Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening around the world. Here are five important stories you need to know this morning.
Heavy rains are causing major damage to the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii. The Telegraph reports an 11-foot section of wall has crumbled and stones have fallen from an arch at the Temple of Venus.
Although Ellen DeGeneres used an Android in front of the crowds at the Oscars on Sunday, she was all about her iPhone backstage.
The Oscar Pistorius murder trial has started with testimony from Pistorius’ neighbor. The neighbor described being awakened by “a woman’s terrible screams," CNN reported. "Then I also heard a man screaming for help. Three times he yelled for help," the neighbor continued.
Apple has officially announced the much-rumored iOS in the car system. The system, called Apple CarPlay, is being billed by the company as “the best iPhone experience on four wheels.”
A surprising move by the hardline hermit kingdom: North Korea has released Australian missionary John Short after he was found guilty of distributing Biblical tracts in the country. Time reported that Short, a resident of Hong Kong, has landed in Beijing. He had been held in North Korea since early February.