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Donald Trump ordered a halt to trade with Spain, called it a "terrible partner," and reignited the Greenland dispute during the NATO summit, drawing sharp reactions.

Tamil Nadu is turning technology into a lifeline for wildlife. Using AI-powered alerts and data-driven tracking, the state has helped prevent train collisions and given elephants a safer path. The intelligent system sends real-time warnings when elephants are near tracks, turning near-misses into safe crossings. 9,481 safe elephant crossings on railway tracks so far.

DMK MLA Senthil Balaji has moved the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case alleging an attempt to influence a TVK MLA's vote in the Assembly Speaker election through an alleged Rs 35 crore bribe.

Tensions between the US and Iran have flared again. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire is over after US CENTCOM said it hit 80 Iranian targets in response to attacks on shipping. Strikes targeted defense systems and command networks. NATO's chief called the US action "absolutely necessary." Iran fired back, warning that any site enabling US attacks is a legitimate target and naming sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Thalapathy Vijay is very careful with the ticket price of his next and last film, Jana Nayagan. After a long delay, the movie will reportedly be released in July. No official confirmation.

Rajkummar Rao's first-look poster from Dada has been slammed by the social media users. Released on Wednesday, on the occasion of Sourav Ganguly's birthday, it features one of the most iconic moments from the Indian cricket history.

German school attack today: The incident in the German state of Bavaria on Wednesday left several injured. The suspect has been arrested. Police urged people to stay away from the area as a shooting spree is possible.

Scientists in Hyderabad have warned that dengue-carrying mosquitoes may be evolving resistance to conventional control measures. New research by CSIR-IICT and CSIR-CCMB raises fresh concerns over the future of dengue prevention and public health.

A massive ₹600 crore has been seized during Tamil Nadu polls as the Election Commission told the Madras High Court it is looking into alleged cash-for-vote cases. The HC was hearing a plea on money being distributed to influence voters. The EC also informed the court that children cannot be used in election-related activities and said the poll panel will consider new guidelines on campaigns.

Bengaluru Police have arrested a 45-year-old former daycare caretaker after a video allegedly showing children being abused at Capgemini’s creche surfaced online. The case sparked anger among parents and led to a wider probe into the facility’s staff. Police say they are also investigating whether the video was leaked with an 'ulterior motive'. The arrest has raised fresh concerns about safety and oversight in workplace daycare centers across the city.

Argentina produced a stunning comeback to keep their FIFA World Cup dreams alive, defeating Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash. Trailing 2-0 with just 11 minutes of regulation time remaining, the defending champions staged an incredible fightback to seal a place in the quarterfinals. Argentina will now face Switzerland in the last eight as their title defence gathers momentum. Watch the full story and match analysis.

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after the United States launched military strikes on Iran following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington says the operation was aimed at protecting global shipping and curbing Iran's ability to threaten vital oil routes.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast further spells of moderate to heavy rainfall in parts of Maharashtra. Authorities have advised residents living in landslide-prone areas and near overflowing rivers to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel during intense rainfall.

Kyiv endured a third straight night of Russian strikes that killed seven people, with fresh explosions reported in Kyiv and Kharkiv. As the attacks intensified, Zelensky pressed NATO leaders for more air defence systems, warning that civilians are bearing the brunt. Ukraine also stepped up long-range strikes inside Russia, hitting what Zelensky called "every major Russian refinery," including the country's largest. Trump said he spoke with both Zelensky and Putin. With escalation on both sides, the war is entering another dangerous phase.

Trump softened his tone on Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Ankara on Tuesday, calling her a "nice person" and saying they've had a "good week." That’s a shift from his weekend Truth Social post where he joked about needing a "restraining order" against her. The tension, Trump said, started after Italy refused to back US military action against Iran.

According to the Baruipur SP, Mondal was killed in retaliatory police fire after he tried to snatch an officer's weapon and opened fire during the crime scene reconstruction, and was declared dead after being rushed to hospital.

Boney Kapoor’s daughter Anshula Kapoor married Rohan Thakkar on July 6. A grand reception was hosted on Tuesday, July 8, and was attended by several Bollywood celebrities.

Apple has signed a chip agreement worth more than $30 billion with Broadcom to expand US manufacturing. The partnership will produce over 15 billion chips, support hundreds of jobs and strengthen Apple's domestic supply chain as demand for advanced semiconductors continues to grow.

US President Donald Trump said he believes the memorandum of understanding with Iran "is over" after the two sides exchanged strikes across the Middle East, though he added negotiators could continue talks if they wished. The latest escalation, including Iranian strikes on US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait following US action and renewed sanctions, has raised fresh concerns over regional stability and pushed oil prices higher.