A rocket strike from Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 12 youths. There are concerns that this incident could potentially lead to a war between Israel and Hezbollah.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Following a rocket strike from Lebanon hitting a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, which resulted in the deaths of 12 children and teens, the Middle East is on edge anticipating a possible increase in violence. This attack, deemed the deadliest against civilians by the Israeli military since Oct. 7, has escalated fears of a broader regional conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attack. The timing of this incident is sensitive, as negotiations for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas are underway to end the ongoing war in Gaza and release approximately 110 hostages still held there.
An Israeli airstrike targeted a school in Gaza where displaced Palestinians were sheltering, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 individuals, including children.
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — In central Gaza, an Israeli airstrike struck a school housing displaced Palestinians, causing the fatalities of at least 30 individuals, including seven children. The attack took place on Saturday as negotiators prepared to meet international mediators the following day to discuss a proposed cease-fire. Thousands of people were seeking shelter at the girls’ school in Deir al-Balah when it was targeted. While Israel’s military claimed to have aimed at a Hamas command and control center used for storing weapons and planning attacks, Hamas refuted these allegations. Concurrently, Israel’s military ordered the evacuation of a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza in preparation for a planned strike on Khan Younis.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign has raised $200 million in its first week and recruited 170,000 volunteers.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Following Vice President Kamala Harris emerging as the likely Democratic presidential nominee, her campaign has raked in $200 million in donations within the first week. The campaign announced this staggering fundraising achievement on Sunday, revealing that approximately 66% of the donations came from first-time contributors in the 2024 election cycle. Additionally, over 170,000 volunteers have signed up to support the Harris campaign through activities such as phone banking and canvassing. With Election Day just 100 days away, the campaign’s communications director, Michael Tyler, emphasized the momentum Harris has gained, although acknowledging that the election’s outcome will ultimately depend on a small number of voters in key states.
Donald Trump and JD Vance joined forces to campaign in Minnesota, a state that has not supported the GOP for 52 years.
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (AP) — Concluding a rally in Minnesota, Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, aimed to energize supporters as the presidential campaign entered its crucial final 100-day stretch. The rally, which took place in St. Cloud on Saturday, was perceived as a strategic move by Trump to potentially force Democrats to divert resources to a state they might typically overlook. However, this approach could also pose a risk for the Republican nominee if his focus shifts away from traditional battleground states. Trump continued his pattern of launching pointed attacks against his anticipated opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, particularly on issues of crime and immigration, while Harris engaged in fundraising efforts in Massachusetts on the same day.
Firefighters, aided by cooler weather, are battling a massive blaze that has consumed an area larger than Los Angeles.
FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters are actively combatting a wildfire in northern California, which experienced a significant increase in size before cooler temperatures and higher humidity offered some respite. Officials announced on Saturday that the Park Fire, the largest in California this year, might slow down due to the improved weather conditions. The fire’s intensity and rapid spread drew unfavorable comparisons to the devastating Paradise fire in 2018, which claimed the lives of 85 individuals and destroyed 11,000 homes. Once again, Paradise is under threat, with the town placed under an evacuation warning alongside other communities in Butte County.
Lawmakers from six countries have reported being pressured by Beijing not to attend a summit in Taiwan.
BEIJING (AP) — Politicians from at least six nations have disclosed that Chinese diplomats are exerting pressure on them to abstain from participating in a China-focused summit in Taiwan. Lawmakers from countries such as Bolivia, Colombia, Slovakia, North Macedonia, and Bosnia, as well as an unnamed Asian nation, revealed receiving texts, calls, and urgent requests for meetings that conflict with their plans to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance conference in Taiwan. These efforts to isolate the self-governed island are viewed as part of China’s strategy. The IPAC, comprising lawmakers from 35 nations, is scheduled to commence the summit in Taiwan on Monday and has long faced resistance from the Chinese government.
A mudslide in China, triggered by heavy rains from tropical storm Gaemi, claimed the lives of at least 12 individuals.
BEIJING (AP) — Reports from Chinese state media confirm that a mudslide resulting from heavy rains in southeastern China led to the deaths of 12 people after hitting a homestay house in a mountainous tourist area. Six injured individuals were successfully rescued following the mudslide on Sunday morning. In another incident, a delivery person on a scooter lost their life on Saturday in Shanghai after being struck by a falling tree. These tragic incidents are linked to Typhoon Gaemi, which weakened to a tropical storm following its landfall on Thursday. Authorities in Taiwan have raised the death toll to 10 from the storm.
Venezuela’s presidential election could usher in a significant shift in politics or grant President Maduro another six-year term in office.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — On Sunday, polling stations in Venezuela opened for a presidential election that could bring about major changes in the country’s political landscape or prolong President Nicolás Maduro’s policies for an additional six years. The outcome of this election will have far-reaching implications throughout the Americas, as both government opponents and supporters have expressed their intentions to emigrate if Maduro secures another term. Over 7.7 million individuals have already left the country, and approximately 17 million Venezuelans are eligible to cast their votes in this election.
Despite a calf injury, Simone Biles displayed an impressive performance during Olympic gymnastics qualifying.
PARIS (AP) — Competing in Olympic qualifying at the Bercy Arena, Simone Biles achieved an all-around total of 59.566 despite grappling with a left calf injury that caused her to limp. Biles appeared to exacerbate the injury while warming up on the floor exercise during the second rotation. Despite this setback, she had her ankle taped and proceeded to deliver a captivating performance, showcasing her remarkable skills that have defined her gymnastics career.
A pre-race triathlon event for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, scheduled to take place in the Seine River, was canceled due to concerns about water quality.
PARIS (AP) — Organizers decided to cancel the swimming leg of a triathlon familiarization event planned for Paris’ Seine River amid ongoing doubts regarding water quality. The decision to cancel the event on Sunday was made during discussions about water quality involving World Triathlon officials, city authorities, and regional representatives responsible for conducting tests. Despite substantial investments to prepare the Seine for the upcoming Games, with the government assuring that the river would meet cleanliness standards, persistent concerns remain. Heavy rain during the opening ceremony reignited worries about the river’s suitability to host swimming events.
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