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• Security failures at immigration detention centers managed by a prison multinational have been revealed, with warnings that current conditions are putting both staff and detainees at risk. • Concerns are rising over the emergence of "prediction markets," with experts fearing these platforms could trigger a new wave of gambling harm. • In sports, Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) have successfully secured their survival in their current competition.

• The Premier League concluded its season on Sunday with 10 concurrent matches, featuring a high-scoring "goal rush" across the league. • Key results included Tottenham Hotspur securing a victory that resulted in the relegation of West Ham, while Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool. • Other notable fixtures played on the final day included Fulham vs Newcastle, Manchester United vs Brighton, and West Ham vs Leeds United.

• Victor Wembanyama scored 27 points, including 18 in the first quarter, and grabbed 17 rebounds to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 126-97 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night in San Antonio. • The win gives the Spurs a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series, with Wembanyama driving past Rudy Gobert en route to dominating the host performance. • This blowout victory shifts momentum back to San Antonio after a competitive series, highlighting Wembanyama's return as a game-changer for the Spurs' playoff hopes.

• Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs sustained a concussion on a hard fall during the second quarter of Game 2 playoff loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, played only 12 minutes before exiting. • Spurs lost 106-103, evening the first-round series at 1-1; coach Mitch Johnson confirmed Wembanyama is in protocol and out for the game, emphasizing proper steps will be taken. • The incident occurred with 8:57 left in the second quarter while driving to the basket defended by Jrue Holiday, landing chin-first and briefly appearing knocked out.

• Portland Trail Blazers open NBA playoffs against San Antonio Spurs and rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama on April 19, 2026. • Wembanyama's defensive prowess and scoring threat challenge Blazers' playoff aspirations after strong regular season finish. • Matchup highlights young talent clash, with implications for first-round seeding.

Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industryIn Guyang-ri, a farming village of 70 households about 90 minutes south-east of Seoul, people gather for communal free lunches six days a week. The meals are funded by the village’s one-megawatt solar installation, which generates roughly 10m won ($6,800) in net profit each month.“Residents eat lunch together every day, so we see each other’s faces, talk together,” says Jeon Joo-young, the village chief. “Bonds and solidarity between residents become much stronger. Life becomes more enjoyable.” Continue reading...

The Charlotte Hornets face the San Antonio Spurs at 3:30 p.m. ET in an NBA regular-season game streamed on Prime Video. This matchup features contrasting team strategies amid playoff positioning efforts. It kicks off a full slate including Wizards-Celtics and Nuggets-Lakers later Saturday. NBA action highlights key Western Conference battles.