Hurricane Debby is forecasted to bring heavy rains and catastrophic flooding to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Debby is expected to bring potential record-setting rains, catastrophic flooding, and life-threatening storm surge to the Big Bend coast of Florida before moving slowly across the northern part of the state and stalling over the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina. The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that Debby is located about 100 miles west of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The storm is moving north at 12 mph. Debby is expected to make landfall around midday Monday. A tornado watch is in effect for parts of Florida and Georgia until 6 a.m. Monday.
US and allies are gearing up to defend Israel as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of a ‘multi-front war’ with Iran.
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel is currently engaged in a “multi-front war” with Iran and its proxies, prompting the United States and its allies to prepare for a potential counterstrike and to prevent further escalation of regional conflict. Recent tensions have risen due to nearly 10 months of warfare in Gaza, along with the recent killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ top political leader in Iran. Iran and its allies have blamed Israel for these incidents and have threatened retaliation. A White House adviser has stated that every effort is being made to prevent the situation from escalating.
Protesters in Bangladesh plan to march to the capital after a deadly weekend of clashes.
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Anti-government protesters in Bangladesh are set to march to the capital, Dhaka, on Monday following a weekend of violence that resulted in dozens of fatalities. The military has imposed an indefinite curfew, and authorities have cut off mobile internet in an effort to quell the unrest. According to the country’s leading Bengali-language newspaper, at least 95 people, including 14 police officers, died in clashes on Sunday. What started as demonstrations against a government job quota system escalated into violent confrontations with police and pro-government activists, resulting in over 200 deaths. This has led protest and opposition leaders to call for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, sparking nationwide protests.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index plunges nearly 13% amid global market concerns over the US economy.
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index has dropped almost 13%, continuing the sell-offs that rattled markets last week. Most major markets also saw declines, while shares in mainland China rose. Last week, concerns about the US economy struggling under high interest rates meant to control inflation caused stock market turmoil. Early Monday, S&P 500 and Dow industrials futures were down over 1%. A report released on Friday showing slower-than-expected job growth in the US in July rattled investors, overshadowing the record highs the Nikkei had reached earlier this year.
Republican strategists advise Trump to focus on the economy and counter Vice President Kamala Harris’ ‘Freedom’ message.
Republican strategists who have campaigned against Donald Trump suggest that they understand his current strategy against Vice President Kamala Harris. With Harris entering the race following President Joe Biden’s decision not to seek reelection, the dynamics of the campaign have shifted. False attacks by Trump on Harris’ Black identity have raised concerns among top Republicans, who fear he might lose an election they believe is in his favor. They recommend that Trump concentrate on the economy and immigration. A former strategist for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio believes that Trump is testing out various messages and will eventually find an effective attack line against Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris faces backlash for her past stance on fracking as Trump targets voters in Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In an effort to win Pennsylvania’s support, Vice President Kamala Harris has renounced her previous opposition to fracking. However, this has not stopped Republican Donald Trump from using her former position to sway working-class voters in the crucial swing state where the industry provides jobs. During his recent appearance in Pennsylvania, Trump repeatedly warned that Harris would ban fracking, causing economic devastation in the nation’s second-largest natural gas state. Harris had called for a ban on fracking during her presidential primary campaign in 2019.
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif speaks out against bullying after facing backlash over gender misconceptions.
PARIS (AP) — Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has denounced the hateful scrutiny and backlash she has received over misconceptions about her gender as damaging to human dignity. She has called for an end to bullying of athletes after experiencing intense international criticism. In an interview with SNTV, a sports video partner of The Associated Press, the Algerian athlete shared her challenging Olympic journey. Khelif expressed her gratitude to the International Olympic Committee and its president, Thomas Bach, for their unwavering support amidst controversy stirred up by the banned former governing body of Olympic boxing regarding her participation in Paris.
Global voices express alarm over increasing arrests in Venezuela following a disputed election.
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Concerns have been raised worldwide over the rising number of arrests in Venezuela in the aftermath of contested elections last weekend. Pope Francis described Venezuela as being in a “critical situation” during his traditional Sunday homily at the Vatican. This statement came shortly after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced the arrest of 2,000 opponents. At a rally in Caracas, Maduro pledged to make more arrests and send them to prison. A US official expressed worry on Sunday about the potential for political instability if the arrests persist. The Pope appealed to all parties to seek truth and avoid violence.
UK Prime Minister Starmer condemns attack on asylum-seeker hotel as far-right violence escalates.
LONDON (AP) — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denounced an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in northern England as “far-right thuggery.” In a statement on Sunday, the prime minister promised to pursue those responsible for the violence amidst ongoing unrest across various parts of the country. Police in the town of Rotherham struggled to contain a mob of far-right rioters attempting to break into a hotel housing asylum-seekers. Clad in masks, the rioters hurled objects at the police, who worked to prevent them from entering the Holiday Inn Express. A small fire in a waste container was also reported.
More Olympians set to compete in Seine River as concerns about water quality linger.
PARIS (AP) — At the Paris Olympics, the safety of the water in the Seine River for hosting swimming events has been a significant concern. Bacteria levels in the river fluctuate regularly, prompting daily water samples to be tested to assess risks to athletes and determine if swimming events should proceed in the historically polluted waterway. In making decisions about holding events in the river, World Triathlon’s medical committee considers water quality analysis, sanitation inspection, and weather forecasts. Following a delay, triathletes finally competed in the river on Wednesday. Organizers announced on Sunday night that the triathlon mixed relay would take place on Monday morning, including a swimming leg in the Seine.
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