Israel's air assault on Lebanon continues, resulting in over 100 deaths and 350 injuries, following the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas, causing devastating floods and 105 confirmed fatalities, with damages estimated at $110 billion. Austria's far-right Freedom Party, linked to the Nazi party, is projected to win the general election with 29.1% of the vote under the leadership of Herbert Kickl, dubbed the "Volkskanzler." Two NASA astronauts stuck in space are set to return to Earth after a SpaceX vehicle docked at the ISS, with their homecoming expected no earlier than February 2025. Acclaimed singer and actor Kris Kristofferson passed away peacefully at 88 in Maui, Hawaii, leaving behind a legacy of country music hits.
Israel kills 100 in more airstrikes on Lebanon Sunday (CNN)
Hurricane Helene devastates Florida, Georgia, Carolinas (BBC)
Far-right Austrian party projected to win election (Al Jazeera)
SpaceX vehicle sent to rescue two astronauts docks at ISS (CNN)
Kris Kristofferson dead at 88 (NPR)