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Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s singles final at Wimbledon on Sunday. Between them, the two have won every Grand Slam in the past two calendar years.

Vivo X Fold 5 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 compared: How these two foldables stand against each other | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Samsung and Vivo have launched their respective foldable phones in India with an aim to democratise this novelty form factor. While Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is into its seventh generation while Vivo X Fold 5 is just the second phone from the Chinese smartphone maker.Both, Samsung and Vivo have stressed upon making their foldables more refined with a reduced body weight and dimensions while simultaneously scaling upon generative AI features to make these multitasking phones…

Just three years ago, Thailand made history by becoming the first country in Asia to decriminalise cannabis. What followed was a rapid and unprecedented boom: neon-lit dispensaries sprang up across Bangkok’s tourist hotspots, “green” cafes dotted the islands, and entrepreneurs—from street vendors to seasoned investors—rushed in to claim a slice of the estimated $1 billion market.But that cannabis free-for-all may be coming to an abrupt end. In June, the Thai government imposed sweeping new rules that re-criminalise recreational cannabis use, triggering panic among shop owners and raising uncertainty over the future of the country’s burgeoning marijuana industry. The new guidelines…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump has sent additional letters to foreign leaders informing them of the tariff rates he intends to impose on their countries’ goods on Aug. 1. Among the targets is Mexico, one of the U.S.’ most important trading partners. Trump has criticized Mexico for not doing enough to combat the fentanyl trade. The president also issued a letter to the European Union, promising a tariff and demanding…

Actors Saroja Devi and M.G. Ramachandran in a Tamil movie | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Veteran South Indian actor B. Saroja Devi, who breathed her last at the age of 87 on Monday (July 14, 2025), was once offered liquor by a co-artiste on the sets of a Tamil film, which had angered M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), the popular yesteryear actor-turned-Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1977-87).Saroja Devi was MGR’s leading lady in 25 films, of which 23 were box office hits, long before a younger Jayalalithaa — who would also go on to become Tamil Nadu Chief Minister — entered…

A damaged home is seen after flash flooding in Hunt, Texas, on July 4. Just 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP via Getty Images/AFP Nearly every county in the United States has experienced flooding in the past few decades, but just 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It’s what experts call the flood insurance gap. Most homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. And while FEMA aid may be available to help people repair their…

Candidates allotted more than one program must select their preferred choice, as selecting one will disable access to others. | Photo: ANI The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has released the seat allotment for CUET-PG 2025 admissions under Round 1. The allotment was made live on July 14, 2025, at 12:01 p.m. on the university’s Smarth Dashboard. Candidates who have received seat allotments must complete the online admission fee payment by July 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m. The payment portal is accessible through the official admission link. Students are instructed to verify the merit-cum-allotment lists on the admission portal. Before paying the fee, candidates…

We all have favourite smartphone brands, and often that loyalty may cloud our judgement, until a new device comes along that challenges our expectations. I, too, have my loyalties, but I am always up for a challenge. To dive into the unknown, to experience something new, and to be pleasantly surprised. Perhaps this was the reason that piqued my interest when I heard about the Vivo X200 FE.Admittedly, I have no prior experience with Vivo flagship devices, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I got the Vivo X200 FE in the Luxe Grey shade, a colour that has grown…

European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic speaks to the media ahead of a European Union Foreign Affairs Council (Trade) meeting to discuss EU-U.S. relations, in Brussels, Belgium, on July 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters “The European Union will try to reach a good trade deal with the United States, while preparing possible countermeasures if the talks fail,” EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday (July 14, 2025).“We continue to engage with the U.S. administration and prioritise a negotiated solution by the new deadline of August 1. I cannot imagine walking away without any effort,” Mr. Sefcovic said before…

In response to a user post on X that asked Tesla investors if they supported a merger between the two companies, Musk replied “No” [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Elon Musk said on Monday he does not support a merger between his electric vehicle maker Tesla and his artificial intelligence startup xAI, which owns the Grok chatbot and competes with the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.In response to a user post on X that asked Tesla investors if they supported a merger between the two companies, Musk replied “No.”On Sunday, Musk had said he would ask Tesla shareholders to vote whether…