Japan makes record defence spending request amid tension with China – Reuters

Japan makes record defence spending request amid tension with China  ReutersJapan’s defense ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military’s strike capability  Yahoo FinanceJapan Looks to Boost Defense Budget by 13% and Add New Missiles  The Wall Street JournalJapan Military Seeks Record Budget as Threats in Region Mount  BloombergJapan raises military spending to counter China with more missiles

Gabon military coup: What to know about the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty – CNN

Gabon military coup: What to know about the overthrow of the Bongo dynasty  CNNGabon coup LIVE: Brice Oligui Nguema announced as the new leader | GABON COUP | WION LIVE  WIONGabon’s military ousts president in latest coup in Africa  PBS NewsHourWhy Gabon’s coup plotters can count on popular support  The GuardianAfrica instability should concern the West  The Telegraph

Idalia’s wrath continues across Carolinas with life-threatening flooding following historic Florida landfall – Fox Weather

Idalia’s wrath continues across Carolinas with life-threatening flooding following historic Florida landfall  Fox Weather Idalai Storm 2023 Live | Florida Cleans Up After Hurricane Idalia | Idalia Hurricane Live Updates  CNN-News18Hurricane Idalia makes landfall: Here’s the latest  FOX 10 PhoenixEditorial: Idalia’s predicted impact is minimal, but it’s best to be prepared  The Virginian-PilotIn Tampa Bay’s flooded Idalia aftermath, asking