Israelis are still in shock following this weekend’s attack by Hezbollah on a soccer field that killed 12 children. Is this the beginning of a new war? Russia and the U.S. appear to be headed for an arms race in Europe. Nicolás Maduro has won reelection in Venezuela, but is everything fair? Plus, Joe Biden weighs in on reforming the Supreme Court.

No injuries but lots of delays, frustration and confusion in Paris as a coordinated arson attack set fire to train equipment just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony. Kamala Harris calls for a ceasefire in Gaza after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a look at American foreign policy towards Israel going forward. The EU sends more money to Kyiv as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine’s south and east. Plus, a natural treasure in Canada is threatened by wildfire.

The world is reacting to two consequential speeches from world leaders on Wednesday in Washington; one from President Biden, the other from Prime Minister Netanyahu. More controversy surrounding West Bank settlements, the latest on Typhoon Gaemi and some Russian drones have ended up on Romanian soil

Protests in the U.S. Capitol ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. What will he say to the American audience, and what does it mean to the Israeli public? Ukraine’s Foreign Minister is in China and say’s his country is ready to talk when Russia is ready to negotiate in good faith. A typhoon is wreaking havoc in Taiwan, a plane crashed in Kathmandu and street protests continue in Kampala. Plus, a look at security in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games.

The head of the U.S. Secret Service resigns after being grilled by congress in the wake of an attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington as the Chinese broker a deal between Fatah and Hamas to form a unity government for Palestinians. A Russian air defense system is destroyed in Donetsk and, in what is widely described as a sham trial, a Russian-American journalist is found guilty of spreading false information about the Russian army. Ukrainians have been successful with sea drones in the Black Sea, will they work in other potential naval conflicts? Plus, over 150 killed in landslides in Ethiopia.

Current Vice President Kamala Harris will run for president now that Joe Biden has withdrawn from the race, and much of the Democratic party has already lined up behind her. The move, however, is not without controversy. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Washington to address congress as tension between Israel and the Houthis in Yemen are increasing. The latest from Kyiv plus Doctors Without Borders has a dire warning for Sudan, and in Bangladesh the army is in the streets.

IT failure causes worldwide chaos. Donald Trump addressed the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. As expected, some of his speech was calmer and more introspective following the recent assassination attempt, however he also included falsehoods about the 2020 election, immigrants and crime. Meanwhile Joe Biden is in isolation because of COVID, as he’s being further isolated by his party. The International Court of Justice rules that Israel is breaking international and a look at issues of importance to Muslim-American voters. Evan Gershkovich is found guilty, and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to speak to Donald Trump on Friday. Houthis attack Israel.

Vice Presidential nominee J.D. Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, laying out the party’s vision for America’s foreign policy. U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with COVID. A look at the media coverage of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The latest from Israel, more unrest in Nairobi and an update from Kyiv as President Zelenskyy is in England for the opening of the European Political Community meeting. Plus, a look at the potential of sea drones in modern warfare.

Donald Trump’s former foes in the Republican party endorsed him at the party’s national convention in Milwaukee. Israelis are closely watching American election as well even as their own country is politically divided as well. Hezbollah warns it will strike more targets in Israel and NATO sets up an office in the Middle East. An update from Kyiv, China’s economic impact around the world and a look at security in Asia.

As this past weekend’s attempted assassination loomed large at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Donald Trump chose Ohio senator J.D. Vance, a one-time critic of Trump’s, to be his running mate. A look at what the foreign policy of a Trump Vance administration might look like. An update from Kyiv, including a look at Ukrainian reaction to J.D. Vance, who consistently criticized aiding Ukraine. Plus, the latest from Rwanda and Kenya.