Michael Schumacher, the seven-time F1 champion, "can no longer communicate verbally" and remains fully dependent on caregivers, according to German journalist Felix Gorner. Schumacher, 56, suffered severe brain injuries in a 2013 skiing accident and has been under private care ever since. His family has strictly protected his privacy, allowing only around 20 people access to him. Gorner’s update follows past claims that Schumacher communicates through eye movements. His son, Mick Schumacher, acknowledged in 2021 that their relationship would have been different if his father were healthy. The family continues to shield Schumacher’s condition from the public. (PC: AFP) 

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-hee passed away at 63 due to cardiac arrest on Tuesday. Han, who led Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile division, had chaired the company’s shareholder meeting last week. He joined Samsung nearly 40 years ago and became CEO in 2022. His death comes as the company struggles with falling share prices and competition in AI-driven semiconductors. Samsung, which lost its smartphone market lead to Apple, has yet to name Han’s successor. A company spokesperson confirmed he was scheduled to attend a product launch on Wednesday. (PC: boomerang)

At least six people are feared dead and nine others injured after a tourist submarine sank near Hurghada, Egypt, early Thursday. According to local sources, 29 people were rescued, while the injured—four in critical condition—were taken to nearby hospitals. The submarine was carrying around 40 tourists when the incident occurred. Authorities are investigating the cause of the sinking, while rescue operations continue. The Red Sea region is a popular tourist destination, known for its diving and underwater excursions. More details are expected as officials work to determine the circumstances behind the tragic accident. (PC: BBC News)  

Anna Prokofieva, a 35-year-old journalist with Russia’s state-run Channel One, was killed in a landmine explosion in Russia’s Belgorod region near the Ukraine border. Cameraman Dmitry Volkov was seriously injured. Channel One stated they ran over a landmine planted by Ukrainian forces. Prokofieva had been covering the Ukraine war since 2023, often posting pro-Kremlin content. Her last Telegram post depicted her in military fatigues near the border. Russia’s Belgorod region has seen frequent attacks, with nearly 20 journalists killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. (PC: X/@russembkenya)

A video of an elephant named "Play Daow Mongkol" showcasing its cooking skills in Thailand has gone viral, leaving the internet amazed. The clip, originally shared by Thenationthailand on X, shows the elephant using its trunk to stir ingredients in a pan and pound a mortar while its keeper cheers. Social media users praised the elephant’s intelligence, with some joking it could be the next "top chef." The video has garnered over 1 lakh likes and thousands of comments, with netizens expressing admiration and curiosity about its training methods. (PC: @thenationthailand/Instagram)

Ukraine has ruled out peace with Russia until thousands of abducted Ukrainian children are returned, presidential adviser Daria Zarivna told The Times. Following U.S.-brokered talks in Saudi Arabia, Zarivna stressed, “The return of all forcibly transferred Ukrainian children is non-negotiable.” Kyiv insists the issue is central to any peace deal, alongside the release of prisoners and deported civilians. Moscow claims to have relocated 700,000 Ukrainian children since 2022, a figure Ukraine disputes. A joint U.S.-Ukraine statement reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to securing the children’s return and prisoner exchanges as part of the diplomatic process. (PC: EPA)

A naked woman, identified as Samantha Palma, caused chaos at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on March 14, biting and stabbing people with a pencil in a “manic episode.” She reportedly stabbed a restaurant manager in the head and face before biting his forearm. The erratic incident, caught on video, showed Palma breaking a TV and shouting at passengers. Police later found her hiding behind an emergency door, covered in blood. Palma admitted missing her medication and claimed she was traveling with her 8-year-old daughter. Authorities have taken her into custody. (PC: news18)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will continue as India's Test captain for the upcoming England tour. India, aiming for their first series victory in England since 2007, will play five Tests starting June 20 in Headingley. Despite poor form, Rohit retains his role, while selectors will monitor Jasprit Bumrah’s recovery. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar is set to reveal hints about the squad during IPL 2025's final week, with India A playing tour games to prepare key players. The official squad announcement is expected before IPL knockouts. (PC: BCCI)

South Korea is battling its worst wildfires, killing at least 26 people and displacing tens of thousands since March 21. Strong winds and dry conditions fueled the blazes, which started in the southeast. A 1,300-year-old temple in Uiseong was destroyed, and other cultural sites remain at risk. Most victims were elderly residents trapped by fast-moving flames. Authorities suspect human activity started multiple fires. Helicopters face difficulties due to strong winds, with one crashing during firefighting efforts. Officials warn this disaster highlights the increasing impact of climate change on extreme weather events. (Getty Images)

NASA has credited former President Donald Trump’s intervention for the successful rescue of astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, who were stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to technical failures in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Originally planned as a short mission, their stay extended to nine months. The White House stated that Trump personally directed NASA and SpaceX to expedite a rescue mission. NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens emphasized that without Trump’s direct involvement, the safe return of the astronauts would not have been possible, calling it a significant moment in U.S. space history. (PC: Hindustan Times)