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

The U.S. is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials told The Associated Press.

Cuba’s power grid collapses again. Why does this keep happening?

Cuba’s power grid has ground to a halt for a second time in as many days, leaving 10 million on the island without power and the Caribbean island in a growing sense of crisis.

Israel says drone targets Benjamin Netanyahu’s house; strikes in Gaza kill 50

The Israeli government said a drone targeted the prime minister’s house, though there were no casualties, as Iran’s supreme leader vowed Hamas would continue its fight.

Who was Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader killed by Israel?

A look back on the life and politics of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, a key player for the last several years in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

The killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may escalate war in Lebanon

The future of Hamas and the war in Gaza now that the organization’s leader is dead.

Moldova accuses Russia of meddling ahead of its elections and EU referendum

Moldovans will vote for a new president and on a constitutional amendment regarding its path to the EU. Both votes will take place amid accusations of Russian meddling, vote buying and disinformation.

This Beirut District is a Neighborhood, a Stronghold, and a Target

NPR’s Eyder Peralta takes us to Dahieh, a stronghold of Hezbollah, and an important symbol in the war. This vibrant district of Beirut is hollowed out by weeks of Israeli attacks.

Cuba plunged into an island wide blackout as power grid fails

Cuban government declares an “energy emergency” after the failure of one of its few power plants plunges it into an island wide blackout.

Morning news brief

Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza. Have ‘double-haters’ changed their minds about the presidential candidates? President Biden is in Berlin to meet with European leaders.

Meet 7 newly described frog species, all named after Star Trek characters

In the humid rainforests of northern and eastern Madagascar reside seven newly described frog species. They often hang out near fast, flowing rivers. These treefrogs’ high-pitched, “futuristic” sounds may help male frogs attract females over the sound …

One of Ukraine’s most celebrated poets is currently touring the U.S.

Marianna Kiyanovska lives in Ukraine, but she’s reading her poetry at more than a dozen U.S. universities in
October. Her latest poetry collection is called The Voices of Babyn Yar.

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