11 children and teens were killed in a rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, raising fears of a wider war between Israel and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for the attack. Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the strike. Netanyahu is rushing back to Israel from the United States as tensions escalate.
In Gaza, at least 30 people, including seven children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a school being used as a shelter for displaced Palestinians. Negotiations for a cease-fire are ongoing as the conflict intensifies. Israel claims the airstrike targeted a Hamas command and control center, while Hamas denies any involvement. Israel has also ordered the evacuation of a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza.
Donald Trump and JD Vance held a campaign rally in Minnesota, a state that hasn’t supported the GOP in 52 years. Trump launched attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris during the rally, as the presidential campaign enters a critical phase. Meanwhile, Harris held her first fundraiser since becoming the likely Democratic nominee, raising more than $1.4 million with support from prominent Democrats.
Firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California received relief from cooler weather, as the blaze scorched an area larger than Los Angeles. In China, heavy rains from tropical storm Gaemi caused a mudslide that killed 11 people. The presidential election in Venezuela could lead to significant political changes, with President Maduro seeking another term.
Barcelona plans to phase out short-term rental units to protect the city’s housing supply for residents. Australian women dominated in the Olympic swimming events, winning gold medals in multiple categories. The Paris Olympics surfing competition commenced in Tahiti, with surfers facing challenging waves and wipeouts.
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