<p>Thirteen inmates escaped from a prison in Pakistan's Balochistan, a province that saw decades of insurgency for separatism. At least one prisoner is reported to have died in a subsequent police shooting, according to CNN.</p>

<p>The prison break has been described as dramatic and tragic.</p>

<h2><strong>Pakistan prison break: How did it happen?</strong></h2>

<p>According to Muhammad Naeem Achakzai, the district officer cited by the CNN, the incident unfolded when 17 prisoners, who had been taken out of their cells for morning prayers at Chaman district jail, turned against their guards.</p>

<p>They reportedly overpowered two officers on duty. The prisoners then seized their&nbsp;firearms, leading to violent confrontation.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Haiti: Deadliest prison break in decades</strong></p>

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<p>"The prisoners launched an attack, injuring three officers," Achakzai was quoted as saying by the CNN.</p>

<p>In response, the police opened fire, resulting in the death of one inmate and injuring two others. One prisoner later surrendered, while 13 managed to escape.</p>

<h2>Who were the prisoners?</h2>

<p>Achakzai further told CNN&nbsp;that all the prisoners were awaiting trial for various alleged offenses, including murder, robbery, and drug possession.</p>

<p>The prison is situated on Taj Road, a bustling area in Chaman district, just three kilometres away from the Afghan border.</p>

<h2><strong>Prisoners suspected to have fled to Afghanistan</strong></h2>

<p>Given the proximity to Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, reports said that there is a possibility that the escaped prisoners may have fled to the neighouring country.</p>

<p>Consequently, officers are conducting patrols in the border areas.</p>

<p>Typically, the prison has around 25 officers on duty; however, during the week of the incident, there was a reduced police presence due to Eid al-Adha, one of the significant festivals in the Islamic calendar.</p>

<p>Following the escape, Chaman police have suspended 10 officials, including three police officers who were stationed at the jail, Achakzai confirmed to CNN.</p>

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Thirteen inmates escaped from a prison in Pakistan's Balochistan, a province that saw decades of insurgency for separatism. At least one prisoner is reported to have died in a subsequent police shooting, according to CNN.

Thirteen inmates escaped from a prison in Pakistan's Balochistan, a province that saw decades of insurgency for separatism. At least one prisoner is reported to have died in a subsequent police shooting, according to CNN. The prison break has been described as dramatic and tragic. Pakistan prison break: How did it happen? According to Muhammad Naeem Achakzai, the district officer cited by the CNN, the incident unfolded when 17 prisoners, who had been taken out of their cells for morning prayers at Chaman district jail, turned against their guards. They reportedly overpowered two officers on duty. The prisoners then seized their firearms, leading to violent confrontation. Also watch | Haiti: Deadliest prison break in decades × "The prisoners launched an attack, injuring three officers," Achakzai was quoted as saying by the CNN. In response, the police opened fire, resulting in the death of one inmate and injuring two others. One prisoner later surrendered, while 13 managed to escape. Who were the prisoners? Achakzai further told CNN that all the prisoners were awaiting trial for various alleged offenses, including murder, robbery, and drug possession. The prison is situated on Taj Road, a bustling area in Chaman district, just three kilometres away from the Afghan border. Prisoners suspected to have fled to Afghanistan Given the proximity to Pakistan's border with Afghanistan, reports said that there is a possibility that the escaped prisoners may have fled to the neighouring country. Consequently, officers are conducting patrols in the border areas. Typically, the prison has around 25 officers on duty; however, during the week of the incident, there was a reduced police presence due to Eid al-Adha, one of the significant festivals in the Islamic calendar. Following the escape, Chaman police have suspended 10 officials, including three police officers who were stationed at the jail, Achakzai confirmed to CNN. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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7 Books You Must Read For Career Growth 

1. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, By David Allen 

Productivity consultant David Allen has a simple mantra in this landmark book: Document all your thoughts, process them and organise them into doable pockets. You become better at prioritising tasks and efficient at work. 

2. When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead: Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man 

Jerry Weintraub, with his rags to riches story, captivates readers with valuable lessons in deal-making, networking and achieving success. 

3. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success 

Carol Dweck makes readers understand the difference between fixed and growth mindsets. 

4. David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants 

People often hold themselves back from doing things that matter to them. Malcolm Gladwell exemplifies from history how small beat big in a bigger world. 

5. The Slight Edge: Turning Simple Disciplines Into Massive Success and Happiness 

Jeff Olsen speaks about how simple activities and decisions made over time propel a person towards success. 



6. Power Play: Elon Musk, Tesla And The Bet Of The Century 

Tom Higgins takes his readers through an incredible story of Elon Musk' power, recklessness, struggle, and triumph. A look on how a team of eccentrics and innovators beats the odds. 

A book about adulthood, Middlemarch sheds light on the human psyche, and that what we are as human beings defines what we become as professionals. 

Career growth is on everyone's minds. These are some of the must reads you must have in your bookshelf to up your career game

<p>For decades since the end of Adolf Hitler's Nazi tyranny, an image of three Jewish girls fleeing the Holocaust became an iconic image, second to perhaps that of teenage diarist Anne Frank.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The image shows three girls at London's Liverpool Street Station who had arrived there as part of Kindertransport, the mass evacuation of Jewish children from Nazi Germany in 1939.</p>

<p>The image appeared in publications, museums and exhibitions. But nobody knew who they were or whether the trio survived the systemic persecution of Jewish people during the second world war.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust</strong></p>

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<p>But it has emerged the three girls survived the holocaust.</p>

<p>The three girls have been identified as&nbsp;Inge, Ruth and Hanna Cohn. While Inge and Ruth were siblings, Cohn was aboard the same train as them with her twin brother Hans from Halle in Germany.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inge and Ruth's mother had stayed behind in Breslau, Germany and was murdered at Auschwitz.<br />
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<h2><strong>How was the 'three little girls' Holocaust mystery solved?</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report in the BBC, Inge came across their picture in 'Never Again', a book by historian Martin Gilbert.</p>

<p>"That was a big surprise," Inge was quoted as saying by the BBC.</p>

<p>"He just put in the book 'Three little girls', so I wrote to him and said we are very much alive. People say I look like Shirley Temple. Why am I smiling?</p>

<p>"Look at Ruth, she was very affected."</p>

<p>Ruth and the other girl in the picture with a doll, Hanna, died in 2015 and 2018, respectively. From the 'three little girls', only Inge survives till the time of filing this report.</p>

<p>In April 2023, Inge met with Hanna's daughters at a museum in London where the photograph has been on display&nbsp;for decades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Inge is now aged 89 and lives in south London. She waited more than 80 years to learn the name of the girl who shared her doll with her.</p>

<p>She now knows much more about the photograph that has followed her around.</p>

<p>"This photograph has been a long way," she told the BBC, adding: "It just seems to attract people."</p>

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For decades since the end of Adolf Hitler's Nazi tyranny, an image of three Jewish girls fleeing the Holocaust became an iconic image, second to perhaps that of teenage diarist Anne Frank.

For decades since the end of Adolf Hitler's Nazi tyranny, an image of three Jewish girls fleeing the Holocaust became an iconic image, second to perhaps that of teenage diarist Anne Frank. The image shows three girls at London's Liverpool Street Station who had arrived there as part of Kindertransport, the mass evacuation of Jewish children from Nazi Germany in 1939. The image appeared in publications, museums and exhibitions. But nobody knew who they were or whether the trio survived the systemic persecution of Jewish people during the second world war. Also watch | Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust × But it has emerged the three girls survived the holocaust. The three girls have been identified as Inge, Ruth and Hanna Cohn. While Inge and Ruth were siblings, Cohn was aboard the same train as them with her twin brother Hans from Halle in Germany. Inge and Ruth's mother had stayed behind in Breslau, Germany and was murdered at Auschwitz. How was the 'three little girls' Holocaust mystery solved? According to a report in the BBC, Inge came across their picture in 'Never Again', a book by historian Martin Gilbert. "That was a big surprise," Inge was quoted as saying by the BBC. "He just put in the book 'Three little girls', so I wrote to him and said we are very much alive. People say I look like Shirley Temple. Why am I smiling? "Look at Ruth, she was very affected." Ruth and the other girl in the picture with a doll, Hanna, died in 2015 and 2018, respectively. From the 'three little girls', only Inge survives till the time of filing this report. In April 2023, Inge met with Hanna's daughters at a museum in London where the photograph has been on display for decades. Inge is now aged 89 and lives in south London. She waited more than 80 years to learn the name of the girl who shared her doll with her. She now knows much more about the photograph that has followed her around. "This photograph has been a long way," she told the BBC, adding: "It just seems to attract people." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A Pakistani woman travelled to neighbouring India along with her four children to meet the man she interacted with during an online game. The uniquely intriguing incident happened after a woman identified as Pakistan-based Seema Ghulam Haider met Sachin while playing PUBG — the latter a person from Greater Noida near New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The duo met while playing the famous online game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG). Gradually, as their interactions proceeded, they reportedly&nbsp;fell in love.</p>

<h2><strong>How did Seema Ghulam Haider enter India?</strong></h2>

<p>Seema reportedly entered India through Nepal along with her four children. She was living in the country illegally with Sachin, a legal Indian citizen.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/trending/7-times-when-pubg-players-killed-in-real-life-1688147758963">7 Times When PUBG Players Killed in Real Life</a></strong><br />
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Seema and Sachin were living together in a rented apartment in Greater Noida, a suburb near New Delhi.</p>

<h2><strong>How was Seema and Sachin's 'love story' disclosed?</strong></h2>

<p>According to a report in India Today, local police received information that a Pakistani woman was living in Greater Noida illegally. When Sachin came to know that the authorities may know of Seema's presence at their residence, he fled with her and her four children.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sachin and Seema have been arrested by the police.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the landlord of the house where the purported couple was living said that it did not appear that the woman was Pakistani.</p>

<p>"It did not seem like the woman was from Pakistan. She wore salwar suit and sarees," the landlord is reported to have told the police, according to India Today.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Dispatch: 'Winner's Dinner' PUBG cafe opens in Jammu &amp; Kashmir</strong></p>

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<p>PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile is the smartphone adaptation of the popular battle royale game, PUBG: Battlegrounds, developed by PUBG Studios and LightSpeed &amp; Quantum Studio, and published by Tencent Games worldwide.</p>

<p>Krafton and VNG Games publish it in India, Korea and Vietnam respectively.</p>

<p>PUBG was banned in India in 2020 due to concerns related to data security raised by the country's government. Soon, a change in management led to the release of Battle Grounds Mobile India (BGMI).</p>

<p>The said alteration came in response to the government's concerns and to ensure compliance with India’s rules and regulations.</p>

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A Pakistani woman travelled to neighbouring India along with her four children to meet the man she interacted with during an online game. The uniquely intriguing incident happened after a woman identified as Pakistan-based Seema Ghulam Haider met Sachin while playing PUBG — the latter a person from Greater Noida near New Delhi. The duo met while playing the famous online game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG). Gradually, as their interactions proceeded, they reportedly fell in love. How did Seema Ghulam Haider enter India? Seema reportedly entered India through Nepal along with her four children. She was living in the country illegally with Sachin, a legal Indian citizen. Also read | 7 Times When PUBG Players Killed in Real Life Seema and Sachin were living together in a rented apartment in Greater Noida, a suburb near New Delhi. How was Seema and Sachin's 'love story' disclosed? According to a report in India Today, local police received information that a Pakistani woman was living in Greater Noida illegally. When Sachin came to know that the authorities may know of Seema's presence at their residence, he fled with her and her four children. Sachin and Seema have been arrested by the police. Meanwhile, the landlord of the house where the purported couple was living said that it did not appear that the woman was Pakistani. "It did not seem like the woman was from Pakistan. She wore salwar suit and sarees," the landlord is reported to have told the police, according to India Today. Also watch | WION Dispatch: 'Winner's Dinner' PUBG cafe opens in Jammu & Kashmir × PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile is the smartphone adaptation of the popular battle royale game, PUBG: Battlegrounds, developed by PUBG Studios and LightSpeed & Quantum Studio, and published by Tencent Games worldwide. Krafton and VNG Games publish it in India, Korea and Vietnam respectively. PUBG was banned in India in 2020 due to concerns related to data security raised by the country's government. Soon, a change in management led to the release of Battle Grounds Mobile India (BGMI). The said alteration came in response to the government's concerns and to ensure compliance with India’s rules and regulations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India's foreign minister Dr S&nbsp;Jaishankar in New Delhi said that Russia's enhanced volume&nbsp;of trade with Asian economies is because of the Ukraine conflict as the Western countries began closing their trade routes to Russia after that. Jaishankar also informed reporters in a separate comment that New Delhi has requested partner countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia not to give space to the Khalistani separatists.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Flagged Khalistani extremism to partner countries: Jaishankar</strong></p>

<p>Earlier in the day, reports emerged that said Khalistani terrorists have issued posters with names of Indian diplomats in Canada ahead of a propaganda rally.</p>

<p>Reacting to the same, Jaishankar said, "We have requested our partner countries, like Canada, UK, Australia, US that they should not give space to these Khalistanis."</p>

<p>"These radical extremist ideologies aren't good for us, them, or our ties. Will raise the issue of these posters," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The aforementioned posters have caused concerns for the Indian government and it has threatened the ambassador and consulate general in Toronto.</p>

<p>Earlier last&nbsp;month, a tableau parade was organised in Brampton that celebrated the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister&nbsp;Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards.</p>

<p>Last month&nbsp;while speaking at a town hall meeting at New Delhi's India International Centre, Jaishankar&nbsp;said that Canada appears&nbsp;to be driven by "vote-bank politics" and this has also impacted the ties between the two countries lately.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Khalistan separatist group members deported from Philippines</strong></p>

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<p>Speaking to the reporters, Jaishankar said, "How Canada has dealt with the Khalistani issue is a longstanding issue for us, because very frankly, they seem to be driven by vote bank politics. Their responses have been constrained by what they regard as vote bank compulsions. We made it very clear that if there are activities which are permitted from Canada that impinge on our sovereignty, territorial integrity and our security, then we will have to respond."</p>

<p>"It is something which is a continuing conversation with Canada, not always satisfactory, but something on which we have been very clear. And over the last few years, you can see that this has impacted our ties in many ways," he added.</p>

<h2><b>Russia's enhanced ties with Asian economies amid Ukraine conflict</b></h2>

<p>Jaishankar said that Russia's trade routes with many Western nations were closed&nbsp;following the war in Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Russia's main economic partner was the Western countries, after the Ukraine conflict that way was closed. Russia is turning towards Asia," Jaishankar said.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, Jaishankar reflected on enhanced volumes of trade between Russia and India in the months after the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine.</p>

<p>"Our trade before the Ukraine conflict [with Russia] was around 12-14 billion dollars, our trade last year was 40 billion dollars," he added.</p>

<p>"The Asian economy is becoming [Russia's] partner. I think we should not be worried about what they are doing with other countries, we should keep our own relationship with Russia going. The interest of the Indian people best served."</p>

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India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar in New Delhi said that Russia's enhanced volume of trade with Asian economies is because of the Ukraine conflict as the Western countries began closing their trade routes to Russia after that.

India's foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar in New Delhi said that Russia's enhanced volume of trade with Asian economies is because of the Ukraine conflict as the Western countries began closing their trade routes to Russia after that. Jaishankar also informed reporters in a separate comment that New Delhi has requested partner countries like Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia not to give space to the Khalistani separatists. Flagged Khalistani extremism to partner countries: Jaishankar Earlier in the day, reports emerged that said Khalistani terrorists have issued posters with names of Indian diplomats in Canada ahead of a propaganda rally. Reacting to the same, Jaishankar said, "We have requested our partner countries, like Canada, UK, Australia, US that they should not give space to these Khalistanis." "These radical extremist ideologies aren't good for us, them, or our ties. Will raise the issue of these posters," he added. Also read | Khalistani terrorist Avtar Singh Khanda, handler of Amritpal Singh, dies in London The aforementioned posters have caused concerns for the Indian government and it has threatened the ambassador and consulate general in Toronto. Earlier last month, a tableau parade was organised in Brampton that celebrated the assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by her bodyguards. Last month while speaking at a town hall meeting at New Delhi's India International Centre, Jaishankar said that Canada appears to be driven by "vote-bank politics" and this has also impacted the ties between the two countries lately. Also watch | Khalistan separatist group members deported from Philippines × Speaking to the reporters, Jaishankar said, "How Canada has dealt with the Khalistani issue is a longstanding issue for us, because very frankly, they seem to be driven by vote bank politics. Their responses have been constrained by what they regard as vote bank compulsions. We made it very clear that if there are activities which are permitted from Canada that impinge on our sovereignty, territorial integrity and our security, then we will have to respond." "It is something which is a continuing conversation with Canada, not always satisfactory, but something on which we have been very clear. And over the last few years, you can see that this has impacted our ties in many ways," he added. Russia's enhanced ties with Asian economies amid Ukraine conflict Jaishankar said that Russia's trade routes with many Western nations were closed following the war in Ukraine. "Russia's main economic partner was the Western countries, after the Ukraine conflict that way was closed. Russia is turning towards Asia," Jaishankar said. Russia is turning towards Asia..our trade last year with Russia was $40 Bn, says EAM Jaishankar; Emphasises on India's own relationship with Russia pic.twitter.com/bMYsISJ6S2 — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) July 3, 2023 × Furthermore, Jaishankar reflected on enhanced volumes of trade between Russia and India in the months after the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine. "Our trade before the Ukraine conflict [with Russia] was around 12-14 billion dollars, our trade last year was 40 billion dollars," he added. "The Asian economy is becoming [Russia's] partner. I think we should not be worried about what they are doing with other countries, we should keep our own relationship with Russia going. The interest of the Indian people best served." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>Two pilots of an Atlanta-based airline said they visited 48 US states in less than 48 hours in what could be a world record.</p>

<p>Captains Barry Behnfeldt and Aaron Wilson of Delta Air Line completed their goal of stopping in all 48 states in 44 hours and seven minutes, according to a statement released by the carrier. The duo is also a pair of US military veterans.</p>

<p>With the world record attempt, the duo has reportedly sought to raise funds for the Veteran’s Airlift Command, an organisation that provides free, private air travel for combat-injured US military veterans.</p>

<p>Behnfeldt and Wilson have raised over $30,000 for the VAC, CNN reported.</p>

<p>The pilots initially planned for a trip of 43 hours and 31 minutes while leaving room for setbacks, according to their website.</p>

<p>“We were talking one day on one of our legs, and he talked about this pilot that he had flown with that attempted to set this Guinness World Record in landing in 48 states,” Behnfeldt was quoted as saying by CNN. “It sparked an interest.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Yoga session led by PM Modi creates Guinness World Record</strong></p>

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<p>From there, Behnfeldt said he reached out to Wilson for a world record attempt.</p>

<p>“He had all the logistics and everything figured out,” Wilson said in an official statement.</p>

<p>“Flying across the country in a small airplane is something I’ve always wanted to do, so I was immediately sold on the idea,” Wilson said in the release. “I didn’t have any hesitation about saying yes.”</p>

<h2><strong>So, what about the Guinness World Record?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>“Honestly, we won’t officially know for a couple of months,” Behnfeldt said in an official release.</p>

<p>“But what I do know is that we knocked our goals of promoting aviation, inspiring future pilots and supporting the VAC out of the park. The record may have started the mission, but it ended up taking a back seat to everything else that happened.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Is there any earlier record as such?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes, there has been one in recent months. According to a report in Chicago Tribune, two other pilots have sought to set a world record in May for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous US states by touching down in each in about 38 hours.&nbsp;</p>

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Two pilots of an Atlanta-based airline said they visited 48 US states in less than 48 hours in what could be a world record. Captains Barry Behnfeldt and Aaron Wilson of Delta Air Line completed their goal of stopping in all 48 states in 44 hours and seven minutes, according to a statement released by the carrier.

Two pilots of an Atlanta-based airline said they visited 48 US states in less than 48 hours in what could be a world record. Captains Barry Behnfeldt and Aaron Wilson of Delta Air Line completed their goal of stopping in all 48 states in 44 hours and seven minutes, according to a statement released by the carrier. The duo is also a pair of US military veterans. With the world record attempt, the duo has reportedly sought to raise funds for the Veteran’s Airlift Command, an organisation that provides free, private air travel for combat-injured US military veterans. Behnfeldt and Wilson have raised over $30,000 for the VAC, CNN reported. The pilots initially planned for a trip of 43 hours and 31 minutes while leaving room for setbacks, according to their website. “We were talking one day on one of our legs, and he talked about this pilot that he had flown with that attempted to set this Guinness World Record in landing in 48 states,” Behnfeldt was quoted as saying by CNN. “It sparked an interest.” Also read | Yoga session led by PM Modi creates Guinness World Record × From there, Behnfeldt said he reached out to Wilson for a world record attempt. “He had all the logistics and everything figured out,” Wilson said in an official statement. “Flying across the country in a small airplane is something I’ve always wanted to do, so I was immediately sold on the idea,” Wilson said in the release. “I didn’t have any hesitation about saying yes.” So, what about the Guinness World Record? “Honestly, we won’t officially know for a couple of months,” Behnfeldt said in an official release. “But what I do know is that we knocked our goals of promoting aviation, inspiring future pilots and supporting the VAC out of the park. The record may have started the mission, but it ended up taking a back seat to everything else that happened.” Is there any earlier record as such? Yes, there has been one in recent months. According to a report in Chicago Tribune, two other pilots have sought to set a world record in May for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous US states by touching down in each in about 38 hours. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Is this a world record? Two pilots travel 48 US states in less than 48 hours

<p>Hello and welcome. This is The Capitals.</p>

<p>The divisions of our diverse world were in full display in the capitals across the world.</p>

<p>From two European capitals&nbsp;— Paris and Stockholm&nbsp;— the ripples of an act of police violence and a purported demonstration in the name of freedom of speech were felt worldwide. While in a Paris suburb, a policeman was seen shooting a teenager, stoking violent protests in and beyond France, in Stockholm the burning of holy Quran outside a mosque on one of the holiest days in Islam sparked outrage worldwide.</p>

<p>The act performed in Stockholm by a group of demonstrators will mar Sweden's bid to enter US-led NATO amid Russian offensive in Ukraine, analysts said.<br />
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Read this and more, in The Capitals.</p>

<h2><strong>Paris, France</strong></h2>

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<p>"You are going to get a bullet to your head", Nahel M, 17, was told by a policeman in Nanterre, a Paris suburb earlier this week after his vehicle was stopped for violation of one of the traffic rules.</p>

<p>As per video doing the rounds, the police officer then appears to fire as the car abruptly drives off before gradually coming to a stop.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police initially reported that Sahel&nbsp;was shot after driving his car at police. But footage of the incident authenticated by multiple news outlets proved that to be false.</p>

<p>The incident has sparked five straight nights of violent unrest in Paris and cities across France that have seen protesters clash with police and massive damage to the public property. Thousands have been arrested so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over the weekend, a mayor's house was car-rammed and ransacked.</p>

<p>The incident has reignited debate over violent policing patterns in France, especially in the areas with minority population.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 40,000 police officers mobilised to patrol cities across the country. Since Tuesday, more than 2,000 people have been detained and more than 500 law enforcement personnel&nbsp;have been injured.</p>

<h2><strong>Stockholm, Sweden</strong></h2>

<p>For months since the beginning of war in Ukraine, there have been repeated attempts by Sweden and nations deemed its supporters to ensure its entry to NATO, a US-led military alliance that has played chief role in conflicts worldwide over past three decades.</p>

<p>But an act done in the name of freedom of speech has now put the months of efforts into a standstill. A group of demonstrators this week were allowed by a Swedish court to burn a copy of holy Quran. Sweden is now condemned by the Muslim world&nbsp;— including by Turkey, a NATO member&nbsp;— for allowing the burning of the holy book.</p>

<p>The timing of the burning of Islam’s holy book, during the important Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, has further angered Muslims in many countries, who were celebrating the holiday that marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage.</p>

<p>In the incident in Stockholm on Wednesday, two men, watched by a crowd of people, tore pages out of a Quran and burned them outside a mosque.</p>

<p>In an application for the permit, one of the men said he wanted to express his opinion about the Quran by tearing it up and burning it. The police had granted a permit for the demonstration after a Swedish court ruled that banning it would harm the notions of right to freedom of speech.</p>

<h2><strong>Vatican City, Vatican</strong></h2>

<p>Pope Francis on Friday granted an audience to the wife of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks who is behind bars in Britain and is battling extradition to the United States.</p>

<p>"The Holy Father has received in audience Mrs. Stella Assange, with family members," a Vatican statement said, with no further details.</p>

<p>Stella Assange is fronting the campaign to have her husband freed. While it was not immediately clear that is Assange's matter&nbsp;was discussed, the meeting is being interpreted as another attempt by Stella to highlight her husband's incarceration.</p>

<h2><strong>Washington DC, United States</strong></h2>

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<p>In Washington DC, the US President Joe Biden's off-the-cuff remarks ended up boosting extremist Taliban government in Kabul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden said that Washington is getting the help from Afghanistan's Taliban government to 'end' Al-Qaeda threat. Biden's seemingly off-the-cuff remark contradicts a UN report released last month that said&nbsp;Taliban maintains "strong and symbiotic" ties with Al-Qaeda, and that late Osama bin Laden's terror group "is rebuilding operational capability" on Afghan soil.</p>

<p>Biden was leaving a press conference on Friday on the US Supreme Court's decision to block his student debt relief programme when a reporter asked if he admitted to mistakes during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.</p>

<p>"No, no. All the evidence is coming back," he replied, according to a White House transcript.</p>

<p>"Do you remember what I said about Afghanistan? I said al Qaeda would not be there. I said it wouldn't be there. I said we'd get help from the Taliban. What's happening now? What's going on? Read your press. I was right."</p>

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Hello and welcome. This is The Capitals. The divisions of our diverse world were in full display in the capitals across the world. From two European capitals — Paris and Stockholm — the ripples of an act of police violence and a purported demonstration in the name of freedom of speech were felt worldwide.

Hello and welcome. This is The Capitals. The divisions of our diverse world were in full display in the capitals across the world. From two European capitals — Paris and Stockholm — the ripples of an act of police violence and a purported demonstration in the name of freedom of speech were felt worldwide. While in a Paris suburb, a policeman was seen shooting a teenager, stoking violent protests in and beyond France, in Stockholm the burning of holy Quran outside a mosque on one of the holiest days in Islam sparked outrage worldwide. The act performed in Stockholm by a group of demonstrators will mar Sweden's bid to enter US-led NATO amid Russian offensive in Ukraine, analysts said. Read this and more, in The Capitals. Paris, France "You are going to get a bullet to your head", Nahel M, 17, was told by a policeman in Nanterre, a Paris suburb earlier this week after his vehicle was stopped for violation of one of the traffic rules. As per video doing the rounds, the police officer then appears to fire as the car abruptly drives off before gradually coming to a stop. Police initially reported that Sahel was shot after driving his car at police. But footage of the incident authenticated by multiple news outlets proved that to be false. The incident has sparked five straight nights of violent unrest in Paris and cities across France that have seen protesters clash with police and massive damage to the public property. Thousands have been arrested so far. Over the weekend, a mayor's house was car-rammed and ransacked. The incident has reignited debate over violent policing patterns in France, especially in the areas with minority population. More than 40,000 police officers mobilised to patrol cities across the country. Since Tuesday, more than 2,000 people have been detained and more than 500 law enforcement personnel have been injured. Stockholm, Sweden For months since the beginning of war in Ukraine, there have been repeated attempts by Sweden and nations deemed its supporters to ensure its entry to NATO, a US-led military alliance that has played chief role in conflicts worldwide over past three decades. But an act done in the name of freedom of speech has now put the months of efforts into a standstill. A group of demonstrators this week were allowed by a Swedish court to burn a copy of holy Quran. Sweden is now condemned by the Muslim world — including by Turkey, a NATO member — for allowing the burning of the holy book. The timing of the burning of Islam’s holy book, during the important Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, has further angered Muslims in many countries, who were celebrating the holiday that marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage. In the incident in Stockholm on Wednesday, two men, watched by a crowd of people, tore pages out of a Quran and burned them outside a mosque. In an application for the permit, one of the men said he wanted to express his opinion about the Quran by tearing it up and burning it. The police had granted a permit for the demonstration after a Swedish court ruled that banning it would harm the notions of right to freedom of speech. Vatican City, Vatican Pope Francis on Friday granted an audience to the wife of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks who is behind bars in Britain and is battling extradition to the United States. "The Holy Father has received in audience Mrs. Stella Assange, with family members," a Vatican statement said, with no further details. Stella Assange is fronting the campaign to have her husband freed. While it was not immediately clear that is Assange's matter was discussed, the meeting is being interpreted as another attempt by Stella to highlight her husband's incarceration. Washington DC, United States In Washington DC, the US President Joe Biden's off-the-cuff remarks ended up boosting extremist Taliban government in Kabul. Biden said that Washington is getting the help from Afghanistan's Taliban government to 'end' Al-Qaeda threat. Biden's seemingly off-the-cuff remark contradicts a UN report released last month that said Taliban maintains "strong and symbiotic" ties with Al-Qaeda, and that late Osama bin Laden's terror group "is rebuilding operational capability" on Afghan soil. Biden was leaving a press conference on Friday on the US Supreme Court's decision to block his student debt relief programme when a reporter asked if he admitted to mistakes during the withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. "No, no. All the evidence is coming back," he replied, according to a White House transcript. "Do you remember what I said about Afghanistan? I said al Qaeda would not be there. I said it wouldn't be there. I said we'd get help from the Taliban. What's happening now? What's going on? Read your press. I was right." WATCH WION LIVE HERE

The Capitals: Stockholm allows Quran burning, Julian Assange receives attention from Vatican

<p>Russia has accused Ukraine of pushing forward an assassination attempt on the head of what it deems as the 'Republic of Crimea', Sergei Akysonov. The said assassination attempt was thwarted, Moscow's intelligence agency Federal Security Service (FSB) told the state-run TASS agency.</p>

<p>"An assassination attempt organised by Ukraine's special services targeting the head of the Republic of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, was foiled," Russian state-run agency TASS reported, citing a statement by the Federal Security Service (FSB).</p>

<p>A video released by the FSB on Telegram showed masked Russian men in army uniform detaining a man who Moscow claimed is the man sent by Ukraine to assassinate the head of the Republic of Crimea. The video, seen by WION, shows Russian forces unpacking a sack bag and a red-coloured container, subsequently described by the Russians as the set up of an "explosive device".&nbsp;</p>

<p>WION cannot vouch for the authenticity of the video.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-planning-to-launch-missiles-at-crimea-russia-claims-606594">Ukraine planning to launch missiles at Crimea, claims Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>"The bomber did not have time to carry out his criminal intentions, as he was detained while extracting the explosive device from its hiding place," the FSB said.</p>

<p>The law enforcement officials did not give much information about the detained individual. They only disclosed that he was a Russian national born in 1988.</p>

<p>In an interrogation video released by the FSB on Telegram, and seen by WION, the detained man said he was recruited by Ukraine’s Security Service in December 2022 and had undergone training courses on subversive activities and explosives in Ukraine.</p>

<p>Crimean Governor Aksyonov praised the FSB’s "effective" work in preventing the attack.</p>

<p>Russia seized control of Crimea in February 2014 and followed it up with a referendum that it said gave legitimacy to Russian control over the territory. The official result of the referendum in Crimea was a 97 per cent vote for the integration of the region into the Russian Federation. Moscow claimed 83 per cent voter turnout.</p>

<p>The Crimean peninsula has been regularly targeted by strikes and attacks targeting officials that Kyiv and the West deemed pro-Russia in recent months.</p>

<p>During the times of the Soviet Union, the Crimean Oblast was part of the union until the 1954 transfer of Crimea into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crimea became part of independent Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. But shortly after, Crimea re-gained its autonomy following a 1991 referendum.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ukrainian parliament abolished the 1992 Crimean Constitution and the office of President of Crimea in 1995.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Report: Images reveal Russia is fortifying Crimea Peninsula</strong></p>

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<p>In 1998, Crimea gained a new constitution, which granted it less autonomy.&nbsp;Notably, any legislation passed by the Crimean parliament could be vetoed by the Ukrainian parliament.</p>

<p>Since 2014, Crimea — on ground — remains part of the Russian Federation despite the West's attempts at de-legitimising its integration.</p>

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Russia has accused Ukraine of pushing forward an assassination attempt on the head of what it deems as the 'Republic of Crimea', Sergei Akysonov. The said assassination attempt was thwarted, Moscow's intelligence agency Federal Security Service (FSB) told the state-run TASS agency.

Russia has accused Ukraine of pushing forward an assassination attempt on the head of what it deems as the 'Republic of Crimea', Sergei Akysonov. The said assassination attempt was thwarted, Moscow's intelligence agency Federal Security Service (FSB) told the state-run TASS agency. "An assassination attempt organised by Ukraine's special services targeting the head of the Republic of Crimea, Sergei Aksyonov, was foiled," Russian state-run agency TASS reported, citing a statement by the Federal Security Service (FSB). A video released by the FSB on Telegram showed masked Russian men in army uniform detaining a man who Moscow claimed is the man sent by Ukraine to assassinate the head of the Republic of Crimea. The video, seen by WION, shows Russian forces unpacking a sack bag and a red-coloured container, subsequently described by the Russians as the set up of an "explosive device". WION cannot vouch for the authenticity of the video. Also read | Ukraine planning to launch missiles at Crimea, claims Russia "The bomber did not have time to carry out his criminal intentions, as he was detained while extracting the explosive device from its hiding place," the FSB said. The law enforcement officials did not give much information about the detained individual. They only disclosed that he was a Russian national born in 1988. In an interrogation video released by the FSB on Telegram, and seen by WION, the detained man said he was recruited by Ukraine’s Security Service in December 2022 and had undergone training courses on subversive activities and explosives in Ukraine. Crimean Governor Aksyonov praised the FSB’s "effective" work in preventing the attack. Russia seized control of Crimea in February 2014 and followed it up with a referendum that it said gave legitimacy to Russian control over the territory. The official result of the referendum in Crimea was a 97 per cent vote for the integration of the region into the Russian Federation. Moscow claimed 83 per cent voter turnout. The Crimean peninsula has been regularly targeted by strikes and attacks targeting officials that Kyiv and the West deemed pro-Russia in recent months. During the times of the Soviet Union, the Crimean Oblast was part of the union until the 1954 transfer of Crimea into the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. Crimea became part of independent Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. But shortly after, Crimea re-gained its autonomy following a 1991 referendum. The Ukrainian parliament abolished the 1992 Crimean Constitution and the office of President of Crimea in 1995. Also watch | Report: Images reveal Russia is fortifying Crimea Peninsula × In 1998, Crimea gained a new constitution, which granted it less autonomy. Notably, any legislation passed by the Crimean parliament could be vetoed by the Ukrainian parliament. Since 2014, Crimea — on ground — remains part of the Russian Federation despite the West's attempts at de-legitimising its integration. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russia detains a man it says Ukraine sent to assassinate Crimea's head

<p>A top politician in Pakistan suggested that Pakistan should have nine states instead of the existing four. Pakistan's Senate deputy chairman Mirza Mohammad Afridi reasoned purported economic benefits for his suggestion.</p>

<p>So far, none of the proposed new states includes parts of India's Jammu and Kashmir state under illegal Pakistani occupation.</p>

<p>"Look at Balochistan, how vast its area is. There should be three provinces formed in Balochistan as well as three separate ones in Punjab," Afridi was quoted as saying by DawnTV while referring to Balochistan province where a freedom movement has been ongoing for decades with frequent episodes of violence and state reprisals.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/while-its-population-battle-for-lives-india-slams-pakistans-kashmir-interjection-at-unhrc-568300">India slams Pak: Shun obsession, instead work for your citizens battling for survival</a></strong></p>

<p>The senate deputy chairman called for Karachi to be made an entirely separate province, adding: "FATA should be made a separate province and one province should also be formed for Hazara [community]."</p>

<p>Afridi further said the more provinces Pakistan has, the better it will be.</p>

<p>He went on to explain that if the said provinces are formed, they will continue receiving their share of the fiscal budget.</p>

<p><strong>Gravitas | Rising terrorism in Pakistan: 58 attacks in 28 days</strong></p>

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<p>Dawn publication reported that at one point when Afridi was asked if the decision of merging Fata with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was made in haste, Afridi responded: “We should have obtained a commitment on the promises [made].”</p>

<p>The two impoverished provinces of the South Asian nation were merged after a constitutional amendment in 2017.</p>

<h2><strong>Call for more states in Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>The latest statement by a top politician comes just a few months after calls for the formation of new states resurfaced in Pakistan. The ruling alliance's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party's senators moved two bills in March in which they sought&nbsp;the creation of South Punjab and Hazara provinces.</p>

<p>The bill seeking the creation of the south Punjab province was tabled by PML-N Senator Rana Mehmoodul Hassan as a private member’s bill while the one for Hazara was moved by PML-N Senator Pir Sabir Shah.</p>

<p>The deliberations on the same by Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice are yet to take place.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, former prime minister and Pakistan People's Party Vice-Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani&nbsp;said last month&nbsp;that consultations will be held with all political parties of the country to present the bill for the creation of a Seraiki province.</p>

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A top politician in Pakistan suggested that Pakistan should have nine states instead of the existing four. Pakistan's Senate deputy chairman Mirza Mohammad Afridi reasoned purported economic benefits for his suggestion.

A top politician in Pakistan suggested that Pakistan should have nine states instead of the existing four. Pakistan's Senate deputy chairman Mirza Mohammad Afridi reasoned purported economic benefits for his suggestion. So far, none of the proposed new states includes parts of India's Jammu and Kashmir state under illegal Pakistani occupation. "Look at Balochistan, how vast its area is. There should be three provinces formed in Balochistan as well as three separate ones in Punjab," Afridi was quoted as saying by DawnTV while referring to Balochistan province where a freedom movement has been ongoing for decades with frequent episodes of violence and state reprisals. Also read | India slams Pak: Shun obsession, instead work for your citizens battling for survival The senate deputy chairman called for Karachi to be made an entirely separate province, adding: "FATA should be made a separate province and one province should also be formed for Hazara [community]." Afridi further said the more provinces Pakistan has, the better it will be. He went on to explain that if the said provinces are formed, they will continue receiving their share of the fiscal budget. Gravitas | Rising terrorism in Pakistan: 58 attacks in 28 days × Dawn publication reported that at one point when Afridi was asked if the decision of merging Fata with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was made in haste, Afridi responded: “We should have obtained a commitment on the promises [made].” The two impoverished provinces of the South Asian nation were merged after a constitutional amendment in 2017. Call for more states in Pakistan The latest statement by a top politician comes just a few months after calls for the formation of new states resurfaced in Pakistan. The ruling alliance's Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) party's senators moved two bills in March in which they sought the creation of South Punjab and Hazara provinces. The bill seeking the creation of the south Punjab province was tabled by PML-N Senator Rana Mehmoodul Hassan as a private member’s bill while the one for Hazara was moved by PML-N Senator Pir Sabir Shah. The deliberations on the same by Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice are yet to take place. Meanwhile, former prime minister and Pakistan People's Party Vice-Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani said last month that consultations will be held with all political parties of the country to present the bill for the creation of a Seraiki province. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Will Pakistan have 9 provinces? Senate deputy chairman reignites call

<p>The succession of the Open Society Foundations previously controlled by controversial billionaire businessman George Soros to his son Alexander Soros has had a downsizing effect on the company, quite literally.</p>

<p>The New York headquartered 'Non-Governmental Organisation' is preparing to downsize its workforce by at least 40 per cent, it has emerged.</p>

<p>The announcement of these layoffs was made jointly by Alexander Soros and the foundation's president, Mark Malloch-Brown, as they revealed&nbsp;plans for significant changes in the organisation's operating model.</p>

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<p>According to the statement, the Board aims to revamp operations across the world to create a more responsive organisation capable of addressing 'pressing challenges'.</p>

<p>At present, the Open Society Foundations employs approximately 800 staff members worldwide.</p>

<p>A spokesperson for the foundation said in a statement the new vision required making difficult decisions and that they intend to reduce the headcount by at least 40 per cent globally.</p>

<p>With a net worth of about $8.5 billion, George Soros is the founder of the Open Society Foundations, which supports civil society groups worldwide in their purported efforts to promote freedom and democracy.</p>

<h2><strong>Succession at the Open Society Foundation</strong></h2>

<p>In June, George Soros appointed his son Alexander,&nbsp;as the organisation's new chairperson.</p>

<p>In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Alexander had said that he and his father held similar views on politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: Who is George Soros? Why is he attacking India?</strong></p>

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<p>Since taking over as chairperson of the organisation, Alexander Soros has been active in engaging with leaders and officials worldwide. Reports point out that he recently held meetings with leaders such as Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>George Soros' criticism of Narendra Modi</strong></h2>

<p>Soros has been critical of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, deeming him to be a 'threat' to democracy.</p>

<p>In response, India's ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Soros of trying to interfere in India's democratic processes.</p>

<p>Smriti Irani, a minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government accused Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of having associations with individuals financially supported by Soros, who she said seek to destabilise India's democratically elected government.</p>

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The succession of the Open Society Foundations previously controlled by controversial billionaire businessman George Soros to his son Alexander Soros has had a downsizing effect on the company, quite literally.

The succession of the Open Society Foundations previously controlled by controversial billionaire businessman George Soros to his son Alexander Soros has had a downsizing effect on the company, quite literally. The New York headquartered 'Non-Governmental Organisation' is preparing to downsize its workforce by at least 40 per cent, it has emerged. The announcement of these layoffs was made jointly by Alexander Soros and the foundation's president, Mark Malloch-Brown, as they revealed plans for significant changes in the organisation's operating model. Also read | US billionaire George Soros hands over $25 billion empire to younger son Alex According to the statement, the Board aims to revamp operations across the world to create a more responsive organisation capable of addressing 'pressing challenges'. At present, the Open Society Foundations employs approximately 800 staff members worldwide. A spokesperson for the foundation said in a statement the new vision required making difficult decisions and that they intend to reduce the headcount by at least 40 per cent globally. With a net worth of about $8.5 billion, George Soros is the founder of the Open Society Foundations, which supports civil society groups worldwide in their purported efforts to promote freedom and democracy. Succession at the Open Society Foundation In June, George Soros appointed his son Alexander, as the organisation's new chairperson. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Alexander had said that he and his father held similar views on politics. Also watch | Gravitas Plus: Who is George Soros? Why is he attacking India? × Since taking over as chairperson of the organisation, Alexander Soros has been active in engaging with leaders and officials worldwide. Reports point out that he recently held meetings with leaders such as Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. George Soros' criticism of Narendra Modi Soros has been critical of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, deeming him to be a 'threat' to democracy. In response, India's ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Soros of trying to interfere in India's democratic processes. Smriti Irani, a minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government accused Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi of having associations with individuals financially supported by Soros, who she said seek to destabilise India's democratically elected government. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Hundreds to lose jobs at George Soros' foundation after son's takeover

<p>England skipper Ben Stokes, after the loss in the second Test at Lord's, called for a 'deep think' about spirit of the game, alluding to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-2023-englands-jonny-bairstow-given-run-out-in-another-controversial-decision-in-lords-test-watch-611086">Jonny Bairstow's controversial run-out</a> on the final day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Jonny was in his crease then out of his crease. I am not disputing the fact it is out because it is out," said Stokes told BBC after the match, reported new agency AFP.</p>

<p>"If the shoe was on the other foot I would have put more pressure on the umpires and asked whether they had called over and had a deep think about the whole spirit of the game and would I want to do something like that," Stokes added.</p>

<p>"For Australia, it was the match-winning moment. Would I want to win a game in that manner? The answer for me is no."</p>

<p>The dismissal certainly put Australia on top and they eventually went on to win by 43 runs to go 2-0 up in the five-Test series.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-2023-australian-players-abused-in-members-area-at-lords-during-lunch-after-bairstows-run-out-611140">Ashes 2023: Australian players 'abused' in members area at Lord's during lunch after Bairstow's run-out</a></p>

<h2><strong>Stokes' fury after Bairstow's wicket</strong></h2>

<p>Stokes was on 62 off 126 balls when Bairstow departed and began the onslaught one over later with three fours off Green's over with lunch looming. The England skipper again targeted Green in his next over as well and smoked him for first-ball four before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-2023-england-skipper-ben-stokes-reaches-100-with-three-consecutive-sixes-at-lords-watch-611114">hitting three consecutive sixes</a> third ball onwards.</p>

<p>Stokes took 22 off the over and reached his 100 as well, his 13th in the Tests. He&nbsp;was on 108 off 147 balls at the lunch call.</p>

<h2><strong>England unravel after Stokes' 155</strong></h2>

<p>Stokes continued to play Bazball before being done by Hazlewood on a personal score of 155, hitting nine four and nine sixes. England were just 70 short of 371-run target at his dismissal but with no batters left, it was just a matter of time.</p>

<p>Australia made quick work of what was left after Stokes' wicket. Hazlewood and Pat Cummins took one wicket&nbsp;each of the three left&nbsp;as England were 302/9 before the last pair of Josh Tongue and James Anderson added 25 runs. Mitchell Starc clean bowled Tongue to bundle out England for 327.</p>

<p>Australia's pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Hazlewood took three wickets each and Cameron Green took the solitary wicket of Bairstow.</p>

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England skipper Ben Stokes, after the loss in the second Test at Lord's, called for a 'deep think' about spirit of the game, alluding to Jonny Bairstow's controversial run-out on the final day.

England skipper Ben Stokes, after the loss in the second Test at Lord's, called for a 'deep think' about spirit of the game, alluding to Jonny Bairstow's controversial run-out on the final day. "Jonny was in his crease then out of his crease. I am not disputing the fact it is out because it is out," said Stokes told BBC after the match, reported new agency AFP. "If the shoe was on the other foot I would have put more pressure on the umpires and asked whether they had called over and had a deep think about the whole spirit of the game and would I want to do something like that," Stokes added. "For Australia, it was the match-winning moment. Would I want to win a game in that manner? The answer for me is no." The dismissal certainly put Australia on top and they eventually went on to win by 43 runs to go 2-0 up in the five-Test series. Also Read: Ashes 2023: Australian players 'abused' in members area at Lord's during lunch after Bairstow's run-out Stokes' fury after Bairstow's wicket Stokes was on 62 off 126 balls when Bairstow departed and began the onslaught one over later with three fours off Green's over with lunch looming. The England skipper again targeted Green in his next over as well and smoked him for first-ball four before hitting three consecutive sixes third ball onwards. Stokes took 22 off the over and reached his 100 as well, his 13th in the Tests. He was on 108 off 147 balls at the lunch call. England unravel after Stokes' 155 Stokes continued to play Bazball before being done by Hazlewood on a personal score of 155, hitting nine four and nine sixes. England were just 70 short of 371-run target at his dismissal but with no batters left, it was just a matter of time. Australia made quick work of what was left after Stokes' wicket. Hazlewood and Pat Cummins took one wicket each of the three left as England were 302/9 before the last pair of Josh Tongue and James Anderson added 25 runs. Mitchell Starc clean bowled Tongue to bundle out England for 327. Australia's pace trio of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Hazlewood took three wickets each and Cameron Green took the solitary wicket of Bairstow. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Ashes 2023: England skipper Ben Stokes reacts to Jonny Bairstow's run-out after loss in Lord's Test

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