A 17-year-old boy from Lancashire has been charged with three counts of murder, 10 counts of attempted murder, and possession of a weapon after a deadly stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport. Three girls, aged 6, 7, and 9, were killed, and 10 others, including two adults, were seriously injured. The suspect, who was arrested on Monday, will appear in Liverpool City Magistrates' Court today. The motive behind the attack is still unclear. Merseyside Police are continuing their investigation. The victims have been named as Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Aguiar. The community is in shock following the tragic incident.

India's Olympic campaign will continue in Paris today with several key events. The men's hockey team will face Belgium in a group stage match. Shooter Swapnil Kusale will compete in the 50m rifle 3 positions final, seeking a medal finish. Sift Kaur Samra will begin her women's event campaign, aiming for a strong start. Boxer Nikhat Zareen will fight in the women's 50kg Round of 16 at 2 PM. Badminton will see Lakshya Sen take on HS Prannoy in an all-Indian clash. Start badminton doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be in action in their quarter-finals.

Heavy rainfall exposed weaknesses in the new Parliament building, with water leaking into the lobby and waterlogging outside. Congress MP Manickam Tagore shared a video showing water dripping from the roof into a bucket. He highlighted the issue, saying "Paper leakage outside, water leakage inside", criticizing the building's design and maintenance. The incident raises concerns about the building's weather resilience, just a year after its completion. Tagore plans to move an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, seeking attention to the problem.

Violent protests erupted in London and Hartlepool, resulting in over 100 arrests outside Downing Street and eight in Hartlepool. The unrest follows Monday's knife attack in Southport, with false reports circulating about the suspect's asylum seeker status. In Hartlepool, police were attacked and a police car was set alight. A criminal investigation is underway, with further arrests expected. The Southport attack suspect is due in court today. Authorities are working to restore order and counter misinformation fueling the violence. The incidents highlight concerns about the spread of false information and its consequences.

A cloudburst in Shimla's Rampur has left 20 people missing and 2 dead, according to official reports. The incident occurred near a hydroelectric power project, and rescue teams are working to reach the affected area. Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap and police chief Sanjeev Gandhi are leading the response efforts. Meanwhile, another cloudburst in Mandi has caused road blockades and landslides, affecting connectivity. The district administration has issued orders to address the situation. The cloudbursts have hit road connectivity, hindering rescue operations. Authorities are working to restore normalcy and provide assistance to affected areas.

Delhi witnessed record-breaking rainfall, receiving 108 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest single-day rainfall in July in 14 years. The rain, recorded between Wednesday and Thursday, caused flooding, traffic disruptions, and seven fatalities. Safdarjung weather station reported 79.2 mm of rain between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Other areas received significant rainfall, including Mayur Vihar (119 mm), Pusa (66.5 mm), and Delhi University (77.5 mm). The heavy rain has impacted daily life, with authorities working to restore normalcy.

Vice President Kamala Harris has eliminated former President Donald Trump’s lead in the 2024 presidential race, with both candidates now tied, according to new polls. Harris, now the de facto Democratic nominee following President Joe Biden's withdrawal, has closed the gap nationwide and in key battleground states. A Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll shows Harris leading Trump in Michigan by 11 points and by two points in Arizona, Wisconsin, and Nevada. Trump holds a four-point lead in Pennsylvania and a two-point lead in North Carolina, while the two are tied in Georgia. These developments indicate a highly competitive race ahead.

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez competed in the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant, a remarkable feat revealed on social media after her elimination. The 26-year-old from Cairo defeated US fencer Elizabeth Tartakovsky in the round of 32, before losing to South Korea's Jeon Ha-young in the last 16. Hafez's achievement is a testament to her skill and determination, as she navigated the demands of Olympic competition while carrying her unborn child, affectionately referred to as her "little Olympian". Her historic participation sets an inspiring example for athletes and expectant mothers alike.

One person has died and at least 28 are missing after cloudburst incidents in Himachal Pradesh. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has launched a major search and rescue operation. A cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur in Shimla district caused sudden severe flooding late last night, resulting in 19 people going missing, said Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap. Rescue teams from the National Disaster Response Force, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, police, and home guards are involved in the operations. Drones are also being used to locate the missing individuals, Kashyap added.

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered a 'Direct Attack' on Israel in response to the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran. Following Haniyeh's assassination, Iran convened an emergency meeting of the Supreme National Security Council, where Khamenei issued the attack order. Such meetings are rare and indicate the seriousness of the situation. Earlier in April, a similar meeting was held after an Israeli airstrike in Syria killed two top Iranian commanders. Meanwhile, Israel's Channel 12 reported that Israel has sent messages through diplomatic channels warning it is prepared for full-scale war if Iran or its proxies attack.