Israel launches intense attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut’s south Reports suggest strikes were targeting Hashem Safieddine, seen as most likely candidate to replace Hassan Nasrallah The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2024
Israel may launch symbolic attack on Iran nuclear-related facilities, says Ehud Barak Israeli former prime minister says in interview it is too late to significantly set back Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, and that a ‘massive’ attack on Iran’s oil facilities is likely The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2024
More blasts in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations – as it happened This blog is now closed. See our latest live blog here The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024
Israel was told ‘you are not alone’ – but year of war has left it isolated For many Israelis, the shedding of support since 7 October attack has revived a belief that they cannot rely on others The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2024
Anti-Trump Republican Cheney Rallies With Harris In Key Battleground Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris campaigned Thursday with Liz Cheney, a high-profile Republican opponent of Donald Trump who urged Americans to reject the ex-president's "depraved cruelty" and elect his rival. International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024
Southeast US Reels As Storm Helene Death Toll Passes 210 More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century. International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024
Aussie shares drop after Biden's offhand comment The ASX200 fell 0.7 per cent on Friday after Joe Biden made an off-the-cuff remark suggesting Israel might attack Iran's oilfields. AAP · Oct 4, 2024
Crude Stable After Israel-Iran Surge, Hong Kong Stocks Resume Gains Oil prices stabilised Friday after soaring on fears about the Middle East crisis as investors await Israel's response to Iran's missile attack, while shares in Hong Kong resumed their rally on a mixed day for equity markets. International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024
Tim Walz to Muslim voters in push before election: ‘Our hearts are broken’ Democratic vice-presidential candidate spoke virtually at advocacy group Emgage Action’s event The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024
Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris and condemns Trump’s ‘depraved cruelty’ Republican says the ‘broad coalition’ voting for Vice President Harris is ‘putting patriotism ahead of partisanship’. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2024
Liz Cheney campaigns with Harris and urges voters to reject Trump’s ‘cruelty’ Republican and former Wyoming representative appeals to undecided voters in Ripon, Wisconsin, on Thursday The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024
US dockworkers union to suspend strike after reaching tentative deal US President Joe Biden welcomes agreement to end three-day strike, saying dockworkers ‘deserve a strong contract’. Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2024
Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon closed by Israeli strikes, says UN Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon have been forced to close amid Israel's air strikes, a UN agency said on X on Friday. The news came after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a rare sermon in which he praised his country’s recent missile strikes on Israel and vowed… France 24 · Oct 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene: more than 200 dead as search for missing people continues Hurricane that made landfall as category 4 last week is described as one of deadliest storms in US history The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2024
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024 US Dockworkers To Head Back To Work After Tentative Deal US dockworkers will return to work after a three-day strike at East and Gulf Coast ports after the union and port operators reached a tentative deal on pay and extended the current contract to January 15, both sides said Thursday.
The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2024 US dock workers agree on deal with port operators to end strike International Longshoremen’s Association announces agreement for wage hike and immediate work resumption
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 President Biden Praises Liz Cheney's Character And Courage President Biden commends Liz Cheney for endorsing VP Harris, highlighting courage and character in politics.
International Business Times UK · Oct 3, 2024 'Put Americans First!': Critics Blast Lack Of Funds For Hurricane Helene Victims After FEMA Spent $1.4 Billion On Migrants Since 2022 Critics, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, have slammed Homeland Security and FEMA for spending $640K on migrant assistance, leaving insufficient funds for hurricane relief efforts as FEMA struggles to support victims of Hurricane Helene.
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024 Trump refuses to release medical records as concerns about him being the oldest possible president grow Trump is nearly 80-years-old, loves steak and Big Macs, was hospitalized with Covid-19, and has been shot, but has maintained his health is fine
The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2024 Trump repeats broken 2016 vow to make Michigan ‘car capital of world again’ at campaign rally Republican former president made similar promises before 2016 election in Rust belt states with little result
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 Israel Deliberates Response To Iran's Ballistic Missile Attack Israel deliberates response to Iran's missile attack. President Biden mentions targeting Iranian oil reserves. Speculation on potential targets discouraged.
Top News · Oct 3, 2024 Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan Moves Forward Amid Legal Challenges Updates on legal challenges to President Biden's student loan debt cancellation plan and its potential impact on millions of borrowers.
International Business Times · Oct 3, 2024 Southeast US Reels As Storm Helene Death Toll Hits 200 More than 200 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than half a century.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2024 Morning Mail: Israel signals bigger push into Lebanon, anti-corruption raid on parliament, Britain leaves last African colony Residents ordered to leave Lebanese city as Joe Biden discusses strikes on Iranian oil industry; police enter Parliament House in ‘ongoing investigation’
The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024 ‘People need help now’: Biden details working with Republicans on Helene relief Biden has not ruled out ordering Congress into a special session