Council shake-up in England sees elections delayed in nine areas

England’s Chris Woakes was forced off the field on the first day of the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury.England's Chris Woakes is ruled out of the fifth Test against India due to a left shoulder injury sustained while fielding. This injury exacerbates England's pace bowling woes, as captain Ben Stokes is also injured, leaving the team short-handed in a crucial match. Want More Context? 🔎

Torrential rain impacted the Northeast on Thursday, stranding passengers on a Long Island Rail Road train and causing widespread flash flooding in New York City, New Jersey, and parts of Maryland, where one person died. Emergency declarations were made as officials worked to manage the storm's aftermath, which resulted in over 1,400 flight cancellations nationwide. Want More Context? 🔎

France is suspending its program to receive Palestinians from Gaza pending an investigation into a student's antisemitic social media posts, leading to her expulsion from the country. French officials confirmed that all Gazans in France will undergo additional screening as the country has facilitated the evacuation of over 500 individuals since the recent conflict began. Want More Context? 🔎

Haroon Aswat, a 50-year-old convicted Al Qaeda member, may soon be released from a psychiatric hospital in the UK without a formal risk assessment, despite being linked to the 7/7 bombings and having previously served time in the US for terrorism-related charges. A psychiatrist's report indicates he poses a risk of Islamic violent extremism, yet UK law prevents a formal terror risk assessment during his detention. Want More Context? 🔎

The mother of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, a congressional intern fatally shot in a drive-by incident in Washington, D.C., criticized the city council for failing to protect residents, emphasizing the need for more police funding. Tarpinian-Jachym was remembered for his kindness and dedication to helping others, while authorities are offering a $40,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: Tanjong Katong Road South will gradually reopen starting August 2 after repairs following a sinkhole incident caused by a failed concrete component near a construction site. The Land Transport Authority and PUB confirmed safety through rigorous assessments, while ongoing works will continue in the area to restore utilities. Want More Context? 🔎