Defeating

• Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett accused Benjamin Netanyahu of abandoning the goal of defeating Hamas and effectively handing control of Gaza to Qatar. • The IDF is tightening its strike policy in Gaza, now requiring the chief of staff's explicit approval for certain operations. • The Central Elections Committee has banned poll workers from updating political parties on voter turnout to protect citizen privacy.

• Indian shuttler PV Sindhu secured a major upset victory on the first day of the Singapore Badminton Open 2026 by defeating the world number 6 player. • The opening round provided mixed results for the Indian contingent, as Ayush Shetty was eliminated early from the competition. • This victory marks a significant momentum shift for Sindhu as she competes against the world's top-ranked players in the tournament.

• CommBank Junior Matildas beat Vietnam 2-0 in the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals, securing their first-ever qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2026. • The historic win advances Australia to the semifinals against Japan on May 14. • This milestone marks a breakthrough for Australian women's youth football on the global stage.