‘EastEnders’ star Natalie Cassidy recalls daughter’s hospital ordeal after school accident: ‘I felt I was going to have a nervous breakdown’

‘EastEnders’ star Natalie Cassidy recalls daughter’s hospital ordeal after school accident: ‘I felt I was going to have a nervous breakdown’

The former EastEnders star shared the emotional impact of rushing her daughter Joanie to hospital after a serious school accident.Image credit (Natalie Cassidy) Natalie Cassidy has opened up about a deeply distressing experience involving her nine-year-old daughter’s emergency hospitalisation. The ‘EastEnders’ star, best known for her role as trumpet-playing drama-magnet Sonia Fowler, revealed she rushed…

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Jul 01, 2026, 07:52 IST

Jul 01, 2026, 07:52 IST

Iga Swiatek celebrates winning a point against Taylor Townsend. (AP Photo) LONDON: After a little over two hours on court, having teetered on the brink, Iga Swiatek ended her nervy Wimbledon opener with an ace. The Pole then sank into her courtside seat, buried her face in her hands and sobbed, the relief of survival…

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CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam 2026 announced; Schools asked to submit LOC by July 8

CBSE Class 12 supplementary exam 2026 announced; Schools asked to submit LOC by July 8

The Central Board of Secondary Education has launched the LOC submission process for the Class 12 Supplementary Examination 2026, with schools required to register eligible candidates by July 8. The board has outlined eligibility criteria, examination fees and submission guidelines, warning that students whose names are not included in the LOC will lose the opportunity…

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‘Maa Itni Bangaaram’ box office collection day 12: Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer action thriller earns Rs 1.65 crore on Tuesday

‘Maa Itni Bangaaram’ box office collection day 12: Samantha Ruth Prabhu starrer action thriller earns Rs 1.65 crore on Tuesday

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s action thriller ‘Maa Itni Bangaaram,’ directed by Nandini Reddy, is enjoying a successful run at the box office. In its second week, the film continues to rack up decent numbers, as on day 12, the film added Rs 1.65 crore.According to trade analyst Sacnilk, ‘Maa Itni Bangaaram’ minted Rs 1.65 crore across…

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‘We will not leave’: Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in ‘occupied’ southern Lebanon

‘We will not leave’: Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in ‘occupied’ southern Lebanon

The military campaign has forced thousands of Lebanese out of their homes and villages as IDF raids continue demolishing buildings in the area Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Israeli military-occupied territory in southern Lebanon and declared that Israeli forces would not withdraw as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to threaten Israel, despite a…

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ final runtime revealed; Tom Holland starrer to be among longest live-action ‘Spider-Man’ films

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ final runtime revealed; Tom Holland starrer to be among longest live-action ‘Spider-Man’ films

The countdown to the release of Tom Holland’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has finally begun, with fans gearing up for the film’s July end release. With advance bookings already raking in the big bucks, early reports indicate that the superhero film will be swinging into theatres with one of the longest runtimes of any live-action…

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Days after Pakistan’s airstrikes, Afghanistan launches strikes on ISIS targets in Balochistan

Days after Pakistan’s airstrikes, Afghanistan launches strikes on ISIS targets in Balochistan

Afghanistan’s Taliban forces on Wednesday carried out fresh strikes on targets along the border with Pakistan, injuring several people in southwestern Balochistan province.Afghanistan’s armed forces claimed that the targeted sites in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were hosting bases of Islamic State Khorasan, an affiliate of the Islamic State.According to Afghanistan-based TOLOnews, Afghanistan’s defence ministry said…

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Updated: Jul 01, 2026, 07:35 IST

Updated: Jul 01, 2026, 07:35 IST

Paraguay’s Gustavo Gomez, left, celebrates after winning the World Cup Round of 32 match against Germany. (AP Photo) FIFA has broken its silence over the controversial VAR decision that overshadowed Germany’s shock FIFA World Cup 2026 exit, insisting the disallowed extra-time goal against Paraguay was in line with new refereeing guidelines introduced before the tournament.The…

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Jul 01, 2026, 06:52 IST

Jul 01, 2026, 06:52 IST

France’s Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between France and Sweden in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Kylian Mbappé continued his relentless assault on the FIFA World Cup record books on Tuesday night, scoring twice…

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At least 7 dead, 15 injured as Haridwar-Indore bus collides with trailer, catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

At least 7 dead, 15 injured as Haridwar-Indore bus collides with trailer, catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Tragedy struck the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Dausa as a private bus veered off the road into a gorge after colliding with a trailer, claiming at least seven lives and injuring over 15. DAUSA: At least seven passengers were killed and over 15 others injured after a private bus travelling from Haridwar to Indore collided with…

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Jul 01, 2026, 06:52 IST

Jul 01, 2026, 06:52 IST

Serena Williams celebrates winning a point against Maya Joint. (AP Photo) Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to Wimbledon ended in defeat, but the 23-time Grand Slam champion received the kind of ovation reserved for sporting royalty as Centre Court celebrated one of the greatest players in tennis history.Playing her first singles match in nearly four years,…

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Bank of Baroda partners Mizuho bank for M&A financing

Bank of Baroda partners Mizuho bank for M&A financing

MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank have entered a strategic partnership to jointly pursue M&A financing, structured lending, and cross-border corporate banking, as deal activity and capital needs rise. The tie-up combines Mizuho’s global network and structured finance expertise with Bank of Baroda’s domestic franchise and corporate relationships. It comes after Mizuho acquired a…

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Reorient agriculture pricing policies, rain deficit a concern: Finance ministry

Reorient agriculture pricing policies, rain deficit a concern: Finance ministry

MUMBAI: Amid a prediction of below normal monsoon season, which has resulted in 22% decline in total area sown under kharif crop in June, finance ministry has called for the need to “reorient” agricultural pricing policies to incentivise the cultivation of climate-resilient crops and disincentivise water intensive ones, along with building water buffers. “The weak…

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