Geopolitics
Zidane confirmed as France head coach
BBC News – World · Europe
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
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Geopolitics
Beyond Amsterdam and Venice: 6 Delightful European Canal Cities
The New York Times – World · US
From culture in Hamburg to sweet confections in Aveiro, the charms of these places are revealed as you drift down uncrowded waterways.
Tech & Startups
An Extreme Solar Storm May Be Even More Devastating Than Previously Imagined
Wired · Global
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implic…
Geopolitics
Russia closes window for dissent as Ukraine’s attacks stir public dismay
The Washington Post – World · US
Moscow is coming under increasing pressure over Kyiv’s relentless drone strikes. Ukraine’s president is due to meet in Washington with President Donald Trump o…
Geopolitics
Germany news: IS video found on Berlin Pride suspect's phone
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Berlin Pride suspect Abdul B. pledged allegiance to the "Islamic State" in a video filmed prior to the attack. Meanwhile, Germany's center-left wants constitut…
Geopolitics
Zoo staff rescue near-extinct snails from remote rock
BBC News – World · Europe
Just 21 Madeiran land snails were found clinging to a rock on Portugal's Bugio Island, say conservationists.
Geopolitics
Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes
BBC News – World · Europe
The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
Geopolitics
Ariana Grande sues hackers who leaked music and videos
BBC News – World · Europe
The pop star is suing to discover the identity of hackers who obtained unreleased photos and songs.
Startups
Access to growth capital and market expansion are top priorities for Hyderabad's startup ecosystem
Your Story · India
According to a report by Endiya Partners, Hyderabad scored high on infrastructure & connectivity, talent availability, and cost efficiency. Startups need acces…
Geopolitics
6.8-Magnitude Earthquake in Japan Triggers Tsunami Warning
The New York Times – World · US
The quake struck near the coastal city of Uto in southern Japan. There were no immediate reports of damage.
Geopolitics
Internet personality ‘Mr Ho’ dies at 79, just a week after receiving jail term
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Hong Kong man known on the internet as “Mr Ho” has died, a week after receiving a two-month prison sentence for stabbing his wife. A source told the South Ch…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortage
South China Morning Post – World · China
A top Hong Kong transport official has pledged to step up efforts to help the city’s premium taxi fleets recruit drivers, conceding that the number of vehicles…
Geopolitics
Six refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war, persecution marks 75 years
The Hindu – World · India
The 1951 Refugee Convention took key steps toward defining what a refugee is, laying out their rights and establishing standards of treatment in turn saving li…
Geopolitics
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japan’s Kyushu region
The Hindu – World · India
A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre (3.28 ft) was issued after the earthquake
Geopolitics
Firefighters hasten efforts to contain massive wildfires in France and Spain ahead of heatwave – Europe live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Emmanuel Macron warns that ‘we have to hold out’ as fires burn near city; Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez warns of ‘difficult hours’ aheadFrance and Spain…
Geopolitics
'Fictional, unfounded': BJP dismisses report of portfolio change offer to Pradhan
Times of India – World · India
BJP MP Sambit Patra has denied reports concerning Dharmendra Pradhan's ministerial portfolio. He stated these claims were entirely fictional and published sole…
Geopolitics
China’s rare earth reserves could be much larger than reported: leading geologist
South China Morning Post – World · China
The world’s largest known rare earth deposit in northern China could contain far more resources underground than currently reported, according to a leading Chi…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong’s Asean charm offensive bags US$1.5 billion Malaysian bond listing
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s push to draw Southeast Asian companies and markets into its financing orbit has scored a milestone, with the Malaysian government preparing to list…
Tech & Startups
Lyft and Baidu enter London’s robotaxi battleground as testing begins
TechCrunch · US
Baidu's Apollo Go autonomous vehicles will be available on Freenow, the mobility network that Lyft acquired in 2025.
Geopolitics
7.1 quake strikes Japan's Kyushu; tsunami warning issued
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with diverse perspectives through round-the-clock coverage. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely updates o…
Geopolitics
7.1 earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
Indian Express – World · India
- A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu’s seabed, triggering a tsunami advisory for coastal areas with up to 1m waves. - Prime Minister Takaichi urged coa…
General
Major earthquake rocks Japan, prompting tsunami warnings
NBC News – World · US
A major earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings in the region.
Geopolitics
Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami alert issued
South China Morning Post – World · China
A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southwestern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, issuing a tsunami alert. The tremor at 4.27pm on the…
Startups
Inflexor Ventures raises Rs 400 Cr as first close of Fund III
Your Story · India
Fund III will focus primarily on pre-Series A and Series A investments, with initial cheque sizes ranging between Rs 15 crore and Rs 45 crore. The fund aims to…
Geopolitics
Conor McGregor calls for third UFC fight against Max Holloway in 2027
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Star fighter wants another chance to take on Holloway after he sustained a knee injury at UFC 329 on July 11.
Geopolitics
July 20 protest: RAF used tear gas, anti-riot guns and plastic pellets
Times of India – World · India
- RAP personnel used non-lethal plastic pellets and tear smoke grenades in New Delhi. - Crowd-control measures included multiple crowd-control tactics. - A…
Geopolitics
Ukraine’s ‘volunteer army’ helps rebuild what Russia destroys
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Made up of mostly locals and some foreign visitors, a large group of volunteers step in to fix war damage.
Geopolitics
The Trump-Macron feud behind US’s walkout at UN
Indian Express – World · India
- US walkout from UN Security Council meeting highlights deepening rift between Trump and Macron over NATO, troop deployments, and Greenland. - Macron pushes…
Geopolitics
Refugee Convention at 75: The world must keep the promise that saved me
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Millions of people forced to flee need the same chance that protection gave me.
Geopolitics
India’s Cockroach movement threatens to restart protests after mass student arrests
The Guardian – World · Europe
Cockroach Janta party says government has broken promise, with detentions in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal and BiharIndia’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement, whose n…
Geopolitics
Daily Quiz | On Sarnath
The Hindu – World · India
With Sarnath becoming India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site, a quiz on the other sites in the country.
Geopolitics
Barclays increases bonus pool by nearly 30% as calls grow for UK bank tax
The Guardian – World · Europe
TUC leader says lender’s ‘bonanza’ quarterly profits of £3.3bn mean it ‘can easily afford to pay more tax’Business live – latest updatesBarclays has increased …
Geopolitics
Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Ukraine seeks stronger air defense
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States to press for stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes ami…
Geopolitics
China-made vessel carries record number of EVs in shipment from Shanghai to Europe
South China Morning Post – World · China
China has shipped a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) overseas from a Shanghai terminal, carried by a new generation of China-built car carrier ships – …
Geopolitics
Donald Trump’s Iran conundrum
The Hindu – World · India
- U.S. paused attacks on Iran after 13 nights of strikes; Iran agreed to halt retaliatory strikes if U.S. does not launch new attacks, with ceasefire talks thr…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong tutorial centre owner gets 6 years, 4 months in jail for molesting 5 boys
South China Morning Post – World · China
The owner of a Hong Kong private tutorial centre that ceased operations has been jailed for six years and four months for molesting five boys on the premises a…
Geopolitics
Housing ministry reorganised: DDA, PMAY-U and RERA brought under new structure
Times of India – World · India
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been reorganized into two distinct departments. The Department of Capital Development will now oversee Delhi's i…
Geopolitics
'Not getting into back-and-forth': Mamdani shrugs off Netanyahu's 'hate' charge
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives and international affairs. - Offers ro…
Geopolitics
After creating history for India and amid a gap year before college, what is next for Anahat?
Times of India – World · India
Fresh from scripting history as India's first World Junior Squash champion, Anahat Singh is already looking ahead. The 18-year-old speaks about staying grounde…
Geopolitics
'Six paper leaks in five years in Punjab': Maliwal's 'super CM' swipe at Kejriwal
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver current news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and present breaki…
Geopolitics
A400M vs C-130J vs C-390: India’s hunt for a new military transport aircraft enters next stage
Times of India – World · India
India's defense ministry is nearing a decision on the Air Force's new transport aircraft. Technical evaluations of three foreign vendor proposals have now been…
Geopolitics
Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, waterlogging in several areas
Times of India – World · India
Delhi's morning rain has alleviated the burdensome humidity, as per the India Meteorological Department's latest updates. They predict a continuation of rainfa…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong can learn from Beijing for revamp of public inquiry hotline: lawmakers
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong authorities should revamp their public inquiry hotline to better handle residents’ complaints by learning from Beijing’s model, lawmakers have told t…
Geopolitics
India spared worst of US ‘forced labour’ tariffs, but hard talks loom
South China Morning Post – World · China
India has been spared the worst of Washington’s latest tariff action, but analysts say much work still needs to be done to secure a long-awaited US trade deal …
Geopolitics
SC asks states to release student protesters under 18 with no criminal records
Times of India – World · India
The Supreme Court said a prima facie case had been made out for a transparent inquiry by a commission and added that the exercise should help frame a protocol …
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