On Sunday, over 1,000 protesters faced the wrath of the Chinese state. Unidentified security personnel broke up their protest violently. The protesters are victims of what could be one of the biggest financial scandals in China. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China crushes massive protest in Henan

India has rejected reports claiming it has deployed soldiers in Sri Lanka. How can India balance its support for the Lankan people with a call for a peaceful power transition? Palki Sharma decodes India's role in Sri Lanka.

Gravitas: What is India's role in Sri Lanka?

United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;

The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed.&nbsp;NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years.&nbsp;

The stunning image showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it.&nbsp;

The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth.&nbsp;

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Dan Coe, a Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI) astronomer and expert on the early Universe, told news agency AFP:&nbsp;"When I first saw the images... I suddenly learned three things about the Universe that I didn't know before. It's totally blown my mind."&nbsp;

James Webb Space Telescope is very unique. Its infrared capabilities are what make it powerful, allowing it to both pierce through cosmic dust clouds and detect light from the earliest stars, which has been stretched into infrared wavelengths as the universe expanded.&nbsp;

With that, James Webb can peer further back in time than any previous telescope, to the period shortly after the Big Bang, 13.8 billion years ago.&nbsp;

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United States President Joe Biden unveiled a stunning image taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The powerful telescope has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, looking back more than 13 billion years. The image is filled with thousands of galaxies and features the faintest objects ever observed. NASA chief Bill Nelson said that at least one of the faint, older specs of light appearing in the "background" of the photo - a composite of images of different wavelengths of light - dates back more than 13 billion years. The stunning image showed the 4.6 billion-year-old galaxy cluster named SMACS 0723, whose combined mass acts as a "gravitational lens," distorting space to greatly magnify the light coming from more distant galaxies behind it. The NASA chief further said that the thousands of galaxies were captured in a tiny patch of the sky roughly the size of a grain of sand held at arm's length by someone standing on Earth. It's here–the deepest, sharpest infrared view of the universe to date: Webb's First Deep Field. Previewed by @POTUS on July 11, it shows galaxies once invisible to us. The full set of @NASAWebb's first full-color images & data will be revealed July 12: https://t.co/63zxpNDi4I pic.twitter.com/zAr7YoFZ8C — NASA (@NASA) July 11, 2022 × What is James Webb Space Telescope? James Webb Space Telescope is the most powerful observatory ever placed in orbit. Dan Coe, a Space Telescope Science Institute (STSI) astronomer and expert on the early Universe, told news agency AFP: "When I first saw the images... I suddenly learned three things about the Universe that I didn't know before. It's totally blown my mind." James Webb Space Telescope is very unique. Its infrared capabilities are what make it powerful, allowing it to both pierce through cosmic dust clouds and detect light from the earliest stars, which has been stretched into infrared wavelengths as the universe expanded. With that, James Webb can peer further back in time than any previous telescope, to the period shortly after the Big Bang, 13.8 billion years ago. × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least two people died and others were injured after some armed robbers targeted multiple 7-Eleven locations in Southern California early Monday (July 11). As per reports, the shootings occurred on National 7/11 Day.

At least two people died and others were injured after some armed robbers targeted multiple 7-Eleven locations in Southern California early Monday (July 11). As per reports, the shootings occurred on National 7/11 Day. On a day when the 7-Eleven brand is celebrating its 95th birthday by giving out free Slurpee drinks. Authorities said that at least three of the four shootings are believed to be linked to the same lone gunman. 7-Eleven, Inc. Said in a statement: "Our hearts are with the victims and their loved ones. We are gathering information on this terrible tragedy and working with local law enforcement." So far, the investigators do not know what prompted the shootings in the cities of Riverside, Santa Ana, Brea and La Habra. Why the violence occurred July 11. Officer Ryan Railsback, a spokesperson for the Riverside Police Department said, "I think the only person to answer that would be the suspect." Railsback said, that the first shooting happened at about 1:50am (local time). The Riverside shooting, where the victim was in grave condition has not yet been officially connected to the others, Railsback said, "although they all seem very, very similar." The second shooting occurred around 3:20am about 39 kilometres away, in Santa Ana. according to Sgt. Maria Lopez, a Santa Ana police spokesperson, officers responding to reported gunshots at the 7-Eleven in that city found a man dead in the parking lot with one bullet in his upper torso. The violence appeared to include an attempted robbery. "At this moment, we don't believe he was an employee. We don't really know yet what he was doing there in a parking lot, if he was a potential customer or just walking by," Lopez said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. Amid the ongoing war, the United States said that it believes Iran is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable. During a briefing at the White House, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Monday (July 11) that the unmanned aerial vehicles could be delivered on an expedited timeline which includes training sessions to use such vehicles as soon as early July. ALSO READ | Kremlin-critic Alexei Navalny launches new anti-corruption fund Sullivan also said that the Ukrainian defence of the country's major cities adds to the US perspective that Russia has failed to achieve its strategic objectives in Ukraine. "The Iranian government is preparing to provide Russia with up to several hundred UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), including weapons-capable UAVs, on an expedited timeline," Sullivan told reporters. "Our information further indicates that Iran is preparing to train Russian forces to use these UAVs, with initial training sessions slated to begin as soon as early July," he said. Sullivan didn't provide any details that can prove whether Iran had delivered any of the drones to Russia yet. ALSO READ | Putin signs decree giving all Ukrainians path to Russian citizenship Use of drones in war Importantly, drones have played a crucial role on both sides of the war in Ukraine. Ukraine's forces have had particular success in using Turkish-made Bayraktar armed combat UAVs. The United States and other allies have supplied Kyiv with many types of smaller drones. "From our perspective, we will continue to do our part to help sustain the effective defense of Ukraine and to help the Ukrainians show that the Russian effort to try to wipe Ukraine off the map cannot succeed," Sullivan said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Olympic champion Mo Farah revealed that he was brought to the United Kingdom illegally as a child. He further noted that he was forced to work as a domestic servant.&nbsp;

In an explosive interview with UK-based media outlet BBC, Farah said that he was given the name Mohamed Farah by a woman who flew him to the UK from the east African country Djibouti aged nine. He also revealed his real name, that is Hussein Abdi Kahin.&nbsp;

Mo Farah's father was killed in Somalia when he was four. The 39-year-old claimed he was made to look after another family's children in Britain.&nbsp;

He said, "The truth is I'm not who you think I am. Most people know me as Mo Farah, but it's not my name or it's not the reality." His comments are part of a documentary to be aired on Wednesday.&nbsp;

Farah became the first British track and field athlete to win four Olympic gold medals. He said his children have motivated him to be truthful about his past.&nbsp;

He says...

"The real story is I was born in Somaliland, north of Somalia, as Hussein Abdi Kahin. Despite what I've said in the past, my parents never lived in the UK. When I was four my dad was killed in the civil war, you know as a family we were torn apart."&nbsp;

"I was separated from my mother, and I was brought into the UK illegally under the name of another child called Mohamed Farah."

"I've been keeping it for so long, it's been difficult because you don't want to face it and often my kids ask questions, 'Dad, how come this?' And you've always got an answer for everything, but you haven't got an answer for that."&nbsp;

"That's the main reason in telling my story because I want to feel normal and don't feel like you're holding on to something."&nbsp;

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Former Olympic champion Mo Farah revealed that he was brought to the United Kingdom illegally as a child. He further noted that he was forced to work as a domestic servant. In an explosive interview with UK-based media outlet BBC, Farah said that he was given the name Mohamed Farah by a woman who flew him to the UK from the east African country Djibouti aged nine. He also revealed his real name, that is Hussein Abdi Kahin. Mo Farah's father was killed in Somalia when he was four. The 39-year-old claimed he was made to look after another family's children in Britain. He said, "The truth is I'm not who you think I am. Most people know me as Mo Farah, but it's not my name or it's not the reality." His comments are part of a documentary to be aired on Wednesday. Farah became the first British track and field athlete to win four Olympic gold medals. He said his children have motivated him to be truthful about his past. He says... "The real story is I was born in Somaliland, north of Somalia, as Hussein Abdi Kahin. Despite what I've said in the past, my parents never lived in the UK. When I was four my dad was killed in the civil war, you know as a family we were torn apart." "I was separated from my mother, and I was brought into the UK illegally under the name of another child called Mohamed Farah." "I've been keeping it for so long, it's been difficult because you don't want to face it and often my kids ask questions, 'Dad, how come this?' And you've always got an answer for everything, but you haven't got an answer for that." "That's the main reason in telling my story because I want to feel normal and don't feel like you're holding on to something." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Sri Lankan parliamentary speaker said on Monday (July 11) that the country's parliament will reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July 20.

Sri Lankan parliamentary speaker said on Monday (July 11) that the country's parliament will reconvene on July 15 and a new president will be elected on July 20. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is planning to resign on Wednesday as the South Asian nation continues to face its worse economic crisis. In a statement, speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said that the nominations for the next president will be presented to parliament on 19 July. On 20 July parliament will vote to elect a new president. Abeywardena said, "During the party leaders' meeting held today, it was agreed that this was essential to ensure a new all-party government is in place in accordance with the Constitution and to take forward essential services." Sri Lanka in crisis Sri Lanka has suffered through months of food and fuel shortages, lengthy blackouts and galloping inflation as the nation ran out of foreign currency to import vital goods. The magnitude of the protests changed on Saturday (July 9) as hundreds of thousands of people in Colombo stormed the presidential palace, demanding Rajapaksa take responsibility for shortages of medicines, food and fuel. Protesters forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to agree to resign. After that, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe also said he would step down to allow an all-party interim government to take over. What will happen next? Sri Lanka's constitution dictates that should a president resign, the country's prime minister will assume the role. But incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe has said he too will stand down. It was therefore likely that the parliament speaker, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, will assume temporary charge of the country, until lawmakers elect a new president to complete the rest of Rajapaksa's term, due to end in 2024, said constitutional expert Jayadeva Uyangoda. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Mark MacGann, a former top Uber lobbyist, revealed himself on Monday as the source of the Uber Files leak, which is a joint media investigation that revealed how the ride-sharing app Uber won access to world leaders, deceived investigators and exploited violence against its drivers in the battle for global dominance.

Mark MacGann, a former top Uber lobbyist, revealed himself on Monday as the source of the Uber Files leak, which is a joint media investigation that revealed how the ride-sharing app Uber won access to world leaders, deceived investigators and exploited violence against its drivers in the battle for global dominance. A day after the investigative report divulged details about how Uber built a massive influence to gain global domination, MacGann on Monday came out as the whistleblower. He leaked thousands of compromising documents on Uber to the British newspaper The Guardian. MacGann led Uber's lobbying efforts in Europe, Africa and the Middle East between 2014 and 2016. As per the reports, he told the UK-based daily that he decided to speak out because he believed Uber broke the law in dozens of countries and misled people about the company's business model. IN PICS | From harassment to spying on rivals: Uber's litany of controversies In an interview with The Guardian, the 52-year-old said: "I was the one talking to governments, I was the one pushing this with the media, I was the one telling people that they should change the rules because drivers were going to benefit and people were going to get so much economic opportunity." "When that turned out not to be the case -- we had actually sold people a lie -- how can you have a clear conscience if you don't stand up and own your contribution to how people are being treated today?" he added. The Uber Files 'The Uber Files' revealed how the company attracted world leaders to influence legislation and help it avoid taxes. The report highlights the company did ethically dubious acts, that are potentially illegal. The investigation is based on 124,000 records of sensitive texts, emails, invoices, briefing notes, presentations and other documents exchanged by top Uber executives, government bureaucrats and world leaders in nearly 30 countries. ALSO READ | Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber The documents found that early in the company's history, company officials leveraged sometimes violent backlash from the taxi industry against drivers to garner support and evaded regulatory authorities. Meanwhile, Uber has denied all the accusations against it, including obstructing justice, saying it had changed since the departure of former boss Travis Kalanick, who was accused of creating a toxic workplace culture. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Britain's weather department issued a rare "extreme heat" warning on Monday (July 11) for the weekend. As per the department, the temperatures are predicted to hit more than 30 degrees Celsius across large parts of England and Wales.&nbsp;

The temperatures are already starting to rise into the 30s but the weather warning doesn't come into effect until Sunday. As per the weather forecasters in the country, the warm weather would remain for much of the week, particularly in southern and central England and Wales, with peaks of 33C possible in southeast England on Tuesday.&nbsp;

UK-based media outlets reported that the East Midlands, East of England, South East England, North East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire &amp; Humber are under a warning for extreme heat.&nbsp;

The Met Office has warned the heat is likely to be "population-wide adverse health effects" and can be including "potential serious illness or danger to life".&nbsp;

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Rebekah Sherwin said the UK highs would continue into early next week. Sherwin said, "From Sunday and into Monday, temperatures are likely to be in excess of 35C in the southeast (of England), although the details still remain uncertain."&nbsp;

She added, "Elsewhere, temperatures could be fairly widely above 32C in England and Wales, and in the mid-to-high 20s Celsius further north."&nbsp;

Britain's highest recorded temperature was 38.7C at Cambridge Botanic Garden, in eastern England, on July 25, 2019.&nbsp;

Sherwin said meteorologists could not rule out that record being broken but it was "still only a low probability".&nbsp;

"A number of weather scenarios are still possible and at the current time, mid- or perhaps high-30s are looking more likely," she added.&nbsp;

The extreme heat warning was classified as "amber", the second-highest of three, indicating a "high impact" on daily life and people.&nbsp;

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Britain's weather department issued a rare "extreme heat" warning on Monday (July 11) for the weekend. As per the department, the temperatures are predicted to hit more than 30 degrees Celsius across large parts of England and Wales. The temperatures are already starting to rise into the 30s but the weather warning doesn't come into effect until Sunday. As per the weather forecasters in the country, the warm weather would remain for much of the week, particularly in southern and central England and Wales, with peaks of 33C possible in southeast England on Tuesday. UK-based media outlets reported that the East Midlands, East of England, South East England, North East England, North West England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands and Yorkshire & Humber are under a warning for extreme heat. The Met Office has warned the heat is likely to be "population-wide adverse health effects" and can be including "potential serious illness or danger to life". Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Rebekah Sherwin said the UK highs would continue into early next week. Sherwin said, "From Sunday and into Monday, temperatures are likely to be in excess of 35C in the southeast (of England), although the details still remain uncertain." She added, "Elsewhere, temperatures could be fairly widely above 32C in England and Wales, and in the mid-to-high 20s Celsius further north." Britain's highest recorded temperature was 38.7C at Cambridge Botanic Garden, in eastern England, on July 25, 2019. Sherwin said meteorologists could not rule out that record being broken but it was "still only a low probability". "A number of weather scenarios are still possible and at the current time, mid- or perhaps high-30s are looking more likely," she added. The extreme heat warning was classified as "amber", the second-highest of three, indicating a "high impact" on daily life and people. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The ruling Conservative party in the United Kingdom on Monday (July 12) said that the new Prime Minister to replace outgoing incumbent Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5.&nbsp;

Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservatives' influential 1922 Committee, told reporters: "We do need to make sure there is a decent amount of time before the result is announced on 5th September."&nbsp;

Brady revealed details of the party leadership election timetable. He also said that that the nominations would open and close on Tuesday with the first votes on Wednesday and Thursday. He further mentioned that all candidates will need 20 backers to be included in the first round of voting.&nbsp;

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The Conservative Party said the postal ballot of party members would be a choice between two candidates to be selected under an expedited process to whittle down the field from the 11 candidates who have declared so far.&nbsp;

Brady said he hoped the new prime minister would be announced on 5 September, at that time when the Commons returns from the summer recess.&nbsp;

After a slew of scandals, Johnson announced last Thursday (July 7) that he would quit as prime minister, but stay in the post until his successor was chosen.&nbsp;

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Johnson won't endorse any of the candidates&nbsp;

Johnson on Monday declined to endorse any of the candidates who are in the race to replace him, saying he wouldn't want to damage their chances.

"I wouldn't want to damage anybody's chances by offering my support," Johnson said in his first media appearance since he said last week he would step down.&nbsp;

Eleven candidates have now launched campaigns to be the next PM, with British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss the latest to declare her candidacy.

Johnson said he was "sure the outcome will be good" and "whoever takes over" would inherit "a great agenda to be continued."

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The ruling Conservative party in the United Kingdom on Monday (July 12) said that the new Prime Minister to replace outgoing incumbent Boris Johnson will be announced on September 5. Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservatives' influential 1922 Committee, told reporters: "We do need to make sure there is a decent amount of time before the result is announced on 5th September." Brady revealed details of the party leadership election timetable. He also said that that the nominations would open and close on Tuesday with the first votes on Wednesday and Thursday. He further mentioned that all candidates will need 20 backers to be included in the first round of voting. ALSO READ | 'I was clearly being smeared': New UK finance minister defends himself over tax affairs The Conservative Party said the postal ballot of party members would be a choice between two candidates to be selected under an expedited process to whittle down the field from the 11 candidates who have declared so far. Brady said he hoped the new prime minister would be announced on 5 September, at that time when the Commons returns from the summer recess. After a slew of scandals, Johnson announced last Thursday (July 7) that he would quit as prime minister, but stay in the post until his successor was chosen. ALSO READ | Boris Johnson refuses to give his backing to any candidate vying to replace him as British prime minister Johnson won't endorse any of the candidates Johnson on Monday declined to endorse any of the candidates who are in the race to replace him, saying he wouldn't want to damage their chances. "I wouldn't want to damage anybody's chances by offering my support," Johnson said in his first media appearance since he said last week he would step down. Eleven candidates have now launched campaigns to be the next PM, with British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss the latest to declare her candidacy. Johnson said he was "sure the outcome will be good" and "whoever takes over" would inherit "a great agenda to be continued." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Hundreds of&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;rights protesters waved banners and chanted Saturday outside the White House to demand the president take stronger action to protect access to the procedure recently revoked by the Supreme Court.

The estimated 1,000-strong crowd of mainly women shouted slogans like "My body, my choice" and some sat down on the sidewalk in pouring rain, with police standing by.

With President Joe Biden spending the weekend at his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware a few hours away, demonstrators called on him to do more to combat the June 24 Supreme Court ruling overturning the Roe v Wade decision of 1973, which enshrined the right to&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;in the United States.

"Stand up, Joe Biden," said Becca, 37, who traveled more than two hours to Washington from Virginia. She carried a banner reading, "Abortion&nbsp;on demand without apology."

She said an executive order Biden signed on Friday aiming to help women access&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;pills and travel to states where they can still get an&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;was insufficient.

"Fix this! This executive order that he put out wasn't enough," said Becca, who declined to give her last name.

"I want a world that wasn't the world that my grandmother had to live in. My mom already fought for this in the streets. We shouldn't have to be here," she added.

Another woman, Christine, came to the rally with her three daughters, one in her 20s and the other two in their teens.

"We really feel that he needs to explore the fullest extent of his power of the executive branch to ensure that women retain their rights, their reproductive rights," Christine, 50, said.

"And I am here to ensure that my daughters don't have to go back 50 years in time to the days where abortions were happening in back alleys," added Christine, who also declined to give her last name.

Biden, whose room for maneuver on the issue is limited, has come under fire for perceived inaction since the court ruling.

As he signed the executive order Friday, he called on Americans to vote en masse and elect pro-choice lawmakers in November and give him firm control of Congress, so he can codify&nbsp;abortion&nbsp;rights into federal law and bypass the Supreme Court ruling.

Hundreds of abortion rights protesters waved banners and chanted Saturday outside the White House to demand the president take stronger action to protect access to the procedure recently revoked by the Supreme Court.

Hundreds of abortion rights protesters waved banners and chanted Saturday outside the White House to demand the president take stronger action to protect access to the procedure recently revoked by the Supreme Court. The estimated 1,000-strong crowd of mainly women shouted slogans like "My body, my choice" and some sat down on the sidewalk in pouring rain, with police standing by. With President Joe Biden spending the weekend at his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware a few hours away, demonstrators called on him to do more to combat the June 24 Supreme Court ruling overturning the Roe v Wade decision of 1973, which enshrined the right to abortion in the United States. "Stand up, Joe Biden," said Becca, 37, who traveled more than two hours to Washington from Virginia. She carried a banner reading, "Abortion on demand without apology." She said an executive order Biden signed on Friday aiming to help women access abortion pills and travel to states where they can still get an abortion was insufficient. "Fix this! This executive order that he put out wasn't enough," said Becca, who declined to give her last name. "I want a world that wasn't the world that my grandmother had to live in. My mom already fought for this in the streets. We shouldn't have to be here," she added. Another woman, Christine, came to the rally with her three daughters, one in her 20s and the other two in their teens. "We really feel that he needs to explore the fullest extent of his power of the executive branch to ensure that women retain their rights, their reproductive rights," Christine, 50, said. "And I am here to ensure that my daughters don't have to go back 50 years in time to the days where abortions were happening in back alleys," added Christine, who also declined to give her last name. Biden, whose room for maneuver on the issue is limited, has come under fire for perceived inaction since the court ruling. As he signed the executive order Friday, he called on Americans to vote en masse and elect pro-choice lawmakers in November and give him firm control of Congress, so he can codify abortion rights into federal law and bypass the Supreme Court ruling.

White House protesters demand Joe Biden do more to defend US abortion rights

Britain's new Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi has inherited at a point of time when the country is facing a cost-of-living crisis that risks pushing the UK economy into recession.&nbsp;

A recent report by the Observer suggested that before he was promoted, a flag was raised by officials over the financial affairs of Zahawi.&nbsp;

As per the report, civil servants in the cabinet office's propriety and ethics team are said to have alerted United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson to a HM Revenue and Customs "flag" over Zahawi before his appointment. Despite that, he was appointed Johnson.&nbsp;

As quoted by the media outlet, one source said this weekend: "It's extraordinary that flags were raised ahead of Nadhim's appointment by the Downing Street proprietary team. These sorts of concerns would stop someone receiving an MBE or OBE. The idea he could be chancellor or even prime minister is unbelievable."&nbsp;

As per the report, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has apparently investigated Zahawi, the Independent reported last week. There is no official comment on why he was probed. The investigation also did not lead to any action and there is no suggestion of wrongdoing.&nbsp;

Johnson appointed Nadhim Zahawi as finance minister after Rishi Sunak resigned from the post. Zahawi, 55, inherits an economy that will face immediate pressure to do more to help struggling households and to lower taxes which are on course to hit their highest level in decades.&nbsp;

Zahawi was previously the education secretary. He was replaced as education secretary by Michelle Donelan, previously a junior education minister.&nbsp;

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Britain's new Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi has inherited at a point of time when the country is facing a cost-of-living crisis that risks pushing the UK economy into recession.

Britain's new Finance Minister Nadhim Zahawi has inherited at a point of time when the country is facing a cost-of-living crisis that risks pushing the UK economy into recession. A recent report by the Observer suggested that before he was promoted, a flag was raised by officials over the financial affairs of Zahawi. As per the report, civil servants in the cabinet office's propriety and ethics team are said to have alerted United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson to a HM Revenue and Customs "flag" over Zahawi before his appointment. Despite that, he was appointed Johnson. As quoted by the media outlet, one source said this weekend: "It's extraordinary that flags were raised ahead of Nadhim's appointment by the Downing Street proprietary team. These sorts of concerns would stop someone receiving an MBE or OBE. The idea he could be chancellor or even prime minister is unbelievable." As per the report, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has apparently investigated Zahawi, the Independent reported last week. There is no official comment on why he was probed. The investigation also did not lead to any action and there is no suggestion of wrongdoing. Johnson appointed Nadhim Zahawi as finance minister after Rishi Sunak resigned from the post. Zahawi, 55, inherits an economy that will face immediate pressure to do more to help struggling households and to lower taxes which are on course to hit their highest level in decades. Zahawi was previously the education secretary. He was replaced as education secretary by Michelle Donelan, previously a junior education minister. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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