Uruguay's once-dull election has become a dead heat in the presidential runoff

On Wednesday, Jerce Reyes Barrios received a warm homecoming in Venezuela after being released from a Salvadoran prison, where he was detained as part of a controversial deportation by the Trump administration, accused of gang affiliation due to a tattoo. His attorney argued he had no criminal record and was falsely accused, as Reyes Barrios emphasized his tattoo represented his love for soccer, specifically Real Madrid. Want More Context? 🔎

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh calls for probe into deadly road accident a week after dozens killed in Ha Long Bay boat disaster.Ten people, including two children, died in a tour bus crash in Ha Tinh, Vietnam, while traveling from Hanoi to Da Nang, just a week after a boat disaster in Ha Long Bay killed 38. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered an investigation into this latest incident, which highlights the ongoing...

Amid France's planned recognition of Palestinian statehood, UN members will convene from July 28-30 to discuss a two-state solution, with Israel expected to be absent due to ongoing military actions in Gaza. The conference, co-chaired by Riyadh and Paris, aims to address recognition of Palestine, reform of the Palestinian Authority, and normalization of relations with Israel, amidst growing international criticism of Israel's actions in the region. Want More Context? 🔎

In 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee, led by Rep. John Parnell Thomas, investigated alleged Communist influence in Hollywood, resulting in the Hollywood Ten being blacklisted after refusing to testify. An exhibit at the New York Historical Society highlights the impact of this blacklist, which extended beyond Hollywood and raised enduring questions about freedom of speech and the consequences of holding unpopular views. Want More Context? 🔎

In the late 1960s, Robin Miller-Dicks, known as the Sugarbird Lady, flew solo across WA to deliver polio vaccines to remote communities, administering over 37,000 doses. Nearly 50 years after her death, the Beech Baron aircraft she flew with the RFDS is being restored and will arrive in Broome on August 14, with a wreath-laying planned at her gravesite. Want More Context? 🔎

Ricky Ponting believes Joe Root could surpass Sachin Tendulkar as the leading Test run-scorer, commending Root for becoming the second-highest run-getter. He highlighted Root's impressive form since turning 30 and his focus on consistent performance, suggesting that maintaining his current average and playing many Tests could lead to breaking Tendulkar's record. Want More Context? 🔎