Anish Giri criticized Hikaru Nakamura and Ian Nepomniachtchi following their recent feud at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team event. Giri expressed his frustration over Nepomniachtchi's late arrival, questioning the team's entitlement. The controversy arose when their team protested after losing a match due to late arrivals, with players showing up just seconds before their games. Giri noted that he felt the situation was unjust and highlighted the lack of support for the other team. In response, Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura made dismissive comments about Giri, indicating ongoing tensions among the players.

On a record-breaking hot day at Wimbledon, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame a tough challenge from Fabio Fognini, winning in five sets. Aryna Sabalenka advanced smoothly, while several seeds, including Daniil Medvedev and Ons Jabeur, faced early exits. British players made history with seven advancing to the second round, the most in a single day in the Open Era. Taylor Fritz's match was controversially suspended due to curfew despite being in a strong position. The day was marked by high temperatures and significant upsets.

The CUET-UG 2025 exam has faced criticism for gaps in biometric verification, disparities in candidate distribution across shifts, and deviations from the syllabus. Concerns were raised about the lack of Aadhaar-based biometric authentication at entry points, with only 96% of candidates validated during registration. The uneven distribution of candidates across shifts could affect the accuracy of percentile rankings. Additionally, discrepancies in the physical education syllabus led to confusion among students. Despite a reported 78% attendance, these issues have raised doubts about the National Testing Agency's ability to ensure fairness and transparency.

A tragic plane crash near Youngstown-Warren regional airport in Ohio resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including four family members and two pilots. The Cessna 441 turboprop went down shortly after takeoff, with no survivors. The victims were identified as pilot Joseph Maxin, co-pilot Timothy Blake, and the Weller family, who were en route to a vacation in Montana. The crash site was in a wooded area, and while there were no injuries on the ground, the FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident.