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A man climbed Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower waving a Palestinian flag and shouting "Free Palestine." He spent 16 hours on the structure before being arrested by police. Authorities worked with emergency crews to safely negotiate the situation, leading to road closures and canceled parliamentary tours.

A visually impaired man was arrested at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 3.4 crore worth of gold from Dubai. Customs officials intercepted the passenger, discovering 3,995.22 grams of gold hidden under his shirt. His arrest followed the detention of Kannada actress Ranya Rao, who was found with 14.2 kg of gold valued at Rs 12.56 crore.

British actor Paapa Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter TV series has sparked debate among fans. Some applaud his talent while others criticize the deviation from the book's description. Adam Driver is suggested as a closer match to Alan Rickman's portrayal. The series is expected to premiere in 2027 after being delayed.

Team India is set to compete for their third ICC Champions Trophy title against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. Both teams, having faced recent disappointments in finals, are eager for glory. Key players like Rohit Sharma and Kane Williamson could potentially conclude their ODI careers. India's dominant journey and strong spin attack fuel high expectations in this finale.

More than 1,000 people have died in Syria following intense clashes between security forces and Assad loyalists. The violence, which erupted after an insurgent-led government took power, has targeted Alawites and caused devastating retribution killings.

President Trump questioned the legitimacy of the US-Canada border treaty and suggested revising it in a call with PM Trudeau. He expressed frustration over trade issues such as Canada's protected dairy sector. Trudeau dismissed Trump's justification and accused him of economic weakening attempts.

The college treated the incidents as ragging and suspended four students with immediate effect

Nasa has postponed the launch of its SPHEREx and PUNCH missions scheduled on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. The delay allows for further rocket checkouts. SPHEREx will scan the sky in infrared light to study galaxies and cosmic history, while PUNCH will investigate the sun's outer atmosphere and solar wind to improve space weather predictions.

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who recently completed 50 years in the film industry, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award

India face New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final in Dubai on Sunday, with the Kiwis having defeated India in their previous two meetings in the final of an ICC tournament. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli aim for their fourth ICC title, but Akaash Chopra warns of New Zealand's process-driven approach and their ability to present stiff challenges.

Earlier in the week, two men accused of cow slaughter were also “paraded and thrashed” in public by the police in Ujjain

After blaming constitutional institutions, government and media, Rahul has begun blaming his own people, alleges Trivedi; he is the most unsuccessful leader of Cong. in its 140-year history, adds the BJP leader

New Zealand are focusing on countering India's spin attack ahead of their ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai. Preparation includes specific strategies against Indian left-arm spinners Kuldeep, Jadeja and Axar, with support from net bowlers to simulate match conditions. New Zealand batters aim to improve their performance against spin to challenge India.

Vicky Kaushal's historical drama Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar, surpassed the Rs 500 crore mark at the Indian box office in just 23 days. The film's strong performance, particularly in Maharashtra, led to impressive weekend growth and made it Vicky's highest-earning film. It also sparked a treasure hunt around Asirgarh fort in Madhya Pradesh.

Mufti Shah Mir, involved in human trafficking and aiding Pakistan's ISI in abducting Indian businessman Kulbhushan Jadhav, was killed by unknown gunmen in Turbat, Balochistan. Mir, an important figure in spreading religious extremism and linked with ISI-led death squads, succumbed to his injuries after being shot multiple times.

Luis Pena, former UFC fighter, faced multiple arrests for domestic violence in 2021, leading to his contract termination with UFC. Despite pleading not guilty, charges against him were dismissed in 2023 and 2022. UFC acknowledged his mental health struggles but decided to end his promotional agreement. Pena then joined ACA and continues his career in boxing.