I am rooting for Argentina, their President Milei is a superstar: Netanyahu

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, in an interview, said he's rooting for Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 2026. When host asked if the reason was Lionel Messi, he responded, "No, before Messi, Milei. He's a superstar." Netanyahu was referring to Javier Milei, Argentina's libertarian, right-wing President who has been in power since 2023.
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10:38 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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NASA looking for volunteers for 1-year simulated Moon and Mars mission

NASA has said it is recruiting research participants for its next simulated deep space mission. The mission, which begins no earlier than August 2027, will see volunteers spending one year living and working in interplanetary environments at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Volunteers will operate under isolated conditions expected during crewed missions to the Moon or Mars.
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10:32 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Journalists fight during Morocco's press conference ahead of France clash, video goes viral

Morocco's press conference ahead of their FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France was interrupted after two journalists fought in the media room, with a video going viral. A reporter was heard repeatedly saying, "You hit me," before officials intervened. Morocco midfielder Brahim Diaz, who was addressing reporters, smiled and said he had forgotten the question after the brief disruption.
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10:52 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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17-year-old Aswath S from Tamil Nadu becomes India's 98th chess Grandmaster

Indian chess player Aswath S from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari has become the country's 98th Grandmaster. The 17-year-old achieved his final GM norm at the 2026 Pune International Grandmaster Round Robin tournament. He finished the tournament with seven points from nine rounds, recording six wins, two draws and one loss to secure second place.
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Muhammad tops the list of baby boy names in England & Wales 3rd time in row

UK's Office for National Statistics has released the list of top baby names in England and Wales in 2025. Muhammad has emerged as the most popular name for boys, topping the list for the third year in a row. Olivia remained the most popular girls' name, followed by Lily and Amelia. Mohammed and Mohammad also made it to top 100.
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10:49 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Nijjar convinced gangster Arsh Dalla to flee to Canada, chargesheet reveals

Gangster Arshdeep Gill, aka Arsh Dalla, was under the influence of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar and was persuaded by him to flee to Canada, a Delhi Police chargesheet revealed. It added that Dalla fled India in 2017 after his release from prison. After establishing a base in Canada, he operated his criminal and terrorist network in India from there.
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10:49 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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100 sheep replace machines at Volkswagen plant in Poland

Volkswagen has replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its photovoltaic farm in Poland's Poznań, among the largest of its kind in Europe. The livestock now graze under over 31,000 solar panels, which power the automaker's manufacturing plant. The move cuts power usage and allows researchers to study how renewable energy and farming can coexist on the same land, Electrek reported.
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11:05 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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PM Modi highlights ancient link between Gujarat & Indonesia

PM Narendra Modi, in his historic address in Indonesian Parliament, highlighted the ancient link between the two countries. "Centuries ago, traders and Sufi saints from Gujarat travelled to Indonesia by sea...bringing with them the message and values of Islam," he said. "Even today, the exquisite Patola textiles of Gujarat are regarded here as symbols of prestige and distinction," he added.
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11:01 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Child marriage ban applicable to all religions, Shariat law can't override it: HC

The Allahabad High Court said that the law banning child marriage applies to all religions and Shariat law can't override it. It added that Shariat law, which allows a girl to be married after puberty, violates Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). These laws are based on scientific understanding, it added.
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11:00 pm Thursday, 09 July 2026

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Wimbledon to get new champion as Muchova, Noskova reach women's singles final

Czech tennis player and world No. 9 Karolina Muchova defeated US' world No. 7 Coco Gauff 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) to reach her maiden Wimbledon final. Her compatriot, world No. 12 Linda Noskova, beat Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-4, securing her first Wimbledon final and setting up all-Czech women's singles final. At 21, Noskova is youngest women's finalist since 2014.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
12:07 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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Who is Aswath S, 17-yr-old who became India's 98th chess Grandmaster?

India's 98th chess Grandmaster Aswath S hails from Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari. Born in 2008, he started playing chess at age three and was coached by his father AC Siva, who ran a chess academy. Aswath won Tamil Nadu Under-7 State Championship, securing a perfect 9/9 score. The 17-year-old crossed the 2500 rating mark in December last year.
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12:29 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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India lose T20I series against England for 1st time, remain winless since T20 WC 2026 final

England defeated India by nine wickets in the fourth T20I in Bristol to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. It's the first time that India have lost a T20I series (of at least two matches) against England. Further, India have not won a single T20I since the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand in March.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
01:01 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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Baby pronounced dead in drowning incident found alive in US morgue

A US toddler declared dead after being found unresponsive in a pool was later found alive in the morgue, a police report said. Police officers saw possible signs of life multiple times, but the 18-month-old was still taken to the cold room of hospital after doctors declared him dead. Hours later, police were notified that the child was indeed breathing.
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01:55 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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Mbappé scores his 20th World Cup goal as France reach 3rd straight semi-final

France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the first FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final to reach their third straight World Cup semi-final. France captain Kylian Mbappé scored in the 60th minute, taking his tally to 20 goals in World Cup history. Ousmane Dembélé doubled France's lead six minutes later. Mbappé has also overtaken Lionel Messi in World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
03:36 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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Ali Khamenei laid to rest 130 days after he was killed in US-Israel attack

Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been laid to rest 130 days after he was killed in a US-Israel attack. Khamenei has been buried at a shrine in Mashhad. Millions of people participated in Khamenei's funeral procession. People were heard chanting "Death to America" and "Death to Israel" as Khamenei's coffin was driven through the streets.
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07:00 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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You've to build new allies, that's what I'm doing with India: Netanyahu amid rift with US

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he is trying to build new alliances with different powers around the world besides the US. Netanyahu said, "You have to build new alliances and develop new relationships. That’s what I’m doing right now with India." His remarks come amid tensions in the US-Israel relationship following disagreements over Washington's approach to Iran and Lebanon.
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08:26 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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Opening match of Australia's Big Bash League to be played in India, announces PM Modi at MCG

The opening match ​of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) 2026-27 will take place in India ​on December 12, PM Narendra Modi announced along with Australia PM Anthony ⁠Albanese at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) today. Melbourne Renegades will face Perth Scorchers in the fixture. It'll be the first official match of a foreign domestic cricket league to be held in India.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:23 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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OpenAI's number 2 exec quits after a year, says 'Wish I'd listened to Zuckerberg'

OpenAI's number two executive, Fidji Simo, said she's quitting after just a year over a flare-up of POTS, a neuroimmune condition she's suffered from since 2019. Two years after her diagnosis, she'd refused a year-long medical leave offered by her then-employer, Facebook, she recalled. "[Mark] Zuckerberg told me I should play the long game. I wish I'd listened," she said.
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08:44 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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Riot police deployed as unrest erupts in London after Morocco's World Cup exit

Riot police were deployed on Edgware Road in London after crowds gathered following Morocco's 0-2 FIFA World Cup quarter-final loss to France. Videos showed people waving Moroccan flags, setting off fireworks and throwing objects as officers formed barriers to control the situation. One police officer was reportedly injured and hospitalised.
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08:40 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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'US jobs are for Americans & not for foreign fraudsters,' says VP Vance

As US authorities launched a probe into the H-1B visa programme over alleged fraud, Vice President JD Vance vowed strict action. He said, "We're making sure that fraudsters don't take advantage of these visa programs...American jobs ought to go to American workers and not foreign fraudsters." "If you're trying to take advantage...you're not allowed into the US," he added.
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08:38 am Friday, 10 July 2026

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