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)

NASA is facing a major crisis as nearly 20% of its workforce around 3,870 employees to exit under the Trump administration’s Deferred Resignation Program. The move, aimed at streamlining federal agencies, has sparked nationwide protests and alarm among scientists and engineers over the loss of institutional expertise. Critics warn the layoffs threaten mission readiness, especially for Moon and Mars projects. The agency, now led by an acting administrator after Trump’s nominee was rejected, is accused of lacking clear leadership. Elon Musk heads the Department of Government Efficiency overseeing the cuts. A letter titled The Voyager Declaration signed by hundreds of former staff warns of irreversible damage to U.S. space dominance and safety standards. (PC: Space)

During a press conference in Scotland, US President Donald Trump reignited his long-standing feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, calling him a “nasty person” and accusing him of doing a “terrible job.” UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, standing beside Trump, quickly defended Khan as “a friend of mine.” Khan’s office responded diplomatically, saying the mayor was “delighted” Trump wants to visit London and would witness how diversity strengthens the city. The clash adds to years of tension between the two leaders, rooted in disagreements over immigration, terrorism, and identity politics. Trump’s remarks have reignited debate over political civility and transatlantic relations.

Israeli human rights groups B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. In separate reports released in Jerusalem, the groups allege systematic targeting of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure and civilians, stating Israel's actions fulfill key criteria of the 1948 Genocide Convention. B’Tselem said Israel aims to "intentionally destroy Palestinian society," while PHRI cited deliberate attacks on hospitals and medics. The Israeli government strongly denied the claims, blaming Hamas. The reports mark the first genocide accusations from within Israel, as the International Court of Justice also reviews a genocide case filed by South Africa. (PC: BBC )

Aishanya Dwivedi, wife of Pahalgam terror victim Shubham Dwivedi, said the pain will stay but some peace has come. Her husband was shot dead by terrorists in April while they were on holiday in Kashmir. Now, two of those terrorists have been killed in an Army operation called "Operation Mahadev." Aishanya told NDTV, “It’s a good start. The people who did this are dead. I believe our Army will finish the rest too.” She called terrorism a cancer that must be ended. Shubham, a businessman from Kanpur, had been married just over two months before he was killed. (PC: NDTV)

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will put a 15% to 20% tariff on goods from countries that don’t have trade deals with the U.S. The new rule will start on August 1. Trump made the statement during a visit to Scotland. He said he “wants to be nice” but needs fair trade. This new plan replaces the earlier 10% tariff announced in April. Some countries like the UK, EU, and Japan have made deals to avoid higher rates. Others, like South Korea and Brazil, may face the new tariffs. The move is part of Trump’s push for balanced trade. (PC: Reuters)

US President Donald Trump has told Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire within 10 to 12 days or face harsh economic penalties. Speaking in Scotland, Trump said talks had failed and there was "no reason to wait." He warned of 100% tariffs on countries trading with Russia. Earlier, Trump gave a 50-day deadline. Now he says time is running out. Russia has not agreed to the demands. Ukraine supports Trump’s pressure, saying Putin only respects strength. Talks hosted by Turkey have stalled. Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities daily. A ceasefire deal remains unlikely at this stage. (PC: Getty Images, Reuters)

US President Donald Trump denied visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island during a press meet after talks with UK PM Sir Keir Starmer. Trump said, “I never went to the island. I turned it down.” He claimed he cut ties with Epstein years ago after a dispute. “He hired my staff. I told him not to. He did it again. I threw him out,” Trump said. He also discussed Gaza, calling the situation “terrible” and said Ukraine’s war must end in “10 to 12 days.” Trump criticised London Mayor Sadiq Khan but praised King Charles and looked forward to a second state visit. (PC: Reuters)