Aug 09 Watch 7:39 Inside the southern Lebanon border area laid to waste as Israel, Hezbollah trade fire By Simona Foltyn The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began the day after the Oct. 7 attacks with the militants striking Israel's north with rockets and artillery. We've shown you over the last months the toll on Israelis, in lives and lives interrupted… Continue watching
Aug 09 Watch 6:30 A look at Team USA's golden run at the Olympics in Paris By Amna Nawaz, Eliot Barnhart The Paris Olympics will come to a close on Sunday and Team USA is eyeing a strong finish to an already golden games. For more on the ups and downs of the Olympics, Amna Nawaz spoke with Christine Brennan of… Continue watching
Aug 09 Plane crashes in fiery wreck in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, killing all 61 people aboard By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press A passenger plane with 61 people aboard crashed into a gated residential community in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state Friday, killing all aboard, the airline said. Continue reading
Aug 09 U.S. and other frustrated mediators urge Israel, Hamas to resume stalled cease-fire talks By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Leaders of the United States, Egypt and Qatar jointly demanded Israel and Hamas return to stalled talks on the war in Gaza next week, saying that “only the details” of carrying out a cease-fire and hostage release remain to be negotiated. “There… Continue reading
Aug 09 Iran ramping up cyber activity apparently meant to influence U.S. election, Microsoft says By Ali Swenson, Associated Press U.S. intelligence officials say Russia continues to pose the greatest threat for election disinformation, while Iran is expanding its efforts and China is proceeding cautiously. Continue reading
Aug 09 Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold at Olympics after enduring abuse fueled by misinformation By Greg Beacham, Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has called the arbitrary sex tests imposed on Khelif and fellow two-time Olympian Li Yu-ting of Taiwan irretrievably flawed. Continue reading
Aug 09 Palestinians flee Gaza's Khan Younis as Israeli troops launch a new assault By Wafaa Shurafa, Associated Press Evacuation orders triggered another exodus of Palestinians from eastern districts of Khan Younis. Continue reading
Aug 09 Russia declares emergency in Kursk, under large-scale attack by Ukraine By Samya Kullab, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Also on Friday, authorities in eastern Ukraine said a Russian plane-launched missile hit a shopping mall late morning, killing at least 11 people and injuring 44. Continue reading
Aug 09 Authorities arrest 3rd person over foiled conspiracy targeting Vienna Taylor Swift concerts By Philipp-Moritz Jenne, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The main suspect planned to target onlookers gathered outside Ernst Happel Stadium with knives or homemade explosives during the concert on Thursday or Friday. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 5:45 New details emerge on Vienna terror plots behind Taylor Swift concert cancellations By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Azhar Merchant Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria were called off after officials arrested two teenagers accused of plotting a terrorist attack. Roughly 200,000 people were scheduled to attend the sold-out Vienna shows. To discuss the threats, Amna Nawaz spoke with Juliette Kayyem,… Continue watching