Former US President Donald Trump criticized pop star Taylor Swift on Sunday, stating he "hates her" following her endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Swift, who praised Harris as a "steady-handed" leader, announced her support on Instagram after the latest presidential debate. Trump responded on Truth Social, claiming Swift's Democratic endorsements will harm her career. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also mocked Swift, referencing a previous comment about childless women. Swift's endorsement comes amid ongoing political tensions, with her support aligning her with Harris in a contentious election cycle.

Former US President Donald Trump criticized pop star Taylor Swift on Sunday, stating he "hates her" following her endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Swift, who praised Harris as a "steady-handed" leader, announced her support on Instagram after the latest presidential debate. Trump responded on Truth Social, claiming Swift's Democratic endorsements will harm her career. Tesla CEO Elon Musk also mocked Swift, referencing a previous comment about childless women. Swift's endorsement comes amid ongoing political tensions, with her support aligning her with Harris in a contentious election cycle.

Israel has vowed retaliation after a missile fired by Yemen's Houthi group landed in central Israel, marking the first such attack on the region. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the Houthis will face a "heavy price" for the strike, emphasizing Israel's "multi-front battle" against its enemies. The missile fragments were found near Modiin and Tel Aviv, with no casualties reported. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, claimed the strike was in solidarity with Palestinians. Israel's military is investigating the air defense failure.

A Russian guided bomb struck a high-rise apartment building in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, injuring at least 41 civilians, including 3 children. The attack caused a fire that spread across four floors of the building, with 12 nearby structures also damaged, according to Kharkiv's mayor, Ihor Terekhov. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strike, calling for global action to defend Ukraine from Russian air attacks. Kharkiv, a key industrial hub near the Russian border, remains under constant attack from missiles and drones. Rescue operations continue amidst the rubble and destruction.

At least eight migrants died after their boat broke apart on the rocks off the coast of France, near Ambleteuse. French authorities rescued 51 survivors, including a 10-month-old baby suffering from hypothermia. Officials said human traffickers are putting lives at risk by using unsafe, overloaded boats without enough life jackets. The tragedy occurred as 801 people arrived in the UK on small boats the same day. Amnesty International called the deaths avoidable, urging the UK and France to create safe asylum routes. This brings the death toll from Channel crossings to 45 so far this year.

Eight migrants tragically died early Sunday when their overcrowded boat capsized while attempting to cross the Channel from France to England. French authorities reported the accident occurred soon after the vessel embarked. This comes just weeks after the deadliest incident this year, which killed 12 Eritrean migrants. Maritime authorities rescued 200 people in the past 24 hours during multiple crossing attempts. The Channel, a popular route for migrants despite its dangers, has seen over 22,000 arrivals in England in 2024. French and British governments continue efforts to curb migrant smuggling and enhance rescue operations.

A long-range ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck central Israel, igniting a fire and triggering air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas. The missile, reportedly evading Israel’s air defenses, landed in an open area without causing casualties, though nine people suffered minor injuries while seeking shelter. Images revealed missile fragments in Modiin’s train station. The Houthis claimed their new hypersonic missile overcame 20 intercept attempts, targeting an Israeli military position. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a heavy response, emphasizing the ongoing tension amid the Gaza conflict.

Israel’s military reported that a surface-to-surface missile, fired from Yemen, landed in an unpopulated area in central Israel on Sunday, causing no injuries. Air raid sirens went off across Tel Aviv and surrounding regions, sending residents into shelters. Loud booms from missile interceptors were heard in the area. The military confirmed that no changes have been made to protective guidelines. The incident follows a July attack by Iran-aligned Houthis from Yemen, which led to a deadly drone strike on Tel Aviv and subsequent Israeli airstrikes on Houthi targets.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under investigation for a potential breach of parliamentary rules after failing to declare luxury gifts given to his wife, Victoria, by Labour peer Lord Alli. The Sunday Times reported that the peer, who is Starmer's largest personal donor, paid for a personal shopper and clothes for Lady Starmer before and after Starmer took office in July. A Number 10 spokesperson admitted the oversight, saying they sought advice and corrected the issue. The Conservative Party has called for a full investigation into the matter.

Pope Francis urged American Catholics to vote for the "lesser evil" between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential elections. The pope criticized both candidates for their positions on key issues such as abortion and migration, emphasizing that both stances were "against life." He described abortion as "killing" and condemned anti-migrant policies as contrary to Biblical teachings. Despite not naming Trump or Harris directly, the pontiff's remarks were aimed at guiding Catholic voters on moral grounds in the election. Both campaigns have yet to respond to the Pope’s comments.