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A British family's vacation turned chaotic when Mark Gibbon allegedly attempted to drown his daughter-in-law, Jasmine Wyld, during a dispute at the Solterra Resort in Florida. Witnesses reported that Gibbon held Wyld underwater multiple times, leading to his arrest on charges of attempted murder and felony battery, while he asserts that he did not intend to drown her. Want More Context? 🔎

The Great Barrier Reef has experienced its worst coral bleaching on record due to climate change-induced heat stress, with a nearly one-third decline in coral cover, according to a new Australian government report. As ocean temperatures reached unprecedented levels in 2024, experts warn that strong greenhouse gas reductions and local management are vital for the reef's future. Want More Context? 🔎

More than 90 people died when a migrant boat sank off Yemen's coast, primarily carrying Ethiopian migrants, with the confirmed death toll reaching 96 after bodies were recovered. Despite ongoing civil war, Yemen remains a significant transit point for irregular migration, with many migrants attempting to reach Gulf states for better opportunities. Want More Context? 🔎

LONDON (AP)Long U.S. visa wait times have led many international students, particularly from China, to consider studying in the U.K. or Asia, with British undergraduate applications rising by 2.2% and significant interest in Hong Kong universities. An analysis predicts U.S. international enrollment could drop by 30-40%, potentially costing the economy $7 billion, as institutions face increased scrutiny under the Trump administration. Want More Context? 🔎

Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders met in the UAE last month, but no breakthrough in their decades-long conflict was reached.US President Donald Trump will host Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for peace talks, following a recent meeting in Abu Dhabi that yielded no significant progress in their long-standing conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, which reignited after Azerbaijan recaptured the territory in September 2023. Want More Context? 🔎

A 23-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a 3-month-old baby girl was hospitalized with multiple broken bones, including an unusual broken arm. The Wellington Police’s Child Protection Team initiated the investigation after the baby's injuries were discovered upon her hospital admission on June 14. Want More Context? 🔎