Valérie André, aviator and parachutist who became France's first female general, dies aged 102

DRI opposed Tarun Raju's bail plea in the gold smuggling case involving Ranya Rao, citing forensic evidence linking them and their partnership in Vira Diamonds Trading LLC. The duo allegedly imported gold from Geneva and Bangkok, with Rao investing in the company. DRI claimed they had evidence of multiple smuggling instances and a lookout notice for Tarun attempting to flee India, leading to the denial of his bail plea. Full Article

After a devastating fire destroyed Sutton Tools New Zealand's Kaiapoi factory in January 2022, the company has now opened a new, modern facility in Rangiora, Canterbury, at a cost of $40 million. The new factory, equipped with high-tech equipment, aims to increase diversification, innovation, and services, with plans for growth and expansion. Despite the emotional attachment to Kaiapoi, the move to Rangiora provides a strategic location in a growing industrial area, allowing for improved efficiency...

A recent study found that compounds in herbs like rosemary may help combat dementia by reducing harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's in mice. The synthetic version of the compound, diAcCA, showed promising results in improving memory and reducing amyloid plaques without negative side effects. While not a cure, researchers see potential for diAcCA to enhance existing Alzheimer's medications and limit their side effects in the future. Full Article

Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, was executed by lethal injection in Arizona for the 2002 murder of Ted Price. Gunches showed no remorse before his death and the procedure went smoothly, with no visible issues reported by media witnesses. The execution had been previously delayed due to a review of the state's death penalty procedures, but ultimately proceeded as planned. Full Article

Israeli ground forces pushed deeper into the Gaza Strip, seizing part of the Netzarim Corridor in the most significant ground operation since the cease-fire collapse with Hamas, following a wide-scale aerial bombardment. More than 400 people were killed in the airstrikes, prompting Israel to deploy soldiers along the corridor to create a buffer zone. As tensions escalated, Israeli leaders threatened further military action to pressure Hamas for favorable settlement terms, while Hamas vowed not to...

In today's edition of NBC News Politics team's newsletter, the focus is on the bipartisan federal judge James Boasberg, who has drawn President Trump's ire for blocking migrant deportations. The Trump presidency today includes news of a ceasefire in Ukraine, a blocked executive order on transgender military service, and the possible relinquishment of a NATO command. Additionally, the release of JFK files reveals surveillance reports on Lee Harvey Oswald and a covert CIA operation in...