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France’s President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech to army leaders, on the eve of the annual Bastille Day Parade in the French capital, at l’Hotel de Brienne in Paris. | Photo Credit: Reuters French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in the next two years because of new and unprecedented threats, from Russia to terrorists to online attacks.The French leader laid out the spending plans in a sweeping speech calling for intensified efforts to protect Europe. He said France will aim to spend 64 billion euros in annual defense spending in 2027, the…

In a move to check miscreants and ensure safety of passengers, the Ministry of Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches.These high-end cameras, which will show clear footage even at the speed of 100 kmph and at low-light conditions, will be installed in the locomotives also. A senior official said that the decision was taken at a review meeting held by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday. Story continues below this ad To preserve the privacy of passengers, CCTV cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors. Currently, semi-high speed trains such as…

President Ramaphosa’s move follows accusations that Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended his police minister “with immediate effect” over corruption allegations, a week after a provincial police chief made the accusations. In a country facing endemic corruption, Sunday’s announcement was highly anticipated after a week of speculation over the fate of Senzo Mchunu, who became police minister a year ago after the general elections. Mchunu, 67, who local media had suggested as a potential candidate from the centrist faction of the African National Congress (ANC) to succeed Ramaphosa, has rejected the allegations as “insinuations…

MumbaiJul 13, 2025 19:15 IST First published on: Jul 13, 2025 at 12:55 IST Share Just over a year since his Lok Sabha election loss from the Mumbai North Central seat, prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. Best known as the man who prosecuted 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab, the 72-year-old Nikam has been the go-to man for politicians cutting across party lines and state governments in Maharashtra for years. Recently, he was appointed the prosecutor in the politically charged Beed sarpanch murder case. “Ujjwal Nikam’s devotion to the legal field and to…

Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Tosin Adarabioyo celebrate winning the FIFA Club World Cup. | Photo Credit: Reuters Cole Palmer rang up two goals and one assist in a sensational first half and Chelsea toppled Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday.Palmer scored in the 22nd and 30th minutes and Joao Pedro tacked on the third goal right before halftime, capitalizing on Palmer’s fine touch into the box. Robert Sanchez, meanwhile, saved six shots in his best showing of the tournament.Chelsea, who won the 2021 Club World Cup that featured only eight teams, battled past Portugal’s…

Buhari, remembered for an anti-corruption drive and faltering economy, leaves behind a contentious legacy.Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82 following a long illness. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30pm (15:30 GMT) following a prolonged illness,” President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson announced on Sunday via the social media platform X. Buhari made history in 2015 when he became the first opposition candidate in Nigeria’s modern era to defeat a sitting president at the polls, unseating Goodluck Jonathan in what was widely praised as the country’s most credible election. A retired major…

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced on July 13, 2025 that a detailed contact list and route map of the Nipah victim have been prepared. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A fresh Nipah case in Palakkad district has sent alarm bells ringing and sparked fears that the deadly virus hasn’t been contained despite the best efforts of the health authorities.The Palakkad district was hit with a second Nipah case on Saturday (July 12, 2025) night as a 58-year-old man who had died at a private hospital at Perinthalmanna tested positive for the virus.He was under treatment at the Perinthalmanna…

We look at the tariff letters President Trump sent out this past week, as well as what polling tells us about how Americans feel about the increasingly violent immigration raids. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: President Trump’s self-imposed deadline for trade deals with dozens of countries came and went this past week with no new deals. Instead, he sent out a lot of tariff letters. The president is also facing a fresh challenge on his immigration policy. NPR’s senior national political correspondent, Mara Liasson, is on the line with us for more. Good morning, Mara.MARA LIASSON, BYLINE: Good morning, Ayesha.RASCOE: So let’s…

Olympic bronze medal-winning veteran badminton star Saina Nehwal has said that she and husband Parupalli Kashyap, also a former shuttler, have decided to part ways. Saina made the announcement through an Instagram story late on Sunday night. The couple had got married on December 14, 2018. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We’re choosing peace, growth, and healing – for ourselves and each other,” Saina wrote in her statement.  “I’m grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for…

Cala Goloritzé in Sardinia, Italy has been named the world’s best beach by The World’s 50 Best Beaches thanks to its stunning limestone spire, crystal-clear waters, and strict conservation efforts that preserve its pristine beauty. As you start to finalize your plans for the year, you may want to leave room in your schedule for a trip to Italy—specifically, to Sardinia, where you’ll find the official best beach in the world. According to The World’s 50 Best Beaches, this prestigious title goes to Cala Goloritzé, a remote beach in the southern part of the Golfo di Orosei. “While the entire…