Month: July 2026

Germany coach Nagelsmann steps down after FIFA World Cup exit; DFB talking to Klopp

July 3, 2026 admin

Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of Germany, reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann stepped down on Friday following the team’s ‌early World Cup exit, and the…

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Australian Prime Minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

July 3, 2026 admin

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. | Photo Credit: Reuters Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday (July 3, 2026) condemned senators who blocked changes to a world-first social media ban for children, saying tech giants would use the delay to destroy incriminating documents that could be used as evidence against them. The government this week…

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America at 250: Caught between hope and doubt

July 3, 2026 admin

Across business, medicine, academia, technology, and public life, Indian Americans are one of America’s most visible immigrant success stories. But today, there’s unease. Indian festivals have recently been facing hostility. Long green card backlogs, uncertainty over the H-1B visa, and a rise in anti-Indian hate have deepened anxieties. The Carnegie Endowment’s 2026 survey describes the…

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Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net

July 3, 2026 admin

Simón and Spain allowed just three goals in four matches at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but still went home early. | Photo Credit: Reuters Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has the longest shutout streak in World Cup history, breaking a 36-year-old record while blanking Austria in a 3-0 victory Thursday (July 2 2026) for his…

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US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority

July 3, 2026 admin

United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Cook Islands, Niue and Samoa, Jared Novelly, speaks to the media. | Photo Credit: Reuters The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said ‌on Friday (July 3 2026) that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority, and that China’s push for influence…

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Watch: What explains the rise of women-owned businesses in Afghanistan?

July 3, 2026 admin

This analysis explores that apparent contradiction by examining the collapse in women’s education and labour-force participation, the rise of women-led enterprises, and the financial and structural challenges these businesses continue to face. Presentation and editing: Devyanshi Bihani Camera: Thamodharan B. Published – July 03, 2026 04:45 pm IST Source link

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America at 250 | Fireworks and fault lines

July 3, 2026 admin

Casie, a co-worker, catches hold of me in the hallway. “So, where will you go to see the fireworks?” Fireworks? My mind goes blank for a moment. “Oh, I mean the July 4 fireworks,” she says, reading the unsure look in my eyes. “Have you made any plans yet? This time will be special. It’s…

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Agriculture UG courses admission rank list released

July 3, 2026 admin

The rank lists for admission to over 7,000 seats in undergraduate courses in agriculture offered through the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore, and Annamalai University, Chidambaram, were released by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R. Vinoth at the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Agriculture College and Research Institute, Echankottai, in Thanjavur district on July 3. While R.P….

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Monsoon tracker LIVE: Thunderstorms, lightning likely across Jharkhand, IMD issues orange alert

July 3, 2026 admin

The IMD forecasted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with speeds of 40-50 kmph, across Jharkhand over the next four days. The weather office issued an ‘orange’ alert (be prepared) for isolated thunderstorms and lightning across all 24 districts on Saturday (July 4, 2026), followed by a ‘yellow’ alert (be…

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Fans mark release of new Haruki Murakami novel at midnight event in Tokyo

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Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Hours before Haruki Murakami’s new book was set to go on sale in Japan on Friday (July 3,2026), dozens of fans gathered outside a major Tokyo bookstore for a special event to get their first copies as soon as the clock struck midnight. “The Tale of…

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