Anning wins historic world indoor 400m gold for GB

Immigration Sentiment in Canada Following a federal decision to reduce immigration targets from 485,000 to 395,000 permanent residents in 2025, a government survey revealed that 54% of Canadians believe the current immigration levels are too high. As public sentiment shifts towards concerns over housing affordability and social support availability, the government is reassessing future immigration strategies, acknowledging the need for a balance between attracting talent and maintaining system integrity. Need More Context? 🔎

More than 100 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday in ongoing Israeli assaults on Gaza, primarily targeting civilians waiting for humanitarian aid amid a severe blockade. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported numerous casualties, including 36 deaths in Khan Younis, as Israel continues its offensive, exacerbating famine and restricting aid access in the region. Need More Context? 🔎

An Idaho lawyer suggests that the judge in the Bryan Kohberger murder case may sanction the prosecution or defense for contempt of court due to a leak of case information during a "Dateline" episode. Evidence discussed included surveillance footage and cellphone data, and while the trial is set for August 11, a potential witness, a DoorDash driver, has emerged, claiming to have delivered food to one of the victims shortly before the murders. Need More...

Britain's transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, will announce on Wednesday that the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail project is facing significant cost overruns and delays, blaming the previous Conservative government for mismanagement and fraud allegations. A review by HS2's CEO Mark Wild confirms the project can't be completed on its current budget or timeline, prompting new leadership and oversight measures to address the issues. Need More Context? 🔎

The EU has accused AliExpress of violating digital regulations by inadequately preventing the spread of illegal content, including counterfeit and unsafe products, as part of a broader crackdown on Chinese online retailers. This action follows the implementation of the Digital Services Act, which mandates stricter policing of platforms and carries penalties for non-compliance, while the EU also investigates other e-commerce sites like Shein. Need More Context? 🔎

The man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and wounding another lawmaker, Vance Boelter, faces potential federal death penalty charges, a rarity in the state since capital punishment was abolished in 1911. Federal authorities took over the case from state prosecutors, raising tensions, as Boelter is also implicated in a meticulously planned attack targeting multiple Democrats. Need More Context? 🔎