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K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN bid farewell to their fans at the recent 11th anniversary fan meeting ahead of their mandatory military service. Read to know more.

Diljit Dosanjh's Aura World Tour is currently making headlines after it was briefly disrupted after a pro-Khalistan activist allegedly entered the stage during his performance. Read on to know more.

With two points from two games, Iran are second in Group G and still have a strong chance of reaching the Round of 32. They will now face Egypt in Seattle on Saturday.

After the intense internal party pressure and a sharp drop in popularity, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, ending his brief two-year premiership since leading Labour to power.

The European Union has lifted its restrictive travel advisory for Assam following a diplomatic visit. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a "vote of confidence" boosting tourism and investment.

Russian fighter jets leave black smoke due to incomplete fuel combustion in Soviet-era engines like the Klimov RD-33. While smokeless US fighters use advanced air-blast injectors, Russian designs prioritise rapid acceleration over clean burn.

While the loss against Proteas does make their life difficult, India still have things not too out of control but would have to be on top of their game.

Based on George R. R. Martin's Fire & Blood, the third season continues the escalating civil war in Westeros between the Greens, led by Queen Alicent's faction, and the Blacks, who support Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen's claim to the Iron Throne

Cape Verde has produced another massive shock at the FIFA World Cup 2026, holding two-time champions Uruguay to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Miami Stadium. In a night of high drama, the "Blue Sharks" took an early lead through a spectacular 30-yard free-kick from Kevin Pina.

Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing fresh turbulence after two rebel MPs publicly declared their support for Eknath Shinde. With reports suggesting that as many as six MPs could switch camps, pressure is mounting on Uddhav Thackeray, who has called an urgent meeting to assess the fallout and formulate the party's response amid the growing rebellion.

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England have been docked 12 World Test Championship (WTC) points and fined 50 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over rate during their defeat to New Zealand in the Oval Test.

Several European countries have issued weather alerts, cancelled public events and warned residents of potentially record-breaking temperatures as an intense heatwave grips the continent. Authorities are rolling out emergency measures to protect vulnerable populations as soaring temperatures raise concerns over public health, infrastructure and wildfire risks.

Firefighters and volunteers battled a fast-moving wildfire on the Greek island of Syros as helicopters were deployed to drop water and contain the spreading flames. Civil protection authorities issued alerts for residents as emergency crews worked to prevent the blaze from advancing further. The wildfire comes as Greece enters another dangerous fire season, with extreme heat and dry conditions raising the risk of major outbreaks. Scientists warn that climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of wildfires across the Mediterranean region, putting communities and ecosystems under growing threat.

South Africa's long-running 'Cash in the Sofa' controversy is back in the spotlight as President Cyril Ramaphosa seeks to halt an impeachment inquiry linked to the 2020 Phala Phala farm scandal. The case centers on allegations surrounding large sums of cash reportedly stolen from his game farm, triggering years of political and legal scrutiny.

Extreme heat, prolonged drought and strong winds are fueling wildfires across the western United States, heightening fire danger across the region. In Utah, a fast-growing wildfire has forced evacuations as firefighters battle to contain the blaze amid scorching temperatures and bone-dry conditions.

Iran-US deal hopes are shaking global markets. Investors are betting that progress in talks could ease sanctions, restore oil flows and reduce geopolitical risks across the Middle East. As optimism grows, Wall Street futures have climbed while crude prices have fallen sharply.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu and Iranian Supreme National Security Council Deputy Secretary Nezamipour will be in New Delhi for the meeting of the BRICS NSAs on June 22-23, which will set the stage for the summit of BRICS leaders in India in September. The discussions will focus on non-traditional security threats and emerging global challenges facing BRICS nations.

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has renamed Suhrawardy Avenue as Gopal Mukherjee Road, triggering a political and historical debate over whether the avenue honours Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy or educationist Dr Hassan Suhrawardy.