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Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 to stay in the La Liga title race. Barcelona also won, while Alaves staged a historic comeback from three goals down to beat Celta Vigo 4-3

President Trump extended Iran’s deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, pausing threatened strikes on power plants. Iran denied negotiations. The conflict has killed thousands, destabilized energy markets, and intensified regional tensions involving Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf nations

Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community emergency service were set on fire in north London, with police treating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime. Authorities are searching for three suspects as investigations continue.

Samsung has enabled Quick Share to work with Apple AirDrop on Galaxy S26 devices, allowing cross-platform file sharing, while also launching a Car-to-Home service that integrates SmartThings with Hyundai and Kia connected vehicles

Liverpool and Chelsea suffered major defeats in the Premier League, raising concerns over their Champions League qualification chances, while Everton strengthened their position in the race and Burnley moved closer to relegation after another loss

India’s U17 men’s team will play three friendly matches in Thailand against Thailand, Indonesia and Korea Republic as part of preparations for the AFC U17 Asian Cup, following a series of international exposure games earlier this year

India dominated the Spanish Para Badminton International 2026 in Vitoria, Spain, with Pramod Bhagat winning two golds and a silver, while Sukant Kadam secured one gold and one silver. Several other Indian shuttlers added medals across categories

India’s poor standing in World Happiness Report 2026 reflects the ongoing challenges despite being one of the world’s fastest-growing economies

Expanding storage capacity and diversifying supply sources must become urgent national priorities

The Pakistan Super League will start on March 26 at two venues without spectators due to fuel restrictions linked to the Middle East situation. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi apologised to fans and assured compensation to franchises for revenue losses

Rishabh Pant is set to bat at number three for Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming IPL season, with high expectations after a costly auction buy. His performance could shape his T20 future and India selection prospects

South Africa defeated New Zealand by 19 runs in the fourth T20 in Wellington to level the five-match series 2-2. Connor Esterhuizen’s half-century and strong spin bowling from Subrayen and Maharaj helped restrict New Zealand after a good start

Ancient cultures, including those of Zeus and Jupiter, viewed lightning as divine power, though thinkers like Seneca sought natural explanations. Modern science now explains lightning, though its awe-inspiring impact still endures

Iranian missile strikes injured nearly 200 people in Dimona and Arad after air defences failed to intercept some projectiles. Benjamin Netanyahu vowed continued action as Israel launched retaliatory strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran

Six people died and one remains missing after a Qatari helicopter crashed in territorial waters, authorities said. Defence Ministry attributed the incident to a technical malfunction, while withheld details on victims’ identities and whether they were civilians or military personnel

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market fell sharply after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Rising geopolitical tensions triggered over $1 billion in crypto liquidations and heightened market volatility.

US President Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on power plants, while rejecting ceasefire calls and urging global allies to take responsibility for securing the critical shipping route.

India will play two T20 Internationals against Ireland in Belfast on June 26 and 28, the BCCI announced. The series will serve as preparation ahead of India’s white-ball tour of England scheduled to begin in July

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeated rising Brazilian Joao Fonseca in straight sets at the Miami Open, showcasing his experience and control. The Spaniard saved key break points and advanced to the third round, continuing his strong season form

Virat Kohli has urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru players to maintain high intensity and avoid wasting time during training as they prepare to defend their IPL title. The team begins its campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 in Bengaluru

Wimbledon will introduce video review technology on six courts for the first time this year, allowing players to challenge umpire decisions. The system, already used in other Grand Slams, will be available throughout the tournament starting June 29

Iran targeted the joint UK-US air base at Diego Garcia while its Natanz nuclear facility was struck again as the Middle East war entered its fourth week. The escalating conflict has raised concerns over global oil routes and regional security

India and Bhutan have announced a cross-border remittance initiative integrating the UPU PosTransfer system with India’s UPI through postal networks. The initiative aims to make money transfers faster, affordable and accessible while strengthening postal and technology cooperation.