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Vadodara, India AP  —  At least nine people were killed after a bridge over a river collapsed in India’s western Gujarat state on Wednesday, news agency Press Trust of India reported while quoting police officials. Gujarat’s Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said several vehicles were on the bridge when a portion of it collapsed, sending many into the river. He said at least five people were rescued. The incident occurred in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, which has witnessed heavy rains over the past few days. The bridge was constructed in 1985, Patel said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the accident was ”deeply…

An undated photo of a signage at Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings’ headquarters in the Southeast Asian city-state.Bryan van der Beek | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSingapore state investment company Temasek Holdings’ net portfolio value soared to a record high of 434 billion Singapore dollars ($324 billion) for its financial year ended March.That’s up SG$45 billion from a year ago, a more than 11% gain year on year. The firm attributed the increase largely to the strong performance of its listed Singapore-based companies, as well direct investments in China, the United States and India.Temasek is a major shareholder in Singapore companies…

Across the UK and around the world, the tide has turned. From musicians chanting at Glastonbury, to students occupying campuses, to doctors’ unions passing motions of solidarity, public opinion has shifted. People are demanding an end to active participation in genocide and ethnic cleansing. The votes two weeks ago at the British Medical Association’s annual representative meeting – the largest gathering of doctors in the UK – are a powerful symbol of that shift. I am a senior National Health Service (NHS) anaesthetist. I work in operating theatres, where the stakes are high and the duty clear: do no harm,…

London CNN  —  Organizers of this year’s Wimbledon have said a ball boy caused the latest error with the electronic system that has replaced the traditional line umpires at this year’s tournament. The incident occurred in Tuesday’s quarterfinal between American Taylor Fritz and Russian Karen Khachanov. With Fritz serving in the fourth set, the system called “fault” mid-point, forcing umpire Louise Azemar-Engzell to intervene. After making a phone call, Azemar-Engzell asked for the point to be replayed “due to a malfunction.” In a statement to CNN Sports on Wednesday, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) said the…

U.S. President Donald Trump walks as workers react at U.S. Steel Corporation–Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, U.S., May 30, 2025. Leah Millis | ReutersAs President Donald Trump’s tariffs against more than a dozen countries spark fresh concerns about looming country-specific trade measures, often overlooked are the levies on specific products and commodities that are already in place or could soon be coming.These so-called Section 232 tariffs — already announced on cars, steel and aluminum, and floated for copper and other items — further constrain businesses and U.S. trading partners trying to navigate a constantly evolving trade environment.Trump said Tuesday that he would…

UEFA has confirmed the new seeding regulations for the Champions League knockout rounds — controversially not giving home advantage purely based upon League Phase placing.It was revealed in May that the rules would be altered from this season, with the venue of the second leg based upon merit rather than a random draw.It was expected that UEFA would determine the team which plays at home in the return leg of the quarterfinals and semifinals based upon the final League Phase positions of the teams involved in the tie.For instance, a team in 3rd would be at home to 15th for…

Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres has said the style of play under his former coach Ruben Amorim “suited me perfectly.”Gyökeres, who is one of Arsenal’s top targets this transfer window, thrived under Amorim’s system at Sporting. The Portugese coach left Sporting in November to join Manchester United.”The style of play we had under him suited me perfectly,” Gyökeres told France Football. Amorim led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in the 2023-24 campaign, with Gyökeres scoring a league-high 29 goals in his maiden season with the Portuguese outfit.The former Coventry City striker also finished as Liga Portugal’s…

CNN  —  The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join. Liberia said its president was one of five African heads of state invited by US President Donald Trump to attend a “high-level summit” in Washington, DC, that intends “to deepen diplomatic ties, advance shared economic goals, and enhance security cooperation” between Washington and “select African nations.” Other invitees revealed by the Liberian presidency include the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal. However, none of Africa’s big players, such as its…

CNN  —  Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was driving and likely speeding when his car crashed in Spain on Thursday, killing him and his younger brother, according to a preliminary police investigation. Jota and his brother, André Silva, died after their car – reported by Spanish media to be a Lamborghini – came off the road following a burst tire and subsequently went up in flames in the early hours of Thursday morning. A spokesperson for Spain’s Guardia Civil told CNN Sports that their preliminary investigation indicates Jota was behind the wheel in the fatal crash and that speeding was likely…

Pictured here is construction on the One Sunac Opus high-end apartment complex in Beijing on Oct. 17, 2024.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThis report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. Each week, we’ll explore the biggest business stories in China, give a lowdown on market moves and help you set up for the week ahead. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.The big storyFalling real estate prices are the elephant in the room when it comes to China’s economy.From June 2023 to June 2025,…