Trail to get there welcome to all you watching us here in the United States, canada and around the world. Im Kim Brunhuber. This is Cnn Newsroom. Its getting close to decision time for us Vice President Kamala Harris as she must choose a Running Mate soon well look at who tops our list. More and more countries are urging their citizens to leave lebanon as fears of escalation in the Middle East intensify and people in florida are getting ready for tropical Storm Debby. Its expected to reach Hurricane Strength before making landfall live from atlanta this is Cnn Newsroom with Kim Brunhuber we are now in the critical final hours of come on harris is search for a Running Mate, a decision she has to make by tuesday, a source is telling Cnn Harris will interview top candidates, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly in the coming hours, harris is also expected to speak with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sources familiar with the Selection Process say there has been a
Lady gaga performed an elaborate but rain soaked ceremony. In a world first, the olympic Opening Ceremony was held outside of a stadium with thousands of Athletes Sailing down the River Seine, and Hundreds Of Thousands watching from the banks. Our Sports Correspondent Patrick gearey reports. Singing. Paris never more spectacularly, the city of light. An evening drenched in sound, colourand rain. This was always going to be a more watery Opening Ceremony than ever before. The River Seine and not a stadium was the centrepiece. But you Cant Plan the weather. Not much shelter for the athletes on board the 85 boats sailing through paris, but Team Gbs Flag Bearers were a rower and a diver. Theyre used to water. Yeah, it definitely hasnt dampened the spirit. Team gb are definitely out in full force and the crowds on the Bank Arejust amazing. I cant believe how epic this is. Were used to the rain as brits. Its going to be olympic Memory Number one. I mean, come on, its like, you know, fifth ol
That the Skateboarding Event that was scheduled for today has had to be postponed until monday due to the rain which you can see is coming down there in the french capital. The badminton began about half an hour ago with the handball, rowing, Shooting And Volleyball all due to get under way around now. Diving, fencing, and Rugby Sevens are among the events in which athletes are competing for Gold Medals today. The games opened in spectacular style with a stunning display of french culture, architecture, and heritage. In a world first, the olympic Opening Ceremony was held outside of the stadium. 6,800 athletes from 205 delegations travelled on 85 boats and barges down the River Seine past some of the french capitals most famous landmarks with bridges and riverbanks used as catwalks. There was heavy rain but it didnt dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd. There were surprise performances throughout a pink feathered Lady Gaga and the french malian singer, Aya Nakamura performed alongside te
Israeli missiles hit the Khadija School Compound in Deir Al Balah In Central Gaza, which had been housing palestinians whod been forced to flee their homes since the war began. The Israeli Army says the strike targeted a Hamas Command and Control Centre which was inside the school. Ambulances brought those killed and injured, including children, to a nearby hospital in Deir Al Balah. Earlier, the Israeli Army ordered an evacuation of southern parts of Khan Younis, previously designated a humanitarian zone. This is a map of where palestinians have been ordered to move. The military says the evacuation was in response to rocket fire. Lets speak to our Correspondent Mark Lowen injerusalem. Lets start with what we are hearing from Deir Al Balah and that strike on the school, what more can you tell us . ,. , , tell us . These were israeli missiles that fell on tell us . These were israeli missiles that fell on that tell us . These were israeli missiles that fell on that school tell us . The
An evening drenched in sound, colourand rain. This was always going to be a more watery Opening Ceremony than ever before. The River Scene and not a stadium was the centrepiece. The River Seine and not a stadium was the centrepiece. But you Cant Plan the weather. Not much shelter for the athletes on board the 85 boats sailing through paris, but Team Gbs Flag Bearers were a rower and a diver. Theyre used to water. Yeah, it definitely hasnt dampened the spirit. Team gb are definitely out in full force and the crowds on the bank are just amazing. I cant believe how epic this is. Were used to the rain as brits. Its going to be olympic Memory Number one. I mean, come on, its like, you know, fifth olympics to go in it with the Opening Ceremony. Its pretty special. No such problems. Nearly 10,000 Miles Away in tahiti, where the surfing is being held. A far quieter scene than that laid in paris. The ceremony was split into 12 acts, featuring various performances, some traditional, some less so