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A Glasgow judge found Nicole Blain guilty of killing her infant daughter, Thea June Wilson, in Greenock. Evidence presented at trial showed the child suffered severe head injuries, including three skull fractures, consistent with forceful shaking and collision. Blain attempted to blame another child but her defense was contradicted by medical records and witness testimony.

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant admitted his side fell short despite posting a huge total against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, saying his struggling team now needs “some good luck” to turn things around in IPL 2026.

A mother of three, Emilie Cullum, faced a terrifying 10-day illness initially dismissed as food poisoning. After three months of misdiagnosis, she discovered she has gastroparesis, a rare condition causing her stomach to fail, slowly starving her. With a grim prognosis, her family is seeking urgent treatment to give her more time with her children.

Kolkata and its northern industrial areas saw election day violence as TMC and BJP traded accusations. A TMC leader was critically injured in Bhatpara, with the party blaming BJP aides, a charge the BJP denied, pointing fingers at TMC miscreants. Clashes in Behala led to arrests, with both parties alleging attacks on their workers and supporters.

Oil prices surged Tuesday as Iranian-linked attacks and military clashes heightened fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose 6% to $114.44 a barrel, while WTI settled 4% higher at $106.42. The Fujairah Oil Industry Zone was struck by a drone, with Emirati officials blaming Iran.

The South Indian Artistes Association has slammed the Tamil Film Producers Council's decision to call for a one-day strike. Nadigar Sangam expressed shock, stating there was no official communication regarding revenue-sharing issues and that actors' bodies were unfairly blamed. They urged the TFPC to withdraw the strike and suggested a post-election meeting for constructive dialogue.

Nikola Jokic delivered a blunt assessment after the Nuggets’ first-round playoff exit, admitting the team is “far away” from championship level and stating, “If we were in Serbia, we would all be fired.” Despite strong individual numbers, Denver struggled collectively, especially in defense and efficiency. Jokic defended coach David Adelman and took responsibility alongside his teammates. With an early exit ending a promising season, the Nuggets now face a crucial offseason focused on roster adjustments and rediscovering their championship edge.

New mother Sonam Kapoor shared a powerful message on maternal bonding and breastfeeding, emphasizing babies' innate need for their mothers. She highlighted how modern culture often separates mothers and infants, questioning why a baby's need for its mother is seen as a problem.

Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar has turned personal popularity into political power in Tamil Nadu without building the machinery that usually sustains it. The challenge now is not electoral survival, but institutional creation — constructing a party capable of absorbing pressure without eroding the leader’s carefully preserved image.