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Did America really become independent on July 4, 1776? Not exactly. As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, one of the biggest myths surrounding Independence Day is back in focus. Scroll down to discover what actually happened on July 4, 1776.

Messi recorded his ninth World Cup assist in Argentina’s 3-2 extra-time win over Cabo Verde, moving past Maradona’s record of eight.

All rumours were indeed true! US pop queen Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce were officially married at a lavish wedding at Madison Square Garden. As the wedding happened, here we take a look at the stars who arrived.

Assam’s Chota Tingrai Tea Estate launched India’s first commercial matcha, selling its debut batch in Guwahati and marking the country’s entry into the global matcha market.

Did Washington fear Israel could assassinate Iran's top negotiators and derail a fragile peace process? An explosive report says US officials quietly warned Tehran through intermediaries, but Benjamin Netanyahu's office has now issued a furious response, calling the claims "fake news".

Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce in a private ceremony on July 3, sparking curiosity and excitement among fans. Take a look at the staggering net worth of the newlyweds.

Supergirl has reportedly gone through creative differences, hinting at disappointing box office figures. Read to know more. The film released in cinemas on June 26.

After Argentina secured a hard-fought win over Cabo Verde to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, Lionel Messi said that the team knew it would be a difficult match but they knew how to suffer and pull it off.

The US will mark its 250th Independence Day on July 4 with a record-breaking fireworks show featuring 850,000 fireworks over Washington, DC. The 40-minute display by Pyrotecnico begins at 10:45 pm ET after President Donald Trump's address.

The designated individuals are accused of recruitment, training, infiltration and logistics support to financing, arms supply, drone-based weapons delivery and planning or facilitating terror attacks in India.

Alpha released in cinemas on July 3. Helmed by Shiva Rawail, the action thriller stars Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, among others. Read more to know the box office collection on day 1.

Extreme heat disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the US, forcing cancellations as 165 million people faced dangerous temperatures and public events were affected.

Messi hits 20 WC goals & 8 straight-match scoring streak as Argentina edge Cape Verde 3-2 (own goal) in extra time to reach pre-quarters.

Over four months after Iran's supreme leader, late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was assassinated in a combined attack by the US and Israeli forces, his funeral will begin ‌in ⁠Tehran ⁠on July 4 and conclude with ​his burial in the ​northeastern city of Mashhad ⁠on July ⁠9, reported ⁠state media

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for Maharashtra’s Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts as heavy rains continue to lash western India. The region is expected to experience intense rainfall, raising concerns over waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and possible flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel. Emergency response teams have also been placed on standby to manage any weather-related incidents.

Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, were not part of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden. But where were they? Read to know more.

Is America a nation strengthened by immigrants or a country whose identity is under threat? As the US marks its 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump have offered sharply different answers. Scroll down.

Jhon Arias found the net in 14th minute for Colombia and that remained the only goal of the match. Ghana were outplayed in all aspects of the game by Colombia and eventually crashed out of the tournament.

Russia has introduced a faster generation of jet powered attack drones, forcing Ukraine to rethink its air defence strategy. After fresh missile and drone strikes, Kyiv has appealed to nearly 40 partner nations for urgent Patriot interceptor missiles. How do these new drones work? Why are they harder to intercept? And could they change the balance of the air war? This report explains the latest escalation in Russia's aerial campaign.