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Tim Walz, a 60-year-old veteran of the US Army National Guard and former teacher, has been picked as running mate by US Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the presidential elections. As governor, Walz has promoted a progressive agenda, which features free school meals, climate change goals, tax cuts for the middle class, and extended paid leave for workers in Minnesota. In other news, Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah launched a major drone attack on two Israeli military targets on Tuesday. Local media reports said at least 19 people were injured in the attack. Also, Bangladesh parliament was dissolved today a day after now-former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country after resigning.

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Vice President Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US Presidential Elections.

Hezbollah targets Israeli military sites in major drone attack, IDF flies jets over Beirut

Israeli media reported a large drone attack by Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah into northern Israel on Tuesday (Aug 6).

Bangladesh Parliament dissolved by president; Hasina's rival Zia 'freed' after years of house arrest

A day after Bangladesh's now-former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country after resigning, the nation's president on Tuesday (August 6) dissolved the parliament.

Tropical Storm Debby kills five including two teenagers, moves through US southeast

Tropical Storm Debby, which has triggered flash flood warnings in the US states of South Carolina and Georgia, left five dead in the southeastern United States on Tuesday (August 6).

UK violence: 400 arrested, man assaulted in Belfast hate crime; police attacked with petrol bombs

Several UK cities witnessed large violent protests over the last week, leading to the arrest of over 400 people and injuries to scores of policemen.

Dozens of ultra-orthodox Jews break into Israel's Tel Hashomer army base to protest against conscription

In Israel, dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews protesting against the nation's compulsory military service broke into a military base near Tel Aviv on Tuesday (August 6).

How Rafale jets and NSA Doval ensured Hasina’s security after she fled Bangladesh

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina safely arrived in India on Monday (Aug 5) after fleeing her violence-hit nation.

LK Advani's health scare: BJP stalwart hospitalised again, condition stable

L K Advani, a prominent veteran Indian politician, was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday (August 6).

Paris Olympics: Without dropping a sweat! Neeraj Chopra enters men's javelin final with 89.34m throw - Watch

On Tuesday (Aug 6), Neeraj Chopra's 89.34m throw took him to the men's javelin final in the Paris Olympics 2024 edition. 

Halsey suffered a miscarriage during a concert: ‘I was just 20, had to wear adult diaper’

Halsey went through what most girls would describe as "the worst nightmare for someone in their 20s" and she is candidly speaking about it.