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Microsoft President Brad Smith criticizes the US government's recent AI model crackdowns. He stated the administration regulated advanced technology without necessary transparency or proper rules. The Commerce Department initially restricted Anthropic and OpenAI AI models citing cybersecurity risks. While the government's concern was legitimate, Smith argued the approach lacked appropriate regulatory tools. He hopes for a more balanced and effective future regulatory conversation.

Kylian Mbappe's penalty was delayed for over three minutes by a VAR review. The France captain's initial penalty attempt was then comfortably saved by the goalkeeper. Despite the missed opportunity, Mbappe scored France's opening goal in the second half. He also assisted Ousmane Dembele for the second goal in their victory. This win secured France's place in the World Cup semifinals for a third consecutive time.

"Stepping into the MCG evokes two simultaneous emotions for any Indian. First, the thrill of an India-Australia match and second, the realisation that, in both our nations, cricket is not merely a sport but a shared passion. Yet, today, there is no pressure of a 'last-over finish.' Instead, there is only the joy of the game, the warmth of our friendship, and the energy of future champions," PM Modi said.​​

Four alleged shooters linked to gangster Deepak Nandal were killed in a fierce gun battle. The encounter occurred after the suspects targeted a businessman's residence with extortion demands. Police retaliated in self-defense after the accused opened fire and attempted to escape. Three police personnel sustained bullet injuries during the intense exchange of gunfire. Investigators recovered five pistols, including three foreign-made weapons, from the encounter site.

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The Prambanan Temple is significant in Indonesia’s Hinduism, highlighting its evolution under state-mandated monotheism and religious freedom

Oil prices saw a slight decrease but are set for significant weekly gains. Renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran kept crude supply concerns elevated. The conflict has delayed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint. Worries over slowing global demand and inflation are limiting sharper price rallies. Producer price inflation in China surged, increasing pressure on manufacturers.

AIBE 21 final answer key 2026: The Bar Council of India (BCI) is scheduled to release the AIBE 21 Final Answer Key 2026 on July 10, 2026, following the completion of the objection review process. The AIBE 21 results are expected between July 15 and July 18. Candidates can download the revised answer key from the official portal and check qualifying marks. The BCI has also outlined the Certificate of Practice issuance process, including digital verification, physical distribution and document collection guidelines.

Kylian Mbappé has moved ahead of Lionel Messi in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race despite both stars being level on eight goals. FIFA’s tiebreaker rules favour Mbappé due to his three assists compared to Messi’s one. With Erling Haaland and Harry Kane still in contention, the battle for the tournament’s top scorer remains wide open.

Kylian Mbappe achieved a rare FIFA World Cup feat by scoring and assisting against Morocco. He joined Lionel Messi in an exclusive club after a remarkable all-round performance. Mbappe recovered from a missed penalty to score his eighth goal of the tournament. He also provided an assist for Ousmane Dembele's crucial second goal. France advanced to the semifinals, continuing their title defense in the competition.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to reduce electricity use. He asked people to adjust AC settings and limit unnecessary power consumption. The city is also implementing similar measures in government buildings. Officials aim to reduce pressure on the power grid during the heat wave. This appeal comes as electricity demand rises across New York City.

Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The renaming legislation was signed earlier this year by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump Force One, owned by The Trump Organisation, was the first aircraft to land. Eric Trump expressed pride in the honor bestowed upon his father. The renaming is part of a broader effort to place Trump's name on public infrastructure.

In the exchange of fire, all five shooters were hit. They were rushed to hospital where four were declared dead. One is undergoing treatment.

While an estimated 56,000 people in Karnataka are living with HIV unknowingly, over 2 lakh are on treatment, posing a major challenge to the State’s HIV control programme

Carlos Alcaraz has been ruled out of the 2026 National Bank Open in Montréal, extending his injury absence to nearly four months following right-wrist tenosynovitis sustained at the Barcelona Open. Despite forfeiting 4,800 ranking points and facing a growing threat from Alexander Zverev in the live standings, the 23-year-old is taking a measured approach to his comeback. Back on court with an unstrung racket, Alcaraz shared a positive update on Instagram. Cincinnati remains his target return event, with the US Open to follow.

The Karnataka government issued guidelines for establishing crèche/daycare centres back in 2015. The alleged child abuse incident in a centre for Capgemini employees in Bengaluru reveals that these have remained on paper, with even a nodal agency not named to monitor them, write Shilpa Elizabeth and Rashmi Patil

Braving high seas and rough weather, fishermen along the Visakhapatnam coast weather many a storm to eke out a living. But this time, the bad weather and the high seas have swallowed six fishermen, leaving their families in dire straits, writes V. Kamalakara Rao

England secured the T20I series with a commanding nine-wicket victory over India. Captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the team fell short in all aspects of the game. India posted 158/7 after recovering from an early top-order collapse. England chased down the target quickly thanks to a strong partnership. Iyer expressed disappointment despite his personal unbeaten knock.