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A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas, shaking buildings in Guatemala and El Salvador. No immediate casualties or major damage were reported. A tsunami warning was issued but later lifted after waves of up to 0.3 meters were observed.
The European Union has unveiled a proposal to overhaul its Emissions Trading System, giving businesses more time and a less costly path to cut emissions, while critics warn the changes could weaken the bloc's most effective climate policy.
A rain-triggered landslide in Chongqing, China, has killed at least eight people and left 34 missing, with more than 10 residential buildings buried and over 1,100 residents evacuated. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities sending thousands of relief items to the affected area.
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, voted to dissolve itself early Friday, triggering an election recess and setting the stage for early elections on October 27. Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara issued guidance on government restraint during the election period, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political challenges as polls show opposition gains.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened representatives from more than 60 countries to refocus international counterterrorism on 'far-left terror,' a move that has drawn criticism from Democrats and civil liberties advocates who question the data behind the designation.
Donald Trump's primetime speech reiterating unverified claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election drew sharp criticism from Democrats and voting rights groups, who see it as preparation to contest the midterm results. The speech also revived the Save America Act, a voting bill that Democrats label as suppression.
President Trump accused China of interfering in US elections, citing intelligence files and voter data theft. China's foreign ministry dismissed the claims as 'pure fabrication and malicious slander,' urging Washington to stop baseless accusations. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election.
President Donald Trump has renewed claims of foreign interference in the 2020 election, alleging China stole voter data and manipulated results, despite declassified intelligence showing no evidence of vote alteration. The documents reveal Chinese collection of public voter information but contradict Trump's assertions of 220 million stolen records.
Seven American aid workers who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight Ebola are quarantining at a new US-built isolation facility in Kenya, following new US travel restrictions. The facility has sparked local opposition and is the subject of a legal dispute over its construction.
Lindsey Graham's sudden death at 71 has left a void in Washington and South Carolina, prompting reflection on a career marked by contradictions—from championing bipartisan immigration reform to becoming a loyal ally of Donald Trump. His complex record on race, including his upbringing in the segregated South and his reliance on Strom Thurmond's endorsement, remains a central part of his legacy.
After Graham Platner's withdrawal from Maine's Senate race, possible replacements like Nirav Shah and Troy Jackson are under scrutiny for their Israel positions. Platner's exit, marked by a pro-Palestinian letter and sexual assault allegations, has intensified debate over the party's stance on Gaza.
G7 foreign ministers and the EU's foreign policy chief have called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and aid blockades. The appeal, backed by a UN warning of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Kordofan, also urges all parties to stop hostilities and allow humanitarian access. The leaders additionally backed expanding the Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan.
President Donald Trump has declassified intelligence he says shows Chinese interference in US elections, including the alleged acquisition of 220 million voter files, despite a US intelligence assessment finding no evidence Beijing affected the 2020 vote. China has denied the allegations, and experts suggest the claims are campaign rhetoric aimed at rallying his base before the November midterms.
Relatives of the five crew members of a K2 Airways cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea are calling for an international search effort to recover the flight recorders. The plane went down on July 7, and while debris has been found, the deep waters and limited beacon battery life complicate the search. Families have held funeral prayers, and at least one political leader has criticized the government's response as inadequate.
New Zealand has reported its first H5N1 bird flu infection in a native bird, a swamp harrier hawk, days after the country's initial case in a migratory seabird. Authorities have begun vaccinating endangered breeding birds to protect them from the virus.
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship on the 13th test flight after replacing six engines that failed days earlier. The mission included deploying Starlink satellites, testing a Raptor engine relight, and gathering heat shield data for future lunar missions.
Iran launched new attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday following a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The escalation has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised global energy prices, amid threats from both sides to target critical infrastructure.
The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran, increasingly targeting bridges, while Iran has launched missile attacks on Gulf nations including Bahrain and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, and the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate.
US President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address on Thursday at 9pm Eastern Time, promising 'really big news' about election security. The speech is expected to discuss newly declassified intelligence on elections and voting machine vulnerabilities, amid concerns from critics that he may spread doubt about election integrity before the midterms.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Wang Huning, China's top political adviser, in Pyongyang, where both sides pledged to deepen bilateral ties and commemorate the 65th anniversary of their friendship treaty. The visit underscores China's efforts to reinforce its influence over North Korea amid the latter's growing ties with Russia.