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JD Vance accepted the Republican Party's nomination for vice president during his speech at the Republican National Convention. He praised Donald Trump's dedication over the past eight years, emphasizing Trump's relentless efforts in fighting for the United States.
 

US President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas, experiencing mild symptoms. He was scheduled to speak at the UnidosUS event but had to cut short his trip. The announcement of his positive test by organizer Janet Murguia caused disappointment among attendees.
 

Former President Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate during the Republican National Convention, despite surviving an assassination attempt. Vance, known for his 2016 memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy,' supports an 'America First' policy and has criticized US foreign interventions, except for strong backing of Israel. His selection aims to energize the Republican base.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Niroshana, 41, tragically died after being shot at his Ambalangoda residence in Sri Lanka's Galle district. A right-arm fast bowler and lower-order batsman, he played for Galle Cricket Club and the Sri Lankan U19 team, captaining it in 10 matches. 

The Comoros-flagged oil tanker "Prestige Falcon" capsized off Oman's coast, with 16 crew members, including 13 Indians and 3 Sri Lankans, missing. The tanker, en route to Aden, remains submerged. Omani authorities initiated a search-and-rescue operation near Duqm. The cause of the incident is unclear, with efforts focused on locating the crew.

The shooting took place on the eve of Ashoura, a significant day of remembrance for the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, which is observed during the Islamic month of Muharram, one of the holiest months for Shiite Muslims.

At Jumaisi's residence, police discovered multiple mobile phones, identity cards, a machete suspected to have been used in the murders, industrial rubber gloves, rolls of sellotape, and a dozen nylon sacks similar to those found containing the victims' remains.

The body of a spade-toothed whale, an extraordinarily rare species that has never been observed alive, has been discovered on a beach in southern Otago province, New Zealand, scientists announced.

Scientists discovered a large cave near the Apollo 11 landing site on the Moon, accessible through a collapsed lava tube in the Sea of Tranquility. Radar data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed the cave's existence, suggesting potential future lunar bases. The find could aid in understanding lunar geology and support extended human exploration missions.

Although the bid on Trump’s life failed, a former fire chief at the rally was killed and two persons were grievously injured. The Secret Service located the shooter within minutes and shot him dead. It is uncertain how this incident will impact Trump’s campaign.