Jul 31 Witkoff, Huckabee will inspect Gaza food distribution amid rising death toll of Palestinians seeking aid By Wafaa Shurafa, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The White House says envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza on Friday. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 4:14 Hawaii avoids major damage after massive earthquake triggers tsunami By Stephanie Sy, Winston Wilde A major earthquake off the coast of Russia set off widespread tsunami alerts and evacuations all across the Pacific. It was the strongest quake on the planet since 2011, and the sixth largest ever recorded. Moderate tsunami waves reached the… Continue watching
Jul 30 Watch 9:05 News Wrap: Israeli strikes and gunfire kill at least 46 in Gaza In our news wrap Wednesday, Gaza health authorities say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least 46, New York police say the Park Avenue gunman bought the rifle used in the attack from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino,… Continue watching
Jul 30 Canada to recognize a Palestinian state in September, prime minister says By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Wednesday, the latest in a series of symbolic announcements that are part of a broader global shift against Israel's policies in Gaza. Continue reading
Jul 30 Kamchatka earthquake is among top 10 strongest ever recorded. Here’s what they have in common By Dee Ninis, Monash University, John Townend, Victoria University of Wellington Today at about 11:30am local time, a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula in the country’s far east. Originating at a depth of roughly 20 kilometres, today’s powerful earthquake – among the ten strongest… Continue reading
Jul 30 18 EU countries turn to new defense fund as U.S. no longer considers Europe’s security a priority By Associated Press Eighteen European Union countries have applied for billions of euros from a new defense fund aimed at helping Europe provide for its own security, the bloc’s executive branch said Wednesday, with Poland seeking more than a third of the money. Continue reading
Jul 30 Russian missiles hit Ukrainian military training ground and civilian buildings By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Authorities say Russian missiles have hit a Ukrainian army training ground and killed three soldiers as Ukraine struggles to make up a severe manpower shortage in the three-year war. Continue reading
Jul 30 At least 46 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, officials say, as hunger crisis grinds on By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Health officials in the Gaza Strip say Israeli strikes and gunfire have killed at least 46 Palestinians overnight and into Wednesday, most of them among crowds seeking food. Continue reading
Jul 30 Thousands honor Ozzy Osbourne as hearse passes through Birmingham, the home of metal By Hilary Fox, Pan Pylas, Associated Press The rock legend died on July 22 after performing his final show weeks earlier. As the funeral procession made its way through the city's streets on Wednesday, his family stopped to inspect the array of tributes. Continue reading
Jul 30 WATCH: What you need to know about the new ‘visa integrity fee’ By Tim McPhillips Having friends or family come to visit in the U.S. is about to get more expensive, if they need a visa to enter the country. Continue reading