South Korea Turns Off Speakers Blasting K-Pop Into North Korea

A U.S. Army sergeant, Quornelius Radford, opened fire at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia, injuring five soldiers before being subdued and arrested; all are in stable condition, with three undergoing surgery. Radford, 28, used a personal 9mm handgun and had no prior combat deployments, with unclear motives and a history of a DUI arrest in May. Want More Context? 🔎

In a surprising move, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Brazilian government has rebuffed Israel's diplomatic overture aimed at easing tensions and facilitating the appointment of a new ambassador in Brasília. The lack of response from Brazil's Foreign Ministry suggests a reluctance to improve relations, amid ongoing criticism of Israeli policies towards Palestinians. Want More Context? 🔎

The recent study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association indicates that the wildfires in Los Angeles earlier this year may have led to 440 excess deaths, surpassing the reported 30 fatalities. Researchers attributed these additional deaths to factors such as poor air quality and healthcare disruptions, highlighting the long-term health impacts of climate-related emergencies. Want More Context? 🔎

During a nine-hour interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Ghislaine Maxwell stated that President Donald Trump never did anything concerning in her presence, and her legal team indicated she was forthcoming during the discussions. The Trump administration is considering releasing transcripts of the interview, potentially accompanied by audio, while Maxwell, currently appealing her conviction for sex trafficking, previously requested the meeting with the DOJ. Want More Context? 🔎

Detectives are investigating an unprovoked assault on a 24-year-old finance worker at Liverpool Street Underground station on July 17, where he was punched multiple times, resulting in a broken nose and facial cuts. The British Transport Police has released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Want More Context? 🔎

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has called for an end to Israel's militarized food distribution in Gaza, labeling it as “institutionalised starvation and dehumanisation.” In a report, MSF detailed treating over 1,300 patients for gunshot wounds at clinics near GHF aid sites, highlighting violence and injuries from crowd control measures, and emphasizing the dire conditions civilians face while seeking aid. Want More Context? 🔎