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Geopolitics

IPL: Jofra Archer creates history, goes past Yuzvendra Chahal to become…

Times of India – World · India

Jofra Archer achieved a historic milestone for Rajasthan Royals. He became the franchise's leading IPL wicket-taker with a stellar bowling performance. Archer'…

Geopolitics

Youngest and fastest! Sooryavanshi scripts history, breaks two major IPL records

Times of India – World · India

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest player to reach 500 Indian Premier League runs and the fastest by balls faced. Des…

Tech & Startups

Hands on with X’s new AI-powered custom feeds

TechCrunch · US

X's AI-powered custom timelines are replacing Communities, with Grok-curated feeds...and new ad slots.

Geopolitics

Mexico’s Sheinbaum demands answers over CIA agents in Chihuahua

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government was not informed of the inclusion of CIA officers in a drug raid.

Geopolitics

Israeli forces fire tear gas at funeral of Palestinians killed by settlers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli forces raided the funeral of two Palestinians killed by settlers at a school in the occupied West Bank.

Geopolitics

Israeli strike kills journalist after ongoing attacks blocked rescuers, Lebanon says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Amal Khalil had been buried in rubble after an Israeli strike that also injured another journalist, Zeinab FarajIsraeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed a jo…

Geopolitics

Drake’s Ice Installation for New ‘Iceman’ Album Brings Headaches to Toronto

The New York Times – World · US

Fire crews melted a 25-foot-tall ice structure erected to promote the rapper’s forthcoming album, “Iceman,” less than a week after an explosion for a Drake mus…

Geopolitics

Anti-Trumpism Unites Europe

The New York Times – World · US

Trump’s brand has sunk so low that conservatives are now joining leftist politicians in opposing him.

Geopolitics

UFC to break anthem rule for Trump-linked White House fight night, Dana White says

Times of India – World · India

UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14, 2026, at the White House as part of US 250th independence celebrations and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. …

Geopolitics

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce send wedding invites; Blake Lively reportedly snubbed

Times of India – World · India

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are all set to host the biggest event of the year as they gear up for their wedding on 3rd July in New York City as they remain p…

Geopolitics

Landlords illegally advertising for ‘Muslim only’ or ‘Hindu only’ tenants in London

Times of India – World · India

Here is a summary of the article in 4 clear bullet points: • Private landlords in London are illegally advertising for "Muslim only" and "Hindu only" tenants.…

Geopolitics

'Bodol noy, bodla chai': Didi flips 2011 election slogan

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear and concise bullet points summarizing the news article: • Mamata Banerjee made an announcement a day before polling for the first phase of…

Engineering

Reviving Teletext for Ham Radio

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Once upon a time in Europe, television remote controls had a magic teletext button. Years before the internet stole into homes, pressing that button brought up…

Tech & Startups

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones

TechCrunch · US

The iPhone and iPad bug allowed law enforcement using forensic tools to read messages that had long been deleted by the Signal app.

Geopolitics

Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for football team’s World Cup participation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran says all necessary arrangements have been made for participation in the tournament cohosted by the US.

Geopolitics

EU proposes steps to deal with energy crisis amid Iran war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Brussels has unveiled a toolbox to manage energy shocks, as concerns grow over fuel supplies and rising costs. It includes a push to decrease the bloc's relian…

Geopolitics

US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency

The Guardian – World · Europe

Most-banned book was Sold, a 2006 novel by Patricia McCormick about sex trafficking in IndiaSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in …

Geopolitics

Rishabh Pant’s horror run continues, dismissed for three-ball duck vs RR

Times of India – World · India

Rishabh Pant's disappointing outing continued as he was dismissed for a three-ball duck against Rajasthan Royals, falling early in the chase. This early setbac…

Geopolitics

'Any moment, any format': Zelenskyy signals Ukraine's readiness for talks with Russia

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers provides latest global news and diverse perspective…

Geopolitics

IPL: Pant's misery deepens as LSG suffer shocking 40-run defeat to RR

Times of India – World · India

Lucknow Super Giants suffered a shocking 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals after collapsing to 119 while chasing 160. Despite a strong bowling effort led by Mo…

Geopolitics

Is Trump's Hormuz blockade a 'success'? 34 Iran-linked tankers bypass restrictions

Times of India – World · India

US claimed that it holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a success. However, reports reveal Iran-linked tankers are bypassing these restr…

Geopolitics

On Iran, Trump talks tough, then takes timeout

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire in Yemen's war. • The move comes amid expecte…

Geopolitics

U.K. PM insists he won't resign over scandal of U.S. envoy's appointment

The Hindu – World · India

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's remarks in Parliament came as the beleaguered premier faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgement…

Geopolitics

China praises blocking of Taiwan President's Africa trip, Taipei defiant

The Hindu – World · India

It is the first instance of a Taiwan President having to cancel an entire foreign trip due to denial of airspace access, representing a new Chinese strategy as…

Startups

Govt notifies new online gaming rules to boost to esports

Your Story · India

The new regulations provide clarity on what constitutes non-money online games, while the ban on online money games continues.

Tech & Startups

Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records

TechCrunch · US

The cosmetics retailer, which counts 41 million customers in its membership data, declined to provide an accurate total number of customers affected.

Tech & Startups

Rivian R2 production has started despite tornado damage to factory

TechCrunch · US

The company's all-important mass-market EV is just about ready to start heading to customers.

Geopolitics

Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.

Geopolitics

‘Two are stronger than one’: Boston Marathon duo praised for helping struggling runner cross finish line

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ajay Haridasse needed assistance at 26-mile markAaron Beggs and Robson De Oliveira came to aidA pair of Boston Marathon runners who teamed up to help a fellow …

Geopolitics

Podcast interviews of NSW couple jailed for abusing their daughter in the spotlight

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Corrective Services investigates how Richard Guilliatt of The Australian was able to interview Rob and Karen Gilfillan for Shadow of DoubtFollow our…

Geopolitics

British woman died in Ghana trying to recoup money from scammers, inquest told

The Guardian – World · Europe

Janet Fordham died in crash after travelling to see man who claimed he would help to recover money from earlier scamsA British woman who was scammed of up to £…

Geopolitics

Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'

BBC News – World · Europe

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

Geopolitics

Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms

The New York Times – World · US

Mythos has triggered emergency responses from central banks and intelligence agencies globally, as Anthropic decides who has access to the powerful model.

Geopolitics

IRS officer's daughter murder: Accused arrested from Delhi's Dwarka

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police have arrested the main suspect, Rahul, in the murder of an IRS officer's daughter. The 22-year-old woman was found strangled in South Delhi, with …

Geopolitics

Nepal minister quits amid financial scrutiny after just weeks in office

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nepal’s home minister stepped down on Wednesday over growing criticism of his finances after less than a month in office he won on an anti-corruption platform.…

Geopolitics

China names 2 Pakistani astronauts chosen to train for Tiangong space station mission

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has named the two Pakistani astronauts selected to train for a mission to its space station this year. After undergoing assessments, one of the men would…

Geopolitics

Washington’s ‘psyop’ propaganda push could backfire, analysts say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington’s reported plan to have embassies team up with the American military’s “psyops” department to boost the US’ image could backfire and actually damage…

Geopolitics

EU unblocks €90 billion loan to Ukraine

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Envoys from EU member states have finally paved the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine that had long been blocked by Hungary. They also approved a 20th pack…

Geopolitics

Close call between two planes being investigated at New York’s JFK airport

The Guardian – World · Europe

FAA investigates event of one jet flying too close to another, though both crews responded to alerts and landed safelyThe US Federal Aviation Administration sa…

Geopolitics

Jennie Formby, Labour’s former general secretary, says she has joined Greens

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Formby, an ally of Jeremy Corbyn who quit role in 2020, says Labour is now ‘in hock to corporate sponsors’A former Labour general secretary has defe…

Geopolitics

Ryanair to close check-in 20 minutes earlier amid concern over Europe border queues

The Guardian – World · Europe

Budget airline says change will take effect from November and will give passengers more time to get through airportsRyanair will close airport check-in desks 2…

Geopolitics

‘In two years, nobody will care’ if actors are AI or not, predicts La Haine director

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mathieu Kassovitz, who is currently working on an AI-enabled film, also dismisses concerns over copyright His hit film was a masterpiece capturing the gritty t…

Geopolitics

7.5k-year-old skull thought to be 'human-neanderthal hybrid' turns out to be something else

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers gathers global news and diverse perspectives 24/7. …

Geopolitics

Centre allows blending aviation turbine fuel with synthetic alternatives

Times of India – World · India

Aviation Turbine Fuel standards have been updated to permit synthetic fuel blends, enhancing clarity amidst rising alternative fuel use. Meanwhile, Indian Oil…

Geopolitics

EC issues notice to Kharge over 'terrorist' remark, seeks reply within 24 hrs

Times of India – World · India

Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday referred to PM Modi as a “terrorist” and later issued a clarification, in remarks expected to trigger political controversy durin…

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