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A French court has found Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds in a closely watched case with major political implications. However, the court also reduced restrictions related to her eligibility to contest elections, keeping questions alive about her future political ambitions. The ruling comes at a critical moment for France's political landscape and could have significant consequences for the country's right-wing movement and future elections.

Any move to readmit Turkey to the F-35 programme would have to clear a key legal hurdle under a 2020 law requiring the US administration to determine that Ankara no longer possesses or operates the Russian S-400 systems.

The world is closely watching the possibility that Turkey could once again receive America's most advanced stealth fighter, the F-35. The issue has returned to the center of international diplomacy as Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to meet on the sidelines of the summit. President Trump is expected to support efforts toward a potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. If this is approved, it would mark a dramatic shift in US-Turkey defense relations after years of tensions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on NATO allies to increase support for Ukraine's air defence capabilities as Russia continues large-scale missile and drone attacks. With concerns growing over shortages of Patriot missile systems and other critical defence equipment, Kyiv is seeking urgent assistance to protect cities and infrastructure. The appeal comes as NATO leaders meet to discuss security challenges facing Europe.

The F-22 Raptor safely lands without a parachute using a 10-degree aerodynamic braking posture. It relies on high-drag outward rudders and 4,000 PSI carbon wheel brakes to stop from 150 knots.

The F-22 Raptor uses a digital fly-by-wire system to stabilise its airframe. Advanced 32-bit processors and gyroscopes calculate rapid corrections, adjusting thrust nozzles automatically.

F-22 Raptor tyres wear out rapidly due to 150 mph landing speeds, a 60,000-pound landing weight, and extreme 320 PSI inflation. These tyres often require replacement after 30 to 50 landings.

The US Air Force is spending $10.9 billion (Rs 91,000 crore) to upgrade 154 F-22 jets. This modernisation adds infrared sensors, modern cryptography, and stealthy fuel tanks to extend its combat lifespan.

Meta is facing one of the biggest legal threats in tech history. Four US states are now seeking a record $1.4 trillion in penalties from the company over claims related to platform safety. The lawsuit alleges Meta misled users about how safe its platforms are. Meta is pushing back and denying the allegations.

A French court has found Marine Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds in a closely watched case with major political implications. However, the court also reduced restrictions related to her eligibility to contest elections, keeping questions alive about her future political ambitions. The ruling comes at a critical moment for France's political landscape and could have significant consequences for the country's right-wing movement and future elections.

Tragedy has struck Kerala. A landslide hit near a tunnel project area in Wayanad, leaving 2 people dead and 7 others reportedly missing. Heavy rain and unstable terrain triggered the collapse, catching workers off guard. Right now, search and rescue teams are working non-stop to find those trapped under debris. It’s a heartbreaking scene for families waiting for answers, and for a state that knows the pain of landslides all too well.

The F-22 Raptor hides its engine compressor blades deep inside curved S-ducts to stop radar waves from hitting them. This prevents direct reflections, traps signals, and lowers heat emissions for maximum stealth.

The operation, codenamed “Operation Hard Ball”, targeted three transnational syndicates and resulted in the unsealing of three federal indictments in Los Angeles charging 37 defendants in total. Eleven arrests were made in California, with others in Indiana, Georgia, Canada, and Spain.

The IMD has issued red alerts for several states as heavy monsoon rain triggers deadly landslides in Kerala, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh.

India just made a big move in the Indo-Pacific. India and Indonesia have signed a deal to jointly develop Sabang Port at the northern tip of Sumatra — right at the mouth of the Malacca Strait. Why it matters: 40% of global trade passes through here. With India already building a transshipment hub at Great Nicobar, Sabang gives India a footprint on both sides of this critical chokepoint. For maritime experts, this isn’t just about trade. It’s about security, influence, and having eyes on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.

A Gujarat-bound Qatari crude oil tanker with 15 Indians on board was hit near the Strait of Hormuz in what looks like a suspected drone attack. 4 Indians were injured in the strike. As tensions flare in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, the Indian government moved fast to secure the vessel's safe passage to port. 15 crew members are now safe. The attack raises fresh concerns about safety in the Gulf for Indian sailors and energy shipments.

President Donald Trump says the White House South Lawn is getting an upgrade — a brand new granite helipad for Marine One. Sikorsky, the Lockheed Martin subsidiary that builds the presidential helicopters, will foot the $5 to $6 million bill. Trump says the next-gen Marine One helicopters are just too powerful and have been tearing up the lawn on landing.

Defending champions Argentina stage the mother of all comebacks, overcoming a 2-0 deficit against Egypt to win 3-2 in Atlanta. Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández seal a dramatic World Cup 2026 quarterfinal berth.

Addressing the Indonesian Parliament, PM Modi highlighted the role of Biju Patnaik, who undertook a death-defying rescue mission to safely fly Indonesia's then Prime Minister Sutan Sjahrir and Vice President Mohammad Hatta to India.