The Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia has reached half-time with a scoreless tie. Argentina controlled possession, but Colombia created better scoring opportunities. Lionel Messi, potentially playing his last international match, aims to secure a third consecutive major title for Argentina. Messi recently scored his first goal in the tournament, ending a drought. James Rodriguez leads the tournament in chances created, while Angel Di Maria will retire from international football after this match. The second half is set to begin, with both teams competing for the Copa America championship.

In a shocking case, renowned zoologist Adam Britton has been sentenced to 249 years in prison in Australia for raping, torturing, and killing over 40 dogs. The British expert, dubbed the "world's worst animal abuser," faced 60 charges related to animal abuse and sexual abuse in a "torture room." Britton, a former senior researcher at Charles Darwin University, also faces charges of possessing and transmitting child abuse material. The court's decision brings closure to a horrific case that has sparked global outrage. Britton's sentence reflects the severity of his crimes and serves as a warning to animal abusers worldwide.

Spain won the Euro 2024 final against England with a 2-1 score. Nico Williams scored the first goal, followed by an equalizer from Cole Palmer. Mikel Oyarzabal secured the win with a goal in the 86th minute. This victory marks Spain's fourth European Championship title and third in the last five editions. Despite losing midfielder Rodri to injury at halftime, Spain demonstrated their resilience and depth. The team's impressive performance solidified their position as a dominant force in international football, making them a team to watch in future tournaments.

Spain and England face off in the UEFA EURO 2024 final on Sunday, July 14, at Olympiastadion, Berlin. Kick-off is at 21:00 CET (Central European Time). Spain, featuring stars like Rodri and Álvaro Morata, have impressed with their attacking style, while England, led by Harry Kane, have shown resilience through tough knockout stages. Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente expressed confidence, saying, "We are very calm and eager to play." England's manager Gareth Southgate noted, "Players don't need motivating for matches like this." Fans can catch the match on local UEFA broadcast partners.

Psychic animals across England are predicting a triumph for the Three Lions in Sunday's Euro final against Spain. Meerkats at Drusillas Park, Sussex, accurately forecasted England's wins by choosing buckets marked with team flags. Mystic seals at SEA LIFE Weymouth also backed England for victory in all knockout matches. Even tortoises joined in, favoring England in their predictions. Keepers and handlers attest to the animals' track record, with hopes high for an England win. Fans eagerly await the outcome, anticipating a thrilling match day in London with Euro and Wimbledon finals coinciding.

Witnesses at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania saw the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, from Bethel Park. Crooks, armed with an AR-style rifle, was killed by Secret Service. He fired multiple shots from a rooftop, injuring Trump. Witness Ben Macer saw Crooks moving across roofs and alerted an officer. Another witness, Ryan Knight, saw Crooks aiming from the American Glass Research building. The Secret Service confirmed one attendee was killed and two others critically injured. Questions are raised about security lapses. The FBI identified Crooks as the shooter.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, made a rare public appearance at the Wimbledon men's final on Sunday. This is her second public outing this year since revealing her battle with cancer. Kate, undergoing preventative chemotherapy, attended the match with her daughter, Princess Charlotte. The crowd greeted her with a standing ovation as she took her seat in the Royal Box. Kate, patron of the All England Club, will present the winner's trophy. She last appeared publicly at King Charles III's birthday parade in June.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the most followed global leader on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, with over 100 million followers. He surpasses US President Joe Biden, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed, and Pope Francis. Modi expressed his gratitude on X, appreciating the discussions, debates, and insights shared. In India, Modi's follower count exceeds those of other politicians like Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal. His massive online presence reflects his influence and ability to connect with a wide audience. Modi's X account has grown by 30 million users in the last three years.

Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon men’s singles title by beating Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4). The match, held at Centre Court, took 2 hours and 27 minutes. Alcaraz, the youngest World No. 1, dominated the first two sets, breaking Djokovic’s serve four times. The third set was more competitive, with Djokovic saving three championship points and forcing a tie-break. However, Alcaraz prevailed, becoming one of the few players to win four Grand Slams before turning 21. This victory marks another milestone in Alcaraz’s rapidly growing career.

A CRPF soldier was killed, and three others were hurt in a gunfight in Manipur's Jiribam district. The clash began at 9:30 am and lasted for two hours on Sunday. Ajay Kumar Jha, a CRPF driver from Bihar, was shot in the forehead and declared dead at Jiribam district hospital. Another CRPF jawan and two state police commandos were injured and are receiving treatment. Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the attack, suspected to be by Kuki militants, and offered condolences to the soldier's family, praying for the recovery of the injured.