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First Thing: The scramble to flee Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton

Floridians are clogging interstates in an effort to escape the path of Hurricane Milton as it intensifies. Plus: the Afghan women holding the Taliban accountable

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First Thing: Israel launches invasion into southern Lebanon

Israel says ‘heavy fighting’ is under way as it targets Hezbollah. Plus, the Picasso in the cellar

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First Thing: Fresh Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon as UN chief says it cannot ‘become another Gaza’

Lebanese minister says only Washington can help end the fighting. Plus, Missouri executes Marcellus ‘Khaliifah’ Williams

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First Thing: FBI investigating second ‘attempted assassination’ of Trump

The suspect, arrested after pointing a firearm through a fence at Trump’s golf club, is alleged to have had ‘delusional ideas’ about supporting Ukraine’s war effort. Plus, JD Vance admits to ‘creating stories’ on the campaign trail

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First Thing: Violence spreads in the Middle East

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 in Syria while a Jordanian truck driver killed three Israeli workers at a border crossing between the West Bank and Jordan. Plus: The massive US toxic fire shrouded in secrecy

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First Thing: Ukraine says it has seized 1,000 sq km of Russia as Putin vows ‘worthy response’

Russian official says Ukraine has taken 28 settlements during attack on Kursk region. Plus, the comedians telling traumatic stories after Baby Reindeer

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First Thing: Thousands rally for Harris and Walz in Wisconsin and Michigan

Detroit rally draws 15,000 people and high energy. Plus, Israel minister condemned over starvation remarks

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First Thing: Biden says it’s time for ‘fresh voices’ while explaining he dropped out to ‘unite our nation’

‘I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation,’ Biden said. Plus, Monday was world’s hottest recorded day

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First Thing: Republican convention to focus on crime and immigration

Donald Trump named JD Vance as his running mate and formally won the nomination on Monday. Plus, Brat summer has arrived – here’s what that means

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First Thing: Julian Assange walks free

After pleading guilty to violating US espionage law in a deal ending an extraordinary 14-year legal saga, the WikiLeaks founder has arrived home in Australia. Plus: Suing big oil for heatwave deaths

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First Thing: Assange leaves UK after striking deal with US justice department

WikiLeaks founder reportedly travelling to US plea deal hearing in Northern Mariana Islands. Plus, how fashion entered its ‘ugly’ decade

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First Thing: Hamas official says nobody knows how many hostages are still alive

Hamas spokesperson says Israeli tanks have advanced on Rafah. Plus: Scotland’s burgeoning seaweed industry

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First Thing: Hunter Biden found guilty in federal gun case

Republicans double down on conspiracy theories after conviction of president’s son. Plus: the new forms of toxic masculinity dominating social media

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First Thing: Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago dinner with oil bosses

Trump is under investigation by House Democrats for hosting dinner where he reportedly asked oil and gas company executives for $1bn campaign contribution in exchange for scrapping environmental regulations. Plus: Antony Blinken picks up a guitar

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First Thing: US to require background checks for gun sales online and at shows

Historic action closes loophole and bolsters Biden administration’s fight against gun violence. Plus: the true price of Indonesia’s booming nickel industry

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First Thing: Israel to reopen Erez crossing into Gaza

Move to increase humanitarian aid came hours after Biden told Netanyahu that US support would depend on Israel taking concrete action to protect civilians and aid workers. Plus: Microsoft says China will interfere in US and other elections using AI

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First Thing: Biden expected to speak with Netanyahu after aid worker killings

After deadly Israeli airstrikes on aid workers in Gaza, humanitarian organizations are demanding the military improve and adhere to security procedures. Plus: the Italian island giving away its goats

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First Thing: Taiwan earthquake kills nine and leaves dozens trapped

Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years triggered landslides, building collapses and injured at least 800 people. Plus: fighting the stigma of epilepsy in Cameroon

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First Thing: Israel launches deadly airstrike on Syria

War monitor reports Israeli airstrike in Syria has killed more than 40 people, mainly troops. Plus: ecocide in Gaza

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First Thing: US to put forth UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Secretary of state Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv as other world leaders set aside differences to call for end to fighting in Gaza. Plus: the report on flying saucers that sent the world of ‘ufology’ into a tailspin

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First Thing: Putin bromance has US security experts fearing second Trump term

Trump’s support for Putin has intelligence community worried about US interests abroad. Plus, Parvati Shallow’s journey from Survivor to life coach

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First Thing: Israel accused of killing 20 awaiting aid after Schumer says Netanyahu ‘has lost his way’

The US Senate majority leader says Netanyahu is an ‘obstacle to peace’. Plus, father of mass shooter found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

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First Thing: ‘Promising signs of progress’ on Gaza hostage deal

Comments by Israeli war cabinet member come as Israel continues to threaten ground invasion of Rafah. Plus, how monitoring nature from space could keep Earth healthy

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First Thing: World leaders at Munich conference to urge Israel to abandon Rafah offensive

One aid organisation has said a ground offensive in Rafah would be a ‘bloodbath’. Plus, an FBI informant is charged with lying in Hunter Biden case

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First Thing: US Navy Seals declared dead after raid on Houthi-bound arms

Incident deepens an ‘apocalyptic’ situation in the Middle East as four crises overlap. Plus, how DeSantis proved to be ‘Trump without the votes’

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