Hong Kong Football Festival organizers face fan backlash after slashing top-tier ticket prices by HK$1,000 for Bayern Munich vs. Aston Villa, while other matches struggle to sell out.
India's Embassy criticizes The New York Times for using 'Pakistani Kashmir' instead of 'Pakistan-occupied Kashmir', asserting the region's integral part of India amid ongoing protests and violence in PoK.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, three months after the event was postponed due to a shooting outside the original venue. The dinner, now held at the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, aims to celebrate press freedom and raise funds for journalism scholarships, despite ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media over press access and freedom.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, marked by heightened security after a shooting incident in April, amidst ongoing clashes with the media over press freedom and access.
Four men, aged 23, 24, and 26, died at the scene after a black Seat Cupra crashed into a lamp-post on Liverpool Road, Huyton, Merseyside, around 02:00 BST. A 27-year-old passenger is in stable condition. Police are investigating and have closed eleven roads.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg stated the board is open to exploring staging the 150th Ashes Test in India, highlighting the Indian market's commercial significance, despite acknowledging scheduling challenges.
A Kenmore Air seaplane carrying 11 people crashed and caught fire in Shallow Bay off Sucia Island, Washington, after an emergency landing. All aboard were accounted for, but one person remains in critical condition with multiple injuries.
The China Coast Guard used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against multiple Philippine vessels near Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on July 24, leading to a standoff between 10 Philippine and 15 Chinese ships.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its 2027 home schedule, highlighted by simultaneous men's and women's Ashes series against Australia. The men's Ashes will begin June 18 at Trent Bridge, with the Rose Bowl hosting its first Test. Northern venues Headingley and Old Trafford were notably excluded from the men's Ashes fixtures, sparking debate.
In Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve, community forestry concessions are successfully combating rampant deforestation, maintaining near-zero forest loss. Strict management plans, FSC standards, and value-added timber products provide livelihoods and restore degraded land, demonstrating a sustainable model for conservation and economic development.
A Czech army "Venom" helicopter crashed at the Namest nad Oslavou air base, killing one soldier and injuring three others who were transported to the hospital. Five troops were on board the UH-1Y Venom.
Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking fifty (50 off 19 balls) to lead India to a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the opening T20I in Harare, becoming the youngest male international cricketer to score a fifty. The win also marked captain Shreyas Iyer's first T20I victory.
The 2027 Ashes series in England will not feature matches in northern venues like Headingley and Old Trafford, a decision criticized by Andy Burnham. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed the schedule, with all five Tests in the Midlands and south, including the Rose Bowl's debut.
Mumbai witnessed protests led by Rhiya Ahir and others in solidarity with CJP's agitation over an alleged NEET paper leak and condemning police action in Delhi. Rhiya confronted police, questioning their responsibility, while demonstrators freed detained protesters from a moving van. Police registered 13 FIRs against 400 people.
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare initiated a silent protest in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, backing Delhi students demonstrating against alleged examination irregularities and demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst CJP's ongoing agitation and clashes with police.
The Federal Highway Administration has removed numerous bike-related safety materials, including the Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool, from its website following Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's pledge to end support for "DEI bike lanes." This move, which includes stripping references to bike lanes and speed cameras from "Proven Safety Countermeasures," has raised concerns among safety advocates and some DOT staff about undermining road safety efforts.
England's men's Ashes series against Australia will start on 18 June next year at Trent Bridge, with the women's multi-format series beginning six days later. The men's series will conclude at the Kia Oval, while the women's series runs until 20 July.
An ACP was injured in stone-pelting during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in central Delhi, amid heightened security. This follows violent clashes two days prior during the CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march. CJP expressed readiness for talks with the government at a neutral venue.
Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis broke her own national 100m record, clocking 11.04 seconds and defeating five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah at the Tipos PTS meet in Slovakia. This achievement provides perfect preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from senators regarding the rising costs and lack of clear strategy for the Trump administration's war in Iran. Hegseth requested $67 billion in urgent funding, clashing with Democrats who criticized his leadership and the war's direction, citing troop deaths and unspent funds.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is drawing audiences on the strength of the director's name, despite a cast of major stars. The film has delivered Nolan's biggest global opening and set a 2026 Australian box office record.
Australia's cricket captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon are back in the 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh in August, following their recovery from injuries sustained during the Ashes.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, leading to a heated post-match scuffle involving Gavi, Leandro Paredes, and Dani Olmo. Despite Gavi's plea against suspensions, FIFA has launched an investigation into the incidents.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
