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1. Mass shooting in Shreveport, La., a case of domestic violence, local authorities confirm

   

   Just 10 days after local authorities in Caddo Parish, La., announced a new domestic violence unit, a father killed eight children, including seven of his own, and injured two women in Shreveport, officials said during a news conference on Monday — the worst mass shooting in the United States in more than two years.

2. U.K. prime minister says he didn't know Epstein-linked ambassador failed vetting process

   

   U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke today about the fact that Peter Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the U.S. despite a recommendation against him receiving security clearance.

3. Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, handing reins to hardware leader John Ternus

   

   Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company's market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion US during an iPhone-fuelled era of prosperity.

4. What is China's endgame for the war in Iran? | About That

   

   The U.S. war on Iran indirectly opens the door for China to help reshape the world order as the ceasefire deadline looms. Andrew Chang explains how China, Iran's largest oil customer, takes a unique position in this war to become the new 'global grown-up' in the room. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Adobe Stock, Reuters and Getty Images

5. Why Harvey Weinstein is headed to New York court for the third time

   

   Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is scheduled to go back to court Tuesday, in his third New York trial regarding various allegations of rape and sexual assault.