Lionel Messi and Argentina teammates sparked a viral moment after their World Cup semi-final victory over England, as they inspected Jordan Pickford’s penalty notes taped to his water bottle. The England goalkeeper’s preparations for a shootout went unused after Lautaro Martínez’s stoppage-time winner sealed a 2-1 comeback. Messi’s amused reaction quickly became one of the
England’s Jude Bellingham clashed with Argentina players after their World Cup semifinal defeat. A video showed Bellingham tapping defender Valentin Barco on the head. The match saw England lose 2-1, ending their World Cup final hopes. Argentina will now face Spain in the final for a second title. England plays France in the third-place playoff
A group of OpenAI employees has donated over $215,000 to Guardrails Alliance, a super PAC pushing for stricter AI regulation—directly opposing their own president, Greg Brockman, who helped fund rival PAC Leading the Future. The revolt exposes a deepening rift inside the ChatGPT-maker over who should write the rules governing frontier AI.
China’s economy slowed more than expected last quarter, reaching its weakest point in over three years. Gross domestic product grew 4.3% from a year ago, missing official targets. This slowdown will likely dominate upcoming Politburo meetings this month. Officials may accelerate public spending and boost infrastructure investment. This action aims to ensure the annual growth
Will Grier has announced his retirement from professional football after seven seasons. He played for six different franchises during his NFL career. Grier shared his decision publicly through an Instagram post. Teammates like Dak Prescott and Christian McCaffrey offered their congratulations. His departure leaves a respected legacy among former colleagues.
Apple’s artificial intelligence service has received approval for release in China. Chinese regulators granted Apple a license to roll out its AI service. Alibaba and Baidu will serve as technical partners for Apple’s AI. This clearance allows Apple to tap into China’s keen AI technology market. The service could become available to iPhone users later
The Union Cabinet approved two schemes totaling Rs 1.9 lakh crore for electronics manufacturing. These initiatives aim to boost semiconductor fabrication and mobile phone production significantly. The government plans to deepen domestic value addition and reduce import dependence. These schemes will run for five years starting from 2026-27. India targets a $500 billion electronics manufacturing
Crude oil prices climbed for a fourth day, exceeding eighty-five dollars per barrel. Investors reacted to escalating United States and Iran conflict and shipping route security. United States strikes on Iran’s missile sites and coastal defense positions occurred. This intensified worries over oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest prices could rise further
Home Credit India will acquire Varthana Finance in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore. This transaction will make Varthana a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Credit India. The acquisition aims to diversify portfolios and improve business mix for the company. It is expected to create synergies in distribution, technology, and risk management. Regulatory
India’s passenger vehicle market recorded its strongest first quarter ever. Domestic sales increased significantly, driven by SUV demand and new model launches. Tata Motors reclaimed the second position, surpassing Mahindra & Mahindra in sales figures. Maruti Suzuki maintained its leading market share, while Hyundai Motor India held fourth place. Strong performance from models like Punch
