In March, with the US sanctions waiver in effect, India has aggressively procured Russian crude, picking up millions of barrels. India has never officially said that it will stop buying Russian crude, and even when levels dropped after sanctions, Russia was still the biggest contributor.
Two species of giant Asian praying mantises, Hierodula tenuidentata and Hierodula patellifera, are rapidly spreading across Europe, posing a threat to native wildlife. Scientists warn they are hunting pollinators and small animals, and even outcompeting native mantis species.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual Conference in Edinburgh concluded without decisions on reducing ODIs to 40 overs or expanding the World Test Championship. Suspensions for USA Cricket and Cricket Canada were maintained, while France Cricket was put on notice and Mauritius Cricket Federation admitted as an Associate Member.
Orlando Bloom shared how his Soka Gakkai Buddhist practice, started at 16, has been instrumental in grounding him throughout his acting career and life challenges, including a severe back injury.
Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott drove 2,000 miles across the US in 1994, with Bezos drafting Amazon's initial 30-page business plan on a laptop in the passenger seat of a borrowed Chevy Blazer. Scott supported his career change from Wall Street and assisted with early business tasks.
Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's, hitting 113 off 158 balls against England. The milestone comes after recovering from a six-month absence due to ACL surgery following the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup.
Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is rumored to be a top trade target for the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks after a deal with the Buffalo Sabres fell through. Both teams see Hellebuyck as a key acquisition to boost their playoff aspirations.
