Times of India

The United States carried out a third round of strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran announced that it had once again closed the strategic waterway, stepped up attacks on US military facilities across the Gulf and warned that any retaliation would invite a "severe response."

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham achieved a historic World Cup scoring milestone for England. Bellingham scored twice in the quarterfinal victory, securing a semifinal berth for the team. Their combined six goals each set a new tournament benchmark for teammates from one nation. England defeated Norway in extra time, ending Haaland's scoring streak. The Three Lions now face Argentina in their quest for a World Cup final.

Defending champions Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Argentina in the tenth minute. Switzerland equalized in the second half, but a red card changed the match dynamics. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to seal the win. Argentina will now face England in the semifinals on Wednesday.

China is weighing curbs on overseas access to its top AI models, Reuters reports, with Alibaba, ByteDance and Z.ai called into Ministry of Commerce talks. The move would hit US firms like Airbnb, Cursor and DoorDash that leaned on cheap Chinese models such as Qwen, DeepSeek and GLM-5.2 to cut soaring AI costs. Existing open weights stay. Future ones may not.

A Bengaluru woman reported a delivery agent entered her flat without permission. He allegedly exposed himself after she refused his toilet request multiple times. The woman felt shocked and unsafe within her own home. She stated that a simple refusal should have ended the interaction. No police complaint has been filed regarding this disturbing incident.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the damaged vessel was located east of Oman and confirmed that the crew had safely evacuated. "UKMTO has been informed by military authorities and the CSO of the vessel that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a lifeboat," the British maritime agency said.

Playback legend S. Janaki passed away at eighty-eight years old. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the singer. He called her passing an irreparable loss to music and culture. Janaki sang thousands of songs in seventeen languages over six decades. Her versatile voice and melodies will continue to enchant listeners.

England secured a commanding 56-run victory in the final T20I match. Harry Brook and Jos Buttler's partnership proved decisive for the hosts. India's fielding lapses provided crucial lifelines to the English batsmen. This defeat resulted in India losing their top T20I ranking. England completed a dominant 4-0 series sweep over India.

Lionel Messi achieved a historic FIFA World Cup milestone on Saturday. He became the first player with ten assists in the tournament's history. This remarkable feat occurred during Argentina's quarterfinal match against Switzerland. Messi's assist moved him past Diego Maradona on the all-time charts. Argentina continues its pursuit of a fourth World Cup title.

Family members alleged police negligence in a Pocso case, leading to a brutal murder. Sub-inspector T Ramesh was suspended, and inspector B Kantha Reddy received a charge memo. The family also suspects the accused's involvement in the father's death a year prior. Police stated the father's death was due to ill health and the accused was counselled. The government sanctioned Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for the victim's sister.

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were the batters involved in the session, while Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Gurnoor Brar led the bowling group. India also used the services of local net bowlers, including two spinners and a fast bowler, to replicate different match scenarios.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 connecting Detroit and Windsor. Canada agreed to share net toll profits with the United States after construction costs. This agreement resolves a long-standing dispute between the two trading partners. Canada funded the entire $4.5 billion construction project over the Detroit River. The deal directs proceeds to a US-run regional development fund.

During her electrifying concert in Delhi, singer Jasmine Sandlas made a thrilling announcement about her engagement. With excitement radiating from her, she showcased her engagement ring and introduced her fiancé, Shekhar Chaudhary, to the captivated audience. The couple shared a joyful dance on stage as her popular song played, leaving fans both surprised and delighted. This concert kicked off her highly anticipated 'The Dream Girl India' tour.

Russia's Novosibirsk region is urging remote work and reduced car travel. This comes amid a deepening fuel crisis affecting many Russian areas. Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries have significantly impacted fuel supplies. One major facility in Omsk was recently disabled by an attack. This situation has led to fuel shortages and rationing across Russia.

A parliamentary panel noted concerns about the anti-corruption bill's arrest clause. Stakeholders found removing officials after thirty days constitutionally problematic. The draft report suggests a sunset clause for automatic reversal of barring. It also proposes using "suspension" instead of "removal" to avoid stigma. The committee's recommendations will be tabled in Lok Sabha soon.