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History made in Dallas! Lionel Messi scores his record-breaking 17th goal to surpass Miroslav Klose as the all-time World Cup top scorer during Argentina's game against Austria. Full match details, penalty drama, and stats inside.

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa snubbed U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion of initiating military action against Hezbollah. Trump had floated this idea after expressing his frustration over Israel's approach towards Hezbollah. Speaking to the media, Al-Sharaa made it clear that the solution to the Lebanon crisis doesn't lie in bombing of cities.

The European Union has changed its mind on Indian state of Assam, after 47 years. Brussels' withdrawal of its negative travel advisory, in force since 1979, clears all 27 member states to visit nearly the entire state. The one carve-out: Charaideo, Tinsukia and Sivasagar remain flagged, as those three districts are still under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.

#Gravitas France is battling an intensifying heatwave that has pushed temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius, shut hundreds of schools and disrupted transport services. One of the most striking measures has been the government's decision to ban alcohol consumption in public places in regions under the highest heatwave alert as authorities scramble to deal with dangerous conditions.

After fifty days of intense protests disrupted supply of fuel, food and medical items across Bolivia, President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency. However, clashes broke out between protesters and security forces in Cochabamba, the political stronghold of ex-Bolivian President Evo Morales.

A massive explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG complex has left at least 13 people dead and 66 others injured, sending shockwaves through one of the world’s most important energy hubs. Authorities confirmed that foreign nationals, including Indians and Pakistanis, were among those killed in the tragedy.

Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh threat to Iran, both sides agreed on a roadmap towards inking a final deal within sixty days. In a big development, U.S. lifted sanctions on sale of Iranian oil after claiming that Tehran agreed to allow free transit through Strait of Hormuz and IAEA inspections. Technical talks between U.S. and Iran are expected to continue in the next few days and weeks.

An 18-year-old Palestinian student was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood while travelling to an examination centre. The attack comes amid continuing military operations and rising casualties in Gaza.

Alan Greenspan’s reign coincided with the so-called Great Moderation, a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007 that was marked by low inflation, stock market gains and strong economic growth. His tenure also witnessed crises, like the 1987 stock market crash and the dot-com burst.

Bolivia is witnessing renewed unrest after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency, authorizing security forces to remove roadblocks that have disrupted daily life and the economy for nearly two months. The protests have already claimed at least 14 lives, deepening political divisions across the country. Paz says the blockades are no longer peaceful demonstrations but a coordinated effort to undermine Bolivia’s democratic system, raising fears of further confrontation.

A devastating fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow has claimed 15 lives and left several others injured. Witnesses described scenes of panic as students jumped from the building to escape the rapidly spreading flames. Rescue teams, firefighters and medical personnel worked through the chaos to evacuate those trapped inside. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Authorities are investigating what caused the deadly blaze.

In a dangerous escalation, Moscow airports temporarily suspended flights amid the latest drone barrage. Moscow shot down more than 80 drones. Meanwhile, Russian attacks have left several dead in Ukraine. The escalation follows repeated strikes on Moscow's oil refinery.

Renowned music producer Clive Davis, who shaped the music of icons like Whitney Houston and Billy Joel, among others, died at the age of 94. Read more to know the exact cause of death.

US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a 60-day roadmap toward a political settlement, extending the ceasefire and making progress on nuclear inspections and sanctions, though a final deal remains uncertain.

James Coles earns his maiden England T20I call-up to face India, just months after his record-breaking £390k Hundred auction move. Jofra Archer returns to spearhead a 17-man squad under captain Harry Brook. Full squad, injuries, and schedule inside.

Nepal’s ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has entered a crucial phase of its first-ever national convention, with delegates gathering behind closed doors to debate the party’s future direction. Key discussions will focus on political strategy, organizational reforms, financial matters and proposed amendments to the party statute. The convention is also setting the stage for a closely watched leadership election that could shape the future of one of Nepal’s most influential political forces.

The blast, not a sabotage, happened when workers were restarting operations at the gas plant, which was halted after an Iranian attack in March.

In a major political setback for Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT), six MPs have crossed over to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction. Welcoming the leaders, Shinde said they had joined the party that truly follows Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology. Drawing parallels with the 2022 rebellion that saw 40 MLAs back him, Shinde called this move the "second phase" of that political shift and described it as a "sixer" for his camp. Is Maharashtra politics heading for another big realignment?

US President Donald Trump’s proposal for Syria to take over the fight against Hezbollah has hit a major roadblock. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has explicitly ruled out deploying Syrian troops to fight Hezbollah, stating that the crisis in Lebanon cannot be solved through war.