Today's Top Stories - September 7, 2026

This Monday morning's three-minute briefing follows three developments with immediate human and geopolitical consequences: the deadly cargo-plane crash in Miami, overnight strikes in southern Lebanon, and the opening of the first road bridge between North Korea and Russia.

At least five people were killed and five were injured, three critically, after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck vehicles. The Boeing 767 was operated by 21 Air for Amazon Prime Air, and federal investigators are examining the crash without announcing a cause. 1

Reuters reports that Israeli strikes on Kfar Rumman killed at least 11 people, including two children and two medics, according to Lebanon's state news agency. The report says five others were wounded in the residential-building strike, while the Israeli military had not immediately answered questions about the attack. 2

North Korea and Russia opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, near the older Friendship Bridge rail crossing. Reuters, citing Russia's TASS state news agency, reports that the bridge was agreed during Vladimir Putin's 2024 visit to North Korea; Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said it should support tourism, jobs, and wider cooperation. 3