Violence in Bangladesh has escalated with at least 133 dead as student protests demand government job quota reforms. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government imposed a national curfew and deployed the military, granting police shoot-on-sight orders for curfew violators. A nationwide internet shutdown has hampered communication, and major newspapers are unable to update. Nearly 1,000 Indian students have returned to India, while the US State Department warned against travel to Bangladesh. The protests highlight frustration over high youth unemployment and the controversial job quota system favoring relatives of 1971 independence war veterans.

At his first campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, since surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump declared he "took a bullet for democracy." Sporting a bandage on his ear, Trump reflected on the shooting, which occurred on July 13 in Pennsylvania, leaving one supporter dead and two others injured. Joined by running mate JD Vance, Trump attacked Democratic rivals, mocked President Biden, and promised to prevent "world war three" if re-elected. The heavily secured rally underscored Trump's resilience and his commitment to his presidential bid.

A global IT outage triggered by a bug in a CrowdStrike update has caused chaos worldwide. Airline passengers faced lengthy delays and lost luggage, while pharmacies struggled with medicine delivery backlogs. The issue, which began Friday, affected Microsoft Windows PCs, displaying a "blue screen of death." Experts warn that full recovery may take weeks. Travelers reported extended wait times and poor communication from airlines, with some waiting over nine hours. The company's founder confirmed the issue was not a cyber attack, but a bug in the update.

Iryna Farion, a former Ukrainian MP and linguistic professor, was shot and killed in Lviv on Friday. She was 60 years old. Police are investigating the incident as a targeted attack, but have not identified a motive or suspect. Farion was known for her controversial views, including a statement that Ukrainians should not speak Russian. A power outage in the area affected CCTV footage. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko confirmed the killing was not spontaneous. The Lviv Regional Governor expressed condolences, and police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding Farion's death.

A worldwide digital chaos erupted on July 19, grounding flights, halting businesses, and causing widespread outages. Amidst the blame game, a surprise emerged. Vincent Flibustier, posing as a new CrowdStrike employee, claimed responsibility for the meltdown with a tongue-in-cheek tweet. His message, "First day at Crowdstrike, pushed a little update and taking the afternoon off," sparked both outrage and admiration. As the world struggled to cope with the disaster, Flibustier became an unlikely internet hero, leaving many to wonder about his true identity and motives.

The National Lottery's website and app are currently unavailable due to technical issues. The outage began on Friday at 8:30pm, with thousands of users reporting problems. The cause is unknown, but it may be related to a global IT outage on Friday, caused by a Crowdstrike update that affected Windows PCs. The National Lottery has acknowledged the issue and is investigating. Users are advised to check for updates on the company's social media channels. The outage is causing inconvenience, but the National Lottery is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. An update is expected soon.

President Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure from within his party to drop out of the presidential race. Following the Republican National Convention, more than 30 Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Zoe Lofgren, have publicly called for his withdrawal. Lofgren's letter to Biden, influenced by former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, underscores the persistent effort to push Biden aside. Two House Democrats close to Pelosi, speaking anonymously, noted the urgency of conveying this message despite the campaign's efforts to suppress the dissent.

Pakistani authorities have arrested Amin ul Haq, a senior Al-Qaeda leader and close associate of Osama bin Laden. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted an intelligence-based operation in Sarai Alamgir, Gujrat district, Punjab province, resulting in Haq's capture. He is designated a global terrorist by the United Nations. The arrest is seen as a significant breakthrough in counter-terrorism efforts. Haq's capture has foiled a large-scale terrorism project, according to officials. An investigation is underway. The CTD has confirmed the arrest, but further details have not been released. Haq's arrest marks a major blow to Al-Qaeda's operations.

Violent protests erupted in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district, resulting in the escape of hundreds of inmates from a local jail, which was later set on fire. Despite a ban on public gatherings and an internet shutdown, clashes between police and protesters continued. Demonstrators demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, holding the government responsible for recent killings. The unrest follows a day of bloodshed, with authorities struggling to restore order. The situation remains volatile, with protests vowed to continue until demands are met.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) declared Israel's long-standing occupation of Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, as illegal and urged its end "as rapidly as possible." The advisory opinion, requested by the UN General Assembly, emphasizes that Israel's presence in the territories violates international law. ICJ presiding judge Nawaf Salam stated, "Israel must end the occupation as rapidly as possible." The ICJ held hearings in February with most countries advocating for an end to the 57-year occupation, highlighting its threat to Middle Eastern stability. The United States, however, stressed Israel's security needs. Israel did not participate in the oral hearings.