A nation in mourning, North Macedonia holds funerals for young victims of club fire

Fremantle's Murphy Reid has seen his odds for the AFL Rising Star award shorten after a stellar performance against Port Adelaide, where he scored two goals and assisted teammates, while Adelaide's Daniel Curtin struggled, collecting only eight possessions. Reid's current odds are $3, trailing Curtin at $2 and ahead of Brisbane's Levi Ashcroft at $5, with the final two games of the season crucial for determining the winner. Want More Context? 🔎

Two blind women, Sherri Brun and Camille Tate, were the only passengers on Southwest Airlines Flight 2637 from New Orleans to Orlando after a five-hour delay, highlighting the airline's failure to effectively communicate with disabled passengers. Southwest acknowledged the incident, offered each a $100 voucher, and emphasized its commitment to improving services for passengers with disabilities. Want More Context? 🔎

Australia will officially recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, a move aimed at promoting a two-state solution, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. This recognition depends on commitments from the Palestinian Authority, specifically ensuring that Hamas will not be involved in any future state, as a means to alleviate conflict and suffering in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

A major wildfire, the Lee Fire, has prompted the evacuation of a Colorado prison and nearby mountain communities as it spreads across over 167 square miles with only 6% containment, fueled by high winds and low humidity. Meanwhile, in Southern California, the Canyon Fire is 62% contained after damaging structures and injuring firefighters, while the Gifford Fire continues to burn at 21% containment. Want More Context? 🔎

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif was killed in a targeted Israeli attack that also claimed the lives of four colleagues in Gaza City, with seven total fatalities reported. Al Jazeera condemned the incident as a premeditated assault on press freedom, while Israel accused al-Sharif of being affiliated with Hamas, a claim that lacks substantial evidence according to analysts and the UN. Want More Context? 🔎

A 25-year-old tourist from New York, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot in La Perla, Puerto Rico, during an argument at a nightclub while attending a Bad Bunny concert. The incident, which left Mares as an innocent bystander, raised concerns about ongoing violence in the area, despite prior improvements in safety and a decline in overall crime rates on the island. Want More Context? 🔎