In a heartwarming Instagram post, Justin Bieber announced the arrival of his first child with wife Hailey. The couple welcomed a baby boy named Jack Blues Bieber. The "Baby" singer shared a photo of his newborn's foot, captioned "WELCOME HOME". Hailey appears to be cradling their little one's foot in the sweet snapshot. This marks the first child for the couple, who tied the knot in 2018. Fans and friends are sending congratulations and well wishes to the new parents.

In Solingen, Germany, three people were killed, and four others were seriously injured in a knife attack on Friday evening. The attack occurred during a festival in the city center at around 22:00 local time. The suspect, who reportedly stabbed random passers-by, is still at large. Police have launched a large-scale manhunt, deploying 40 tactical vehicles and using helicopters to search the area. Residents have been advised to stay indoors as roads are blocked and security cordons established. The city, which was celebrating its 650th anniversary, has asked people to leave the Fronhof market area for safety.

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed 8 civilians on August 23, 2024, marking another escalation in the conflict. 2 people died in the Sumy region and 2 in Kharkiv, according to regional authorities. Attacks in Donetsk and Kherson also resulted in additional casualties. Ukrainian officials reported ongoing evacuations from Pokrovsk, where about 50,000 residents are at risk. The conflict continues as Russia faces Ukrainian counter-offensives in the Kursk region. The violence persists despite international efforts to mediate and resolve the crisis.

Negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire are ongoing in Cairo, but Hamas representatives have not participated. Israel proposed a truce over the weekend, which Hamas is expected to consider. The White House described the talks as "constructive" despite reports of potential collapse. Discussions involve Israel, the US, Egypt, and Qatar, while the absence of Hamas is a point of contention. US officials, including CIA Director William Burns, are leading the talks, with concerns about Iran and Hezbollah potentially escalating the conflict. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept the ceasefire deal.

The largest diamond in over a century, weighing 2,492 carats, has been unearthed at the Karowe Mine in Botswana. The gem, discovered using X-ray technology, weighs approximately half a kilogram. Although its value is yet to be determined, a similar but smaller diamond from the same mine sold for sixty-three million dollars in 2016. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi expressed amazement upon seeing the stone, calling it "overwhelming." This discovery marks a historic moment for the nation, already known as the world's second-largest producer of natural diamonds.

U.S. President Joe Biden requested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from the Egypt-Gaza border as part of early ceasefire negotiations, according to a report by Axios. The call between the two leaders occurred on Wednesday, where Biden emphasized the need for troop movement to advance talks. Netanyahu reportedly agreed to a partial withdrawal from one position along the Egypt-Gaza border. This development could mark a significant step in the ongoing ceasefire discussions between Israel and Gaza.

Bangladeshi all-rounder and former Member of Parliament, Shakib Al Hasan, has been named in an FIR for alleged involvement in the murder of garment worker Mohammed Rubel. Rubel was killed during a protest in Adabor on August five. The FIR, filed by Rubel's father, claims that Shakib and others were involved in the shooting that led to Rubel's death. Shakib was reportedly not in Bangladesh during the protest, as he was participating in the Global T20 Canada League. The impact of this development on his ongoing cricket career remains unclear.

Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell declared that "the time has come" for an interest rate cut, leading to a surge in the pound's value against the US dollar. While Powell did not specify the timing or size of the rate cuts, financial markets anticipate a quarter-point reduction at the Fed's next meeting in mid-September. This would be the first rate cut since the Fed's hiking cycle began in 2022. The announcement pushed the pound above $1.32, benefiting UK holidaymakers and reducing the cost of UK government debt. Powell emphasized that the pace of cuts will depend on incoming data.

The body of 18-year-old Hannah Lynch, daughter of British tycoon Mike Lynch, was found by divers, marking the last recovery after a superyacht sank off Sicily. The yacht sank around 5 a.m. on Monday, killing six people, including Mike Lynch, Morgan Stanley International bank chair Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy, and lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda. The remaining 15 passengers, including Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, were rescued. The bodies were taken to Porticello, a nearby fishing village. Earlier, the body of Canadian-Antiguan chef Recaldo Thomas was recovered from the scene.

Iceland's Blue Lagoon evacuated amid volcano eruption on Reykjanes Peninsula. A state of emergency was declared after an intense earthquake swarm hit the crater row. The eruption prompted swift evacuation of visitors from the popular tourist site. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, assessing potential impacts on air travel and surrounding areas. The eruption is being tracked by scientists, who are ready to respond to further developments. No reports of injuries or damage have been made public so far.