In Gaza, a crowd watches a football match in a school playground when a deafening boom from an Israeli airstrike sends everyone running for cover. The strike occurred next to al-Awda school in Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis. Footage shows the aftermath with dead and severely injured people among the debris. The death toll rose to 31, according to officials at Nasser hospital. Noah Prescott 10/07/2024 5:30 pm
Yulia Navalnaya, widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has called for President Vladimir Putin to be held accountable for her husband’s death, accusing him of murder. A Russian court ordered her arrest, though she no longer resides in Russia. Meanwhile, lawyers for jailed Putin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is in poor health, demanded his release. The Kremlin denies Putin’s involvement in Navalny’s death, citing natural causes. The arrest warrant coincided with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow, signaling a strong message to Putin’s critics. Gabriel Whitaker 10/07/2024 4:01 pm
Police in England are searching for 26-year-old Kyle Clifford, believed to be armed with a crossbow, in connection with a triple murder in Bushey, northwest of London. The victims were the wife and two adult daughters of John Hunt, a BBC Racing commentator. Despite emergency response efforts, all three women died at the scene. Authorities have issued a public appeal for information on Clifford’s whereabouts, warning he may still be armed. Noah Prescott 10/07/2024 4:00 pm
President Biden’s performance at the NATO summit is under scrutiny by both Western leaders and Democratic lawmakers, as he aims to prove his capability to challenge Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Biden welcomed over 30 leaders to Washington while Democrats debated his candidacy. Concerns arose after his June 27 debate performance, heightening fears of a potential Trump re-election. Biden’s critical test will be a Thursday news conference, where he must demonstrate his energy and mental agility. The summit offers Biden a chance to showcase his leadership and foreign policy credentials, contrasting with Trump’s approach to NATO. Ava Sinclair 10/07/2024 4:00 pm
The Israeli military targeted Hezbollah’s air defence systems in Janta, deep inside Lebanese territory, amid ongoing conflict with Gaza. The attack marked a significant incursion, as most strikes have been in southern Lebanon. Concurrently, Israel hit a Hezbollah air defence site in Baraachit and a weapons depot in Kfar Kila. Additional strikes targeted Yaroun, Haddatha, Hula, Toulin, and al-Nabi Shayth. This escalation follows recent clashes in Syria and the Golan Heights, including an Israeli air raid killing two, one being a former bodyguard of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Ava Sinclair 10/07/2024 2:31 pm
On Monday, Russian missile strikes killed about 40 people across Ukraine, including a direct hit on Kyiv’s Okhmatdyt children’s hospital. Parents evacuated young cancer patients, and children continued treatment outside. Rescue workers cleared debris and tended to the injured. Ukraine declared a day of mourning. Russia’s defense ministry denied responsibility, claiming strikes were limited to defense targets. Liam Harrington 10/07/2024 2:31 pm
Rangers in northern Australia shot a 14-foot crocodile after it killed a 12-year-old girl swimming with her family. This was the first fatal crocodile attack in the Northern Territory since 2018. The incident has sparked debate on managing the crocodile population, which has increasingly encroached on human areas. Rangers had been trying to capture or kill the crocodile since the attack in Mango Creek. They shot it after getting permission from traditional landowners. Analysis confirmed it was the killer. The event has deeply impacted the community, with local police providing support. Noah Prescott 10/07/2024 2:30 pm
President Biden reassured NATO leaders of the alliance’s strength and emphasized bipartisan support in his speech at the NATO summit, addressing doubts about his capability for a second term. He also announced new air defenses for Ukraine. Meanwhile, there’s a debate on whether minors should be allowed to buy zero-proof drinks. Noah Prescott 10/07/2024 2:30 pm
A Russian court ordered the arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, during an in absentia hearing amid a Kremlin crackdown. Navalnaya, living abroad, faces arrest if she returns to Russia, charged with involvement in an extremist group. Navalny, a critic of President Putin, died in February in a penal colony while serving a 19-year sentence. Navalnaya blames Putin for her husband’s death and vowed to continue his work. She mocked the court’s order on social media, asserting Putin should be imprisoned in Russia. Russian officials deny involvement in Navalny’s poisoning and death. Liam Harrington 10/07/2024 1:00 pm
Minerva PĂ©rez, head of Baja California’s fishing industry chamber, was shot to death in Ensenada after complaining about illegal fishing and cartel extortion. Unidentified gunmen carried out the attack, which state prosecutor Maria Elena Andrade described as a direct assassination. PĂ©rez had highlighted issues like illegal fishing practices and cartel demands for protection payments from various sectors. Authorities are investigating whether her murder is linked to these conflicts, though her cartel extortion claims are not currently part of the investigation. Ava Sinclair 10/07/2024 1:00 pm
