Drama unfolded in the US Presidential race as Trump faced backlash for a staged McDonald’s visit labeled #McIdiot, while Harris’s church visit to woo Black Christian voters drew MAGA criticism. Despite the controversies, polls show Trump and Harris in a tight race.

Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said. 

​Thirteen air strikes hit locations in southern Beirut on Monday evening, authorities said.  

Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit. 

​Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcoming more than 20 world leaders to the Brics summit.