Times of India

Ashlyn Castro, the girlfriend of England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, is facing a public family dispute after her mother, Tina Marie Young, claimed she is living in a homeless shelter in Los Angeles. Young accused Castro of abandoning her and making false statements about her mental health. Castro has previously denied those allegations and defended her position publicly.

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 21-year-old Brazilian woman during a rope jump in São Paulo. Staff reportedly failed to attach her safety rope before launching her from a 40-meter bridge. Shocking footage captured the moments before her fatal fall, showing the rope still on the platform as she plummeted into a rocky canyon.

Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a White House cage fight, a spectacle critics decried as vulgar while supporters hailed it as American exceptionalism. The event, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' saw bare-knuckle combat on the South Lawn, replacing traditional presidential events.

British Kashmiris protested in London against alleged human rights abuses and excessive force by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Demonstrators highlighted civilian deaths, injuries, and harassment, demanding international intervention and accountability for the ongoing unrest driven by economic grievances and governance issues.

A faction of Trinamool Congress MPs claims to have broken away and merged with the Nationalist Citizens Party, seeking separate recognition in Parliament. The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction disputes this, asserting their claim to the party's identity and electoral symbol, with the matter likely heading to court.

A grieving family is desperately seeking the repatriation of Indian seafarer Nishanth Uirthanathan's body from Oman and a thorough investigation into his death aboard MT Celestial. They allege a severe lack of communication from the shipping company and inadequate medical care. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating efforts for the body's return.

A software employee's death under suspicious circumstances at a Telangana farmhouse has sparked a police investigation. Gundla Madhu, 27, was discovered at a company get-together in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. His father filed a complaint, leading to a registered case. Authorities are questioning attendees to unravel the events.

Australia secured a thrilling one-wicket win against Bangladesh in the final ODI. Cooper Connolly starred with a career-best 149 runs. He anchored the chase as Australia pursued 275. Shoriful Islam took six wickets for Bangladesh. Australia reached the target with three balls remaining. This prevented a series whitewash for the visitors.

Swiss voters have rejected a right-wing proposal to cap the nation's population at 10 million. Early results show a clear opposition to the initiative, which was championed by the Swiss People's Party over concerns about immigration and its impact on infrastructure and resources. The measure's defeat preserves Switzerland's crucial ties with the European Union.

Facing one of the strongest teams in international archery, Dhiraj and Kumkum stayed in control throughout the match and made the most of key moments.

NCRB data for 2022-24 shows UP outperformed the national trend in murder, rape, kidnapping, rioting and attempt to murder, though attempt to murder remains the state’s weakest decline

Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes discussions around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's futures are natural. He feels the upcoming England tour is crucial for Rohit. Swann is impressed by young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's talent. He also shared surprise at Suryakumar Yadav's removal as T20I captain. The focus remains on India's senior players and emerging stars.

A draft memorandum between Iran and the US reportedly includes Iran's commitment to not produce nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The US would lift its naval blockade and provide sanctions relief, including releasing frozen Iranian assets. Both sides are expected to finalize implementation details in the coming days.