Second pair of lynx captured in Cairngorms

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated potential tax system changes in Australia's upcoming Budget, focusing on election promises like income tax cuts, while Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has not ruled out adjustments to negative gearing and capital gains tax for property investors. Both ministers emphasize the need for economic reform and addressing housing supply challenges, although no immediate tax increases on superannuation or older Australians are planned. Want More Context? 🔎

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will lead an extraordinary meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to address the crisis in Gaza, as Türkiye currently holds the OIC presidency. The meeting aims to coordinate member states' responses to the ongoing Israeli military actions, which have resulted in over 62,600 Palestinian deaths since October 2023 and a humanitarian crisis in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

In June 2020, during a 911 call for her mother Sheila, 13-year-old Maria Shepperd provided the correct address, but medics were dispatched to a nearby incorrect location, leading to a 20-minute delay in response. This incident highlights significant issues within DC's 911 system, reflecting broader nationwide problems of understaffing, outdated technology, and lack of federal training mandates for dispatchers. Want More Context? 🔎

Two married couples, aged 30 to 32, were killed in a car crash in Germany when their vehicle, with British plates, veered off a highway and was found flipped between trees. Emergency services discovered all four occupants deceased at the scene after an automatic accident report from a victim's phone triggered a response; an investigation is ongoing. Want More Context? 🔎

NewsFeedAl Jazeera's Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from a UNRWA warehouse in Gaza City, revealing empty shelves previously stocked with food aid. The UN has declared a famine in Gaza, citing critical levels of food insecurity and starvation due to Israeli restrictions. Want More Context? 🔎

Duggal, an entrepreneur, faced a male-dominated funding landscape while raising capital for her e-commerce businesses, leading her to found a summer camp five years ago aimed at fostering community and investment among female founders. Despite raising over $3 billion for women-led startups, they still receive only 2% of venture capital, highlighting the ongoing funding disparity. Want More Context? 🔎