After US forces executed the assassination of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, the US State Department on Tuesday (August 2), issued a warning to Americans going overseas that they now might face a high risk of violence. The department issued a warning after the strike, advising them to ‘keep a high level of vigilance and practise good situational awareness.’ As per US President Joe Biden, the "trail of murder and brutality against American citizens" has come to an end with the execution. The president continued, the 71-year-old terrorist, the primary planner of the 9/11 assault, was killed over the weekend in a CIA airstrike near Kabul.

The department, in a statement, said, "Current information suggests that terrorist organisations continue to plan terrorist attacks against US interests in multiple regions across the globe," AFP reported. The department further states that these attacks includes a wide range of tactics, from bombing to assassination to kidnappings.

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The 71-year-old Egyptian terrorist was on the balcony of a three-story house in Kabul when he was hit by two Hellfire missiles on Sunday (August 1), according to a top official in the Biden administration.

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Since Osama bin Laden’s murder in 2011, his death in a drone attack in Kabul over the weekend struck Al-Qaeda's heaviest blow, leading US President Joe Biden to declare that "Justice has been delivered."

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Ever since the US withdrew its forces from Afghanistan on August 31 last year, only days after the Taliban retook power, it is unknown whether the United States has carried out any air strikes on targets in Afghanistan.

However, the Taliban denounced the drone strike on Tuesday (August 2), although they omitted any mention of casualties or Zawahiri.

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After US forces executed the assassination of Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, the US State Department on Tuesday (August 2), issued a warning to Americans going overseas that they now might face a high risk of violence. The department issued a warning after the strike, advising them to ‘keep a high level of vigilance and practise good situational awareness.’ As per US President Joe Biden, the "trail of murder and brutality against American citizens" has come to an end with the execution. The president continued, the 71-year-old terrorist, the primary planner of the 9/11 assault, was killed over the weekend in a CIA airstrike near Kabul. The department, in a statement, said, "Current information suggests that terrorist organisations continue to plan terrorist attacks against US interests in multiple regions across the globe," AFP reported. The department further states that these attacks includes a wide range of tactics, from bombing to assassination to kidnappings. Also read | Who is Ayman al-Zawahiri, the Al-Qaeda chief killed by US strike? The 71-year-old Egyptian terrorist was on the balcony of a three-story house in Kabul when he was hit by two Hellfire missiles on Sunday (August 1), according to a top official in the Biden administration. Watch | 9/11 mastermind and Bin Laden successor Al-Zawahiri killed in US drone strike Since Osama bin Laden’s murder in 2011, his death in a drone attack in Kabul over the weekend struck Al-Qaeda's heaviest blow, leading US President Joe Biden to declare that "Justice has been delivered." Also read | Here's how world is reacting to the killing of Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri Ever since the US withdrew its forces from Afghanistan on August 31 last year, only days after the Taliban retook power, it is unknown whether the United States has carried out any air strikes on targets in Afghanistan. However, the Taliban denounced the drone strike on Tuesday (August 2), although they omitted any mention of casualties or Zawahiri. (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 largest blow to the terrorists after Osama bin Laden’s death in 2011, came recently after the death of Al Qaeda’s commander, Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a drone missile strike&nbsp;on the balcony of his hideout in the middle of Kabul. However, the assassination of the Al Qaeda leader is not DNA-confirmed, as per the White House. Additionally, it stated that "other sources" have confirmed Zawahiri’s identity and his death, even though the Taliban administration in Afghanistan has not yet acknowledged the Al Qaeda leader’s passing.

However, John Kirby said, "We do not have DNA confirmation. We're not going to get that confirmation. Quite frankly, based on multiple sources and methods that we've gathered information from, we don't need it. "

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The spokesman further added that they have visual confirmation along with source confirmation. Kirby also stated that there was still a minimal presence of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.

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US President Joe Biden stated, "Now justice has been delivered, and this terrorist leader is no more." He further added that no matter how long it takes, if an individual possess threat to people, US will find him. The United States is certain about Zawahiri’s death.

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A $25 million bounty was placed on Aymans al-head. Zawahiri had participated in the planning of the September 11, 2001 attack or the 9/11, attack on the American twin towers resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people.

On one hand, where the US is sure about his death, the Taliban hasn’t acknowledged the event yet. According to the US by providing shelter to Zawahiri, the Taliban government allegedly broke a deal with the US. Taliban, however, has described the ‘strike’ as a violation of international values.

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The largest blow to the terrorists after Osama bin Laden’s death in 2011, came recently after the death of Al Qaeda’s commander, Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a drone missile strike on the balcony of his hideout in the middle of Kabul. However, the assassination of the Al Qaeda leader is not DNA-confirmed, as per the White House. Additionally, it stated that "other sources" have confirmed Zawahiri’s identity and his death, even though the Taliban administration in Afghanistan has not yet acknowledged the Al Qaeda leader’s passing. However, John Kirby said, "We do not have DNA confirmation. We're not going to get that confirmation. Quite frankly, based on multiple sources and methods that we've gathered information from, we don't need it. " Also read | After Zawahiri’s death, US State Department warns citizens for violence risks The spokesman further added that they have visual confirmation along with source confirmation. Kirby also stated that there was still a minimal presence of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Watch | Gravitas: Al-Qaeda chief killed in US drone strike on Kabul US President Joe Biden stated, "Now justice has been delivered, and this terrorist leader is no more." He further added that no matter how long it takes, if an individual possess threat to people, US will find him. The United States is certain about Zawahiri’s death. Also read | Who is Ayman al-Zawahiri, the Al-Qaeda chief killed by US strike? A $25 million bounty was placed on Aymans al-head. Zawahiri had participated in the planning of the September 11, 2001 attack or the 9/11, attack on the American twin towers resulted in the deaths of nearly 3,000 people. On one hand, where the US is sure about his death, the Taliban hasn’t acknowledged the event yet. According to the US by providing shelter to Zawahiri, the Taliban government allegedly broke a deal with the US. Taliban, however, has described the ‘strike’ as a violation of international values. (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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Airbnb on Tuesday (August 2) said that as individuals overcame their pandemic fears and participated in a record-breaking travel season, the revenue for the quarter that just ended exceeded $2 billion. It is hailed as the most successful second quarter ever. The company reported a net income of $379 million. The San Francisco-based company stated that it will repurchase the shares for $2 billion. As per a letter to the investors, the company stated that during the peak of the pandemic, the firm tried to reduce its spending and said that whatever the future holds, Airbnb is well positioned, AFP reported.

Despite inflation and other economic problems, Airbnb stated that more than 103 million nights and travel experiences were booked during the quarter, hitting a new high. The billion-dollar revenue generated during the quarter has increased 58 per cent in compared to last year’s.

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The firm, in its letter, stated, "We are in the midst of our strongest peak travel season yet." It further said that the best single day of revenue the company had was on July 4.

The firm in the upcoming quarter anticipates generating between $2.77 billion and $2.88 billion in revenue, breaking previous records.

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According to the business earnings report, the firm stopped arranging stays in China in July and has since concentrated on assisting Chinese citizens with travel outside the country. According to Airbnb, the firm stated that this decision was made because of the operational challenges faced by it in China, which got worse due to severe Covid lockdowns.

The company stated, "We continue to expect Asia-Pacific, including outbound travel from China, to represent a significant growth opportunity for Airbnb over the long term," AFP reported.

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Airbnb on Tuesday (August 2) said that as individuals overcame their pandemic fears and participated in a record-breaking travel season, the revenue for the quarter that just ended exceeded $2 billion.

Airbnb on Tuesday (August 2) said that as individuals overcame their pandemic fears and participated in a record-breaking travel season, the revenue for the quarter that just ended exceeded $2 billion. It is hailed as the most successful second quarter ever. The company reported a net income of $379 million. The San Francisco-based company stated that it will repurchase the shares for $2 billion. As per a letter to the investors, the company stated that during the peak of the pandemic, the firm tried to reduce its spending and said that whatever the future holds, Airbnb is well positioned, AFP reported. Despite inflation and other economic problems, Airbnb stated that more than 103 million nights and travel experiences were booked during the quarter, hitting a new high. The billion-dollar revenue generated during the quarter has increased 58 per cent in compared to last year’s. Also read | Not more parties! Airbnb bans events permanently at rented properties The firm, in its letter, stated, "We are in the midst of our strongest peak travel season yet." It further said that the best single day of revenue the company had was on July 4. The firm in the upcoming quarter anticipates generating between $2.77 billion and $2.88 billion in revenue, breaking previous records. Also read | Home rental service Airbnb is going to shut down its business in China from July 30 According to the business earnings report, the firm stopped arranging stays in China in July and has since concentrated on assisting Chinese citizens with travel outside the country. According to Airbnb, the firm stated that this decision was made because of the operational challenges faced by it in China, which got worse due to severe Covid lockdowns. The company stated, "We continue to expect Asia-Pacific, including outbound travel from China, to represent a significant growth opportunity for Airbnb over the long term," AFP reported. (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.

Airbnb's quarterly revenue exceeds $2 billion as travel resumes

Russia&nbsp;backed&nbsp;China&nbsp;on Tuesday&nbsp;over&nbsp;an expected&nbsp;visit&nbsp;to&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;by US&nbsp;House of Representatives Speaker Nancy&nbsp;Pelosi, warning Washington that such a provocative trip would put the United States on a collision course with Beijing.&nbsp;However, despite the pressure from China and Xi Jinping's tactics, US House Speaker Pelosi has arrived in Taipei, Taiwan.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned U. President Joe Biden against playing with fire&nbsp;over&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;in a call last week but three sources told Reuters on Tuesday that&nbsp;Pelosi&nbsp;was still set to&nbsp;visit&nbsp;the island.

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"We cannot say for sure right now whether she will or will not get there, but everything about this tour and the possible visit to Taiwan is purely provocative," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Maria Zakharova,&nbsp;Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman, said the expected&nbsp;visit&nbsp;was a provocative attempt by Washington to pile pressure on&nbsp;China&nbsp;- with whom&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;has forged a strong partnership in recent years.

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"The USA is a state provocateur," she said. "Russia&nbsp;confirms the principle of "one&nbsp;China" and opposes the independence of the island in any form."

China&nbsp;views&nbsp;visits by US&nbsp;officials to&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;as sending an encouraging signal to the pro-independence camp in the island. Washington does not have official diplomatic ties with&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;but is bound by U.S. law to provide the island with the means to defend itself.

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In the Chinese civil war, Mao Zedong's Communists defeated the forces of the Kuomintang (KMT), or nationalist party, under Chiang Kai-shek, forcing him to flee to&nbsp;Taiwan&nbsp;in 1949.

China&nbsp;has repeatedly warned against&nbsp;Pelosi&nbsp;going to&nbsp;Taiwan, which it claims as its own, while the United States said on Monday that it would not be intimidated by Chinese "sabre rattling".

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Russia backed China on Tuesday over an expected visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, warning Washington that such a provocative trip would put the United States on a collision course with Beijing.

Russia backed China on Tuesday over an expected visit to Taiwan by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, warning Washington that such a provocative trip would put the United States on a collision course with Beijing. However, despite the pressure from China and Xi Jinping's tactics, US House Speaker Pelosi has arrived in Taipei, Taiwan. Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned U. President Joe Biden against playing with fire over Taiwan in a call last week but three sources told Reuters on Tuesday that Pelosi was still set to visit the island. Also read | Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan, escorted by Taiwan Air Force jets "We cannot say for sure right now whether she will or will not get there, but everything about this tour and the possible visit to Taiwan is purely provocative," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Maria Zakharova, Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman, said the expected visit was a provocative attempt by Washington to pile pressure on China - with whom Russia has forged a strong partnership in recent years. Watch | Reports: Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan today, China warns against the move "The USA is a state provocateur," she said. "Russia confirms the principle of "one China" and opposes the independence of the island in any form." China views visits by US officials to Taiwan as sending an encouraging signal to the pro-independence camp in the island. Washington does not have official diplomatic ties with Taiwan but is bound by U.S. law to provide the island with the means to defend itself. Also read | Chinese planes and warships positioned near line dividing Taiwan Strait ahead of Nancy Pelosi visit: Report In the Chinese civil war, Mao Zedong's Communists defeated the forces of the Kuomintang (KMT), or nationalist party, under Chiang Kai-shek, forcing him to flee to Taiwan in 1949. China has repeatedly warned against Pelosi going to Taiwan, which it claims as its own, while the United States said on Monday that it would not be intimidated by Chinese "sabre rattling". 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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Eggs have become the newest food item to experience supply chain problems in Australia. Morning fry-ups may no longer be a breakfast option for people. Woolworths, a supermarket chain representative, said that decreased output on certain farms had an impact on the availability of locally produced eggs in several areas. The supermarket warned that as a result, customers might face availability problems. The firm is currently trying to boost its availability. Similarly, Coles had a two-carton limit on eggs per customer, but Woolworths didn’t have any restrictions.

A legislation was passed in 2018, which stated that egg-producing chickens should have access to the outdoors for at least eight hours a day, The Guardian reported.

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The Victorian director of Egg Farmers of Australia, Brian Ahmed, claims that the sector produces enough eggs to satisfy the needs of Australians. Contradicting the legislation, Ahmed said that this implies&nbsp;that during winters, they would face difficulty in producing eggs. However, he believes that recovery is possible if there were better weather conditions.

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Ian Onley, a biodynamic egg farmer in Gippsland, claims to have noticed a 20 per cent decrease in winter egg output in his pastured system.

McMonnies, managing director of Australian Eggs, said that there were a lot of factors affecting the shortage. According to him, there are many variables in free-range farming, including weather, but said that although the farmers have always been delivering throughout the year Covid’s disruption made things challenging. He further added that the reopening of cafes and restaurants after the lockdown decreased the demand for eggs instantly. However, the country was able to cope with it more quickly than was anticipated.

The demand for eggs has increased over the past 12 months.

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Eggs have become the newest food item to experience supply chain problems in Australia. Morning fry-ups may no longer be a breakfast option for people. Woolworths, a supermarket chain representative, said that decreased output on certain farms had an impact on the availability of locally produced eggs in several areas.

Eggs have become the newest food item to experience supply chain problems in Australia. Morning fry-ups may no longer be a breakfast option for people. Woolworths, a supermarket chain representative, said that decreased output on certain farms had an impact on the availability of locally produced eggs in several areas. The supermarket warned that as a result, customers might face availability problems. The firm is currently trying to boost its availability. Similarly, Coles had a two-carton limit on eggs per customer, but Woolworths didn’t have any restrictions. A legislation was passed in 2018, which stated that egg-producing chickens should have access to the outdoors for at least eight hours a day, The Guardian reported. Also read | Scientists produce antibodies from hen eggs. Can be used to treat COVID-19 patients The Victorian director of Egg Farmers of Australia, Brian Ahmed, claims that the sector produces enough eggs to satisfy the needs of Australians. Contradicting the legislation, Ahmed said that this implies that during winters, they would face difficulty in producing eggs. However, he believes that recovery is possible if there were better weather conditions. Also read | Preserved for centuries: Tortoise and her egg found in new Pompeii excavations Ian Onley, a biodynamic egg farmer in Gippsland, claims to have noticed a 20 per cent decrease in winter egg output in his pastured system. McMonnies, managing director of Australian Eggs, said that there were a lot of factors affecting the shortage. According to him, there are many variables in free-range farming, including weather, but said that although the farmers have always been delivering throughout the year Covid’s disruption made things challenging. He further added that the reopening of cafes and restaurants after the lockdown decreased the demand for eggs instantly. However, the country was able to cope with it more quickly than was anticipated. The demand for eggs has increased over the past 12 months. (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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British oil giant&nbsp;BP&nbsp;rebounded to second-quarter profit on soaring energy prices, it said Tuesday, after a big loss linked to its Russia exit following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Net profit hit $9.3 billion in the three months to June — a threefold increase from the same period last year, the company said in a results statement.

And it contrasted sharply with a $20.4-billion loss after tax in the first quarter, when it took a vast writedown after its decision to leave Russia.

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BP&nbsp;is the latest energy major to post bumper second-quarter earnings as oil and gas prices have surged in the wake of key producer Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Prices also spiked after countries lifted Covid pandemic lockdowns, spurring global energy demand.

British rival Shell revealed last week a five-fold surge in net profit to $18 billion while France's TotalEnergies raked in nearly $6 billion.

US majors ExxonMobil and Chevron last week logged record profits for the same period.

Turning to the third-quarter outlook,&nbsp;BP&nbsp;forecast Tuesday that oil prices will “remain elevated ... due to ongoing disruption to Russian supply, reduced levels of spare capacity and with inventory levels significantly below the five-year average”.

It warned gas prices will also remain “elevated and volatile” as Russia also squeezes European supplies in retaliation for Western sanctions over the assault on Ukraine.

“The gas outlook was heavily dependent on Russian pipeline flows or other supply disruptions,” BP&nbsp;added.

The group’s share price jumped about four percent in London trade, as investors welcomed news of a dividend hike and a $3.5-billion stock buyback.

Revenues catapulted 86 per cent to almost $68 billion from a year earlier.

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Windfall tax pleas&nbsp;

At the same time,&nbsp;BP&nbsp;posted a net loss of $11.1 billion for the first half of 2022.

That was sparked by a colossal first-quarter charge of $24.4 billion, linked to a decision to exit its 19.75 percent stake in Russian energy group Rosneft as well as its other activities in the country.

That wiped out the overall benefit of high energy prices in the first half.

Gas prices, which skyrocketed in March after Russia launched its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, surged last week after Moscow curbed crucial deliveries to Europe.

The market remains at its highest level since March after state-run Gazprom suspended gas deliveries to Latvia on Saturday.

Back in Britain, the government in May proposed a temporary windfall tax on&nbsp;BP&nbsp;and its UK rivals including Shell to help ease a cost-of-living crisis.

The proceeds will help to fund a multi-billion-pound support package for consumers hit by surging domestic electricity and gas bills.

UK annual inflation hit a new 40-year high of 9.4 percent in June.

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Rocketing Chevron and ExxonMobil earnings also prompted calls for a windfall profits tax on the sector in the United States, which faces the highest inflation in four decades as well.

A similar plea was made by left-wing politicians in France after TotalEnergies published its second-quarter earnings, but President Emmanuel Macron’s government has opposed such a move.

Britain-based campaigners slammed&nbsp;BP&nbsp;on Tuesday over its latest results.

“While households are being plunged into poverty with knock-on-impacts&nbsp; for the whole economy, fossil fuel companies are laughing all the way to the bank,” said Doug Parr, chief scientist at green campaign group Greenpeace UK.

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British oil giant BP rebounded to second-quarter profit on soaring energy prices, it said Tuesday, after a big loss linked to its Russia exit following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

British oil giant BP rebounded to second-quarter profit on soaring energy prices, it said Tuesday, after a big loss linked to its Russia exit following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Net profit hit $9.3 billion in the three months to June — a threefold increase from the same period last year, the company said in a results statement. And it contrasted sharply with a $20.4-billion loss after tax in the first quarter, when it took a vast writedown after its decision to leave Russia. Also read | Beer for sunflower oil: German bar comes up with unique solution for fuel crisis BP is the latest energy major to post bumper second-quarter earnings as oil and gas prices have surged in the wake of key producer Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Prices also spiked after countries lifted Covid pandemic lockdowns, spurring global energy demand. British rival Shell revealed last week a five-fold surge in net profit to $18 billion while France's TotalEnergies raked in nearly $6 billion. US majors ExxonMobil and Chevron last week logged record profits for the same period. Turning to the third-quarter outlook, BP forecast Tuesday that oil prices will “remain elevated ... due to ongoing disruption to Russian supply, reduced levels of spare capacity and with inventory levels significantly below the five-year average”. It warned gas prices will also remain “elevated and volatile” as Russia also squeezes European supplies in retaliation for Western sanctions over the assault on Ukraine. “The gas outlook was heavily dependent on Russian pipeline flows or other supply disruptions,” BP added. The group’s share price jumped about four percent in London trade, as investors welcomed news of a dividend hike and a $3.5-billion stock buyback. Revenues catapulted 86 per cent to almost $68 billion from a year earlier. Watch | WION Fineprint: Oil & gas price surge amid Ukraine war Windfall tax pleas At the same time, BP posted a net loss of $11.1 billion for the first half of 2022. That was sparked by a colossal first-quarter charge of $24.4 billion, linked to a decision to exit its 19.75 percent stake in Russian energy group Rosneft as well as its other activities in the country. That wiped out the overall benefit of high energy prices in the first half. Gas prices, which skyrocketed in March after Russia launched its invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, surged last week after Moscow curbed crucial deliveries to Europe. The market remains at its highest level since March after state-run Gazprom suspended gas deliveries to Latvia on Saturday. Back in Britain, the government in May proposed a temporary windfall tax on BP and its UK rivals including Shell to help ease a cost-of-living crisis. The proceeds will help to fund a multi-billion-pound support package for consumers hit by surging domestic electricity and gas bills. UK annual inflation hit a new 40-year high of 9.4 percent in June. Also read | UK inflation hits 9.1% as prices continue to rise at their fastest rate for 40 years Rocketing Chevron and ExxonMobil earnings also prompted calls for a windfall profits tax on the sector in the United States, which faces the highest inflation in four decades as well. A similar plea was made by left-wing politicians in France after TotalEnergies published its second-quarter earnings, but President Emmanuel Macron’s government has opposed such a move. Britain-based campaigners slammed BP on Tuesday over its latest results. “While households are being plunged into poverty with knock-on-impacts for the whole economy, fossil fuel companies are laughing all the way to the bank,” said Doug Parr, chief scientist at green campaign group Greenpeace UK. 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 rich US dentist accused of murdering his wife by shooting her in the heart at the end of their African safari trip has been found guilty of both mail fraud and murder. A jury of six women and men reached a conviction for Lawrence "Larry" Rudolph following a three-week trial and a day and a half for discussion. In connection with the 2016 death of Bianca Rudolph, Rudolph, 67, was charged with international murder and mail fraud for allegedly cashing $ 4.8 million in life insurance claims, which the prosecution alleges was a premeditated crime, AP reported.

The defence claimed that during the couple’s 2016 trip, Rudolph’s wife was an anxious traveller and shot herself while rushing to pack a shotgun. However, the prosecutors argued, saying that the evidence disproves this and that the wound to her heart was caused by a shit fired from two to 3.5 feet. In addition to this, Mark Swanepoel, the couple’s longstanding hunting companion, claimed that the doctor had unloaded the gun a day before the incident, but Rudolph couldn’t recall if he did this or not.

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The dentist was backed by his two adult children, whom he shared with his wife when he was sentenced in February. One of Rudolph's defence attorneys, David Markus, has stated that they will appeal his conviction. He said, "We believe in Larry. We believe in his family."

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After returning, the dentist said that he put the gun away in the garage as he didn’t want to look at it, but in 2018, when he was ready to sell his home, he found out that the FBI was investigating his wife’s death, so he dismantled the gun and packed it into cardboard and threw it away with the trash. Rudolph didn’t participate in any voluntary interviews with an FBI agent.

The prosecution said that Rudolph killed his wife to take control of the couple’s money. However, the defence in response said that there was no financial reason for the doctor as he then had a net worth of $15 million. The dentist declared that his wife and he consented to an open marriage.

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The rich US dentist accused of murdering his wife by shooting her in the heart at the end of their African safari trip has been found guilty of both mail fraud and murder. A jury of six women and men reached a conviction for Lawrence "Larry" Rudolph following a three-week trial and a day and a half for discussion. In connection with the 2016 death of Bianca Rudolph, Rudolph, 67, was charged with international murder and mail fraud for allegedly cashing $ 4.8 million in life insurance claims, which the prosecution alleges was a premeditated crime, AP reported. The defence claimed that during the couple’s 2016 trip, Rudolph’s wife was an anxious traveller and shot herself while rushing to pack a shotgun. However, the prosecutors argued, saying that the evidence disproves this and that the wound to her heart was caused by a shit fired from two to 3.5 feet. In addition to this, Mark Swanepoel, the couple’s longstanding hunting companion, claimed that the doctor had unloaded the gun a day before the incident, but Rudolph couldn’t recall if he did this or not. Also read | Wealthy dentist accused of killing his wife to be with his girlfriend The dentist was backed by his two adult children, whom he shared with his wife when he was sentenced in February. One of Rudolph's defence attorneys, David Markus, has stated that they will appeal his conviction. He said, "We believe in Larry. We believe in his family." Also read | ‘Murderer’ husband was given 10 years prison sentence, wife found alive at sister’s home After returning, the dentist said that he put the gun away in the garage as he didn’t want to look at it, but in 2018, when he was ready to sell his home, he found out that the FBI was investigating his wife’s death, so he dismantled the gun and packed it into cardboard and threw it away with the trash. Rudolph didn’t participate in any voluntary interviews with an FBI agent. The prosecution said that Rudolph killed his wife to take control of the couple’s money. However, the defence in response said that there was no financial reason for the doctor as he then had a net worth of $15 million. The dentist declared that his wife and he consented to an open marriage. (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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A wealthy dentist testified on Wednesday (July 18), that an unfamiliar shotgun they brought with them to hunt a leopard accidentally went off and wounded his wife who was packing. The dentist is accused of shooting and killing his wife in their cabin at the end of an African safari trip. Rudolph, 67, is accused of planning the murder and mail fraud according to the prosecution. The insurance&nbsp;companies that paid him $5 million for the death of his wife were based in Colorado.&nbsp;The trial is being heard in federal court in Denver, AP reported.

If the dentist is found guilty of the murder, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison or the death penalty. As per the prosecution, the man killed his wife in order to be with his girlfriend, Lori Milliron, who is accused of lying to the grand jury. Both of them are on trial. The prosecution informed the jury that during an argument between the two, Rudolph was overheard yelling, “I killed my f---g wife for you!”&nbsp;

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The doctor denied admitting to killing his wife. He claimed that he and Milliron were arguing about finances and how the COVID-19 pandemic started.

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Rudolph claimed that in 2000, after twice coming close to divorcing, they agreed to their marriage while having sex with other people. He claimed that neither Milliron nor his wife had demanded&nbsp;to stop this. 
 
His attorney has claimed that he was not interested in money. When his wife passed away, he was worth $15 million and the insurance settlement went into a trust for their kids.

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A wealthy dentist testified on Wednesday (July 18), that an unfamiliar shotgun they brought with them to hunt a leopard accidentally went off and wounded his wife who was packing.

A wealthy dentist testified on Wednesday (July 18), that an unfamiliar shotgun they brought with them to hunt a leopard accidentally went off and wounded his wife who was packing. The dentist is accused of shooting and killing his wife in their cabin at the end of an African safari trip. Rudolph, 67, is accused of planning the murder and mail fraud according to the prosecution. The insurance companies that paid him $5 million for the death of his wife were based in Colorado. The trial is being heard in federal court in Denver, AP reported. If the dentist is found guilty of the murder, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison or the death penalty. As per the prosecution, the man killed his wife in order to be with his girlfriend, Lori Milliron, who is accused of lying to the grand jury. Both of them are on trial. The prosecution informed the jury that during an argument between the two, Rudolph was overheard yelling, “I killed my f---g wife for you!” Also read | 17-year-old murder mystery solved: German backpacker's cold-case murder leads to man's arrest in Australia The doctor denied admitting to killing his wife. He claimed that he and Milliron were arguing about finances and how the COVID-19 pandemic started. Also read | Three charged for the murder of journalist Dom Phillips and Amazon expert Bruno Pereira Rudolph claimed that in 2000, after twice coming close to divorcing, they agreed to their marriage while having sex with other people. He claimed that neither Milliron nor his wife had demanded to stop this. His attorney has claimed that he was not interested in money. When his wife passed away, he was worth $15 million and the insurance settlement went into a trust for their kids. (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 world’s most populous&nbsp;country, China, will see its population decline by 2025 as family size&nbsp;grows smaller, according to officials. China has been dealing with an impending demographic crisis as a result of its rapidly declining economy, workforce, and weakest population growth in decades. The birth rate in the country fell to a historic level despite the country’s loosening its&nbsp;rigid one-child policy in 2016, allowing couples to have three children. The country is expected to enter a phase of severe ageing by the year 2035 as more than 30 per cent population will be older than 60 years, AFP reported.

The country’s overall fertility rate has fallen below 1.3 in recent years.

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The National Health Commission on Monday (August 1) stated that the population’s growth rate has drastically reduced and would eventually experience negative growth during the ‘14th Five-Year-Plan’ period, between 2021 and 2025.

The NHC said in its most recent report, “Presently, our country’s policy system for childbirth support is not perfect, and there is a big gap between population development and people’s expectations,” AFP reported.

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According to authorities, these forecasts showed that the population would expand either slowly or even negatively during the next five years. In an effort to fight the decreasing birth rate, authorities are already enacting family-friendly laws in several regions of the country.

Hangzhou announced on Monday that families with three children will be permitted to borrow 20 per cent more than the amount when applying for a housing provident fund loan for the first time.

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The world’s most populous country, China, will see its population decline by 2025 as family size grows smaller, according to officials. China has been dealing with an impending demographic crisis as a result of its rapidly declining economy, workforce, and weakest population growth in decades. The birth rate in the country fell to a historic level despite the country’s loosening its rigid one-child policy in 2016, allowing couples to have three children. The country is expected to enter a phase of severe ageing by the year 2035 as more than 30 per cent population will be older than 60 years, AFP reported. The country’s overall fertility rate has fallen below 1.3 in recent years. Also read | World Population Day 2022: History, significance, messages and quotes to share The National Health Commission on Monday (August 1) stated that the population’s growth rate has drastically reduced and would eventually experience negative growth during the ‘14th Five-Year-Plan’ period, between 2021 and 2025. The NHC said in its most recent report, “Presently, our country’s policy system for childbirth support is not perfect, and there is a big gap between population development and people’s expectations,” AFP reported. Also read | Germany’s young population drops to record low amid pandemic: Report According to authorities, these forecasts showed that the population would expand either slowly or even negatively during the next five years. In an effort to fight the decreasing birth rate, authorities are already enacting family-friendly laws in several regions of the country. Hangzhou announced on Monday that families with three children will be permitted to borrow 20 per cent more than the amount when applying for a housing provident fund loan for the first time. (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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As per the weather services of France and England, July was the driest on record, which exacerbated the shortage of water that has led to the restrictions. Water firms are finding it difficult to adapt to the dry circumstances. The third heatwave is expected to hit this summer on Monday in the southeast before moving to Paris.

Just 9.7 millimetres of rain fell in France this month, which is suffering from a severe drought that has crippled farmers and forced broad restrictions on the use of water, as per Meteo France. According to the EPA, that was 84 per cent below the average levels seen for July between 1991 and 2022, making it the second-driest month since March 1961.

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The average amount of rain in England as a whole was 23.1 millimetres, which is the seventh-lowest monthly total since the year 1953. The record-breaking high temperatures, which peaked at 40 degrees Celsius in the country, coincided with the minimal rainfall in both countries. The majority of England has entered a state of prolonged dry weather.

Most climate experts agree that the earth is warming as a result of carbon emissions from people burning fossil fuels, potentially increasing the severity of droughts, heatwaves, and other weather events.

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Due to dry grasslands, farmers in France are having trouble feeding the animals, and irrigation has been prohibited due to lack of water. Commercial boats on the eastern river Rhine, which forms the boundary between France and Germany, are forced to operate at a third of their carrying capacity in order to avoid hitting the bottom due to extremely low water levels.

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As per the weather services of France and England, July was the driest on record, which exacerbated the shortage of water that has led to the restrictions. Water firms are finding it difficult to adapt to the dry circumstances. The third heatwave is expected to hit this summer on Monday in the southeast before moving to Paris. Just 9.7 millimetres of rain fell in France this month, which is suffering from a severe drought that has crippled farmers and forced broad restrictions on the use of water, as per Meteo France. According to the EPA, that was 84 per cent below the average levels seen for July between 1991 and 2022, making it the second-driest month since March 1961. Also read | Extreme heatwaves in UK made 10 times more likely due to climate change The average amount of rain in England as a whole was 23.1 millimetres, which is the seventh-lowest monthly total since the year 1953. The record-breaking high temperatures, which peaked at 40 degrees Celsius in the country, coincided with the minimal rainfall in both countries. The majority of England has entered a state of prolonged dry weather. Most climate experts agree that the earth is warming as a result of carbon emissions from people burning fossil fuels, potentially increasing the severity of droughts, heatwaves, and other weather events. Also read | As heatwave continues across Europe, warning issued over 'very high' ozone pollution Due to dry grasslands, farmers in France are having trouble feeding the animals, and irrigation has been prohibited due to lack of water. Commercial boats on the eastern river Rhine, which forms the boundary between France and Germany, are forced to operate at a third of their carrying capacity in order to avoid hitting the bottom due to extremely low water levels. (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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A nuclear war would have no winners, and such a war should not be started, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (August 1). Putin&nbsp;made the remark in a letter to the attendees of a conference on the non-proliferation treaty (NPT). He&nbsp;said, "We proceed from the fact that there can be no winners in a nuclear war and it should never be unleashed, and we stand for equal and indivisible security for all members of the world community." These words stood in contrast to prior ones made by Russian leaders, which the West considers to be nuclear threats, Reuters reported.

In his remarks to the NPT summit, he&nbsp;seemed to want to strike a soothing note and present Russia as a responsible nuclear power.

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Given Russia's defeats in Ukraine, "none of us can take lightly the threat posed by a potential resort to tactical nuclear weapons or low-yield nuclear weapons," according to Cia director Williams Burns.

According to Russia, the West is waging a ‘proxy war’ against it, whose military doctrine permits the deployment of nuclear weapons in the event of an existential threat to the Russian state.

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Remarks made by US President Joe Biden asking for a discussion on a nuclear weapons limitation framework to replace a treaty that expires in 2026 were questioned earlier by a source in the Russian foreign ministry on Monday (August 1).

Russia stated that it expects to deploy the weapons by the end of the summer after conducting the maiden test flight of its new Samrat intercontinental ballistic missile, which is capable of launching nuclear attacks against the United States by autumn.

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A nuclear war would have no winners, and such a war should not be started, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (August 1). Putin made the remark in a letter to the attendees of a conference on the non-proliferation treaty (NPT).

A nuclear war would have no winners, and such a war should not be started, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday (August 1). Putin made the remark in a letter to the attendees of a conference on the non-proliferation treaty (NPT). He said, "We proceed from the fact that there can be no winners in a nuclear war and it should never be unleashed, and we stand for equal and indivisible security for all members of the world community." These words stood in contrast to prior ones made by Russian leaders, which the West considers to be nuclear threats, Reuters reported. In his remarks to the NPT summit, he seemed to want to strike a soothing note and present Russia as a responsible nuclear power. Also read | Russian invasion might have caused Ukraine’s harvest to be half than the usual: Zelensky Given Russia's defeats in Ukraine, "none of us can take lightly the threat posed by a potential resort to tactical nuclear weapons or low-yield nuclear weapons," according to Cia director Williams Burns. According to Russia, the West is waging a ‘proxy war’ against it, whose military doctrine permits the deployment of nuclear weapons in the event of an existential threat to the Russian state. Also read | First Ukraine grain ship departs Odessa port Remarks made by US President Joe Biden asking for a discussion on a nuclear weapons limitation framework to replace a treaty that expires in 2026 were questioned earlier by a source in the Russian foreign ministry on Monday (August 1). Russia stated that it expects to deploy the weapons by the end of the summer after conducting the maiden test flight of its new Samrat intercontinental ballistic missile, which is capable of launching nuclear attacks against the United States by autumn. (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 Taliban on Monday (August 1) said that under the pretence of upholding human rights, the international community was trying to violate the dignity of Afghan women. Speaking to a crowd in the northern province of Faryab, Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, claimed that the international world has primarily abused human rights in the country, reported Tolo news. He said, "The world wants to violate the dignity of our sisters and make them indecent and exposed. What type of right is this? The international community wants a guy and girl to be sitting in one chair—neither our nation, nor our beliefs and religion supports this," ANI reported.

Hanafi claimed, "All employees that are in the provinces, districts and ministries should make their appearances according to Islamic values."

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As per Tolo News, Hanafi&nbsp;claimed that since the Taliban takeover, women have adhered 100 per cent to the ‘hijab.’

Women’s rights in Afghanistan have been declining since the Taliban took power, as per a report published by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Before the takeover, women and girls had the right to take part in all facets of public and daily life, including education and other activities.

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However, since the Taliban entered Afghanistan, these rights have been curtailed and, in many cases, altogether eliminated. Due to the Taliban’s decision, girls were not allowed to return to secondary schools, preventing them from completing their 12 years of education.

As a result of the elimination of specific reporting procedures, victims of gender-based violence have had less access to justice.

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The Taliban on Monday (August 1) said that under the pretence of upholding human rights, the international community was trying to violate the dignity of Afghan women. Speaking to a crowd in the northern province of Faryab, Mohammad Khalid Hanafi, claimed that the international world has primarily abused human rights in the country, reported Tolo news. He said, "The world wants to violate the dignity of our sisters and make them indecent and exposed. What type of right is this? The international community wants a guy and girl to be sitting in one chair—neither our nation, nor our beliefs and religion supports this," ANI reported. Hanafi claimed, "All employees that are in the provinces, districts and ministries should make their appearances according to Islamic values." Also read | Iran says border guards have clashed with Afghan Taliban As per Tolo News, Hanafi claimed that since the Taliban takeover, women have adhered 100 per cent to the ‘hijab.’ Women’s rights in Afghanistan have been declining since the Taliban took power, as per a report published by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Before the takeover, women and girls had the right to take part in all facets of public and daily life, including education and other activities. Also read | Exclusive | Not war, nations talk about Afghanistan's growth now: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi However, since the Taliban entered Afghanistan, these rights have been curtailed and, in many cases, altogether eliminated. Due to the Taliban’s decision, girls were not allowed to return to secondary schools, preventing them from completing their 12 years of education. As a result of the elimination of specific reporting procedures, victims of gender-based violence have had less access to justice. (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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