Sep 30 Watch 7:08 Israel starts invasion of southern Lebanon, continues air strikes across the country By Nick Schifrin, Jonah Anderson Israel appears to be starting its invasion of southern Lebanon, but on what U.S. officials believe will be a more limited basis. Israel continues to launch punishing air strikes across Lebanon, with some that have targeted leaders of militant groups… Continue watching
Sep 30 Typhoon lashes northern Philippine islands, flooding coastal villages By Associated Press A powerful typhoon is lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines, where officials are warning of “potentially very destructive” damage to coastal villages. Continue reading
Sep 30 Europe's far-right celebrates Austrian election win, but political future there uncertain By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press European far-right and nationalist parties are celebrating the far-right Freedom Party’s win in Austria’s election. Continue reading
Sep 30 Who were the 7 Hezbollah leaders killed over the past week? By Kareem Chehayeb, Jack Jeffery, Associated Press In just over a week, intensified Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed seven high-ranking commanders and officials from the powerful Hezbollah militant group, including the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Continue reading
Sep 30 Japan's likely next leader says he will call for parliamentary election for Oct. 27 once he takes office By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Ishiba mentioned the election date as he announced his top party leadership lineup Monday ahead of forming his Cabinet. Continue reading
Sep 30 Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant closes, ending 142 years of coal power in the UK By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The shutdown makes Britain the first Group of Seven nation economies to phase out coal. Continue reading
Sep 30 Hezbollah's acting leader vows to fight on after former head Nasrallah's death By Abby Sewell, Natalie Melzer, Associated Press The Lebanese Health Ministry says over 1,000 people have been killed in the country in the past two weeks. Continue reading
Sep 29 Watch 8:29 People in Lebanon fear echoes of past all-out war with Israel in latest airstrikes By Leila Molana-Allen, Kaisha Young Israel kept up its bombardment of Hezbollah in Lebanon on Sunday and also targeted strikes at Houthi fighters in Yemen, another Iran-backed militant group. President Biden said all-out war in the Middle East has to be avoided and that he… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch 1:59 News Wrap: Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia with guided bombs In our news wrap Sunday, the remnants of Hurricane Helene continue to wreak havoc across the Southeast, Midwest and parts of the Appalachians, more than 100 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russia after Russian guided bombs pummeled the Ukrainian… Continue watching
Sep 29 Austria's far-right Freedom Party wins its first national election since WWII By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The Freedom Party secured the first far-right national parliamentary election victory in post-World War II Austria on Sunday, but its chances of governing were unclear. Continue reading