World No.1 Jannik Sinner powered into his first Wimbledon final, defeating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 in under two hours. The 23-year-old Italian avenged his 2023 semi-final loss and improved his ATP head-to-head record against Djokovic to 6-4. Djokovic, seeking a 25th Slam, looked fatigued and required physio treatment but couldn't hold off a dominant Sinner. With this win, Sinner becomes the fifth man since 1995 to reach all four Grand Slam finals. He now faces Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Wimbledon final — a rematch of the 2025 French Open, which Alcaraz won in five sets. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Kerrville, Texas, after catastrophic floods killed 120 people and left 161 missing. Meeting with first responders and grieving families, Trump also stood alongside Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The visit comes as criticism mounts over whether authorities did enough to warn residents ahead of the disaster. Last weekend’s torrential storms dumped months’ worth of rain within hours, submerging homes, roads, and vehicles across central Texas. As river levels surged, thousands were forced to evacuate. The president is expected to face sharp scrutiny over the federal and local response to the tragedy. (PC: BBC)

Day 2 of the 3rd Test between India and England at Lord’s saw high drama, with England finishing strong despite Jasprit Bumrah’s 15th five-wicket haul. Joe Root converted his overnight 99 into a century as England posted 387. India ended the day at 145/3, with KL Rahul scoring a fifty and Karun Nair contributing 40. Rishabh Pant batted at No. 5 despite a Day 1 injury. However, controversy erupted when India skipper Shubman Gill and Mohammed Siraj protested the condition of a changed ball in the 91st over, triggering heated exchanges with the umpires and shifting focus from the on-field play. (PC: NDTV)

At least 23 civilians, including 4 children, were killed in an airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Lin Ta Lu village, Sagaing region, Myanmar, on July 11, 2025. Around 150 people were sheltering there due to ongoing conflict. About 30 others were injured, 10 critically, according to a resistance fighter. The military, which seized power in 2021, has escalated airstrikes in resistance strongholds like Sagaing. Thousands have fled nearby villages. Opposition leaders say the junta is trying to regain territory ahead of a controversial election aimed at legitimising its rule. The military has not commented on the latest deadly attack.

A Gurugram court sent Deepak Yadav, father of murdered tennis player Radhika Yadav, to one-day police custody for further investigation. Police said the motive stemmed from family tension over Radhika’s financial independence and tennis academy—not honour killing. The 25-year-old was shot three times in the back on Thursday. Station House Officer Vindo Kumar confirmed no love or honour-related motive. Police are also probing the role of Radhika’s mother, who was home during the murder. Authorities plan to recover arms from a village in Rewari. Radhika, ranked 1999 by the ITF, had recently played in Indore and Kuala Lumpur qualifiers. (PC: News18)

Delhi-NCR experienced earthquake tremors for the second straight day as a 3.7 magnitude quake struck Jhajjar, Haryana, at 7:49 PM on Friday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km. The region had already been shaken by a 4.4 magnitude quake on Thursday morning. Jhajjar lies just 60 km from Delhi and sits near several active geological fault lines, including the Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault. Experts say such tremors signal gradual tectonic energy release but warn that Delhi-NCR remains vulnerable to stronger seismic activity due to its fault-ridden geography and Himalayan proximity. (PC: India Today)

Radhika Yadav, a 25-year-old national-level tennis player, was shot dead by her father Deepak Yadav in Gurugram. Police say he confessed to firing three bullets into her back while she was in the kitchen. Family tensions had escalated over her financial independence, Instagram reels, and a music video appearance that allegedly embarrassed him. Deepak, a former bank employee, reportedly faced taunts in their village for depending on his daughter. Radhika had recently shifted to coaching after an injury. The accused’s wife was home but has not given a written statement. Police are probing the motive further, including social pressures. (PC: NDTV)

On July 9, 2025, a major tragedy struck Padra, Vadodara, as a section of the Gambhira Bridge collapsed, sending multiple vehicles plunging into the Mahi River. At least 18 people have died and two remain missing. Gujarat’s Roads and Buildings Minister confirmed that a structural failure caused by pedestal and articulation crushing led to the collapse. The 1985-built bridge had shown signs of wear but remained in use. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has suspended four engineers and ordered statewide bridge inspections. Rescue efforts by NDRF and fire services continue as investigations into accountability deepen.  

Novak Djokovic will battle world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon 2025 semi-final on Friday at Centre Court. Djokovic, chasing a record-equalling 8th Wimbledon title and a historic 25th Grand Slam, faces an uphill task against Sinner, who has won their last 4 matches. While Djokovic leads their grass-court head-to-head 2-0, he hasn’t beaten the Italian since 2023. Sinner seeks his first Wimbledon final, having looked dominant in his quarter-final win over Ben Shelton. Djokovic, 38, carries a minor injury concern from his previous match. The semi-final airs on Star Sports and streams on Disney+Hotstar after Fritz vs Alcaraz. (PC: India Today)

Gaza’s largest functioning hospital, Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, faces imminent shutdown due to fuel shortages and intensified Israeli military operations. Doctors warn dozens in intensive care may die if generators fail. Israeli tanks reportedly advanced to within 200m of the hospital, firing at displaced persons' camps and burning tents. Though forces later withdrew, medics remain trapped. Staff say “we are closer to death than life.” WHO calls the hospital “one massive trauma ward.” Fuel deliveries have not reached the facility. Over 57,700 Gazans have died since the war began following Hamas’s 2023 attack that killed 1,200 in Israel. (PC: BBC)