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‘Show the world who we can be’: Kane reveals Tuchel’s half-time speech behind England's win over Croatia

Harry Kane reveals Thomas Tuchel’s inspiring half-time speech that helped England defeat Croatia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. Read reactions from Kane, Jude Bellingham and Tuchel, plus the latest update on Declan Rice’s injury concern

‘Fully justified response’: Zelensky blames Putin after massive strike on Moscow oil refinery | WATCH

Zelensky blamed Putin for the war after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in years, hitting an oil refinery and other targets. He called the strikes a justified response to Russian attacks.

FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised England's impressive 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Dallas Stadium, hailing the team's strong start to the tournament.

Shakira sparks dating rumours after spotted with The Lincoln Lawyer actor Manuel Garcia Rulfo

Shakira has sparked dating buzz after the singer was spotted with actor Manuel Garcia Rulfo. The actor is best known for his role in the show The Lincoln Lawyer.

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs skip key party meet raising speculations of a split

Lok Sabha floor leader Arvind Sawant, chief whip Anil Desai, and Nashik MP Rajabhau Waje were the only ones to be present in the meeting.

'Those who think I haven't been tough enough are jealous': Trump blasts critics of Iran peace deal

Trump fires back at critics of the Islamabad MOU with Iran, calling them 'jealous' while touting record stock market highs and plunging global oil prices.

BCCI eyes March 10 start for IPL 2027 to beat harsh summer heat

BCCI looks to pull IPL 2027 forward to March 10 to protect players and fans from harsh summer heat and monsoons. Read Devajit Saikia's update.

'The B-52 bomber's incredible range': How far can it fly on a single tank of fuel?
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The B-52 bomber flies an incredible 8,800 miles without refuelling, carrying 312,000 pounds of fuel. Upcoming Rolls-Royce engine upgrades will slash fuel burn by 30 per cent, allowing the bomber to strike global targets entirely independently.

How much fuel does a B-52 bomber consume on a typical mission?
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The B-52 Stratofortress carries 312,000 pounds of fuel and burns 3,300 gallons every hour. A standard 12-hour mission consumes 40,000 gallons. Upcoming Rolls-Royce F130 engine upgrades will slash this extreme fuel consumption by 30 per cent.

What is the top speed of the B-52 bomber & how does it compare to modern bombers?
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The B-52 reaches a top speed of 650 mph, making it slower than the Mach 1.25 B-1B Lancer but comparable to the B-2 stealth bomber. Rather than relying on supersonic speed, it survives by launching hypersonic standoff weapons from safe distances.

Taiwan hopes US to approve $14 billion arms sale 'as soon as possible', China calls deal 'dead end'

Earlier this month, Marco Rubio said the proposed $14 billion arms deal remained under review, while US officials said they were also evaluating weapons stockpiles amid operations related to Iran.

South Korean boy group ENHYPEN enter new era as 6-member group after Heeseung's exit

Korean boy group ENHYPEN will be reportedly returning back as a six-member group after the exit of Heesung. Read to know more details after their comeback.

CM Omar Abdullah reviews arrangements for annual Kheer Bhawani Mela at Tulmulla

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visits the historic Kheer Bhawani temple in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, to review preparations and assure smooth facilities for the annual June 22 mela.

How many people does it take to operate a B-52 bomber?
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The current B-52H bomber requires a five-person crew, including pilots, navigators, and an electronic warfare officer. However, upcoming B-52J radar upgrades will reduce this to a four-person team to operate the USD 84 million aircraft.

How much does a B-52 bomber cost to operate per hour?
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Operating the B-52 bomber costs the US Air Force roughly USD 88,000 per flight hour. Burning 3,300 gallons of fuel hourly, it still remains significantly cheaper to fly than modern stealth aircraft like the B-2 Spirit or the B-1 Lancer.

FIFA 2026 | 'He goes into the path of Bruno Fernandes': Ronaldo gets called out by Henry for DR Congo performance

Ronaldo failed to score a goal for his side, a streak which reaches as back as FIFA World Cup 2022 when he last scored a goal for Portugal via a penalty against Ghana. Former France star Thierry Henry called out Ronaldo for trying too hard to score and denying teammates the chance to do so.

PM Modi Arrives in Paris After Concluding G7 Summit in Evian

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Paris for the final leg of his high-profile European tour. After concluding a series of productive sessions at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains—where he championed the interests of the Global South and called for enhanced international financial resilience—PM Modi now turns his focus to the future of technology and innovation.

Ebola scare in Kerala: Woman returning from South Sudan falls ill – What we know

A woman who recently returned from South Sudan has been isolated at Kottayam Medical College after developing Ebola-like symptoms. Tests are underway, and Kerala health authorities have begun monitoring contacts.

Outrage in Pakistan after 18-year-old woman dies following repeated sexual assault by employer’s son and driver

An 18-year-old girl was repeatedly raped by her employer's son and his driver for over a year in Pakistan. She got pregnant and was forced to get an abortion. The physical repercussions of the ordeal made her so sick that she passed away last month.