Google's Kaggle Game Arena witnessed a thrilling start as Gemini 2.5 Pro, o4-mini, Grok 4, and o3 secured dominant victories in the AI chess exhibition tournament. These LLMs defeated formidable opponents, showcasing their strategic capabilities. Grok 4's impressive performance drew attention, with Elon Musk acknowledging xAI's minimal focus on chess.
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Tensions flared ahead of the final India-England Test as Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir engaged in a heated exchange with Oval curator Lee Fortis. The disagreement arose from restrictions placed on the Indian team's access to the pitch, specifically regarding the distance they were allowed to stand and the curator's objections to their presence.
During a rain break in the fifth Test between India and England, former England captain Michael Vaughan playfully mocked The Oval's head curator, Lee Fortis, on air. This followed a confrontation between India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, and Fortis regarding pitch usage. Vaughan's light-hearted mimicry added a humorous layer to the already tense atmosphere surrounding the final Test match.
In a shocking turn, Linda Hogan posted a video alleging Brooke Hogan wouldn't attend Hulk Hogan's funeral, citing past trauma and family issues. The wrestling world mourns Hulk Hogan, who passed away on July 24, 2025, from cardiac arrest. However, the video featuring Brooke was later revealed as an AI-generated fake, sparking further controversy.
The Election Commission has completed the electoral college list for the upcoming Vice Presidential election in 2025. This follows Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation from the Vice President post. The list includes elected and nominated members of Rajya Sabha and elected members of Lok Sabha. The official notification for the election is expected soon.
A 15-year-old girl from Odisha, who suffered severe burns after being set on fire by unidentified individuals on June 19, has tragically passed away despite intensive medical care at AIIMS New Delhi. The victim, who sustained over 75% burn injuries, was initially treated in Bhubaneswar before being transferred to Delhi.
Asked at a White House event why New Delhi is being singled out for secondary tariffs when China is buying more Russian oil than India does, Trump interrupted the questioner twice to say "It's okay...it's okay" before warning there will be more secondary sanctions against countries buying Russian oil and gas.
Brazil has approached the World Trade Organization regarding US tariffs. These tariffs impact a significant portion of Brazilian exports. President Lula intends to discuss the matter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping. The US has also sanctioned a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice. This action is related to the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
India defeated England by six runs in the final Test, leveling the series. Mohammed Siraj took five wickets, earning praise from Asaduddin Owaisi. Siraj was named Player of the Match. Shubman Gill captained the team after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirements. Gill also received the Player of the Series award.
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