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A history of France vs Spain ahead of World Cup semifinal

A history of France vs Spain ahead of World Cup semifinal

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Whenever it’s Spain and France against one another in a major international tournament, an entertaining high-intensity showdown is bound to happen. The two European nations are set for another blockbuster encounter as a place in the World Cup finals is up for grabs at the Dallas Stadium, on July 14. The last time runners up France, are looking to play in a third World cup final in 8 years, but against them stand a controlled possession based football playing Spanish side, who won their last and only World Cup back in 2010 and are looking to add one more to their tally this time. All eyes will be on the rivalry between two completely different statures of world class talent, that is, France’s star striker Kylian Mbappe and Spain’s young prodigy Lamine Yamal. Mbappe, who is having a splendid world cup campaign so far, has scored 8 goals so far and is sitting level on top in the Golden Boot race, with Argentina’s Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race, while having provided 3 assists …

Ahead of The Odyssey, ranking Christopher Nolan’s movies, from Memento to Oppenheimer | Hollywood News

Ahead of The Odyssey, ranking Christopher Nolan’s movies, from Memento to Oppenheimer | Hollywood News

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As Christopher Nolan’s action adventure fantasy epic The Odyssey is finally releasing in Indian cinemas this Thursday, July 16, it’s a good time to look back at the legendary filmmaker’s career. Having started his career by helming short films during university days, Nolan made his feature directorial debut in 1998. Over the past 18 years, he’s directed 13 films, with The Odyssey marking his 13th, thus averaging at almost one every year. Here’s a definitive ranking of all these films, in the order of the least impressive to the most. Nolan’s 2020 sci-fi action thriller, starring John David Washington, felt like a pat on his own back given its rather convoluted screenplay. The density, however, doesn’t always fetch merit. In the case of Tenet, it completely derailed the audience’s investment, despite some memorable set pieces and commendable performances by Washington, Robert Pattinson, and most of all, India’s very own, Dimple Kapadia. Her volcanic talent secured her a solid role, but it also deserved a better movie. Robert Pattinson and David Washington in Tenet. The Prestige …

What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? What to know ahead of The Real Wolf of Wall Street’s release

What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? What to know ahead of The Real Wolf of Wall Street’s release

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A new three-part Paramount documentary titled The Real Wolf of Wall Street begins streaming this week on July 14. The show will explore Jordan Belfort’s rise and fall, using footage never seen before, FBI files, and old interviews. What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? What to know ahead of The Real Wolf of Wall Street’s release (Instagram) The team at Paramount says the series will explore parts of Belfort’s story that weren’t shown in the 2013 movie. You can watch the documentary on Paramount+. What were the Jordan Belfort scam allegations? Federal prosecutors built their case against Belfort using evidence of a large, planned “pump and dump” scheme. The main charges against Belfort and his partners included securities fraud, market manipulation, and money laundering. Belfort allegedly secretly gathered huge amounts of nearly worthless penny stocks through hidden accounts, and his brokers used aggressive, made high pressure phone tactics to spread hype and push people to buy. During key market events, especially the Steve Madden IPO, Belfort blocked regular investors from selling while his inner …

Rooney ahead of Argentina vs England World Cup semi-final clash

Rooney ahead of Argentina vs England World Cup semi-final clash

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3 min readJul 13, 2026 09:51 AM IST As England and Argentina square off for the first time in a FIFA World Cup encounter in 24 years during the second semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday night, former English footballers are apprehensive and confident in equal measure about the Lionel Messi factor that will loom over the contest. Despite smashing 125 goals in 205 international appearances, the 39-year-old Messi will be facing England for the first time in the senior Albiceleste shirt. While Messi has led the goal-scoring charts with eight goals, his pristine streak of scoring in nine consecutive games came to an end during the quarter-final clash against Switzerland. Despite doubling his assists tally, Messi could face a stern challenge against England’s attacking threats in the semi-final, according to England legend Wayne Rooney. ALSO READ | ‘Going to put Messi to bed’: England will beat Argentina in WC semis, says Cole Although Rooney hailed Messi’s ability to be the decisive man, creating opportunities from a split-second move, he felt the Argentina captain’s negligible defensive …

Iltija Mufti says under house detention with mother Mehbooba ahead of Martyr’s Day in Kashmir | India News

Iltija Mufti says under house detention with mother Mehbooba ahead of Martyr’s Day in Kashmir | India News

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3 min readSrinagarUpdated: Jul 12, 2026 11:23 PM IST People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti has said that she and her mother, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, have been put under house detention ahead of July 13, observed in Kashmir as Martyrs’ Day. “As you see, we have been put under house arrest,” Iltija claimed in a video message. “A Sub Inspector Mohammad Rafi is here. We are requesting him to come inside to tell us why we have been put under house arrest, but he is not coming,” she said. In the video, Iltija also questioned the claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir. “The government makes claims of normalcy. This is the normalcy here; you can count the number of locks on our gates,” she said. July 13 is commemorated as Martyrs’ Day in Kashmir over the killing of 22 Kashmiri Muslims in 1931 outside Srinagar central jail. Protesters had assembled outside the jail to witness the trial of Abdul Qadeer Khan, a cook for a British military officer. Khan had been …

Ahead of release, Looking At How Vijay’s Only Other ‘A’-Rated Film, Bagavathi Fared at the Box Office

Ahead of release, Looking At How Vijay’s Only Other ‘A’-Rated Film, Bagavathi Fared at the Box Office

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Jana Nayagan: Vijay’s Swansong Not His First Film To Get A Rating (Photo Credit: Instagram) Thalapathy Vijay, now addressed as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has one more reason to celebrate. After a long 6-month wait, his swansong, Jana Nayagan, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film was supposed to be released in January this year, marking the end of Vijay’s acting career and his entry into politics. However, due to censorship issues, the film was delayed. In the meantime, Vijay’s party won a majority in the election, and the actor became the state’s Chief Minister. Jana Nayagan Gets A Certificate Thalapathy Vijay has confirmed that his upcoming film has received an A Certificate from the Censor Board. The film has reportedly received certification due to its violent content. However, this is not the first time that Vijay’s film has received an A Certification. In 2002, Vijay’s film Bagavathi was the first, and remains the only, film to have an A certificate. About Bagavathi Box Office So, …

Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Film Outpaces Snow White & Mufasa In Previews, Yet A Tough Weekend Lies Ahead

Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Film Outpaces Snow White & Mufasa In Previews, Yet A Tough Weekend Lies Ahead

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Moana North America Box Office: Dwayne Johnson’s Live-Action Film Outpaces Snow White & Mufasa In Previews (Photo Credit: Disney) Moana has been released in theaters, and before that, previews were held, as with almost all Hollywood movies. It collected decent numbers from the Thursday previews at the North American box office. However, this does not guarantee a strong opening weekend at the box office, and it will have to work extra hard to achieve one in North America. Keep scrolling for the deets. The film’s CinemaScore rating is not bad, as it has received an A- from moviegoers on the site. However, it is not ideal for any Disney PG-rated live-action movie and is also below the previous Moana movies. It is on par with Mufasa: The Lion King and Jungle Cruise, among others. The film’s CinemaScore rating is only above Snow White’s B+. Moana’s collection from the Thursday preview at the North American box office According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Moana collected $4.5 million on Thursday previews at the North American box office. …

Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend shares heartfelt support from the stadium ahead of Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarterfinal

Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend shares heartfelt support from the stadium ahead of Spain vs Belgium World Cup quarterfinal

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Spain takes on Belgium in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal at Los Angeles Stadium. Lamine Yamal’s girlfriend Ines Garcia took to social media ahead of Spain’s quarterfinal against Belgium. (Instagram) While La Roja are coming into the clash with an impressive defensive record of not conceding a single goal in the tournament so far, their attacking threat is expected to rely heavily on young star Lamine Yamal. And it appears the 18-year-old forward already has someone special cheering and praying for him as kickoff approaches. Yamal’s girlfriend cheers from the stand Yamal is reportedly dating Spanish influencer Inés García, who took to social media ahead of Spain’s quarterfinal against Belgium to show her support for her boyfriend. A few hours before kickoff, she shared a picture of herself with her hands joined in prayer, seemingly a snap from one of the earlier World Cup matches she attended. She also added emojis suggesting she was praying for the best for both Yamal and La Roja. Also read: ‘No one expected Lionel Messi to be playing at …

Tom Holland gets a grand Mumbai welcome as Spider-Man fans put up quirky hoardings ahead of Brand New Day release

Tom Holland gets a grand Mumbai welcome as Spider-Man fans put up quirky hoardings ahead of Brand New Day release

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Tom Holland‘s visit to Mumbai has turned into a celebration for Spider-Man fans. As excitement builds for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the actor has received a warm welcome from fans in the city, who have gone the extra mile to make his arrival memorable with creative tributes. The actor is currently in Mumbai for the grand premiere of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey along with Matt Damon and Nolan. Spider-Man fans give Tom Holland a grand welcome in Mumbai. Fans welcome Tom Holland with quirky Spider-Man hoardings Tom Holland is all set to return as the friendly neighbourhood superhero in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. With the film arriving in Indian cinemas on July 30, excitement among Marvel fans is at an all-time high. Adding to the buzz is Holland’s visit to Mumbai this weekend, giving fans another reason to celebrate. To make his visit even more memorable, Spider-Man fans have put up massive and quirky hoardings across different parts of Mumbai. Packed with humour and pop culture references, the posters are a fun tribute to both …

Tulika Maan rues cancelled foreign camp amid Judo Federation elections ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Tulika Maan rues cancelled foreign camp amid Judo Federation elections ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

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The administrative chaos of Indian sports has again caught athletes in the crossfire ahead of the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Indian judo team was dealt a severe blow when its highly anticipated exposure camp in Japan was cancelled at the last minute following a leadership change in the Judo Federation of India. “There were elections in our federation, so we didn’t get the camps we wanted,” a disappointed Tulika Maan, who had won an unexpected silver medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games four years ago, told The Bridge on the sidelines of the official send-off ceremony in New Delhi. “The new body cancelled the earlier proposals, including our camp in Japan. We were fully prepared, and it got cancelled just ahead of a major event. We were left in complete shock,” she added. The cancellation was a massive setback for Maan, who competes in the women’s +78 kg heavyweight category. Indian combat sports have traditionally lacked depth in the heavier weight classes, leaving the 27-year-old with a severe deficit of quality sparring …