Priti Patel, a British-Indian MP and former home secretary, is set to join the Conservative Party leadership race. She aims to succeed Rishi Sunak as the Opposition Leader in the House of Commons. Patel has quietly built a campaign team and secured support from key MPs and donors. Sunak resigned on July 5 after the Labour Party's victory. Patel, who has represented Witham since 2010, will compete against former business secretary Kemi Badenoch and ex-security minister Tom Tugendhat. Patel is expected to announce her candidacy next week.

Violent clashes erupted across Bangladesh as students protested the controversial quota system in government jobs. At least six people, including students, were killed and over 400 injured in clashes with pro-government activists and police. Students from public and private universities joined forces to demand reform of the system, which reserves over half of government positions. The unrest has intensified over two weeks, with widespread discontent among students. The government has yet to respond to the protesters' demands, fueling further unrest. The quota system has long been a contentious issue in Bangladesh, sparking repeated protests.

Protests against Bangladesh's government job quota system have turned deadly, with six people killed and over 100 injured. Students are demanding reforms to the system, which prioritizes marginalized groups. Violence erupted in major cities, forcing schools and colleges to close. Three students are among the dead, with reports of police clashes and widespread destruction. The government has responded with force, deploying paramilitary troops and shutting down educational institutions. The protests began peacefully but escalated on the eighth day, prompting a crackdown. The quota system has long been a contentious issue in Bangladesh.

Six people, including four Vietnamese nationals and two Vietnamese Americans, were found dead in a luxury Bangkok hotel room, with traces of cyanide discovered in cups and a teapot. Police believe poisoning was the likely cause of death, with one of the victims suspected of committing the murders. The bodies were found in a locked room, with untouched food but consumed drinks. Hotel records show no other visitors entered the room. The investigation is ongoing, with forensic experts working to determine the exact cause of death.

US authorities have uncovered an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, leading to increased security measures. This development follows a recent attack on Trump at a Pennsylvania rally on July 13, where a gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, was fatally shot by the Secret Service. Trump sustained injuries, and one audience member was killed. While the two incidents appear unrelated, the Secret Service has bolstered security around Trump as a precaution. The investigation into both incidents is ongoing, with no further details released at this time.

A 21-year-old man was arrested near the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee after being found armed with an AK-47 pistol and wearing a ski mask. Capitol Police and Homeland Security officers stopped the suspect near the Fiserv Forum, where former President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear. Authorities became suspicious due to the man's attire and found the weapon and loaded magazine in his tactical bag. The arrest came days after an assassination attempt on Trump. The suspect's motives are unclear, but the incident highlights heightened security concerns at political events. An investigation is ongoing.

Ian Cameron, former head designer at Rolls-Royce, was fatally stabbed outside his mansion in Herrsching, Bavaria. The 74-year-old British national was attacked by an unknown assailant who fled the scene on foot. Police are investigating and searching for the suspect, who reportedly cut power cables to the garages. Cameron was a renowned designer, credited with work on luxury cars like the Phantom and Ghost. His death has sparked a police inquiry, with authorities working to establish a motive and apprehend the perpetrator. The incident has shocked the local community and the automotive industry.

Thomas Matthew Crooks, who shot and injured former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, PA, was reportedly bullied in high school. Classmates recalled Crooks being nicknamed "the school shooter" and teased for his poor hygiene and appearance. Julianna Grooms, a former classmate, described Crooks as an "easy target" who preferred to avoid attention. Video footage shows Crooks being pranked in class. However, former school counselor Jim Knapp disputed claims of bullying. Crooks was shot and killed by law enforcement after the incident.

Pakistani forces killed 10 militants who attacked a military base in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in the deaths of eight soldiers. The 18-hour operation ended with all attackers neutralized. A splinter group of the Pakistani Taliban, led by Gul Bahadur, claimed responsibility. The suicide attack involved an explosive-laden vehicle that damaged infrastructure. In a separate incident, militants killed five civilians at a health facility in Dera Ismail Khan. Security forces killed three attackers but lost two soldiers. Pakistan continues to face a surge in militant attacks, mainly blamed on the Pakistani Taliban.

A 17-year-old boy attacked devotees with a bladed weapon at Sri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Gravesend, England, on July 11, injuring two women. The incident is being treated as "religiously aggravated" but not terrorism-related. The suspect was charged with attempted grievous bodily harm, assault, and threats to kill, among other offences. He appeared in court and was detained for a mental health assessment. The gurdwara reassured the community, confirming 'Guru Granth Sahib Ji' was not present during the attack. Police continue to patrol the area for reassurance and community engagement.