Rohit Sharma became the batter with the most ODI hundreds in a visiting country, scoring a commanding century at Lord's that kept India alive in the series-deciding third ODI against England. It was his eighth ODI century in England, taking him past Sachin Tendulkar to stand alone atop the all-time list.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final pits defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, against a Spain team carrying a 37-match unbeaten streak. The tie frames Argentina's attacking directness against Spain's possession game, with both sides chasing world football's biggest prize in a contest drawing a vast global audience.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma wrote a public note congratulating Yami Gautam after she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. He praised her perseverance and unwavering commitment to her craft, framing the honour as recognition of sustained effort across a career built on steady, understated performances.
Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara has arrived in the United States in exile. Designated a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, he was sentenced to five years in prison in 2022 on charges of insulting national symbols, contempt and disturbing public order following his protest artwork.
The OnePlus Nord CE6 delivers on battery life, everyday performance and entertainment, standing out among mid-range smartphones on those counts. The camera is where it falls short, leaving photography-focused buyers wanting more. For users prioritising endurance and smooth day-to-day use over imaging, the handset makes a compelling case in its price bracket.
The Central Information Commission has directed the IITs to constitute high-level committees recommending measures to prevent student suicides, and to publish details of those panels on their official websites. The order came while disposing of RTI appeals by Dheeraj Kumar Singh, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus running a student mental health NGO, who sought figures for such deaths at four IITs since 2005.
Delhi Traffic Police told commuters to avoid Rafi Marg, Raisina Road, Parliament Street, Ashoka Road and other central stretches from Monday as the Monsoon Session opens, suggesting Janpath, Akbar Road and Shanti Path instead. Police separately said no permission was sought or granted for the proposed march to Parliament, with Section 163 prohibitory orders covering New Delhi district except Jantar Mantar.
Quarterly results from Alphabet, Intel and Tesla will dominate Wall Street's attention in the coming week. The economic data calendar is comparatively light, but several reports could still move sentiment. Investors are watching the technology heavyweights closely for signals on AI-related spending and demand across the sector.
South Africa's Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said radioactive contamination incidents at a nuclear plant were minor and handled efficiently. He argued the response reinforced confidence in plant management and in the country's readiness to expand into a new phase of nuclear power generation.
Researchers have found that fruit flies rebuild their internal biological clock into a distinct seasonal mode to survive winter, using a genetic mechanism described as a winter lock. The switch keeps the insects inactive until warmer weather returns. Scientists say the finding could inform new pest-control approaches and deepen understanding of how organisms time seasonal behaviour.
The film send-off for Heartstopper delivers a bittersweet farewell, according to reviewers. Despite character arcs that feel rushed, Alice Oseman's story offers a final dose of tender romance and queer joy, closing the series on the reassurance that love can hold together even through uncertainty.
Russian strikes killed six people across Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, laying bare weaknesses in the country's air defences. Moscow has escalated its use of ballistic missiles in recent weeks, aiming to shut down Ukrainian attacks on oil facilities deep inside Russia that have triggered critical fuel shortages affecting both military and civilian users.
At least five people died and 21 were injured after two earthquakes struck a mountainous area of Peru, the country's civil defence chief said. The tremors, of magnitude 5.1 and 3.7, hit Chupaca province in the Junin region on Saturday night, about 300km east of Lima, at depths of 24km and 18km respectively.
Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency issued summons on Saturday requiring Aleema Khan Niazi to appear at its Islamabad office on Monday, July 20, to record a statement. The move follows her comments on the military and its capacity in any conflict with India.
Forming a Hindu Undivided Family can help manage tax efficiently, since a HUF is treated as a separate taxable entity under income tax law with its own exemption limit. Experts caution that families should first understand who can create one, how assets are pooled, and the long-term implications for partition and control.
Actor Shabana Azmi visited Jantar Mantar in support of protesters over alleged NEET irregularities and met Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke, who is on hunger strike. Her presence added celebrity weight to the students' campaign as the protest built towards the party's planned march on Parliament.
Having become the first Indian to win the Japan Open by beating Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17, PV Sindhu said recovery and travel now dominate her next two days. The double Olympic medallist opens against compatriot Unnati Hooda on Wednesday at the China Open, with top seed An Se Young the likely second-round test. She described two years disrupted by niggles and injuries.
More than two dozen settlers, some masked, attacked the Al-Taqwa mosque in the village of Al-Tuwani during the night and set it alight, according to Mohammed Rabie, head of the village council, who spoke to AFP. A factory was also reported torched in the assault.
Iran has announced the execution of two people convicted in connection with anti-government protests. According to the indictment, the two had filmed the scene of a killing and transmitted the footage to television channels based abroad.
The FIFA World Cup final halftime show, featuring BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira, is expected to begin between 3:50pm and 4:00pm EDT. The exact start depends on stoppage time in the first half plus a stage setup running roughly seven minutes, with broadcasters carrying the performance live.