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A four-year-old girl tragically passed away following an incident at Waterworld, a water park in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, at around 4:20 PM. Despite immediate treatment by lifeguards and paramedics, she was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital; an investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the event, with authorities urging the public to refrain from speculation. Want More Context? 🔎

De'Aaron Fox has signed a four-year, $229 million contract extension with the San Antonio Spurs, ensuring his stay with the team through the 2029-2030 season. This comes after his trade to the Spurs in February, where he aims to grow as a leader alongside young talents like Victor Wembanyama, despite facing injury setbacks. Want More Context? 🔎

Auckland's CBD is experiencing a revitalization with significant projects like the $5.5 billion City Rail Link and the $1 billion New Zealand International Convention Centre nearing completion. However, many sites remain vacant, some for nearly four decades, raising concerns about the city's development and the fate of planned projects that are delayed or abandoned. Want More Context? 🔎

Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited the illegal Israeli settlement of Ariel in the occupied West Bank, leading to condemnation from the Palestinian Foreign Ministry as a violation of international law. Johnson's trip, amidst rising violence against Palestinians and contradicting US policy, reflects a theological support for Israel, with Johnson stating the West Bank is "the rightful property of the Jewish People." Want More Context? 🔎

A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, detained in Iran for espionage for over seven months, have been moved to separate notorious prisons near Tehran, raising concerns for their welfare, according to their son. The couple was accused of espionage while on a round-the-world motorbike trip, prompting their family to criticize the UK government's response and emphasize their innocence. Want More Context? 🔎

Twitch and YouTube star Duke Dennis, real name Denzel Dennis, was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, while playing hide and seek at a closed mall, leading to charges of criminal trespassing and evading arrest. Another individual was arrested for attempting to interfere with the arrest, while Dennis has since hinted at taking a social media break following the incident. Want More Context? 🔎