Spain and France meet in the EURO 2024 semi-finals on Tuesday, July 9. Spain has won all five of their games, showcasing strong offense and defense. France has kept four clean sheets in their five matches and aims for a fourth major final in eight years. Spain will miss Carvajal and Le Normand due to suspensions. Expected line-ups are Unai Simón; Navas, Nacho, Laporte, Cucurella; Olmo, Rodri, Ruiz; Yamal, Morata, Williams for Spain, and Maignan; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernández; Kanté, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Griezmann; Kolo Muani, Mbappé for France.

Russia faced condemnation at the UN Security Council for "systemic attacks" on Ukraine, which killed 38 people, including four children. President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that 190 were wounded in the missile strikes that damaged medical facilities. UN officials called these attacks war crimes, highlighting a strike on a children's hospital. France condemned Russia's actions as violations of international law. China urged both sides to seek peace. Russia denied targeting civilians, claiming damage was from Ukrainian air defenses. The UN Secretary-General and rights chief condemned the attacks as shocking and abominable.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to Russia, marking his first trip since the Ukraine invasion began. He met with President Vladimir Putin for the 22nd India-Russia summit and was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honor. Modi paid respects at Moscow’s war memorial and interacted with the Indian community. Next, he heads to Austria, becoming the first Indian PM to visit in over 40 years, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The visit underscores India's commitment to global partnerships amid ongoing regional and international challenges.

Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, accusing her of participating in an "extremist organization." A court approved her detention for two months. Navalnaya, now in exile, called President Putin a "killer and war criminal" in response. Her husband, Alexei Navalny, a major opposition leader, died in prison in February. Navalnaya vowed to continue his work and has been critical of Putin’s government. Her husband's organizations are banned in Russia and labeled "extremist." Navalnaya’s team dismissed the allegations, viewing the warrant as recognition of her determination to continue Alexei’s fight.

Mihir Shah, accused in the Worli BMW hit-and-run case, was arrested after three days of hiding. Shah allegedly struck a scooter, killing a woman, on July 7. He hid at various resorts with his family and friend Avdeep. Police tracked him down after Avdeep switched on his phone for 15 minutes. Shah's father advised him to leave the city, while his driver initially took the blame. Shah’s mother, sisters, and friend are also being questioned by the police. The incident has garnered significant attention due to Shah's connection to Shiv Sena leader Rajesh Shah.

The CBI arrested two individuals in Bihar related to the NEET-UG paper leak. Sunny Kumar, a NEET-UG candidate, was arrested in Nalanda, and Ranjit Kumar, another candidate's father, was arrested in Gaya. So far, the CBI has arrested eight people in Bihar and Jharkhand, and one each in Latur, Godhra, and Dehradun. The NEET-UG 2024 exam, held on May 5, faced controversy due to the alleged leak. The Supreme Court has asked the NTA and Central government to submit reports on actions taken and expects a CBI status report by July 10. The next hearing is on July 11.

Gautam Gambhir has been named the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, replacing Rahul Dravid. The announcement was made by BCCI secretary Jay Shah on social media. Shah praised Gambhir's extensive experience and vision for the team, expressing confidence in his ability to lead Indian cricket forward. Dravid's tenure concluded on a high note with India's T20 World Cup victory. Shah acknowledged Dravid's contributions, highlighting his strategic acumen and leadership. Gambhir's appointment marks a new chapter for Team India, aiming to build on recent successes.

Mihir Shah, the main accused in the Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, was arrested after three days, raising concerns from the victim's family. Pradeep Nakhwa, husband of the deceased Kaveri Nakhwa, questioned why Shah hid if he wasn't drunk. He fears no alcohol traces will be found due to the delay, saying, "Traces of alcohol won’t be there now." The accident occurred while the Nakhwas were on their scooter, and Kaveri was dragged 1500 meters, later dying in the hospital. Pradeep expressed frustration over lacking resources for legal battles against Shah, who is the son of a Shiv Sena leader. Top political leaders have not visited the family.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized PM Modi’s visit to Russia, calling it a "huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts." Zelenskyy's remarks came as a Russian missile hit a children's hospital in Kyiv, killing 24 people. Modi met Putin in Moscow, marking his first visit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Zelenskyy, who met Modi at the G7 summit last month, expressed his dismay at Modi embracing Putin. The US urged India to ensure any resolution respects Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Russia’s missile strikes killed 41 people in Ukraine, including seven in Kyiv.

PM Modi was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honor, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle, by President Putin. Modi's visit to Russia included talks on strengthening India-Russia ties and highlighted India's oil pact with Moscow, which provides global price stability. This is Modi's first visit to Russia since the Ukraine conflict began in 2022. He also secured the release of Indians fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Modi will next visit Austria for meetings with the President, Chancellor, and business leaders. He expressed that the award is an honor for all 140 crore Indians.