Gaza City residents have been ordered by Israel’s army to move to the already overcrowded central district of Deir el-Balah, according to the UN. Despite ceasefire discussions, Israeli forces intensified attacks across the northern Gaza Strip, killing at least 50 people and wounding dozens in the last 24 hours. Israeli tanks deepened incursions into Gaza City districts, leading to fierce fighting with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Residents reported explosions, gun battles, and helicopter strikes. Israel claims Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters are operating in Gaza City.

Liam Harrington 09/07/2024 4:01 pm

Two women in Gaza City sent desperate messages amid an Israeli attack, detailing the chaos and panic. Rima Khamis, visiting her sick mother in Daraj, had to flee with her children after Israeli orders to evacuate. Unable to contact her husband, she ran north, leaving her immobile mother behind. She witnessed mass displacement, with families carrying essential belongings and wandering aimlessly.

Liam Harrington 09/07/2024 4:00 pm

Russian missile attacks on Monday killed at least 37 people in Ukraine, including destroying a Kyiv children’s hospital, highlighting concerns over Ukraine’s insufficient air defenses. Yuriy Ignat of Ukraine’s air force emphasized the need for more weapons to counter the attacks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested the U.S. lift restrictions on using its weapons to strike Russian targets, particularly air bases. The Biden administration, however, is only permitting strikes in border areas where Russian forces are planning imminent attacks.

Gabriel Whitaker 09/07/2024 4:00 pm

French President Emmanuel Macron refused Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s resignation, asking him to stay temporarily after chaotic election results left the government in limbo. French voters split the legislature among the left, center, and far right, leaving no faction close to a majority. Macron’s snap election gamble backfired, raising the risk of paralysis for the EU’s second-largest economy. Despite initial market dips, fears of an outright far-right or leftist victory were allayed. Attal, who disagreed with the snap elections, offered his resignation but was asked to stay to ensure stability.

Noah Prescott 09/07/2024 2:31 pm

Hurricane Beryl caused at least seven fatalities in Texas, including a Houston Police Department employee who drove into flood conditions. Multiple deaths were due to fallen trees. Houston is recovering after the hurricane brought wind gusts over 80 mph and massive power outages, affecting 2.3 million customers. The highest rainfall recorded was 13.55 inches southwest of Houston. Significant damage was reported in Surfside Beach and Galveston.

Noah Prescott 09/07/2024 2:30 pm

Newly-elected MPs are experiencing “first day at school vibes” as they start work at Westminster. Over half of the new intake are unfamiliar with the Commons, navigating the labyrinthine corridors with maps and guidance from a buddy system. Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty highlighted the initial confusion, likening it to not knowing where lockers or rooms are. New MPs received welcome packs with essential information on pay, pensions, and staff hiring. The Houses of Parliament’s complex layout, with its 100 staircases and over 1,000 rooms, adds to the challenge.

Noah Prescott 09/07/2024 2:30 pm

Five years ago, Hong Kong protesters stormed the legislature, expressing frustration with a government they felt was aligning too closely with China. The protests, driven by fears for their freedom, continued for months but ended after a 2020 crackdown under China’s national security law. Thousands were arrested, and the opposition movement was dismantled. NPR revisited Hong Kong to hear from a former student leader, teacher, and local politician about the changes since then.

Penelope Kingsley 09/07/2024 2:30 pm

Russian missiles struck a children’s hospital and cities across Ukraine, killing 42 people, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported. The Okhmatdyt hospital in Kyiv, Ukraine’s largest for children, was heavily damaged, interrupting surgeries and treatments. The attack, Russia’s heaviest on Kyiv in four months, drew international condemnation. 64 people were hospitalized in Kyiv, 28 in Kryvyi Rih, and six in Dnipro. The hospital’s Director General estimated the damage at $2.5 million.

Noah Prescott 09/07/2024 1:00 pm

Israeli forces advanced deeper into Gaza City, causing thousands of Palestinians to flee amid ongoing conflict. Hamas warned that the latest raids could jeopardize cease-fire negotiations. Israeli troops clashed with militants in areas previously cleared, ordering evacuations. Most of Gaza’s 2.3 million population has been displaced, many living in overcrowded camps. Despite initial evacuations, hundreds of thousands remain in northern Gaza. Sayeda Abdel-Baki, a mother of three, described fleeing under heavy strikes.

Gabriel Whitaker 09/07/2024 11:31 am

Moscow denies targeting civilian sites as its forces bombard cities across Ukraine, killing over 30 people. In Kyiv, a Russian hypersonic missile struck Okhmatdyt, Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital, causing significant damage. The attack killed at least two hospital workers and injured 16 people, including seven children. Residents, like Oleksandra, are shaken by the destruction near their homes.

Ava Sinclair 09/07/2024 11:30 am