Taiwan dollar jumps 6.5% in two days on trade deal fears

A Colorado man, Barry Morphew, has been charged for a second time with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who vanished in May 2020 and whose remains were discovered in September 2023. Initially charged in May 2021, the case was reopened following the recovery of her remains, and Morphew is currently in custody in Arizona pending extradition to Colorado. Need More Context? 🔎

Ollie Pope scored 100 not out, leading England to 209-3 after India posted 471 on Day Two of the first Test at Headingley. Despite surviving challenges from Jasprit Bumrah, who took three wickets, Pope's century helped reduce England's deficit to 262 runs as India suffered a collapse after captain Shubman Gill's dismissal. Need More Context? 🔎

Detectives are seeking information regarding the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham on March 20, believed to be a case of mistaken identity. His family, devastated by his death, describes him as a loving father and appeals for anyone with information about the incident or the suspects, who fired from a stolen vehicle, to come forward. Need More Context? 🔎

Roger Cook, the Premier of Western Australia, is traveling to the UK to advocate for the continuation of the AUKUS defense agreement worth $368 billion, amid concerns that Donald Trump's review could jeopardize it. He aims to highlight the deal’s significance for Australia, the US, and the UK, particularly its benefits for WA, including a $20 billion defense hub in Henderson and opportunities in submarine construction and maintenance. Need More Context? 🔎

Thousands protested outside the Paris Air Show, demanding an end to war profiteering and Israel's military actions in Gaza, coinciding with escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The French government closed booths of several Israeli defense firms, leading to tensions with Israel, while police arrested seven individuals linked to disruptions at the event. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: People gathered outside a big air show in Paris to say they don't like how...

Pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil was released from detention after over three months, following a federal judge's order amidst the Trump administration's crackdown on dissenting voices regarding Israel's actions in Gaza. Khalil, who has a green card and no criminal record, emphasized the unjust nature of his detention, while government officials defended their actions as necessary for national security. Need More Context? 🔎