Palmerston, the former chief mouser of the UK Foreign Office, has died in Bermuda, according to a social media post in his name. The cat, who retired in 2020 after four years of service, was a rescue cat adopted from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. News of his passing was announced in February 2025.
In other news, the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup is facing challenges. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav stated that his team is not worried about the threat of rain for their match against Pakistan. Pakistan had initially considered boycotting the Group A fixture in Colombo due to security concerns, but later reversed their decision.
Meanwhile, in Geneva, deadly drone strikes have cast a shadow over US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine. The strikes, which resulted in one death in both Ukraine and Russia, have raised doubts about the prospects of a ceasefire before the next round of negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have signaled difficulties in reaching an agreement as the conflict approaches its fifth year.
In Bangladesh, the Prime Minister-in-waiting, Tarique Rahman, urged opposition parties to collaborate with the incoming BNP government following its landslide victory in the first elections since Sheikh Hasina's ouster. Rahman emphasized the importance of unity for the country's progress.
Finally, in the T20 World Cup, England secured a five-wicket victory over Scotland, thanks to Tom Banton's unbeaten 63. The win keeps Harry Brook's side on track for the Super Eights. England's next match against Italy on Monday at Eden Gardens stadium will determine their advancement to the next round.
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