CIA to name veteran Middle East case officer as head of covert operations

Early Sunday morning, Katherine Legge aims to set a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb while driving the Acura Integra Type S DE5. A veteran driver with experience in NASCAR and IndyCar, Legge missed the current TA1 division record by just three seconds last year and is prepared to tackle the challenging 12.42-mile course with 156 turns and harsh weather conditions. Need More Context? 🔎

A superyacht named Bayesian has been raised from the seabed nearly a year after it sank off Sicily, resulting in the deaths of seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter. The luxury vessel will undergo inspections before being fully removed, as investigations revealed that the crew was unaware of vulnerabilities that led to the tragedy during extreme weather. Need More Context? 🔎

A Hull woman, 57-year-old Donna Jobling, is in intensive care in Crete after contracting Legionnaires' disease during an all-inclusive holiday. Her family reports she fell ill on June 5, was placed in an induced coma on June 11, and they are praying for her recovery as the source of the infection remains unidentified, prompting Easyjet Holidays to relocate other guests from the hotel. Need More Context? 🔎

A new clinic in Montreal is dedicated to addressing the healthcare needs of Indigenous patients and building trust in the system, marking progress on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action. The initiative aims to close existing care gaps and support those affected by historical mistrust in healthcare services. Need More Context? 🔎

Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored his second century of the match with an unbeaten 125, helping Bangladesh draw the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, where Angelo Mathews played his final Test. Bangladesh declared at 6-285, setting Sri Lanka a target of 296, but they ended the match at 4-72, marking the first drawn Test in Galle in 12 years. Need More Context? 🔎

At least 55,908 Palestinians have died due to ongoing Israeli attacks since October 2023, with a significant number of injuries reported as rescue efforts struggle to reach trapped victims. The situation worsened after the resumption of attacks in March, leading to accusations of war crimes against Israeli leaders at international courts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Many people in Gaza are getting hurt or dying because of fighting, and it's really sad because...