How does the Israeli Iron Dome work? Arnold Schwarzenegger admits he’s only human when it comes to aging. Here’s what you need to know to start today. First the truth.
1. Israel’s priority is to “destroy” Hamas
Israel continued to bombard Gaza with deadly airstrikes on Tuesday, displacing more than 100,000 people and sending waves of wounded Palestinians to overwhelmed hospitals, after Hamas threatened to kill civilian hostages and broadcast executions if airstrikes target Gaza without prior notice.
2. Testimonies of survivors from Latin America
Henry Koikas tells how his holiday in Israel took an unexpected turn, when he went from finishing a party in the early hours of the morning to hearing “one of the most horrific sounds” of his life caused by deadly Hamas attacks. Mexican DJ Shove was one of the musicians invited to the Nova Festival, near the Gaza-Israel border. Schoof was able to safely leave the area that was attacked, and announced on Monday in a message on social media that he was in Tel Aviv “safely.” David Onach was born in Argentina, but lives in Israel and tells his story from Ashkelon, one of the cities bombed by Hamas where at least two rockets evaded the Iron Dome anti-missile system.
3. How does the Israeli Iron Dome work?
The Israeli Iron Dome is designed to stop missile attacks and is a defense system developed with US assistance. CNN correspondent Nick Robertson is near the Israel-Gaza border and reports that he witnessed the interception of the missiles and explains how this defensive dome works.
4. Lydia will make landfall in Mexico as a hurricane before becoming a tropical storm
Lydia made landfall Tuesday in Mexico’s Jalisco state as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the region, according to the National Hurricane Center. At 2:00 a.m. EST on Wednesday, it weakened and became a tropical storm.
5. Russia says it deserves a place on the Human Rights Council
Russia is seeking to return to the United Nations Human Rights Council after its membership was suspended last year due to the invasion of Ukraine. Will the rest of the world vote to restore it?
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A village is stranded on a dried-up lake bed due to the severe drought gripping the Amazon region
A sharp drop in water levels in Lake Buracuara east of Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, has left boats and floating buildings in the mud.
This American couple bought a house in France for $36,000 and it completely changed their lives
Their intention was simply to visit a friend, but Robin Johnson and Jim Thamann’s lives changed forever when they visited Cajarc, a small town in southwestern France, in the summer of 2001. After a vacation, they were so impressed that they wondered what it would be like to live there. A year later, they were already doing just that.
‘The Crown’: Netflix announces release date for final season
Netflix has released the trailer for the final season of The Crown, the series that depicts the life and environment of Queen Elizabeth II. The season will be divided into two parts: Find out when each one will be released.
Euro 2028 will be held in the United Kingdom and Ireland
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland have been confirmed as hosts for Euro 2028, while the European Championship will be jointly organized in 2032 between Italy and Turkey, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Tuesday.
The expert says it is not economically feasible for Messi to return to Barcelona
Inter Miami’s elimination from Major League Soccer has opened a window of speculation. While some reports indicate that Messi may be tempted by Arab football, in Barcelona they dream of restoring their historical ideal. How feasible is this possibility? Enrique Marquez analyzes it from Madrid.
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3%
The International Monetary Fund maintains its forecast for global economic growth at 3%.
Quote of the day
“I smile because every day I look in the mirror and say, ‘Yes, you smell bad.’”
Arnold Schwarzenegger admits he’s only human when it comes to aging.
And to end…
Luis Miguel exits the stage to greet Carolina Herrera
Luis Miguel stepped off the stage for a moment during a concert in New York to greet Carolina Herrera and present her with some flowers.
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