Danish cyclist Vingegaard withdraws from Tour de France
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard withdrew from the 2026 Tour de France on Sunday after crashing around 20km from the end of the 15th stage.
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The Odyssey shatters box office expectations with $124 million opening
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has opened to a staggering $124.5 million from 3,919 domestic theaters, making it the third-biggest debut of the year.
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Revives Sword-and-Sandal Genre
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey' has reignited interest in the sword-and-sandal film genre, according to Variety.
PPP’s Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari aims for better election results in AJK
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari expressed hope of forming a government in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) after seeking 'better results' from the public in upcoming elections.
NDMA reviews monsoon preparedness plan
On directions of Prime Minister, Chairman NDMA has reviewed the on-ground monsoon preparedness plan along with GBDMA team.
Ministers condemn Noreen Niazi’s remarks
Ministers have condemned Noreen Niazi’s comments on the Marka-e-Haq conflict, describing them as 'completely unacceptable.'
World Cup concludes with France and England performances
The final stages of the FIFA World Cup concluded this week, with France (Les Bleus) being eliminated and England finishing in third place.
Suspect arrested for aerial firing near minister’s vehicle
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar was addressed by a suspect arrested with a weapon and seized vehicle after an incident of aerial firing near his vehicle.
Ukraine protests continue over Fedorov removal
Protests against the removal of former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov have continued in Ukraine for a third day, despite ongoing war efforts.
Bayeux Tapestry Arrives at British Museum for Display
The Bayeux Tapestry, a thousand-year-old, 70-metre-long historical artefact depicting William the Conqueror's campaign in medieval England, has arrived in London and is set to be displayed at the British Museum.
Geo News hosts panel to discuss Pakistan cricket’s future
Geo News is hosting a special panel discussion, Cricket Ka Muqadma, to debate the challenges and future of Pakistan cricket.
Wildfire destroys 12,000 hectares in Spain
A wildfire has scorched over 12,000 hectares of land in central Spain's Guadalajara province, forcing hundreds to evacuate.
Sindh to experience hot, humid weather
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecasted hot and humid conditions in most districts of Sindh for the next 24 hours.
Taco Bell removes lettuce due to parasite outbreak
The American fast-food chain Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu at many locations following reports of explosive diarrhoea linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water.
Facebook and Instagram experiencing outages
Reports from real-time outage monitor Downdetector indicate that users are reporting issues with Facebook and Instagram, both owned by Meta.
World Cup fans split between Yamal and Messi
With hours to go before the World Cup final, New York supporters were divided in their preference for either Lamine Yamal or Lionel Messi.
Fiscal deficit kept at 1.6% of GDP in first 11 months of FY26
The government has managed to keep the fiscal deficit at 1.6% of GDP for the first 11 months of financial year 2026, according to recent reports.
MIFFest Ninth Edition Opens in Kuala Lumpur
The ninth Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) opened on July 18 at MyTown Shopping Centre, earning official recognition from ASEAN Records.
Trump to shine at World Cup final
US President Donald Trump will be in the spotlight during the World Cup final on Sunday, following a FIFA reception in New York City.
Korean scholar calls for memory foundry model to address AI inference challenges
South Korean professor Seokjoon Kwon has urged the adoption of a 'memory foundry' approach to meet growing demands in artificial intelligence development.
Memory makers must move from mass production to order-driven design tailored to customer needs.
Seokjoon Kwon, Sungkyunkwan University professor
SmartSens forecasts stronger first-half 2026 results
SmartSens is predicting increased revenue and profit for the first half of 2026, driven by growing demand for AI-related hardware.
Merck traces origins to 358-year-old pharmacy
Merck's history dates back to a neighborhood pharmacy in Darmstadt, Germany, which has operated for 358 years and continues to serve local residents.
Investor highlights practical humanoid robots with real-world applications
An investor believes that successful commercial humanoid robots will be those with solid, real-world market potential rather than those focused solely on impressive feats.
The robots ultimately winning the commercial race will be the 'boring' ones with solid, real-world market potential.
Investor
Tate Brothers Arrested in Miami
Manosphere influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested by federal officers in Miami on Saturday afternoon, according to AP reports.
Mbappe breaks World Cup career goals record
French football star Kylian Mbappe scored his 22nd goal in the World Cup, becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in the tournament's history.
Mbappé breaks World Cup goals record
Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record of 21.
Iran threatens US with ‘unforgettable lessons’
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the US of 'unforgettable lessons' as tensions escalate following reports of US military casualties in recent hostilities.
England dominate France to secure third place in World Cup
England defeated France 6-4 in Miami, clinching the third-place playoff at the World Cup. Bukayo Saka's hat trick was decisive.
NCCIA summons Imran’s sister Noreen over state institutions remarks
The National Counter Cybercrime Agency (NCCIA) has summoned Noreen Niazi, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan, over controversial remarks against state institutions.
The Cure’s Robert Smith Criticizes FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
Rock musician Robert Smith has criticized the inclusion of a halftime show in the FIFA World Cup final, describing it as 'please just fuck off' on social media.
'AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH… #Breadandcircuses #MUGWANK #pleasejustfuckoff'
Robert Smith, The Cure