▷ Israel’s military chief has warned troops to prepare for a possible ground invasion of southern Lebanon. Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi’s comments triggering a diplomatic frenzy to end the crisis. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hasn’t respondend to calls by the US and allies for a 21-day truce.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said ‘Hell is breaking loose’ in Lebanon, with US President Joe Biden stressing it’s important the war does not widen.
▷ Russian President Vladimir Putin has stepped up threats to use nuclear weapons if the West gives Ukraine more license to strike deep into his country’s territory.
▷ More than 40 million residents across Florida, Georgia and Alabama, are under storm warnings as Hurricane Helene approaches the US.
00:00 Israel to respond to US and allies’ call for 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon
03:40 Australian govt continues to urge citizens to leave Lebanon
05:57 Taliban taken to International Court of Justice by Australia, Germany, Canada and The Netherlands
06:51 Putin steps up threats over nuclear weapons as Zelenskyy pushes for support in Washington
11: 36 US braces for Hurricane Helene gathering in Gulf of Mexico
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