A devastating blast at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar on Sunday claimed 16 lives and injured six. Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep sorrow, extended condolences to the bereaved families, and dispatched ministers to oversee rescue efforts and provide immediate assistance.
Giorgia Meloni, set to become Italy's PM, stated in a 2022 interview that she would declare herself fascist if she were one. She clarified that her party, Brothers of Italy, has no fascist nostalgia, rejecting dictatorships and racism.
Novak Djokovic met with the ball girl involved in his viral prank at Wimbledon, sharing a heartwarming reunion. He apologized for scaring her, she admitted enjoying the joke, and he gifted her a signed cap.
Harshit Rana took two wickets in two balls, including the crucial scalp of Tom Banton, shifting momentum in the match. England reached 111/3 after 11.5 overs, with Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell building a partnership.
Childhood friends Rudy Arora and Sarthak Dhawan launched Turbo AI, an AI-powered study app, in January 2024. By March 2025, the app was generating nearly $500,000 monthly, leading the founders to drop out of college after their sophomore year to focus on the business, which has since generated over $13 million in lifetime revenue.
Egypt pulls off a historic upset, defeating reigning champions Argentina 2-0 in Atlanta. Mostafa Zico scored twice, including a devastating counter-attack goal, to secure a shock victory. Argentina's Lionel Messi missed a penalty, and their attacking efforts were thwarted by an inspired Egyptian defense led by goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir.
A third commercial tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, escalating regional tensions. Qatar directly blamed Iran for an attack on its LNG vessel, calling it an "unacceptable" assault on maritime navigation. The incidents raise concerns over global energy security.
