At least 34 dead as tornadoes tear through southern US

A 76-year-old man, Jon Ruben, has been charged with child cruelty for allegedly poisoning children at a summer camp in Leicestershire, where nine individuals, including eight boys aged 8 to 11, fell ill. He faces three counts related to sweets reportedly laced with sedatives and has been remanded in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for August 29. Want More Context? 🔎

A shooting at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, has left four people dead, with the suspect, Michael Paul Brown, still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors while law enforcement, including the FBI, conducts a manhunt assisted by drones. Want More Context? 🔎

UNICEF warns that Gaza risks famine, with one in three people going days without food and over 320,000 children at risk of acute malnutrition, as Israel's military actions have resulted in over 60,000 Palestinian deaths since October 7, 2023. Amidst deteriorating conditions, international aid efforts are underway, yet skepticism remains regarding their effectiveness in addressing the widespread hunger crisis. Want More Context? 🔎

Concise OverviewFrance, the UK, and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly, driven by humanitarian rhetoric and conditions for Palestinian Authority reforms. However, this recognition does not directly address the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza or the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, raising questions about its practical implications. Want More Context? 🔎

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has removed references to President Donald Trump's two impeachments from its "Limits of Presidential Power" exhibit, reverting to its 2008 version while planning future updates to include all presidential impeachments. Currently, the exhibit only mentions the impeachments of Andrew Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton, with Trump being the only president impeached twice. Want More Context? 🔎

The man who attempted to kidnap Princess Anne in 1974, Ian Ball, has been released from a high-security mental hospital and is now campaigning for his innocence. Ball, who shot four people during the incident, claims the kidnapping was a hoax gone wrong and is promoting his self-published book, "To Kidnap A Princess," to support his narrative. Want More Context? 🔎