Times of India

After wrapping up its first week in theaters, Alia Bhatt's action thriller Alpha has grossed an impressive Rs 79.21 crore globally. Out of this, Rs 56.66 crore came from the Indian box office, while the film garnered Rs 22.55 crore internationally. With a net income of Rs 47.55 crore in India alone, Alpha showcased consistent performance throughout the weekdays, further establishing Alia Bhatt's notable status in the film industry.

England secured their first bilateral T20I series victory against India. Harry Brook's team achieved this landmark after a commanding nine-wicket win. This defeat marked India's first back-to-back series loss since early 2019. Brook and Phil Salt's unbeaten 146-run partnership powered the chase. England's clinical chase entered their own record books.

Kylian Mbappé missed the first World Cup penalty of his career during France's 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco, becoming only the second French player to fail from the spot in regulation time at the tournament. After a lengthy VAR review and Yassine Bounou's save, Mbappé bounced back with a stunning second-half goal to send France into the semi-finals.

A British teacher died after a hair transplant procedure in Turkey. He developed convulsions and cardiac arrest following local anaesthetic administration. The coroner suggested Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity as a possible cause. This rare condition can affect the brain and heart, becoming life-threatening. Experts urge careful consideration of all medical procedure risks.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad after a week of ceremonies. He ruled Iran for nearly thirty-seven years and died in recent airstrikes. Large crowds gathered for funeral processions which brought daily life to a standstill. His eldest son led prayers, but his successor was notably absent from the burial. This burial occurred amid renewed hostilities and recent strikes between the US and Iran.

France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a commanding 2-0 win over Morocco, powered by second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Despite Yassine Bounou’s penalty save and several crucial stops, Morocco could not withstand France’s relentless pressure. Les Bleus now head to Dallas, where they will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.

Reports have renewed speculation about Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's friendship after Lively and Ryan Reynolds were reportedly absent from Swift's wedding celebrations. Anonymous sources claimed Lively was disappointed and hoped to repair the friendship, but no invitation came. Other reports suggested the relationship may be beyond repair. However, neither Swift nor Lively has publicly addressed the rumors, leaving the claims based solely on unnamed insider reports.

Lewis Hamilton and the billionaire reality TV star and popular entrepreneur Kim Kardashian have turned heads with their whirlwind romance, sparking chaos among many. While there have been many speculations about Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton heading for a break up, it seems the socialite has given this relationship a lot of thought.

A husband faces murder charges in Washington after his wife's death was initially ruled sudden. Autopsy revealed Raajitha Sabbineni died from strangulation, leading to Avinash Narne's arrest. Investigators allege Narne had an affair and contacted another woman on the day of the incident. He reportedly sent her a photograph of his deceased wife's body. The investigation continues as community members express shock at the allegations.

Walmart heiresses Ann Walton Kroenke and Nancy Walton Laurie are icons of immense wealth, each showcasing their lifestyle choices through extravagant assets. While Ann is the proud owner of the sprawling Waggoner Ranch, one of the largest in the U.S., Nancy indulges in her luxurious $300 million superyacht, Kaos, which has drawn the ire of environmental activists.

Shreyas Iyer equalled Virat Kohli's record of six consecutive toss wins as India captain in T20Is and is now one shy of MS Dhoni's record of seven. Despite Iyer's luck at the toss, India have lost their last two matches to England. Injuries to Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy have further dented India's hopes ahead of the final two T20Is.

Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 3 introduces Holofoil Sprites which boost rare item discovery chances. These companions offer a five percent increase to finding rarer Sprite variants. Players can find these Sprites near Golden Fishing Spots and specific map locations. A special Holofoil Hours event on July 11, 2026, will increase spawn rates. This event also provides players with a Self-Revive Device and Shock Rock effects.

Three former Trinamool Congress leaders have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. They were immediately nominated as BJP candidates for upcoming Rajya Sabha bypolls. These by-elections are for seats that fell vacant after their resignations last month. Their move follows internal turmoil and a significant defeat for the TMC. The BJP aims to strengthen its West Bengal presence with their experience.