Lucasfilm unveils the first trailer for Ahsoka Season 2 at D23, offering the clearest look yet at the next phase of the Disney+ series. The footage brings back Anakin Skywalker and Thrawn and points to a darker, more dangerous conflict as the Star Wars story expands beyond the first season’s ending.

Disney announces a Kingdom Hearts anime series at D23, turning the long-running game franchise into a television project for Disney+ and Disney Channel. The move marks the property’s first anime TV adaptation and extends one of gaming’s most recognizable crossover worlds into a new format for a broader audience.

Matt Groening says The Simpsons: Hit & Run is returning in some form, reviving a title that has drawn years of demand from fans. His remarks stop short of a full reveal, but they signal movement on the 2003 game, whether as a remake, remaster or another kind of revival.

Actor Trisha Krishnan draws attention at Tamil Nadu’s Independence Day event in Chennai by appearing in the front row beside Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s parents. Images and video of her interacting with the family and saluting during the flag-hoisting quickly circulate online, turning a state ceremony into a celebrity talking point.

Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 opens with a modest first-day box office performance, taking in Rs 5.75 crore net in India and Rs 8.34 crore worldwide. The film gets an Independence Day release window, but its opening places pressure on the coming days to determine whether holiday momentum can lift the Partition drama.

The Toronto Blue Jays place Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day injured list after concussion symptoms emerge following an on-field collision. The first baseman leaves the game after contact that includes a blow to the head, creating a short-term setback for Toronto and raising questions about how quickly he can return.

India opens its FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 Pool D campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales in Amstelveen. India takes control early and builds its advantage in the opening phase, giving the side a strong start to the tournament and an encouraging first result in group play.

The Taliban mark five years since returning to power in Afghanistan with public celebrations in Kabul, including parades, flags and military displays. Taliban officials cast the anniversary as a victory tied to the end of Western involvement, while the milestone underscores Afghanistan’s continued place in international attention.