Mumbai schools and colleges closed today following an orange alert for heavy rainfall from the India Meteorological Department. The holiday, aimed at student safety, also covers Thane and Palghar districts. Offices remain open, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel due to ongoing disruptions.
Hong Kong labour unions are calling for increased risk assessments and safety measures following a surge in industrial accidents, with 62 reported in the first half of the year, including 24 fatalities. Recent incidents include a worker killed by a toppled excavator and another by a road roller.
A patient at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital tested negative for Ebola, sources told BBC News. Precautionary measures were taken after admission, but Public Health Scotland confirmed the negative result, stating well-established protocols are in place for travellers from affected areas.
France confirms its first Ebola case in a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in the DRC, where an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain is complicated by conflict and has led to 1,048 confirmed cases and 267 deaths as of June 21.
England midfielder Declan Rice revealed he has been managing hamstring nerve pain since Christmas, playing through a 63-match season. He reassured fans about his fitness for the upcoming Ghana match, stating the substitution against Croatia was a precaution.
Christian Pulisic's three World Cup assists, the most since 2022, fueled the USMNT's 4-1 victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles. Despite a precautionary substitution at halftime due to a calf issue, Pulisic's influence was paramount, setting up two goals. Folarin Balogun scored a brace, and Gio Reyna added a late goal in the dominant performance.
Delhi-NCR experienced sudden rain and gusty winds on Thursday night, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 90 kmph. The change is due to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan, expected to bring relief from heat.
Mohammed Siraj ruled out of India's T20I series against Ireland and England for workload management; Prasidh Krishna replaces him.
Mohammed Siraj is out of India's T20I tours of Ireland and England for workload management, replaced by Prasidh Krishna, as the team prepares for upcoming ICC events under new captain Shreyas Iyer.
Residents of a residential building in the Tübingen district were evacuated due to a damaged gas line. The leak in Ammerbuch was sealed, and no one was injured.
A UP government aircraft carrying Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak aborted takeoff at Moradabad airport due to a technical snag. Smoke was observed, and the issue might be related to the fuel control unit, which had problems two months ago. An inquiry is expected.
Aave has restored loan-to-value ratios for wrapped Ether (WETH), allowing users to borrow against it again. This marks a key step in the Kelp DAO exploit recovery plan, which saw $195 million in bad debt on Aave after hackers stole restaked Ether tokens.
UK health authorities are investigating a meningitis outbreak in Berkshire and Oxfordshire linked to schools and colleges, following one student's death and two hospitalizations. Cases appear connected through social groups, with one confirmed as MenB. Public risk is considered low, but anxiety is high due to a recent deadly outbreak in Kent.
A meningitis outbreak has been linked to two Berkshire schools following the death of a student at Henley College. The UK Health Security Agency confirmed the news, stating that students from Reading Blue Coat School and Highdown Secondary School are undergoing treatment. Health officials are working with schools to provide advice and precautionary treatment to close contacts, emphasizing that the risk to the wider public remains low.
Bukayo Saka marked his first start in six weeks with two goals and an assist as Arsenal beat Fulham at the Emirates. The 24-year-old England winger, recovering from an achilles injury, produced a devastating display that puts Arsenal in strong contention for their first Premier League title in 22 years. Manager Mikel Arteta withdrew him at half-time as a precaution ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid.
Sir Alex Ferguson was taken to hospital from Old Trafford after feeling unwell before Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday. The 84-year-old former manager, who won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies during his 27-year tenure, is a regular at United's home games. The hospital visit is understood to be precautionary. Ferguson previously suffered a life-threatening brain haemorrhage in 2018, which he spoke about three years later.
