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• The Indian Under-17 women's football team has been placed in Group E for the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers. • India will compete against Malaysia, Syria, and Iraq in the qualifying tournament scheduled from October 5 to 11. • Separately, Manolo Marquez voiced criticism regarding the expanded FIFA World Cup format, arguing that the change has diminished the overall quality of the competition.

• A new streaming guide highlights upcoming releases for the week, including 'King of the Hill' Season 15 and 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 4. • A professional dunking competition will air across six episodes, featuring global athletes judged by a panel of celebrities and TNT Sports Analytics. • The competition culminates in a world championship on Tuesday, Aug. 25, where the winner will receive a $500,000 grand prize.

• Over 1,000 illegal streaming sites were taken down in the US during the World Cup. • A similar number of sites were blocked in Colombia as part of the anti-piracy effort. • The crackdown was aided by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), led by chairman Charles Rivkin.

• The China Open 2026 badminton tournament is set to begin, featuring a total prize pool of $2,000,000. • Key Indian participants include PV Sindhu, who faces compatriot Unnati Hooda, and Lakshya Sen, who opens against Japan's Yushi Tanaka. • Other notable matchups feature HS Prannoy against Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao and Ayush Shetty competing against Indonesia's Alwi Farhan.

• Streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar are launching a variety of new content during the final week of July. • The upcoming lineup features eight top films and web series, including titles such as "Musafir Cafe" and "Disclosure Day." • The releases span multiple genres, offering viewers a diverse selection of heartfelt romance, gripping action, comedy, documentaries, and anime.

• Leipzig-based startup Prodlane, a female-led company, has raised €4 million in funding from TGFS and SBG. • The capital will be used to develop MAIA, an AI assistant designed to capture and preserve critical industrial know-how from experts before they retire. • This initiative addresses the "knowledge gap" in technical teams, ensuring that vital operational expertise is not lost during workforce transitions.

People gather at cafes and outdoor screenings to support team after Spain’s backing for Palestinian rights The Spanish football team’s World Cup win has been celebrated in the streets of Gaza, where Spain’s support for Palestinian rights and Israel’s backing for the Argentinian team turned the competition into more than a football showdown.Gathered at cafes and outdoor screenings, Palestinians defied the risk of Israeli attacks to cheer on a team they had taken to their hearts. Continue reading...