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☆ Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, eastern Rafah evacuations
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The Israel Defense Forces say that evacuation of residents and displaced people in eastern Rafah is "not a wide-scale evacuation of Rafah this is a limited-scale operation in the area of Eastern Rafah." Colonel Nadav Shoshani, IDF's international spokesperson, said in a press briefing Monday they were "calling on people of Eastern Rafah to move north." When asked about how long residents would have to leave, Shoshani said,"People have days at least to move," he said when asked about how long residents would have to leave. Shoshani would not be drawn about whether this evacuation was linked to an attack on IDF soldiers yesterday. "I don't want to go into specific of our operational ideas and plans and timing," he said.

Persons: Nadav Shoshani, Shoshani, Yoav Galant, Jens Laerke Organizations: Israel Defense Forces, CNN, Israeli, United Nations Office, Humanitarian Locations: Rafah, Eastern Rafah, Gaza, Israel, Geneva

CNN —Ukraine claimed it hit two Russian landing craft in occupied Crimea with sea drones in an overnight operation, the latest in a series of escalating strikes on the peninsula illegally annexed by Russia in 2014. “Two Russian assault boats have been hit with Ukrainian sea drones near Chernomorske, Crimea,” Andriy Yusov, a representative of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (GUR), told CNN. The video appears to show two sea drones approaching targets that appear to be landing craft at a dock. The second drone appears to film the first one as it hits the landing craft. The Russian Defense Ministry said its forces intercepted three Ukrainian drones over Crimea in the early hours on Friday.

Persons: ” Andriy Yusov, GUR, ” GUR, Rybar, ” Rybar, “ Organizations: CNN, Defense Intelligence, Kremlin, Black, Fleet, Federal Security Service, Russian Defense Ministry, Security and Defense Forces of, Initiative Locations: Ukraine, Crimea, Russia, Chernomorske, ”, Kyiv, Russian, Ukrainian, Sevastopol, Zmiinyi, Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine, Moscow

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is still closed, leaving humanitarian supplies piling up on the Egyptian side of the border. But, Israel has closed its two border crossings with Gaza and imposed a “complete siege” of the territory. That has left the Rafah crossing as the only viable outlet to get people out of the enclave – and supplies into it. Also complicating matters: border authorities have not managed to repair Israeli airstrike damage to the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing, a Palestinian official said. Abu Obaida claimed 22 of the hostages in Gaza were killed in Israeli airstrikes (CNN cannot independently verify that claim).

Persons: Sameh Shoukry, Abu Odaida, Abu Obaida, Antonio Guterres, Rishi Sunak, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Benjamin Netanyahu, Antony Blinken, Yoav Gallant, Yair Lapid, Joe Biden, Netanyahu, White Organizations: Egypt’s, UN, UN Office, Humanitarian Affairs, European Commission, World Health Organization, Israel Defense Forces, IDF, CNN, United Nations, Hezbollah, British, Israeli, State Department, Pentagon, Hamas Locations: Rafah, Gaza, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Lebanese, Turkish, East

☆ Israel-Hamas war live updates: The latest news
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The estimate represents roughly half the population of northern Gaza, where the IDF is gearing up for the next stages of its war with Hamas, which controls the territory. Here's what else you need to know:Next stages: Israel has been signaling it is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, even as a humanitarian crisis grows inside the coastal Palestinian enclave. Israel has been signaling it is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, even as a humanitarian crisis grows inside the coastal Palestinian enclave. On Monday, the US embassy said desperate residents hoping to exit Gaza via Rafah may receive "very little notice" if it opens. On Monday, the US embassy said desperate residents hoping to exit Gaza via Rafah may receive "very little notice" if it opens.

Persons: Mahmoud Abbas, Antony Blinken, Abdel Fattah El, Lynn Hastings, UNTV Organizations: Israel Defense Forces, Hamas, Palestinian, UN Locations: Gaza, Israel, Rafah, Egypt, UNTV . Southern Gaza

☆ Live updates: Israel-Hamas war rages as Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises from attacks
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has called on the world to help “prevent a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, stressing there are “no safe areas” to evacuate civilians after Israel told half the population to migrate south. “PRCS calls on the world leaders and the international community to intervene immediately to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding right now,” it said in a Friday statement. “We do not have the means to evacuate the sick and the wounded in our hospitals, or the elderly and the disabled. There are no safe areas in the whole of the Gaza Strip.”The PRCS described the Israeli evacuation order as “shocking and beyond belief.”The whole people in Gaza feel that the world has turned their back on them,” the group continued. The PCRS called on international aid organizations on the ground in Gaza including the International Committee of the Red Cross to intervene with governments to “protect humanity and humanitarian space” and put pressure on “Israel to rescind this order.”

Persons: Israel, “ PRCS, ” Organizations: Red Crescent Society, International Committee Locations: Gaza

☆ Live updates: Israel-Hamas war news
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

As the Biden administration continues its work to support Israel and move military assets into the region, US officials across the government are furiously working behind the scenes to piece together an accurate picture on the ground. Further complicating the situation, US officials say, is that Hamas consists of numerous and often competing subgroups and militias that all operate in Gaza. Before the US can put together a plan to recover hostages, officials first have to figure out which of those Hamas sub-groups may be holding them, and for what reason. Here's what is happening: The US is working closely with Israel, with FBI and Pentagon personnel on the ground in Israel providing support to Israeli special operators. These include members of the FBI's Critical Incident Response Group, which has extensive experience in helping to resolve hostage incidents, including in war zones from Afghanistan to Iraq and across the Middle East.

Persons: Biden, Joe Biden, Read Organizations: CNN, White, FBI, Pentagon, State Department, National Security Council Locations: Gaza, Israel, Afghanistan, Iraq

☆ Live updates: Israel-Hamas war
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Kathleen Magramo | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

The Israeli military would attack Hamas with a force "like never before," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed, as the conflict enters a fourth day following the Islamist militants' devastating surprise attack in Israeli territory. "As the Prime Minister of Israel, I tell you frankly, difficult days are still ahead of us," he said in a televised address Monday. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a “complete siege” of Gaza and said he would halt the supply of electricity, food, water and fuel to the Palestinian enclave. Hours later, a spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing said it would begin killing civilian hostages and broadcasting the act if Israel targets Gaza without warning. These are the key details you need to know:

Persons: Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant Locations: Israel, Gaza

☆ Live updates: Spain vs Netherlands, Women's World Cup 2023 quarter final
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

A beaten finalist in 2019, the Netherlands will likely be feeling very confident of going one better this year after an impressive World Cup campaign so far. The Oranje is unbeaten in Australia and New Zealand and has conceded just one goal during the tournament, coming in the 1-1 group stage draw against the United States — also the only game it has failed to win. Spain has both dazzled and disappointed its fans this tournament, racking up high-scoring wins over Zambia, Costa Rica and then Switzerland in the last-16. However, the team’s low point came in a 4-0 demolition against Japan in the final group stage match, a game that laid bare La Roja's weaknesses. Spain will likely chalk it up to a off day, while others will point to the sobering defeat as proof the team isn’t yet up to level of the true title contenders Down Under.

Persons: United States —, Jill Roord, Lieke Martens, Daniëlle van Organizations: Oranje, United, South, Zambia Locations: Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, United States, South Africa, Spain, Costa Rica, Switzerland, Japan

☆ Live updates: USA vs Vietnam, Women's World Cup 2023
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-21 | by ( Tara Subramaniam | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

From left: Livia, Randy, Laurenne and Lisette Moreland are back at a World Cup for the first time since 2016. Tara Subramaniam/CNNAmericans from coast to coast have made the trek to Auckland to support the reigning Women's World Cup champions as they seek a record third title. Now, the family is at their second Women's World Cup. Tara Subramaniam/CNNElanor Espey and her mom Katrina from Sacramento, were also in France during the 2019 Women's World Cup and watched games from the fan zone in Paris. Elanor Espey told CNN she's looking forward to seeing "how the teams have developed in the past four years since the last World Cup."

Persons: Livia, Randy, Laurenne, Lisette Moreland, Tara Subramaniam, Moreland, Laurenne Moreland, Adam, Cate, she's, Stephanie, Alex Morgan, CNN Elanor Espey, Elanor Espey Organizations: CNN, USA, FIFA, US, Thailand, National Locations: Auckland, Bethesda , Maryland, Austin , Texas, Reims, France, Australia, New, Sacramento, Paris

It's half time at the Eden Park Stadium in Auckland, where underdogs New Zealand have held firm for the first 45 minutes against former World Cup winners Norway. The Scandinavians are among the tournament favorites this year, but despite dominating much of the play have been unable to break through the home side's defense and create a clear-cut chance. But it hasn't been all defending from New Zealand. The home side have enjoyed several threatening moments of their own going forward, much to the delight of the sold-out home crowd. In the final moments of the half, New Zealand kept the pressure on, with several opportunities in the box.

Persons: Norway's Ada Hegerberg, Julie Blakstad, Frida Maanum Organizations: New Zealand, Norway Locations: Eden, Auckland, Norway's, New Zealand

☆ Live updates: Heat wave hits Europe, US, China and other parts of the globe
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Helen Regan | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Italy's health ministry on Tuesday introduced a new heat protocol for emergency rooms called “Let’s protect ourselves from the heat,” it said in a statement. The ministry said the move will allow emergency rooms to adopt dedicated procedures for people suffering heat-related emergencies and will operate seven days a week. : a preferential and differentiated care path in the emergency department," the ministry said. Citizens and visitors are urged to follow these basic rules:Avoid direct sun exposure and stay indoors during hottest hours of the day. Check on elderly and vulnerable neighbors to ensure they have adequate water, food, and protect pets.

Organizations: Citizens

☆ Missing Titanic sub: Live updates on crew killed after 'catastrophic implosion,' debris found
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-23 | by ( Helen Regan | Adam Renton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The result was the Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Passed in 1914, its framework stands to this day, with many of its rules directly evolving from the Titanic tragedy. The unsinkable ship: When the Titanic set sail from Southampton, it was the world’s largest ocean liner, built with state-of-the-art maritime technology that many thought made it unsinkable. Such was the belief in the Titanic that safety regulations of the day were not updated to keep pace with the technology. Lessons from Titan: Maritime experts and historians have noted the Titan submersible operated outside of the regulations prompted by the Titanic disaster, and did not need to conform to safety regulations, since it operated in international waters.

Persons: ”, Per Wimmer, Read Organizations: Titanic, Convention, OceanGate Expeditions, Titan Locations: Southampton, Danish

From OceanGate/FILEThe missing submersible is a small vessel designed to only hold five people for a day — two hours down, several hours exploring the Titanic and two hours back to the surface. Last year, the founder of tour operator OceanGate Expeditions showed a CBS team the inside of a submersible used to visit the Titanic's wreckage. The CBS video shows a small chamber, with about as much space as a minivan. There's only one small toilet in the vessel's front, which "doubles as the best seat in the house," according to an OceanGate webpage that's no longer available. It added that when the toilet is being used, they install a privacy curtain "and turn the music up loud."

Organizations: OceanGate Expeditions, CBS

A submersible, such as the missing Titan vessel, is a type of watercraft — but it has some key differences from the better-known submarine. Unlike submarines, a submersible needs a mother ship to launch it. The Titan's support ship was the Polar Prince, a former Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking ship, according to the ship's co-owner Horizon Maritime. A submarine can also stay underwater much longer, while submersibles have much fewer power reserves, according to OceanGate, the company operating the Titan expedition, in a webpage seen by CNN that is no longer available. The Titan has 96 hours of life support, and its dives down to the Titanic wreckage usually last 10 to 11 hours, according to the site — compared to submarines that can stay underwater for months.

Organizations: Canadian Coast Guard, Horizon, CNN, Coast Guard

Storm chaser Brian Emfinger tells CNN that Thursday's tornado cut through some of the main sections of Perryton, Texas. Emfinger said the worst he saw was in the northwest part of town. People there had little warning as the tornado touched down, barreling toward a mobile home park directly in its path, he said. “The storm produced a wall cloud very quickly, and that wall cloud tightened up very rapidly and then it just went to the ground very quickly,” Emfinger said. Usually with a strong tornado, there’s a lot of leeway time for people to prepare, he said.

Persons: Brian Emfinger, ” Emfinger, Emfinger Organizations: CNN Locations: Perryton , Texas, People

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