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  • Chelsea 3-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Club World Cup 2025 final – as it happened | Club World Cup 2025

    Chelsea 3-0 Paris Saint-Germain: Club World Cup 2025 final – as it happened | Club World Cup 2025

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    That’s all from me. Thanks for reading, and for your emails.

    Congratulations to Chelsea, who were absolutely brilliant today. Commiserations to PSG, a step too far after a sensational season.

    Cheers, and onwards to 2025-26.

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  • Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Trade-in Prices Might Shock You

    Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 Trade-in Prices Might Shock You

    Whenever Samsung launches a new device, they open up the pre-order deals and we talk about how you can save $1,200 off the shiny new thing. That massive discount always comes courtesy of a trade-in of a newer phone, like the most recent Galaxy S Ultra or the previous generation Fold. But what if you are a normal person who doesn’t upgrade each year? This is actually the best time to upgrade, especially if you have an aging phone.

    EASY $400 OR $500 OFF GALAXY Z FOLD 7: There are really great values to be had on older phones through Samsung’s trade-in program. In fact, I’d bet you’ll get more money for your older Samsung phone than you would expect. For example, a Galaxy S22 Ultra, which is 3.5 years old, is still worth $500 as an instant trade discount. Even the Galaxy S22+ is worth the same $500 discount. Better yet, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, a 5-year old phone in a series that Samsung no longer makes, is worth $600. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is also worth $400.

    And remember, these trade-in values are same-day instant discounts that come off the price you pay today. If you have a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to trade-in, you tell Samsung that and then slice $600 off immediately from the $2,000 starting price. This isn’t a trade-in system that gives you a credit down the road – they give you the discount today.

    If upgrading to this ridiculously thin Galaxy Z Fold 7 is tempting you, hit this link to check your phone’s value.

    $150 FREE STORAGE UPGRADE: With your Fold 7 pre-order, let’s also not forget that you get a free storage up grade from 256GB to 512GB ($120 value). You could also take $150 and apply it to the 1TB model.

    Pre-orders are still live and shipments are expected to land on July 25.

    GALAXY Z FOLD 7 PRE-ORDER LINK

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  • Air India tragedy: Crash report a ‘cover-up’, say AI171 victims’ kin

    Air India tragedy: Crash report a ‘cover-up’, say AI171 victims’ kin

    Air India crash (Picture credit: AP)

    LONDON: Relatives of flyers who died in the June 12 Air India crash have slammed the preliminary probe as a “cover-up” to protect the Tatas-owned airline, Boeing and the Indian government.“This report is wrong. We don’t accept it,” said Ameen Siddiqui, whose British brother-in-law and Gloucestershire resident Akeel Nanabawa, died alongside his wife Hannaa Vorajee and their daughter Sara in the June 12 crash of the Ahmedabad-London flight.Speaking to the UK’s The Telegraph from Surat, Siddiqui alleged that “they want to blame dead pilots who can’t defend themselves”. Siddiqui added that he had rejected Air India’s compensation offer and would take the airline to court for “killing our family members”.UK law firms are already representing families of dozens of passengers who died in the AI 171 crash and considering legal action against Boeing and Air India.Tushar Joge, whose male cousin’s in-laws, Vallabh Nagji Agheda and wife Vinaben Vallabh Agheda, both in their 70s, died in the crash, echoed the claim that the probe report was a “cover-up” for Air India and Boeing.“We were pre-empting that they would start blaming the pilots. Why are they not looking for a mechanical fault? How qualified are the people in the Indian Air Accident Investigation Bureau? The FAA (US aviation regulator) gave an advisory in 2018 to check the potential disengagement of the fuel control switch locking feature. Shouldn’t they have made this a mandatory requirement rather than an advisory?” Joge asked.The Agheda couple were coming to the UK to spend time with their youngest daughter and her family in Reading. Speaking to TOI from Vadodara, their son-in-law said: “It does not look like it’s the pilot’s fault. It could be Boeing’s design fault with the switches, or it could be Air India’s maintenance issues. Most of the families believe it’s a problem withthe aircraft. Air India is helping us with compensation but we are more concerned about getting the right report. We want the truth to make sure another disaster doesn’t happen.”Imtiyaz Ali Syed, whose London-based brother Javed died with his wife and two children lamented that the probe report was replete with “aviation jargon praising Boeing’s systems” while saying “nothing conclusive”. “Everyone, Air India, Boeing, government, has something to protect. But we have lost our entire families. How can we move on without the truth?” Imtiyaz asked.Sameer Rafik, cousin of crash victim Faizan Rafik from Leicester, told the BBC he did not trust the Indian government. “Until the airline provides the cockpit recording to us, I’m not going to believe the report,” Rafik said.


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  • Health Ministry denies claims of meningitis-related deaths among siblings

    Health Ministry denies claims of meningitis-related deaths among siblings

    Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population on Sunday dismissed recent reports alleging the simultaneous deaths of four siblings from meningitis, describing the claims as “unfounded and scientifically unsupported.”

    In an official statement, the ministry explained that meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which can result from infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites—or from non-infectious factors such as tumors, certain medications, surgeries, or trauma.

    The ministry stressed that Egypt has successfully controlled the infectious bacterial type of meningitis since 1989, reducing infection rates to just 0.02 cases per 100,000 people. It confirmed that no outbreaks of bacterial strains A or C have been reported among school students since 2016, attributing this progress to comprehensive vaccination campaigns and continuous disease surveillance.

    Egypt’s surveillance system includes routine daily reporting from healthcare facilities, alongside advanced monitoring at 12 fever hospitals where cerebrospinal fluid samples are tested using WHO-accredited PCR techniques. The ministry also noted that immediate care is provided for suspected cases, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive antibiotics for close contacts.

    To support these efforts, Egypt distributes around 6.5 million doses of the A&C meningitis vaccine annually to first-year students across all educational stages, in addition to 600,000 doses of the quadrivalent vaccine for travelers heading to high-risk regions. The national immunization schedule also covers vaccines against Haemophilus influenzae and tuberculosis-related meningitis.

    Refuting the viral rumor, the ministry emphasized that there is “no medical basis” for claims that four siblings could die simultaneously from a contagious disease like meningitis. It described such an event as highly implausible, highlighting that immune responses differ from person to person and that other potential causes—such as chemical exposure or food poisoning—must be thoroughly investigated before drawing conclusions.

    The ministry concluded by urging the public to rely on official health statements and refrain from circulating unverified medical information that could lead to unnecessary public concern or panic.

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  • Strong Sales Growth and Strategic Dividends …

    Strong Sales Growth and Strategic Dividends …

    Release Date: July 11, 2025

    For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

    • Velan Inc (VLNSF) reported an 18.6% year-over-year increase in sales, reaching $72.2 million, driven by higher shipments from Italian operations and increased business volumes in China, India, and Germany.

    • The company achieved a gross profit margin increase of 100 basis points to 28.6%, reflecting a favorable product mix and lower material costs.

    • Velan Inc (VLNSF) has a strong cash position, exceeding $59 million, the highest level in five years, providing a financial cushion for strategic growth and shareholder returns.

    • The board approved a significant increase in the quarterly dividend from 3 Canadian cents to 10 Canadian cents per share, indicating confidence in future financial performance.

    • The order backlog grew by 4.1% to $286.1 million, with a high margin profile benefiting from large long-term contracts in the nuclear and defense sectors.

    • Bookings declined to $78.2 million from $83 million a year ago, attributed to lower year-over-year bookings in Germany and North America.

    • The company recorded restructuring expenses of $5.4 million, including $6.1 million in transaction-related costs.

    • Cash flow from operating activities was negative, with $15.5 million used in the first quarter, primarily due to unfavorable changes in non-working capital items.

    • North American sales remained relatively stable, with lower shipments to the defense industry offset by stronger MRO activity.

    • The regional revenue split shifted away from Europe following the sale of French assets, potentially impacting future sales distribution.

    Q: Is the recent uptick in MRO activity mostly in North America, or is it expected to grow in other regions as well? A: (Jim Moaback, CEO) Most of the MRO activity increase was in North America during the quarter. However, we are starting to see growth in Europe and the Middle East, partly due to our joint venture in Saudi Arabia, which is helping secure more work in that region.

    Q: Customer deposits seem to fluctuate more than bookings. Is this due to the sales mix or industry-specific factors? A: (Rishi Sharma, CFO) The fluctuations are more industry-specific. Long-term contracts in nuclear and defense sectors typically have more substantial advances compared to standard projects or MRO activities.

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  • No headway in talks over suspended PTI MPAs, dialogue to continue

    No headway in talks over suspended PTI MPAs, dialogue to continue

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    The second round of negotiations between the Punjab government and the opposition over the reinstatement of 26 suspended members of the provincial assembly concluded on Sunday without any resolution, though both sides agreed to continue dialogue in the coming days.

    According to sources familiar with the discussions, the government and opposition failed to reach a consensus regarding the suspension of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers, whose membership remains inactive following a heated session last month.

    The lawmakers were suspended by Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan after opposition benches disrupted Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s speech on June 27. The session descended into chaos as treasury and opposition members engaged in a physical altercation, despite repeated appeals by the Speaker to restore order.

    Read More: Punjab speaker forms committee to address suspended PTI members’ references

    The ongoing impasse follows an earlier consultative meeting between the Speaker and the suspended MPAs, during which disqualification references filed against the members were also discussed.

    To resolve the standoff, Speaker Khan formed an eight-member negotiation committee, comprising Chief Whip Rana Arshad, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, Khawaja Salman Rafique, Samiullah Khan, and Ahmad Iqbal. Additional representation was included from allied parties: Ali Haider Gillani (PPP), Chaudhry Shafay Hussain (PML-Q), and Shoaib Siddiqui (IPP).

    Despite no significant progress in the second round of talks, both sides signaled readiness to engage further.

    Leader of the Opposition Malik Ahmad Khan Bachhar said discussions were ongoing and that more meetings were scheduled. “This was our second meeting, and there was agreement on continuing the talks. Consultations are underway regarding the Assembly’s Rules of Procedure,” he told reporters.

    Bachhar emphasized the need for party-level consultation, noting that such complex issues could not be resolved in a single sitting. “We are two distinct political entities. The Speaker has urged adherence to the rules, and once consensus is reached, it will be communicated to all stakeholders,” he added.

    Also Read: Suspended MPAs split over protest limitation

    Speaking to the media after the meeting, government representatives described the atmosphere as constructive. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman stated that the sanctity of the Assembly was paramount and that the opposition had acknowledged the importance of preserving its dignity. “One or two more meetings may be required, but we are hopeful of a dignified resolution,” he said.

    He clarified that the government was not seeking to de-seat the suspended lawmakers but was merely asking for observance of Assembly decorum. “They are elected representatives. Our objective is not punitive but to ensure the House functions within its prescribed rules,” Shuja-ur-Rehman added.

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  • New Steam leak suggests UI overhaul with sleeker tile design in tow

    New Steam leak suggests UI overhaul with sleeker tile design in tow

    A substantial overhaul to the Steam Store page has been leaked, which showcases an updated UI and improved functionality of the digital storefront. The leak was shared on the Steam subreddit by leakers xPaw and LambdaGeneration, showing images of a more streamlined interface.

    The leaked redesign suggests quick access to different sections of the Steam Store, such as new releases, free-to-play games, and other releases. These changes could make it easier for users to discover new and trending titles.

    Another feature of the redesigned layout is easier access and visibility of a user’s wishlist, highlighting when said games are on sale. That’s pretty much Steam’s ongoing strategy, allowing users to find the best deals and promotions while interacting with their storefront. Moreover, the new UI introduces quick links for gift cards and the points shop.

    This overhaul leak comes after Steam’s biggest annual event, the Steam Summer Sale, which ended on July 10. Users could claim massive discounts on the most popular games. In addition, Steam has been giving out plenty of free games over the years on the platform. 

    As of now, Steam users can claim four games for free. The top-down 4-player co-op title, Ultimate Zombie Defense, with a user score of 83% is currently free until July 15. In addition, players can add publisher Slitherine’s games: tactical space strategy title Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock, turn-based tactics title Field of Glory 2: Medieval, and Fantasy General 2 to their digital libraries until July 17.

    To increase user retention and interaction, Valve is aiming for a more accessible storefront, allowing users to keep track of discounts and find games without getting confused. The last Steam client UI overhaul was rolled out in June 2023. As the leak circulates on the internet, it’s unclear when Valve will release the UI overhaul in its current state or offer more improvements in a final version.

    Valve’s online storefront was released on September 12, 2003. In 2023, the company reported 132 million active users. Recent SteamDB data suggests that Steam retained a staggering 30 million concurrent users in March. Steam, at the time of writing, has listed 142,339 games on its storefront.

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  • Andy Samberg on instant bond with late costar Andre Braugher: ‘Kismet’

    Andy Samberg on instant bond with late costar Andre Braugher: ‘Kismet’



    Andy Samberg on instant bond with late ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ costar Andre Braugher: ‘Kismet’

    Andy Samberg looked back fondly his time with late co-star Andre Braugher.

    The two shared the screen for all eight seasons of Brooklyn Nine-Nine from 2013 to 2021.

    During a recent episode of Good Hang with Amy Poehler, the Saturday Night Live alum made an emotional confession saying he missed his late co-actor alot.

    During their candid conversation Poehler brought up Braugher to which Samberg described him as “just a good person. Like so deeply moral and kind and pleasant and smart. We all absolutely loved him. I miss him a lot.”

    Recalling their time on the two-time Emmy-winning sitcom, the That’s My Boy actor said they became instant friends, “It was like one of those things where you’re just like, ‘This is kismet. I don’t know how to explain it.’”

    Samberg, 45, recounted their first table read, saying their creative connection clicked instantly. He further spilled that in the beginning, the Men of a Certain Age actor didn’t fully trust himself with comedy due to his classical drama background.

    However whenever the show tackled serious moments, the Juilliard-trained actor would effortlessly shift gears, leaving everyone in awe of his talent.

    For the unversed, Braugher died in December 2023 at the age of 61 from lung cancer.

    In addition to his fan-favorite role as the stoic yet playful Captain Ray Holt, he starred in series Homicide: Life on the Street, Men of a Certain Age, The Good Fight, and Thief, as well as films Glory, Passengers, Primal Fear, and Salt.

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  • T20 Blast round-up: Surrey seal a home quarter-final spot

    T20 Blast round-up: Surrey seal a home quarter-final spot

    A decisive performance with bat and ball from Chris Green helped Lancashire defeat Durham in a top of the table clash in Manchester.

    Figures of 3-15 off his four overs from the Australian all-rounder helped restrict Durham to 156-7, with Colin Ackerman top scoring for the visitors with 42.

    The Red Rose started the powerplay strongly with opener Keaton Jennings making 42 but when he fell with the score on 107-4, the hosts wobbled and then lost Michael Jones and Jack Blatherwick without scoring.

    However, Green’s assured cameo settled home fans nerves and his second six of his innings meant he ended on 31 not out as the Red Rose reached 156-7 and went top – they could confirm their final eight spot with a victory at Yorkshire next week.

    Northamptonshire went up to second in the North Group with an impressive victory against fellow quarter-final hopefuls Bears.

    On a batter-friendly pitch at Edgbaston, Breetzke backed up his superb 93 against Derbyshire on Friday with a dazzling 40-ball knock containing six sixes, to help the Steelbacks post 240-6.

    In reply, Bears lost Alex Davies and Dan Mousley early on and despite Sam Hain’s 50 off 29 balls providing some resistance, the hosts were bowled out still 65 runs short of their target.

    Worcestershire leapfrogged Leicestershire with a six-wicket win at New Road.

    The Foxes won the toss and elected to bat first but were 5-2 in the second over following the early dismissals of Rishi Patel and Shan Masood.

    Ben Cox (70 not out off 44 balls) steadied the ship and they reached the end of the innings with 173-6 on the board.

    Worcestershire got off to a flier in their reply, reaching 50-0 in the fifth over and Ethan Brookes’ 56 not out off just 28 balls, which included five sixes, helped the hosts secure a comfortable victory on 176-4 with 13 balls still remaining.

    In the day’s other game, Derbyshire dismantled Yorkshire at Headingley in a clash between the North Group’s bottom two clubs.

    A five-wicket haul from seamer Ben Aitchison, 2-36 from Zak Chappell and 2-5 from Mohammad Ghazanfar, who sent down 20 dot balls, saw the White Rose limited to 151-9, Dom Bess top scoring with 53.

    Yorkshire opener Jonny Bairstow followed his century on Friday with a five-ball duck, bowled by 19-year-old Afghan off-spinner Ghazanfar.

    Derbyshire, whose hopes of reaching the knockout stages have already gone, chased down their target easily with Aneurin Donald hitting 54 off 30 balls before Madsen saw them to 157-2 in the 17th over, ending the match with a towering six off Zafar Chohan to bring up his own half-century.

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  • Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro: Retail packaging unveils specifications and upgrades

    Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro: Retail packaging unveils specifications and upgrades

    Nothing is selling various smartphones, but also smartwatches. Just recently, first details on the CMF Watch 3 Pro have been leaked online, but now an even more comprehensive leak has emerged. Specifically, images of the retail packaging, though not of the watch itself, were posted on Xianyu, which is the Chinese counterpart of eBay. Since Nothing depicts the watch on the front of the package and also prints some technical specs on the back, these details have now been unveiled. Unless this is a very elaborate fake box, the technical specifications printed on the packaging should be accurate.

    Specifically, the packaging reveals that the Nothing smartwatch comes with a 1.43-inch display, and its brightness can likely be automatically adjusted by a brightness sensor. A GPS module is present and supports dual-band GNSS. GPS isn’t the only supported location service, as five different services are mentioned as well.

    The CMF Watch 3 Pro box further states there are over 130 sports modes and a battery life of up to 13 days. As usual, the latter may not be achievable with very intensive usage. Either way, the product picture shows that the smartwatch has a round display and a rotatable crown on the right side. Official pricing details on the CMF Watch 3 Pro are not yet available, but the predecessor currently retails for $79 on Amazon. The CMF Watch Pro 2 has a smaller 1.32-inch display and also sports a GPS module.

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