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Student parody account becomes flashpoint over Modi government and dissent
An Al Jazeera opinion essay says the Cockroach Janta Party account, started after a chief justice’s remark about young people, was pushed offline in India after drawing millions online
Deadly Kashmir protests expose deeper fight over representation
At least 11 people were killed in Rawalakot before a protest led by the banned JAAC, as anger over reserved legislative seats widened into a broader governance dispute
Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre
Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.
No foul called after Wembanyama pushes Brunson down in Game 3
The first-half sequence at Madison Square Garden added to scrutiny of Victor Wembanyama’s physical play as the Knicks and Spurs met in the NBA Finals
Trump nominates Todd Blanche for attorney general
The acting attorney general and former Trump defense lawyer heads to the Senate amid scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans over his Justice Department tenure
West Ham faces ownership test after Sullivan steps down
David Sullivan denies allegations about his private life, but the football regulator’s request for urgent information has deepened uncertainty around the relegated club
Bitcoin rebound fails to quiet options rush in crypto-linked stocks
Bitcoin has reclaimed $60,000 after a sharp slide, but big options trades in Strategy, Coinbase and IBIT show traders are still positioning for volatility
Trump family was entitled to about $500M in crypto deal as stock sank
World Liberty Financial’s transaction with Alt5 Sigma preceded a 93% slide in the company’s shares and a warning about its ability to stay in business
Bloomberg unharmed after Knicks guard dives into courtside seats
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was checked on after Jose Alvarado chased a loose ball into the stands during Game 3, which San Antonio won 115-111
Trump booed at MSG before Knicks fall to Spurs in Game 3
The president’s high-security visit came as New York hosted its first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999. The Knicks still lead the series 2-1