At least 12 children and teens were killed in a rocket strike at a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. This strike is the deadliest on an Israeli target along the northern border since the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began, raising fears of a wider regional war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Hezbollah will face consequences for the attack. Hezbollah denies any involvement in the strike. Netanyahu is returning from the United States, and Israel reports that 20 others were wounded in the attack.
In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike hit a school being used by displaced Palestinians, killing at least 30 people, including seven children. Negotiations for a cease-fire are ongoing as thousands of people seek shelter at various locations in Gaza. Israel claims the airstrike targeted a Hamas command and control center, while Hamas denies any involvement. Israel is also ordering further evacuations in Gaza ahead of planned strikes.
Donald Trump and JD Vance campaigned in Minnesota, a state that has not supported the GOP in 52 years. Trump’s rally in St. Cloud featured strong rhetoric against his potential opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, on the other hand, held a successful fundraiser in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with support from prominent Democratic figures.
Firefighters are battling a large wildfire in northern California, which has quickly spread to an area larger than Los Angeles. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity could help slow the fire’s progress. Meanwhile, Chinese diplomats are pressuring lawmakers from multiple countries not to attend a summit in Taiwan. In China, a mudslide claimed 11 lives, while heavy rains from tropical storm Gaemi continue to impact the region.
The presidential election in Venezuela could lead to significant political shifts, while Barcelona plans to eliminate short-term rental units to protect housing for full-time residents. Concerns over water quality in the Seine River have led to the cancellation of a pre-race triathlon event in Paris.
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