After Assad's fall, the task of unearthing the dead from Syria's mass graves is just beginning

A boy, Charles Hartle, was found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Noah Smedley after stabbing him in the heart on December 28. Hartle, who carried a Rambo-style knife to appear tough, attacked Noah during a meeting over a cannabis sale, fleeing the scene and later claiming self-defense, despite overwhelming evidence against him. Want More Context? 🔎

Justice Maria Carroccia acquitted five former Canadian world junior hockey players—Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote—of sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident in a London hotel room involving a complainant known as E.M. She stated that the Crown failed to meet its burden of proof and deemed the complainant's testimony not credible or reliable. Want More Context? 🔎

A coalition of Indian Muslim groups and civil society organizations is urging the Indian government and the global community to take immediate action against the ongoing violence in Gaza, calling for the cessation of military cooperation with Israel and support for humanitarian efforts. They emphasize solidarity with the Palestinian people and demand an end to Israeli aggression amidst a devastating military campaign that has reportedly resulted in nearly 60,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Want...

US President Donald Trump is set to visit Scotland for the opening of a new golf course while facing significant protests and a major police operation. During his trip, he will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, amid growing tensions related to his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Want More Context? 🔎

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed regret for her controversial trip to Ghana while wildfires ravaged the city, stating she was unaware of the impending danger. Despite her claims of not being briefed, reports indicate her team was aware of the fire risks before her departure, and she returned just as the fires began devastating neighborhoods, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life. Want More Context? 🔎

Volkswagen reported $1.5bn in losses for the first half of the year due to tariffs imposed by the U.S., revising its operating profit margin forecast to 4-5%. The company, along with GM and Stellantis, faces significant profit hits from these tariffs, prompting calls for a reduction in U.S. tariffs as they navigate tough market conditions and restructuring efforts. Want More Context? 🔎