Global Turmoil Intensifies as Gaza Offensive, Drone Incursion, Bolsonaro Sentencing and More Unfold
Lead: Israeli forces launched a major offensive in Gaza City amid evacuation orders as Poland scrambled jets to intercept Russian drones violating its airspace; Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro received a 27-year prison sentence; the FBI released photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s assassination; and US stocks closed at record highs.
Nut Graf: Friday’s developments underscore escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, landmark judicial actions in Latin America, and high-stakes security and financial shifts in North America, reflecting rising geopolitical tensions and market optimism globally.
Middle East Escalation
- Israel orders full evacuation of Gaza City ahead of its ground offensive targeting remaining Hamas strongholds.
- Airstrikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 72 Palestinians, with civilian infrastructure hit amid urban combat.
- Israeli warplanes struck Hamas leadership offices in Doha for the first time, jeopardizing ongoing ceasefire negotiations hosted by Qatar.
Europe-Russia Standoff
- The Polish Air Force and NATO allies intercepted 19 Russian drones that penetrated up to 250 km into Polish airspace overnight.
- Poland shot down four drones and closed Warsaw Modlin, Rzeszów-Jasionka and Lublin airports as Prime Minister Donald Tusk invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty.
Americas: Politics and Security
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election defeat.
- The FBI released grainy images of a college-age male wearing dark sunglasses and a backpack as a person of interest in the Sept. 10 assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.
Financial Markets Rally
- US stocks surged on optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.36% to 46,108, its first close above 45,000.
- S&P 500 gained 0.85% to 6,587.47.
- Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.72% to 22,043.07.
Hospital News Briefs
- Ukraine reported at least 24 civilian deaths in a Russian airstrike on pensioners in Donetsk Oblast.
- Nepal’s Gen Z-led protests toppled the government, leading to Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s resignation and social media curfews.
Subheads:
- Middle East Escalation
- Europe-Russia Standoff
- Americas: Politics and Security
- Financial Markets Rally
- Regional Unrest and Accidents
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