PARIS: France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June 20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to power generation, damaging…
Quote of the day: ‘You’re too focused on where you’ve been to pay attention to where you’re going.’Image Credits: Instagram Emily Blunt, one of the versatile and charismatic stars of Hollywood, carved her name in stone through challenging roles and effortless presence on the screen. Whether it’s the iconic dialogue delivery from ‘The Devil Wears…
Assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Pennsylvania (File photo) WASHINGTON: The US secret service did not receive 102 local radio transmissions about the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to a govt watchdog report released on Thursday.The agency was unaware of the transmissions on…
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s latest release, ‘Alpha,’ opened with impressive numbers on Friday.(Image Credit: Instagram) This Friday, cinephiles were served one of the much-awaited releases of 2026, the action-packed espionage thriller – ‘Alpha.’ With Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the lead, this 7th instalment of the YRF spy universe centres on two powerful women at…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his legendary career after becoming the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in eight consecutive matches. The Argentina captain reached the unprecedented milestone during his side’s dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde, helping the defending champions book their…
WELLINGTON: Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where it was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. It is also a 1,000 kg elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled itself onto land…
‘Rao Bahadur’ box office collections day 1: Satyadev film opens with Rs 1.40 Cr India Net; Worldwide gross reaches Rs 3.11 Cr Satyadev’s latest release ‘Rao Bahadur’ has made its theatrical debut with a steady opening at the box office.The psychological drama collected Rs 1.40 crore in India net collections on its first day, according…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ever since the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was picked in India’s T20I squad, one question has dominated discussions among fans and experts: When will the boy from Samastipur, Bihar, make his India debut?The excitement started after Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL season. He scored 776 runs at a stunning strike rate of…
Several hundred people were already waiting on Friday evening outside the venue for the funeral of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei ahead of its opening to the public on Saturday morning.Khamenei will lie in state at the Grand Mosalla religious complex in Tehran until Monday, with doors scheduled to open at 6am local time…
Here comes the bride!Taylor Swift has finally arrived at the Madison Square Garden, where she will wed NFL star Travis Kelce, in a grand wedding ceremony.The singer’s car was spotted arriving at the venue shortly after her star-studded guest list arrived at the venue to witness the ceremony and join the couple for the grand…