Shootings in Maine and escalating conflict in Gaza are weeks’ top news, along with severe weather in Mexico and political developments in the US.
The manhunt in Maine: Police are searching for Robert Card, the suspect in two mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine that killed at least 18 and injured 13.
* Democratic Congressman Jared Golden has altered his stance, now supporting several forms of gun control as a result of the shootings.
Gaza crisis: EU leaders support a humanitarian pause in retaliatory attacks between Hamas and Israel.
* The Gaza-based Ministry of Health confirmed the death of 7,028 Palestinians, including 2,913 minors.
* The chance of achieving a humanitarian pause is higher with EU leaders aligning with President Biden’s support for the same.
* Fears of a broader regional war amidst intensification of Israel’s military campaign, with Iran-backed troops ready to retaliate.
Devastating impact of Hurricane Otis: The Category 5 hurricane caused massive flooding in Acapulco, Mexico, resulting in at least 27 deaths and leaving four missing.
* Desperation and lack of aid and resources are causing looting and forcing people to drink juice due to water shortage.
Political news in the US: Rep. George Santos faces corruption charges from his 2022 election campaign, with a resolution introduced to expel him from Congress.
* According to an NPR poll, Americans are concerned about gun violence in K-12 education, but opinions differ on measures to tackle the issue.
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