Twin Falls, Idaho — Police said Aug. 1 an afternoon shooting at a local burger fast-food restaurant left multiple people dead or injured; the shooter is dead. Authorities have not released a confirmed casualty count or explained how the shooter died, and have not disclosed a motive. City official Joshua Palmer told local media at least three people were killed and two injured. Multiple nearby roads were closed and large numbers of police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded; authoriti

The China Cotton Association said U.S. allegations of "forced labor" lack factual and legal basis and that U.S. sanctions have seriously disrupted the global cotton industry and supply chains. The association said the measures infringe on Chinese firms’ legal rights and asserted China's cotton and textile sector — with the most complete global industry chain, a very large domestic market and increasingly diversified international channels — has the ability to respond. It called on domestic cotton and textile companies to strengthen cooperation, diversify markets and bolster supply-chain resilience to counter external restrictions.

According to Israel's Channel 13, the White House said Iran will pay a heavy price until it returns to the negotiating table.