Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.25%, yen weakens to one month low

Caroline Willgoose, mother of murdered teen Harvey Willgoose, expressed sympathy for his 15-year-old killer, stating he was let down by the system, but believes he must be made an example of during sentencing. Harvey was stabbed outside his school in Sheffield, raising issues about school safety and the need for better prevention measures, including knife arches in schools. Want More Context? 🔎

A female education worker in Auckland has been charged with sexually abusing three boys over a decade, facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Appearing in Waitākere District Court, she is accused of offenses involving a 12-year-old and two 14-year-olds, with two charges related to alleged grooming. Want More Context? 🔎

Protests erupted in New Delhi following a Supreme Court ruling mandating the relocation of all stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR area to shelters within eight weeks, prompting police to detain animal rights activists and dog lovers at India Gate. Critics, including PETA India, label the decision as impractical and inhumane, arguing that accommodating the estimated 1 million stray dogs would lead to chaos and poor living conditions in shelters. Want More Context? 🔎

Italian Defence Minister Critiques Israel's Actions in GazaItalian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza, claiming they have deviated from legitimate self-defense and resulted in severe civilian suffering. He urged that the current situation necessitates decisive action against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, which he believes has lost its sanity and humanity, likening the circumstances to a humanitarian catastrophe. Want More Context? 🔎

Wall Street's main indexes showed mixed results amid investor caution as semiconductor companies Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their China sales revenue with the US government, impacting their stock performance. The Dow fell slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed marginal gains, as optimism grew over potential Federal Reserve rate cuts following a better-than-expected earnings season and upcoming inflation data. Want More Context? 🔎

HONOLULUA yacht-sized passenger boat named Discovery ran aground near Honolulu's Kewalo Basin Harbor during high surf, with two crew members onboard, who were unharmed. The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the incident, which saw the vessel lose propulsion after being picked up by waves; efforts are underway to safely remove the grounded boat and inspect it before returning it to service. Want More Context? 🔎