Criminal conviction thrown out for owners of New Zealand island volcano where 22 died in an eruption

A young mother, Morgan Kiely, is on trial for gross negligence manslaughter after her seven-month-old son, Harry, died when he was thrown from an improperly secured car seat during a crash on July 13, 2022. The court heard that Kiely and a friend had been drinking at the beach, and Harry suffered fatal injuries after landing on the road when their car rolled over in an accident. Want More Context? 🔎

Voices of Resistance: Diaries of Genocide (Comma Press, 2025) features diary entries from four Palestinian women—Batool Abu Akleen, Sondos Sabra, Nahil Mohama, and Ala’a Obaid—chronicling their experiences during the genocide in Gaza from 2003 to 2025, highlighting themes of adaptation, displacement, and the impact of war on personal relationships and childhood amid ongoing violence. Want More Context? 🔎

Japan has reached a significant trade deal with the US amid President Trump's aggressive tariff policies, marking a notable victory for his administration as it positions Japan favorably compared to other nations with trade surpluses. Despite higher tariffs on Japanese goods, this agreement may influence global trading dynamics and showcases Japan's strategic negotiation amid rising US tariff revenues, which are projected to substantially contribute to federal revenue. Want More Context? 🔎

Bret Stephens, in a New York Times opinion piece, argues against the characterization of Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide, questioning the death toll's severity despite reports of significant casualties, including over 17,400 children. Critics highlight that systematic violence and deprivation of essential resources contribute to a genocidal impact on the Palestinian population, challenging Stephens' narrative. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: The School of the Arts (SOTA) has temporarily taken down its parent portal due to a global cyberattack targeting school-managed systems, which began around July 18. The school is implementing an immediate patching process for affected servers and has informed parents it will restore service as soon as possible, while the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore has issued warnings regarding vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint. Want More Context? 🔎

The World Health Organisation has warned of a resurgence of the chikungunya virus, with 5.6 billion people at risk as outbreaks spread from the Indian Ocean to Europe. Following significant infections in Reunion and imported cases in France, the virus highlights the importance of prevention measures against the Aedes mosquitoes that transmit it. Want More Context? 🔎