Gaza Strip: UN Relief Agency forced to close shelters and services as residents run out of safe evacuation options (VietnamPlus)

European Union opens humanitarian airlift to Lebanon, pledging support for crisis-affected population (VietnamPlus)

Lebanon: Escalating conflict with Israel forces 96 health centers to close amid 36 attacks on medical facilities (VietnamPlus)

Animal rights activists risk lives rescuing pets from Israeli airstrike areas in Lebanon. Animals Lebanon has saved 190 animals in three weeks amid ongoing conflict (ABC)

Ukraine: President Zelenskyy’s Office reports Russia is noticeably exhausted in ongoing conflict - but Ukraine still requires permission to strike Russia’s territory to fully turn the tide (RBC Ukraine)

Report: Russia loses one soldier for every 2.5 square meters gained on front, highlighting high-casualty “cannon fodder” tactics in Ukraine war (RBC Ukraine)

Numbers don’t lie, Putin’s army is decimated - 600,000 Russian casualties [deaths and injuries] and counting (Tagtik)

EU issues first-ever visas for Russian army deserters, who qualify based in part on their “strong, consistent anti-war stance” (BBC)

US: President Trump leads in 6 of 7 battleground states in recent polling, signaling potential shift in 2024 presidential race (FOX News)

Wall Street Journal poll: President Trump edges Harris in battleground states, with voters trusting President Trump more on key issues (New York Post)

Former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick announces she’ll vote for first time, supporting President Trump in 2024 election during North Carolina [US] town hall (New York Post)

US election: Ex-Bernie Sanders adviser criticizes Obama for “lecturing” Black men who are not supporting Harris, calling it wrong and disrespectful (Fox News)

Obama admits Harris campaign lacks energy of his run, as Black male voters say they can’t trust Harris because she wrongfully locked up a “whole lot” of Black men as a prosecutor (New York Post)

US: Early voting down 45% from 2020, with mail ballot requests dropping significantly in crucial swing states, potentially challenging Democrats’ previous advantage (New York Post)

California [US]: Veterinarian exposes biosecurity risks as bird flu-infected cattle carcasses found dumped on roadside by cattle raising operation, while state outbreak affects 100 herds (Newsweek)

US: Undercooked bear meat sickened 10 at barbecue in Nov 2023; government reported trichinellosis outbreak linked to wild animal consumption (Fox News)

Tacoma [Washington state, US]: Health department closes Harvest Buffet due to suspected norovirus outbreak affecting multiple diners (The News Tribune)

US pandemic study reveals death rates for working-age and young Black people rose during pandemic, highlighting racial disparities (The Washington Post)

Pakistan eliminates trachoma [serious eye infection] and Brazil eradicates lymphatic filariasis [parasitic infection] as public health problems, marking significant achievements in disease control (Positive.News)

Climate change significantly boosted Hurricane Milton’s destructive rain and winds, scientists say (The Independent)

At least 8 killed and millions without power as Hurricane Milton subsides (Euronews)

Hurricane Helene causes US$6.46 billion in preliminary agricultural damages, devastating poultry operations and pecan orchards (Agriculture Dive)

Chiang Mai [Thailand]: Elephants wade through floodwaters to deliver supplies to stranded residents after Ping River overflows (VNExpress)

Thailand: Bangkok and central provinces brace for floods as major rivers likely to overflow October 13-24 (VIetnamPlus)

Bolivia: Indigenous communities face devastating wildfires again, with experts warning this year could be worst in history due to industrial slash-and-burn practices (One Green Planet)

Croatia: Marine biologist observes rapid Mediterranean Sea deterioration, highlighting dangerous effects of climate change on marine ecosystems (DW)

Pennsylvania [US] family charged with multiple wildlife violations including illegal hunting of male whitetail deer, facing potential prison time and hefty fines (One Green Planet)

Study reveals severe mental health toll on animal lab workers, as the paradox of “caring, then killing” and lack of support contribute to PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] and emotional distress (Sentient Media)

New report describes San Francisco Zoo [California, US] as “unsafe for visitors and animals,” with dilapidated and outdated enclosures (SFist)

Analysis: Rethink your next visit to the zoo, most of which fail to provide proper environments for animals with large territories, leading to severe animal welfare problems (The Queen’s Journal)

Self-realizing quote of the day: “The peace of God is with them whose mind and soul are in harmony, who are free from desire and wrath, who know their own soul.” – The Beloved Lord Krishna [vegetarian] (Bhagavad Gita)

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