Former US President Donald Trump was charged with fresh charges on Thursday. They claim he planned to have surveillance footage from his Florida Mar-A-Lago mansion destroyed in order to obstruct the investigation into the unlawful handling of top-secret documents.

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<p>The White House clarified that President Joe Biden will not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who pleaded not guilty to two tax charges in court.</p>

<p>At a briefing, the press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked: “From a presidential perspective, is there any possibility that the president would end up pardoning his son?”</p>

<p>“No,” Jean-Pierre&nbsp;replied.</p>

<p>Pressed, she said: “I just said no. I answered.”</p>

<p>The charges against Hunter Biden were both misdemeanours, and he was expected to plead guilty as part of a deal with federal prosecutors that included a pre-trial diversion programme for the felony guns charge.</p>

<p>However, a question from the judge led to the delay of the deal.</p>

<h2><strong>Republicans accuse Joe Biden of corruption</strong></h2>

<p>Republicans have raised concerns about Hunter Biden's business affairs and personal struggles with addiction, using them to level accusations of corruption against President Biden and even calling for his impeachment, as reported by Reuters.</p>

<h2><strong>The controversial use of pardon power</strong></h2>

<p>The pardon power, established via Article 2 of the US Constitution, grants the president the authority to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.</p>

<p>Over the years, the use of the pardon power has become increasingly controversial, with some presidents like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump bestowing pardons and acts of clemency on donors and supporters.</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump's legal battles and pardoning prospect</strong></h2>

<p>Trump currently faces 71 criminal indictments and may seek to draw out these legal battles in hopes of securing a pardon, either during his own run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 or under another Republican president.</p>

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<p>Presidential pardons do not extend to state-level indictments, meaning Trump faces 34 criminal charges in New York related to hush-money payments and potential charges in Georgia over election subversion in 2020.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden's approach to pardon power</strong></h2>

<p>President Biden has used the pardon power sparingly, primarily focusing on convictions for offences related to drugs.</p>

<p>In contrast, during his time in office, Trump issued 143 pardons and 94 commutations, which included controversial pardons for his close advisers such as Steve Bannon, Roger Stone and Paul Manafort.</p>

<p>However, data from the Pew Research Centre&nbsp;shows that Trump's use of executive clemency power was less frequent than most other presidents since the turn of the 20th century.</p>

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The White House clarified that President Joe Biden will not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who pleaded not guilty to two tax charges in court. At a briefing, the press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked: “From a presidential perspective, is there any possibility that the president would end up pardoning his son?

The White House clarified that President Joe Biden will not pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who pleaded not guilty to two tax charges in court. At a briefing, the press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was asked: “From a presidential perspective, is there any possibility that the president would end up pardoning his son?” “No,” Jean-Pierre replied. Pressed, she said: “I just said no. I answered.” The charges against Hunter Biden were both misdemeanours, and he was expected to plead guilty as part of a deal with federal prosecutors that included a pre-trial diversion programme for the felony guns charge. However, a question from the judge led to the delay of the deal. Republicans accuse Joe Biden of corruption Republicans have raised concerns about Hunter Biden's business affairs and personal struggles with addiction, using them to level accusations of corruption against President Biden and even calling for his impeachment, as reported by Reuters. The controversial use of pardon power The pardon power, established via Article 2 of the US Constitution, grants the president the authority to grant reprieves and pardons for offences against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. Over the years, the use of the pardon power has become increasingly controversial, with some presidents like Bill Clinton and Donald Trump bestowing pardons and acts of clemency on donors and supporters. Also watch | Gravitas: US President Biden: 'We ended cancer as we know it' Trump's legal battles and pardoning prospect Trump currently faces 71 criminal indictments and may seek to draw out these legal battles in hopes of securing a pardon, either during his own run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 or under another Republican president. Also read | Trump lawyers meet prosecutor amid anticipated indictment over 2020 election allegations Presidential pardons do not extend to state-level indictments, meaning Trump faces 34 criminal charges in New York related to hush-money payments and potential charges in Georgia over election subversion in 2020. Biden's approach to pardon power President Biden has used the pardon power sparingly, primarily focusing on convictions for offences related to drugs. In contrast, during his time in office, Trump issued 143 pardons and 94 commutations, which included controversial pardons for his close advisers such as Steve Bannon, Roger Stone and Paul Manafort. However, data from the Pew Research Centre shows that Trump's use of executive clemency power was less frequent than most other presidents since the turn of the 20th century. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Donald Trump instructed employees at his Florida resort to delete security videos while he was under investigation for retaining classified documents, according to US prosecutors.</p>

<p>As the case against the former president expanded, US&nbsp;Special Counsel Jack Smith filed three new criminal charges, totalling 40, and also implicated a Mar-a-Lago resort maintenance worker, Carlos De Oliveira, for conspiracy to obstruct justice. De Oliveira stands accused of aiding Trump in concealing the documents, according to a Reuters report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>De Oliveira, 56, allegedly informed a co-worker at the resort where Trump resides that "the boss" (referring to Trump) desired the deletion of security videos from the Florida property after they were subpoenaed by the Justice Department.</p>

<p>Additionally, prosecutors charged De Oliveira with making false statements to the FBI during a voluntary interview, denying any involvement in moving boxes of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.</p>

<p>De Oliveira reportedly told the agents, as per the indictment, that he had "never seen anything."</p>

<h2><strong>Special counsel Jack Smith leading investigations</strong></h2>

<p>US media revealed that Trump's attorneys met with Special Counsel Jack Smith, who oversees investigations stemming from the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters.</p>

<p>Smith is also heading the probe into Trump's illegal possession of highly classified documents, for which the former president was indicted in June.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump's response and allegations of a "witch hunt"</strong></h2>

<p>Trump took to social media to convey that his attorneys had a constructive meeting with the DOJ, maintaining his innocence.</p>

<p>He voiced concern that any indictment against him would have adverse consequences for the country.</p>

<p>The former president has persistently labelled the investigation as a politically motivated "witch hunt" orchestrated by the Biden-controlled Department of Justice. He has consistently claimed, without evidence, that widespread voting fraud led to his election loss.</p>

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<h2><strong>Potential charges and Trump's resistance</strong></h2>

<p>On July 18, Trump disclosed that he received a letter from Smith, indicating that he was a subject of the January 6 investigation, which centres&nbsp;on efforts to prevent the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.</p>

<p>The letter reportedly mentioned potential federal criminal statutes, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and deprivation of rights.</p>

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<p>Trump's legal team is said to have resisted meeting with Smith. One issue likely discussed during the meeting was the logistics of Trump's appearance for an arraignment at the federal court in Washington upon filing the indictment.</p>

<h2><strong>Prior indictment on classified documents</strong></h2>

<p>Last month, Trump faced indictment for illegally retaining top-secret defence and intelligence documents. The indictment remained sealed until Trump himself confirmed its issuance. It was unsealed on June 13, coinciding with his appearance in a federal court in Miami to hear the charges against him.</p>

<p>As the legal proceedings unfold, the anticipation of an indictment against Donald Trump keeps the nation on edge. The outcome of the investigation could have significant ramifications for the former president and the political landscape leading up to the upcoming election.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Donald Trump instructed employees at his Florida resort to delete security videos while he was under investigation for retaining classified documents, according to US prosecutors.

Donald Trump instructed employees at his Florida resort to delete security videos while he was under investigation for retaining classified documents, according to US prosecutors. As the case against the former president expanded, US Special Counsel Jack Smith filed three new criminal charges, totalling 40, and also implicated a Mar-a-Lago resort maintenance worker, Carlos De Oliveira, for conspiracy to obstruct justice. De Oliveira stands accused of aiding Trump in concealing the documents, according to a Reuters report. De Oliveira, 56, allegedly informed a co-worker at the resort where Trump resides that "the boss" (referring to Trump) desired the deletion of security videos from the Florida property after they were subpoenaed by the Justice Department. Additionally, prosecutors charged De Oliveira with making false statements to the FBI during a voluntary interview, denying any involvement in moving boxes of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. De Oliveira reportedly told the agents, as per the indictment, that he had "never seen anything." Special counsel Jack Smith leading investigations US media revealed that Trump's attorneys met with Special Counsel Jack Smith, who oversees investigations stemming from the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters. Smith is also heading the probe into Trump's illegal possession of highly classified documents, for which the former president was indicted in June. Trump's response and allegations of a "witch hunt" Trump took to social media to convey that his attorneys had a constructive meeting with the DOJ, maintaining his innocence. He voiced concern that any indictment against him would have adverse consequences for the country. The former president has persistently labelled the investigation as a politically motivated "witch hunt" orchestrated by the Biden-controlled Department of Justice. He has consistently claimed, without evidence, that widespread voting fraud led to his election loss. Also read | White House rejects possibility of Joe Biden pardoning son Hunter Potential charges and Trump's resistance On July 18, Trump disclosed that he received a letter from Smith, indicating that he was a subject of the January 6 investigation, which centres on efforts to prevent the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 election victory. The letter reportedly mentioned potential federal criminal statutes, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and deprivation of rights. Also watch | Gravitas: US President Biden: 'We ended cancer as we know it' Trump's legal team is said to have resisted meeting with Smith. One issue likely discussed during the meeting was the logistics of Trump's appearance for an arraignment at the federal court in Washington upon filing the indictment. Prior indictment on classified documents Last month, Trump faced indictment for illegally retaining top-secret defence and intelligence documents. The indictment remained sealed until Trump himself confirmed its issuance. It was unsealed on June 13, coinciding with his appearance in a federal court in Miami to hear the charges against him. As the legal proceedings unfold, the anticipation of an indictment against Donald Trump keeps the nation on edge. The outcome of the investigation could have significant ramifications for the former president and the political landscape leading up to the upcoming election. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>US&nbsp;President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the White House on Thursday (June 27),&nbsp;to discuss deepening of economic ties and enhancing cooperation on addressing challenges posed by China.</p>

<p>During the meeting, they discussed Italy's participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with Washington emphasising that it respects Italy's autonomy in making its policy decisions regarding China, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Skirting differences over LGBTQ rights</strong></h2>

<p>Meloni's right-wing coalition holds positions on abortion and LGBTQ rights that differ sharply from Biden's stance. Despite these differences, both leaders emphasised the strong partnership between their countries and focused on areas of cooperation in their discussions.</p>

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<h2><strong>Reaffirming solid friendship</strong></h2>

<p>Biden and Meloni highlighted their friendship and the strength of their countries' relations. They pledged to continue supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and discussed the broader challenges posed by China's actions, particularly in the Pacific region.</p>

<h2><strong>Italy's decision on BRI membership and trade relations</strong></h2>

<p>Meloni faces a decision in the coming months regarding Italy's membership in China's BRI infrastructure plan, a programme that the US has been actively working to counter. While Italy values its relationship with China, it is also exploring options to maintain good relations without renewing the BRI deal when it expires in March 2024.</p>

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<h2><strong>Fostering economic connection and fair trade</strong></h2>

<p>Both leaders highlighted the importance of their economic connection and mutual trade, aiming to further boost trade between Italy and the United States. Meloni called for "fair" trade, addressing trade practices that undermine workers' rights and safety, seen as a veiled reference to China.</p>

<h2><strong>G7's alternative to BRI</strong></h2>

<p>The G7, including Italy and the US, launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment as an alternative to China's BRI. While they seek to reduce dependencies on other countries, they emphasise the need for cooperation without completely isolating themselves.</p>

<h2><strong>Cooperation on African development and migration</strong></h2>

<p>Italy and the US&nbsp;discussed ways to support the development and stability of Africa, particularly in the context of managing migration from North Africa to Italy. This issue has been a significant challenge for Italy, prompting international discussions on how to address the situation.</p>

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US President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the White House on Thursday (June 27), to discuss deepening of economic ties and enhancing cooperation on addressing challenges posed by China.

US President Joe Biden and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met at the White House on Thursday (June 27), to discuss deepening of economic ties and enhancing cooperation on addressing challenges posed by China. During the meeting, they discussed Italy's participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with Washington emphasising that it respects Italy's autonomy in making its policy decisions regarding China, reported Reuters. Skirting differences over LGBTQ rights Meloni's right-wing coalition holds positions on abortion and LGBTQ rights that differ sharply from Biden's stance. Despite these differences, both leaders emphasised the strong partnership between their countries and focused on areas of cooperation in their discussions. Also read | Trump accused of instructing staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified documents case Reaffirming solid friendship Biden and Meloni highlighted their friendship and the strength of their countries' relations. They pledged to continue supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and discussed the broader challenges posed by China's actions, particularly in the Pacific region. Italy's decision on BRI membership and trade relations Meloni faces a decision in the coming months regarding Italy's membership in China's BRI infrastructure plan, a programme that the US has been actively working to counter. While Italy values its relationship with China, it is also exploring options to maintain good relations without renewing the BRI deal when it expires in March 2024. Also watch | Gravitas: US President Biden: 'We ended cancer as we know it' Fostering economic connection and fair trade Both leaders highlighted the importance of their economic connection and mutual trade, aiming to further boost trade between Italy and the United States. Meloni called for "fair" trade, addressing trade practices that undermine workers' rights and safety, seen as a veiled reference to China. G7's alternative to BRI The G7, including Italy and the US, launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment as an alternative to China's BRI. While they seek to reduce dependencies on other countries, they emphasise the need for cooperation without completely isolating themselves. Cooperation on African development and migration Italy and the US discussed ways to support the development and stability of Africa, particularly in the context of managing migration from North Africa to Italy. This issue has been a significant challenge for Italy, prompting international discussions on how to address the situation. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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An ex-Air Force intelligence official told Congress on Wednesday that the US has been hiding a long-running programme that recovers and decodes unidentified flying objects. The Pentagon refuted his allegations. Retired Maj. David Grusch's eagerly awaited appearance before a House Oversight subcommittee marked Congress' most recent venture into the subject of UAPs, or "unidentified aerial phenomena," the term the U.S. government employs in place of "unidentified flying objects."

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<p>According to a recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute, more women are likely to lose their jobs by the next decade, as industries shrink due to swift progress in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology.</p>

<p>With the rapid development of AI, it is predicted that about a third of the working hours across the US economy could be automated by 2030. Industries like customer service, office support and food services are expected to shrink further while the demand for STEM, construction, creative, legal and business professionals will be on the rise.</p>

<p>The report said that about 12 million people will have to abandon shrinking occupations by 2030. The economy may shift in favour of higher-paying jobs, with workers in lower-paying jobs 14 times more likely to switch careers in comparison to those with higher-paying jobs.</p>

<p>Women are 1.5 times more likely than men to change jobs as they are overrepresented in the rapidly shrinking customer service, office support and food service industries, as per the report by McKinsey.</p>

<p>The report added that occupational shifts can be traced back to the Covid-19 pandemic when the US labour market saw 8.6 million changing their jobs.</p>

<p>Based on the report, the impact of AI on women’s jobs can be identified under five broad categories.</p>

<p><strong>1. More women to lose their present jobs</strong></p>

<p>Women make up for a major portion of workers who fall under the lowest wage quintiles (those who earn between $30,800 to $38,200 and less in a year). With the office support and customer service industries shrinking, women engaged in these industries are more likely to lose their jobs by 2030. These shrinking industries presently employ those with relatively less education, including women and people of colour, with Black and Hispanic workers being highly concentrated in production work and food services.</p>

<p><strong>2. Women may be encouraged to stick to family obligations</strong></p>

<p>Looking back at the pandemic, more women left the workforce than men and it took about three years for the number of working women to come on par with the pre-pandemic workforce in the US. Women engaged in lower-wage work often have family obligations, which may discourage them from switching careers and trying a new occupation.</p>

<p><strong>3. Women may need to switch industries</strong></p>

<p>While food, customer and office service industries continue to shrink due to AI, former male dominated fields like construction are facing labour shortages. These gaps can be filled by women, addressing issues regarding diversity in construction. With the US population ageing, there is also an increasing demand for health-care workers which is was also attributed by the structural changes brought about by the pandemic. “We anticipate that the two fastest-growing occupations through the end of this decade will be nurses and home healthcare aides,” the authors said in the report.</p>

<p><strong>4. Women may require to upskill</strong></p>

<p>In order to switch careers, women need to add new skills to their existing skill set. This calls for training programs, effective job matching, different hiring and training practices by employers. Additionally, education among women needs to be prioritised.</p>

<p><strong>5. More women could potentially engage in higher paying jobs</strong></p>

<p>“While our analysis shows a decrease of 1.1 million jobs in the two lowest wage quintiles by 2030, jobs in the highest wage quintile could grow sharply, by 3.8 million,” the authors said. In that respect, although training workers for a desired skill set is difficult for employers, there are chances to recruit from "overlooked populations", including workers without college degrees and workers with employment gaps. This could potentially indicate an increase the number of women employed in higher-paying jobs.</p>

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According to a recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute, more women are likely to lose their jobs by the next decade, as industries shrink due to swift progress in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology.

According to a recent report by the McKinsey Global Institute, more women are likely to lose their jobs by the next decade, as industries shrink due to swift progress in generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology. With the rapid development of AI, it is predicted that about a third of the working hours across the US economy could be automated by 2030. Industries like customer service, office support and food services are expected to shrink further while the demand for STEM, construction, creative, legal and business professionals will be on the rise. The report said that about 12 million people will have to abandon shrinking occupations by 2030. The economy may shift in favour of higher-paying jobs, with workers in lower-paying jobs 14 times more likely to switch careers in comparison to those with higher-paying jobs. Women are 1.5 times more likely than men to change jobs as they are overrepresented in the rapidly shrinking customer service, office support and food service industries, as per the report by McKinsey. The report added that occupational shifts can be traced back to the Covid-19 pandemic when the US labour market saw 8.6 million changing their jobs. Based on the report, the impact of AI on women’s jobs can be identified under five broad categories. 1. More women to lose their present jobs Women make up for a major portion of workers who fall under the lowest wage quintiles (those who earn between $30,800 to $38,200 and less in a year). With the office support and customer service industries shrinking, women engaged in these industries are more likely to lose their jobs by 2030. These shrinking industries presently employ those with relatively less education, including women and people of colour, with Black and Hispanic workers being highly concentrated in production work and food services. 2. Women may be encouraged to stick to family obligations Looking back at the pandemic, more women left the workforce than men and it took about three years for the number of working women to come on par with the pre-pandemic workforce in the US. Women engaged in lower-wage work often have family obligations, which may discourage them from switching careers and trying a new occupation. 3. Women may need to switch industries While food, customer and office service industries continue to shrink due to AI, former male dominated fields like construction are facing labour shortages. These gaps can be filled by women, addressing issues regarding diversity in construction. With the US population ageing, there is also an increasing demand for health-care workers which is was also attributed by the structural changes brought about by the pandemic. “We anticipate that the two fastest-growing occupations through the end of this decade will be nurses and home healthcare aides,” the authors said in the report. 4. Women may require to upskill In order to switch careers, women need to add new skills to their existing skill set. This calls for training programs, effective job matching, different hiring and training practices by employers. Additionally, education among women needs to be prioritised. 5. More women could potentially engage in higher paying jobs “While our analysis shows a decrease of 1.1 million jobs in the two lowest wage quintiles by 2030, jobs in the highest wage quintile could grow sharply, by 3.8 million,” the authors said. In that respect, although training workers for a desired skill set is difficult for employers, there are chances to recruit from "overlooked populations", including workers without college degrees and workers with employment gaps. This could potentially indicate an increase the number of women employed in higher-paying jobs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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<p>During a remarkable congressional hearing, former American intelligence official David Grusch revealed that the US government conducted a "multi-decade" programme aimed at collecting and reverse-engineering crashed unidentified flying objects (UFOs).</p>

<p>Grusch, who was in charge of investigating unexplained anomalous phenomena within a US Department of Defence agency until 2023, spoke before the House oversight committee in Washington, shedding light on the issue of alien life and technology, as&nbsp;reported by the Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This hearing, prompted by Grusch's previous claims, attracted global interest and ignited discussions about the possibility of a government cover-up regarding UFOs.</p>

<h2><strong>Grusch's allegations and whistleblower complaint</strong></h2>

<p>Under oath, Grusch disclosed that he had been informed of a long-standing UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering programme during his official duties, from which he was denied access.</p>

<p>His whistleblower complaint in 2022 stemmed from his inability to access secret government UFO programmes while being responsible for investigating military and defence agencies' knowledge of aliens and alien craft.</p>

<p>As a result of his claims, Grusch faced severe retaliation that negatively impacted both his professional and personal life.</p>

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<h2><strong>Claims of harm and concealment</strong></h2>

<p>Grusch confirmed under questioning that he had knowledge of individuals who had been harmed or injured in the government's efforts to conceal UFO-related information.</p>

<p>Furthermore, he admitted to fearing for his life due to his involvement in the matter. The congressional hearing prompted speculations that the US government might be withholding evidence of alien life and advanced technology, with mixed responses from the public, including scepticism.</p>

<h2><strong>Government's lack of cooperation</strong></h2>

<p>Co-leading the UFO investigation, Republican Congressman Tim Burchett accused government agencies of lacking cooperation with the oversight committee's investigation. The difficulty in obtaining information and testimony from relevant parties led to frustrations and claims of being stonewalled by federal officials.</p>

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<h2><strong>Recovery of alien beings and UFOs</strong></h2>

<p>Grusch asserted that the US government possessed crashed extraterrestrial vehicles and even recovered alien beings. When asked if there were bodies of pilots piloting these craft, he confirmed the existence of "biologics" that were non-human, based on information from individuals with direct knowledge of the programme. While some details were withheld during the hearing, Grusch had previously claimed the government possessed large alien craft, with varying descriptions in media interviews.</p>

<h2><strong>Congressional response and Pentagon denial</strong></h2>

<p>Congressman Burchett found Grusch's claims about the recovery of non-human bodies credible, expressing his belief in the existence of alien craft even before the investigation.</p>

<p>However, the Pentagon denied Grusch's accusations of a cover-up, stating that investigators had not found verifiable evidence supporting the existence of programmes related to extraterrestrial materials.</p>

<h2><strong>Witness testimonies</strong></h2>

<p>The hearing also featured testimonies from other witnesses, such as David Fravor, a former navy commander who recalled seeing a strange object in the sky during a training mission in 2004, and Ryan Graves, a retired navy pilot, who claimed to have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena off the Atlantic coast frequently.</p>

<p>Graves founded a UAP non-profit, "Americans for Safe Aerospace," to voice the concerns of numerous commercial aircrews and military veterans with similar encounters.</p>

<p>Despite the excitement and media speculation surrounding the hearing, some individuals cautioned against reading too much into the claims. Sceptics highlighted that accusations of a government cover-up regarding UFOs have surfaced numerous times in the past without substantial evidence emerging.</p>

<p>The government's ability to keep other significant secrets secret was questioned, leading some to doubt the validity of the long-term concealment of UFO-related information.</p>

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During a remarkable congressional hearing, former American intelligence official David Grusch revealed that the US government conducted a "multi-decade" programme aimed at collecting and reverse-engineering crashed unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

During a remarkable congressional hearing, former American intelligence official David Grusch revealed that the US government conducted a "multi-decade" programme aimed at collecting and reverse-engineering crashed unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Grusch, who was in charge of investigating unexplained anomalous phenomena within a US Department of Defence agency until 2023, spoke before the House oversight committee in Washington, shedding light on the issue of alien life and technology, as reported by the Guardian. This hearing, prompted by Grusch's previous claims, attracted global interest and ignited discussions about the possibility of a government cover-up regarding UFOs. Grusch's allegations and whistleblower complaint Under oath, Grusch disclosed that he had been informed of a long-standing UAP crash retrieval and reverse-engineering programme during his official duties, from which he was denied access. His whistleblower complaint in 2022 stemmed from his inability to access secret government UFO programmes while being responsible for investigating military and defence agencies' knowledge of aliens and alien craft. As a result of his claims, Grusch faced severe retaliation that negatively impacted both his professional and personal life. Also read | Joe Biden’s son Hunter pleads not guilty in tax case, as deal with justice dept falls through Claims of harm and concealment Grusch confirmed under questioning that he had knowledge of individuals who had been harmed or injured in the government's efforts to conceal UFO-related information. Furthermore, he admitted to fearing for his life due to his involvement in the matter. The congressional hearing prompted speculations that the US government might be withholding evidence of alien life and advanced technology, with mixed responses from the public, including scepticism. Government's lack of cooperation Co-leading the UFO investigation, Republican Congressman Tim Burchett accused government agencies of lacking cooperation with the oversight committee's investigation. The difficulty in obtaining information and testimony from relevant parties led to frustrations and claims of being stonewalled by federal officials. Also watch | UAPs are 'in our airspace': Witnesses testify at UFO Congressional hearing in US Recovery of alien beings and UFOs Grusch asserted that the US government possessed crashed extraterrestrial vehicles and even recovered alien beings. When asked if there were bodies of pilots piloting these craft, he confirmed the existence of "biologics" that were non-human, based on information from individuals with direct knowledge of the programme. While some details were withheld during the hearing, Grusch had previously claimed the government possessed large alien craft, with varying descriptions in media interviews. Congressional response and Pentagon denial Congressman Burchett found Grusch's claims about the recovery of non-human bodies credible, expressing his belief in the existence of alien craft even before the investigation. However, the Pentagon denied Grusch's accusations of a cover-up, stating that investigators had not found verifiable evidence supporting the existence of programmes related to extraterrestrial materials. Witness testimonies The hearing also featured testimonies from other witnesses, such as David Fravor, a former navy commander who recalled seeing a strange object in the sky during a training mission in 2004, and Ryan Graves, a retired navy pilot, who claimed to have encountered unidentified aerial phenomena off the Atlantic coast frequently. Graves founded a UAP non-profit, "Americans for Safe Aerospace," to voice the concerns of numerous commercial aircrews and military veterans with similar encounters. Despite the excitement and media speculation surrounding the hearing, some individuals cautioned against reading too much into the claims. Sceptics highlighted that accusations of a government cover-up regarding UFOs have surfaced numerous times in the past without substantial evidence emerging. The government's ability to keep other significant secrets secret was questioned, leading some to doubt the validity of the long-term concealment of UFO-related information. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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According to evidence provided to Congress on Wednesday by an ex-Air Force intelligence official, the US has been concealing a long-running operation that retrieves and decodes unidentified flying objects. The Pentagon refuted his allegations. The presentation of retired Maj. David Grusch before a House Oversight subcommittee was the most recent incursion by Congress into the topic of UAPs, or "unidentified aerial phenomena," as the US government refers to "unidentified flying objects." To know more watch this interview with the Director of Nuclear Studies Institute in American University, Peter Kuznick.

UFO hearing: Ex-Airforce intelligence officer testifies

The second quarter of this year saw an acceleration in US economic growth, exceeding analysts' expectations and supporting the Biden administration's claim that the boom is picking up steam. The government reported on Thursday that the GDP increased by 2.4 percent on an annualized basis from April through June. This is the second piece of good news for the White House this week after forecasts from the Congressional Budget Office and experts at the Federal Reserve indicated that the United States will avoid a recession this year.

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US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is once again under scrutiny. Two whistleblowers have testified against Hunter in an ongoing investigation for tax evasion. This investigation was not only targeting Hunter but also holds ramifications for the president of the Internal Revenue Service.

US: Judge rejects Hunter Biden's legal deal after he pleads not guilty in tax charges | World DNA

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<p>The Biden administration has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of war crimes committed in Ukraine by initiating the sharing of evidence with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.</p>

<p>“I can confirm that the US will share evidence with the ICC,” a US official told the Guardian.</p>

<p>This decision comes after months of internal debate within the administration, with the National Security Council (NSC) and the state department advocating cooperation with the ICC, while the Pentagon resisted, citing concerns about the potential prosecution of US soldiers by an international court.</p>

<h2><strong>Biden's position emerges</strong></h2>

<p>After a delay of approximately four months, President Joe Biden appears to have taken a clear stance in the debate. A US official confirmed that the administration would share evidence with ICC prosecutor Karim Khan regarding Russian war crimes in Ukraine.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-directed-multi-decade-secret-ufo-programme-ex-intelligence-official-tells-congress-619740">US govt is in possession of UFOs and non-human bodies, ex-intelligence official tells Congress</a></p>

<h2><strong>Seeking accountability for perpetrators</strong></h2>

<p>The administration supports various international investigations to identify and hold these perpetrators accountable.</p>

<p>Apart from the ICC, other bodies involved include the Office of the Ukraine Prosecutor General, the Joint Investigative Team through Eurojust, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission, and the Expert Missions established under the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) 'Moscow Mechanism'.</p>

<h2><strong>Confidential cooperation with ICC</strong></h2>

<p>While the administration is sharing evidence with the ICC, it maintains confidentiality in its cooperation, respecting the court's standard practice in handling requests for collaboration.</p>

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<h2><strong>Notification to Congress</strong></h2>

<p>The decision was first reported by The New York Times, which revealed that the administration began notifying members of Congress about this new policy on Tuesday (July 25).</p>

<p>The Biden administration's move to share evidence on war crimes in Ukraine with the ICC signals a willingness to seek accountability for the perpetrators and enablers of these heinous acts. The decision ends a prolonged internal dispute and highlights the administration's commitment to supporting various international efforts aimed at addressing the atrocities committed during Russia's assault on Ukraine.</p>

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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. The Biden administration has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of war crimes committed in Ukraine by initiating the sharing of evidence with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. “I can confirm that the US will share evidence with the ICC,” a US official told the Guardian. This decision comes after months of internal debate within the administration, with the National Security Council (NSC) and the state department advocating cooperation with the ICC, while the Pentagon resisted, citing concerns about the potential prosecution of US soldiers by an international court. Biden's position emerges After a delay of approximately four months, President Joe Biden appears to have taken a clear stance in the debate. A US official confirmed that the administration would share evidence with ICC prosecutor Karim Khan regarding Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Also read | US govt is in possession of UFOs and non-human bodies, ex-intelligence official tells Congress Seeking accountability for perpetrators The administration supports various international investigations to identify and hold these perpetrators accountable. Apart from the ICC, other bodies involved include the Office of the Ukraine Prosecutor General, the Joint Investigative Team through Eurojust, the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission, and the Expert Missions established under the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) 'Moscow Mechanism'. Confidential cooperation with ICC While the administration is sharing evidence with the ICC, it maintains confidentiality in its cooperation, respecting the court's standard practice in handling requests for collaboration. Also watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Russian war reporter dead after alleged use of cluster munitions by Ukraine Notification to Congress The decision was first reported by The New York Times, which revealed that the administration began notifying members of Congress about this new policy on Tuesday (July 25). The Biden administration's move to share evidence on war crimes in Ukraine with the ICC signals a willingness to seek accountability for the perpetrators and enablers of these heinous acts. The decision ends a prolonged internal dispute and highlights the administration's commitment to supporting various international efforts aimed at addressing the atrocities committed during Russia's assault on Ukraine. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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This is a move which will have a long term impact on the economy - the US Fed has raised its interest rates by 0.25% points to 5.5% and that is the highest interest levels in the last 22 years.

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Two former Navy fighter pilots and a former intelligence officer testified Wednesday (July 26) on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), also known as UFOs, restating their experiences when they believed to have seen them, and calling on the U.S. government to be more transparent about UAPs while warning that these unidentified objects are a national security threat.

UAPs are 'in our airspace': Witnesses testify at UFO Congressional hearing in US

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<p>As soaring temperatures continue to bake swathes of North America and Europe this month, researchers, on Tuesday (July 25) confirm what <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/temperatures-reach-new-highs-world-witnesses-record-breaking-heat-616853">many speculated</a>, that this weather phenomenon would be “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From record-breaking temperatures in the United States to life-threatening wildfires burning parts of Europe, we only have ourselves (and our greenhouse gas emissions) to blame as July 2023 may be the hottest month for the planet.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Record-breaking temperatures ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change</strong></h2>

<p>A new rapid analysis of the scorching temperatures was published by an international team of scientists at the World Weather Attribution which found that the heatwaves in parts of Europe and North America would have been impossible if it was not for human-induced climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“European and North American temperatures would have been virtually impossible without the effects of climate change,” Izidine Pinto of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, one of the authors, told journalists, on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The research also noted that climate change has also caused recent record-setting heatwaves in China, which are to become 50 times “more likely,” when compared to previous years. This comes as the country witnessed its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-records-522-celsius-temperature-in-arid-northwest-616575">record-setting</a> temperature of 52.2 degrees Celsius in Sanbao township in Xinjiang’s Turpan Depression.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists also noted how the extreme weather events witnessed in July across the world would have been “extremely rare” if it was not for climate change.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rise in greenhouse gas concentrations made the European heatwave 2.5 degrees Celsius hotter than it would have been. They also helped worsen North American heatwaves by two degrees Celsius and also in China by one degree Celsius.&nbsp;<br />
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This comes nearly a week after NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt told reporters how July 2023 is not only on track to become the hottest month since records began but also the hottest in “hundreds, if not thousands, of years.”&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Situation to worsen</strong></h2>

<p>“The role of climate change is absolutely overwhelming,” said climate scientist Friederike Otto, of the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The weather data collected was used to run through computer model simulations to compare today’s climate with that of the past years. Otto and her colleagues at the WWA said they focused on periods when “the heat was most dangerous in each region.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Otto, in the past, it would have been “basically impossible” to witness these record-breaking temperatures and heatwaves happening around the same time. But at the same time, “It’s not surprising from a climatological point of view, that these events are happening at the same time,” said the researcher.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The findings were published using peer-reviewed methods but the study has yet to undergo the formal academic review process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Researchers from Imperial College London, the Dutch National Weather Service and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, estimated that these severe heatwaves can now be expected once every 15 years in North America, every decade in southern Europe and every five years in China.</p>

<p>Scientists also expect these prolonged periods of extreme heat would be as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/extreme-heatwaves-to-continue-through-august-wmo-adviser-says-618150">frequent</a> as every two to five years if the global temperatures rise over two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is expected to happen around 30 years from now unless countries fulfil their Paris Agreement and cut down emissions. Currently, the average temperatures are estimated to have risen by over 1.1 degrees Celsius.</p>

<h2><strong>About the cause</strong></h2>

<p>These effects have largely been attributed to the generation of greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels. “As long as we keep burning fossil fuels we will see more and more of these extremes,” Otto. She added, “I don’t think there’s any stronger evidence that any science has ever presented for a scientific question.”</p>

<p>Scientists also noted that while the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-declares-onset-of-el-nino-says-itll-break-temperature-records-611836">El Nino weather pattern</a> may have contributed to the additional heat in some regions, these extreme events cannot solely be attributed to the phenomenon, as the weather pattern is not expected to strengthen until later on in the year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They added that these heatwaves will become increasingly likely if measures to slash emissions are not taken.</p>

<h2><strong>Impact and calls for urgent measures</strong></h2>

<p>Recent record-breaking temperatures have also directly impacted human health, caused large-scale crop damage and livestock losses, said the scientists. These adverse effects of heatwaves seen in North America, southern Europe and China have accelerated the need for heat preparedness, they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A study published, earlier this month, in the journal Nature Medicine found that Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain saw the highest number of deaths, according to population size, when Europe was hit by the sweltering heatwaves last summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It also estimated that more than 61,600 people may have died from heat-related causes across 35 European countries between late May to early September 2022, suggesting that the countries’ heat preparedness efforts fell fatally short.</p>

<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) said they are particularly concerned about people with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and asthma during the heatwaves in Europe and the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wmo-warns-about-risk-of-heart-attacks-deaths-amid-intensifying-heatwaves-617213">World Meteorological Organization (WMO)</a> issued a warning about a high risk of deaths due to the extreme weather and said such events will only intensify and the world needs to be better prepared for them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While we are focusing on the maximum day temperatures, it is the high overnight minimum temperatures that we should be worried about as they have the “biggest health risks”, particularly for vulnerable populations, said WMO senior extreme heat advisor, John Nairn, on July 18.&nbsp;</p>

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As soaring temperatures continue to bake swathes of North America and Europe this month, researchers, on Tuesday (July 25) confirm what many speculated, that this weather phenomenon would be “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change.

As soaring temperatures continue to bake swathes of North America and Europe this month, researchers, on Tuesday (July 25) confirm what many speculated, that this weather phenomenon would be “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change. From record-breaking temperatures in the United States to life-threatening wildfires burning parts of Europe, we only have ourselves (and our greenhouse gas emissions) to blame as July 2023 may be the hottest month for the planet. Record-breaking temperatures ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change A new rapid analysis of the scorching temperatures was published by an international team of scientists at the World Weather Attribution which found that the heatwaves in parts of Europe and North America would have been impossible if it was not for human-induced climate change. “European and North American temperatures would have been virtually impossible without the effects of climate change,” Izidine Pinto of the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, one of the authors, told journalists, on Tuesday. The research also noted that climate change has also caused recent record-setting heatwaves in China, which are to become 50 times “more likely,” when compared to previous years. This comes as the country witnessed its record-setting temperature of 52.2 degrees Celsius in Sanbao township in Xinjiang’s Turpan Depression. Scientists also noted how the extreme weather events witnessed in July across the world would have been “extremely rare” if it was not for climate change. The rise in greenhouse gas concentrations made the European heatwave 2.5 degrees Celsius hotter than it would have been. They also helped worsen North American heatwaves by two degrees Celsius and also in China by one degree Celsius. This comes nearly a week after NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt told reporters how July 2023 is not only on track to become the hottest month since records began but also the hottest in “hundreds, if not thousands, of years.” Situation to worsen “The role of climate change is absolutely overwhelming,” said climate scientist Friederike Otto, of the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment, Imperial College London. The weather data collected was used to run through computer model simulations to compare today’s climate with that of the past years. Otto and her colleagues at the WWA said they focused on periods when “the heat was most dangerous in each region.” According to Otto, in the past, it would have been “basically impossible” to witness these record-breaking temperatures and heatwaves happening around the same time. But at the same time, “It’s not surprising from a climatological point of view, that these events are happening at the same time,” said the researcher. The findings were published using peer-reviewed methods but the study has yet to undergo the formal academic review process. Researchers from Imperial College London, the Dutch National Weather Service and the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, estimated that these severe heatwaves can now be expected once every 15 years in North America, every decade in southern Europe and every five years in China. Scientists also expect these prolonged periods of extreme heat would be as frequent as every two to five years if the global temperatures rise over two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This is expected to happen around 30 years from now unless countries fulfil their Paris Agreement and cut down emissions. Currently, the average temperatures are estimated to have risen by over 1.1 degrees Celsius. About the cause These effects have largely been attributed to the generation of greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels. “As long as we keep burning fossil fuels we will see more and more of these extremes,” Otto. She added, “I don’t think there’s any stronger evidence that any science has ever presented for a scientific question.” Scientists also noted that while the El Nino weather pattern may have contributed to the additional heat in some regions, these extreme events cannot solely be attributed to the phenomenon, as the weather pattern is not expected to strengthen until later on in the year. They added that these heatwaves will become increasingly likely if measures to slash emissions are not taken. Impact and calls for urgent measures Recent record-breaking temperatures have also directly impacted human health, caused large-scale crop damage and livestock losses, said the scientists. These adverse effects of heatwaves seen in North America, southern Europe and China have accelerated the need for heat preparedness, they added. A study published, earlier this month, in the journal Nature Medicine found that Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain saw the highest number of deaths, according to population size, when Europe was hit by the sweltering heatwaves last summer. It also estimated that more than 61,600 people may have died from heat-related causes across 35 European countries between late May to early September 2022, suggesting that the countries’ heat preparedness efforts fell fatally short. The World Health Organization (WHO) said they are particularly concerned about people with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and asthma during the heatwaves in Europe and the US. Last week, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a warning about a high risk of deaths due to the extreme weather and said such events will only intensify and the world needs to be better prepared for them. 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Just ahead of a possible interest rate hike by the US fed, the world's largest economy has seen a two-year-high in consumer confidence. As per the conference board, a business research group, consumer confidence index rose to 117 in July from 110.1 in June. This was the highest since July 2021.

Consumer confidence at its highest since July 2021

In an overwhelmingly bipartisan move, the Senate has backed a game-changing legislation that aims to keep a tight leash on US investments in Chinese technologies, from cutting-edge semiconductors to Artificial Intelligence wonders. With a 91 to 6 vote, lawmakers are taking decisive action to secure America's critical technologies.

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