Mick Schumacher's IndyCar debut in St. Petersburg ended abruptly with a first-lap crash, though he was unharmed. Meanwhile, Alex Palou dominated the race, securing victory from pole position.

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate, María Corina Machado, plans to return to Venezuela soon to aid in a democratic transition. Amidst political turmoil, she lauds U.S. actions, including Maduro's capture, while positioning herself for future leadership despite tensions with interim President Rodríguez.

Marco Odermatt clinched the men's World Cup downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, edging out Alexis Monney by a mere 0.04 seconds, with Stefan Rogentin in third. Despite spring-like conditions, Odermatt's skill on Kandahar's challenging course was praised, while Von Allmen, his closest competitor, faltered to sixth.

The U.S. and India have reached a pivotal trade agreement, significantly reducing tariffs on Indian goods and lifting a penalty duty linked to Russian oil imports. India plans to boost imports from the U.S., including energy and technology, while maintaining defense ties with Russia.

Apple is set to introduce Core AI, a new on-device AI framework replacing Core ML, across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 to enhance app integration. Announced at WWDC 2026, Core AI underscores Apple's focus on advancing AI capabilities, including offline features and enhanced developer tools.

The Rassemblement National (RN) has retracted its endorsement of Adrien Nave for Dunkerque's municipal elections, citing a breach in values linked to Antoine La Scola's involvement with Action Française. This follows a pattern of RN's heightened scrutiny of candidate backgrounds, as seen in a similar February incident in Carpentras.

Archaeologists have uncovered the 11th ancient skeleton in a cenote between Tulum and Playa del Carmen, suggesting ritualistic burials dating back 13,000 years. Amid looming threats from the Maya Train project, the region is set to become a national protected area to preserve its archaeological and ecological significance.

The UAE Ministry of Defence successfully intercepted Iranian missiles targeting the nation, ensuring no injuries or damage. Despite the interception, missile debris led to a civilian fatality and infrastructure damage, prompting flight suspensions and heightened security measures.

Ramadan in Algeria sees families grappling with rising food prices and a diminishing middle class, despite the country's wealth from oil and gas. Government measures, including wage and pension hikes, aim to stabilize the economy and alleviate public frustration during this festive period.

By the early 2030s, AI and robotics make work optional, flooding the economy with goods and services, as humanoid robots like Tesla's Optimus lead the charge. Elon Musk predicts AI surpassing human intelligence, Mars missions, and a post-scarcity economy by 2030.