UK closes in on US trade pact with lower tariff quotas for cars and steel

Three individuals are unaccounted for after a significant explosion at the Horizon Biofuels plant in Fremont, Nebraska, on Tuesday, which caused heavy smoke and structural collapse. Fire crews are currently unable to access the site due to safety concerns, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation by multiple agencies, including the Nebraska State Fire Marshal's Office. Want More Context? 🔎

Here are the key events on day 1,252 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.On July 30, Russian attacks resulted in numerous casualties, including 17 killed at a prison near Zaporizhzhia and 5 in Novoplatonivka, while Ukraine reported drone strikes in Russia's Rostov Region. In politics, Trump warned of impending tariffs on Russia if the war persists, prompting a response from the Kremlin, while a Colombian national linked to Russian intelligence was implicated in arson attacks in...

An Israeli settler, identified as Yinon Levy, fatally shot Palestinian teacher Odeh Hathaleen in Umm Al-Khair village during a confrontation involving a bulldozer from an Israeli settlement. Hathaleen, a co-director of the Oscar-winning documentary No Other Land, was known for his activism and was a father of three; Israeli police are investigating the incident, which has drawn international attention. Want More Context? 🔎

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Russia's far east, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Evacuations are underway in Japan's Hokkaido, with nearly two million people affected and waves expected to reach 10 feet, while Hawaii and China's eastern coast are also preparing for potential tsunami impacts. Want More Context? 🔎

The B.C. government faced backlash after rejecting a committee’s recommendation to cut funding for Brineura, a drug for a 10-year-old girl with Batten disease, prompting the resignation of 10 committee members. Premier David Eby acknowledged the need for a transparent review process to better serve patients and families, while Health Minister Josie Osborne reinstated the drug funding following public outcry. Want More Context? 🔎

Ghislaine Maxwell appealed to Congress for a pardon to testify about Jeffrey Epstein, stating she would invoke her Fifth Amendment right without immunity. Her attorney emphasized the need for a non-prison setting for truthful testimony, while the House Oversight Committee has ruled out granting her immunity for the testimony. Want More Context? 🔎