Russia has once more brought charges of inciting extremism against a well-known Kremlin opponent who questioned the war's success. The arrest is a part of the Kremlin's crackdown on anyone who criticise President Vladimir Putin and other high-ranking officials. Igor Girkin has been recognised as this hardline nationalist.

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Following China's foreign minister's nearly month-long retreat from the public eye, British Foreign Minister James Cleverly postponed a scheduled trip to Beijing this month, according to a Friday report by Bloomberg News.

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David Hunter, the man who made headlines for killing his terminally ill wife in Cyprus, has been cleared of murder charges. However, on Friday (July 21st), the Cyprus court found Hunter guilty of a lesser charge of manslaughter, which as per his daughter is "the best we could have hoped for in the circumstances."&nbsp;He will now be sentenced on 27 July.

The 75-year-old has repeatedly claimed that his wife had begged him to end her misery.

<h2>A mercy killing</h2>

74-year-old Janice Hunter, as per Sky News, died of asphyxiation at the couple's retirement home near Paphos in December 2021.&nbsp;

At the time, David admitted to killing her but denied it was a murder. He told the Cyprus court that Janice was suffering from blood cancer and had "begged him" to take her life, relieve her of the pain.&nbsp;

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During the trial, while testifying, he reportedly broke down and said he would "never in a million years" have killed Janice unless she didn't ask him to.

"She wasn't just my wife, she was my best friend," he exclaimed.

<h2>'Best we could have hoped for'</h2>

Lesley Cawthorne, Janice and David's daughter told Sky News she was relieved that her father has been cleared of murder charges.

"It's the best we could have hoped for in the circumstances, and I really hope the judges can extend their compassion and be lenient in their sentencing."

In June 2022, she told BBC that her mother had been "in absolute agony" in her final months.

As per David, his wife had been begging him to relieve her of the pain&nbsp;for weeks.

"For five or six weeks before she died, she was asking me to help her. She was asking me more every day," he said.

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"In the last week, she was crying and begging me. Every day she asked me a bit more intensely to do it."

He claimed that he kept hoping she will change her mind but that he finally gave in to her pleas and covered her mouth and nose after she got "hysterical". Following this, he also tried to take his own life.

Despite opposition from the defence, the court had allowed his confession, deeming it lawfully obtained.&nbsp;

<h2>Not a pre-planned act</h2>

As per BBC, Hunter's lawyer Michael Polak, the verdict meant there was a "very good chance" his client would receive a suspended sentence and be able to return to the UK to live with his daughter.

"This wasn't a pre-planned act," said Polak, adding that his client "acted on the spur of the moment because she (Janice) was in so much pain."

According to the lawyer, judges also accepted Hunter had a "loving" and "dream" relationship with his wife of more than 50 years and "on that morning she asked him to end her life".

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David Hunter, the man who made headlines for killing his terminally ill wife in Cyprus, has been cleared of murder charges. However, on Friday (July 21st), the Cyprus court found Hunter guilty of a lesser charge of manslaughter, which as per his daughter is "the best we could have hoped for in the circumstances.

David Hunter, the man who made headlines for killing his terminally ill wife in Cyprus, has been cleared of murder charges. However, on Friday (July 21st), the Cyprus court found Hunter guilty of a lesser charge of manslaughter, which as per his daughter is "the best we could have hoped for in the circumstances." He will now be sentenced on 27 July. The 75-year-old has repeatedly claimed that his wife had begged him to end her misery. A mercy killing 74-year-old Janice Hunter, as per Sky News, died of asphyxiation at the couple's retirement home near Paphos in December 2021. At the time, David admitted to killing her but denied it was a murder. He told the Cyprus court that Janice was suffering from blood cancer and had "begged him" to take her life, relieve her of the pain. Also read | An 18-year-old mom tries to hire hitman to kill her 3-year-old son, arrested During the trial, while testifying, he reportedly broke down and said he would "never in a million years" have killed Janice unless she didn't ask him to. "She wasn't just my wife, she was my best friend," he exclaimed. 'Best we could have hoped for' Lesley Cawthorne, Janice and David's daughter told Sky News she was relieved that her father has been cleared of murder charges. "It's the best we could have hoped for in the circumstances, and I really hope the judges can extend their compassion and be lenient in their sentencing." In June 2022, she told BBC that her mother had been "in absolute agony" in her final months. As per David, his wife had been begging him to relieve her of the pain for weeks. "For five or six weeks before she died, she was asking me to help her. She was asking me more every day," he said. Also read | 'Are you a true crime fan': Woman reveals details of her date with alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer "In the last week, she was crying and begging me. Every day she asked me a bit more intensely to do it." He claimed that he kept hoping she will change her mind but that he finally gave in to her pleas and covered her mouth and nose after she got "hysterical". Following this, he also tried to take his own life. Despite opposition from the defence, the court had allowed his confession, deeming it lawfully obtained. Not a pre-planned act As per BBC, Hunter's lawyer Michael Polak, the verdict meant there was a "very good chance" his client would receive a suspended sentence and be able to return to the UK to live with his daughter. "This wasn't a pre-planned act," said Polak, adding that his client "acted on the spur of the moment because she (Janice) was in so much pain." According to the lawyer, judges also accepted Hunter had a "loving" and "dream" relationship with his wife of more than 50 years and "on that morning she asked him to end her life". (With inputs from agencies) 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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More than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining the BRICS group of nations. South Africa's top diplomat in charge of relations with the bloc said on Thursday. Watch this video for all details.

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As per a study, thousands of sharks off the Florida coast may have become addicted to cocaine. These marine animals have been feasting on large amounts of narcotics dumped into the ocean. For decades, drug peddlers have been using the Florida coast to smuggle cocaine from South to Central America. Watch this video for all details.

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Controversy erupted after a Russian journalist was&nbsp;forced out of the press room before the joint press briefing of Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto and his Ukrainian counterpart&nbsp;Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad on Thursday.&nbsp;

The journalist identified as Ruslan Bekniyazov is the senior correspondent of the ITAR-TASS news agency in Pakistan. The incident took place on the first day of Kuleba's two-day bilateral visit to the South Asian nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to local media reports,&nbsp;Bekniyazov was pushed out of the press room at the suggestion of the Ukrainian embassy in Pakistan. The officials conveyed to the foreign office that no Russian journalists be allowed to attend the joint presser.&nbsp;

After the incident, the Russian embassy in Pakistan took to Twitter to release a statement and sought clarity on the issue.&nbsp;

“Russian embassy in Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Pakistani colleagues of a Russian journalist&nbsp;@RBekniyazov. It is inadmissible to violate reporters’ rights to access information,” the embassy tweeted.

"It is inadmissible to violate reporter's right to access information, In this regard, the Embassy requested the @ForeignOfficePk to provide clarity on the incident," it added.&nbsp;

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Notably, the tweet was soon deleted, suggesting that some communication had taken place between the two countries.&nbsp;

<h2>Pak received first shipment of oil from Russia</h2>

Experts stated that the incident can offset the relations between Russia and Pakistan after the latter imported the first shipment of oil from Moscow in April. At a time when Pakistan is still facing economic hardships, despite securing a bailout package from International Monetary Fund (IMF), the cheap Russian crude offers an opportunity to balance its cash books.&nbsp;

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On Friday, during the meeting, both Pakistan and Ukraine denied that an arms supply deal was in place in the backdrop of the Russian invasion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“I can confirm there are no intergovernmental arrangements between Pakistan and Ukraine in this area," said&nbsp;Kuleba,&nbsp;whose visit was the first&nbsp;by any foreign minister of Ukraine since the two countries established bilateral ties in 1993.

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Despite toeing a neutral stance on the war, reports have emerged multiple times, suggesting that Pakistan may have been supplying arms to Ukraine.&nbsp;

Akin to Kuleba,&nbsp;Bilawal also rebutted such reports, claiming that Pakistan&nbsp;was strictly adhering to the policy of non-partisanship.

“We find it regrettable that certain media outlets are trying to publish unfounded reports alleging military supplies to Ukraine,” said Bilawal, adding,&nbsp;“Since the war began we have not concluded any agreement on defence supplies to Ukraine keeping in view our principled and consistent non-partisan position."

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Controversy erupted after a Russian journalist was forced out of the press room before the joint press briefing of Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad on Thursday.

Controversy erupted after a Russian journalist was forced out of the press room before the joint press briefing of Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba in Islamabad on Thursday. The journalist identified as Ruslan Bekniyazov is the senior correspondent of the ITAR-TASS news agency in Pakistan. The incident took place on the first day of Kuleba's two-day bilateral visit to the South Asian nation. According to local media reports, Bekniyazov was pushed out of the press room at the suggestion of the Ukrainian embassy in Pakistan. The officials conveyed to the foreign office that no Russian journalists be allowed to attend the joint presser. After the incident, the Russian embassy in Pakistan took to Twitter to release a statement and sought clarity on the issue. “Russian embassy in Pakistan stands in solidarity with the Pakistani colleagues of a Russian journalist @RBekniyazov. It is inadmissible to violate reporters’ rights to access information,” the embassy tweeted. "It is inadmissible to violate reporter's right to access information, In this regard, the Embassy requested the @ForeignOfficePk to provide clarity on the incident," it added. Notably, the tweet was soon deleted, suggesting that some communication had taken place between the two countries. Pak received first shipment of oil from Russia Experts stated that the incident can offset the relations between Russia and Pakistan after the latter imported the first shipment of oil from Moscow in April. At a time when Pakistan is still facing economic hardships, despite securing a bailout package from International Monetary Fund (IMF), the cheap Russian crude offers an opportunity to balance its cash books. Also read | Pakistan purchases first cargo of discounted Russian oil On Friday, during the meeting, both Pakistan and Ukraine denied that an arms supply deal was in place in the backdrop of the Russian invasion. “I can confirm there are no intergovernmental arrangements between Pakistan and Ukraine in this area," said Kuleba, whose visit was the first by any foreign minister of Ukraine since the two countries established bilateral ties in 1993. WATCH | Is Pakistan's economic crisis getting worse? Despite toeing a neutral stance on the war, reports have emerged multiple times, suggesting that Pakistan may have been supplying arms to Ukraine. Akin to Kuleba, Bilawal also rebutted such reports, claiming that Pakistan was strictly adhering to the policy of non-partisanship. “We find it regrettable that certain media outlets are trying to publish unfounded reports alleging military supplies to Ukraine,” said Bilawal, adding, “Since the war began we have not concluded any agreement on defence supplies to Ukraine keeping in view our principled and consistent non-partisan position." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Russian journalist expelled from joint presser of Ukrainian, Pakistan foreign ministers

The Ukrainian counterattack is not going as expected. The counteroffensive has been planned along these lines thus far, with North Swift Battlefield gaining little surprise element and little impact.

Ukrainian President aide admits, counteroffensive will take long

The situation in Ukraine has significant global implications, and the West has a lot at stake. However, in other news, the British foreign intelligence has chosen to hire Russian agents.

Head of British secret service calls on Russians to join MI6

Singapore, a nation with usually stable and drama-free politics, has been hit by yet another political controversy, as two senior members of the nation's largest opposition party quit after admitting to an inappropriate relationship.

As per Reuters, this is the third scandal to rock Singapore within a week.

Of the total 93 lawmakers, the leading opposition party now only has eight lawmakers left in the parliament.

<h2>An 'inappropriate relationship'</h2>

The Worker's Party (WP), Singapore's largest opposition party, said on Wednesday (July 19) that Member of Parliament Leon Perera and the party's youth wing president Nicole Seah have handed in their resignations after a video of the two was circulated on social media. In the video, they were seen holding hands.

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Party chief Pritam Singh as per Reuters told the press that Parera had been untruthful about the relationship when first asked back in 2020 - early 2021.

"This is unacceptable," he said.

He revealed that Seah had also denied the relationship when asked by party leaders.

"The Constitution of the Workers' Party requires candidates to be honest and frank in their dealings with the party and the people of Singapore," said Singh.

As per AFP, 53-year-old Leon Perera, and 36-year-old Nicole Seah, who were part of the party's top decision-making body, are both married with children.

In the resignation letter, the two lawmakers have apologised to their families, constituents and the party.

<h2>Scandals that rocked Singapore politics recently</h2>

In the last one week, three scandals have rocked the nation's political landscape.

Just last week, the nation's transport minister S Iswaran was arrested in connection with&nbsp;a graft investigation. The controversy has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon. While the nation's anti-graft body hasn't disclosed details of the investigation against&nbsp;Iswaran yet, the transport minister has been ordered to go on leave.

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On Monday, two lawmakers, including Tan Chuan-Jin, the house speaker, quit because of an inappropriate relationship. All three controversial figures were members of Singapore's ruling party, the People's Action Party (PAP).

As per Reuters, both the Worker's Party and PAP have in the past sacked ministers over extramarital affairs.

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Singapore, a nation with usually stable and drama-free politics, has been hit by yet another political controversy, as two senior members of the nation's largest opposition party quit after admitting to an inappropriate relationship. As per Reuters, this is the third scandal to rock Singapore within a week. Of the total 93 lawmakers, the leading opposition party now only has eight lawmakers left in the parliament. An 'inappropriate relationship' The Worker's Party (WP), Singapore's largest opposition party, said on Wednesday (July 19) that Member of Parliament Leon Perera and the party's youth wing president Nicole Seah have handed in their resignations after a video of the two was circulated on social media. In the video, they were seen holding hands. Also read | Two Singaporean lawmakers resign after admitting to ‘inappropriate relationship’ Party chief Pritam Singh as per Reuters told the press that Parera had been untruthful about the relationship when first asked back in 2020 - early 2021. "This is unacceptable," he said. He revealed that Seah had also denied the relationship when asked by party leaders. "The Constitution of the Workers' Party requires candidates to be honest and frank in their dealings with the party and the people of Singapore," said Singh. As per AFP, 53-year-old Leon Perera, and 36-year-old Nicole Seah, who were part of the party's top decision-making body, are both married with children. In the resignation letter, the two lawmakers have apologised to their families, constituents and the party. Scandals that rocked Singapore politics recently In the last one week, three scandals have rocked the nation's political landscape. Just last week, the nation's transport minister S Iswaran was arrested in connection with a graft investigation. The controversy has also ensnared a billionaire hotel tycoon. While the nation's anti-graft body hasn't disclosed details of the investigation against Iswaran yet, the transport minister has been ordered to go on leave. Also read | Singapore tycoon, who brought F1 races to city-state, arrested in high-level graft probe On Monday, two lawmakers, including Tan Chuan-Jin, the house speaker, quit because of an inappropriate relationship. All three controversial figures were members of Singapore's ruling party, the People's Action Party (PAP). As per Reuters, both the Worker's Party and PAP have in the past sacked ministers over extramarital affairs. (With inputs from agencies) 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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A video emerged on Wednesday appears to show Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin greeting his fighters in Belarus. The viral video shows the chief criticising the Russian ministry of defense and suggests that his soldiers would not fight in Ukraine for now. Rather calls on his fighters to prepare to travel elsewhere.

Wagner’s Prigozhin seen in public for first time since failed mutiny

The best golfers in the world have assembled in Liverpool for the 151st staging of The Open, golf's oldest major. The race for the Claret Jug comes amid the ceasefire in professional golf and the build-up for once, isn't dominated by politics. There is just one Indian in the field at The Royal Liverpool Golf Club- Shubhankar Sharma. The 26-year-old spoke to Wion's Esha Hanspal ahead of the tournament.

India's Shubhankar Sharma on his chances at the open

Amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, a crucial bridge that connects southern Russia to Crimea has once more been broken, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 people, and Moscow is blaming Ukraine. The assault might be a component of Ukraine's on-going counteroffensive to retake land that has been captured.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine targets Russia's military base in Crimea

Asia CUP 2023 Full Schedule:&nbsp;The most awaited cricket tournament the Asia Cup 2023 is all set to kick off from&nbsp;August 30 in Multan, with Pakistan and Afghanistan competing against each other in the first match. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will co-host the matches. The cricket tournament will consist of 13 matches in total, out of which four matches will be held in Pakistan, while the remaining nine will be held in Sri Lanka, including the Finals.

The Iternational&nbsp;Cricket Council (ICC) announced the dates on 19 July 2023, approved by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The highly-anticipated match between India and Pakistan will take place on September 2 in Colombo, after Team India refused to play in Pakistan.&nbsp;

In a tweet, Jay Shah, ACC President and BCCI secretary said, "I am happy to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated Men's ODI #AsiaCup2023, a symbol of unity and togetherness binding diverse nations together! Let's join hands in the celebration of cricketing excellence and cherish the bonds that connect us all. @ACCMedia1."

Here's everything you need to know about the Asia Cup 2023:

Opening Date: August 30

GROUP A: India, Pakistan &amp; Nepal

GROUP B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh &amp; Afghanistan

<h2>Asia Cup 2023 Full Schedule:</h2>

Group Stage

Pakistan vs Nepal, Wednesday, August 30, Multan

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Thursday, August 31, Kandy

Pakistan vs India, Saturday, September 2, Kandy

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Sunday, September 3, Lahore

India vs Nepal, Monday, September 4, Kandy

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Tuesday, September 5, Lahore

Super 4s

A1 vs B2, Wednesday, September 6, Lahore

B1 vs B2, Saturday, September 9, Colombo

A1 vs A2, Sunday, September 10, Colombo

A2 vs B1, Tuesday, September 12, Colombo

A1 vs B1, Thursday, September 14, Colombo

A2 vs B2, Friday, September 15, Colombo

Final

Super 4s I vs Super 4s II, Friday, September 17, Colombo

<h2>Asia Cup 2023: India's Full Schedule</h2>

The defending champion of the ODI format, India will play its first&nbsp;match on September 2 against Pakistan and after a break day will play against Nepal on September 4.&nbsp;

Pakistan vs India, Saturday, September 2, Kandy

India vs Nepal, Monday, September 4, Kandy

<h2>Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan Full Schedule:</h2>

After refusing to play in Pakistan, the match between Team India and Pakistan will be held in Sri Lanka's Kandy at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on September 2. Till now, Team India has won the tournament six times.&nbsp;

<h2>Asia Cup 2023 Venues</h2>

Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan  

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan  

R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Asia CUP 2023 Full Schedule: The most awaited cricket tournament the Asia Cup 2023 is all set to kick off from August 30 in Multan, with Pakistan and Afghanistan competing against each other in the first match. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will co-host the matches. The cricket tournament will consist of 13 matches in total, out of which four matches will be held in Pakistan, while the remaining nine will be held in Sri Lanka, including the Finals. The Iternational Cricket Council (ICC) announced the dates on 19 July 2023, approved by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The highly-anticipated match between India and Pakistan will take place on September 2 in Colombo, after Team India refused to play in Pakistan. In a tweet, Jay Shah, ACC President and BCCI secretary said, "I am happy to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated Men's ODI #AsiaCup2023, a symbol of unity and togetherness binding diverse nations together! Let's join hands in the celebration of cricketing excellence and cherish the bonds that connect us all. @ACCMedia1." Here's everything you need to know about the Asia Cup 2023: Opening Date: August 30 GROUP A: India, Pakistan & Nepal GROUP B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Afghanistan Asia Cup 2023 Full Schedule: Group Stage Pakistan vs Nepal, Wednesday, August 30, Multan Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Thursday, August 31, Kandy Pakistan vs India, Saturday, September 2, Kandy Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Sunday, September 3, Lahore India vs Nepal, Monday, September 4, Kandy Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Tuesday, September 5, Lahore Super 4s A1 vs B2, Wednesday, September 6, Lahore B1 vs B2, Saturday, September 9, Colombo A1 vs A2, Sunday, September 10, Colombo A2 vs B1, Tuesday, September 12, Colombo A1 vs B1, Thursday, September 14, Colombo A2 vs B2, Friday, September 15, Colombo Final Super 4s I vs Super 4s II, Friday, September 17, Colombo Asia Cup 2023: India's Full Schedule The defending champion of the ODI format, India will play its first match on September 2 against Pakistan and after a break day will play against Nepal on September 4. Pakistan vs India, Saturday, September 2, Kandy India vs Nepal, Monday, September 4, Kandy Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan Full Schedule: After refusing to play in Pakistan, the match between Team India and Pakistan will be held in Sri Lanka's Kandy at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on September 2. Till now, Team India has won the tournament six times. Asia Cup 2023 Venues Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan   Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan   R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka (With inputs from agencies) 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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The winning numbers of Wednesday's (July 19) Powerball jackpot worth $1 billion, ranked as the third largest jackpot prize in the game's history have been drawn.&nbsp;

The numbers drawn for the third-largest prize in the game's history&nbsp;were white balls 7, 13, 10, 24, 11 and the red Powerball 24, CNN reported.&nbsp;

The officials said that the&nbsp;winning ticket for the jackpot was sold in California, at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles.

They added if an individual scores the grand jackpot prize, they will have a choice between a prize&nbsp;of $1 billion or $516.8 million before taxes. They added that the odds of winning the jackpot&nbsp;are 1 in 292.2 million.&nbsp;

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There were other winners as well after the drawing.

Previously, five tickets sold in Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania and New York matched all five white ball numbers and won a cash prize of $1 million in&nbsp;Monday's (July 17)&nbsp;drawing.

There had been 38 consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since April 19 this year, when a ticket in Ohio matched all five numbers and the Power Play to win a grand prize of $252.6 million. Until now, three people have won $2 million after matching all five numbers and the Power Play.&nbsp;

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Here's how you can participate in Powerball Jackpot

Powerball draws the winning numbers every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 pm ET. The game is supervised by Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL).&nbsp;

To participate in the Powerball jackpot, one needs to&nbsp;buy tickets from a retail store authorised to participate in the United States or&nbsp;online through the state lottery agency in some US states. Players can also add the Power Play feature for an additional $1. After purchasing a ticket, one needs to choose numbers between 1 and 69 and another number between 1 and 26. The officials then announce numbers from two separate drums, one containing the five white balls and the other holding the red balls.&nbsp;

To claim a win, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball.&nbsp;

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The winning numbers of Wednesday's (July 19) Powerball jackpot worth $1 billion, ranked as the third largest jackpot prize in the game's history have been drawn.

The winning numbers of Wednesday's (July 19) Powerball jackpot worth $1 billion, ranked as the third largest jackpot prize in the game's history have been drawn. The numbers drawn for the third-largest prize in the game's history were white balls 7, 13, 10, 24, 11 and the red Powerball 24, CNN reported. The officials said that the winning ticket for the jackpot was sold in California, at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles. They added if an individual scores the grand jackpot prize, they will have a choice between a prize of $1 billion or $516.8 million before taxes. They added that the odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. Also read | Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion: Here's everything you need to know about the next drawing on Wednesday There were other winners as well after the drawing. Previously, five tickets sold in Connecticut, Florida, Pennsylvania and New York matched all five white ball numbers and won a cash prize of $1 million in Monday's (July 17) drawing. There had been 38 consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since April 19 this year, when a ticket in Ohio matched all five numbers and the Power Play to win a grand prize of $252.6 million. Until now, three people have won $2 million after matching all five numbers and the Power Play. Also read | Powerball jackpot surges to $725 million after Monday's drawing; Check details for next date & more Here's how you can participate in Powerball Jackpot Powerball draws the winning numbers every week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 pm ET. The game is supervised by Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL). To participate in the Powerball jackpot, one needs to buy tickets from a retail store authorised to participate in the United States or online through the state lottery agency in some US states. Players can also add the Power Play feature for an additional $1. After purchasing a ticket, one needs to choose numbers between 1 and 69 and another number between 1 and 26. The officials then announce numbers from two separate drums, one containing the five white balls and the other holding the red balls. To claim a win, a player must match all five white balls and the red Powerball. (With inputs from agencies) 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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Seema Haider, a resident of Pakistan, and Sachin Meena, an Indian, were detained by the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of the Uttar Pradesh Police on Tuesday at an unidentified location in Noida. Officials from the Central intelligence agencies participated in the questioning for the second day in a row.

India: State police continues to question Pakistani national Seema Haider

Due to a shortage of vegetables, major markets in various Indian states are experiencing a spike in vegetable prices. According to Paul, the situation is unlikely to return to normal any time soon.

India: High vegetable prices affect consumer spending

The country's presidency has confirmed that the president of Russia won't be present at a summit in South Africa next month. The declaration of war on Russia follows the leader of South Africa's statement that any attempt to detain Vladimir Putin would constitute a declaration of war.

BRICS Summit 2023: South Africa obliged to arrest Putin if he lands in the country

According to rumours, rapper Travis Scott will no longer be performing near the Giza Pyramids. The Egyptian General Syndicate for Musical Professions reportedly decided to cancel Travis Scott's Utopia event after becoming aware of an online campaign against the rapper.

Egypt's musical syndicate cancels Travis Scott's concert :Reports

Scientists said on July 18 that a striking fossil found in northeastern China depicts a badger-like mammal mounting its prey and biting into its victim's ribcage 125 million years ago as it engaged in combat with a plant-eating dinosaur.

Fossil found in Northeastern China shows pugnacious mammal attacking a dinosaur

Food challenges are fun and people have now introduced so many of them on social media.&nbsp;But one needs to be careful. A 'fun game' for a group of friends&nbsp;turned fatal when one of them died during a&nbsp;"momo-eating challenge." In India's Bihar, a 25-year-old man named Bipin Kumar Paswan passed away after consuming an excessive amount of momos. 
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As per media reports, Bipin ate 150 momos to win a bet worth Rs 1,000. The incident happened in the Siwan district of Bihar, where the deceased&nbsp;agreed to the bet with friends on eating the most momos.

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Moments later when Bipin fainted, his friends initially thought he was&nbsp;acting sick to trick them, but they soon realsised that it was no joke, when&nbsp;he was unresponsive and took him to private hospitals where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp;

<h2>Father blames friends, says its a murder&nbsp;</h2>

Bipin used to work at a mobile repair shop and&nbsp;went to the shop as usual and met his friends later in the day. The group later decided to challenge on eating&nbsp;the maximum number of momos. Bipin also joined the challenge.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/popular-foods-in-india-606410">Also read | In pics | These are the most popular foods in India</a>

However, on the other hand, his father accused Bipin's friends of allegedly murdering him. He said that they deliberately proposed a momo-eating challenge and poisoned his son in the act.&nbsp;

Authorities are investigating the death and a medical report is awaited.

A similar instance occurred in June 2022, when a 50-year-old man choked on momos and passed away.&nbsp;

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Food challenges are fun and people have now introduced so many of them on social media. But one needs to be careful. A 'fun game' for a group of friends turned fatal when one of them died during a "momo-eating challenge.

Food challenges are fun and people have now introduced so many of them on social media. But one needs to be careful. A 'fun game' for a group of friends turned fatal when one of them died during a "momo-eating challenge." In India's Bihar, a 25-year-old man named Bipin Kumar Paswan passed away after consuming an excessive amount of momos. As per media reports, Bipin ate 150 momos to win a bet worth Rs 1,000. The incident happened in the Siwan district of Bihar, where the deceased agreed to the bet with friends on eating the most momos. Also read | Chinese restaurant lands in trouble after challenging customers to eat 108 dumplings Moments later when Bipin fainted, his friends initially thought he was acting sick to trick them, but they soon realsised that it was no joke, when he was unresponsive and took him to private hospitals where he was pronounced dead. Father blames friends, says its a murder Bipin used to work at a mobile repair shop and went to the shop as usual and met his friends later in the day. The group later decided to challenge on eating the maximum number of momos. Bipin also joined the challenge. Also read | In pics | These are the most popular foods in India However, on the other hand, his father accused Bipin's friends of allegedly murdering him. He said that they deliberately proposed a momo-eating challenge and poisoned his son in the act. Authorities are investigating the death and a medical report is awaited. A similar instance occurred in June 2022, when a 50-year-old man choked on momos and passed away. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

India: 'Too much of a good thing can be deadly': 25-year-old man dies after eating 150 momos during challenge

Despite a flurry of high-profile diplomatic efforts to mend relations with the United States, China's foreign minister, Qin Gang, has not been seen in public for more than three weeks.

China: Foreign Minister Qin Gang not seen in public for three weeks

BRICS Summit 2023: Russian President Putin to not go to South Africa for the Summit

Indian political leaders gathered at an all-party meet which was presided over by Rajnath Singh, the Indian defence minister. The meet was held in New Delhi a day after the old political parties formed a separate alliance. The goal of the meet was to bring the political parties together and address any issues that the leaders might want to bring up.

New Delhi: 32 legislative items to be discussed in monsoon session | India

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The country's presidency has confirmed that the president of Russia won't be present at a summit in South Africa next month. The declaration of war on Russia follows the leader of South Africa's statement that any attempt to detain Vladimir Putin would constitute a declaration of war.

Russian President Putin to skip BRICS Summit in South Africa

After a gap of nine days England and Australia will resume their hostilities for the Ashes at Old Trafford in Manchester. The Three Lions made a comeback at Headingley after losing the first two tests and will look to carry the momentum. Australia on the other hand just need a draw to retain the Ashes.

Ashes: Last chance saloon 2.0 for England

BRICS Summit 2023: FM Lavrov to represent Russia at the Summit

Young people in China are choosing to quit full-time jobs to become full-time children. When the young quit jobs, what impact does it have on the economy? Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: China's full-time children

A Japanese firm banned its employees from working late at night. This led to a boost in the fertility rate among the staffers. Should other Japanese businesses take a lesson? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Japanese firm bans late night work, baby boom follows

A new drug called Donanemab is posing a challenge to Alzheimer's Disease. It removes the protein build-up in the patient's brain. What is life like for a Dementia patient? Priyanka Sharma reports.

Gravitas: New drug claims to slow down Alzheimer's disease

In the last five months, over a hundred McDonald's staffers have spoken out against the fast food joint. Some say they were sexually assaulted, some were sexually abused while others fell prey to racism and homophobia. Girls as young as 17 were groped and harassed almost routinely. What does McDonald's have to say about it? Priyanka Sharma brings you the details.

Gravitas: Not 'lovin' it: Mcdonald's employees speak up against harassment

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