Here’s where ceasefire talks in the war between Israel and Hezbollah have been stuck

A Tennessee death row inmate, Byron Black, is set to be executed by lethal injection despite concerns from his lawyers that his heart device could cause him unconstitutional suffering during the process. The U.S. Supreme Court and Governor Bill Lee declined to intervene, and while a lower court had ruled for the device's deactivation, the Tennessee Supreme Court overturned it, allowing the execution to proceed. Want More Context? 🔎

A former assistant to far-right European Parliament member Maximilian Krah, Jian G, is on trial for allegedly spying for China, gathering intelligence between 2019 and 2024. A second defendant, Jaqi X, is accused of aiding him by providing sensitive transportation data, while Krah himself faces investigations for money laundering and bribery related to China. Want More Context? 🔎

On July 26, Israel announced humanitarian corridors for aid in Gaza but simultaneously intensified violence, resulting in over 1,054 deaths at distribution points since December 2023. Critics argue that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, funded by the U.S., is ineffective and serves as a facade for Israeli military actions, exacerbating the starvation crisis instead of alleviating it. Want More Context? 🔎

Ontario craft brewers and distillers expressed relief following the implementation of provincial alcohol tax cuts on August 1, which lower taxes and markups for spirits, ready-to-drink beverages, and local beer. However, they caution that these reductions may not lead to lower prices for consumers. Want More Context? 🔎

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault involving three women, following a court appearance where he was granted conditional bail. Despite the charges, he continued to play for Arsenal during two Premier League title challenges, leading to criticism from campaigners advocating against sexual violence. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration's ICE is apprehending immigrants at different rates across blue and red states, with a focus on community arrests in Democratic areas, while predominantly targeting prisons in Republican ones. This disparity has intensified under Trump's policies, leading to increased community arrests in states like Massachusetts, where most detainees lack criminal records. Want More Context? 🔎