Israel increases its attacks in Lebanon as it targets Hezbollah militants and leadership. The US is set to increase its presence in the region. Russia attacked Ukraine, including Kyiv, with drones and Ukraine struck a Russian weapons depot. The right-wing is ascendent in Austria as Jens Stoltenberg says ‘farewell.’ A look at Chinese investment in the US and its impact on American politics and aid groups are blocked from entering war ravaged Sudan as millions on the brink of starvation are eating leaves to survive. Hurricane Helene leaves devastation in the US southeast, and it’s the end of the road for coal in England.