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France is set to ban smoking in outdoor public areas near children from July 2025, including parks and beaches. Offenders risk €135 fines. Café terraces and e-cigarettes are not included, though new rules for vapes are planned. The move highlights a broader European trend to protect youngsters from tobacco.

In 2022, the value of MPs' votes in the Indian presidential election slipped from 708 to 700, mainly because Jammu & Kashmir had no legislature. Draupadi Murmu beat Yashwant Sinha in an election shaped by this change. The vote calculation relied on the number of legislative assembly members across states and union territories.

Arsenal pulled off a 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabéu, advancing to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009. Goals from Saka and Martinelli highlighted a night where Arsenal's defense shut down Madrid's attack. Next up for Arsenal: Paris Saint-Germain.

A western disturbance is expected to hit Rajasthan on May 30, 2025, bringing unusual thunderstorms, hailstorms, and strong winds to the typically hot and dry state. Residents should brace for scattered rainfall, brief cooling, and possible storm hazards.

Kerala faces its earliest monsoon since 2009, with the IMD forecasting robust rainfall across 31 regions including Delhi-Haryana-Chandigarh and Mumbai. The 2025 season is now expected to hit 106% of normal rains, reducing June's heatwaves and heightening flood risks in many states.

The mytho-adventure film 'Mirai' casts Teja Sajja as a young protector of nine sacred texts from Emperor Ashoka's time. The Hindi teaser promises stunning VFX, epic battles, and a visually rich journey blending myth with modern action, set for release on September 5, 2025.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education has declared the 2025 Class 10 results, recording a 93.68% pass rate. Students can check their results online and through alternative platforms like DigiLocker and SMS. The results come after the Class 8 announcement, with Class 5 results expected soon.

CBSE gives Class 10 and 12 students a clear online path to challenge their marks in 2025. Starting with marks verification, students can then request scanned answer sheets and, if needed, apply for re-evaluation. The process is done fully online, with clear deadlines and non-negotiable steps. Only one re-evaluation per subject is permitted.

Athletic Bilbao clinched their first Copa del Rey trophy since 1984, beating Mallorca in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. The club’s Basque pride, painful history of near-misses, and a hero-saving performance shaped this unforgettable night in Seville.

Hardik Pandya's growing presence as a leader is set to reshape Team India's finisher brigade, with IPL 2023 stars like Rahul Tewatia, Dhruv Jurel, and Rinku Singh now in the spotlight. Their explosive IPL performances could soon transform India's T20 and ODI strategies.