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Colombian football fan Andrés Gualteros cycles a massive 4,000km in just 17 days to watch his team beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at the World Cup.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called on the United States to approve a proposed $14 billion arms package as quickly as possible, arguing that the island needs stronger defenses amid growing pressure from China. Lai reiterated that Taiwan rejects unification with Beijing and remains committed to protecting its democratic way of life. The request comes as Washington continues reviewing the deal, while China has strongly opposed the proposal, describing it as a dead end and a threat to regional stability.

An analysis of the DNA of 42 prehistoric hunter-gatherers in Russia has revealed a plague strain that was extremely fatal, with the mortality rate among children particularly high. The Y. pestis strain discovered only now may have evolved around 5,700 years ago, they say.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Paris for the final leg of his international visit, with a packed schedule that includes bilateral meetings, a community event with the Indian diaspora, and participation in the prestigious VivaTech Summit. The visit highlights India's growing engagement with global partners in areas ranging from technology and innovation to strategic cooperation. PM Modi is expected to interact with world leaders, entrepreneurs, and members of the Indian community during his stay in the French capital.

The crime was reported to the national cybercrime reporting portal on June 16, after which the complaint was forwarded to the Delhi Police. The police have frozen nearly ₹4 crore of the defrauded money. Naresh Gujral runs a company in south Delhi dealing in textile, leather and apparel.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says Lebanon is at a "pivotal moment" following the recent agreement between Iran and the United States. Praising the deal as a "great victory" for Iran, Qassem argued that the development could reshape regional dynamics and ease tensions. He also stressed that any talks between Israel and Lebanon should remain focused on mutual security concerns.

Critics argue that such restrictions are difficult to implement effectively, may limit children's opportunities for social interaction, and could push online activity into less visible digital spaces where oversight becomes more challenging.

Anthropic has joined Frontier, becoming the first AI startup to back the carbon removal initiative. The move comes as AI companies face growing scrutiny over energy use, emissions and the environmental impact of rapidly expanding data centre infrastructure.

Actress Chae Won Bin will be reportedly part of the second season of Moving. The first season was premiered in 2023 and stars Han Hyo Joo, Zo In Sung, Lee Jung Ha and Go Yun Jung in key roles.

Tech billionaire Bill Gates appeared voluntarily before a congressional committee in Washington to answer questions about his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Gates said he hoped his testimony would assist efforts to deliver justice for victims. His ties to Epstein have faced renewed scrutiny after millions of pages of investigative documents were released by the US Department of Justice. Gates has denied any wrongdoing, while acknowledging that meeting Epstein was a mistake and a lapse in judgement.

As excitement builds for the most anticipated Cocktail 2, fans are looking back at the original film that won hearts with its fresh narrative, stellar performances, and timeless music. Here's a look at why the film was considered iconic and still feels fresh 14 years later.

Randhawa’s fashion week debut caps off an extraordinary month of unprecedented global milestones. Just weeks ago, he made history as the first mainstream Indian artist to officially collaborate in the K-pop universe.

Rising tensions between China and rival claimants in the South China Sea, particularly the Philippines, and tensions along the Taiwan Strait raise conflict risks. The next war could ignite if all sides do not avoid miscalculations

Manoj Bajpayee loves acting, and this is the profession he has been passionately following for years and will probably continue to do so in the coming decades too. In an exclusive chat with WION, he shared details about his journey, movies, and more.

For most fans, supporting their team means watching from the stands. For Andres Gualteros, it meant cycling nearly 4,000 kilometers from Bogota to Mexico City for the FIFA World Cup. His extraordinary journey is driven by passion for Colombia and a belief that football can bring people together during divided times. As Colombia competes on football’s biggest stage, Gualteros’ ride has become a symbol of dedication, unity, and the power of sport to inspire across borders.

A bitter coaching rivalry in Bihar has taken a dramatic turn. Raushan Anand, popularly known as Raushan Sir, has accused Faisal Khan (Khan Sir) of being responsible for the death of his brother Prince. Both brothers were earlier named in a vandalism case linked to Khan Sir's coaching centre. While Raushan Sir was arrested and later granted bail, Prince reportedly died in Nepal.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the viral moment involving Sam Altman at the India AI Impact Summit was caused by confusion and last-minute changes on stage, not rivalry. He also opened up about why he left OpenAI and founded Anthropic.

Principal Secretary Brijesh Singh underscores the urgent need to cultivate a society-wide cybersecurity mindset at the NSE launch of Dr. Durga Prasad Dube's new book.

The F-22 Raptor withstands intense air pressure using 39 per cent titanium and 24 per cent rigid composites. Its sleek design and internal weapon bays smoothly distribute airflow, allowing it to easily sustain extreme supersonic speeds.