US troops to Israel, campaign promises and Switzerland’s melting glaciers
The United States is to send troops to Israel along with an advanced anti-missile system, in a highly unusual deployment meant to bolster the country's air defenses following missile attacks by Iran. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris scramble to lay out policy promises as the US election countdown continues. China launches new war games near Taiwan and rising temperatures in Switzerland threaten its huge glaciers. Find today's recommended read here. Listen to our weekend episode 'The legal fights shaping the US election' here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices