The Netherlands and England are set for a thrilling EURO 2024 semi-final showdown on Wednesday, July 10, at BVB Stadion Dortmund. Both teams, having displayed remarkable resilience and skill, are eager to secure a spot in the final. The Netherlands triumphed over Türkiye, while England edged past Switzerland in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. With a rich history of intense encounters, including their 2019 Nations League semi-final, fans anticipate a closely contested match. Coaches Ronald Koeman and Gareth Southgate have prepared their squads for an exciting and high-stakes battle in Dortmund.

During Prime Minister Modi's two-day visit to Austria, he and Chancellor Karl Nehammer emphasized the need to expedite the long-pending India-EU Free Trade Agreement, which has been in negotiation for over 23 years. They highlighted that stronger India-EU ties would be beneficial globally. The EU is India's third-largest trading partner, with significant trade in goods and services. Both leaders agreed to support initiatives to bring India and the EU closer and reaffirmed their commitment to the ongoing trade and investment negotiations, aiming for the early implementation of the EU-India Connectivity Partnership.

Indian-origin Shivani Raja, 29, took her oath as a UK MP on the Bhagavad Gita. Raja secured a historic victory for the Conservative Party in Leicester East, ending Labour’s 37-year hold. She defeated Rajesh Agrawal with 14,526 votes. In a tweet, Raja expressed pride in swearing allegiance to King Charles on the Gita. This election also saw 27 other Indian-origin MPs elected. Labour Party won the UK general election with 412 seats, making Keir Starmer the new Prime Minister. Former PM Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives won just 121 seats.

The BMC demolished Vice-Global Tapas Bar in Juhu, Mumbai, where Mihir Shah, accused in the BMW hit-and-run case, allegedly drank. Shah, son of Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, was arrested on Tuesday after evading the police for two days. The incident occurred after Shah's car hit a scooter, killing Kaveri Nakhwa and injuring her husband, Pradeep. Shah fled the scene, leading to a manhunt. The victim’s family criticized the delay in Shah's arrest, questioning the absence of alcohol traces in his blood. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde removed Rajesh Shah from his Shiv Sena deputy leader post.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Moscow and his talks with President Vladimir Putin were called "historic and game-changing" by Russian diplomat Roman Babushkin. The leaders focused on expanding trade and economic ties. Key agreements include using national currencies for bilateral payments and a target of $100 billion in annual trade by 2030. Modi's visit, his first since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, emphasized mutual trust and respect. Both countries aim to strengthen cooperation in fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and trade. Babushkin criticized US comments on the visit, calling them interference.

A record-breaking heatwave is affecting the western US, with 75 million people under heat alerts. California is hit the hardest, with cities like Redding and Ukiah reaching temperatures over 48 degrees Celsius. This extreme heat is caused by a heat dome, a high-pressure system trapping warm air. The phenomenon is linked to the jet stream's behavior and is worsened by climate change. Studies show that rising global temperatures make heat domes more intense. Scientists say that without human-caused climate change, such severe heat events would be nearly impossible.

Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer, is accused of faking disabilities to get concessions for the UPSC exam. She missed multiple medical exams to verify her claims. Khedkar, who secured an All India Rank of 821, was transferred from Pune for alleged misuse of power. She used her private car with VIP privileges and made demands for official perks. Her OBC non-creamy layer status is also under question due to her father's significant wealth. The UPSC challenged her selection, but her MRI report was eventually accepted, confirming her IAS appointment.

Mihir Shah, 24, was arrested for a hit-and-run in Mumbai that killed Kaveri Nakhwa, 45. Shah shaved his beard and cut his hair to evade arrest. He spoke to his girlfriend 40 times and went to her house after the accident. His father, Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah, was arrested for helping him but is now out on bail. The police are investigating discrepancies in Shah's and his driver's statements. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde promised strict action and support for the victim's family, offering ₹10 lakh from the CM’s Relief Fund.

India secured a 23-run victory over Zimbabwe in the third T20I, taking a 2-1 series lead. Shubman Gill (66) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (49) led the batting, helping India post 182/4. Despite a spirited 65* from Dion Myers, Zimbabwe fell short at 159/6. Washington Sundar shone with three wickets, and Avesh Khan took two. The win came after a loss in the opener and back-to-back victories for India. The fourth T20I is set for Saturday, July 13, in Harare.

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals for the 13th time after Alex de Minaur withdrew due to a hip injury. De Minaur, who was injured during his fourth-round victory over Arthur Fils, announced his withdrawal hours before the quarterfinal match. The Australian expressed his devastation, revealing that medical exams showed the injury was severe. Djokovic, now tied with Roger Federer for the most Wimbledon semifinal appearances, will face either Taylor Fritz or Lorenzo Musetti. Djokovic, aiming for his eighth Wimbledon title, has won seven of his 24 Grand Slam titles at the All England Club.