Five children taken to hospital after tree falls in park in ‘serious incident’

A mountain lion with a tracking collar attacked a four-year-old child while hiking with family at Olympic National Park in Washington on Sunday. The child was airlifted to a Seattle hospital for treatment, and the animal was subsequently located and killed by park staff, with an investigation into the incident ongoing. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO for a second time, reversing President Joe Biden's decision to rejoin, citing the organization's "woke" agenda and anti-Israel rhetoric as reasons. UNESCO, which promotes global peace through culture, education, and science, has been a contentious issue due to its perceived bias and the U.S. previously pulling out in 1983 under Ronald Reagan. Want More Context? 🔎

Poundland is set to close 25 stores in August following its acquisition by investment firm Gordon Brothers for £1, part of a restructuring plan aimed at reducing its network from around 800 to 650 locations. The first wave of closures will occur on August 10 and 15, with an additional 43 stores scheduled for closure by mid-October as part of a broader strategy to secure the chain's future. Want More Context? 🔎

The UK government has halted the issuance of social care visas, a move that may exacerbate recruitment challenges in the care sector, which has already seen a reliance on overseas workers. Nadra Ahmed of the National Care Association warned of impending winter pressures as the industry faces a significant workforce crisis amid ongoing financial struggles. Want More Context? 🔎

A nine-year-old girl was critically injured by a stray bullet during a planned gang-related shooting in Hackney, London, on May 29, 2023, targeting members of rival Turkish gangs. Prosecutors allege Javon Riley, who denies involvement, played a key role in orchestrating the attack, which was executed by an unidentified gunman on a motorbike, resulting in injuries to three adults as well. Want More Context? 🔎

On July 22, 2005, Jean Charles de Menezes, a Brazilian electrician, was shot by police at Stockwell Tube Station after being mistakenly identified as a suspect in a failed bombing. Twenty years later, his family held a vigil, expressing their ongoing grief and frustration that no officers have been held accountable for the shooting, which they claim stemmed from prejudice and incompetence. Want More Context? 🔎