World News Briefs: Treason, Elections, and Evacuations

Here's a roundup of significant global news developments: U.S.-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina pleads guilty to treason; Kamala Harris garners Black voter support; Italy doubles flat tax for rich expats; new evacuation orders in Gaza; interim government finalization in Bangladesh; Harris and Walz campaign in key states; major Ukraine-Russia battle; Walz's protest handling scrutinized; Bangladesh army's refusal sealed Hasina's fate; Thai court dissolves anti-establishment party.

In a rapid succession of global events, key news stories have emerged. The U.S.-Russian dual citizen Ksenia Karelina pleaded guilty to treason, according to Russian state media. Karelina is on trial in Yekaterinburg for her 2022 donation to a Ukrainian charity.

Political dynamics in the U.S. are shifting as Kamala Harris secures more support from Black voters, contrasting with Donald Trump's growing support among white voters, per a Reuters/Ipsos analysis of over 10,000 responses from recent polls.

Italy has revised its tax laws, doubling the flat tax for wealthy individuals moving their tax residency to the country—a move designed to attract more affluent people to boost the economy.

In conflict-ridden Gaza, the Israeli army has issued fresh evacuation orders following another series of rocket attacks into Israel. The directives affect northern Gaza districts, recently targeted by Israeli tanks.

Amid rising tensions in Bangladesh, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is expected to lead an interim government. This follows the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India after a violent crackdown on protesters.