In Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, firefighters responding to a suspected bait‑fire on Canfield Mountain were ambushed with high‑powered rifles on Sunday, June 29. Two firefighters were killed, several more injured, and possibly law enforcement and civilians were also shot as the shooter remained at large . Authorities issued shelter‑in‑place orders and engaged SWAT and FBI teams. Officials confirmed the gunman showed no signs of surrender and a nearby vehicle of interest may have been found . Amid heightened panic, some locals speculated the fugitive Travis Decker was involved—though no evidence links him to the incident. (PC: AP)

Israel has told people in northern Gaza to move south as it plans more military action. At least 86 people were killed in 24 hours, including children in a "safe zone." Israel says it is targeting Hamas fighters. US President Trump is urging a ceasefire and a deal to free hostages. Four people, including three children, were killed in an airstrike on a tent in al-Mawasi. Israel says it tries to avoid civilian harm. Talks for peace are ongoing, but no deal has been made. Gaza’s health ministry says over 56,000 people have died since the war began in October 2023. (PC: Getty Images)

CCTV footage shows a 24-year-old law student being dragged inside South Calcutta Law College by two men. The survivor was later gang-raped in the guard’s room on June 25. Police say the crime may have happened after she rejected a marriage proposal from the main accused, Manojit Mishra. Mishra, two students, and a security guard have been arrested. Mishra allegedly raped her while the others filmed it to blackmail her. The footage supports her complaint. A special police team is probing the case. Public anger is growing, and political leaders are under fire for making insensitive remarks about the survivor. (PC: The Indian Express, PTI)

A cloudburst caused a massive landslide near Silai Bend on the Yamunotri Highway in Uttarkashi early Sunday. Two labourers were killed, and seven others are still missing. The landslide struck around 1 am while 29 people were at the campsite. Rescuers saved 20, but two bodies were found under the debris. The missing include labourers from Nepal and Dehradun. The road has been badly damaged, halting the Char Dham yatra. Rescue work is ongoing with help from NDRF, SDRF, and police. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami has ordered fast-tracked search and relief efforts. Road repair teams are working to restore traffic. (PC: Hindustan Times)

Delhi-NCR saw heavy rainfall on Sunday as the monsoon arrived a day early. The rain brought relief after a long heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said more rain with thunder and wind is expected soon. This year, the monsoon reached all parts of India nine days early. It began in Kerala on May 24, the earliest since 2009. The IMD issued red alerts for Odisha, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Orange alerts were issued for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and western UP. People are advised to stay alert as more rain and storms are likely this week. (PC: PTI)

Manojit Mishra, a TMC student leader, has been arrested for gang-raping a 24-year-old law student in Kolkata. Two other students were also held. The victim said Mishra forced her to stay back at college, proposed to her, and later raped her after she refused. She said he beat her, locked the gates, and threatened her boyfriend. Mishra was known for harassing girls and abusing power on campus. Many students had complained earlier, but no action was taken. Kolkata Police have formed a special team to investigate. Mishra is in police custody until July 1. The case has shocked the city. (PC: Facebook)

A senior Indian Navy officer said India lost some fighter jets early in Operation Sindoor because the government had ordered strikes only on terror camps, not military targets. “We were told not to hit military bases. That caused early losses,” said Captain Shiv Kumar at a seminar in Jakarta. India later changed tactics and gained full control over the skies. The government has not confirmed these losses. The Congress party has asked why there’s no special Parliament session on the issue. The operation followed a terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people. Pakistan and India fought for four days. (PC: AP)

3 people died and over 50 were hurt in a stampede during the Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. The stampede happened near Shri Gundicha Temple as the chariot of Lord Jagannath arrived. A man who lost his wife said, “No one responded, not fire officials, rescue teams, or hospital staff. It was pathetic.” Chief Minister Mohan Charan Manjhi apologised and promised strict action. He announced ₹25 lakh for each victim’s family. The Puri District Collector and SP were removed. Two senior officers were also suspended for poor crowd control and safety lapses. Devotees and locals are demanding justice and better planning. (PC: PTI)

Iran has warned it will respond with “full force” if Israel breaks the ceasefire. “We have serious doubts over the enemy’s compliance,” said Iran’s army chief, Abdolrahim Mousavi. He added, “We are ready to respond with force if attacked again.” Iran blamed both Israel and the US for starting the recent 12-day war. It began with Israeli airstrikes that killed Iranian nuclear scientists. The US later joined the attacks. Iran then hit a US base in Qatar. Over 600 Iranians and 28 Israelis died. Iran told the UN that Israel and the US must be held responsible for the conflict. (PC: AFP)

The Maharashtra government has cancelled its decision to make Hindi the third language in primary schools. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said a new committee will review the three-language policy. The move came after strong protests from opposition parties and civil groups. Many said the government was trying to impose Hindi and ignore Marathi. Earlier, a rule said Hindi would be taught from Classes 1 to 5. After backlash, the rule was changed to say students could choose another language if 20 in a class agreed. Still, criticism continued. Now, both orders have been cancelled and a fresh plan will be made. (PC: India Today)