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East Rutherford, New Jersey: Lionel Messi has shared an emotional message following what could prove to be his final FIFA World Cup appearance, thanking Argentina’s supporters and congratulating Spain after the team’s 1-0 defeat in the final on June 20. The Argentine captain was visibly emotional after the match in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Argentina missed the opportunity to win back-to-back World Cup titles. Although Messi did not confirm whether he has played his last World Cup, he reflected on the team’s journey in a heartfelt Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Miami: Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rainfall, dangerous flooding, and a potentially life-threatening storm surge to parts of the US Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). As of July 2010 pmLouisiana Gulf Coast, the storm was located about 105 miles (165km) south of Panama City, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 40mph (65km/h). The Miami-based NHC said that Bertha is forecast to move near or along the northern Gulf Coast over the coming days. Forecasters warned that the storm could bring flooding, storm surges and severe weather to Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi as…
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced a revised eligibility policy requiring players to undergo a one-time genetic screening to compete on the women’s professional tour. The new rules, which come into effect on July 21, require testing for the SRY gene, a genetic marker associated with biological sex. The organisation said testing will begin with strict confidentiality and data privacy measures in place, alongside a comprehensive player engagement programme. Under the previous policy, transgender women were eligible to compete if they declared their gender as female and maintained testosterone levels below the required threshold for at least two years…
Los Angeles: Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ has made a powerful box office debut, earning $264.1 million worldwide during its opening weekend, including $124.5 million from the United States and Canada, according to Universal Pictures. The film stars Matt Damon as the legendary Greek hero Odysseus, following his dangerous journey home after the Trojan War. It marks Nolan’s first feature since the Oscar-winning ‘Oppenheimer’ (2023), which secured Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Universal’s President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution, Jim Orr, said that the audiences showed tremendous enthusiasm for the film, describing the excitement across…
London: Users of X are being warned about a convincing phishing scam in which cybercriminals send fake login alert emails that closely resemble genuine security notifications from the platform. The fraudulent email claims that a new device has accessed the recipient’s X account from an unfamiliar location, prompting concern about unauthorized activity. It urges users to act immediately by clicking links to reset their password or review third-party app access to secure their account. Although the advice in the email mirrors X’s official security recommendations, the embedded links redirect users to fraudulent websites designed to steal login credentials or trick…
New York: England wrapped up third place at the FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match, delivering their highest finish at the men’s tournament since lifting the trophy in 1966. The remarkable contest featured 10 goals, making it the highest-scoring third-place play-off in World Cup history and surpassing the previous record of France’s 6-3 win over West Germany in 1958. Bukayo Saka was the star of the evening, becoming only the second England player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup knockout match after Sir Geoff Hurst’s famous treble in the…
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), the student-led online satirical movement campaigning for education reforms and action against examination irregularities, suffered a major setback on July 18 after activist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the protest site. Wangchuk was taken to a government hospital after completing 20 days of an indefinite hunger strike in New Delhi. Despite his removal, the group vowed to press ahead with its planned march to Parliament on July 20. The 59-year-old had been fasting at Jantar Mantar, surviving only on water and salt, while backing the CJP’s campaign against examination paper leaks and…
Dover: Motorists heading to Europe faced lengthy delays at the Port of Dover on July 17 evening as the UK prepared for one of its busiest summer travel weekends in recent years. Queues of up to 45 minutes were reported at the port, while the RAC estimated that 14.1 million drivers would be on UK roads over the weekend. July 18 is expected to be the busiest day, with around 3.4 million journeys, making it the second busiest day for road travel since the RAC began tracking the data in 2016. https://twitter.com/PoD_travelnews/status/2078317439234810026 The Port of Dover anticipated handling around 7,500…
New York: Nike will have no team represented in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19, after England’s semi-final defeat to Argentina ended the sportswear giant’s hopes of appearing on football’s biggest stage. The result hands rival Adidas a significant branding advantage, with both finalists, Argentina and Spain, wearing Adidas kits, ensuring the German sportswear company will dominate visibility during the tournament’s showpiece match. Adidas sponsored 14 national teams at the tournament, while Nike backed 12 teams, including England and France. However, none of Nike’s sponsored nations reached the final. https://twitter.com/Nike/status/2062565040583262296 The outcome comes at a challenging time…
London: Every baby born in England will be screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) from October 2027, under a new government initiative aimed at identifying the rare genetic condition at birth and ensuring affected infants receive life-changing treatment as early as possible. The Department of Health and Social Care announced the nationwide rollout, describing it as a major step towards improving early diagnosis. Campaigners welcomed the decision, saying universal screening would help babies with SMA receive treatment before symptoms develop, allowing many to grow up free from the disease’s most severe effects. https://twitter.com/DHSCgovuk/status/2077649481093296213 Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare muscle-wasting…