SUMMARY: Casper Ruud became the first Norwegian to win a Masters 1000 title, defeating Jack Draper 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in the Madrid Open final. Ruud overcame a 5-3 deficit in the first set and sealed the win with a break at 2-2 in the third. The victory marked a significant milestone in Ruud’s career, propelling him back into the top 10 at No. 7. He expressed pride in his performance, acknowledging Draper’s strong play. Ruud, known for his clay court dominance, earned his 13th tour title and the first Norwegian Masters 1000 win since 1990 .

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SUMMARY: Brazilian police arrested two people in connection with an alleged bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga’s concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday. The concert, attended by around 2 million fans at Copacabana Beach, was the largest of the pop star’s career. Authorities said the plot was orchestrated by a group spreading hate speech against the LGBTQ community and seeking to recruit teenagers for attacks using explosives. Police raided 15 locations across Brazil, arresting suspects and confiscating devices. The group had used Lady Gaga’s fan nickname, “Little Monsters,” to lure teens online into violent content. The concert proceeded without incident.

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SUMMARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine has not been necessary and he hopes it remains so. He emphasized Russia’s capability to conclude the conflict started in 2022 with the desired outcome. Putin announced a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire from May 8 to 10 to mark Victory Day, which Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized as inadequate, urging a 30-day pause. Meanwhile, a Russian drone attack on Kyiv wounded 11 people, including children. Russia launched numerous drones and missiles overnight, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting many, while Russia claimed to have shot down Ukrainian drones.

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