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The race for 10 Downing Street has reached its final stage between 7:00 a.m. and 10 p.m. local time today the United Kingdom will go to the polls and the results will be announced in each of parliament's 650 constituencies throughout the night we have 24 hours.

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In the United Kingdom, voters are gearing up to cast their ballots in a pivotal general election today (Thursday, July 4). The election is widely seen as a referendum on 14 years of Conservative governance.

In Australia, pro-Palestine protesters scaled the roof of the Parliament House in Canberra, brandishing banners declaring "Palestine will be free" and accusing Israel of war crimes.

Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers were sentenced to death for fleeing the enemy during battles against M23 rebels.

In Canada, Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan made history by appointing its first woman&nbsp;Chief of the Defence Staff, a move by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to elevate women to senior roles.

Lastly, the Indian cricket team, fondly known as the 'Men in Blue'&nbsp;have arrived in New Delhi five days after winning the World Cup.

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Twenty-five soldiers accused of "fleeing the enemy" while fighting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sentenced to death Wednesday during a one-day trial, according to their lawyers.

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In a historic first, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday (July 3)&nbsp;appointed Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan as the country's top soldier, in charge of leading the military. This appointment is in line with Trudeau's continuing push to appoint women to the most senior jobs.

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In the United Kingdom, voters are gearing up to cast their ballots in a pivotal general election today (Thursday, July 4). The election is widely seen as a referendum on 14 years of Conservative governance.

In the United Kingdom, voters are gearing up to cast their ballots in a pivotal general election today (Thursday, July 4). The election is widely seen as a referendum on 14 years of Conservative governance. In Australia, pro-Palestine protesters scaled the roof of the Parliament House in Canberra, brandishing banners declaring "Palestine will be free" and accusing Israel of war crimes. Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers were sentenced to death for fleeing the enemy during battles against M23 rebels. In Canada, Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan made history by appointing its first woman Chief of the Defence Staff, a move by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to elevate women to senior roles. Lastly, the Indian cricket team, fondly known as the 'Men in Blue' have arrived in New Delhi five days after winning the World Cup. Click on the headlines to read more UK voters prepare to head to polls for the general election Voters in the UK are heading to the polls on Thursday (July 4) for a key general election that is being seen as a referendum on 14 years of Conservative rule. 'Palestine will be free': Pro-Palestine protestors climb Australia Parliament roof, blame Israel of war crimes Pro-Palestine protesters scaled the roof of the Australian Parliament House in the capital Canberra on Thursday (July 4). Carrying banners that said "Palestine will be free", the protesters accused Israel of war crimes. DR Congo sentences 25 soldiers to death for 'fleeing the enemy': Lawyer Twenty-five soldiers accused of "fleeing the enemy" while fighting M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo were sentenced to death Wednesday during a one-day trial, according to their lawyers. Who is Jennie Carignan? Canada's first woman to be appointed Chief of the Defence Staff In a historic first, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday (July 3) appointed Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan as the country's top soldier, in charge of leading the military. This appointment is in line with Trudeau's continuing push to appoint women to the most senior jobs. Watch | The men in blue landed in New Delhi five days winning WC

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UK elections: Labour predicted to rout Sunak's conservatives

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on Thursday (Jul 4) told the voters that it is the day to start a new chapter in the United Kingdom's political history as voting began across the nation for a parliamentary election.&nbsp;

Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer arrived at the polling station with smiles on their faces as it was&nbsp;predicted that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives would be overthrown by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Labour Party.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The first national ballot since Boris Johnson won the Tories a decisive victory in 2019 follows Sunak's surprise call to hold it six months earlier than required.&nbsp;

Opinion polls have predicted a landslide victory for Starmer's centre-left party - the first general election win since 2005 by historic proportions, marking the Labour Party's one of the most sensational political comebacks ever.&nbsp;

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However, the polls have suggested an anti-incumbency factor as many people want to change the government after nearly eight years of infighting and turmoil under the Conservatives that produced five prime ministers in as many years.&nbsp;

Starmer issued an election message addressed to the nation in which he said, "Britain's future is on the ballot. Today, vote to turn the page on the last 14 years."&nbsp;

The Labour Party leader appealed to people to put their trust in him. Starmer said, "Vote for a changed Labour Party that is now ready to serve and change Britain."&nbsp;

He added: "Britain's future is on the ballot. Change will only happen if you vote for it."&nbsp;

"Today, Britain can begin a new chapter. A new age of hope and opportunity after 14 years of chaos and decline. This is a great nation, with boundless potential. The British people deserve a government that matches their ambition. Today is the chance to begin the work of rebuilding Britain with Labour," Starmer added.&nbsp;

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Starmer's campaign focused on the single word "Change". He appealed to people's resentment of the overburdened public services and declining standard of living. He has often stated that he will not be able to make any quick fixes, and his party has been courting foreign investment to assist in addressing the problems.&nbsp;

However, he said that he would get on with the job from day one if he won and promised to revive the economy. He vowed to put 6,500 more teachers in schools and bring down NHS waiting lists.&nbsp;

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Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on Thursday (Jul 4) told the voters that it is the day to start a new chapter in the United Kingdom's political history as voting began across the nation for a parliamentary election.

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer on Thursday (Jul 4) told the voters that it is the day to start a new chapter in the United Kingdom's political history as voting began across the nation for a parliamentary election. Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer arrived at the polling station with smiles on their faces as it was predicted that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives would be overthrown by the Labour Party. Also read: UK Elections: Rishi Sunak says he is ‘fighting hard for every vote’ The first national ballot since Boris Johnson won the Tories a decisive victory in 2019 follows Sunak's surprise call to hold it six months earlier than required. Opinion polls have predicted a landslide victory for Starmer's centre-left party - the first general election win since 2005 by historic proportions, marking the Labour Party's one of the most sensational political comebacks ever. Also read: UK General Elections: 46.5 mn voters to decide Rishi Sunak's fate However, the polls have suggested an anti-incumbency factor as many people want to change the government after nearly eight years of infighting and turmoil under the Conservatives that produced five prime ministers in as many years. Starmer issued an election message addressed to the nation in which he said, "Britain's future is on the ballot. Today, vote to turn the page on the last 14 years." The Labour Party leader appealed to people to put their trust in him. Starmer said, "Vote for a changed Labour Party that is now ready to serve and change Britain." He added: "Britain's future is on the ballot. Change will only happen if you vote for it." "Today, Britain can begin a new chapter. A new age of hope and opportunity after 14 years of chaos and decline. This is a great nation, with boundless potential. The British people deserve a government that matches their ambition. Today is the chance to begin the work of rebuilding Britain with Labour," Starmer added. Watch: UK Elections 2024: Will Labour surpass conservatives this time? × Starmer's campaign focused on the single word "Change". He appealed to people's resentment of the overburdened public services and declining standard of living. He has often stated that he will not be able to make any quick fixes, and his party has been courting foreign investment to assist in addressing the problems. However, he said that he would get on with the job from day one if he won and promised to revive the economy. He vowed to put 6,500 more teachers in schools and bring down NHS waiting lists. (With inputs from agencies)

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In United Kingdom, polling is underway across the country for the crucial General Elections as the nation prepares to usher in a new Prime Minister. Around 40,000 polling booths has been opened across the country. Watch in for more details!

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Britons voted in a general election widely expected to bring the Labour party to power. It may end nearly a decade-and-a-half of Conservative rule. Britons reacted to the election as they cast their ballots at polling stations.

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UK Elections: Race to 10 downing street?

When either Rishi Sunak or Keir Starmer take to the stage to hail victory in the British election on Friday, they will be joined at their moment of triumph by either a man with a trash can on his head or someone dressed as “Elmo” from the Muppets. Watch in for more details!

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US President Joe Biden has attributed his lacklustre debate performance to pre-debate travel fatigue, claiming he "almost fell asleep on stage."

Meanwhile, the prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict has severely affected Gaza's children, leading to dangerous skin diseases.

In India, a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims suffered brake failure, causing several to jump from the moving vehicle, resulting in ten injuries.

Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump while&nbsp;speaking about her father's conviction during a podcast, expressed her disillusionment with politics, describing it as a "dark" and "negative" world, which she left to protect her children.

Finally, Hurricane Beryl caused significant devastation in the Caribbean Islands, leaving five people dead.

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The cost of war is heavy, and for the innocent, it is back-breaking. In Gaza, the Israel-Hamas war that has already stretched to over eight months has&nbsp;given way to dangerous skin diseases among children.

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The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police averted a major mishap after a bus carrying pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra lost control on National Highway 44 in Ramban district on Tuesday. The bus, moving from Amarnath to Hoshiarpur, reportedly suffered brake failure. The pilgrims were from Punjab.

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US President Joe Biden has attributed his lacklustre debate performance to pre-debate travel fatigue, claiming he "almost fell asleep on stage." Meanwhile, the prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict has severely affected Gaza's children, leading to dangerous skin diseases.

US President Joe Biden has attributed his lacklustre debate performance to pre-debate travel fatigue, claiming he "almost fell asleep on stage." Meanwhile, the prolonged Israel-Hamas conflict has severely affected Gaza's children, leading to dangerous skin diseases. In India, a bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims suffered brake failure, causing several to jump from the moving vehicle, resulting in ten injuries. Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Donald Trump while speaking about her father's conviction during a podcast, expressed her disillusionment with politics, describing it as a "dark" and "negative" world, which she left to protect her children. Finally, Hurricane Beryl caused significant devastation in the Caribbean Islands, leaving five people dead. Click on the headlines to read more ‘Almost fell asleep on stage’: Biden blames pre-debate travel for subpar performance US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced each other in the presidential debate on Thursday (June 27). The debate, which was supposed to be critical for the upcoming November elections, was eye-opening but for different reasons. Israel-Hamas conflict: Children in Gaza hit hard by dangerous skin diseases amid prolonged war The cost of war is heavy, and for the innocent, it is back-breaking. In Gaza, the Israel-Hamas war that has already stretched to over eight months has given way to dangerous skin diseases among children. Amarnath Yatra horror: Brakes fail, pilgrims jump from moving bus; 10 injured | Video The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police averted a major mishap after a bus carrying pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra lost control on National Highway 44 in Ramban district on Tuesday. The bus, moving from Amarnath to Hoshiarpur, reportedly suffered brake failure. The pilgrims were from Punjab. Politics is a 'dark' and 'negative' world, left it to protect my kids, says Ivanka Trump Former US President, Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump has spoken up on her dad's conviction for the first time. Speaking on a podcast, Ivanka said "it’s painful to experience, but ultimately, I wish it didn’t have to be this way." Watch | Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc in Caribbean Islands, 5 dead

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Boris Johnson made an unexpected campaign appearance on Tuesday night to urge Conservative voters to deny Labour a landslide victory at the UK general election. Watch in for more details!

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With updates from the UK as Rishi Sunak's days at 10 Downing Street look numbered with polling due in the UK. Watch to know more!

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UK retailers feel the pinch as the country heads for the upcoming election. Prices rose at the slowest pace in almost three years month, according to Reuters. While this is a welcome pause for consumers, who have been grappling with high prices since COVID, retailers are now concerned about growth prospects.

Annual shop price inflation slows to 0.2 per cent in June from 0.6 per cent in May. Prices for non-food goods slumped 1 per cent after a similar drop in May. This comes as food inflation slows for the 14th month in a row.

Retailers are also sceptical about increasing prices in times to come, as discretionary spending is slowly recovering in the country. The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in August as economic indicators align.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been facing the heat over economic growth. However, he praised his party's policies for bringing down inflation. At a parliamentary discussion, he said, 'Since we last met, taxes have been cut by 900 pounds, state pension’s gone up, free childcare has been expanded, wages have risen for nine months in a row, Mr Speaker and just today inflation down again to 3.2 per cent. Our plan is working, and the conservatives are delivering a brighter future for Britain.'

Despite Sunak's optimism, the opposition labour party and its leader, Keir Starmer, are also gaining momentum. Starmer recently had a different perspective on falling inflation. He said, 'It is back where it was three years ago, but that doesn't mean that prices are coming down, it doesn't mean that mortgages are coming down, and if there's one thing that's been picked up on this campaign trail over and over again, it's people being fed up with the government sort of saying, oh, you need to thank us now, we're turning a page, everything's fine.'

UK retailers feel the pinch as the country heads for the upcoming election. Prices rose at the slowest pace in almost three years month, according to Reuters. While this is a welcome pause for consumers, who have been grappling with high prices since COVID, retailers are now concerned about growth prospects.

UK retailers feel the pinch as the country heads for the upcoming election. Prices rose at the slowest pace in almost three years month, according to Reuters. While this is a welcome pause for consumers, who have been grappling with high prices since COVID, retailers are now concerned about growth prospects. Annual shop price inflation slows to 0.2 per cent in June from 0.6 per cent in May. Prices for non-food goods slumped 1 per cent after a similar drop in May. This comes as food inflation slows for the 14th month in a row. Retailers are also sceptical about increasing prices in times to come, as discretionary spending is slowly recovering in the country. The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in August as economic indicators align. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been facing the heat over economic growth. However, he praised his party's policies for bringing down inflation. At a parliamentary discussion, he said, 'Since we last met, taxes have been cut by 900 pounds, state pension’s gone up, free childcare has been expanded, wages have risen for nine months in a row, Mr Speaker and just today inflation down again to 3.2 per cent. Our plan is working, and the conservatives are delivering a brighter future for Britain.' Despite Sunak's optimism, the opposition labour party and its leader, Keir Starmer, are also gaining momentum. Starmer recently had a different perspective on falling inflation. He said, 'It is back where it was three years ago, but that doesn't mean that prices are coming down, it doesn't mean that mortgages are coming down, and if there's one thing that's been picked up on this campaign trail over and over again, it's people being fed up with the government sort of saying, oh, you need to thank us now, we're turning a page, everything's fine.'

UK shop price inflation weakest since 2021 ahead of elections

Lina De Sousa Abreu, a woman prison officer in London has been charged with misconduct in public office after a video surfaced on social media.&nbsp;

It is alleged that the 30-year-old woman prison officer was involved in having sex with an inmate at the HMP Wandsworth prison in Southwest London.&nbsp;

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"A police investigation was launched on 28 June after officials were made aware of a video filmed inside HMP Wandswoth. A woman was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office later that day." A spokesperson of the Met Police Department said in a statement.&nbsp;

A full-fledged investigation was launched by The Metropolitan Police Department on Friday after the video was seen online. The video clip was recorded from inside the prison premises and the police officer was in her uniform before indulging in the alleged act. Lina De Sousa Abreu will be presented before the Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Monday (July 1).&nbsp;

<h2>The HMP Wandsworth Prison&nbsp;</h2>

The HMP Wandsworth prison was built in 1851 during the Victorian era. Several issues have been reported in the prison such as violence and staffing issues. It is overcrowded and currently operating beyond its capacity by having over 1,500 prisoners.&nbsp;

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The situation at the HMP prison calls for immediate action to improve the deplorable state of the facility. Charlie Taylor, Chief Inspector of Prisons issued an "urgent notification" to Alex Chalk, Justice Secretary urging for improvements in the prison. Charlie submitted a report that described the current state of the facility as chaotic and the need for more staff to manage the inmates effectively. As a result, the prison governor, Katie Price resigned amidst inspection.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Lina De Sousa Abreu, a woman prison officer in London has been charged with misconduct in public office after a video surfaced on social media. It is alleged that the 30-year-old woman prison officer was involved in having sex with an inmate at the HMP Wandsworth prison in Southwest London.

Lina De Sousa Abreu, a woman prison officer in London has been charged with misconduct in public office after a video surfaced on social media. It is alleged that the 30-year-old woman prison officer was involved in having sex with an inmate at the HMP Wandsworth prison in Southwest London. Also read | Russian cannons found in Bahamas shock researchers. How did they reach there? "A police investigation was launched on 28 June after officials were made aware of a video filmed inside HMP Wandswoth. A woman was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office later that day." A spokesperson of the Met Police Department said in a statement. A full-fledged investigation was launched by The Metropolitan Police Department on Friday after the video was seen online. The video clip was recorded from inside the prison premises and the police officer was in her uniform before indulging in the alleged act. Lina De Sousa Abreu will be presented before the Uxbridge Magistrates' Court on Monday (July 1). The HMP Wandsworth Prison The HMP Wandsworth prison was built in 1851 during the Victorian era. Several issues have been reported in the prison such as violence and staffing issues. It is overcrowded and currently operating beyond its capacity by having over 1,500 prisoners. Also read | WATCH: Activists interrupt Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s speech by lowering Putin banner The situation at the HMP prison calls for immediate action to improve the deplorable state of the facility. Charlie Taylor, Chief Inspector of Prisons issued an "urgent notification" to Alex Chalk, Justice Secretary urging for improvements in the prison. Charlie submitted a report that described the current state of the facility as chaotic and the need for more staff to manage the inmates effectively. As a result, the prison governor, Katie Price resigned amidst inspection. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman prison officer in UK charged with misconduct in public office after sex video with inmate surfaces

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