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Lahore Qalandars kept their Pakistan Super League 11 campaign alive with a hard-fought victory over Peshawar Zalmi, knocking Karachi Kings out of contention in the defending champions' push for playoff qualification.

Barcelona maintained their La Liga title defense with a victory over Getafe, while Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain the Premier League lead over Manchester City, setting up a tight race for the season's conclusion.

Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approved a $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, reshaping the media and entertainment landscape, though the deal still requires government approval and faces a potential lawsuit.

The 'Oscars of science' Breakthrough Prize ceremony celebrated major scientific achievements including breakthroughs in understanding muons, massive waves, and restored sight through gene therapy research.

New gene therapy treatment approved by the FDA enables children with rare forms of deafness to hear, marking the first FDA-approved treatment of its kind with parents reporting transformative results.

Doug Allan, renowned polar cameraman for David Attenborough's films known for capturing candid scenes of penguins and polar bears in extreme conditions, died at age 74.

The 'Icefall doctors' of Mount Everest are crucial to mountaineering operations, managing safety on the mountain as glacial ice has sealed the gateway to the summit, keeping hundreds of climbers from reaching the top.

A US millionaire big-game hunter, Ernie Dosio, 75, died after being crushed by elephants while hunting an antelope species in Africa, highlighting the dangers of trophy hunting.

Japan's nursing homes are recruiting young athletes including bodybuilders, wrestlers, and MMA fighters to address staff shortages, fundamentally reshaping the country's approach to elder care.