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Today’s stories
- USS Canberra makes port call in ColomboWest Indies defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first T20I, with Shai Hope's 65 not out leading the chase of 148.
- Complete the Proposed Education Reform Policy Framework Within One Month – PresidentPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake directed officials to complete the Education Reform Policy Framework within one month, emphasizing integration with the existing system and learning from past reforms.
- Committee appointed for restructuring SriLankan AirlinesSri Lankan businesses face climate risks and need urgent adaptation investments, according to experts who warned of economic losses from climate-related disasters.
- Kane Williamson retires from international cricketWest Indies defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the first T20I, with Shai Hope's 65 not out and Jason Holder's bowling performance leading the way.
- Jailed South Korea ex-president gets 30 more years for sending drones into NorthA Sherpa guide, Hillary Dawa, survived six days alone on Mount Everest after being left behind during a descent, raising questions about the safety practices of the expedition company Himalayan Traverse Adventure (HTA).
- Holder, Joseph set up victory as West Indies go 1-0 up against Sri LankaWest Indies secured a seven-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the first T20I, chasing 148 with a final-over win. Shai Hope's 65 and Jason Holder's 3 for 18 were key contributions.
- El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists sayThe article details the life of Francis Gary Powers, a U-2 pilot who was shot down over the Soviet Union in 1960, leading to a diplomatic incident during the Cold War.
- South Korea beat Czech Republic 2-1 in World Cup openerSouth Korea defeated Czech Republic 2-1 in their World Cup opener, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute.
- Police investigate ‘8647’ written in grass on US national mallA Sherpa guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, was found alive six days after being presumed dead on Mount Everest, raising questions about the safety practices of the expedition company Himalayan Traverse Adventure (HTA).
- Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after more than three years in comaEl Niño has officially begun in the tropical Pacific, with scientists warning it could be one of the strongest on record, potentially leading to extreme weather, food supply issues, and record-high temperatures in 2027. The event is occurring on top of human-caused global warming, increasing the risk of unprecedented heat.
- Trump says he has ‘cancelled’ strikes against Iran and talks up possible agreementTrump claims he canceled strikes against Iran and mentioned negotiations with Tehran reached the highest level of Iranian leadership, but Iran states a deal is not yet finalized.
- Trump says he has ‘cancelled’ strikes against Iran and talks up possible agreementTrump claims he canceled strikes against Iran and mentions negotiations with Tehran have reached the highest level of Iranian leadership with all parties approving discussions and final points.
- Taskin, Mustafizur set up famous series win for BangladeshBangladesh won the second ODI against Australia by five wickets in Dhaka, securing their first ODI series victory. Australia was restricted to 187 for 8 after Bangladesh took early wickets, and Bangladesh chased a rain-adjusted target of 192.
- Landslide Early Warnings issued to the districts of Kalutara, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and RatnapuraBangladesh won the second ODI against Australia by five wickets in Dhaka, chasing a rain-adjusted target of 192 after restricting Australia to 187 for 8 in 42 overs.
- Showers expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districtsShowers or thundershowers are expected in several Sri Lankan provinces and districts, with heavy rainfall and strong winds forecasted, prompting public precautions.