Times of India

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.

A rebel Trinamool Congress MLA will approach the Supreme Court regarding frozen party bank accounts. The Calcutta High Court allowed limited operation of these accounts for routine expenses. Ritabrata Banerjee alleges money laundering in aircraft and helicopter purchases using party funds. He plans to submit a complaint to the Enforcement Directorate in Delhi. The TMC denies all allegations, calling the probe politically motivated.

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed after fresh military strikes. Both nations launched attacks, expanding the conflict across the Gulf region. Iran targeted US air defence systems and facilities in several Middle Eastern countries. The United States struck approximately ninety military sites across Iran. These exchanges marked the biggest breach of the truce since April.

Sanju Samson's coach Biju George expressed disappointment over his omission from the Zimbabwe T20Is. George stated Samson deserved more opportunities after his World Cup heroics. He questioned the selectors' decisions regarding player treatment and opportunities. Samson's past junior career also saw similar perceived unfairness. The coach hopes Samson proves his critics wrong with future performances.

A three-year-old girl tragically died after slipping into rainwater outside her Ghaziabad home. Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Noida and Ghaziabad. A residential road in Vasundhara Sector 13 collapsed into a large pit after heavy rainfall. Several parts of Noida experienced knee-deep water, paralyzing normal daily activities. The incidents highlighted significant shortcomings in the civic infrastructure and monsoon preparedness.