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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in New York City to protest Israel's war in Gaza, calling for a halt to the fighting and drawing renewed attention to the humanitarian toll of the conflict. The protest is part of a broader wave of demonstrations in US cities since the war began, with organizers urging American leaders to push for a ceasefire.

The United States is set to begin construction of a permanent embassy complex in Jerusalem, moving beyond the interim facility opened after the embassy's relocation. The announcement is drawing attention given Jerusalem's contested status, with Israelis likely to welcome the step while Palestinians and much of the international community do not recognise the city as Israel's capital.

The US Supreme Court is set to take up a lawsuit filed by the city of Boulder, Colorado, seeking damages from energy companies over wildfire costs the city attributes to climate change. The case could determine whether local governments can pursue fossil fuel firms in state courts for climate-related harms, a question other US cities and counties are watching closely.

Benjamin Netanyahu used his speech at the United Nations in New York to denounce Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist running to be New York City mayor. The attack drew immediate reaction online, with critics calling it foreign interference in a US election and supporters of Mamdani pushing back against the Israeli prime minister's remarks.

Le Monde examines how climate change is pushing people, planners and governments to reconsider where and how they live. As heatwaves, floods and rising seas make some areas less habitable, questions about relocating, adapting cities and rebuilding our relationship with the surrounding environment are moving from the margins to the centre of public debate.

A documentary revisit of the Jason Ivler case, in which a road rage confrontation in Quezon City escalated into the killing of a man, has drawn widespread attention in the Philippines. The case, involving Ivler — stepson of a US Embassy official and nephew of a Filipino singer — remains one of the country's most notorious crime controversies, and viewers are once again debating the events and the long-running justice process surrounding them.

Protests have broken out in Venezuela, with crowds demanding the safe return of an opposition leader and calling for presidential elections. Demonstrators gathered in cities across the country, keeping up pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro amid a prolonged political crisis. US outlets including ABC News are covering the rallies as international attention on Venezuela's disputed leadership continues.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate lawsuit brought by the city of Boulder, Colorado. The case is part of a broader wave of local governments suing energy companies over climate-related damages. The reason for the recusal has not been detailed, and his absence could affect how the court handles the dispute.

Energy industry interests are asking the US Supreme Court to take up a case that could shield oil companies from climate-related lawsuits. According to Vox, the request is being described as audacious, with critics saying the industry is seeking to escape accountability in state courts where dozens of cities and states are suing over climate damages.

A powerful nor'easter storm is battering Ocean City, Maryland, and much of the US East Coast, bringing strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy rain to the region. Local news outlet WUSA9 is covering the storm's impact as conditions intensify along the shore, with residents and officials monitoring flooding and damage.

Citi is advising clients to buy the next dip in the stock market, arguing the AI-driven rally still has momentum ahead of the US midterm elections. The call signals the bank remains constructive on equities despite elevated valuations tied to artificial intelligence stocks. Investors are watching whether the AI trade can hold up through election-related volatility.

US Senator Markwayne Mullin took part in the opening ceremony of a new US Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Edmond, Oklahoma, according to KOCO. The new facility brings federal immigration services closer to residents of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, offering locals a nearby location for immigration paperwork and support rather than traveling elsewhere. Local coverage focused on the ceremony and what the office will provide for the community.

A new map ranks the US cities most affected by wildfire smoke in 2026, highlighting where air pollution from fires is hitting residents hardest. The ranking is drawing attention as wildfire seasons intensify and smoke increasingly becomes a year-round public health concern across the American West and beyond.

A new map highlights which US cities are in the path of a Nor'Easter storm expected to hit this week. The Northeast-facing storm system is drawing attention as residents and travelers check whether their cities fall within the affected zone, with coastal and inland communities likely watching for updates on snow, wind and coastal flooding potential.

US housing markets are moving in opposite directions, with prices in Chicago rising 5.5% while Dallas recorded a 5% decline. The split highlights how regional conditions, rather than a single national trend, are shaping the market. Buyers and sellers are watching closely to see whether affordable Midwest markets keep gaining while previously hot Sun Belt cities cool.