Deadly violence continues in Gaza despite efforts by mediators to secure a truce
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, all from the same family. This strike occurred on Saturday, just days after the death toll in the ongoing 10-month war between Israel and Hamas reached 40,000. The airstrike took place shortly after officials from the United States, Egypt, and Qatar concluded two days of cease-fire talks with optimism for a potential deal. According to a joint statement from the mediators, a proposal has been presented to bridge the gaps between Israel and Hamas, and negotiations are expected to continue in Cairo next week to finalize the details of the deal.
Additionally, a woman and her two children were among the 10 individuals killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
NABATIEH, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Syrian nationals, including a woman and her two children. This strike occurred early on Saturday in Wadi al-Kfour in Nabatieh province and is among the deadliest in Lebanon since the conflict between the Hezbollah militant group and the Israeli military began. Hezbollah has stated that they will cease their attacks once a truce is reached in the Gaza Strip. Following the Israeli strike, Hezbollah retaliated by launching rockets at the northern Israeli community of Ayelet HaShahar, causing multiple fires but no reported injuries.
Hurricane Ernesto has made landfall on Bermuda as a category 1 storm
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Ernesto has made landfall on the small British Atlantic territory of Bermuda, with residents preparing for strong winds and potential coastal flooding. The category 1 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph), is expected to bring hurricane-strength winds until Saturday afternoon, followed by tropical storm-strength winds into Sunday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center and the Bermuda government.
Ukrainian forces have caused significant destruction in the Kursk operation, with Associated Press journalists visiting a seized Russian town
SUDZHA, Russia (AP) — Ukrainian forces have left a trail of destruction in their incursion into Russia, specifically targeting the town of Sudzha. Artillery fire has damaged a statue of Soviet founder Vladimir Lenin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the town is now under his troops’ control. Ukrainian forces have made significant advances in Russian territory, hoping to alter the course of the conflict, which began on Aug. 6.
Aid groups in Gaza are working to prevent a potential polio outbreak by increasing vaccinations
CAIRO (AP) — Aid groups in Gaza are urgently calling for a pause in the conflict to ramp up vaccinations and prevent a polio outbreak. With one confirmed case and several suspected cases, polio, which had been eradicated in Gaza 25 years ago, poses a serious threat due to declining vaccination rates during the ongoing war. Health authorities are preparing to vaccinate 640,000 children in the coming weeks to mitigate the risk of a widespread outbreak.
The ‘uncommitted’ movement, a pro-Palestinian protest-vote movement, faces challenges with top Democrats as the DNC convenes
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — As the Democratic National Convention commences, supporters of the “uncommitted” movement, which arose from dissatisfaction with President Joe Biden’s handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, could play a significant role. Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign have engaged with movement leaders to address concerns and establish cooperation. While there is cautious optimism among movement leaders, they maintain that their demands, including speaking opportunities at the convention, have not been fully met.
Chicago prepares to host the Democratic National Convention, with various stakeholders seeking attention
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago, a city with a history of hosting political conventions, is gearing up to host the Democratic National Convention. As the event draws near, city leaders, residents, and activists are vying for attention to shape the city’s reputation and influence the convention’s proceedings.
A strategist involved in Governor DeSantis’ presidential bid is collaborating with Elon Musk to mobilize voters for Trump’s campaign
Donald Trump’s campaign is leveraging external groups like America PAC, funded in part by Elon Musk, to manage canvassing and voter mobilization efforts. Generra Peck, a key figure from Governor DeSantis’ failed presidential bid, has been tasked with overseeing the group’s operations. Peck’s close ties to Musk have facilitated this collaboration, despite challenges faced during DeSantis’ campaign launch. This partnership underscores the risks of outsourcing core campaign functions to independent groups.
Congo’s humanitarian crisis exacerbates mpox outbreaks, prompting a global health emergency
GOMA, Congo (AP) — The humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo has contributed to the spread of mpox outbreaks, leading to a global health emergency declared by the World Health Organization. Congo accounts for over 96% of global mpox cases this year, with a new variant detected in other African countries. The crisis in Congo, exacerbated by conflict-induced displacement, poses challenges in containing the outbreak.
Details emerge about the final days of Matthew Perry, revealing struggles with addiction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Following the arrest of five individuals linked to his overdose death, details have surfaced about the final days of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. He battled addiction to the surgical anesthetic ketamine, obtaining the substance illegally and ultimately succumbing to an overdose at the age of 54.
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