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Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two students and injuring 17 others.Officials confirmed the shooter fired during morning mass inside the school’s church.Police quickly secured the building and declared no continuing threat to residents. Police Condemn Brutality Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara described the assault as “sheer cruelty and cowardice.”He confirmed the shooter carried a rifle, shotgun, and pistol.The attacker fired through church windows before killing himself.Authorities identified the victims as two children aged eight and ten.Investigators have not yet determined a motive. Leaders React to Violence Governor Tim Walz denounced the attack as “horrific”…

South Korea has passed a law banning smartphones and other smart devices during school hours. The country joins a growing number of nations restricting phone use to protect students’ education and wellbeing. The law will take effect in March 2026. Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties supported it. They say it is necessary to curb smartphone addiction, which research increasingly links to harmful effects. Parents and lawmakers push for action Supporters argue phones disrupt lessons and lower academic performance. Children spend too much time scrolling instead of studying or socialising. Parents worry devices prevent children from forming friendships or…

Export Industries Face New Challenges The United States has imposed a 50% levy on goods from India, targeting sectors such as garments, seafood, and gems. The tariff hike is likely to hurt exporters and intensify trade frictions between the two nations. Emphasis on Indian-Made Products Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to rely more on homegrown goods. In his Independence Day speech, he asked small traders and businesses to promote Indian-made products, presenting self-reliance as a source of pride and resilience. Economic Measures to Support Growth To offset the effects of the trade barrier, the government is introducing fresh…

Surgeons in China have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead human for the first time, with the organ functioning for nine days. The study, published in Nature Medicine, marks a significant step in xenotransplantation, a field aimed at addressing the global organ shortage. According to the World Health Organization, only around 10% of the global demand for organ transplants is currently being met. The lung, taken from a Chinese Bama Xiang pig with six genetic modifications, was implanted into a 39-year-old male recipient. Researchers reported that the organ remained viable, avoided hyperacute rejection, and showed no…

The European Commission approved a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection after regulators recommended the medicine last month.Drugmaker Gilead confirmed the approval, calling the decision a breakthrough for HIV prevention across the European Union.The jab, named lenacapavir, will be sold as Yeytuo in the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein. Lenacapavir Shows Game-Changing Results Lenacapavir prevents HIV by stopping the virus from replicating and spreading inside the body.It works as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for both adults and adolescents.Clinical trials showed the drug was 100 per cent effective at blocking HIV transmission.Experts hailed the injection as one of 2024’s most important medical discoveries.The twice-yearly…

US President Donald Trump has announced he will immediately remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. The decision escalates his ongoing conflict with the central bank. Trump alleged Cook submitted false information on mortgage documents and claimed constitutional authority gives him the power to remove her. Cook rejected the claim, insisting the president has no legal right to fire her. She confirmed she will not resign. No US president has ever attempted to dismiss a Federal Reserve governor. Trump’s action follows months of criticism toward the Fed and its chair Jerome Powell. He accuses Powell of refusing to lower interest rates…

Plans for Renewed Talks with North KoreaDonald Trump has voiced interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again, potentially before the end of the year. During a White House meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump described his past interactions with Kim as constructive and expressed optimism about restarting discussions, even though earlier summits failed to reach a concrete agreement on North Korea’s nuclear program. U.S. Considers Ownership of Military Base LandTrump proposed that the United States take full control of the land currently leased for American military bases in South Korea. Highlighting the significant financial investment…

Opposition Gears Up Against BayrouFrance’s minority government under Prime Minister François Bayrou faces mounting pressure as three major opposition parties prepare to vote against him in a confidence motion scheduled for September 8. The Socialists have made it clear they will not support Bayrou, with party leader Olivier Faure describing any backing as unthinkable. Both the far-right National Rally and the Greens have also confirmed they will withhold confidence, leaving the government in a precarious position. Financial Crisis and Planned CutsBayrou has attempted to take the initiative by presenting France’s financial challenges ahead of the debate on the 2026 budget,…

Riot police fired tear gas at thousands of students protesting in Indonesia’s capital on Monday.Protesters attempted to march toward Parliament to oppose lawmakers’ housing allowances.Students hurled rocks and bottles at officers and lit fires beneath a flyover near the compound.Authorities blocked roads leading to Parliament, including toll routes, sparking massive traffic congestion.Officials deployed more than 1,200 security personnel to secure the heavily guarded building.No injuries were reported during the violent confrontation. Anger Over Lawmakers’ Housing Benefits Demonstrators condemned reports that 580 legislators have received 50 million rupiah (€2,637) monthly housing allowances since September 2024.They argued the benefit is unfair while…

Vintage once ruled the wine world In wine, the vintage has always been king. Every bottle of red, white, or rosé almost always carries the year of harvest on the label. Non-vintage still wine, which blends grapes from several years, has long been seen as cheap and undesirable. It is also far less common. But climate change is now shaking this tradition. Heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather push winemakers to seek consistency. A small but growing group of respected wineries now release non-vintage bottles. They argue blending ensures quality when nature brings chaos. Napa Valley feels the heat Chris Howell,…