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Uzbek chess grandmaster Javokhir Sindarov commented in an interview with Chess24 on his game in the ninth round of the Candidates Tournament in Canada against German grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum, where he missed a winning variation. According to Sindarov, his decision was influenced by the tournament standings and a desire to play more reliably. He noted that at the start of the tournament, he could have shown more courage.

Jasveen Sangha, known as the 'Ketamine Queen', has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in supplying illegal drugs that contributed to the death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha, 42, appeared in court on Wednesday, expressing regret for her actions and stating, "I take full responsibility for my actions. These were horrible choices that ultimately proved tragic."

Prosecutors in Florida are planning to issue a subpoena to obtain copies of all prescription medication records for legendary golfer Tiger Woods from Lewis Pharmacy in Palm Beach, Florida, from the start of the year through the end of last month, a week after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a vehicle crash. According to documents in an online court docket, prosecutors in Martin County want details including the times prescriptions were filled, the number of pills, dosage amounts, and any instructions such as warnings about driving while taking the medication.

▪️ US Vice President JD Vance, departing from Hungary, warned Iran that it would be "dumb" to jeopardize a two-week ceasefire with Washington over Israel's attacks in Lebanon. Vance emphasized that the truce agreement does not include Lebanon, stating, "If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart – in a conflict where they were getting hammered – over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that's ultimately their choice."

United States President Donald Trump has purportedly announced immediate 50% tariffs on all goods imported from countries supplying military weapons to Iran. This threat was made via social media just hours after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with Tehran, though Trump did not specify which legal authority he would invoke to impose such tariffs.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a commanding 2-0 victory against Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie. The match, held in Paris, saw the home side take a significant step in their title defence, showcasing superiority on the pitch with a performance that left Liverpool struggling to respond.

United States President Donald Trump is allegedly considering withdrawing from NATO, the transatlantic alliance that has been a central pillar of Western security for decades. At a news briefing on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt framed the US and Israeli war against Iran as a “test” that the alliance had failed. Despite Trump’s pressure, NATO allies had declined to contribute military forces to the war, outside of defensive manoeuvres.

Beirut, Lebanon – Em Walid was in the clothing shop she owns in central Beirut when the sound of explosions rang out. She said the blasts were so intense that even street cats outside started running. This marked Israel's heaviest and deadliest air attacks on Lebanon in years.

Goals from Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth earned Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory over Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. The Catalan side had been dominating at Camp Nou before 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off for a foul from behind on Atletico forward Giuliano Simeone.

NASA has released a new historic photograph depicting Earth slipping below the lunar horizon, more than 57 years after the iconic "Earthrise" image was captured by Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders in December 1968. This "Earthset" photo was consciously echoed by the Artemis II crew members from their Orion capsule during a record-setting flyby of the moon.

The White House has stated that the United States continues to reject any uranium enrichment inside Iran, with President Donald Trump allegedly refusing to agree to a “wish list” submitted by Tehran. Trump’s spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, suggested on Wednesday that the 10-point proposal put forward by Iran as the basis for a ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran differs from the plan published by the government in Tehran, casting doubt on the sincerity of the Iranian regime's overtures.

US Vice President JD Vance, during a visit to Budapest, echoed Hungarian government accusations that Ukraine is attempting to influence the upcoming parliamentary elections. Vance labeled Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal's comments about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán as "scandalous" and condemned them as unacceptable in international diplomacy, while also criticizing what he described as double standards in Western media coverage.