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Tom Banton's explosive batting set up a commanding win for England against Sri Lanka in the series decider. England secured the series with a dominant performance powered by Banton's innings.

Hundreds of Muslims gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government says the demolition is needed to widen roads ahead of the 2028 Hindu pilgrimage, which is expected to draw large crowds.

US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UN General Assembly concluded with mixed diplomatic outcomes. Russia and Germany re-established high-level talks, while China criticized Washington’s approach to the region.

Professor Biao Xiang, a 54-year-old anthropologist, has become an unlikely idol for anxious young Chinese people seeking guidance on navigating uncertainty in a rapidly changing country. He speaks at packed events in China and abroad about how young people's pursuit of approval from exams and jobs can damage their self-worth, and advises seeking meaning through connection with others. Living in Germany, he describes his role as addressing the "pain point of the times" in a society he believes is at a turning point.