Gigi Hadid and her friend Leah Nicole McCarthy were arrested in the Cayman Islands last week after a search of their luggage revealed a small amount of marijuana. The pair, who arrived on a private aircraft from the US, were released on bail and are due to appear in court on August 10. The Cayman Islands have a long history of criminalizing marijuana, but it has been legal for medical use since 2016.
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This article tells the story of Timothy Shaddock, a 51-year-old sailor who was lost at sea for three months with his dog, Bella. After his boat's electronics system was damaged during rough seas, he was rescued by fishermen in the Pacific Ocean. At a news conference, Shaddock expressed his gratitude to the fishermen who saved him and vowed to never give up sailing. His story is a reminder of the power of the human spirit and the courage of those who take to the sea.
President Joe Biden and Israeli President Isaac Herzog met at the White House on Tuesday to reaffirm their commitment to the U.S.-Israel relationship and discuss issues such as the Iranian nuclear threat, Hezbollah operations and internal issues in Israel. On Wednesday, they will address Congress to further discuss ways to advance freedom and security for Israelis and Palestinians, address Iran’s “destabilizing behavior” and “deepen Israel’s regional integration.”
A U.S. national has been detained by North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea, according to the United Nations. The individual crossed the Military Demarcation Line without authorization and is currently in North Korean custody. The United States has not yet commented on the incident and it is unclear why the individual crossed the border or what the consequences might be.
A sailor and his dog have been rescued after being stranded in the South Pacific Ocean for more than two months. Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella survived by drinking rain water and eating raw fish that Shaddock was able to catch. Shaddock is now receiving medical care and is expected to make a full recovery.
This week, the Northern Hemisphere has experienced heat waves and flooding due to extreme weather conditions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported that temperatures are expected to continue to rise, with Phoenix, Arizona potentially tying the heat record set in 1974. The WMO has warned that the heat wave is likely to continue into August, highlighting the effects of global warming and the need to take action.
On Monday, a married couple and their daughter were killed and wounded, respectively, after a section of the Kerch Bridge between Russia and the Moscow-annexed Crimean Peninsula was blown up. The incident has caused tension between the two countries, with both accusing each other of being responsible, and has sparked international outrage. The United Nations Security Council is expected to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the incident.
Kevin Spacey is on trial in the U.K. for sexual assault allegations from four men, with Elton John providing testimony in support of Spacey's version of events. Spacey's lawyers are arguing that the accuser confused the year of the ball and that Spacey was not present at the time of the alleged assault. The trial is ongoing and a verdict is yet to be reached.