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Francis
personPope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, according to the official death certificate released by the Vatican. The pontiff had been hospitalised for weeks battling a complex lung infection which led to early stages of kidney insufficiency. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, he was the first Pope from the Americas.
Vatican
organizationPope Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, the Vatican says. Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said pontiff had fallen into a coma before his death. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936.
Pete Hegseth
personPete Hegseth is accused of sharing sensitive military attack plans in a second unsecured chat group. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., said he wouldn't "tolerate" Heg seth sending classified information in a Signal group chat. White House called the story "total FAKE NEWS based on one anonymous source who clearly has no idea what they are talking about"
JD Vance
personUS Vice President JD Vance arrived in India on Monday for a four-day visit. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of his visit. India is one of several countries seeking trade talks during the 90-day pause on Trump's tariffs.
Florida State University
organizationThe suspect, identified as Phoenix Ikner, is the son of Leon County Sheriff’s deputy Jessica Ikner. All classes and events at the university have been cancelled till Friday. Five other people were being treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where the attacker was also being treated.
Jerome Powell
personDonald Trump said he is ‘not happy’ with US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The Dow tumbled 700 points, or 1.73 percent, as Powell spoke. The S&P 500 fell 2.24 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq plunged 3.07 percent.
Boeing
organizationChina has instructed its domestic airlines to stop accepting new aircraft from Boeing. Beijing has also asked that Chinese carriers halt purchases of aircraft-related equipment and parts from US companies.
Harvard University
organizationThe U.S. General Services Administration and Department of Education froze $2.2 billion in grants to the Ivy League school. The decision comes after the Harvard University president issued a statement saying the school would not follow the administration's demands regarding antisemitism.
Blue Origin
organizationBlue Origin’s NS-31 mission launched into space on Monday morning with an all-female crew. The six-person crew traveled to the edge of space, where they experienced a brief period of weightlessness. Katy Perry brought along a special memento in honor of her 4-year-old daughter.
Katy Perry
personThe group flew aboard Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission, marking a significant milestone in space tourism. The 11-minute suborbital flight lifted off from West Texas and safely returned after reaching the edge of space. This marks the first all-women space crew since Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova's solo flight in 1963.
Rory McIlroy
personRory McIlroy beat Justin Rose in a play-off to win the Masters. The Northern Irishman completed the grand slam at Augusta National. Total prize money for the 2025 edition has been confirmed at $4.2m.
Josh Shapiro
personCody Balmer, 38, faces charges including attempted homicide, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault. Balmer admitted to harboring hatred towards Gov. Josh Shapiro, police say.
Gayle King
personOprah Winfrey was moved to tears as she watched her best friend Gayle King rocket into space. The mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration. Katy Perry could be heard singing as the New Shephard rocket reached space.
Abhishek Sharma
personAbhishek Sharma scores maiden century in Indian Premier League. Scored 141 off just 55 balls, highest-ever score by an Indian batter in IPL. Star batsman thanks mentor Yuvraj Singh and India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.
Delhi Capitals
organizationDelhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets. K.L Rahul scored 93 off 53 balls. Tristan Stubbs scored 38 not out from 23 balls. Delhi Capitals are the only unbeaten team in IPL 2025.
Tahawwur Hussain Rana
personTahawwur Hussain Rana will be kept in a high-security ward in Tihar Jail. He lost his plea in the US Supreme Court against his extradition. Rana allegedly helped co-conspirator David Coleman Headley.
Tahawwur Rana
personTahawwur Rana, 64, is accused of playing a key role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed close to 170 people and injured hundreds. Rana studied in the Pakistan army’s elite Hassan Abdal Cadet School together with David Headley. The Indian government has been seeking his extradition for years.
The Champions League
organizationBarcelona thumped Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in Champions League quarter-final first leg. Robert Lewandowski scored twice and Raphinha recorded a goal and an assist. Inter Milan beat Bayern Munich 2-1 at the Allianz Arena. Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their Champions League.
RBI
organizationNSE Nifty surged 374.25 points, or 1.7%, to close at 22,535.85. BSE Sensex jumped 1,089.18 points, marking its biggest one-day rise since March 18. The repo rate cut is set to affect the house loan interest rates, making them cheaper.
Colossal Biosciences
organizationDallas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences announced the birth of three dire wolf puppies. Romulus and Remus were born in October 2024, while Khaleesi arrived in January 2025. The dire wolf has been extinct for 12,500 years.