A US Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, on July 30, during a training mission. The pilot successfully ejected safely, with no other personnel injured or civilian damage reported . Dramatic visuals captured a plume of thick black smoke rising from the wreckage site . The jet was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF‑125 ("Rough Raiders"), and local authorities confirmed that the crash occurred in central California’s Fresno County . The cause remains under investigation, and no details about the damage to infrastructure have been released.

Seven more people, including children, have died from malnutrition in Gaza in the past 24 hours, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, raising the total to 154 since 2023. UN-backed experts say famine is "currently playing out" in Gaza. Aid remains critically short, with only 109 trucks entering Tuesday—many looted. Six Palestinians were reportedly killed near an aid site in Rafah, but the IDF disputes this. Israel blames Hamas for the crisis, while the UK’s pledge to recognise Palestine by September triggered backlash from Israel. US envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Israel this week to discuss the escalating crisis. (PC: BBC)

Spain is offering a Digital Nomad Visa for just Rs 8,000, allowing people to live and work there for one year. This visa is for non-EU citizens, like Indians, who work remotely or are self-employed with foreign clients. One key rule is that only 20% of your income can come from Spain. You must also show a university degree or three years of work experience, steady income, and health insurance. The minimum monthly income should be around 2,763 euros (Rs 2.7 lakh). It’s a great chance to enjoy Spain’s beauty while working remotely from a new country. (PC: Freepik)

Israel and families of hostages held in Gaza have strongly criticised the UK’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state in September, calling it “rewarding terrorism.” PM Netanyahu accused UK PM Keir Starmer of appeasing Hamas, while a hostages’ forum warned the move disregards 50 captives still in Gaza. Starmer said recognition depends on Israel agreeing to a ceasefire, allowing aid, and halting annexations. Palestinian leaders welcomed the plan as support for a two-state solution. UK Transport Minister Heidi Alexander defended the policy, calling it “about the Palestinian people,” not Hamas. France has also pledged recognition in September. (PC: BBC)

Tens of thousands of fans have gathered in Birmingham as the cortege carrying Ozzy Osbourne’s coffin moves through the city. The Black Sabbath frontman, who died eight days ago, is being honoured with a special tribute along Broad Street, culminating in a pause at Black Sabbath Bridge—now covered in flowers and messages. Fans dressed in black and leather lined the route, sharing memories and music. The event, privately funded by Osbourne’s family, follows his final performance at Villa Park’s "Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning" gig. Supporters like Matthew Feane-Jones even tattooed Ozzy’s signature after meeting him recently. (PC: BBC)

France has officially announced it will recognize Palestine as a sovereign state at the UN General Assembly in September, becoming the first G7 nation to take this step. The UK has also warned it will follow unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire, lifts Gaza restrictions, halts West Bank annexation, and engages in a two-state solution. Both nations called on Hamas to release hostages and disarm. Israel has strongly condemned these moves, claiming they reward terrorism. These announcements signal a major diplomatic shift and growing Western pressure on Israel amid mounting humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

During his visit to Scotland, US President Donald Trump called London Mayor Sadiq Khan a “nasty person” and said he’s “done a terrible job.” Despite the jibe, Khan’s office responded positively. “The mayor is delighted that President Trump wants to visit London,” his spokesperson said, adding, “He’d see how our diversity makes us stronger, not weaker; richer, not poorer.” Trump made the remark while standing next to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Khan and Trump have clashed in the past, with Trump calling him a “stone cold loser,” and Khan once calling Trump a “poster boy for racists.”

Shane Tamura, 27, from Las Vegas, opened fire in a New York skyscraper Monday, killing 4 people and injuring another before taking his own life. Among the dead was a police officer working as a building guard and a Blackstone employee. Tamura left a note blaming the NFL for his alleged CTE-related mental illness, though he had only played high school football. Authorities say he entered the wrong office after taking the wrong lift; the NFL’s headquarters were elsewhere in the building. The shooting caused chaos in Midtown Manhattan, prompting lockdowns and a massive police response as floors were cleared. (PC: BBC)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Opposition in Lok Sabha, accusing them of “chhichorapan” and mocking India’s military success in Operation Sindoor. “Kya maja le rahe the?” he asked, criticizing their behavior during the debate. PM Modi said Pakistan’s airbases are “still in ICU” after India's 22-minute precision strike using Made-in-India weapons. He declared that nuclear blackmail “won’t work” and slammed Congress for failing to back the armed forces. Modi emphasized global support for India and lamented, “Only three countries stood with Pakistan at the UN.” He hailed the operation as both a military and diplomatic victory. (PC: HT)

Fans will bid farewell to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne as his cortege travels through Birmingham’s Broad Street on Wednesday at 13:00 BST. The Black Sabbath frontman died aged 76 on July 22, weeks after his farewell concert at Villa Park. Thousands have already paid tribute at the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, with visitors arriving from the US, Mexico, Poland, and Greece. The procession, funded by Osbourne’s family, precedes a private funeral. Birmingham’s mayor called Ozzy a “son of the city.” A petition to rename Birmingham Airport in his honour has gained over 46,000 signatures, reflecting his lasting legacy. (PC: BBC)