Zelensky Faces New Challenges as War Shifts Towards Closer Combat

The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their playoff series, ending an NBA-record 15-game postseason losing streak. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a focus on honoring fans who've supported the team through years without playoff wins. Jalen Brunson scored 40 points for the Knicks in Game 6, clinching a victory and advancing to the second round against the Boston Celtics.

Gomez began her music career with the pop rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene under a deal with Hollywood Records. They released their second album, "A Year Without Rain," which debuted in the U.S. In 2012, she announced a break from music, putting the band on hiatus. Gomez continued acting and released solo music. A documentary, "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me," provides an intimate look at her life and career.

Andrea Jenkyns was elected Member of Parliament for Morley and Outwood in 2015, defeating Ed Balls. She increased her vote share in the 2017 election despite Labour's gains. In July 2022, she became Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Education. In March 2024, Jenkyns disclosed that she had received abusive emails, including threats against her son.

GB News planned to employ 140 staff, including 120 journalists, upon launch. The channel intended to offer streaming, video-on-demand, and audio services. In January 2022, GB News announced its daily programming would begin with "God Save the Queen." In 2023, the channel expanded to a second location in Westminster. Later that year, GB News changed its top-level domain from .uk to .com to attract international readers. In October 2023, Ofcom launched an investigation into a broadcast on "Friday Morning with Esther and Philip" due to concerns.

- "Man Like Mobeen" follows Mobeen Deen, a 27-year-old Muslim man in Birmingham trying to leave behind his criminal past and live a devout life. - He's raising his younger sister while navigating the challenges of community life and his own personal struggles. - Mobeen often faces conflicts stemming from his past actions and attempts to reconcile them with his desire for a better future.

The Russo-Ukrainian War began in February 2014. It escalated significantly in 2022. A formal declaration of war has not been issued. The conflict involves multiple legal authorities and sanctions programs implemented by various countries. U.S. defense spending to counter the Russian war effort has exceeded the first 5 years of costs in Afghanistan. The situation includes close combat with high casualties, with new U.S. weapons delivered to Ukraine. Russia has rejected Western monitoring mechanisms and uses vague ceasefire terms to blame Ukraine for violations. Russian officials reference failed negotiations in Istanbul (March 2022) where a draft agreement would have effectively disarmed Ukraine and prevented it from joining military alliances.

Runcorn is a town defined by three bridges: the Silver Jubilee Bridge, Mersey Gateway, and Runcorn Railway Bridge, spanning the River Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal. The town center features Shopping City, an enclosed mall modeled after American style. Politics-wise, Runcorn falls under the Runcorn and Helsby constituency for House of Commons representation. Recently, a by-election was held on May 1st, 2025, following the resignation of former representative Amesbury who won the 2024 general election with a significant majority. Beyond infrastructure and politics, Runcorn boasts Town Park and Phoenix Park, offering amenities like a cafe, rock climbing wall, skate park, and BMX track. For sports enthusiasts, there are two senior football teams: Runcorn Linnets FC and Runcorn Town FC.

Stevie Martin is a comedian who grew up in Cheshire. She attributes her career to being auditioned for the Durham Revue by Ed Gamble and Nish Kumar. Martin was part of the sketch comedy group Massive Dad with Tessa Coates and Liz Kingsman. She has also written for television shows like The Russell Howard Hour. Martin currently resides in South London.

Two individuals, one from Derbyshire and the other from Suffolk, have won £1 million jackpots in the May 2025 Premium Bond prize draw. The Derbyshire winner purchased their winning bond (462DR240519) in 2021 and holds £25,361 worth of Premium Bonds. The Suffolk winner bought their lucky bond (300ZZ346515) in 2017 and holds £35,000 worth of bonds.

Minnesota election results are currently unofficial. Results for state and federal offices will be certified by the Minnesota State Canvassing Board on November 21, 2024. County results are unofficial until county canvassing boards meet following the election. Municipal and school district results are also unofficial. Recounts can be requested following canvassing. If recounts occur in federal, state, or county races, official results will be amended to reflect the recounted results.

Williams, born in Spain to Ghanaian parents, made his senior debut for the Spanish national team in 2016. He plays for Athletic Bilbao and is known for scoring important late goals in European competitions. His younger brother, Nico, is also a footballer who played for Athletic Bilbao.

Harrods is offering a gift set worth over £450. To receive the gift, customers need to join or sign in to the MyBeauty program and spend more than £250 on beauty products.

Real Betis Balompié is a Spanish football club based in Seville. The team originally wore blue jerseys and white shorts due to the easy availability of those colors. Real Betis has been relegated from La Liga twice (1999–2000 and 2013–14) but was promoted back each time. They moved to the Campo del Patronato Obrero in 1918, where they lost their first game against rivals Sevilla 5-1. In 2017, Real Betis wore Celtic-inspired hoops for Andalusia Day.

Brentford defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0, hindering Forest's pursuit of a top-three finish in the Premier League. This result complicates Forest's aspirations for Champions League qualification next season.

Jason Mantzoukas is a voice actor known for his roles in popular animated series. He voices Jay Bilzerian in "Big Mouth," Alex Dorpenberger in "Close Enough," Rex Splode in "Invincible," The Gray One in "HouseBroken," and Jankom Pog in "Star Trek: Prodigy." Mantzoukas started writing comedy sketches in high school and is also known for co-hosting the podcast "How Did This Get Made?". He was born with a severe egg allergy, experiencing anaphylaxis if ingested.

Following the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel established peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan, leading to the return of the Sinai Peninsula in 1982. This shift sparked significant tension within the Arab population. The Israeli nationalist ideology gained prominence, overshadowing its socialist roots. The conflict resulted in a devastating impact on Palestinians, with an estimated 10% of the adult male population facing death, injury, imprisonment, or exile. Israel's presence beyond the Green Line continues to be a point of contention. Over 600,000 Israeli settlers reside in these areas, representing approximately 10% of the Jewish Israeli population.

Daisy on Coronation Street is a complex character with a flirty nature and a lack of filter. She sees Jenny as her only mother figure and desires to rebuild their relationship. While still dating Ryan, Daisy appears to have moved on to Daniel. Ryan helps Daisy connect with her more human side, while she encourages him to loosen up.

The Prison Reform Trust is a non-profit organization that advocates for a just, humane, and effective prison system in the UK. They rely on public donations as they do not accept government funding. Reform UK is a political party formed by members who previously ran as Conservative Party candidates. Their 2024 general election platform was launched as a "contract" with voters, presented by party leader Nigel Farage. Reform UK initially operated as a limited company before transitioning to a more traditional party structure. The party has local affiliates like "Reform Derby" in addition to its national presence.