Tsunami, an eight-year-old Border Collie rescued from abuse and abandonment as a puppy, has emerged as one of Venezuela's earthquake heroes after helping locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings. Working with handler Jorge Beans and the K-SAR ECID rescue unit, Tsunami reportedly helped emergency teams find at least 13 people alive, including a 60-year-old man trapped for six hours beneath an eight-storey building. Before the June 2026 disaster, the rescue dog had participated in humanitarian missions following the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes and floods across Venezuela. After days of continuous work, Tsunami was treated for exhaustion before authorities confirmed the earthquake response would be his final official rescue mission before retirement.

An 11-year-old student was killed and 10 others injured after a large roadside tree collapsed onto a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred on Road No. 11 while 13 children were travelling in the vehicle, triggering a major rescue operation. Injured students were rushed to a nearby hospital, while emergency teams worked to free those trapped inside the damaged bus. Residents alleged they had repeatedly warned the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) about dangerous trees in the locality, claiming similar incidents had occurred earlier without action. The tragedy comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across Mumbai.

Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro praised his team after its dramatic penalty shootout victory over Germany in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The win sent Paraguay into the Round of 16 for the first time since 2010. "The warriors left the field as legends," Alfaro said after the match. He called it the greatest victory of his coaching career. Thousands of fans celebrated in the streets of Asunción, and President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday. Paraguay will next face either France or Sweden in the Round of 16. (PC: Getty Images)

India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now available in Greece, allowing eligible Indian travellers to make instant digital payments. The service was launched through a partnership between Eurobank and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL). "The increasing global acceptance and appreciation of UPI reflects the trust in India," Union Minister Piyush Goyal said. The new service will help tourists, students, and business travellers pay directly from their linked Indian bank accounts. It is expected to reduce transaction costs, support cash-free payments, and make spending easier in cities such as Athens and other participating locations.

More than 60% of ships carrying cargo to India are limiting or switching off their public tracking signals while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid rising security concerns linked to tensions involving Iran. "Going dark" means ships reduce or stop broadcasting their public location through the Automatic Identification System (AIS). Officials said the vessels continue to sail safely and remain in contact with authorities through secure channels. India has said there is no immediate impact on oil or fuel supplies, and ships are continuing to cross the strategic waterway with extra precautions. (PC: Reuters)

Brazil forward Matheus Cunha faced criticism after making a gesture toward Japan's Kento Shiogai following Brazil's FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory. The gesture came after Shiogai had earlier said that "Brazil is no longer a football powerhouse." After the match, Cunha defended his actions on Instagram and said he was standing up for Brazil's football history. Despite the controversy, Cunha was also seen comforting Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka after the final whistle. Brazil won the match with a late goal and advanced to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

An 11-year-old student died and four others were injured after a roadside tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area on Tuesday. The bus was carrying 12 students when the tree crashed onto the vehicle. Local residents, the bus conductor, firefighters, and police rescued the children. "The student was declared dead at 4.23 pm," officials at Zen Hospital said. Four injured students are in stable condition. Authorities have started an investigation to find out why the tree fell. They will also examine whether weather or the tree's condition caused the accident. (PC: News18)

Ukraine said its military struck a Russian satellite communications centre near Moscow using drones. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the site was used to support Russia's military operations. "Step by step, we are implementing our plan," he said. Meanwhile, Russian officials said a six-month-old baby was killed after drone debris hit a building in the Moscow region. Another person died in Belgorod. Russian attacks on Ukraine also killed at least 10 people in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. The latest strikes came as fighting continued on both sides of the border. (PC: Reuters)

Around 100 auto-rickshaws in New Delhi are displaying posters of US President Donald Trump and the Statue of Liberty as part of a campaign marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The campaign was launched by the US Embassy in India. "Freedom is on the move... literally!" the embassy said while announcing the initiative. Many drivers said they accepted the posters for practical reasons, such as receiving a packet of tea or covering damaged vehicle roofs. The campaign comes as the United States works to improve ties with India following trade tensions over tariffs. (PC: AFP/Getty)

Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna criticised US President Donald Trump's foreign and trade policies, saying they had weakened relations between the United States and India. Speaking at the USISPF Leadership Summit, Khanna said "the US-India relationship has been at the lowest point in the last 30 years." He claimed Trump's actions on Iran and trade had raised fuel prices and damaged US credibility with allies. Khanna also criticised military action taken without consulting partners such as India, Europe, and Canada. His remarks came as other speakers at the summit praised the strength of India-US relations.