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Hurricane Lowell is drawing closer to Hawaii, prompting warnings from forecasters as the islands brace for potentially severe impacts, underscoring the growing vulnerability of Pacific communities to extreme weather. Meanwhile, in Texas, political attention intensifies as Donald Trump and J.D. Vance headline the RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, with a major super PAC ad blitz signaling the state's crucial role in the upcoming U.S. elections.

International travel disruptions continue as all flights at Jakarta and Lampung airports remain suspended following the eruption of Anak Krakatau, reflecting the persistent challenges posed by volcanic activity to regional transportation. In Germany, the far-right AfD party is poised for a potential breakthrough in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, a result that could significantly reshape the nation's postwar political landscape. On a brighter note, Isar Aerospace has successfully launched its Spectrum rocket from Norway, marking a milestone for European private spaceflight and expanding the continent’s space capabilities.

Developing: Forecasters are still assessing the likely path and impacts of Hurricane Lowell as it nears Hawaii.