A 14-year-old boy, Colt Gray, appeared in court on Friday charged with murdering two classmates and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Gray faces four counts of first-degree murder and could face the death penalty if convicted. His father, Colin Gray, was also arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter and second-degree murder for allegedly allowing his son to access the AR-15 used in the attack. The tragic shooting has shocked the local community, with Georgia law allowing the teen to be tried as an adult.

Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, has pleaded guilty to nine federal tax charges, including felony tax evasion and filing fraudulent tax returns. The plea was accepted by District Judge Mark Scarsi in Los Angeles, with sentencing set for December 16. Notably, this comes after a lengthy hearing on the day his trial was set to begin. Hunter Biden's guilty plea was made without a pre-arranged deal with prosecutors, a rare move for a high-profile defendant. The charges include felony tax evasion, fraudulent tax returns, and failing to pay and file taxes.

Britain has announced it will send 650 air defense missiles to Ukraine, valued at £162 million ($213.13 million), to bolster the country’s defenses against Russian attacks. The decision was made public on September 6, 2024, during a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, which British Defence Minister John Healey attended at a U.S. air base in Germany. This support follows Russia's largest air assault on Ukraine since the start of the conflict in early 2022. The new missiles are intended to protect Ukraine from increased drone and missile strikes. Ukraine has repeatedly sought enhanced air defense capabilities amid ongoing aggression.

At least 17 students have died in a fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya, which broke out Thursday night. More than a dozen others have been hospitalized with severe burns. The cause of the blaze is under investigation, according to police spokesperson Resila Onyango. A team of investigators has been sent to the scene. The Kenya Red Cross is offering psychosocial support to students, teachers, and families affected by the tragedy and has established a tracing desk at the school. Authorities are working to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess the full extent of the damage.

Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov criticized French authorities for his recent arrest, calling it "misguided." Arrested on August 25 at a Paris-area airport, Durov faces charges related to alleged insufficient moderation on the messaging app, including complicity in illicit transactions, drug trafficking, fraud, and the spread of child sex abuse images. In his first public statement since the detention, Durov denied claims that Telegram operates as an "anarchic paradise" and argued that blaming him for crimes committed by third parties on the platform is an inappropriate approach. Durov's comments were shared on Telegram, defending the platform's moderation policies.

A 15-year-old Hindu boy in Bangladesh, Utsav Mandol, was beaten and hacked to death by a mob inside a police station after being accused of making “objectionable comments” about Prophet Muhammad on social media. The incident occurred in Khulna City, where Mandol had been detained without forensic evidence. The mob attacked him in the presence of police and army personnel. Human Rights Congress for Bangladesh Minorities (HRCBM) reported the tragic event, highlighting the lack of protection for the boy despite being in police custody. The incident has raised concerns over religious intolerance and mob justice in the country.

Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, pleaded guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday. He was accused of failing to pay $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019. The charges carried a maximum sentence of 17 years in prison and $450,000 in fines. By pleading guilty, Biden avoids a trial that was set to begin before the presidential election. Sentencing is scheduled for December 16. The guilty plea is likely part of an agreement with prosecutors for a reduced sentence.

Hamas has called on the United States to “exert real pressure” on Israel to secure a Gaza ceasefire, demanding an end to perceived bias. Hamas’s Khalil al-Hayya criticized the US for not acting against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who denies any ongoing deal. Netanyahu, speaking to Fox & Friends, said, “There is not a deal in the making,” emphasizing Israel’s goal to prevent Iranian resupply to Gaza. The US National Security Council claims a ceasefire deal is 90% complete but acknowledges ongoing complex negotiations. Meanwhile, Israel continues its offensive, impacting Gaza’s humanitarian situation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday that Moscow’s primary goal in Ukraine is to capture the eastern Donbas region, claiming recent Ukrainian actions in Kursk have expedited Russian advances. Putin argued that Ukraine's push into Kursk, which aimed to distract Russian forces, has actually accelerated Moscow’s offensive in the Donbas. Despite setbacks, he asserted that Russian troops are making progress, nearing key logistics hubs. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s commitment to holding its ground and suggested a readiness for negotiations, albeit under specific conditions.

A Royal Navy member has died after a Merlin Mk4 helicopter ditched into the Channel near Dorset on the night of September 4, 2024. The helicopter was conducting night-flying exercises with HMS Queen Elizabeth. The deceased, whose identity has not been released, was one of three crew members aboard. The other two were rescued and hospitalized. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed deep sadness, while Defence Secretary John Healey and First Sea Lord Admiral Sir Ben Key also offered condolences. An investigation into the incident will be conducted.