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FIFA 2026 | Egypt file official complaint with FIFA after R16 loss vs Argentina

Egypt's FA has filed an official complaint with FIFA against referee François Letexier after their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, alleging refereeing errors and "double standards" that cost them the match.

PM Narendra Modi quotes Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karan Johar calls it language of love

PM Narendra Modi is in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he mentioned Karan Johar’s debut and cult-classic Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The director, who is all heart with Modi's special mention, has now reacted to it.

PM Modi visits historic Prambanan Temple, strengthens India-Indonesia cultural diplomacy

The restoration initiative reflects India's broader cultural diplomacy and Act East policy, under which it has collaborated with countries across South and Southeast Asia to preserve monuments showcasing their shared historical and cultural legacy.

'Om Namah Shivaya’ chants echoing: The Hindu connection of Prambanan Temple visited by PM Modi in Indonesia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Indonesia's Prambanan Temple with President Prabowo Subianto to launch an India-supported restoration project. Here is why the Hindu temple is symbol of India-Indonesia civilisational ties

FIFA=Fixing it for Argentina? Referee decisions in Egypt match kick up a storm

Controversial refereeing decisions in Argentinas World Cup clash with Egypt have reignited accusations of bias. Here is why fans are questioning FIFA and VAR

Ravi Mohan withdraws decision to quit films amid divorce proceedings with Aarti Ravi: 'I won't betray my fans'

Tamil actor Ravi Mohan has recently revealed that he will not be taking a break from acting as announced earlier amid the ongoing divorce proceedings with estranged wife Aarti Ravi.

French court clears Marine Le Pen to fight 2027 poll

French court has cleared Marine Le Pen to contest the 2027 presidential election, removing a major legal hurdle ahead of the vote. The ruling is expected to reshape France's political landscape as parties prepare for the next election cycle. The decision has sparked renewed debate over the country's future leadership.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Star players drive jersey sales at World Cup store

Star player performances and personalized jersey requests are causing unprecedented spikes in merchandise demand globally, prompting Adidas to report temporary shortages of customization letters like "V" for stars such as Kai Havertz.

Thane hospital row: 3 Shiv Sena corporator's associates arrested after assault on female doctor, staff

The incident occurred on Monday evening at the KDMC-run Shastri Nagar Hospital in Kalyan after doctors Srishti Bawiskar and Vaibhav Salunkhe advised a newborn's family to shift the infant to another hospital because no beds were available in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

WION Decodes: Why is the US threatening India with fresh 12.5% tariff under Section 301? Which industries stand to lose the most?

Could the proposed 12.5% US tariff derail the long-awaited India-US trade deal? Washington has opened a fresh trade front, but which Indian industries face the biggest risk, why is the US citing forced labour concerns, and how is New Delhi fighting back? Scroll down for a simple explainer.

Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over, berates them as 's**m and sick people'

US President Donald Trump declares the ceasefire agreement with Iran is officially "over," unleashing a scathing attack on Iranian leadership at the NATO summit following recent military escalations.

FIFA 2026 | England players to be instructed to avoid jumping hoardings in aftermath of Henderson injury

England players told to avoid jumping over hoardings after Jordan Henderson's freak wrist injury during World Cup celebrations; he faces surgery and could miss England's quarter-final vs Norway.

'47 hours without landing': How a B-52 bomber keeps flying when most aircraft cannot
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In 1994, two B-52 bombers flew for 47.2 hours during Exercise Global Power 94-7, circumnavigating the globe and striking a target in Kuwait. Relying on five mid-air refuellings, this 20,000-mile nonstop mission proved the bomber's unmatched reach.

Europe's Largest Active Volcano Erupts In Sicily

Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna, erupted in Sicily, sending ash and volcanic material into the sky. Authorities say volcanic activity has since eased, with tremor levels dropping and ash emissions subsiding. Mount Etna remains under a yellow alert as officials continue to monitor the situation.

Nocebo Effect? Mysterious illness plagues Grand Canyon rafters

Could it be a case of mass hysteria or Nocebo? Rafters who went to the Grand Canyon in May and June have been complaining of an illness with varied symptoms. No one knows what caused it, and whether they are even related.

The hidden machine behind the machine: Who really gets a B-52 bomber airborne?
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Keeping the B-52 flying requires 62 maintenance hours per flight hour. Ground crews battle metal fatigue and 'vanishing vendor syndrome' by cannibalising old parts. A USD 48.6 billion engine upgrade will soon relieve maintainers well into the 2060s.

A bag of air from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is up for sale for $50,000 and people are actually interested

Swifties may not have got a glimpse of Taylor Swift's wedding, but they can have some of the wedding trash as memorabilia. Trash from the Swift-Kelce wedding venue is now up for sale, and people are even buying it for $25 a piece.

Elon Musk calls Grok 4.5 an 'Opus-class' AI model. Here's what that means

Elon Musk has announced that Grok 4.5 will be released to the public tomorrow after private beta testing. The latest AI model is expected to offer faster performance, improved efficiency and lower operating costs as competition among leading AI companies continues to grow.

FIFA 2026 | FIFA issues statement on social media influencer getting racially abused in Argentina match

FIFA is investigating racist abuse of social media influencer IShowSpeed by an Argentina fan during the World Cup, days after Kylian Mbappé faced similar racist remarks from a Paraguayan senator online.