Switzerland’s Dan Ndoye (11) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP/PTI Photo) Switzerland continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a clinical 2-0 victory over Algeria on Thursday, sealing a place in the Round of 16.Goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye ensured the Swiss comfortably booked their place in the last…
Veteran comedian Bava Lakshmanan, who has tickled Tamil audiences for decades with his memorable supporting roles, has received timely support from the Tamil Nadu government during one of the most difficult phases of his life. The actor, who recently revealed he was struggling to make ends meet, was in bad health and had nowhere to…
Russia attack on Ukraine (Zelenskyy X) Russia launched its deadliest attack on Ukraine’s capital this year early Thursday, killing at least 27 people, injuring 91 others, and damaging around 130 buildings across the city. 74 missiles and 496 drones were launched by Russia overnight, the Ukrainian air force said.Thick plumes of smoke blanketed parts of…
Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, a yearly astronomical event known as aphelion. At around 152.1 million kilometres from the Sun, the planet will be about 5 million kilometres farther away than it is in early January. Yet, despite this greater distance, the Northern Hemisphere will remain firmly in…
Basic cleaning can decrease the chances of vipers entering the premises. Overgrown grass and piles of bricks, wood, leaves, or other garden waste create favourable conditions for snakes; therefore, they should be cleaned regularly. One should also seal drains, gaps under the doors, and any other cracks near the house. Source link
Ask parents of teenagers or grown-up children what they wish they had done differently, and many of their answers sound surprisingly similar. They rarely talk about buying more toys or planning bigger birthday parties. Instead, they mention the conversations they postponed, the moments they rushed through and the simple habits they assumed there would always…
Croatia fans toss bottles and cans on the field after a Croatia goal was disallowed (AP/PTI) Croatia suffered a heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic VAR decision ruled out a stoppage-time equaliser in their last-32 clash against Portugal in Toronto.Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol thought he had rescued Croatia with…
Rescue workers attend to Hernán Alberto Gil Flores after he was pulled from the rubble eight days after he was trapped by twin earthquakes that struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela (AP photo) After being trapped for eight days beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre, 43-year-old security guard Hernan Alberto Gil Flores was pulled…
Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its decisive phase, with the 48-team field rapidly shrinking to just 16 nations as the Round of 16 gets underway this weekend. Every knockout match now carries the weight of history, with one team’s dream ending and another moving a step closer to…
El Niño is forecast to intensify (AP) World Meteorological Organisation (WHO), in a press release on Friday, warned that El Niño has officially developed in the tropical Pacific and is expected to strengthen rapidly over the next few months.According to United Nations’ weather and climate agency, El Niño will intensify into a strong event between…
Actor-director R. Parthiban has stepped in to clear the air after his recent interview about a hurtful message he received following the demise of his mentor, filmmaker K. Bhagyaraj, triggered widespread speculation online. His emotional revelation led many on social media to guess the identity of the person behind the message, with some even naming…
The couple pledged millions to food banks, children’s hospitals, educational initiatives and animal welfare organizations across the country.Image credit (Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced a major charitable donation of $26 million to at least 20 organizations across the United States this week. The timing of the contributions comes ahead of a wedding…
