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Gunfire erupted Wednesday morning at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis during a church service.The shooter carried a rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, police confirmed.Authorities said he fired rounds through the church windows as students attended morning mass.Police later confirmed the shooter killed himself, leaving no ongoing danger to residents. Children Among Victims of Tragic Attack Police chief Brian O’Hara condemned the “cruelty and cowardice” of the attack during a press conference.Officers said the gunfire killed two students, ages eight and ten, and injured 17 others.Children’s Minnesota hospital admitted five young victims for trauma care.Hennepin Healthcare reported it treated additional…

South Korea has approved a law banning smartphones and other smart devices in classrooms. The country follows a growing global trend restricting phone use among children and teenagers. The law will come into force in March 2026. Lawmakers from both government and opposition supported the decision. They argue it is needed to tackle smartphone addiction, which research increasingly links to harmful consequences. Parents and lawmakers push for limits Supporters say phones distract from lessons and reduce academic results. They argue children spend too much time scrolling instead of studying or socialising. Parents fear smartphones stop their children from developing friendships…

U.S. Trade Measures Pressure Indian Exports The United States has enacted a 50% tariff on Indian imports, targeting products such as garments, seafood, and precious stones. The move is expected to challenge exporters and escalate trade tensions between the two nations. Encouraging Homegrown Products and National Pride Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to prioritize Indian-made goods. During his Independence Day address, he encouraged shop owners and consumers to promote and purchase local products, framing self-reliance as a matter of national dignity and economic strength. Tax Reforms to Stimulate Domestic Spending To counter the impact, the government is…

Surgeons in China have transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a brain dead human recipient for the first time, with the organ functioning for nine days. The procedure, reported in Nature Medicine, represents the latest step in xenotransplantation, a field aiming to address the global shortage of donor organs. According to the World Health Organization, only around 10% of transplant needs worldwide are currently met. The donor lung came from a Chinese Bama Xiang pig with six genetic modifications designed to reduce immune rejection. The lung remained viable for 216 hours and did not trigger immediate rejection or infection.…

The European Commission approved a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, according to drugmaker Gilead.The jab, called lenacapavir, blocks the virus from replicating inside the body.It protects both adults and adolescents from contracting HIV. Clinical Trials Show Full Effectiveness Trials showed lenacapavir prevented HIV infection with 100 per cent effectiveness.Experts called the jab one of 2024’s greatest medical breakthroughs.The drug, branded Yeytuo, will launch across the EU, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.It replaces daily pills with a twice-yearly injection. Rising Cases Spark Urgency HIV diagnoses in Europe rose 11.8 per cent in 2023, reaching more than 24,700 new cases.Gilead’s chief medical officer, Dr.…

US President Donald Trump has declared he will remove Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook from office immediately. The move escalates his battle with the central bank to new levels. Trump argued there was “sufficient reason” to accuse Cook of submitting false mortgage information. He cited constitutional authority he claimed empowered him to act. Cook rejected the decision, insisting the president lacked the power to dismiss her. She vowed she would not resign. No president has ever attempted to fire a Federal Reserve governor. Trump’s step follows his repeated attacks on the bank and its chair Jerome Powell. He has long…

Plans for a Renewed North Korea SummitDonald Trump has indicated he wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un again, possibly later this year. Speaking with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House, Trump described his past encounters with Kim as positive and expressed hope for restarting direct negotiations, despite previous summits failing to achieve a definitive deal on North Korea’s nuclear program. Idea for U.S. Ownership of Base LandsTrump proposed that the United States could assume full control of the land currently leased for American military bases in South Korea. He cited the significant financial investment…

Opposition Prepares to Defy BayrouThe minority government of Prime Minister François Bayrou faces mounting pressure as three major opposition parties plan to vote against him in the confidence motion scheduled for September 8. The Socialists have ruled out any support, with leader Olivier Faure calling it “unthinkable.” Additionally, the far-right National Rally and the Greens have confirmed they will not back the government, leaving Bayrou’s administration in a fragile position. Economic Strain and Proposed CutsBayrou is attempting to take control of the discussion by presenting France’s financial challenges ahead of the 2026 budget debate, which proposes €43.8 billion in spending…

Authorities blocked access roads to Parliament, including toll routes, triggering massive traffic congestion across Jakarta.Thousands of students marched toward Parliament on Monday, protesting lawmakers’ excessive housing allowances.Riot police responded by firing tear gas to disperse the advancing demonstrators.Protesters retaliated by throwing bottles and rocks at officers and setting fires beneath a flyover near Parliament.Officials deployed over 1,200 security personnel to guard the heavily protected compound.No injuries were immediately reported from the violent clashes. Anger Over Lawmakers’ Housing Benefits Protesters condemned the 50 million rupiah (€2,637) monthly housing allowance for each of Indonesia’s 580 lawmakers.They argued the allowances are unfair when…

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,…