Wild weather halted ferries between New Zealand's main islands again. Why isn't there a tunnel?

In the aftermath of the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, the loss of two cabin crew members—a Kuki and a Meitei—has united the historically divided communities of Manipur in shared sorrow. As families and civil society organizations extend support and condolences, the incident highlights the urgent need for peaceful coexistence, with plans for memorials honoring the young women, both remembered as "angels of the sky." More Context

A South Carolina man, Stephen Stanko, was executed by lethal injection on Friday after being sentenced to death for two murders, including the shooting of a friend and the killing of his live-in girlfriend in 2005. In his final statement, Stanko expressed remorse and asked not to be judged solely for his crimes, while South Carolina's governor denied clemency, marking the state's sixth execution in nine months. More Context

Two Australian men were shot in a targeted attack at a villa in Bali, with one dying at the scene and the other in critical condition. The masked gunmen fled on scooters, prompting a manhunt by Badung Regency Police, while the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the victims' families. More Context

Dozens of family members are anxiously awaiting the return of bodies from the Air India flight A171 crash, with DNA testing and dental sample collection still ongoing three days post-incident. Relatives express frustration over the lack of timely information from authorities, as most bodies were severely charred, complicating identification efforts. More Context

The trial involving five former Team Canada world junior hockey players centers on allegations of sexual assault from a 2018 incident at a London hotel, with the Crown arguing the complainant was vulnerable and lacked consent, while the defense claims she instigated the activities. Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia is set to deliver a decision on July 24, amid significant media attention and discussions on consent. More Context

Since the US deployed the 30,000-pound MOAB ("Mother of All Bombs") in Afghanistan in 2017, it has been evident that Washington possesses superior capabilities for potentially destroying Iran's Fordow facility, a capability that Israel lacks. This highlights a significant disparity in military options between the two nations regarding strategic targets. More Context