Lebanon's first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives

After decades of portrayals, Nicholas Celozzi is reimagining the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy through the lens of key figures in the Chicago Outfit, a prominent Italian-American crime syndicate. The film was shot in Winnipeg this summer, emphasizing the organization's influence during that pivotal moment in history. Want More Context? 🔎

A pest controller discovered a 22-inch rat in a Yorkshire village, prompting local Conservative councillors to demand action against the area's growing rodent population. They criticized the Labour-run council for inaction and called for a comprehensive vermin study, emphasizing the health risks posed by the burgeoning rat numbers. Want More Context? 🔎

An elevated flooding risk is present in parts of the Southeast, with rainfall totals expected between 3 to 5 inches, prompting flood watches in Alabama, Georgia, and the Florida Panhandle. Meanwhile, smoke from Canadian wildfires is affecting air quality in the Midwest, and extreme heat warnings are in effect for parts of the West, including Phoenix and Tucson, where temperatures could reach up to 118°F. Want More Context? 🔎

Australia may join more than a dozen other nations in recognising the state of Palestine.Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge, calling for peace and aid for Gaza amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. This protest coincided with a joint statement from Australia and other nations considering recognition of Palestine, as criticisms of Israel's actions and the starvation crisis in Gaza intensify. Want More Context? 🔎

A murder investigation is underway following the stabbing death of a 26-year-old man in New Cross, south-east London, on August 2. Despite paramedics' efforts, he died at the scene, and a 26-year-old suspect has been arrested; police are appealing for information to aid their inquiry as floral tributes are left by the victim's family and friends. Want More Context? 🔎

Agreements, including those for the energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of the Iranian president.During Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Pakistan, both nations signed agreements to boost bilateral trade to $10bn and enhance cooperation against terrorism. They also discussed border management and the potential for Pakistan to act as an intermediary to ease tensions between Iran and the US, amidst calls for peace in the region. Want More Context?...