Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in as Iran's ninth president on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries. Pezeshkian, a reformist who won the July 5 runoff against Saeed Jalili, replaces the late President Ebrahim Raisi. During the ceremony, attendees chanted "Death to Israel, Death to America," reflecting ongoing regional tensions. Pezeshkian reaffirmed support for Palestinian causes and Iran's "axis of resistance" allies like Hezbollah. He has called for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal and fostering "constructive relations" with Europe despite criticizing past commitments. Pezeshkian's government is expected to be unveiled within two weeks.

Merseyside Police have confirmed the names of the three young girls tragically killed in the Southport stabbing attack: six-year-old Bebe King, seven-year-old Elsie Dot Stancombe, and nine-year-old Alice Dasilva Aguiar. In tributes shared by police, Bebe's family expressed their devastation, while Alice's family remembered her as their princess. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Southport to pay respects to the victims and their families, thanking emergency workers for their heroic actions. Starmer laid flowers at the scene and acknowledged the public's grief and anger, stating, "There are children alive today because of what you did yesterday."

Renowned election forecaster Allan Lichtman, known for his "13 Keys to the White House" method, currently favors Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race. Lichtman, who has correctly predicted nine of the last ten elections, will make his final prediction after the Democratic National Convention in August. Harris's campaign holds six out of 13 keys, while Trump’s campaign has three. Lichtman believes that Harris would need significant issues to lose. His accurate track record includes predicting Trump’s 2016 win and Biden’s 2020 victory.

UK Police have confirmed the names of the three girls killed in the Southport stabbing attack: Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, 9. Tributes from the families have been shared, expressing deep sorrow. Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Southport to honor the victims and thank emergency workers. He praised their efforts, noting that their actions saved lives. Starmer also laid flowers at the scene and faced public criticism over street violence, highlighting the community's ongoing grief and anger.

Taylor Swift expressed her shock and sorrow following a stabbing attack at a children’s dance class in Southport, England, which resulted in the deaths of three children and injuries to nine others. The rampage occurred at a dance class themed around Swift’s music. Merseyside Police arrested a 17-year-old on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The attack, which has shaken the UK, left two children dead on the scene and a third child succumbing to injuries in hospital. Swift and British officials have condemned the violence and extended their condolences to the victims’ families.

As tensions escalate following a rocket attack on the Golan Heights, Western governments have issued urgent travel warnings advising citizens to leave Lebanon. The UK, US, Germany, and France have cautioned against travel to the region, fearing a potential Israeli strike on Beirut. Diplomatic efforts, led by the US, aim to constrain Israel's response and avoid targeting civilian areas. Israeli drones have already struck southern Lebanon, and flights from Beirut are being canceled. Both US and Israeli officials have been in discussions to prevent further escalation, while Iran warns against further attacks on Lebanon.

A high court judge has ruled that the Tory government's ban on prescribing puberty blockers to children with gender dysphoria in England, Scotland, and Wales is lawful. The emergency order, issued on 29 May following Dr. Hilary Cass's review of gender medicine, temporarily prohibits puberty blockers unless part of an authorized clinical trial. Advocacy group TransActual and an anonymous young person challenged the ban, claiming it lacked proper justification and consultation. However, Mrs. Justice Lang upheld the decision, citing the Cass review's findings of substantial risks associated with puberty blockers as powerful scientific evidence supporting the ban.

A tragic incident occurred at a dance class in Southport, resulting in the deaths of two children. Eight others, including six children and two adults, were injured and remain in critical condition. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The adults injured were attempting to protect the children. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding.

Facebook has apologized for mistakenly labeling an iconic photo of Donald Trump, taken after an assassination attempt, as "altered." The image, showing Trump with a raised fist and blood on his face, was incorrectly flagged by Facebook's algorithms. Meta's director of public affairs, Dani Lever, clarified that the error occurred due to the system detecting a doctored version of the image featuring smiling Secret Service agents. The original photo, captured by AP photographer Evan Vucci, was verified as authentic by fact-checkers. Facebook has corrected the mistake and expressed regret for any confusion caused.

Airlines including Air France, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines have suspended flights to Beirut due to escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah following a deadly strike in the Golan Heights. The conflict has raised fears of a full-scale war, prompting airlines to halt operations citing security concerns and insurance risks. Lufthansa Group has extended its suspension until August 5. Lebanon's Middle East Airlines also announced delays due to insurance-related issues. The heightened conflict has disrupted regional flights and shipping, echoing previous bouts of violence.