Hurricane Helene Causes Widespread Devastation Across U.S.

Hurricane Helene has wreaked havoc across the Southeast U.S., leading to over 110 fatalities and significant destruction in North Carolina and Florida. Former President Donald Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, to offer support, albeit with several misleading claims about disaster response efforts and the extent of the storm's unpredictability. Meanwhile, Israeli military actions against Hezbollah have intensified, with ground operations and airstrikes following the death of a leader in the militant group, raising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border. North Korea has dismissed the potential for renewed diplomacy with the U.S., regardless of the political climate ahead of the elections. In Austria, the far-right Freedom Party gained seats in elections but fell short of a majority, complicating government formation. Additionally, Russian President Putin's draft announcement aims to conscript 133,000 young men as part of a military buildup.