7 Globe News

Who is Zeynep Sonmez? The Turkish tennis player whose Palestine-linked watermelon symbol sparked debate at Wimbledon |

Who is Zeynep Sonmez? The Turkish tennis player whose Palestine-linked watermelon symbol sparked debate at Wimbledon |

A tiny watermelon-shaped accessory on Turkish tennis player Zeynep Sonmez’s racket has become one of the most talked-about moments from Wimbledon. Although the 24-year-old bowed out in the second round, the symbol drew attention far beyond the tennis court. Why a watermelon? The watermelon has become a widely recognized symbol of Palestinian identity and solidarity….

Read More
Once-a-week insulin shots arrive in India; but not for all: Doctors | India News

Once-a-week insulin shots arrive in India; but not for all: Doctors | India News

Almost 104 years after daily insulin shots were first introduced, Indian patients with diabetes now have access to a once-a-week alternative.Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk on Thursday introduced Awiqli (insulin icodec), the country’s first weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. India is among the dozen countries where the product was…

Read More
Indonesia's new Scorpène submarine can stay at sea for 80 days: Here's what makes it special | World News

Indonesia’s new Scorpène submarine can stay at sea for 80 days: Here’s what makes it special | World News

Indonesia is moving into a new phase of its submarine development plans as domestic construction of the first Scorpène Evolved submarine is set to begin this month at PT PAL Indonesia’s shipyard in Surabaya, East Java. The project marks a major step in Jakarta’s effort to strengthen local naval manufacturing capabilities while expanding its submarine…

Read More
Kylian Mbappe breaks another FIFA World Cup record as he becomes the youngest ever to make 20 appearances | Football News

Kylian Mbappe breaks another FIFA World Cup record as he becomes the youngest ever to make 20 appearances | Football News

France’s Kylian Mbappe became the youngest player to reach twenty World Cup appearances. He achieved this milestone at twenty-seven years and two hundred one days old. (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe and World Cup records go together like goals and glory and on Thursday night, he added another one to his growing collection.When Mbappe took to…

Read More
Delhi HC rejects Chitra Ramkrishna's plea in NSE co-location case, clears way for corruption trial

Delhi HC rejects Chitra Ramkrishna’s plea in NSE co-location case, clears way for corruption trial

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by former National Stock Exchange (NSE) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Chitra Ramkrishna challenging key provisions of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, paving the way for proceedings against her in the alleged NSE co-location scam. A Division Bench comprising Justices Navin Chawla and…

Read More
Billionaire Melinda Gates could have filled an entire room in her 66,000-square-foot mansion with Hermès Birkin bags. But when her daughter Jennifer wanted a luxury purse, she chose to say no

Billionaire Melinda Gates could have filled an entire room in her 66,000-square-foot mansion with Hermès Birkin bags. But when her daughter Jennifer wanted a luxury purse, she chose to say no

Jennifer Gates (left) and Melinda French Gates (right) in September 2023. Melinda French Gates could have filled an entire room of her 66,000-square-foot mansion with Hermès Birkin bags, but she chose to draw the line when her eldest daughter Jennifer wanted a flashy purse in a store window.The author and philanthropist, who possesses an estimated…

Read More
Who is Facundo Tello? Meet the Argentine referee officiating France vs Morocco in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Who is Facundo Tello? Meet the Argentine referee officiating France vs Morocco in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

FIFA has appointed Argentine referee Facundo Tello to officiate Thursday’s quarterfinal between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The fixture is a rematch of the memorable 2022 World Cup semifinal, where France defeated Morocco to reach the final. Referee Facundo Tello, center, assistant referee Juan Pablo Belatti, left, and assistant referee Gabriel…

Read More