Russia’s Largest Aerial Assault Hits Ukraine, Israel Orders Gaza Evacuation, France Faces Political Upheaval – 9/9/2025, 12:25:10 PM

The latest world news as of September 9, 2025, includes severe weather in the U.S. Northeast, a major escalation in Russia’s aerial campaign against Ukraine, an Israeli airport attack, political upheaval in France, and new developments in Brazil’s coup plot trial.

Key highlights:
– Severe storms swept across the U.S. Northeast, with a possible tornado striking Massachusetts and fall-like temperatures spreading in many regions[1].
– The Trump Administration announced a new immigration crackdown focused on targeting what they describe as “the worst of the worst,” and there are escalating tensions with Illinois leaders over potential federal intervention in Chicago[1][4][5].
– Russia launched its largest aerial assault yet in its war against Ukraine, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urging more support from Western allies[1][2][3].
– The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued an evacuation order for all of Gaza City, following an attack at an Israeli airport and a deadly shooting at a Jerusalem bus station[2].
– In France, the government was toppled after Prime Minister Gabriel Attal lost a confidence vote in the legislature[2].
– Brazil’s Supreme Court is nearing a verdict in the coup plot trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, expected to decide whether he is guilty of plotting to illegally stay in power after his 2022 defeat[2].
– In New Zealand, a man who had evaded authorities was shot dead by police[2].
– Drones are playing an increasingly significant role in modern warfare, with the U.S. Army and other militaries racing to adapt to new technologies[3].
– Other notable news: A WWII bomb discovery prompted evacuations in Bratislava, Nepal’s prime minister resigned amid protests, and there were major developments at the US Open tennis tournament and in the Catholic Church with the canonization of its first “millennial saint”[1][2].

Additional U.S. news includes:
– A deadly mass shooting at a sports bar northeast of Houston, Texas[1][4].
– Two winners splitting the second-largest Powerball prize in history, sold in Missouri and Texas[1][4].
– Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss returning to ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown”[1].

These developments represent the most significant global and U.S. news as of the morning of September 9, 2025.