Two Scottish men shot dead at Irish bar in Spain’s Costa del Sol

An Indian restaurant in Northampton, Saffron, accused four young men of dining and dashing after they enjoyed a £197.30 meal, which included nine main courses, before leaving without paying. The restaurant shared CCTV footage on social media and reported the incident to the police, highlighting the impact of such thefts on small businesses. Want More Context? 🔎

President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected former president Jacob Zuma's demands for his resignation, asserting that his appointment of Firoz Cachalia as police minister is lawful and aligns with his constitutional responsibilities, according to the Presidency. Ramaphosa emphasizes that his decision is rational and within his rights as the current leader. Want More Context? 🔎

The UN special rapporteur for human rights in the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, urged UEFA to expel Israel from competitions due to its alleged war crimes in Gaza, following the death of Palestinian footballer Suleiman al-Obeid. Since October 2023, over 61,400 people have been killed in Gaza amid Israel's military campaign, which has drawn international condemnation and legal actions for war crimes. Want More Context? 🔎

Abdul Niazi, a former U.S. military interpreter who advocated for Afghan migrants in Houston, was fatally stabbed by Masiullah Sahil, an Afghan national frustrated with the U.S. immigration process. Niazi's death, described as an "unspeakable tragedy," has prompted outrage over the prosecution's failure to indict Sahil in a timely manner, leading to his release on lesser charges. Want More Context? 🔎

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected Donald Trump's proposal of 'swapping territory' as a solution to end Russia's war on Ukraine. Meanwhile, European leaders continue to express their support for Kyiv in light of upcoming discussions between U.S. President Biden and Russia's Putin. Want More Context? 🔎

In a shocking incident on August 1, Army veteran Michael Paul Brown shot and killed four patrons at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana, before going into hiding, triggering a week-long manhunt. The local community was left in fear and uncertainty as authorities, including the FBI, searched extensively for Brown in the surrounding wilderness, leading to lockdowns and heightened security measures. Want More Context? 🔎