Europe experiencing scorching temperatures, specific regions on high alert<\/p>\n
A persistent heat wave that has scorched parts of Europe prompted officials to issue warnings and urge travelers to find ways to avoid the heat on Monday, while forest fires fueled by strong winds and hot, dry weather damaged some vacation houses in Turkey.<\/p>\n
Indian Army chief travels to Bhutan to strengthen defense relations<\/p>\n
General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), left for Bhutan on Monday as part of an official tour. According to the Indian Army, the visit was intended to strengthen the two countries’ long-standing bilateral defense collaboration.<\/p>\n
Blackout challenge: 12-year-old dies after trying this social media trend<\/p>\n
A 12-year-old child from Castleford, England, passed away while participating in the risky “blackout challenge” social media trend. According to People, the incident has rekindled international concern about hazardous online content that targets youngsters.<\/p>\n
Telangana pharmaceutical facility explosion left eight people dead and 26 injured: Police<\/p>\n
According to police, a suspected chemical reaction in a pharmaceutical plant in this region caused an explosion Monday that killed eight people and injured 26 more.<\/p>\n
India News Live: Kolkata rape case – Attack 'premeditated'; victim targeted from day one of admission
“The entire matter was premeditated. The trio had been plotting for several days to carry out this torture on the victim. We have found that the victim was targeted by the prime accused from the very first day she got admission to the college,” the officer was quoted as saying by the news agency PTI.
India News Live: Telangana factory blast kills 10, fire guts unit
Fire department officials have said that so far, five bodies have been recovered from the rubble after the industrial structure collapsed due to the powerful explosion.
India News Live: India-US race against time as Trump says won't extend July 9 tariff deadline
India is seeking full exemption from the additional 26 per cent reciprocal tariff announced by the US on April 2. While the tariff was suspended for 90 days, the 10 per cent baseline tariff imposed by Washington remains in place.
World News Live: After opposing 'big beautiful bill', Senator Thom Tillis says won't run for reelection; Donald Trump says 'great news'
Tillis\u2019 decision opens up the Senate seat in a state that has often seen close races. It also gives Democrats a chance to gain ground in the 2026 midterm elections. Tillis could now play an unpredictable role in the Republican Party, where few members go against Trump. Trump had already been considering supporting a primary challenger against him and reacted to the news by posting, “Great News!”
UNDP chief urges nations to protect aid spending amid global conflicts
The head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has called for stronger support for international aid, saying it is key to building peace in a world facing multiple crises.<\/p>\n
Speaking ahead of a four-day UN conference in Spain, Haoliang Xu stressed that spending on aid, trade and defence should not be seen as a \u201czero-sum game\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cInternational development cooperation is critical to build the foundations of peace,\u201d Xu said. He pointed out that most of the world\u2019s poor now live in countries affected by conflict.<\/p>\n
Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave worsens
Firefighters were deployed across several countries on Sunday as wildfires broke out and temperatures soared across southern Europe. Authorities warned that the ongoing heatwave is likely to intensify in the coming days.<\/p>\n
Fires were reported in parts of France and Turkey, with Spain, Portugal and Italy also on high alert. In Turkey, forest fires broke out in Izmir province, fuelled by strong winds, according to local reports.<\/p>\n
Glastonbury performers spark police probe over anti-Israel chants
A British punk-rap group has come under fire for anti-Israel remarks made during their performance at the Glastonbury music festival, prompting a police investigation.<\/p>\n
On Saturday, Bob Vylan led festival-goers in chanting \u201cDeath, death to the IDF\u201d, referring to the Israeli military. The chant has drawn strong backlash and official condemnation from the UK government.<\/p>\n
Highway robbery suspect killed in police encounter in UP’s Baghpat
A man accused of killing and robbing truck drivers was shot in an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh\u2019s Baghpat on Sunday. He later died from his injuries, officials said.<\/p>\n
The accused, identified as Sandeep from Rohtak in Haryana, was wanted in several states. According to ADG STF Amitabh Yash, \u201cThe Noida unit of STF and the Baghpat Police had an encounter with a gang, which looted trucks loaded with goods on highways after killing the drivers. One of them, Sandeep, suffered a bullet injury and was sent to a hospital for treatment. Later, he succumbed to his injuries during treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Netanyahu calls Israel\u2019s war with Iran a \u2018victory\u2019, says focus now on freeing Gaza hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday claimed that Israel’s recent 12-day war with Iran ended in “victory” and opened up new possibilities, including the chance to rescue hostages held in Gaza.<\/p>\n
“Many opportunities have opened up now following this victory. First of all, to rescue the hostages,” Netanyahu said while speaking to security officials.<\/p>\n