Tennessee executed Byron Black, 69, despite concerns that his implanted defibrillator could cause him pain during the lethal injection; the US Supreme Court allowed the execution to proceed. Black, convicted of a 1988 triple homicide, had been on death row for over three decades, with his execution raising issues about intellectual disabilities and humane treatment under the Eighth Amendment.
A massive dust cloud, or haboob, struck Arizona on Monday, disrupting air travel and leaving over 15,000 customers without power, primarily in Maricopa County. Videos on social media showcased neighborhoods shrouded in darkness, with one aerial clip capturing the extensive reach of the dust storm. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreLebanon will present a plan on August 31 to persuade Hezbollah to disarm, according to U.S. Special Envoy Thomas Barrack, who stated that military action is not being considered. In response, Israel will offer a counterproposal, while Hezbollah's chief warned against confrontation, emphasizing potential protests against the U.S. Embassy if dialogue fails. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreKenya's Geoffrey Kamworor and Ethiopia's Mizan Alem secured decisive victories at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, with Kamworor finishing the men's race in 59:51, 90 seconds ahead of Israel's Tadesse Getahon, while Alem triumphed in the women's event with a time of 65:38, outpacing Kenya's Loice Chemnung (66:06) and fellow Ethiopian Senayet Getachew (66:33). Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe body of a woman was found in a B&M car park in Tottenham by police officers on patrol shortly after 6:30 am on Sunday, August 24. The Metropolitan Police are treating the death as 'unexpected' and have set up a crime scene, with ongoing inquiries and no arrests made at this time. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe death toll from Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam has reached three, with 13 injured and extensive flooding causing chaos in Hanoi as winds peaked at 130 km/h. Authorities warned of flash floods and landslides in eight provinces, resulting in over 44,000 evacuations and cutting off 27 villages, while more than 100 people have died or gone missing from natural disasters in 2025. Want More Context? 🔎
Read morePresident Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that efforts to broker peace are stalling despite previous optimism. Trump highlighted the urgency for both leaders to meet soon to avoid severe consequences, while reaffirming U.S. support for European security commitments to Ukraine. Want More Context? 🔎
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