Pain and grief in Israel one year after October 7th, fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, Hurricane Milton, and more
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A sombre and grief-filled day in Israel, as people remember the victims of Hamas’ October 7th attacks. The past 12 months have also seen a wider war taking shape in Gaza with Hamas, and in Lebanon with Hezbollah. And the growing threat of a direct confrontation between Israel and Iran. Elsewhere in the world – demonstrations of support and opposition for different sides of the conflicts. And: less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Florida is getting ready for what could be a more powerful storm. Milton rapidly intensified to a Category 5 hurricane and is expected to make landfall sometime Wednesday. Plus… global rivers at dangerously low levels, Marburg vaccine trial and more.
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