23 Congolese soldiers face the death penalty or prison for alleged desertion or other crimes

Scientists exploring the depths of the Kuril-Kamchatka and Aleutian trenches in the northwest Pacific Ocean discovered unique life forms, including crimson tube worms and clusters of clams, thriving at depths of 31,000 feet. These organisms rely on chemosynthesis, utilizing chemicals from the ocean floor instead of sunlight, challenging previous notions about life in extreme environments. Want More Context? 🔎

The couple, Clinton and Cristen Brink, were fatally attacked while hiking at Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, where Cristen returned to help her husband after guiding their two daughters to safety. Andrew James McGann, a former schoolteacher, has been charged with their murders; he reportedly admitted to the killings and was identified through DNA evidence found at the scene. Want More Context? 🔎

President Dina Boluarte criticized the Inter-American Court of Human Rights for opposing a bill that would grant amnesty to security forces involved in Peru's internal conflict (1985-2000), asserting the court overstepped its authority. The controversial law, awaiting her approval, has drawn international condemnation for potentially shielding perpetrators of human rights abuses from accountability. Want More Context? 🔎

Seven more people have died from malnutrition in Gaza, raising the total to 154 since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, with warnings of famine conditions. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as US envoy Steve Witkoff visits Israel amid ongoing violence, including reports of casualties near aid distribution centers, while the UN estimates that 600 aid trucks are needed daily to address the crisis. Want More Context? 🔎

OTTAWA — Recent fundraising reports reveal that the Liberal Party of Canada has narrowed the gap with the Conservative Party, with the Conservatives raising $9 million and the Liberals $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2025. The Liberals saw a surge in grassroots support under leader Mark Carney, marking their best fundraising performance since 1980, while the Conservatives maintained a significant lead overall. Want More Context? 🔎

Five jockeys, Rowan Scott, Callum Rodriguez, PJ McDonald, Tom Eaves, and Jack Garritty, were forced to turn back mid-flight due to an engine failure in their Piper PA-31 aircraft while en route to Goodwood. The pilot managed a safe emergency landing at Bagby Airfield, with no injuries reported, and an investigation into the incident is set to be conducted by the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. Want More Context? 🔎