Israel expands evacuation orders following deadly strike on Gaza school shelter
In southern Gaza, the Israeli military has issued more evacuation orders after a deadly airstrike on a school that was being used as a shelter. The new orders on Sunday cover areas in and around Khan Younis, including parts of a humanitarian zone declared by Israel where rockets had reportedly been launched. These mass evacuations have been a common occurrence as Israeli troops return to areas heavily hit in previous clashes with Palestinian militants. The majority of Gaza’s population, around 2.3 million people, have been displaced multiple times during the 10-month war. Palestinian health officials report that 80 people were killed in the airstrike on Saturday, while the military disputes this number and claims to have targeted 19 fighters with precise munitions.
‘I don’t want to die,’ Uvalde student tells 911 dispatcher during mass shooting
During a tragic incident at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers, terrified students and staff made desperate calls to 911 for help. One student pleaded for assistance, expressing fear of dying and reporting multiple casualties. Recordings of these calls, along with other audio and video materials from the May 24, 2022, shooting, were released by Uvalde city officials after a legal battle with news organizations seeking transparency regarding one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history.
Harris vows to end tips’ tax for service industry workers, echoing Trump’s promise
Vice President Kamala Harris has committed to eliminating federal taxes on tips received by employees in the service industry, mirroring a similar promise made by Republican Donald Trump. This rare moment of alignment between the two political figures was announced by Harris at a rally in Las Vegas, a city heavily reliant on industries such as hotels and restaurants. Trump had previously made the same pledge during his own rally in June, and he has since accused Harris of copying his proposal, claiming that she lacks original ideas and can only steal from him.
Donald Trump’s campaign claims email hack by Iranian actors
Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has alleged that it was hacked, attributing the breach to Iranian actors who reportedly stole and distributed sensitive internal documents. While specific evidence linking Iran to the cyberattack has not been provided, this claim follows a report from Microsoft detailing foreign interference attempts in the 2024 U.S. campaign. The report mentioned an instance in which an Iranian military intelligence unit targeted a high-ranking official of a presidential campaign using a compromised email account of a former senior advisor.
Families of Brazilian plane crash victims gather in Sao Paulo for identification process
In Sao Paulo, families of the victims of a tragic plane crash in Brazil have assembled as forensic experts work on identifying the remains of the 62 individuals who lost their lives in the accident. Authorities have confirmed the identification of the pilot and co-pilot as the first steps in this process. The crash involved an ATR 72 twin-engine turboprop operated by Brazilian airline Voepass, en route to Guarulhos international airport in Sao Paulo when it went down near Vinhedo, around 50 miles north of the city.
Debby exits the U.S., with lingering flooding risks and power outages
After causing havoc with tornadoes and flooding across the U.S., Debby has finally moved out of the country. While the storm has departed, a flood warning remains in effect in parts of northern New York until Saturday night, and nearly 170,000 homes and businesses across several states are still without power. Debby’s impact led to evacuations and rescues in south-central New York and north-central Pennsylvania, concluding a destructive path along the East Coast after first hitting Florida as a hurricane.
Sacred circumcision ritual in Uganda faces controversy
The annual circumcision ritual known as Imbalu, which involves thousands of boys, has begun in a remote region of Uganda amid contentious debates. The local king’s decision to open the festivities to the public, with financial support from the Ugandan government and a corporate sponsor, has sparked concern among the Bamasaaba ethnic group. Some question whether this sacred ritual should be transformed into a public spectacle for outsiders or remain a solemn ceremony maintained by families to prepare their sons for the traditional rite of passage.
Sifan Hassan wins women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics
Sifan Hassan secured victory in the women’s marathon at the Paris Olympics by overtaking Tigst Assefa in the final stretch to claim her third distance medal of the Games. Her Olympic record time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 55 seconds earned her another accolade, adding to her bronze medals in the 5,000 and 10,000 events. With a total of six Olympic medals, Hassan’s incredible performance in Paris comes after her triumphs in Tokyo, where she won the 5,000 and 10,000 races and finished third in the 1,500. Assefa clinched the silver medal, while Hellen Obiri of Kenya took the bronze.
Boxer Lin Yu-ting wins gold at Olympics, defying scrutiny
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting claimed a gold medal in the women’s featherweight division at the Paris Olympics, following in the footsteps of Imane Khelif by responding elegantly to the intense scrutiny faced by both boxers. Despite facing controversy and misinformation regarding their gender, Lin defeated Julia Szeremeta of Poland 5:0 in the final battle at Roland Garros, securing Taiwan’s first Olympic boxing gold. Both fighters exhibited resilience and determination throughout the tournament, rising above criticisms and biases to deliver exceptional performances.
American gymnast Jordan Chiles faces potential loss of bronze medal
Romania’s Ana Barbosu may replace American gymnast Jordan Chiles as the Olympic bronze medalist in the floor exercise event following a decision by the International Gymnastics Federation to restore Barbosu’s third-place ranking. This ruling came after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal from Chiles’ coach that initially placed her on the podium.
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
