By The Smartencyclopedia Staff & Agencies

• Abortion Rights Activists Rally in Florida as Issue Moves to Center of U.S. Election: Activists gather in Florida amid a growing focus on abortion rights ahead of the U.S. election.
• Ukraine’s Army Chief Says Eastern Front Under Intense Russian Assault: Ukraine’s army chief warns of heightened Russian aggression on the eastern front.
• Cable Car Accident Kills One and Prompts Massive Rescue Effort in Southern Turkey: A cable car accident in southern Turkey claims one life, leading to a large-scale rescue operation.
• Brazil Authorities Open Investigations into Boat with Decomposed Bodies: Brazilian authorities launch investigations after discovering a boat with decomposed bodies onboard.
• Can Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox Military Volunteers Help Defuse the Battle Over Conscription?: Debate arises in Israel over the role of ultra-Orthodox military volunteers amid conscription issues.
• Sydney Knife Attacker Shot Dead After Killing 6 in Bondi Mall: A knife-wielding attacker in Sydney is neutralized by authorities after a deadly spree in a Bondi mall.
• Iran Launches Drone Attack at Israel, Expected to Unfold ‘Over Hours’: Iran initiates a drone attack on Israel, anticipated to unfold over several hours.
• US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Aircraft Bound for Israel, Say US Officials: U.S. officials claim to have intercepted an Iranian drone aircraft en route to Israel.
• North Korea’s Kim to Develop Long-Standing Ties with China, KCNA Says: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un seeks to strengthen ties with China, according to KCNA.
• Israel Says Iran Launched Drone Salvo at It, Air Defenses Poised: Israel accuses Iran of launching a drone attack, prompting heightened air defense measures.
• IAEA Chief Welcomes Cold Shutdown of All Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Reactor Units: The IAEA chief praises the cold shutdown of all reactor units at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
• Drones Seen Flying from Direction of Iran Over Iraq’s Sulaymaniya, Security Sources Tell Reuters: Security sources report drone sightings originating from Iran over Sulaymaniya, Iraq.
• South Africa Recalls J&J’s Cough Syrup Sold in Six African Nations After Suspected Toxicity: South Africa recalls J&J’s cough syrup over suspected toxicity concerns.
• Hundreds Rally in Niger’s Capital to Push for U.S. Military Departure: Demonstrators in Niger’s capital demand the departure of U.S. military forces.
• Canada Warns Citizens Against All Travel to Israel and Gaza: Canada issues travel warnings, advising citizens against all travel to Israel and Gaza.
• Jordan to Temporarily Close Airspace, State Media Says: Jordan announces the temporary closure of its airspace, according to state media.
• Level of Ural River in Russia’s Orenburg Reaches 11.83 Metres, Say Local Authorities: Local authorities report a significant rise in the level of the Ural River in Russia’s Orenburg region.
• Settlers Incensed Over Teen’s Slaying Rampage in Palestinian Towns: Israeli settlers express outrage over a teenager’s killing spree in Palestinian towns.
• Israel Calls Off School Trips, Puts Forces on Full Alert Amid Iran Threat: Israel cancels school trips and raises alert levels following threats from Iran.
• Serbian Runway Honours Shooting Victim with Dior Designs: A Serbian runway pays tribute to a shooting victim with Dior-inspired designs.
• US, Japan, Philippines Trilateral Deal to Change Dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos Says: Trilateral agreement between the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines expected to impact dynamics in the South China Sea.
• Dutch Foreign Minister Urges Iranian Counterpart to ‘De-Escalate’ Over Situation with Israel: The Dutch foreign minister calls on Iran to de-escalate tensions with Israel.
• Suspected Islamist Rebels Kill at Least 10 in Eastern Congo: Suspected Islamist rebels carry out a deadly attack in eastern Congo, resulting in multiple casualties.
• China Natural Disasters Cost $3.3 Billion in First Quarter, Government Says: China’s government reports significant economic losses due to natural disasters in the first quarter.
• Germany to Send New Patriot Air Defence System to Kyiv at ‘Critical Time’, Zelenskiy Says: Germany pledges to send a new Patriot air defense system to Kyiv amidst critical times, according to Zelenskiy.
• Qantas Reroutes Perth-London Flights on Middle East Tensions: Qantas reroutes Perth-London flights due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
• Police Arrest International Gang in $686 Million Medicinal Cannabis Scam: Authorities apprehend an international gang involved in a multimillion-dollar medicinal cannabis scam.
• Israel on Edge for Iranian Retaliation After Embassy Strike: Israel remains on high alert amid fears of Iranian retaliation following an embassy strike.

• Biden Says He Expects Iran to Attack Israel Soon, Warns: ‘Don’t’: President Biden anticipates an Iranian attack on Israel and issues a warning against it.