A yellow heat health alert is in place from midday Monday to Wednesday evening for most of England as the UK braces for its fourth summer heatwave. Sky News meteorologist Christopher England warned of “very muggy nights” in the south, with temperatures holding above 20C, known as “tropical nights.” Daytime highs could exceed 35C in southern Britain, with a 10% chance Wales may surpass its August record of 35.2C set in 1990. The UK Health Security Agency warns of increased health risks for vulnerable people. Low pressure from the west will pull warmer air from the continent, intensifying conditions. (PC: Sky News)

Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif’s X account shared his “final message” a day after he was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza alongside three colleagues and an assistant. In the post, al-Sharif wrote, “If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice.” He urged the world not to forget Gaza, entrusting its people, his family, and his children to readers. Israel accused al-Sharif of being a Hamas cell leader, a claim rights groups dispute. Al Jazeera called him “one of Gaza’s bravest journalists,” condemning the attack as an attempt to silence truth. (PC: HT)

Survivors in Turkey’s Balikesir province are assessing the damage after a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Sindirgi district Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring 29. Sixteen buildings were flattened in the tremors, which were felt as far as Istanbul. The victim, an 81-year-old woman, died shortly after being rescued from the rubble. Search and rescue teams have now stood down, with authorities confirming no further casualties. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged swift recovery aid and prayers for the affected. The quake underscores Turkey’s vulnerability to seismic disasters, coming just two years after the 2023 catastrophe that claimed over 50,000 lives. (PC: BBC)

Congress MP KC Venugopal described a “harrowing journey” aboard Air India flight AI 2455 from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, which was diverted to Chennai on Sunday due to a suspected technical issue. Venugopal claimed the flight narrowly avoided tragedy when another aircraft was reportedly on the runway during its first landing attempt, forcing the pilot to pull up. Air India refuted the claim, stating the go-around was instructed by Chennai ATC due to weather and debris, not runway intrusion. The DGCA confirmed the diversion was precautionary. Venugopal has demanded an inquiry, insisting passenger safety “cannot depend on luck.” (PC: NDTV)

US President Donald Trump is considering imposing tariffs on China for buying Russian oil, Vice President JD Vance said, after recently raising tariffs on India to 50% over similar purchases. Vance told Fox News that no decision had been made, citing the complexities of US-China relations. China’s Russian oil imports reached $10 billion in July, the highest since March, despite US warnings. Beijing defended its trade with Moscow as “legitimate and lawful.” Senior adviser Peter Navarro cautioned that tariffs could harm the US economy. India has called the US move “unfair and unreasonable,” stressing energy security for its 1.4 billion people. (PC: India Today)

At least 5 Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital, the network said. Among them were correspondents Anas al-Sharif, 28, and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal. Israel confirmed targeting al-Sharif, alleging he led a Hamas cell and “posed as a journalist.” Al-Sharif’s final post read, “If these words reach you, know Israel succeeded in killing me.” The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the attack, accusing Israel of labelling journalists as militants without credible evidence. Nearly 200 media workers have been killed in the 22-month Gaza war. (PC: NDTV)

London’s Metropolitan Police arrested 532 people during a protest in Parliament Square supporting banned group Palestine Action, in violation of Section 13 of the UK Terrorism Act 2000. Of those detained, 259 were aged 60 or older, including nearly 100 in their 70s. The average age was 54, with 263 men, 261 women, and eight identifying as non-binary or undisclosed. Most arrests were for displaying placards supporting the proscribed organisation, which carries a penalty of up to 14 years in prison. Amnesty International called the mass arrests “deeply concerning.” All detainees have been released on bail with conditions barring related demonstrations. (PC: Sky News)

Air India has started a $400-million upgrade of its 26 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners to improve comfort and reliability. The move comes after the June 12 Ahmedabad-London Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people. Seven aircraft will also undergo heavy maintenance. Upgrades include new cabins, updated avionics, and key component replacements. The airline is also refurbishing 27 Airbus A320neo jets, with 16 already completed. “The retrofits will bring our older aircraft up to the standards of the newest in our fleet,” an Air India spokesperson said. Both projects aim to reduce delays and enhance passenger experience, with completion expected by September 2025. (PC: India Today)

Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, warned that if his country faced an existential threat from India, it would “take half the world down” with it. He made the remarks at a black-tie dinner in Tampa, US. Munir also threatened to destroy any Indian dam built under the Indus Waters Treaty with “10 missiles.” He said Pakistan had no shortage of missiles. The event barred mobile phones, and his speech was reported from memory. Munir compared Pakistan to a “dump truck” that could smash India’s “Mercedes” and spoke on balancing relations between rival powers like the US and China. (PC: AP)

6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday evening, the disaster agency AFAD said. The quake was felt in Istanbul, Izmir, and nearby cities. Several buildings collapsed in Balikesir province, local media reported. An aftershock of 4.6 followed minutes later. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said rescue teams were working and no major casualties had been confirmed yet. The quake hit at 7:53 pm local time. Turkey often faces deadly quakes due to its location on fault lines. In February 2023, a massive quake killed over 53,000 people. Smaller quakes have shaken the region in recent months. (PC: NDTV)