Donald Trump indicated a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war, following White House confirmation of openness to such talks. This comes after a US envoy's discussions in Moscow with Putin, and a call between Trump, Zelensky, and NATO leaders. Trump has given Russia until Friday to show progress toward peace or face new sanctions.
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Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy, achieved a stunning victory at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, defeating Koneru Humpy in a thrilling tie-break. This triumph not only secured her the championship but also earned her the coveted Grandmaster title, making her India's fourth woman to reach this milestone.
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The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint Earth observation mission, is scheduled to launch on July 30, 2025. This collaboration between India and the US will provide high-resolution, all-weather imagery for disaster management, climate monitoring, and more. NISAR's open-data policy aims to empower global decision-making and emergency response efforts.
A Spanish Air Force pilot averted a potential disaster at the 2025 Festival Aéreo Internacional de Gijón, skillfully maneuvering his EF-18 Hornet to avoid a flock of birds. The quick reaction, described as "exemplary speed and professionalism," prevented a possible impact during a low-altitude flypast witnessed by over 300,000 spectators.
Mohammed Siraj's remarkable journey from sacrificing his favorite biryani to becoming India's leading bowler is a testament to his dedication. His nine wickets in the fifth Test, including a crucial 5/104, secured India's victory and highlighted his unwavering determination. Inspired by Virat Kohli's fitness and Mohammed Shami's resilience, Siraj's grit and hunger have defined his success.
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke warns software engineers to embrace AI or risk career obsolescence, emphasizing AI's central role in coding. He envisions developers evolving into AI strategists, focusing on higher-level problem-solving and AI-driven solutions. The future anticipates AI writing 90% of code, urging engineers to reinvent their roles as code enablers and embrace human-AI collaboration.
In a significant security lapse, seven police personnel have been suspended after failing to detect a dummy bomb during a routine drill at Delhi's Red Fort. The security test aimed to assess the alertness of officers at the access control point. A team successfully breached security with a fake explosive, raising serious concerns about preparedness.
Conor McGregor's appeal against a civil jury verdict, which found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018, has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal in Dublin. The court reaffirmed the original jury’s decision in favor of the complainant, Nikita Hand, ordering McGregor to pay £206,000 in damages plus legal costs.
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