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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ancelotti confirms Neymar is fit for Brazil's clash against Norway

Ahead of Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Norway, head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed that Neymar is fully fit and available for selection.

UK national crime agency & WEF release child safety guidelines

The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have released a new set of strategic guidelines aimed at combatting the rapid rise of AI-facilitated child exploitation. With deepfake imagery and AI-generated abuse material seeing a staggering surge over the past year, these guidelines outline a "Safer by Design" framework for tech platforms.

Meet top 5 batters with most runs in IND vs ENG T20Is
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From Jos Buttler to Virat Kohli, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs in India vs England T20Is. This list also includes Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav

Ram Charan's Peddi to release on OTT soon, but not in Hindi

Ram Charan delivered one of this year's biggest hits, Peddi. After a month of its release, the sports drama is set to release on an OTT platform. But for the Hindi version, the movie buffs have to wait.

Iran issues stark warning to UK, France over Strait of Hormuz military plan

Iran has warned the UK and France against deploying military forces to the Strait of Hormuz, saying the security of the strategic waterway belongs to its coastal states.

Wicked Sunny: Akshay Kumar to return in a new comic avatar in Priyadarshan next, says report

Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan are expected to reunite for their ninth film with a comic thriller. The upcoming film has reportedly locked its title and is expected to go on floors at the end of this year.

Tea, chai, and the art of slowing down in Japan and India

Tea in Japan and India creates pauses in different ways Japan through silent ritual, India through social chai breaks, yet both cultures use tea to slow life and connect people.

Venezuela Earthquake: Lionel Messi shares heartfelt message after toll nears 3,000

Following a deadly earthquake in Venezuela, Lionel Messi sends a heartfelt message of support amidst his record-breaking World Cup run in the USA.

Dev Benegal’s English, August restored version to screen at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival

Based on Upamanyu Chatterjee’s bestselling 1988 novel, English, August is an irreverent, darkly comic exploration of post-colonial identity. It follows a young man from an elite, Westernized background cast adrift in the alien, bureaucratic landscape of small-town India.

America turns 250: Who were the founding fathers behind US independence?
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Founding Fathers led America’s independence and shaped the US Constitution. Key figures like Washington, Jefferson and Franklin built the nation’s democratic foundations.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s man of honor and best man revealed - no bridesmaids at the wedding

Swift and Kelce tied the knot on July 3 at Madison Square Garden, and they did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, unlike a traditional wedding.

Why are the B-52 bomber's wings so long and flexible?
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The B-52 bomber features a massive 185-foot flexible wing that acts as a giant shock absorber. The wingtips can bend upward by 22 feet in flight and droop downward by 11 feet on the ground, requiring special outrigger wheels while preventing structural cracks during heavy turbulence.

AI could operate companies under Argentina's new bill

Could the future of business be run entirely by algorithms? Argentina’s government has submitted a bold new bill to Congress proposing the creation of "non-human corporations"—a new legal category for companies managed and operated by AI agents. While President Javier Milei pitches this as the next evolution of corporate law, critics and legal experts are sounding the alarm on accountability and the "liability gap."

CM Vijay to visit Karur on July 10, meet kin of stampede victims

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to embark on his first official tour to Karur on July 10, 2026, to personally meet the families of the 41 victims who lost their lives in the tragic stampede at a political rally last September. The visit comes amidst intense political friction, with the opposition DMK moving the Supreme Court to seek safeguards regarding the ongoing CBI investigation.

Mourners chant ‘death’ to America and Israel at Khamenei funeral; Trump says ‘gave them a week off’

Some mourners carried banners and red flags, symbols of revenge in Shiite Islam, while crowds of men rhythmically beat their chests in mourning. Some mourners carried portraits of Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has succeeded his father but remained out of public sight.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russian drone ignites fire in Zaporizhzhia apartment block

A Russian drone strike ignited a massive fire in a residential apartment block in Zaporizhzhia today. Emergency crews are on the scene attempting to contain the blaze and evacuate residents. We are tracking the impact of this latest attack on civilian infrastructure in the region.

Khamenei funeral: Thousands gather to pay last respect to Ali Khamenei

Thousands of mourners have gathered at the Grand Mosalla in Tehran as Iran begins a week-long funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony follows his death during the February 2026 conflict. With the capital in lockdown, crowds have been captured chanting for revenge as the country navigates a major transition in leadership.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 on OTT: Here's when Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep's sequel starts streaming

Did you miss watching Anne Hathaway, and Meryl Streep's The Devil Wears Prada 2 during its theatrical run? If yes, then get ready to enjoy the film on OTT later this month.

Jürgen Klopp 'recharged and ready' for talks to become Germany manager

Jürgen Klopp declares he is "recharged and ready" for talks to become Germany's manager following Julian Nagelsmann's resignation after a shock 2026 World Cup exit.