Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for June 26, 2026
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New Zealand seized control of the decisive third Test against England with a commanding opening-day display at Trent Bridge, finishing on 361/4 after Tom Latham (151) and Devon Conway (157) produced a record-breaking 317-run opening stand. Opting to bat after winning the toss, the Blackcaps capitalised on ideal batting conditions and England’s missed opportunities, including a dropped catch and a failed review, to dominate for most of the day. England’s bowlers toiled without reward until a spirited late fightback saw Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes strike in the final session, reducing New Zealand from 317/0 to 361/4 at stumps. Despite the late wickets, the visitors remain firmly in control of the series decider, with England facing a crucial second day to claw their way back.
India kept their ICC Women's T20 World Cup semi-final hopes firmly alive with a composed five-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Old Trafford, Manchester. After opting to bat, Bangladesh posted 136/8, led by Juairiya Ferdous' 33 and captain Nigar Sultana's 32, but India's disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Radha Yadav's three wickets, prevented a bigger total. Chasing 137, Shafali Verma dominated the powerplay with a fluent 53 off 34 balls, laying the perfect platform despite a few middle-order jitters. Jemimah Rodrigues chipped in with a valuable 26 as India reached the target with 19 balls to spare and five wickets in hand. The victory keeps Harmanpreet Kaur's side firmly in the race for the semifinals ahead of a crucial final group-stage clash against Australia.
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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner began his Wimbledon preparations with a comfortable 6-3, 6-3 victory over Cam Norrie in a Pre-Wimbledon Exhibition Match at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic. The Italian, who is aiming to defend his Wimbledon title, looked sharp on grass despite sweltering conditions in southern England and avoided the struggles he faced during his French Open exit, where heat and dizziness played a role in his shock defeat. Sinner managed the extreme temperatures well, using a cooling vest during practice but not requiring ice packs during the match, as he completed a confident warm-up ahead of the grass-court Grand Slam.
Serena Williams was spotted sweating it out during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Championships 2026 in London. The 44-year-old is set for a surprise singles comeback at the grass-court major after receiving a wildcard for the women’s main draw. Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon singles champion, returned to competitive action earlier this month after a four-year break and will also feature in doubles alongside her sister Venus Williams. The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will be held from June 29 to July 12 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
The New York Liberty secured an 87-76 win over the Las Vegas Aces behind a dominant second-half performance from Breanna Stewart, who scored 15 of her 20 points after the break. Sabrina Ionescu recorded a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jonquel Jones added 14 points as the Liberty improved to 12-6. Han Xu’s third-quarter shooting helped New York turn a seven-point halftime lead into a commanding 67-51 advantage, and despite an Aces rally late in the fourth quarter, Stewart and Ionescu responded with clutch three-pointers to seal the victory. Jackie Young led Las Vegas with 19 points, while A’ja Wilson contributed 16 points, nine rebounds, five assists and four steals as the Aces fell to 12-5.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within about a minute of each other on Wednesday, causing buildings to collapse and damage in Caracas. The rare back-to-back tremors, measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, rank among the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in more than a century.
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for June 24, 2026
At the age of 46, Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has made an unexpected announcement regarding his return to football. His last professional match was in September 2015, but now he has signed a contract with Ravenna, a team in Serie C. The 2002 FIFA World Cup champion will be officially presented as the newest member of the club during a special event in Miami on June 23. Ravenna, located in the Emilia-Romagna region, has typically remained unnoticed with its stadium accommodating a little over 12,000 fans. However, the arrival of Ronaldinho has thrust the club into the international limelight.
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