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The United States is set to begin construction of a permanent embassy complex in Jerusalem, moving beyond the temporary facilities used since the embassy's relocation. The project marks a significant physical commitment to the US presence in the city, a move that has long drawn international attention and criticism from Palestinians, who claim East Jerusalem as a future capital.

Benjamin Netanyahu used his speech at the United Nations in New York to denounce Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist running to be New York City mayor. The attack drew immediate reaction online, with critics calling it foreign interference in a US election and supporters of Mamdani pushing back against the Israeli prime minister's remarks.

Le Monde examines how climate change is pushing people, planners and governments to reconsider where and how they live. As heatwaves, floods and rising seas make some areas less habitable, questions about relocating, adapting cities and rebuilding our relationship with the surrounding environment are moving from the margins to the centre of public debate.

Protests have broken out in Venezuela, with crowds demanding the safe return of an opposition leader and calling for presidential elections. Demonstrators gathered in cities across the country, keeping up pressure on the government of Nicolás Maduro amid a prolonged political crisis. US outlets including ABC News are covering the rallies as international attention on Venezuela's disputed leadership continues.

Oil industry interests are asking the US Supreme Court to take up a case, a move being described as an audacious attempt to shield fossil fuel companies from climate-related lawsuits. The request comes as cities and states pursue litigation seeking damages for climate harms, and the industry is seeking a ruling that could curtail those claims. Climate advocates warn the outcome could shape the future of climate accountability cases.

Citi is advising clients to buy the next dip in the stock market, arguing the AI-driven rally still has momentum ahead of the US midterm elections. The call signals the bank remains constructive on equities despite elevated valuations tied to artificial intelligence stocks. Investors are watching whether the AI trade can hold up through election-related volatility.

Federal sources say a man shot by an ICE officer in Austin, Texas was an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. The Department of Homeland Security identified the man according to reporting, though details about the circumstances of the shooting and his condition have not been confirmed. The incident is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over immigration enforcement operations in US cities.

A powerful nor'easter storm is battering Ocean City, Maryland, and much of the US East Coast, bringing damaging winds, coastal flooding and heavy rain to coastal communities. WUSA9 reports on the storm's impact along the shore, with the system affecting a wide stretch of the Atlantic seaboard as residents brace for hazardous conditions.

A new map ranks the US cities most affected by wildfire smoke in 2026, highlighting where air pollution from fires is hitting residents hardest. The ranking is drawing attention as wildfire seasons intensify and smoke increasingly becomes a year-round public health concern across the American West and beyond.

Indian applicants for US visitor visas are facing long interview waits, with Hyderabad at around 12 months, Mumbai 11.5 months, New Delhi 10 months, Chennai 7.5 months and Kolkata 6.5 months. The figures are drawing attention as families planning travel for tourism, business or family visits face delays stretching close to a year before they can secure an interview appointment.

Thousands of people marched in cities across France to demand stronger action on climate change. One demonstrator summed up the mood, saying she wished more people had turned out 'after the summer we've just had', a reference to recent heatwaves and extreme weather. Organisers and participants are pressing the French government for more ambitious emissions reductions and adaptation measures.

A new map highlights which US cities are in the path of a Nor'Easter storm expected to hit this week. The Northeast-facing storm system is drawing attention as residents and travelers check whether their cities fall within the affected zone, with coastal and inland communities likely watching for updates on snow, wind and coastal flooding potential.

US housing markets are moving in opposite directions, with prices in Chicago rising 5.5% while Dallas recorded a 5% decline. The split highlights how regional conditions, rather than a single national trend, are shaping the market. Buyers and sellers are watching closely to see whether affordable Midwest markets keep gaining while previously hot Sun Belt cities cool.

A new analysis examines where billion-dollar startup companies remain concentrated across the United States, and argues that other regions copying the geography of these hubs tend to fail. The piece suggests the density of talent, capital and networks behind unicorn clusters is difficult to replicate, prompting debate among startup ecosystem builders elsewhere about what actually drives them.

The Miami Dolphins are taking on the Kansas City Chiefs, and fans are searching for how to watch, stream and listen to the game. Interest is high in both the US and the UK as viewers look for broadcast details ahead of kickoff. Discussion is focused on where to follow the action and how the two AFC contenders match up.

A powerful nor'easter is moving along the US East Coast, prompting reports of power outages and coastal flooding in New Jersey, New York City and surrounding areas. Authorities and weather trackers are urging residents to stay updated as conditions develop along the shoreline.