Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has received good news ahead of his team's next World Cup match. His mother has been granted a US visa and is expected to attend Cape Verde's game against Uruguay in Miami. The development came after Vozinha revealed that his mother was unable to secure a visa to watch him play. US House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he worked with US officials to resolve the issue. Vozinha became a World Cup sensation after making seven saves in a 0-0 draw against Spain. Travel arrangements are now being made for his mother’s visit. (PC: Getty Images)

England are set to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Croatia in Dallas. Manager Thomas Tuchel said the team is ready for the challenge. Ahead of the match, England faced an unexpected setback when training equipment and personal items were stolen during transit in the United States. Local police recovered the items and charged two men in connection with the theft. Captain Harry Kane will lead England as they aim for a strong start. Meanwhile, Scotland's Ryan Christie said his team could be one of the tournament's surprise packages after their 1-0 win over Haiti. (PC: AFP)  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, trade and efforts to promote peace. Modi said India would "always be on the side of peace" and place humanity above everything else. He also stressed the need to restore trade relations to pre-war levels. Zelenskyy said Ukraine received important support commitments from G7 leaders, including help to strengthen air defence and energy security. He also said partner countries agreed to increase pressure on Russia through additional sanctions during the ongoing conflict.

US President Donald Trump said a new agreement between the United States and Iran could be signed as early as Thursday. Details released by US officials show the draft deal includes a commitment that Iran will never develop a nuclear weapon. The agreement also calls for an immediate end to military operations, including in Lebanon. A $300 billion fund for Iran's reconstruction and economic development is part of the plan. The deal seeks to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping without tolls. Trump warned that military action could resume if the agreement fails. (PC: Reuters)

India and the United Kingdom will implement their Free Trade Agreement on July 15, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Summit in France. The deal is expected to boost trade and investment between the two countries. Under the agreement, India will reduce tariffs on British whisky and automobiles, while the UK will lower tariffs on Indian exports such as clothing, footwear and food products. The agreement is estimated to be worth $6.5 billion. Both countries expect the deal to create new business opportunities and strengthen economic ties. (PC: AFP)

India's transition to clean energy could reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels but may create new strategic risks, according to a report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. The report said India has crude oil reserves equal to only 9-10 days of net imports, much lower than countries like Japan and South Korea. It also highlighted dependence on imported LNG and coking coal. While renewable energy can improve energy security, it could increase dependence on critical minerals, technology and industrial inputs. The report urged India to strengthen domestic manufacturing, diversify supply chains and build resilient green energy systems.

Aman Sanger and Sualeh Asif are set to become billionaires after Elon Musk's SpaceX agreed to acquire AI coding company Anysphere, the maker of Cursor, for $60 billion. Sanger, who has Indian roots, and Pakistan-born Asif each reportedly hold a 4.5% stake in the company. According to reports, both are expected to receive SpaceX shares worth about $2.7 billion. Cursor was founded in 2022 by Sanger, Asif and two other MIT graduates. The platform uses artificial intelligence to help developers write code and is used by millions of programmers and major technology companies worldwide. (PC: X/@amanrsanger, Cursor)

Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed a hospital in Butembo. The child was receiving treatment for Ebola when she was taken from the facility. Health officials warned that leaving treatment could worsen her condition and increase the risk of spreading the virus to others. The incident comes as DR Congo battles a major Ebola outbreak that has caused nearly 200 deaths and more than 840 confirmed cases. Officials say insecurity, misinformation and attacks on health facilities are making it harder to control the disease. (PC: Anadolu via Getty Images

Parts of the UK are expected to experience heatwave conditions this weekend as temperatures rise across the country. The Met Office forecasts highs of up to 32°C on Sunday and possibly 33°C on Monday in southern and eastern England. Yellow heat health alerts are in place for London, the South East, East Midlands and East of England until Monday evening. Some areas could be hotter than Barbados. Forecasters said heatwave conditions may be officially declared in parts of southern England by the weekend. There is also a chance of thunderstorms and heavy showers in some regions later each day. (PC: Sky News)

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to Telegram against the Centre's temporary ban on the messaging platform. The government blocked Telegram until 22 June, citing concerns that leaked NEET-UG exam papers were being shared through the app. The Centre said it had repeatedly warned Telegram about misuse of its platform but received no effective response. Telegram argued that the ban harms millions of users and its business operations. The court has sought the government's reply and will hear the case again on 18 June. The NEET-UG re-examination is scheduled for 21 June.