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Aryna Sabalenka faces Naomi Osaka in the first French Open women's night match in three years, while the men's draw opens up after major upsets at Roland Garros

A monkey infected with an Ebola strain bit a worker at the Montana lab, and Trump supporters are now questioning whether it was a deliberate act to unleash a new virus in America and ruin Donald Trump's legacy as president.

The United States has carried out strikes on Iranian radar and drone control sites in southern Iran, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The operation targeted facilities in Goruk and Qeshm Island following the reported downing of an American MQ-1 drone over international waters. US officials described the strikes as “self-defence” actions aimed at neutralising threats to regional shipping and military assets.

France has reportedly intercepted a Russian oil tanker as part of a broader effort to enforce sanctions and monitor maritime activity linked to Moscow. The operation comes amid heightened scrutiny over Russian energy exports following the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

A massive sandstorm recently engulfed the border regions of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, turning day into night. Watch the viral video capturing the towering wall of dust as high-velocity winds sweep across the Thar Desert.

Dua Lipa has reportedly married Callum Turner two years after dating the actor. Photos of their private ceremony went viral on social media. Here's their complete relationship timeline.

A car-ramming incident has been reported in the West Bank, triggering a major security response in the area. Initial reports suggest that two girls were injured after a vehicle struck pedestrians at a busy location. Security forces quickly arrived at the scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan criticised the growing popularity of the satirical Cockroach Janta Party, warning that youth may follow the “cockroach” if positive news is not highlighted. He stressed the importance of constructive journalism and responsible media during an event in Kerala.

Dua Lipa surprised her fans on Sunday as she married her longtime beau, Callum Turner, in an intimate ceremony in London. The British singer had been dating the actor for a long time and the pair had announced their engagement in July 2025.

Malaysia has begun enforcing a ban on social media accounts for children under 16. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube must verify users' ages or face fines of up to 10 million ringgit. The move aims to protect minors from cyberbullying and harmful online content.

Some relief is finally reaching global oil markets. Bloomberg reports that 29 of 109 large non-Iranian oil tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf have now crossed the Strait of Hormuz.

Wall Street is poised to extend its record-breaking rally into the coming week. U.S. benchmarks hit record closing highs on Friday and posted weekly and monthly gains.

Rumours that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned over growing IRGC influence spread after a cryptic social media post. However, Iranian officials swiftly denied the reports, calling them false and politically motivated, as Tehran continues negotiations with the US amid regional tensions.

The European Union is now considering putting its own sanctions mechanism on pause, and the reason is the surge in oil prices due to the war in West Asia. According to a Bloomberg report, Brussels is weighing a temporary freeze on its price cap on russian oil.

The era of easy rate cuts may be coming to an end. Global central banks are shifting towards tighter money, and inflation may force more hikes ahead.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have flared again after CENTCOM confirmed strikes on Iranian radar, drone command and control facilities following the reported shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone over international waters. American fighter jets targeted sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, saying the operation was a measured response to threats against US assets and commercial shipping in the region.

A Bank of America report is sounding the alarm on artificial intelligence and its impact on global employment. The report says 24 percent of jobs worldwide, or roughly 838 million positions, are exposed to generative AI.

Delhi Police's Special Cell has claimed a major breakthrough after busting an alleged Pakistan-linked terror module and preventing what investigators describe as a possible attack plan targeting the national capital. Officials say the accused had links to a network under investigation for cross-border terror activities and alleged connections to the Dawood Ibrahim nexus. The operation reportedly involved surveillance across multiple locations, including Delhi and Mumbai.

A fresh round of tensions has gripped the Gulf after Iran's IRGC claimed it targeted an air base allegedly linked to a recent US strike on a telecommunications tower on Sirik Island in southern Iran. At the same time, Kuwait's military reported intercepting hostile missiles and drones in its airspace, raising fears of a broader regional escalation.