Syria imposes curfew after its worst clashes since the Assad regime ouster

A UN mission reported that at least 43 worshippers were killed during a night mass attack by the ISIL-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Komanda, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attack, condemned by the Congolese government and Pope Leo, is part of a series of ADF assaults, which have significantly worsened the humanitarian situation in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

The European Commission has proposed curbing Israel's access to the Horizon Europe research funding program due to concerns over Israel's compliance with humanitarian aid commitments in Gaza, following pressure from multiple EU countries. This proposal, which requires approval from a qualified majority of EU member states, could affect Israeli participation in key EU research initiatives amid ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza. Want More Context? 🔎

A dangerous derecho is expected to form in the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest on Monday, bringing wind gusts over 75 mph, with a moderate threat for severe storms in South Dakota and Minnesota. The National Weather Service warns of possible severe hail, tornadoes, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding as the storm tracks eastward. Want More Context? 🔎

A gunman opened fire in an upscale New York skyscraper, killing at least three people, including a police officer, and injuring several others before barricading himself in a room on the 33rd floor, where he was later found dead from a self-inflicted shotgun wound. The incident prompted a large emergency response, with the New York Police Commissioner confirming the shooter was neutralized, while the motive is still under investigation. Want More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump stated he declined an invitation to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, Little Saint James, calling it one of his "very good moments." During a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump reiterated that he never visited the island and criticized Epstein for hiring staff away from him, while also not ruling out potential clemency for Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. Want More Context? 🔎

Terry Francois, 53, pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting a peace officer in May and was subsequently banished from the NCN community upon his return in June. This banishment was formalized in a federal application for judicial review filed on Thursday. Want More Context? 🔎