US government HR chief aims to ‘institutionalise’ Doge efficiency drive

Habibur Masum, 26, was sentenced to at least 28 years for the brutal murder of his estranged wife, Kulsuma Akter, 27, whom he stabbed 26 times in front of their baby in Bradford. Masum tracked Kulsuma to a refuge, where he confronted her in the street, revealing a history of violence and control that left her fearing for her life. Want More Context? 🔎

Five former members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team, including Michael McLeod and Carter Hart, pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges in a criminal trial stemming from a 2018 incident, with a verdict expected on July 24. The scandal, which led to significant backlash against Hockey Canada and the withdrawal of major sponsors, highlighted issues of sexual violence and the culture within junior hockey in Canada. Want More Context? 🔎

The head of the U.N. Palestinian Refugee Agency, Philippe Lazzarini, reported that staff, doctors, and humanitarian workers in Gaza are fainting from hunger and exhaustion amid ongoing conflict with Israel. He criticized the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation for its aid distribution scheme, which has allegedly led to over 1,000 deaths near aid points since May, while denying the accusations of Hamas looting aid shipments. Want More Context? 🔎

Russia has lowered expectations for upcoming talks with Ukraine in Turkiye, as overnight attacks killed one child and injured over 20 people. Despite Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's announcement of negotiations aimed at securing the release of captives, Kremlin spokesman Peskov stated there are no grounds for optimism, while Russia's offensive continues with significant aerial assaults across Ukraine. Want More Context? 🔎

Search teams located a crashed Piper PA-28 aircraft near Yellowstone National Park using the smartwatch of one of the victims. The crash, which left three deceased—Robert Conover, 60; Madison Conover, 23; and Kurt Enoch Robey, 55—occurred shortly after takeoff from West Yellowstone Airport, with the cause currently under investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

Elliot Yeo will miss the entire 2025 season due to ongoing knee/ankle injuries and a second surgery, as confirmed by West Coast's high-performance manager. This setback adds to Yeo's recent struggles, having played only 57 games since 2019, while the team also faces injuries to other key players, leaving them short on experienced talent. Want More Context? 🔎