'I wanted to be a dancer – now I'm a WWE star'

Rescuers are searching for over 40 missing individuals after a boat capsized in Sokoto, Nigeria, while transporting more than 50 passengers to Goronyo Market. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported about 10 survivors and indicated that overloading may have contributed to the incident, which reflects a common issue in the region during the rainy season. Want More Context? 🔎

Israel's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has approved a plan for intensified strikes on Gaza City as part of a strategy to reoccupy the territory, following the military's claims of achieving objectives in Operation "Gideon’s Chariots." This plan, endorsed by the Security Cabinet amid international outcry, aims to displace residents and has resulted in over 61,900 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

The vehicle of Whisper Owen, 36, and her 8-month-old daughter, Sandra McCarty, was found submerged in a California canal, with both bodies inside. They went missing after leaving Fresno on July 15, and their disappearance was reported three days later; authorities are now investigating how the vehicle ended up in the water. Want More Context? 🔎

A prominent sportsman is on trial in the High Court at Dunedin for allegedly causing multiple rib fractures to an infant, with charges of injuring with reckless disregard and assault related to a single incident on July 16, 2023. He maintains his innocence, with defense suggesting alternative explanations for the injuries, and the trial is expected to last up to three weeks. Want More Context? 🔎

NEW DELHI: The INDIA bloc will meet on Monday to discuss its candidate for the Vice-Presidential election and parliamentary proceedings after clashes with the government. The BJP has nominated CP Radhakrishnan, whose election seems likely due to NDA's majority, while the opposition plans to field a candidate to emphasize ideological differences. Want More Context? 🔎

In the Caribbean, a growing interest in African heritage is evident, as exemplified by Dr. Augustine Ogbo, a Nigerian doctor and takeaway owner in St. Lucia, who shares traditional dishes with locals eager to reconnect with their ancestral roots. This cultural renaissance is enhanced by social media and the global rise of Afrobeats, fostering a renewed pan-African identity and increasing tourism to the continent. Want More Context? 🔎