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England opener Ben Duckett stated they will test Indian batters with short balls. He acknowledged the challenge will differ from the T20 series. Duckett also discussed facing Jasprit Bumrah in the ODI format. He believes England players have individual plans for Bumrah. Despite T20 success, England anticipates a tough ODI series challenge.

The bodies of fifteen Indian nationals killed in Vietnam's boat tragedy have arrived in Mumbai. Ten victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. One Indian national remains hospitalized in Phu Quoc after a medical procedure. The speedboat carrying thirty-two Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island on Friday. Vietnamese authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident and detained the operator.

A legal notice challenges Sunetra Pawar's election as national NCP president. Praful Patel acknowledged a leadership vacuum and the need for corrective measures. The notice questions the validity of the election process and constitutional protocols followed. It also highlights inconsistencies in party submissions to the Election Commission. The party has fifteen days to declare the election and office-bearer list null and void.

Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy sparked outrage after saying France's football team had "no French players" ahead of the World Cup semi-final. Leaders in Spain and France condemned the remarks as xenophobic and racist. France defended the diversity of its national team, stressing all players are French citizens and should be judged by talent, not their background.

The Trump administration initiated a campaign against the International Criminal Court. This action targets the court's authority over American officials and military personnel. The United States argues the court threatens national sovereignty and self-governance. Diplomatic efforts and potential sanctions will be employed to disable the court. This move aims to protect American citizens from international prosecution.

Dinesh Karthik believes Andy Flower would be an excellent choice for England's Test coach. However, he feels Flower's existing commitments make this move highly unlikely. Flower has a three-year contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the IPL. This would mean missing parts of England's Test matches. The schedule presents significant challenges for such a dual role.

The BJP is raising eyebrows over Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's absence from Wayanad following a landslide, labeling them as part-time politicians and political tourists. Wayanad is crucial for the Gandhis, as it has been a significant political stronghold for Rahul. Meanwhile, Rahul has not been seen publicly for almost three weeks. In response, Congress defends their leaders, stating their absence helps maintain the focus on relief operations.

Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi's love story remains one of Hollywood's most enduring romances. Even years after the Road House star's death in 2009 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, Lisa still becomes emotional when she remembers the first time they danced together. What started as dance rehearsals during their teenage years soon blossomed into a romance that lasted more than three decades.

A US citizen arrested in a terror case seeks court permission to cook his own food. He has been on a hunger strike for over 50 days due to prison food. Matthew Aaron VanDyke claims jail meals are unsuitable for his dietary habits. His family is willing to cover all expenses for his personal cooking setup. The court has sought a response from Tihar Jail authorities.

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is significantly hindering its secretive hardware project. The litigation threatens OpenAI's engineering pipeline and its ability to recruit talent. OpenAI had aimed to launch its first consumer hardware product later this year. However, legal scrutiny now makes it difficult for the company to proceed. This legal action effectively derails OpenAI's hardware ambitions and future plans.

Liverpool and the Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has enjoyed huge success on the football field. Away from football, his personal life has also remained in the spotlight. His relationship with Argentine fashion designer and influencer Ailen Cova has attracted attention. The couple made their love public in late 2022.

Craig Berube unveiled Mitch Marner’s significant emotional presence in the locker room, and Sid Seixeiro has started a conversation on the leadership make-up of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The comments have raised questions about Auston Matthews’ captaincy, team culture and the impact of losing Marner. The discussion comes after a disappointing 2025-26 season in Toronto without the longtime forward.

Dubai's residential property sales saw a sixteen percent decrease in early 2026. This slowdown occurred as regional geopolitical tensions impacted buyer sentiment and demand. Despite this, sales remained fifteen percent higher than in the first half of 2024. Residential property prices saw a slight decline between February and April. However, 2025 was a record year for Dubai's property market.

France, Argentina, Spain and England are the last four standing. Here’s the not-so-brief guide to the World Cup’s first semi-final line-up featuring the top four ranked teams.

Anupam Kher addressed an old video of Naseeruddin Shah calling him a clown. He stated that he and Naseeruddin Shah respect each other and have met recently. Kher emphasized his achievements are due to hard work and divine grace. He believes trolls are trying to target him after his Ram Janmbhoomi comments. Kher concluded by asserting that self-made individuals are not afraid of abuse.