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Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring from the spot and Goncalo Ramos heading a stoppage-time winner. The result sends Portugal into a Round of 16 clash with Spain and leaves Roberto Martinez weighing a major selection call.

PM Modi's reference to Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi as his "little sister" stemmed from a private conversation about the late Shinzo Abe. Takaichi said she regarded Abe as an elder brother and, given Abe's close bond with Modi, now looked to the Indian Prime Minister as her elder brother too.

Referring to the Places of Worship Act and the Ismail Faruqui verdict, the court said no temple, mosque or church is immune from acquisition. It also held that the petitioners, being tenants and not owners, had no legal basis to challenge the project.

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have killed 2,595 people, with thousands still missing. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors, while the government says there are no plans for mass graves.

Pritam and Pedro premiered on the streaming platform today. Helmed by Rajkumar Hirani, the show stars Arshad Warsi, Vir Hirani, Mona Singh, Vikrant Massey, and others.

Germany is hoping to expand defence industry ties with the U.S. and produce more U.S.-designed weaponry at factories in the country, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said Wednesday. The pitch comes just ahead of a major NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8 in Turkey, where European military expansion will remain in focus as U.S. President Donald Trump puts pressure on allies to spend more.

Cristiano Ronaldo keeps Portugal's FIFA World Cup 2026 dream alive after a dramatic comeback win over Croatia on an emotional night that honoured Diogo Jota

Portugal beat Austria 2-1 in R32 match on Thursday (Jul 2) and advanced to the next round. The team, however, pull out Jersey 21 tribute for former teammate Diogo Jota.

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated deepfake video portraying himself as a doctor treating "Trump Derangement Syndrome" (TDS). The clip mocks several prominent celebrity critics, including Whoopi Goldberg, Robert De Niro, Julia Roberts and Rosie O'Donnell, sparking fresh debate over the use of AI-generated political content.

Ukraine's repeated drone strikes on Russian oil refineries and fuel storage facilities have disrupted fuel production and distribution. As a result, several regions in Russia have experienced fuel shortages, causing supply disruptions and higher fuel prices. The shortages have also affected transportation, agriculture, and other industries that depend on a stable fuel supply. In response, Russia has introduced measures to protect domestic fuel availability and reduce the impact of the disruptions.

From the much-awaited Pritam & Pedro to the action thriller Silo Season 3, this Friday’s latest OTT releases offer plenty of viewing options. To make your upcoming weekend chilled and relaxed, take note of the new titles listed below and plan accordingly.

Netflix's new film Voicemails for Isabelle has struck an emotional chord with viewers worldwide. The newly released romantic drama is generating buzz across social media for its remarkable storyline and heartfelt moments.

France has officially announced the dates for its 2027 presidential election, setting the stage for a major political transition. With President Emmanuel Macron constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term, attention is already shifting to the candidates hoping to succeed him at the Élysée Palace.

Will petrol and diesel prices finally come down after months of pain at the pump? As global crude prices slide towards $71 a barrel, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has dropped a major hint. Scroll down to find out what he said.

Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout history as Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 to reach the Round of 16. Read the match report, records, statistics and Ronaldo's latest historic achievement

Switzerland and Algeria will meet in the round of 32 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada, on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Switzerland finished as Group B winners after a 1‑1 draw with Qatar, a 4‑1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a 2‑1 win against host Canada. Algeria advanced as one of the best third‑place teams from Group J after a 3‑0 loss to Argentina, a 2‑1 win over Jordan, and a 3‑3 draw with Austria.

Russia launched hypersonic missile strikes on Ukraine in its latest wave of attacks, intensifying the ongoing war. Explosions and air raid alerts were reported across multiple Ukrainian regions as authorities assessed the damage.

Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller who fled to Taiwan in 2019 after being detained by China in 2015 for selling content deemed critical of Beijing, died Thursday at the age of 70. Taiwan's semi-official Central News Agency reported that Lam had died at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei after a battle with cancer, citing an unnamed source.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's maiden visit to India saw both countries unveil a 16- point roadmap to deepen cooperation in economic security, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and critical technologies.