Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar received twin honours at Lord’s on July 10, 2025. Before the start of the third Test between India and England, Tendulkar rang the iconic five-minute bell, a tradition reserved for cricket legends. Earlier, he unveiled a special portrait of himself at the MCC Museum’s Long Room. The portrait, by Stuart Pearson Wright, marks his historic journey—from his first visit in 1988 as a teenager to 200 Test appearances. Tendulkar expressed gratitude, calling the moment “a full circle.” This match is also part of the inaugural Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, named after the most capped Test players. (PC: X)

Thailand’s internet-famous baby hippo Moo Deng turned one on Thursday, drawing thousands to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi for a four-day celebration. Moo Deng, whose name means “bouncing pig,” enjoyed a 20-kg fruit cake with her mother Jona while fans attended a parade, photo exhibition, and charity auction. The pygmy hippo rose to global fame in 2024, inspiring merchandise, memes, and fan art. A cast of her footprints sold for 700,000 baht, and her old bathtub fetched 50,000 baht. All auction proceeds support wildlife conservation. “I love Moo Deng so much,” said winning bidder Mucharim Chutimatipakorn. 

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek stormed into her maiden Wimbledon final, defeating Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0 in just 71 minutes on Centre Court. The Polish star, previously never beyond the quarterfinals at the All England Club, showcased grass-court dominance with 26 winners and an 83% first-serve win rate. Swiatek is now the first Polish woman in a Wimbledon final since Agnieszka Radwanska in 2012. She will face American Amanda Anisimova, who earlier upset Aryna Sabalenka, in Saturday’s final. “I never dreamt it would be possible,” Swiatek said post-match, aiming to add her sixth Grand Slam and first Wimbledon title. (PC: India Today)

A senior officer of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) was shot dead in broad daylight in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district on Thursday. CCTV footage shows the unidentified assailant shooting the officer—named by local media as Colonel Ivan Voronych—five times before fleeing. Police found the victim’s body in a car park shortly after 09:00 local time. The SBU said it is working to identify the killer and determine a motive. The attack comes amid heightened tensions following Russia’s largest aerial assault on Ukraine earlier this week. Ukraine’s intelligence services have previously been linked to high-profile operations inside Russia, though not confirmed officially. (PC: BBC)

Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, son-in-law of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy, is returning to Goldman Sachs as a senior adviser after 21 years. Sunak began his career at the firm as an intern and junior analyst. In this new role, he will advise clients on global politics and economics. Social media lit up with jokes referencing Murthy’s viral “70-hour workweek” remark, asking if Sunak would now follow it. Sunak has announced he’ll donate his salary to the Richmond Project, a charity he co-founded. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon welcomed Sunak, calling his return “an exciting addition” to the firm. (PC: News18)

A massive overnight Russian attack struck Kyiv on July 10, killing 2 people and injuring 16, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The assault involved 18 missiles and around 400 drones, heavily targeting the capital. A residential building, a metro station, and a primary healthcare centre were among the sites hit. Fires burned across eight districts, forcing residents into shelters. Zelensky accused Russia of escalating terror and urged faster international sanctions and military support. This came after Russia’s largest aerial attack on Tuesday. June saw Ukraine's highest civilian casualties in 3 years, with 232 killed, UN data shows. (PC: BBC)

Unidentified gunmen opened fire at comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly launched Cap’s Café in Surrey, Canada. The attackers reportedly arrived in a car and fled after firing several rounds at the building. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Local police are investigating whether the café was the intended target or if the shooting was meant as a threat towards Sharma. The incident, which was caught on camera, has sparked concern among fans and the Indian diaspora. Kapil Sharma had inaugurated the café recently as part of his international ventures. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the assailants and establish motive. (PC: India Today)

At least 15 Palestinians, including 8 children and 2 women, were killed in an Israeli airstrike near a medical point in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, as they queued for nutritional supplements, al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital reported. Graphic hospital footage showed children among the dead and injured. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas militant involved in the 7 October attack but acknowledged civilian casualties and is reviewing the incident. The strike occurred during ceasefire talks in Doha, which remain stalled. Gaza’s health ministry reports over 57,000 killed since the war began, with civilians increasingly dying while seeking aid and essentials. (PC: BBC)

Iran-backed Houthi rebels have sunk a second Greek-operated cargo ship, Eternity C, in the Red Sea within a week, leaving 11 crew members missing and 4 feared dead. The vessel, targeted with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades, was attacked twice before sinking. Ten people, including 8 Filipinos, 1 Indian, and 1 Greek security guard, were rescued—some after over 48 hours in water. The Houthis claim the attack supports Palestinians amid the Gaza war. The U.S. accused them of kidnapping survivors and demanded their release. The incident marks a deadly escalation in maritime aggression since their campaign began in November 2023. (PC: NDTV)

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has officially indicted ex‑Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, alongside former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan and ex‑IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al‑Mamun, on five charges of crimes against humanity linked to the brutal suppression of a 2024 student-led uprising. The indicting bench, chaired by Justice Golam Mortuza Mozumder, accepted the prosecution's assertion of a coordinated, systemic attack involving security forces and party-affiliated cadres. Mamun has pleaded guilty and offered to testify, while Hasina and Khan face trial in absentia after fleeing to India in August 2024. Proceedings are due to commence on August 3. The move deepens ongoing political turmoil and regional implications. (PC: AP)