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24-year-old woman found dead in west Delhi; husband and father-in-law arrested in dowry death case. Police probe underway; post-mortem awaited.

In an unprecedented escalation of aerial warfare, Ukraine launched a record-breaking coordinated drone bombardment on the night of June 26, 2026, targeting over a dozen Russian regions and the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed that its air defenses intercepted 660 drones—the largest such assault since the start of the full-scale invasion four years ago.

Myanmar authorities destroyed illegal drugs worth an estimated $525 million in one of the country's biggest anti-narcotics operations. The massive haul, including methamphetamine, heroin and other illicit substances, was burned as officials reaffirmed their commitment to cracking down on drug trafficking. Watch the full report for the latest updates on Myanmar's war against illegal narcotics.

Captain Ajay Pant, a 38-year-old merchant navy officer from Nainital, Uttarakhand, remains in judicial custody in the United Kingdom following his arrest on June 14, 2026. The arrest occurred during a landmark operation in the English Channel, where British Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency (NCA) boarded and seized the tanker MV Smyrtos.

The Indian High Commission in London has officially confirmed it is providing active consular support to Captain Ajay Pant, the 38-year-old Indian merchant navy officer currently held in UK judicial custody. Captain Pant, a resident of Nainital, Uttarakhand, was arrested on June 14, 2026, following a high-profile seizure of his tanker, the MV Smyrtos, by British Royal Marines and the National Crime Agency (NCA).

Here are all the details for the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Day 17: Panama vs England, Croatia vs Ghana, Colombia vs Portugal, Dr Congo vs Uzbekistan, Algeria vs Austria and Jordan vs Argentina

A heatwave already puts stress on the body. Add alcohol to the mix, and the risks multiply. From dehydration and fainting to irregular heart rhythms and heatstroke, experts say drinking in extreme heat can quickly become dangerous.

The week leading up to the Fourth of July weekend will be extremely hot for parts of the United States as temperatures can go as high as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Even with temperatures near 90 F in other parts, it would feel like 105 F. This is because of the heat dome.

Cabo Verde became the smallest nation to reach the FIFA World Cup knockout stage on its tournament debut. After drawing all three group games, the Blue Sharks will take on Argentina in the Round of 32.

Buckingham Palace has released King Charles III's personal tax details for the first time. It shows the monarch has voluntarily paid more than £30 million in taxes since 2022. Read on to know more.

Ketan Agarwal's family has rejected claims that his murder was linked to him wearing a wig. His father said Siya Goyal's family already knew about it and claimed Siya herself wanted to go on the trek, dismissing the reported motive as baseless amid the ongoing investigation.

The US has launched strikes on Iranian military targets after a cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire, while US Central Command said it targeted missile, drone, and radar sites in retaliation. Iran's Revolutionary Guard has blamed the US and Israel for the latest escalation. Watch the latest updates.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Pakistan

Venezuela is facing its most significant humanitarian emergency in over a century following back-to-back earthquakes that struck north-central regions on June 24, 2026. The twin quakes, a magnitude 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a powerful magnitude 7.5 mainshock, have left a path of destruction across the country, with the coastal state of La Guaira emerging as the epicenter of the tragedy.

For millions of Iranians, the holy day of Ashura (June 25–26, 2026) has transcended its traditional religious significance, becoming a profound display of collective grief and national mourning. This year’s commemorations, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) in the Battle of Karbala, were held against the sobering backdrop of a nation reeling from the devastating war sparked by massive U.S.-Israeli strikes earlier this year.

A viral video from Chambery, France, shows shoppers rushing into a store to buy air conditioners as an intense heatwave grips the country. The frenzy comes amid record-breaking temperatures across France

Welcome To The Jungle, led by Akshay Kumar, opened at the box office with strong numbers. Helmed by Ahmed Khan, the comedy is the third installment of the iconic franchise. Read on to know more.

Japan is reeling from a series of powerful seismic events this week. Following a massive 7.2-magnitude quake that struck northeastern Japan on June 25, a second, intense 5.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the central prefecture of Yamanashi on Friday night, June 26, 2026.

South Korea has announced a massive expansion of its unmanned aerial capabilities as part of a strategic shift to counter growing threats from North Korea. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back confirmed that the military aims to procure approximately 11,000 commercial drones by the end of 2026 to serve as training platforms for the country’s ambitious "500,000 Drone Warriors" program.