In Bengaluru, New Zealand needs 107 runs to win its first Test on Indian soil since 1988 after India collapsed in the final session despite a strong fightback from Sarfaraz Khan and Rishabh Pant, who put on 177 runs in a thrilling fourth-wicket stand. India, after being bowled out for its lowest score in Tests on home soil, collapsed to 462 all out in its second innings, setting a 107-run victory target for New Zealand. The second Test in the three-match series will be played in Pune starting next Thursday, with India leading the World Test Championship standings.
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Almost 1000 firefighters and helicopters have been battling a 240-hectare wildfire near Marseille, France, with improved conditions aiding their efforts; 150 people were evacuated, and 150 homes were protected, though two firefighters were injured. Meanwhile, in Spain, a separate wildfire in Toledo province has scorched 3200 hectares, with concerns over strong winds and high temperatures affecting firefighting efforts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Firefighters in France are working hard to put out a...
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