Former First Lady Michelle Obama, 60, delivered a speech at the Democratic convention in Chicago, endorsing Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election. She expressed strong support for Harris, referring to her as "my girl," and emphasized that "hope is making a comeback" while warning against Donald Trump's potential return to power. Michelle Obama, known for her influential speeches during her husband's campaigns, received a warm reception, even more significant than that of Barack Obama in his hometown. Her endorsement highlights her continued influence within the Democratic Party as the election approaches.

Thailand has reported a new Mpox case involving a European man who arrived from Africa last week. The patient, who entered Thailand on August 14, is suspected of having the more dangerous Clade 1 strain of Mpox, a form linked to recent outbreaks in Africa. Disease control officials in Thailand are currently awaiting test results to confirm the strain. In the meantime, they are treating the case as if it is Clade 1 due to the patient’s recent travel from an area where this strain is known to be circulating. Health authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

Former RG Kar Medical College deputy superintendent Akhtar Ali has alleged that Dr. Sandip Ghosh, who resigned as the college principal after a rape and murder incident, was involved in several illegal activities. Ali claimed in an interview with India Today TV that Ghosh was engaged in selling unclaimed bodies and trafficking biomedical waste to Bangladesh. According to Ali, Ghosh was also implicated in illegal transactions involving medical supplies. These accusations come amid heightened scrutiny of RG Kar Medical College following the recent violent protests and allegations of misconduct at the institution. 

Top officers from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) arrived at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital for an assessment of security arrangements. The move follows vandalism at the hospital in response to the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor. Senior CISF officer K Pratap Singh indicated that the force is conducting a security review as mandated by higher authorities. This deployment comes after the Supreme Court questioned the local police's handling of the situation, where a mob damaged medical facilities during a protest demanding justice for the victim. The CISF will oversee security at the state-run hospital going forward.

Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is expected to become the next chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Current ICC Chairman Greg Barclay will step down at the end of his term in November 2024. Barclay announced his resignation during a video conference with ICC directors, including Cricket Australia’s chairman Mike Baird, after Shah indicated he had the support needed to succeed him. This transition occurs amidst a $3 billion media rights dispute between the ICC and broadcaster Star. Barclay has served as ICC chair since November 2020, with re-election in 2022.

King Charles visited Southport on Thursday to express his sympathy following a knife attack that killed three young girls. The King arrived at the Merseyside town at 13:30 BST and was met by cheering crowds and numerous tributes to the victims. During his visit, he had a private meeting with survivors, listened to their experiences, and signed a book of condolence. King Charles also met with regional leaders and frontline responders from Merseyside's police, fire, and ambulance services at Southport Community Fire Station, who were involved in the attack’s response. His visit aimed to offer support and condolences to the affected community.

A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq overturned in Iran’s Yazd province on Tuesday night, resulting in the deaths of at least 35 people. The bus, which had 53 passengers onboard, was traveling from Larkana in Sindh province, Pakistan. The accident occurred as the pilgrims were heading to Iraq for Arbaeen, a significant Shiite commemoration of the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein. According to state-run IRNA and Pakistan’s Radio Pakistan, 18 people were injured, with seven in critical condition. The injured were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The crisis management director of Yazd confirmed that among the deceased were 11 women and 17 men.

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are among six people missing after the luxury yacht Bayesian sank off Sicily early Monday. The 56-meter vessel, carrying 22 people including British, American, and Canadian nationals, capsized around 05:00 local time due to a severe storm that produced waterspouts. Fifteen people, including a one-year-old British girl, were rescued. The yacht encountered the storm during the night, which led to the capsizing. Lynch, known for co-founding software company Autonomy, which was sold to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion, is reported missing with his daughter. Search and rescue operations continue through the night.

The CBI may conduct a polygraph test on the former principal of R.G. Kar Medical College following the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at the hospital. This comes as protests continue across India, with students at the college expressing trauma over the mob violence that took place on August 15. In response to the vandalism, the Kolkata Police suspended three officers, including two assistant police commissioners, who were involved in the incident. The mob reportedly entered the hospital, damaging the emergency department, nursing station, and medicine store. The Supreme Court has stressed the urgent need for stronger safety laws to prevent such incidents in the future. Investigations are ongoing.

A 27-year-old tribal woman was allegedly raped by six men in Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh, on Monday, police reported. The incident occurred in a village under the Pusaur police station area when the woman was on her way to a local fair after celebrating the Rakshabandhan festival. According to the police, the accused intercepted the victim, forcibly took her to the bank of a nearby pond, and raped her. The woman filed a complaint the following day, leading to the registration of an FIR. All six suspects have been arrested, and further investigations are ongoing, according to police officials.