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. 

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is scheduled to return to Earth on July 14 after spending over two weeks aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. The mission, which launched from Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre on June 25, docked at the ISS after a 28-hour journey. Alongside Shukla, the Ax-4 crew includes Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski, and Tibor Kapu. During their stay, the team completed scientific experiments, tested technologies, and conducted outreach. NASA confirmed July 14 as the target undocking date. The crew also enjoyed rare downtime, capturing images of Earth and reconnecting with family. (PC: HT)

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)

England finished Day 1 of the 3rd Test against India at Lord’s on a commanding 251/4, with Joe Root unbeaten on 99 and Ben Stokes on 39. The pair built an unbroken 79-run stand for the fifth wicket, steadying the innings after early breakthroughs by India. Nitish Reddy impressed with two quick wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja took one each. Ollie Pope also contributed with a solid 44. Root’s near-century has put England in a strong position heading into Day 2. India will look for early wickets on Friday to regain control of the match. (PC: NDTV)

Comedian Kapil Sharma’s newly launched Kap’s Cafe in Surrey, Canada, was attacked late Wednesday night as unidentified gunmen fired multiple rounds at the building. No injuries were reported. Khalistani terrorist Harjeet Singh Laddi, listed as most-wanted by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA), claimed responsibility for the shooting. Linked to Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Laddi reportedly cited Sharma’s past remarks as motive. The attackers fled in a vehicle. Authorities are investigating whether the cafe or the comedian was the actual target. The incident comes shortly after the premiere of The Kapil Sharma Show Season 3 on Netflix on June 21.

Wembley Stadium in London hosted the final graduation ceremony of Global Banking School (GBS) UK for 2025 on July 9, where nearly 2,000 students graduated across disciplines including Business, Healthcare, Construction, and Digital Technologies. This follows a ceremony the previous week in Birmingham, where 1,500 students from Birmingham, Manchester, and Leeds received their degrees. GBS UK CEO James Kennedy praised the graduates, saying, “We work to widen participation, address skills shortages, and enable social mobility—today, we see this first-hand.” He emphasized the importance of GBS UK’s mature-age graduates, who bring valuable lived experience to the UK workforce. James Murray MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, addressed the students during the ceremony. “It’s inspiring to see graduates ready to shape their communities and careers,” he said. The event coincided with the release of the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS), where GBS UK reported a 90% satisfaction rate in the ‘Teaching on my Course’ category—3% higher than the sector average. GBS UK also exceeded national averages in Organisation, Management, and Academic Support categories.    

A tragic bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Savli, Vadodara district, claimed at least 15 lives on July 10, 2025. Survivors recalled a loud “explosion-like” sound just before the 40-year-old concrete structure plunged into the Mahisagar River. Several vehicles and passengers were trapped in the debris. Eyewitnesses described the ground shaking and people screaming as they scrambled for safety. Locals, including fishermen, played a key role in the rescue efforts, pulling victims from the water. Four people are still missing. Residents had previously warned authorities about the bridge's deteriorating condition, citing visible damage and instability. (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)