Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges

An active shooter was reported at the University of South Carolina during the first week of classes, prompting a campus-wide alert. While no evidence of an active shooter has been found, police are searching for a suspect described as a White male, approximately 6 feet tall, last seen at the Thomas Cooper Library. Want More Context? 🔎

Three children were hospitalized after being struck by a reversing car in west Belfast, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old man on charges including driving under the influence and dangerous driving. This incident follows a tragic case in Kent where a toddler was killed by a car, prompting police to arrest a man in his 20s on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Want More Context? 🔎

Real Madrid secured a 3-0 La Liga victory against Real Oviedo, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Vinicius adding a late third. Coach Xabi Alonso made key lineup changes, including the debut of 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono, while Real Oviedo's goalkeeper lamented their mistakes and praised the strong fan turnout. Want More Context? 🔎

A tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls crashed on the New York State Thruway, resulting in five fatalities and injuries to at least 47 passengers. The driver lost control after becoming distracted, leading to a rollover; many passengers were trapped or ejected, prompting a significant emergency response, including translators for non-English speakers. Want More Context? 🔎

France will summon the US ambassador, Charles Kushner, after he criticized the government's response to rising antisemitism in a leaked letter to President Macron, which coincided with the anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris. The letter, echoing Israeli concerns, claims antisemitism has surged since the Hamas assault on October 7, while France's foreign ministry refuted the allegations as unacceptable interference in internal affairs. Want More Context? 🔎

Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about the U.S. brokering peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, citing recent concessions from both sides. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov cast doubt on this possibility, alleging Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is obstructing negotiations and questioning his legitimacy for peace talks. Want More Context? 🔎