Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 20, 2026
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Lionel Messi's World Cup journey has encompassed six tournaments, beginning with his debut at the age of 18 in Germany in 2006 and culminating in his most recent participation in 2026. The captain of Argentina netted his inaugural World Cup goal in 2006, guided his nation to the final in 2014, and fulfilled his ambition of securing soccer's most prestigious trophy by winning the title in 2022. Additionally, he was awarded the Golden Ball in Qatar, recognizing him as the tournament's best player. Messi reached yet another World Cup final in 2026, although Argentina was defeated by Spain with a score of 1-0. He joined Cristiano Ronaldo as the first men to compete in six World Cups.
Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell shared a 192-run opening stand as England scored 387-3 and beat India by 27 runs in a high-scoring third ODI at Lord’s on Sunday to win the cricket series 2-1. England and India piled up a jumbo-sized 747 runs between them as the visitors’ defiant chase finished on 360-7, with Rohit Sharma scoring 138. Duckett scored 141 in 135 deliveries and Bethell almost a run-a-ball 91. Cricket website Cricinfo said it was the highest England partnership, for any wicket, against India in men’s one-day internationals. Joe Root again impressed with a 48-ball 74 not out and Jos Buttler needed only 13 balls for his undefeated 41, with four fours and three sixes, as England amassed the highest ODI total at Lord’s. India openers Sharma and captain Shubman Gill (77) put on 147 just before the halfway stage of the innings, but the run rate proved too tough a challenge despite Virat Kohli scoring 74 in 60 balls, including three sixes.
Remco Evenepoel held off Tadej Pogacar and his teammate Isaac Del Toro to win the 15th stage of the Tour de France, while Pogacar kept his commanding overall lead and saw his main rival Jonas Vingegaard crash out of the race. Vingegaard fell about 20 kilometers (about 12 miles) from the end of the 184-kilometer (114-mile) trek, which ended with a big climb. His Visma–Lease a Bike team said in a statement posted on X that he sustained a fractured collarbone, which will require surgery in the coming days, and multiple abrasions. Belgian rider Evenepoel withstood two attacks from Del Toro in the last 800 meters and then beat Pogacar in a dash to the line for his first stage win of this year’s race and third overall on the Tour. Del Toro finished a few seconds behind them in third.
Torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides across parts of Jammu and Kashmir, damaging homes, roads and infrastructure while disrupting normal life. This photo gallery captures the scale of the devastation, rescue operations, stranded residents, and the relentless impact of extreme weather on the region
A protest by CJP supporters escalated into confrontations with security personnel, leading to tense scenes at the demonstration site. This photo gallery captures the clashes, heightened security, crowd reactions, and the key moments as authorities and protesters faced off
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina featured a pregame entertainment ceremony and the tournament’s first halftime show. The pregame ceremony included live musical performances and other entertainment before kickoff, while the 11-minute halftime show featured a fast-paced mix of music, television characters and special appearances at MetLife Stadium. Superstars like Shakira, BTS, Robbie Williams, Jennifer Hudson, and Post Malone, among others, stunned with their performances.
Hundreds of protesters joined the CJP protest march, raising slogans and carrying placards to demand justice and accountability. This photo gallery captures the march, public participation, security arrangements, and the key moments that defined the demonstration.
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 19, 2026
It took two of Kimi Antonelli’s rivals working together to put the Formula 1 standings leader to the test. It still wasn’t enough. The 19-year-old Italian beat a display of Red Bull formation flying to take pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix in qualifying on Saturday and boost his push to be the youngest-ever champion. Max Verstappen had set the fastest time after smart coordination with Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar to give him the strongest possible slipstream on his lap. Hadjar stayed in front through the high-speed Blanchimont corners, only moving across at the very last moment to avoid being hit by his own teammate. Mercedes driver Antonelli found a new level of pace on his lap to beat Verstappen by 0.317 of a second and dedicated the pole position as a birthday present to his father Marco, a sportscar racer who turned 62 on Saturday.
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