Fear, disease and debt afflict Venezuelans released from prison after post-election arrests

Former Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has been appointed as the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) by President Masoud Pezeshkian, tasked with overseeing national security issues, especially emerging threats. This leadership change follows a recent war with Israel that resulted in over 1,000 Iranian casualties, and Larijani replaces Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, who will become Pezeshkian's deputy. Want More Context? 🔎

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand are in Mexico to meet with President Claudia Sheinbaum, aiming to strengthen economic ties amid a trade conflict with the United States. This meeting is part of a broader strategy to establish relationships that could lead to future discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Want More Context? 🔎

OceanGate's Titan submersible disaster, which killed CEO Stockton Rush and four others during a Titanic wreck exploration in June 2023, resulted from the company's use of intimidation tactics to evade regulatory scrutiny, as revealed in a US Coast Guard report. The report cites a "toxic workplace," safety negligence, and potential criminal offenses by Rush, who ignored vital inspections, leading to the implosion of the sub. Want More Context? 🔎

During his presidency, Donald Trump frequently discredited unfavorable data, such as limiting COVID-19 testing and firing officials responsible for economic reports, to maintain a favorable narrative. Critics argue this undermines public trust and accountability, while Trump's administration insists that their focus is on ensuring data accuracy and reliability amidst claims of political manipulation. Want More Context? 🔎

An osprey in western Canada dropped a fish onto power lines due to fatigue from high temperatures, igniting a brush fire near Ashcroft, according to firefighters. The incident, which briefly disrupted power in the area, humorously prompted the fire service to suggest the bird might have wanted to try "cooked" fish instead of raw. Want More Context? 🔎

Benjamin Sesko tops the summer’s transfer targets, with striker’s club Leipzig revealing ‘concrete interest’.Premier League clubs Manchester United and Newcastle are competing for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with United making an initial bid of 85 million euros and Newcastle matching it with bonuses. Sesko, who scored 13 goals last season, was sidelined from a recent friendly due to transfer interest, while United seeks to rebuild after a poor campaign. Want More Context? 🔎