Emergency workers in Libya's eastern city of Derna have uncovered hundreds of bodies in the aftermath of a devastating flood, with at least 2,300 confirmed dead and 10,000 still missing. Aid groups have warned that the death toll is likely to rise significantly in the coming days, with the Ambulance and Emergency Service continuing to search for survivors and victims. People in the city are struggling to cope with the aftermath of the disaster, with many left homeless and without basic necessities.
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Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by top military officials. The meeting has sparked concerns of a potential arms deal and is expected to focus on North Korea's nuclear weapons program and stalled negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington. Kim's visit is the first foreign trip since he met with U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018 and is expected to take place in the Russian city of Vladivostok.
Aaron Rodgers' debut with the New York Jets ended abruptly on Monday night after he was injured on his fourth snap of the game. X-rays showed no break, but he was replaced by Zach Wilson and the Jets will have to wait to see how long Rodgers will be out.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Morocco, killing over 2,100 people and affecting 300,000 more. Emergency teams and aid workers are working to rescue survivors and provide relief to those affected, but the giant boulders blocking the mountain roads are making it difficult. The Moroccan government has declared a three-day period of national mourning, and international aid teams are continuing to arrive in the region.
President Joe Biden has refused to approve certain conditions sought by defense lawyers in a possible plea bargain for the five defendants accused of planning and aiding the 9/11 attacks, complicating negotiations and raising questions about the success of the agreement. The terms under discussion would have spared the defendants from solitary confinement and provided care for the trauma of their torture in CIA custody. The plea agreement would allow the defendants to plead guilty to the charges against them in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Following a violent clash between Eritrean migrants in Tel Aviv, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a plan to remove all African migrants from the country. Netanyahu's remarks have sparked debate in Israel, with some arguing for the migrants to stay and others saying they should be deported. The issue of African migrants in Israel has been a source of contention for years, with the government previously attempting to deport them but facing legal challenges.
Despite the defeat of an anti-choice ballot initiative earlier this month, Ohio Republicans are continuing their efforts to pass anti-choice legislation. The Ohio Ballot Board, led by anti-choice advocate Frank LaRose, has approved language for the ballot initiative that may confuse voters. The language bears little resemblance to the full amendment, which seeks to enshrine abortion rights and other reproductive freedoms into Ohio's Constitution. Supporters of the amendment are concerned that the language could mislead voters and lead to the amendment's defeat.
Kaleo Manuel, a former member of the Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management, is under scrutiny for his role in the delay of additional water resources during the deadly Maui wildfire. West Maui Land Company, Inc. has accused the commission of not acting quickly enough, and the state government is currently investigating the role of the commission in the delay. Manuel's advocates have questioned the facts and motives behind the company's claim.