Web archive - July 4, 2024

Technology

SpaceX launches 20 Starlink internet satellites into orbit

Earlier the company completed the launch of 1000 satellites in the year 2024

Technology

New study sheds light on lifestyle of enigmatic extinct humans

Thousands of bones from a cave offers to study lives of extinct Denisovans

Pakistan

Another Japanese mountaineer killed in Gilgit-Baltistan

Onishi Hiroshi is third mountain climber killed in the region in 2024

Sports

Kemba Walker announces retirement after 12-year NBA career

'Basketball will forever be a part of my life so this isn't goodbye,' says former All-Star guard

World

Biden 'absolutely not' exiting presidential race: White House

Spokesperson rubbishes claims while Democrats voice bafflement over president's incoherent debate performance

Sports

India's T20 World Cup champions celebrate victory with Mumbai parade

Victorious T20 World Cup team returns to jubilant crowds, honoured by PM Modi and paraded through Mumbai

World

Kamala Harris favoured to succeed Joe Biden if he steps down, say sources

Seven senior sources at the Biden campaign considers Kamala as top alternative to replace Biden

Sports

Euro 2024: title chances and golden boot race

Opta Analyst prediction index gives Spain 19.48% chance for 4th Euro title, England 18.98% despite unconvincing play

World

Putin calls Taliban Russia's 'ally' in combating terrorism

Russian president acknowledges Afghanistan faces issues that require "constant attention" from international community

Technology

Meta’s Threads reaches 175 million subscribers ahead of first anniversary

A challenger to X, formerly known as Twitter, Threads hit app stores on July 5 last year,