Times of India

South Africa defeated England by seven wickets to reach the Champions Trophy semifinals, with Marco Jansen playing a crucial role. South Africa now wait to know their semifinal opponent, which will be either India or New Zealand. Despite the Proteas' poor history in ICC knockouts, Jansen remains confident about his team's chances.

India faces a tight schedule with only a day's rest between their final league match and the semifinal, posing recovery concerns for their bowlers. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate emphasises balancing player rest and maintaining match readiness. Potential adjustments may include limiting bowlers' overs against New Zealand to ensure top performance in the semifinal.

In Kolkata, brothers Pranay and Prasun Dey, overwhelmed by financial troubles and losses in their family business, planned a suicide pact. Following a car accident that was intended to be fatal, police discovered that the brothers had killed their wives and Prasun's daughter, with Pratip, Pranay's son, surviving the ordeal.

South Africa secured a semi-final spot in the Champions Trophy after a seven-wicket win over England, aided by Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen's bowling. India and New Zealand will face off to determine the semi-final fixtures. Despite Jofra Archer's early impact, England’s poor form continues, culminating in Jos Buttler's resignation as captain.

Anti DOGE protests took place at Tesla stores across the US, with demonstrators opposing Elon Musk's influence in Washington and urging Tesla boycotts. The protests addressed concerns about government spending cuts and potential conflicts of interest due to Musk’s business ties. Some protests involved vandalism and resulted in arrests.

England's head coach Brendon McCullum discussed their poor performance in the Champions Trophy, admitting disappointment and the need for improvements. He mentioned meeting ECB officials to plan future strategies and rebuild player confidence. McCullum also indicated upcoming decisions on leadership positions and emphasised learning lessons to enhance England's white ball cricket.

Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' continues to dominate the box office, achieving an impressive collection of Rs 433.50 crore in just 16 days. The film's captivating storyline and stellar performances have driven its success, with the potential for further growth, particularly on weekends and holidays.

The Australian cricket team has left for Dubai, while South Africa plan to leave soon for the Champions Trophy semifinals. Matches are scheduled in Dubai and Lahore, but the exact fixtures depend on India's match against New Zealand. Australia and South Africa aim to maximize training time by traveling early, possibly returning within 24 hours based on final standings.

The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed a £2.26 billion loan deal to strengthen Ukraine's defence, funded by immobilized Russian assets. This agreement focuses on enhancing Ukraine's domestic weapons production. The deal precedes a major summit on European security, with key leaders in attendance.

A 22-year-old woman Congress worker, Himani Narwal, who participated in Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', was found dead in a suitcase in Rohtak. Police suspect she was strangled. Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress MLA Bharat Bhushan Batra have called for an impartial investigation and blamed the state government for rising crime and failing to ensure women's safety.