Four Texas beachgoers were attacked by a 6-foot-long shark on the Fourth of July, injuring three people off the coast of South Padre Island. This incident has prompted warnings for people to stay out of the water. In other news, Rahul Gandhi visited the families of the Hathras stampede victims and highlighted deficiencies in the police response. Auto and cab drivers in Bengaluru protested against illegal bike taxis and demanded the implementation of a ‘one city, one cab fare’ rule.
Meanwhile, Joe Biden made a gaffe during the White House Fourth of July celebration, calling Donald Trump his colleague before later regretting it. In Pakistan, there are plans to ban all social media platforms for six days during Muharram. Royal experts are speculating on who will present Wimbledon trophies if Kate Middleton is unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict.
In the UK, Labour leader Keir Starmer is poised to be the next Prime Minister, and California Governor Gavin Newsom defends Joe Biden’s ability to win a second term. Fans were injured during Team India’s T20 World Cup victory parade in Mumbai, and evacuees were allowed to return home as containment of the Thompson Fire in California reached 29%.
Vladimir Putin takes Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace plan seriously but questions his methods, while weather and air quality updates are provided for various cities in India. These are just a few of the highlights from the world news updates on July 5, 2024.
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