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US President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates,” establishing varying tariff rates by region, including 30% for Algeria and South Africa, 25% for India and Moldova, and 15% for many others across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Key rates include 35% for Canada and Iraq, with the European Union set at 15% for most goods. Want More Context? 🔎

A new law, Ronan's Law, banning the possession, sale, and import of ninja swords has been enacted in the UK, inspired by the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda in 2022. His sister, Nikita, describes the law as a "bittersweet" legacy that aims to protect future generations from knife crime, emphasizing the need for comprehensive measures to prevent such violence. Want More Context? 🔎

The flight attendants of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are suing Boeing after a door plug blew out during a January 2024 flight, claiming personal and emotional injuries due to the incident. The attendants allege negligence on Boeing's part, stating the event has significantly impacted their personal and professional lives, while Boeing has declined to comment on the lawsuits filed in Seattle. Want More Context? 🔎

India's team selection for the final Test against England at The Oval ignited discussion over Arshdeep Singh's exclusion despite his fitness return, alongside Kuldeep Yadav and Abhimanyu Easwaran's wait for chances. Opting for a pace-heavy attack, India aimed to capitalize on the recent success of fast bowlers at The Oval to level the series. Want More Context? 🔎

Hori Gage was fatally shot in his car on his driveway in front of his partner and children. Royden Haenga and Robert Richards, both members of Black Power, were found guilty of his murder, intended as retaliation for a previous gang incident, despite Gage having no connection to the conflict and being part of a different gang. Want More Context? 🔎

Four men, including former director Samuel Sim Choon Hock, were charged for cheating and falsifying accounts to fraudulently obtain government grants under Workforce Singapore's Professional Conversion Programmes. Their actions resulted in the disbursement of over S$89,000 in salary support and course fee subsidies by misrepresenting salaries and employment statuses between 2018 and 2019. Want More Context? 🔎