Israel and Hezbollah engaged in a series of strikes along the Lebanon border, with Israel launching airstrikes in response to a purported Hezbollah plot for a large-scale attack. The exchange of fire marks the most intense clashes since the 2006 war between the two sides, raising concerns of a potentially dangerous escalation. Egypt warned of comprehensive instability in the region due to the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas continued in Cairo, with fears that the latest violence could hinder progress.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are ramping up their campaign efforts in Georgia following the Democratic convention in Chicago. The campaign announced a fundraising total of $40 million after Harris’ convention speech, bringing their total to $540 million. In comparison, former President Donald Trump’s campaign raised $47.5 million in July. Amidst the political landscape, Hurricane Hone passed by Hawaii’s Big Island, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall, prompting storm warnings.
In Germany, a suspect linked to the Islamic State was arrested in connection with a deadly knife attack that killed three people and injured eight others. Additionally, astronauts stranded in space since June will now return to Earth with SpaceX in February after issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The decision, despite Boeing’s confidence in its craft, signals a setback for the company’s space ambitions. In other news, the oldest federal judge at 97 refuses to retire, Latina quinceañeras are embracing modern trends, and a billionaire CEO was arrested in Paris.
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