The police announced on Wednesday that the suspect arrested in connection to the mass shooting at July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois was planning a second attack while on the run. It took around ten hours for the police to find the suspect after the gunfire and while driving to nearby Madison, Wisconsin, he was going to carry out another attack, the police said in their statement.

"He did see a celebration that was occurring in Madison and he seriously contemplated using the firearm he had in his vehicle to commit another shooting," Christopher Covelli said.

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The suspect voluntarily confessed to the authorities about the shooting, according to Prosecutor Ben Dillion, and Judge Theodore Potkonjak ordered him to be held without bail. Crimo, who was charged with seven counts of fight-degree murder, will be appearing for a preliminary hearing on July 28.

Earlier, Lake County's State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said that they have charged the Highland Park parade mass shooting suspect - Robert E. Crimo III - with seven counts of first-degree murder.

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If the charges are proven, Crimo will be facing a life sentence without any chance of parole. Meanwhile, Jennifer Banek, Lake County Coroner, also said that the death toll has increased to seven after a person died in the hospital while more than 40 people were injured.

The police has also found that the suspect was planning the attacks for quite some now and Crimo wore women’s clothing in order to disguise himself and also hide his facial tattoos.

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The police announced on Wednesday that the suspect arrested in connection to the mass shooting at July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois was planning a second attack while on the run. It took around ten hours for the police to find the suspect after the gunfire and while driving to nearby Madison, Wisconsin, he was going to carry out another attack, the police said in their statement. "He did see a celebration that was occurring in Madison and he seriously contemplated using the firearm he had in his vehicle to commit another shooting," Christopher Covelli said. Also read | Pope Francis to give women say in appointment of bishops The suspect voluntarily confessed to the authorities about the shooting, according to Prosecutor Ben Dillion, and Judge Theodore Potkonjak ordered him to be held without bail. Crimo, who was charged with seven counts of fight-degree murder, will be appearing for a preliminary hearing on July 28. Earlier, Lake County's State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said that they have charged the Highland Park parade mass shooting suspect - Robert E. Crimo III - with seven counts of first-degree murder. Also read | Global Recession: Euro steady after dropping to a two-decade low If the charges are proven, Crimo will be facing a life sentence without any chance of parole. Meanwhile, Jennifer Banek, Lake County Coroner, also said that the death toll has increased to seven after a person died in the hospital while more than 40 people were injured. The police has also found that the suspect was planning the attacks for quite some now and Crimo wore women’s clothing in order to disguise himself and also hide his facial tattoos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Nadhim Zahawi will replace Rishi Sunak as the new British finance minister after the latter tendered his resigning on Tuesday. Sunak and Education Minister Sajid Javid both decided to step down from their roles following the controversy over Boris Johnson’s involvement in the row surrounding Tory MP Chris Pincher.

Zahawi has previously served in various roles for the government and after his run as the vaccines minister, he was promoted to education secretary in Boris Johnson's last reshuffle.

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Steve Barclay, who was previously the chief of staff for Downing Street, was appointed the new Health Secretary. In his resignation letter, Sunak wrote that "the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously", adding: "I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning."

The resignations came as a huge blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as they made it clear that they have lost faith in him over the appointment of Pincher to the role of deputy chief whip.

Pincher had to quit his job last week after claims that he groped two men at a private members' club came to light and reports suggested that Johnson knew about the incident from 2019.

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Johnson came out to say that he should have sacked Pincher back in 2019 but the apology was not accepted by the party members, and it resulted in the two massive resignations.

Javid, in his resignation letter, also said that "expect integrity from their government" but voters now believed Mr Johnson's administration was neither competent nor "acting in the national interest".

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Nadhim Zahawi will replace Rishi Sunak as the new British finance minister after the latter tendered his resigning on Tuesday. Sunak and Education Minister Sajid Javid both decided to step down from their roles following the controversy over Boris Johnson’s involvement in the row surrounding Tory MP Chris Pincher.

Nadhim Zahawi will replace Rishi Sunak as the new British finance minister after the latter tendered his resigning on Tuesday. Sunak and Education Minister Sajid Javid both decided to step down from their roles following the controversy over Boris Johnson’s involvement in the row surrounding Tory MP Chris Pincher. Zahawi has previously served in various roles for the government and after his run as the vaccines minister, he was promoted to education secretary in Boris Johnson's last reshuffle. Also read | UK finance and health ministers quit in protest at Boris Johnson's leadership Steve Barclay, who was previously the chief of staff for Downing Street, was appointed the new Health Secretary. In his resignation letter, Sunak wrote that "the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously", adding: "I believe these standards are worth fighting for and that is why I am resigning." The resignations came as a huge blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson as they made it clear that they have lost faith in him over the appointment of Pincher to the role of deputy chief whip. Pincher had to quit his job last week after claims that he groped two men at a private members' club came to light and reports suggested that Johnson knew about the incident from 2019. Also read | NATO says no plans to send troops to Sweden or Finland Johnson came out to say that he should have sacked Pincher back in 2019 but the apology was not accepted by the party members, and it resulted in the two massive resignations. Javid, in his resignation letter, also said that "expect integrity from their government" but voters now believed Mr Johnson's administration was neither competent nor "acting in the national interest". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur, the highest surviving seed in the women`s draw, recovered from losing her first set at this year`s Wimbledon to beat Czech Marie Bouzkova 3-6 6-1 6-1 on Tuesday and reach her maiden Grand Slam semi-final.

Since losing in the opening round at this year`s Roland Garros in a shock defeat, Jabeur has won 10 straight matches on grass, having arrived at the All-England Club with a title in Berlin in the lead-up.

Currently playing at her highest career ranking of second, Jabeur will next meet her friend -- 103rd-ranked Tatjana Maria, who earlier beat fellow German Jule Niemeier, for a place in Saturday`s final.

Jabeur said it will be tough to play against her "barbecue buddy" Maria, who returned from maternity leave only last year after giving birth to her second daughter and reached her first major semi-final at the 47th attempt.

"I love Tatjana so much and her family is really amazing," Jabeur said. "She`s a great friend. I am really happy for her that she`s in the semi-final.

"She`s one of the examples that I wish players look up to because she really suffered to play and to win rounds in Grand Slams and look at her now. She`s in a semi-final after having two babies. It`s a really amazing story."

The story of Jabeur, 27, has been no less amazing as she became the first Arab to reach a Grand Slam singles semi-final and is bidding to become the first woman from Africa to win a major.

Jabeur, who had also reached the last eight of the 2020 Australian Open, said she was trying to inspire a new generation of tennis players in her country.

"I hope this could push them more to do better and see more players on tour," she said.

STOIC DEFENCE

Coming into her second straight Wimbledon quarter-final, Jabeur had yet to lose a set in her four rounds. 
She used plenty of drop shots in the opening stages of the first set against Bouzkova but the 23-year-old Czech read them well to blunt one of the Tunisian`s main weapons.

Jabeur failed to find a way past the Czech`s stoic defence as Bouzkova chased down most of her groundstrokes and was rewarded with a break of serve in the fifth game. A second break in the ninth got her the opening set.

As the first set Jabeur had lost in this year`s tournament it seemed to wake up the Tunisian. 
The 27-year-old stepped up her aggression, started hitting her groundstrokes flatter and broke Bouzkova`s first service game of the second set.

A second and a third break followed and the Tunisian soon levelled the match as her favourite drop shots once again found the mark on the lush green lawns.

BATHROOM BREAK

The Czech, who came into the Centre Court contest with six career wins over top-10 players, headed off for a lengthy bathroom break but could not change the momentum.

Bouzkova, who had never got past the second round of a Grand Slam before this year`s championships, was 40-0 up in the second game when Jabeur won five straight points to break serve and then consolidated her advantage with a hold to love.

Jabeur had won eight straight games to jump into a 4-0 lead before the Czech halted the juggernaut with a break to get on board in the third set.

However, it proved to be only a minor hiccup for Jabeur who picked up another break in the next game and then held serve to love to seal the contest on her first match point.

"I knew she was going to come and really make me work to win a point," Jabeur said. "She`s a talented player, and I`m really happy that I woke up during the second set and I played much better in the third set.

"I`m glad I stepped in with my game. I was more aggressive in the second set, and especially tactically I was playing some angles that she didn`t like much."

Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur, the highest surviving seed in the women`s draw, recovered from losing her first set at this year`s Wimbledon to beat Czech Marie Bouzkova 3-6 6-1 6-1 on Tuesday and reach her maiden Grand Slam semi-final.

Tunisian third seed Ons Jabeur, the highest surviving seed in the women`s draw, recovered from losing her first set at this year`s Wimbledon to beat Czech Marie Bouzkova 3-6 6-1 6-1 on Tuesday and reach her maiden Grand Slam semi-final. Since losing in the opening round at this year`s Roland Garros in a shock defeat, Jabeur has won 10 straight matches on grass, having arrived at the All-England Club with a title in Berlin in the lead-up. Currently playing at her highest career ranking of second, Jabeur will next meet her friend -- 103rd-ranked Tatjana Maria, who earlier beat fellow German Jule Niemeier, for a place in Saturday`s final. Jabeur said it will be tough to play against her "barbecue buddy" Maria, who returned from maternity leave only last year after giving birth to her second daughter and reached her first major semi-final at the 47th attempt. "I love Tatjana so much and her family is really amazing," Jabeur said. "She`s a great friend. I am really happy for her that she`s in the semi-final. "She`s one of the examples that I wish players look up to because she really suffered to play and to win rounds in Grand Slams and look at her now. She`s in a semi-final after having two babies. It`s a really amazing story." The story of Jabeur, 27, has been no less amazing as she became the first Arab to reach a Grand Slam singles semi-final and is bidding to become the first woman from Africa to win a major. Jabeur, who had also reached the last eight of the 2020 Australian Open, said she was trying to inspire a new generation of tennis players in her country. "I hope this could push them more to do better and see more players on tour," she said. STOIC DEFENCE Coming into her second straight Wimbledon quarter-final, Jabeur had yet to lose a set in her four rounds. She used plenty of drop shots in the opening stages of the first set against Bouzkova but the 23-year-old Czech read them well to blunt one of the Tunisian`s main weapons. Jabeur failed to find a way past the Czech`s stoic defence as Bouzkova chased down most of her groundstrokes and was rewarded with a break of serve in the fifth game. A second break in the ninth got her the opening set. As the first set Jabeur had lost in this year`s tournament it seemed to wake up the Tunisian. The 27-year-old stepped up her aggression, started hitting her groundstrokes flatter and broke Bouzkova`s first service game of the second set. A second and a third break followed and the Tunisian soon levelled the match as her favourite drop shots once again found the mark on the lush green lawns. BATHROOM BREAK The Czech, who came into the Centre Court contest with six career wins over top-10 players, headed off for a lengthy bathroom break but could not change the momentum. Bouzkova, who had never got past the second round of a Grand Slam before this year`s championships, was 40-0 up in the second game when Jabeur won five straight points to break serve and then consolidated her advantage with a hold to love. Jabeur had won eight straight games to jump into a 4-0 lead before the Czech halted the juggernaut with a break to get on board in the third set. However, it proved to be only a minor hiccup for Jabeur who picked up another break in the next game and then held serve to love to seal the contest on her first match point. "I knew she was going to come and really make me work to win a point," Jabeur said. "She`s a talented player, and I`m really happy that I woke up during the second set and I played much better in the third set. "I`m glad I stepped in with my game. I was more aggressive in the second set, and especially tactically I was playing some angles that she didn`t like much."

Wimbledon: Ons Jabeur rallies past Marie Bouzkova to reach maiden major semi-final

The state of Florida in the United States restored the ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy after a judge temporarily stopped the state law. The “trigger law” was passed in the aftermath of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade but Judge John C Cooper of an appellate court in Florida’s capital of Tallahassee called the law “unconstitutional”. However, the state won an appeal on Tuesday and that meant that the measures are once again valid in Florida with immediate effect.

While Florida and Kentucky had similar judgements, it seems that the appeals will allow the fast application of the trigger laws. Earlier, the judgement by Judge Cooper faced a lot of criticism as the Republican lawmakers of the state were not happy in the delay when it comes to their application.

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“The Florida constitution does not include – and has never included – a right to kill an innocent unborn child,” said a spokesperson for Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, last week.

Republican representative Anthony Sabatini had also said that the party would be looking at even tougher abortion laws in the absence of Roe v Wade. “We must pass the heartbeat bill &amp; other strong … measures to protect Florida’s unborn children,” he wrote on Twitter.

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The pro-abortion groups did not take the development well as they criticised the stance taken by the Republican politicians.

“Florida politicians have turned their backs on women and people who can become pregnant, forcing us into a second-class status by denying us the right to make decisions about our bodies, our healthcare, and our futures,” the American Civil Liberties Union wrote in a tweet on Tuesday.

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The state of Florida in the United States restored the ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy after a judge temporarily stopped the state law. The “trigger law” was passed in the aftermath of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade but Judge John C Cooper of an appellate court in Florida’s capital of Tallahassee called the law “unconstitutional”. However, the state won an appeal on Tuesday and that meant that the measures are once again valid in Florida with immediate effect. While Florida and Kentucky had similar judgements, it seems that the appeals will allow the fast application of the trigger laws. Earlier, the judgement by Judge Cooper faced a lot of criticism as the Republican lawmakers of the state were not happy in the delay when it comes to their application. Also read | Highland Park parade shooting suspect charged with seven counts of murder “The Florida constitution does not include – and has never included – a right to kill an innocent unborn child,” said a spokesperson for Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, last week. Republican representative Anthony Sabatini had also said that the party would be looking at even tougher abortion laws in the absence of Roe v Wade. “We must pass the heartbeat bill & other strong … measures to protect Florida’s unborn children,” he wrote on Twitter. Also read | Nadhim Zahawi appointed UK Finance Minister after Rishi Sunak resignation The pro-abortion groups did not take the development well as they criticised the stance taken by the Republican politicians. “Florida politicians have turned their backs on women and people who can become pregnant, forcing us into a second-class status by denying us the right to make decisions about our bodies, our healthcare, and our futures,” the American Civil Liberties Union wrote in a tweet on Tuesday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Norwegian government has decided to step into the dispute between the oil and gas workers and employers and they have referred it to an independent board. The decision was taken after they were warned that the ongoing strikes could cut down the gas exports in the country by more than half. Three fields were shut due to the ongoing worker strike and the union even warned that more workers will be going on strike next week. "The announced escalation is critical in today's situation, both with regards to the energy crisis and the geopolitical situation we are in with a war in Europe," Labour Minister Marte Mjos Persen said in a statement according to a report by AFP.

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"Norwegian deliveries account for a quarter of European energy supplies, and Europe is entirely dependent on Norway delivering as a nation at a time when Russian supply cuts have created a very tight market for natural gas," the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association said in response.

The industry group known as the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association warned the government that around 56 per cent of the total gas exports can get affected by the strikes. That roughly amounted to a production loss of 341,000 barrels of oil a day – a major loss for the economy of the nation.

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"It is unjustifiable to allow gas production to stop to such an extent that this strike in the next few days is estimated to lead to," Persen said according to the report.

The Norwegian legislation provides a special power to the government where they can intervene and force parties in a labour dispute to drop the matter and decide it in front of a wage board.

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The Norwegian government has decided to step into the dispute between the oil and gas workers and employers and they have referred it to an independent board. The decision was taken after they were warned that the ongoing strikes could cut down the gas exports in the country by more than half. Three fields were shut due to the ongoing worker strike and the union even warned that more workers will be going on strike next week. "The announced escalation is critical in today's situation, both with regards to the energy crisis and the geopolitical situation we are in with a war in Europe," Labour Minister Marte Mjos Persen said in a statement according to a report by AFP. Also read | Highland Park parade shooting suspect charged with seven counts of murder "Norwegian deliveries account for a quarter of European energy supplies, and Europe is entirely dependent on Norway delivering as a nation at a time when Russian supply cuts have created a very tight market for natural gas," the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association said in response. The industry group known as the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association warned the government that around 56 per cent of the total gas exports can get affected by the strikes. That roughly amounted to a production loss of 341,000 barrels of oil a day – a major loss for the economy of the nation. Also read | Nadhim Zahawi appointed UK Finance Minister after Rishi Sunak resignation "It is unjustifiable to allow gas production to stop to such an extent that this strike in the next few days is estimated to lead to," Persen said according to the report. The Norwegian legislation provides a special power to the government where they can intervene and force parties in a labour dispute to drop the matter and decide it in front of a wage board. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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Lake County's State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said on Wednesday that they have charged the Highland Park parade mass shooting suspect - Robert E. Crimo III - with seven counts of first-degree murder. If the charges are proved in court, it will result into a life sentence for the suspect without any chance of parole. Jennifer Banek, Lake County Coroner, also said that the death toll has increased to seven after a person died in the hospital while more than 40 people were injured. Christopher Covelli, spokesperson for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, also confirmed the change in the tally.

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The suspect open fired on the July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois and after a manhunt that lasted around ten hours, Crimo was arrested from his car near the Highland Park area.

Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering hosted a press conference earlier in the day and she said that till now, the focus of the investigation was on the suspect but now they will be shifting it to "the victims and those left behind" as the area tries to recover from yet another mass shooting in the US.

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Covelli also said that the suspect was planning the attack “for several weeks” and during the attack, he wore women’s clothing in order to hide his identity and his facial tattoos.

"He blended right in with everybody else as they were running around, almost as (if) he was an innocent spectator as well," Covelli said according to a report on AFP.

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Lake County's State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said on Wednesday that they have charged the Highland Park parade mass shooting suspect - Robert E. Crimo III - with seven counts of first-degree murder. If the charges are proved in court, it will result into a life sentence for the suspect without any chance of parole. Jennifer Banek, Lake County Coroner, also said that the death toll has increased to seven after a person died in the hospital while more than 40 people were injured. Christopher Covelli, spokesperson for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, also confirmed the change in the tally. Also read | Nadhim Zahawi appointed UK Finance Minister after Rishi Sunak resignation The suspect open fired on the July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois and after a manhunt that lasted around ten hours, Crimo was arrested from his car near the Highland Park area. Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering hosted a press conference earlier in the day and she said that till now, the focus of the investigation was on the suspect but now they will be shifting it to "the victims and those left behind" as the area tries to recover from yet another mass shooting in the US. Also read | Russia claims Ukraine arms spreading to Middle East and black market Covelli also said that the suspect was planning the attack “for several weeks” and during the attack, he wore women’s clothing in order to hide his identity and his facial tattoos. "He blended right in with everybody else as they were running around, almost as (if) he was an innocent spectator as well," Covelli said according to a report on AFP. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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Scientists have decided to send a unique fingerprint painting in the Euclid spacecraft which is set for launch in 2023. The mission, which is aimed at exploring the evolution of the universe by the help of 3D mapping, will have the painting as a representation of human civilisation.

The painting will be depicting the Milky Way Galaxy and it was created by visual artist Lisa Pettibone along with 250 scientists and Euclid instrument scientist Tom Kitching. When asked about the motive of the painting, Kitching said - “After Euclid’s lifetime, it will just be floating in space. What if future beings found Euclid? How would they know anything about the humanity of the people?"

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The artist – Lisa Pettibone – said that the painting will add a “bit of humanity” in the Euclid project and added that the entire picture was done by the scientists by dipping their fingers in the paint.

“Although Euclid has always been beautiful in concept and materials, it didn’t really say anything about the people involved and humanity as a whole. We asked ourselves whether we could do something artistic that would speak to people,” Lisa said on the European Space Agency website.

“We wanted something authentic, not perfect, and not shaped too much. The result is a piece of art with a wonderful energy to it that captures all the energy of the people involved,” Lisa added.

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The picture will be fixed to Euclid after it was engraved onto a plaque by the use of lasers. It will also feature a short poem by poet Simon Barraclough in a typewriter font, ESA claimed.

“It is adding an element of humanity to a dark, vast space, where, as far as we can see, there is no other intelligent life,” Lisa said.

Scientists have decided to send a unique fingerprint painting in the Euclid spacecraft which is set for launch in 2023. The mission, which is aimed at exploring the evolution of the universe by the help of 3D mapping, will have the painting as a representation of human civilisation.

Scientists have decided to send a unique fingerprint painting in the Euclid spacecraft which is set for launch in 2023. The mission, which is aimed at exploring the evolution of the universe by the help of 3D mapping, will have the painting as a representation of human civilisation. The painting will be depicting the Milky Way Galaxy and it was created by visual artist Lisa Pettibone along with 250 scientists and Euclid instrument scientist Tom Kitching. When asked about the motive of the painting, Kitching said - “After Euclid’s lifetime, it will just be floating in space. What if future beings found Euclid? How would they know anything about the humanity of the people?" Also read | Is it possible for China to declare Moon as its own territory? Beijing rejects NASA's claims The artist – Lisa Pettibone – said that the painting will add a “bit of humanity” in the Euclid project and added that the entire picture was done by the scientists by dipping their fingers in the paint. “Although Euclid has always been beautiful in concept and materials, it didn’t really say anything about the people involved and humanity as a whole. We asked ourselves whether we could do something artistic that would speak to people,” Lisa said on the European Space Agency website. “We wanted something authentic, not perfect, and not shaped too much. The result is a piece of art with a wonderful energy to it that captures all the energy of the people involved,” Lisa added. Also read | Your brain is 'hotter' than previously thought, says this study The picture will be fixed to Euclid after it was engraved onto a plaque by the use of lasers. It will also feature a short poem by poet Simon Barraclough in a typewriter font, ESA claimed. “It is adding an element of humanity to a dark, vast space, where, as far as we can see, there is no other intelligent life,” Lisa said.

A fingertip painting to be sent to space to guide aliens to human civilisation

The world of football was rocked by yet another controversy as a Premier League international footballer was arrested in North London on suspicion of rape, according to Telegraph Sport. The report stated that the footballer is understood to be in his late 20s and the police has taken him in for questioning for the incident that took place last month. The arrest was later confirmed by Scotland Yard who issued an official statement stating the footballer is currently in their custody.

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For legal purposes, the name of the footballer was not released at the moment, but the Telegraph reported that his club was aware of the development and the subsequent questioning.

"On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police," the Met Police said in a statement according to the report. "It was reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022."

The police also said that the well-known footballer was held "at an address in Barnet on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains" and the enquiry is currently “ongoing”.

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Most Premier League teams are gearing up for their pre-season fixtures ahead of the new season of English football which starts on August 5. The Telegraph also said that the footballer is quite well known in the footballing world and was going to play in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.

However, this development can cast a huge shadow on his World Cup dreams and the upcoming days will be crucial in understanding where the investigation leads in this case.

The world of football was rocked by yet another controversy as a Premier League international footballer was arrested in North London on suspicion of rape, according to Telegraph Sport.

The world of football was rocked by yet another controversy as a Premier League international footballer was arrested in North London on suspicion of rape, according to Telegraph Sport. The report stated that the footballer is understood to be in his late 20s and the police has taken him in for questioning for the incident that took place last month. The arrest was later confirmed by Scotland Yard who issued an official statement stating the footballer is currently in their custody. Also read | Bumrah breaks Kapil Dev's record as he continues dream run in Edgbaston Test For legal purposes, the name of the footballer was not released at the moment, but the Telegraph reported that his club was aware of the development and the subsequent questioning. "On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police," the Met Police said in a statement according to the report. "It was reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022." The police also said that the well-known footballer was held "at an address in Barnet on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains" and the enquiry is currently “ongoing”. Also read | Chelsea plot shock move for Cristiano Ronaldo Most Premier League teams are gearing up for their pre-season fixtures ahead of the new season of English football which starts on August 5. The Telegraph also said that the footballer is quite well known in the footballing world and was going to play in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. However, this development can cast a huge shadow on his World Cup dreams and the upcoming days will be crucial in understanding where the investigation leads in this case.

Premier League footballer arrested in north London on suspicion of rape: Report

Snake Island, a strategic outpost in the Black Sea, has been dominating headlines for the past few days as Russian forces deserted their position after months of heavy shelling. A major moment on Monday saw Ukrainian forces raising their country’s flag on the island after a long time.

“The military operation has been concluded, and … the territory, Snake Island, has been returned to the jurisdiction of Ukraine,” Natalia Humeniuk, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s southern military command, told reporters according to The Guardian.

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While the Russian troops have completely deserted the island, the area near the Black Sea is still being considered as a “grey zone” by the Ukrainian authorities. A military official confirmed it to The Guardian that they will not be positioning a major number of forces in the area.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said that the area’s safety is not guaranteed by the pull back of the Russian forces. However, he hailed it as a step forward in the ongoing crisis.

&nbsp;“Step by step, we will push [Russia] out of our sea, our land, our sky,” Zelensky said.

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Ukraine has also accused Russia of using phosphorus bombs on the area. “Today at around 18:00... Russian air force SU-30 planes twice conducted strikes with phosphorus bombs on Zmiinyi island,” the Ukrainian forces said according to AFP.

Phosphorus bombs are incendiary weapons which leave a distinct white trail after it is used, and it is banned under an international convention (although with the exception of some military targets).

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Snake Island, a strategic outpost in the Black Sea, has been dominating headlines for the past few days as Russian forces deserted their position after months of heavy shelling.

Snake Island, a strategic outpost in the Black Sea, has been dominating headlines for the past few days as Russian forces deserted their position after months of heavy shelling. A major moment on Monday saw Ukrainian forces raising their country’s flag on the island after a long time. “The military operation has been concluded, and … the territory, Snake Island, has been returned to the jurisdiction of Ukraine,” Natalia Humeniuk, a spokesperson for Ukraine’s southern military command, told reporters according to The Guardian. Also read | Fight on, Vladimir Putin tells Russian troops after capture of Luhansk While the Russian troops have completely deserted the island, the area near the Black Sea is still being considered as a “grey zone” by the Ukrainian authorities. A military official confirmed it to The Guardian that they will not be positioning a major number of forces in the area. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said that the area’s safety is not guaranteed by the pull back of the Russian forces. However, he hailed it as a step forward in the ongoing crisis. “Step by step, we will push [Russia] out of our sea, our land, our sky,” Zelensky said. Also read | Al Jazeera journalist likely killed by Israel fire but not intentionally: US Ukraine has also accused Russia of using phosphorus bombs on the area. “Today at around 18:00... Russian air force SU-30 planes twice conducted strikes with phosphorus bombs on Zmiinyi island,” the Ukrainian forces said according to AFP. Phosphorus bombs are incendiary weapons which leave a distinct white trail after it is used, and it is banned under an international convention (although with the exception of some military targets). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. (With inputs from agencies)

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The suspected shooter was taken in custody after a mass shooting during a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois claimed the lives of six people and injured dozens more. According to CBS News, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen confirmed that the suspect was 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III and he was arrested by the authorities almost eight hours after the shooting.

Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neill said that the shooting took place around 10:15 am during the parade but the suspect was able to flee the scene. A manhunt followed which ended with the North Chicago police spotting Crimo’s car near the Westleigh Road and U.S. 41. Jogmen told CNN that Primo was taken into custody and charges were pending as the investigation continues.

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While the police did not give the reason why they zeroed in on Crimo as the suspect, the authorities were posted at his family home earlier. Lake County Major Crimes Task Force spokesman Chris Covelli told CBS News that the authorities believe that there was only shooter in the incident.

The incident in Chicago was the latest in the line of recent mass shooting in the US. According to Christopher Covelli, spokesperson for the Lake County major crime taskforce, the shooter used a “high-powered rifle” to open fire on the July 4th parade. While five people were pronounced dead right at the scene, a sixth person died after he was taken to the nearby hospital.

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“This murderer will be brought to justice,” the Illinois governor, JB Pritzker, said in a news conference in Highland Park. “If you are angry today, I’m here to tell you to be angry. I’m furious. I’m furious that yet more innocent lives were taken by gun violence,” he added.

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The suspected shooter was taken in custody after a mass shooting during a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois claimed the lives of six people and injured dozens more.

The suspected shooter was taken in custody after a mass shooting during a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Illinois claimed the lives of six people and injured dozens more. According to CBS News, Highland Park Police Chief Lou Jogmen confirmed that the suspect was 22-year-old Robert "Bobby" E. Crimo III and he was arrested by the authorities almost eight hours after the shooting. Highland Park Police Cmdr. Chris O'Neill said that the shooting took place around 10:15 am during the parade but the suspect was able to flee the scene. A manhunt followed which ended with the North Chicago police spotting Crimo’s car near the Westleigh Road and U.S. 41. Jogmen told CNN that Primo was taken into custody and charges were pending as the investigation continues. Also read | Highland Park: Six killed, several injured in shooting during US July 4 parade While the police did not give the reason why they zeroed in on Crimo as the suspect, the authorities were posted at his family home earlier. Lake County Major Crimes Task Force spokesman Chris Covelli told CBS News that the authorities believe that there was only shooter in the incident. The incident in Chicago was the latest in the line of recent mass shooting in the US. According to Christopher Covelli, spokesperson for the Lake County major crime taskforce, the shooter used a “high-powered rifle” to open fire on the July 4th parade. While five people were pronounced dead right at the scene, a sixth person died after he was taken to the nearby hospital. Also read | Joe Biden vows to keep fighting 'epidemic' of gun violence after Highland Park shooting “This murderer will be brought to justice,” the Illinois governor, JB Pritzker, said in a news conference in Highland Park. “If you are angry today, I’m here to tell you to be angry. I’m furious. I’m furious that yet more innocent lives were taken by gun violence,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that the government will continue their fight to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in the country after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Chicago claimed at least six lives. "I'm not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence," Biden said in the aftermath of the incident. The incident added to the list of recent shootings as it took place during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s office.

“Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day,” Biden said in the official White House statement.

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“I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries,” he added.

Meanwhile, during the July 4th barbecue with military families at the White House, Biden said that the US will “persevere” through this “exhausting and unsettling” period of time.

"The economy is growing, but not without pain. Liberty is under assault, assault both here and abroad," he said. "In recent days, there has been reason to think that this country is moving backward, that freedom has been reduced, that rights we assumed were protected are no longer."

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In conclusion, he added that the US has always been "a work in progress."

"After we've taken giant steps forward, we've taken a few steps backwards. And after doing the hard work of laying the foundation for a better future, the worst of our past has reached out and pulled us back on occasion," he said.

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that the government will continue their fight to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in the country after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Chicago claimed at least six lives.

United States President Joe Biden said on Monday that the government will continue their fight to end the "epidemic" of gun violence in the country after a mass shooting at a July 4 parade in Chicago claimed at least six lives. "I'm not going to give up fighting the epidemic of gun violence," Biden said in the aftermath of the incident. The incident added to the list of recent shootings as it took place during the Independence Day parade in Highland Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s office. “Jill and I are shocked by the senseless gun violence that has yet again brought grief to an American community on this Independence Day,” Biden said in the official White House statement. Also read | Highland Park: Six killed, several injured in shooting during US July 4 parade “I will monitor closely as we learn more about those whose lives have been lost and pray for those who are in the hospital with grievous injuries,” he added. Meanwhile, during the July 4th barbecue with military families at the White House, Biden said that the US will “persevere” through this “exhausting and unsettling” period of time. "The economy is growing, but not without pain. Liberty is under assault, assault both here and abroad," he said. "In recent days, there has been reason to think that this country is moving backward, that freedom has been reduced, that rights we assumed were protected are no longer." Also read | Al Jazeera journalist likely killed by Israel fire but not intentionally: US In conclusion, he added that the US has always been "a work in progress." "After we've taken giant steps forward, we've taken a few steps backwards. And after doing the hard work of laying the foundation for a better future, the worst of our past has reached out and pulled us back on occasion," he said.

Joe Biden vows to keep fighting 'epidemic' of gun violence after Highland Park shooting

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed unbeaten fifties to lead England`s mammoth chase of 378 against India on day four of rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston on Monday. At stumps, the hosts were 259/3 in 57 overs, needing just 119 on a sold-out final day to level the five-match series being played for the Pataudi Trophy. 
 
On a day on which rain chose not to interrupt play, England made merry as Root and Bairstow went back to the dressing room after making 76 off 110 balls and 73 off 89 deliveries respectively. Before this, on a pitch that had variable bounce and some turn for spinners, England took out the last seven Indian wickets for 120 runs, with Ben Stokes adding three more scalps, to bowl the visitors out for 245 in 81.5 overs. 
 
Then, the effect of the heavy roller on the pitch was apparent by the terrific opening stand of 107 between Alex Lees (56) and Zak Crawley (46), before a ball change after 20.5 overs fetched India three wickets in as many overs. But Root and Bairstow`s unconquered stand of 150 meant the day belonged to the hosts.

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India struck on the very first ball after tea as Bumrah enticed Ollie Pope to poke at a back-of-the-length ball coming in, which the batter did. But the ball held its line and took Pope`s outer edge behind to Pant, departing without troubling the scorers. 
 
In the next over, Lees inside-edged off Ravindra Jadeja into the leg-side and had no idea where the ball had gone. With Root already running from the non-striker`s end, Lees ran belatedly and was run out easily at the non-striker`s end. 
 
Bairstow got off the mark with a boundary through back-foot punch off Jadeja while Root survived lbw appeals off Jadeja and Shami as India lost two reviews in as many overs. The shift in gears came from the 37th over when Root reverse-swept and paddled Jadeja for a brace of boundaries. 
 
Bairstow had a life at 14 when an outside edge off his blade burst through Hanuma Vihari`s hands at the second slip, with the ball flying towards the boundary rope. That set the tone for the counterattack from the duo - Root bringing the sweep and whips to reach his half-century in 71 balls. 
 
Bairstow, on the other hand, found the gaps for boundaries through flicks, pulls and slices to reach his fifty with a brace through his square leg. He got another life at 39 when a faint edge on the flick didn`t stick into the gloves of a diving Pant. 
 
After reaching his fifty, Bairstow carved Shami through backward point for a boundary before playing a fierce hook off Siraj for a six over fine leg to keep England in the hunt of chasing their highest successful score in Test cricket. 
 
Earlier, Rishabh Pant followed up his 146 in the first innings with 57 while Cheteshwar Pujara notched up 66 in India`s second innings score of 245. Pujara added 16 more to his overnight total of 50 before cutting straight to the backward point in Stuart Broad`s first over. 
 
A controlled Pant reached his fifty with a delicate flick through the fine leg, becoming just the second Indian wicketkeeper after Farokh Engineer to get a century and fifty in the same Test. Shreyas Iyer, after hitting three boundaries, fell to the short ball again in the match, pulling straight to mid-wicket off Potts. 
 
Pant welcomed Jack Leach with a reverse sweep behind fine leg for a boundary despite falling on the ground. He tried to unsettle Leach`s line and length with another reverse sweep, but could only glove behind to first slip, finishing the match with 203 runs across both innings.

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Potts rattled Shardul Thakur with short balls, even striking him on side of the helmet once. In his next over, Thakur tried to take on the short ball with a pull but the top-edge flew to deep fine leg. Stokes then bounced out Shami before getting one to jag in sharply and force Jadeja to chop onto his stumps. He ended India`s innings by having Bumrah hole out to fine leg immediately after being hit for a six. 
 
In the pursuit of 378, Lees and Crawley hit two boundaries each to take England to 43 runs in eight overs. India`s introduction of Jadeja had little effect on England as Lees danced down the pitch to drive through mid-off before nailing the gap through point to make it two boundaries off his opening over. 
 
Lees continued to be eye-catchy in his stroke play, reaching his fifty in just 44 balls with a copybook style back-foot punch through cover-point off Siraj. Crawley, who survived a caught behind appeal off Jadeja, brought out some exquisite drives, flicks and started to find gaps crisply for fun. The left-right duo brought up England`s century in 19.5 overs, marking the first-century stand between the duo. 
 
For India, who got to change the ball after 20.5 overs, Bumrah brought himself on in the 22nd over and got success on the fourth ball as Crawley`s off-stump was castled, with the batter offering no shot to an in-ducker, providing India a vital breakthrough an over before tea. 
 
Post tea, India would find two more wickets before Root and Bairstow joined forces to bring England on the path of their fourth straight successful chase in as many Tests.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed unbeaten fifties to lead England`s mammoth chase of 378 against India on day four of rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston on Monday.

Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed unbeaten fifties to lead England`s mammoth chase of 378 against India on day four of rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston on Monday. At stumps, the hosts were 259/3 in 57 overs, needing just 119 on a sold-out final day to level the five-match series being played for the Pataudi Trophy. On a day on which rain chose not to interrupt play, England made merry as Root and Bairstow went back to the dressing room after making 76 off 110 balls and 73 off 89 deliveries respectively. Before this, on a pitch that had variable bounce and some turn for spinners, England took out the last seven Indian wickets for 120 runs, with Ben Stokes adding three more scalps, to bowl the visitors out for 245 in 81.5 overs. Then, the effect of the heavy roller on the pitch was apparent by the terrific opening stand of 107 between Alex Lees (56) and Zak Crawley (46), before a ball change after 20.5 overs fetched India three wickets in as many overs. But Root and Bairstow`s unconquered stand of 150 meant the day belonged to the hosts. Also read | Premier League footballer arrested in north London on suspicion of rape: Report India struck on the very first ball after tea as Bumrah enticed Ollie Pope to poke at a back-of-the-length ball coming in, which the batter did. But the ball held its line and took Pope`s outer edge behind to Pant, departing without troubling the scorers. In the next over, Lees inside-edged off Ravindra Jadeja into the leg-side and had no idea where the ball had gone. With Root already running from the non-striker`s end, Lees ran belatedly and was run out easily at the non-striker`s end. Bairstow got off the mark with a boundary through back-foot punch off Jadeja while Root survived lbw appeals off Jadeja and Shami as India lost two reviews in as many overs. The shift in gears came from the 37th over when Root reverse-swept and paddled Jadeja for a brace of boundaries. Bairstow had a life at 14 when an outside edge off his blade burst through Hanuma Vihari`s hands at the second slip, with the ball flying towards the boundary rope. That set the tone for the counterattack from the duo - Root bringing the sweep and whips to reach his half-century in 71 balls. Bairstow, on the other hand, found the gaps for boundaries through flicks, pulls and slices to reach his fifty with a brace through his square leg. He got another life at 39 when a faint edge on the flick didn`t stick into the gloves of a diving Pant. After reaching his fifty, Bairstow carved Shami through backward point for a boundary before playing a fierce hook off Siraj for a six over fine leg to keep England in the hunt of chasing their highest successful score in Test cricket. Earlier, Rishabh Pant followed up his 146 in the first innings with 57 while Cheteshwar Pujara notched up 66 in India`s second innings score of 245. Pujara added 16 more to his overnight total of 50 before cutting straight to the backward point in Stuart Broad`s first over. A controlled Pant reached his fifty with a delicate flick through the fine leg, becoming just the second Indian wicketkeeper after Farokh Engineer to get a century and fifty in the same Test. Shreyas Iyer, after hitting three boundaries, fell to the short ball again in the match, pulling straight to mid-wicket off Potts. Pant welcomed Jack Leach with a reverse sweep behind fine leg for a boundary despite falling on the ground. He tried to unsettle Leach`s line and length with another reverse sweep, but could only glove behind to first slip, finishing the match with 203 runs across both innings. Also read | Nadal swats away Van de Zandschulp to march into Wimbledon quarters Potts rattled Shardul Thakur with short balls, even striking him on side of the helmet once. In his next over, Thakur tried to take on the short ball with a pull but the top-edge flew to deep fine leg. Stokes then bounced out Shami before getting one to jag in sharply and force Jadeja to chop onto his stumps. He ended India`s innings by having Bumrah hole out to fine leg immediately after being hit for a six. In the pursuit of 378, Lees and Crawley hit two boundaries each to take England to 43 runs in eight overs. India`s introduction of Jadeja had little effect on England as Lees danced down the pitch to drive through mid-off before nailing the gap through point to make it two boundaries off his opening over. Lees continued to be eye-catchy in his stroke play, reaching his fifty in just 44 balls with a copybook style back-foot punch through cover-point off Siraj. Crawley, who survived a caught behind appeal off Jadeja, brought out some exquisite drives, flicks and started to find gaps crisply for fun. The left-right duo brought up England`s century in 19.5 overs, marking the first-century stand between the duo. For India, who got to change the ball after 20.5 overs, Bumrah brought himself on in the 22nd over and got success on the fourth ball as Crawley`s off-stump was castled, with the batter offering no shot to an in-ducker, providing India a vital breakthrough an over before tea. Post tea, India would find two more wickets before Root and Bairstow joined forces to bring England on the path of their fourth straight successful chase in as many Tests.

India vs England, 5th Test: Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow lead mammoth chase

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