North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia

Neiyerver Adrian Leon Rengel, a Venezuelan man deported from the U.S., has filed a complaint against the Trump administration, alleging wrongful deportation to a Salvadoran prison where he endured abuse. Rengel claims he was falsely accused of gang affiliation to expedite his removal under the Alien Enemies Act and seeks $1.3 million in damages, while the administration defends its actions, asserting his gang ties. Want More Context? 🔎

A vehicle explosion occurred in a parking lot in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., resulting from a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) due to a ruptured fuel tank. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which damaged three nearby vehicles, with no reported injuries; the incident has been deemed non-suspicious as investigations continue. Want More Context? 🔎

SINGAPORE: In 1985, Tony Koh and Grace Cheong met at the Bangkok SEA Games, marking the beginning of their love story. Now, 57 and parents of four, they reunite to compete in the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore, celebrating their shared athletic journey. Want More Context? 🔎

The Justice Department interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, for a full day in Tallahassee, where she is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking. Maxwell's attorney reported that she answered all questions without invoking any privileges, while a House Oversight Committee subpoenaed her to testify on August 11 amid growing criticism of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein case. Want More Context? 🔎

Five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team were acquitted of sexual assault after Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia deemed the complainant E.M.’s testimony not credible. E.M.'s lawyer, Karen Bellehumeur, expressed her client's disappointment with the verdict and emphasized the challenges E.M. faced during the trial, highlighting the need for improvements in the justice system to support survivors. Want More Context? 🔎

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will formally recognize a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September, marking a significant move among European nations. The announcement, which has been met with criticism from Israel and support from Palestinian officials, comes amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and follows similar declarations from other countries amidst ongoing conflicts. Want More Context? 🔎