U.S. investigating unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel attack plans : NPR

President Biden, right, talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 25, 2024. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told … Read more

Guatemalan journalist receives house arrest after two years behind bars | Freedom of the Press News

A prominent investigative journalist has been released to house arrest in Guatemala, after his case shone a light on questions of democratic backsliding in the country. Jose Ruben Zamora, the award-winning founder of the newspaper El Periodico, had been imprisoned for more than 800 days as he awaits a retrial on money laundering charges. But … Read more

US shields Lebanese citizens from deportation amid Israel’s war | Israel attacks Lebanon News

Around 11,000 Lebanese nationals in the US can stay for 18 months and file for work permits under new status. The United States is granting temporary immigration protections for thousands of Lebanese nationals as Israel continues a devastating month-long assault on their home country. The protections include offering Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible Lebanese … Read more

Hezbollah drone strike kills 4 IDF soldiers, injures dozens of others : NPR

Emergency services personnel attend the scene of a drone strike launched by Hezbollah on Sunday in Binyamina, Israel. Amir Levy/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Amir Levy/Getty Images TEL AVIV — Israel’s military said that four soldiers were killed and seven others were seriously injured in a drone attack by Hezbollah targeting an Israeli army … Read more

Trump rallies in solid blue California in unorthodox campaign move | US Election 2024 News

Former President Donald Trump has held a rally in deep-blue California, part of an unorthodox campaign move in the final stretch of the neck-and-neck United States presidential race. The Saturday night event near the Coachella Valley — best known for its annual music festival — came just 22 days ahead of the November 5 vote. … Read more