Spain secured their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina in a final described as tedious, largely due to Argentina's physical and cynical tactics. Despite Argentina's disruptive play and a red card for Enzo Fernández, Spain maintained composure and eventually scored, with Emi Martínez making numerous saves for Argentina.
Jeffrey Epstein's previously unreleased jailhouse notes reveal his attempts to leverage his connection to Donald Trump for leniency, suggesting prosecutors investigate Trump and his associates. The notes, written during his final days before his 2019 suicide, did not appear to offer new information.
Controversial streamer Johnny Somali (Ramsey Khalid Ismael) appeals 6-month prison sentence in South Korea, citing untreated bipolar disorder; prosecutors seek 3-year term due to multiple offenses and lack of victim compensation.
Karnataka High Court denied bail to a 23-year-old engineering student accused of rape, with a judge remarking "law has lost its teeth" and suggesting harsher punishments. The court issued a notice to the state government.
Russia has requested an extraordinary UN Security Council meeting following a Ukrainian drone attack on a student dorm in Starobelsk, Lugansk, which killed four and injured 39. Moscow condemned the act as "inhuman terror" and a war crime, while Ukraine's response was not immediately available.
Australian batter had three glasses of wine before being pulled overWarner expects to be punished but will ask for leniency One of Australia’s greatest batters was both foolish and reckless when he drove after sharing a few glasses of wine with friends on Easter Sunday, his lawyer says.David Warner returned a positive result for alcohol after he stopped short of a roadside test in Sydney’s east on 5 April, police said. Continue reading...
While Roni Cohen-Pavon’s lawyers have asked for time served, US Attorney Jay Clayton was unspecific in the federal government’s recommendation, requesting the judge defer to sentencing guidelines.
Iran has executed two individuals, Yaqoub Karimpour and Nasser Bakarzadeh, on charges of spying for Israel. Karimpour, 41, a follower of the Yarsan religious minority, was arrested in June 2025 and denied access to a lawyer. Bakarzadeh was a Kurdish political prisoner arrested in December 2023. Iran's judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei dismissed international pressure, vowing no leniency in carrying out death sentences. At least 26 prisoners were executed in Iranian prisons in April 2026, including 14 political prisoners and one woman.
Jasprit Bumrah is enduring a difficult IPL 2026 season, taking only 2 wickets in 8 matches. Despite his poor form, Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has backed the star pacer, saying even geniuses are allowed an off phase. Bumrah went wicketless and conceded 54 runs in four overs during MI's six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Ryan Rickelton scored an unbeaten 123 to guide SRH to a comfortable victory.
