The family of former AFL star Tony Modra has thanked the public for their support following his serious injury in a truck crash last week. Modra has undergone two surgeries and is making progress, with his family expressing gratitude to passers-by and emergency services.
Iran's national football team left a handwritten note thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in the FIFA World Cup. The team, based in Tijuana due to restrictions, expressed pride and dignity in their message, which also called for peace.
Iran's national football team left a handwritten note in their dressing room thanking Los Angeles for its hospitality after a 0-0 draw with Belgium in the FIFA World Cup. The note expressed pride, honor, and dignity, and called for peace.
Police released CCTV of a pedestrian nearly hit by a car as part of an investigation into the fatal shooting of Hussein Dehaini, 33, in Melbourne's Ascot Vale. Dehaini, known to police with a criminal history, was shot in the lower body early Sunday and died en route to hospital. The offender fled in a white Mercedes.
A survey reveals 90% of Hongkongers want old-age self-sufficiency but expect 14 years of care dependency and 17 years of financial dependence. Many are unprepared for healthcare costs and retirement funding.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced 'major progress' in high-level talks with the US in Switzerland, including a roadmap for a deal within 60 days, a Lebanon de-confliction mechanism, and a direct communication line for the Strait of Hormuz. Technical negotiations are set to continue.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reported 4,106 civilians killed and 12,153 wounded between March 2 and June 21 due to military escalation. Recent Israeli airstrikes in Nabatieh killed 49 and wounded 32.
Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay's birthday saw widespread online wishes from fans and leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi. Amidst the celebrations, anticipation for his film 'Jana Nayagan' grew, though makers remained silent on updates.
St Helens secured a 38-6 victory over Huddersfield, but the win masks underlying issues. The club, accustomed to dominance, struggles against top teams and has seen mixed success with recent signings, putting pressure on coach Paul Rowley to rebuild.
LAPD released body-camera footage of the fatal shooting of Jameson, a two-year-old golden Saint Bernard doodle, shot during a disturbance call in Canoga Park. The incident sparked outrage as the noise was from a family celebrating the Knicks' NBA championship victory. The dog's owner disputes the police account.
Zhipu AI's market capitalization exceeded $128 billion on Monday, driven by investor optimism following the release of its new GLM-5.2 model. The model ranks second globally for front-end web development tasks.
Iran claims US-Iran talks in Switzerland have led to the lifting of blockades, release of frozen assets, and a reconstruction plan. Pakistani and Qatari mediation is credited. The next key challenge is deconfliction in Lebanon.
Hong Kong's government is releasing reports and plans, including a five-year plan and a poverty alleviation strategy, coinciding with a visit from Beijing official Xia Baolong. While the city rose in competitiveness rankings, critics argue the government is redefining its work on poverty by discarding the income-based poverty line, obscuring the full scope of the issue.
K-pop group Stray Kids will release their new album "This & That" on August 7 and embark on a new world tour. The album follows their "Skz It Tape" project and includes a pre-release single "Run It." The group recently headlined the Governors Ball Music Festival and is slated for Rock in Rio.
Heeseung, formerly of K-pop group Enhypen, will debut as a solo artist named Evan with his single "Ride or Die" on Monday. He left the group in March and participated in songwriting, composition, and creative direction for the release, aiming to offer hope and comfort to listeners.
The Queensland government has announced its Gold Coast Transport Plan, proposing metro-style buses to connect southern suburbs from Coolangatta to Robina. This plan replaces the axed stage-four light rail and aims for completion before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, with services running every 10 minutes.
The Queensland government has announced its Gold Coast Transport Plan, proposing metro-style buses as a replacement for the axed light rail stage 4. The "Gold Coast Surfer" aims to connect Coolangatta to Burleigh Heads and west to Robina, with services running every 10 minutes and a completion target of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. Costs and exact routes are still to be determined.
A survey by the Fair Tax Foundation reveals 67% of Britons want higher digital services taxes on global tech giants like Meta and Google to increase their UK tax contributions. The UK's 2% digital services tax, introduced in 2020, raised £800m in 2024-25 but faces criticism and US opposition.
CBSE has begun releasing Class XII re-evaluation results, covering 87% of candidates who requested a review. Revised marksheets are available on DigiLocker, with remaining results to follow. The process addresses issues arising from the new Online Scrutiny Module (OSM) which faced criticism for blurred scans and unmarked answers.
Donald Trump announced the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will likely be drained for repairs due to algae blooms and peeling paint following a recent $14.2m renovation. He blamed vandalism for the issues, claiming several arrests were made, including Olympian David Hearn.
Armed Nihang Sikhs held a gurdwara sevadar and a devotee hostage in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, demanding the release of four arrested sect members. The standoff ended peacefully Sunday evening after negotiations with the district administration.
A new policy paper, 'The Productive State,' proposes a 'Manchesterism' approach, advocating for the government to take over failing utilities through a 'bonds for shares' scheme and establish state competitors. Authored by Mathew Lawrence, close to Andy Burnham, the blueprint aims to address the UK's productivity struggles and the cost of living crisis by treating essential services as public rights rather than revenue streams.
British Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been released from a Damascus prison after four days of detention. He was arrested following a complaint by journalist Mousa al-Omar over social media criticism regarding financial pledges. The charges were dropped after al-Omar withdrew his complaint.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started releasing revaluation results for Class 12 board exams, processing over 87% of applications on Sunday. Students can check their updated marks on the official CBSE website for admissions and academic purposes.
