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A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a 4-meter tsunami, causing evacuations and damage, with injuries reported in the region. Tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan, the Philippines, Hawaii, and parts of Alaska, while aftershocks are expected for the next month, prompting alerts in coastal areas as far as New Zealand. Want More Context? 🔎

In a horrific incident in Midtown Manhattan, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura fatally shot four individuals, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, before taking his own life. Tamura, a former football player with a history of mental illness, left a suicide note blaming the NFL for his struggles with CTE and requested that his brain be studied posthumously. Want More Context? 🔎

A significant armed police operation is currently underway in Maketū, Bay of Plenty, with about 25 police cars and the Armed Offenders Squad present. The area has been cordoned off, and police are also active in the Maketū Estuary, creating a tense situation for bystanders. Want More Context? 🔎

Saudi Arabia and France urged UN member states to endorse a declaration advocating "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, following an international conference they hosted. The declaration calls for ending the Gaza conflict, establishing a transitional committee under the Palestinian Authority, and committing to measures against violence and settlements, emphasizing the need for regional integration and Palestinian statehood. Want More Context? 🔎

The Senate confirmed Emil Bove, President Trump's former defense lawyer, to a lifetime position on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit with a narrow 50-49 vote, despite allegations of unethical conduct, including suggestions to ignore court orders. Critics, including former Justice Department officials and whistleblowers, have urged rejection, citing concerns about his judicial fitness and past actions during the Trump administration. Want More Context? 🔎

BREAKINGA powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck 136km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in Russia's far east, triggering tsunami alerts in multiple countries, with waves of 3-4 meters reported in the Kamchatka region. Japan issued a tsunami advisory for waves up to 1 meter, and Hawaii is on a tsunami watch, though there are currently no reports of damage or casualties. Want More Context? 🔎