Spain topped Group H with a 1-0 win over Uruguay, secured by Álex Baena’s first-half goal after a costly Fernando Muslera error. Despite Uruguay’s late pressure and a few clear chances, Spain’s control and discipline proved decisive. The result sends Spain into the Round of 32 unbeaten, while Uruguay exit after a wasteful, inconsistent group-stage campaign.
The US said the strikes on Iran were a "powerful response" to Tehran's attack on a commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz on June 25.
Venezuela reels from twin earthquakes, with the death toll tragically climbing to 920 and over 50,000 reported missing amidst widespread devastation. Rescue efforts are in full swing, with international aid pouring in from nations like the US and India, which launched Operation Amistad. The humanitarian crisis deepens, particularly for the millions of children affected, as the search for survivors continues under mountains of rubble.
The labourer reportedly came into contact with an electric source while carrying out the excavation.
Israel will keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, despite a new trilateral agreement with Lebanon and the US aimed at ending conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel's commitment to the security zone, while Lebanon's army will gradually take control as non-state armed groups disarm. The US hailed the accord as a crucial first step towards broader peace, though Hezbollah has rejected the negotiations.
Among sanctioned individuals is Alok Choudhari of Raipur, CEO of SBL Energy Limited which supplied 200 shipments of explosives and explosive-related materials to a firm that maintained SAF's arsenal.
A Pune realtor's murder investigation reveals a complex motive involving a secret relationship clashing with a family-arranged marriage. Police allege Siya Goyal, engaged to Ketan Agarwal, was close to co-accused Chetan Chaudhary. Investigators believe a forced marriage and a hidden affair led to the crime, with deleted chats and a staged push at Lohagad Fort central to the plot. Siya's brother has been questioned extensively.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut is still pending, but the focus shifted to Ireland's historic 34-run victory in the first T20I. Despite the loss, Shreyas Iyer vowed a strong comeback. Ireland's debutants impressed, with Jai Moondra and Matt Hollard making immediate impacts, while Abhishek Sharma's quickfire fifty wasn't enough for India.
The three-month legal review found no evidence from board committee minutes or witness interviews that Chakraborty raised concerns that "happenings and practices" at the bank were not aligned with his personal "values and ethics".
US forces struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar locations on Friday in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship, the US military said.
US Vice President JD Vance declared "violence will be met with violence" following American strikes on Iranian military sites. These retaliatory attacks targeted missile and drone facilities near the Strait of Hormuz, a direct response to Iran's drone strike on a cargo ship. Vance accused Tehran of violating a ceasefire agreement, while Iran's Ebrahim Azizi termed the action "ceasefire management," denying escalation.
Eight individuals arrested in connection with alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram temple have been remanded to judicial custody until Monday. Authorities recovered over Rs 79 lakh in cash from most of the accused. While no government employees are currently implicated, the investigation's scope may broaden, with charges including criminal conspiracy and breach of trust.
Ireland secured a historic 34-run victory over reigning T20 World Cup champions India in the first T20I at Belfast. Despite a blistering 50 off 20 balls from Abhishek Sharma, India faltered, failing to adapt to the conditions. Ireland posted 182/9, with Lorcan Tucker leading the charge. India were bowled out for 148, giving Ireland a 1-0 series lead.
The coastal area of La Guaira, near the capital Caracas, was the worst hit, with one building after another crumpled by the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes.
Trump's remarks on Truth Social on Friday came after the Telangana government named a road adjoining the US Consulate in the southern Indian city as "Donald Trump Avenue".
