Rajasthan Royals’ 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi shattered world records by scoring the fastest-ever IPL century off just 35 balls, becoming the youngest player to hit a T20 hundred. Chasing 210 against Gujarat Titans, Suryavanshi powered RR to victory in just 15.5 overs, breaking their five-match losing streak and keeping their IPL 2025 playoff hopes alive. He also notched the fastest fifty of the season in just 17 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal supported the chase with a brilliant 70 off 40 balls. Earlier, GT's Shubman Gill scored 84 and Jos Buttler smashed a quickfire fifty to set a competitive total of 209/4. (PC: BCCI)

Canadians are heading to the polls in a snap election to decide their next prime minister, just six weeks after Mark Carney replaced Justin Trudeau. The ruling Liberal Party, led by Carney, faces a tough battle against Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party. Amid the election, US President Donald Trump reignited controversy by urging Canada to become the 51st US state through a social media post. Poilievre quickly rebuked Trump, telling him to "stay out of our election," while Carney urged Canadians to remain "united and strong" against political turmoil in the United States. Voter turnout remains high across Canada. (PC: BBC)

In a heartfelt speech in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including 25 tourists. Reading each victim’s name and state, he emphasized nationwide grief and unity. Abdullah praised locals' bravery, recounting stories of rescue efforts by Kashmiris during the tragedy. He stressed that terrorism can only end when people stand with the administration, highlighting widespread spontaneous protests across Kashmir against the attack. The Opposition joined in applauding Abdullah’s response, marking a rare moment of unity. Abdullah urged caution to preserve public trust and honor the spirit of Kashmir's true hospitality. (PC: PTI)

A rare atmospheric phenomenon has triggered a massive power outage across Spain, Portugal, and parts of France and Andorra, plunging cities into darkness. Authorities ruled out a cyberattack, attributing the blackout to unusual temperature variations affecting electricity flows. Traffic lights failed, metros in Lisbon and Porto shut down, and shops closed across Madrid. Spain’s grid operator estimates restoration within 6–10 hours, while Portugal’s REN warned full recovery could take up to a week. The European Commission is coordinating with local authorities to investigate. Citizens have been urged to limit emergency calls and avoid road travel where possible. (PC: Reuters)

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has advised his brother, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, to pursue a diplomatic path to ease the situation. Nawaz urged Shahbaz to refrain from anti-India comments and emphasized that diplomacy could defuse the crisis. The advice comes after several Pakistani leaders made harsh remarks against India. Nawaz, who previously faced challenges during the Kargil conflict, seeks stability in relations with India following the recent escalation. Shahbaz had visited Nawaz in Lahore to discuss the ongoing tensions. (PC: Anandabazar)

A massive power outage on April 28, 2025, affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern France, causing widespread disruptions. Madrid and Barcelona faced mobile network failures, halted metro trains, and suspended flights. The Madrid Open tennis matches were also interrupted. Spain's grid operator Red Eléctrica estimated power restoration could take up to 10 hours. Portugal's government linked the issue to Spain’s electrical grid. Emergency services managed traffic as lights went out, while backup power systems supported essential services like Lisbon Airport. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the outage. (PC: Reuters)

A widespread power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on April 28, 2025, causing severe disruptions. The blackout affected major cities like Madrid and Lisbon, halting metro services, flights, and train operations. Madrid Open tennis matches were suspended due to power loss, and fans were forced to wait as scoreboards and cameras went offline. In Lisbon, public transport came to a halt, and traffic lights failed. While Spain’s Red Electrica works on restoring power, the cause remains under investigation. Thousands of people were stranded as airports and transport systems grappled with the crisis. (PC: Reuters)

A widespread power outage hit Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on April 28, 2025, leaving millions without electricity and causing massive disruptions. Trains, metros, and airports were halted, with significant delays at Madrid’s Barajas Airport. The blackout, which began around 12:30 p.m. local time, also affected communication networks and caused chaos in major cities. The cause of the outage remains unknown, but officials have confirmed power restoration in certain areas. The disruption, rare for the Iberian Peninsula, continues to impact daily life and travel.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a three-day ceasefire in Ukraine, from the morning of 8 May until 11 May, citing "humanitarian considerations." The ceasefire coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations marking the end of World War Two. The Kremlin urged Ukraine to follow suit, warning of a strong response to any violations. Ukraine has yet to issue a response. A similar ceasefire over Easter saw accusations of multiple violations by both sides. The announcement comes as US-mediated peace talks face a critical moment, with Washington warning it may withdraw support if progress is not made soon.

Nine people were killed and several injured when a 30-year-old man drove into a crowd at Vancouver’s Lapu Lapu Festival. The incident occurred Saturday night in the Sunset on Fraser neighbourhood. Police ruled out terrorism and said the suspect, apprehended by bystanders, was known to them. A video showed the man apologizing after the crash. Vancouver’s Filipino community, making up 5.9% of the city's population, was deeply impacted. Mayor Ken Sim and Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed condolences, emphasizing government support as investigations continue. The Lapu Lapu Festival honours an Indigenous Filipino chieftain who resisted Spanish colonization. Canada’s federal election is scheduled for Monday. (PC: Al Jazeera)