Global Tensions and Political Dynamo: The Latest World Incidents

A summary of the latest global news, including Argentina's President Milei bringing a Trump-like presence to the G20, Germany's Scholz facing pressure, Ukraine's missile strikes on Russia, Blinken recognizing Venezuela's Gonzalez as president-elect, US-Israel talks on Gaza, gang violence in Haiti, SpaceX's Starship launch, Lebanese army struggles, Liam Payne's funeral, and Lula's early G20 exit.

The G20 summit in Brazil witnessed a controversial appearance by Argentina's President Javier Milei, who echoed former U.S. President Donald Trump on issues like climate skepticism and economic policies.

Meanwhile, in Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under increasing pressure to reconsider his re-election bid as the Social Democrats seek a fresh leader amid lagging poll numbers.

On the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. ATACMS missiles were employed by Ukraine for the first time, while Antony Blinken acknowledged Venezuela's opposition leader as president-elect, intensifying Washington's stance against Nicolas Maduro.

(With inputs from agencies.)