British-Indian actor Himesh Patel is drawing attention for his role as Eurylochus, the trusted second-in-command of Odysseus, in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Born on October 13, 1990, in Cambridgeshire, England, Patel comes from a Gujarati-Indian family that migrated from East Africa. He began acting as a teenager with the BBC soap EastEnders. He made his film breakthrough in Danny Boyle's Yesterday and later appeared in Nolan's Tenet. His other notable projects include Don't Look Up, Station Eleven, Enola Holmes, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and The Franchise. The Odyssey marks his second collaboration with Nolan. (PC: X)

The Delhi High Court on Sunday directed the Centre and doctors treating activist Sonam Wangchuk to submit a detailed health status report within 3 days, with the next hearing scheduled for July 24. The court observed that Wangchuk was "not in detention" and noted that his family has been given access to him. During the hearing, doctors said Wangchuk has refused intravenous fluids despite repeated counselling but has accepted some oral fluids. The Centre said he was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital due to his deteriorating health and suggested he could be shifted to AIIMS if required. (PC: India Today)

The Kerala government has declared a holiday on Monday for all schools under the General Education Department, allowing students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. The match kicks off at 12:30 am IST, and students had appealed for a day off, saying they would struggle to attend classes after staying up late. General Education Minister N. Samsudheen confirmed the decision, while leaders across political parties supported the move. The final will see defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, face Spain as football fever grips Kerala ahead of the title clash. (PC: X)

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called his hospitalisation an "illegal detention" in his first message since being removed from his hunger strike at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Through his wife, he urged supporters to make the planned Parliament march on July 20 a success, describing the campaign as India's "2nd Freedom Movement" against fear and injustice. Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike since June 28, demanding accountability over alleged NEET exam irregularities and education reforms. Safdarjung Hospital said his condition is stable but requires continuous medical supervision due to the effects of prolonged fasting. (PC: India today)

France captain Kylian Mbappe became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history after scoring twice in France's 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff. The brace took Mbappe's World Cup tally to 22 goals, moving him ahead of Lionel Messi's 21. Mbappe also leads the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot race with 10 goals and 4 assists, while Messi has 8 goals and 4 assists before Argentina's final against Spain. Messi can still reclaim both records with a standout performance in the title match, adding another major storyline to the World Cup final. (PC: NDTV)

India-UK relations are expected to remain strong as Andy Burnham prepares to take office as Britain's new prime minister on July 20. Burnham, 56, was elected unopposed as Labour leader and succeeds Keir Starmer. Experts believe recent progress, including the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), will continue under his leadership. Burnham has long supported stronger ties with India through trade, education, innovation and regional partnerships. Diplomats and analysts expect his focus on economic growth, investment, defence cooperation and regional engagement to deepen bilateral relations. Business leaders also hope for greater stability to boost trade and investment between both countries. (PC: HT)

Leaders of the INDIA bloc briefly walked out of the Centre's all-party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session, protesting the government's decision to provide separate seating to rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs. The Opposition objected, saying the rebel group has not been officially recognised as a separate parliamentary party by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. TMC MP Mahua Moitra said the walkout was a symbolic protest backed by several INDIA bloc parties, including Congress, DMK and AAP. The Opposition leaders later returned to the meeting, which was held to discuss the government's legislative agenda for the upcoming Parliament session. (PC: India Today)

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will see defending champions Argentina face Spain in a blockbuster showdown led by Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. At 39, Messi aims to defend Argentina's title and add another chapter to his legendary career. Spain's 19-year-old Yamal enters the final as one of football's brightest young stars after an outstanding tournament. The clash is being seen as a meeting of two generations, with experience taking on youthful brilliance. While Argentina rely on Messi's leadership, Spain will look to Yamal's creativity as both teams battle for the biggest prize in world football. (PC: NDTV)

Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, has approached the Delhi High Court seeking permission to shift the activist from Safdarjung Hospital to a private facility, claiming she has "lost faith" in the government-run hospital. She alleged Wangchuk's stay amounts to "illegal detention" and raised concerns over transparency in his medical treatment after his health reportedly worsened during his hunger strike. Government sources said Wangchuk was admitted following a court order and argued that premier hospitals like Safdarjung and AIIMS can provide the highest standard of care. Wangchuk continues his hunger strike while in hospital. (PC: NDTV)

The United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after 2 US service members were killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack on a military base in Jordan, with another soldier still missing. US Central Command said the strikes targeted Iranian coastal surveillance, air defence systems and Revolutionary Guard facilities linked to the attack. In response, Iran said it launched drone strikes on 2 US military bases in Kuwait. The latest exchange marks the eighth straight night of hostilities, raising fears of wider regional conflict after the collapse of a preliminary ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.