SportsKylian Mbappe was jeered by sections of the Bernabeu crowd after returning from injury as a substitute in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Oviedo. Gonzalo Garcia and Jude Bellingham scored for Madrid, who will finish without a major trophy again.
SportsChina’s CCTV has secured rights to air the 2026 and 2030 FIFA World Cups, along with two Women’s World Cups. The deal ends weeks of uncertainty for Chinese fans less than a month before kickoff.
SportsJapan coach Hajime Moriyasu left Kaoru Mitoma out of the World Cup squad after medical staff ruled he would not recover in time from a hamstring injury. Moriyasu said the winger's absence was a major loss but insisted Japan would not change its approach.
SportsBrazil have extended Carlo Ancelotti's contract until the 2030 World Cup, the CBF said on Thursday. The federation said the move is part of its effort to return the national team to the top of world football.
SportsSYLHET: Sarfaraz Ahmed has backed Mohammad Rizwan after his difficult first Test against Bangladesh and said Pakistan expect a strong response in Sylhet. He also confirmed Babar Azam is available for the second Test.
SportsArsenal can move five points clear at the top of the Premier League before Manchester City play, while the relegation battle and race for Champions League places remain unresolved.
SportsDavid Beckham has become Britain’s first billionaire sportsman, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. He and Victoria Beckham have a combined estimated fortune of £1.185 billion.
WorldIran's foreign minister said Washington was sending 'contradictory messages' as the UAE accelerated a pipeline project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. China also called for a lasting ceasefire and the reopening of shipping lanes.
NATIONALSecurity forces killed nine terrorists while repelling an attack on an army camp in Bajaur, official sources said. Four security personnel were martyred, while injured troops were shifted to Peshawar for treatment.
SportsPakistan have been fined 40% of their match fee and docked eight World Test Championship points for a slow over-rate in the first Test against Bangladesh. The penalty came after Bangladesh’s 104-run win in Dhaka.
PoliticsShazia Marri said a viral exchange with PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari at a press conference should not be seen in isolation. The interaction occurred after she corrected him during a question about remarks on devolving BISP and other subjects.
EntertainmentPakistani creator Adnan Zafar, known as Ken Doll, attended Huda Beauty’s London brand trip as the only invitee from Pakistan. He shared social media updates from the event, including collaborations, fashion moments and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
