Putin Has Slowed Down The Speed Of Russian Offensives In Ukraine, UK Says

A gunman named Shane Tamura opened fire inside a corporate building in Midtown Manhattan, killing four people, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam, before taking his own life. Tamura, who had a history of mental illness and grievances related to CTE, left a note expressing a desire for his brain to be studied after death. Want More Context? 🔎

Parts of the U.S. are experiencing a severe heatwave, with over 18 million people under extreme heat warnings, especially in Florida, where temperatures reached 100°F. Hospitals are preparing for heat-related injuries as conditions may worsen, leading to heat exhaustion and heatstroke, which can be fatal without intervention. Want More Context? 🔎

A two-year-old boy named Govinda Kumar from India killed a venomous cobra by biting its head after it coiled around his arm while he played outside. Despite successfully defeating the snake, he lost consciousness from swallowing part of it and was hospitalized, but doctors confirmed he was stable and had not been bitten, as the venom entered his digestive tract instead of his bloodstream. Want More Context? 🔎

Science Secretary Peter Kyle accused Nigel Farage of siding with online predators, referencing the Online Safety Act, which aims to protect children by introducing age verification for adult content. Farage condemned the remarks as "disgusting," while his party argues the act does not enhance child safety, with a petition for its repeal amassing over 380,000 signatures. Want More Context? 🔎

Five people died, including off-duty NYPD officer Didarul Islam, in a shooting at a high-rise office building in Manhattan, New York. The suspect, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura, died from a self-inflicted gunshot after opening fire in the lobby and upper floors, with the motive still unclear and a documented mental health history reported. Want More Context? 🔎

Emergency services responded to an incident at St Pancras Station where a man was found unconscious, requiring CPR and treatment with a blood transfusion bag. The situation escalated following an argument involving far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who was seen filming in the area, while forensic officers collected evidence at the scene. Want More Context? 🔎