Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 17, 2026
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Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold attacked late and powered to victory in the fastest ever stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday while Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead on the 11th day of racing. Waerenskjold finished just ahead of Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and a host of other riders in a sprint finish that seemed inevitable on the relatively short and flat 161.3-kilometer (100.2-mile) route from Vichy to Nevers in central France. Pogačar, who stretched his lead to more than 3½ minutes with his third stage win of this Tour on Tuesday, finished among a bunch of riders with his main challenger Jonas Vingegaard to maintain his advantage.
Four-time champion Tadej Pogačar dealt his rivals another crushing blow by winning the 10th stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday to extend his already commanding overall lead. “You never know how long it lasts,” said Pogačar, who is on course to equal the record for Tour wins. Only Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard Miguel Indurain and Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault have five Tour victories to their names. “We just need to be grateful for this moment to be riding in the biggest race of the world,” the 27-year-old Pogačar said. Pogačar, who had already sapped his rivals’ morale with victory on the iconic Col du Tourmalet on Thursday, again stamped his authority with a break just over 900 meters from the summit of the Col de Pertus, the penultimate climb on Tuesday’s hilly stage.
India's first hydrogen-powered train marks a major step towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transport. This photo gallery captures the train's unveiling, its cutting-edge technology, key features, and the significance of the project as Indian Railways advances its green mobility ambitions.
What began as a day of devotion turned tragic when a stampede during Rath Yatra 2026 in Puri claimed lives and left several devotees injured. This photo gallery captures the aftermath of the tragedy and the rescue efforts that overshadowed one of India's most significant religious festivals
Joe Root rescued England yet again to beat India by four wickets Thursday and set up a decider in their one-day international series. Root was required to bat after just one ball in England’s innings and anchored the chase with an unbeaten 99 at Sophia Gardens. He was stranded when Gus Atkinson pulled Prasidh Krishna to the boundary for the winning runs. England reached 235-6 with 5.5 overs to spare after bowling out India for 233 with six overs unused. The third and last ODI in the tied series is on Sunday at Lord’s. Half-centuries by Virat Kohli (65) and Shreyas Iyer (66) propped up India’s 233. But they had been 178-3.
The 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by Marcello Hernández at New York's Lincoln Center, honoured the year's top athletes and teams. Jalen Brunson emerged as the biggest winner, taking home Best Men's Athlete, Best NBA Player and Best Championship Performance, while the New York Knicks were named Best Team. A'ja Wilson won Best Women's Athlete, Alysa Liu was named Best Breakthrough Athlete, and Lionel Messi received the Best Soccer Player award. Other notable winners included Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Alcaraz, Lando Norris and Stephen Curry.
From Puri to Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi and beyond, devotees marked Rath Yatra 2026 with grand chariot processions, devotional songs, and vibrant cultural celebrations. This photo gallery captures the spirit of the festival as communities across India came together to celebrate Lord Jagannath with prayers, tradition and unwavering devotion
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for July 16, 2026
Offices, public parks, bars — watch parties popped up at all the usual spots for Wednesday’s semifinal World Cup match. But one was in something of an unusual location: New York’s sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility, better known for its overcrowding and violence than for hosting social events. More than 100 inmates dressed in tan uniforms took seats at tables facing a projection screen showing the game in a gymnasium at the complex’s main intake center to watch the semifinal match between England and Argentina. Colorful balloon towers topped by soccer ball balloons framed the screen. The jail has been hosting watch parties since the tournament kicked off last month for inmates who have shown good behavior, including being incident free for at least 30 days.
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