Trump has endorsed Netanyahu nine days before Israel’s Oct. 27 election, after withholding his support for months. The endorsement comes despite disagreements between the leaders over the war with Iran.
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The EU demanded accountability after masked settlers attacked a delegation supporting Palestinian olive growers in the occupied West Bank. The assault followed an attack that left American photojournalist Heidi Levine with broken ribs and a hand injury requiring surgery.
An Air Force member died after falling while rappelling before UTSA’s game against Navy. The start of the game was delayed by around 10 minutes, and the incident is under investigation.
A drone attack set fire to two St Petersburg oil facilities and killed at least one person. Ukraine reported two deaths from Russian strikes as the two sides disputed a proposed energy ceasefire.
Zelenskyy says speed limits on satellite connections are hampering Ukraine’s drone defenses. Rubio denies a U.S.-ordered slowdown and says Ukraine’s request for military-grade Starshield access remains under discussion.
More than 1,200 people were arrested after protests over school conditions and living costs turned violent across France. Fires, looting and clashes left 150 police officers injured, according to the prime minister.
Canada’s defense minister confirmed fatalities and injuries in an incident at CFB Wainwright in Alberta, where a fire spread beyond the base’s fence. Authorities have not released casualty figures or established what caused the incident or the fire.
A child and an adult were killed when a vehicle drove onto a soccer field during a game in Wichita, Kansas. The driver was taken into custody, other people were injured, and the city canceled events at the complex until further notice.