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Democrats were in the line of fire on Thanksgiving when several of them received bomb threats, Axios reported. In the latest incident, House and Senate Democrats from Connecticut were targeted, including the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. This comes after a string of Republicans, part of Donald Trump's transition team, also faced similar threats a day back.

However, all the threats turned out to be hoaxes as nothing was found at any of the sites.

Sen. Chris Murphy and Reps. Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, John Larson and Jahana Hayes said they were all targeted on Thanksgiving as they celebrated with their families at home.

"This morning, I was notified of a bomb threat targeting my home where I was celebrating Thanksgiving with my family," top Intelligence Committee Democrat Jim Himes (D-Conn) said in a statement.

He added that the Capitol Police and Greenwich and Stamford police departments responded quickly to the situation, and did a thorough check. They found "no evidence of a bomb", he said.

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Sen. Chris Murphy, another Democrat from Connecticut, also received a similar message, with his home targeted by a bomb threat on Thursday morning. His spokesperson, informing the media about it, said it "appears to be part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures."

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Rep. Jahana Hayes also said in a statement that the Wolcott Police Department notified her on Thursday morning about "a threatening email stating a pipe bomb had been placed in the mailbox at my home."

Hayes said that "no bomb or explosive materials were discovered and the scene was cleared." The investigation is still ongoing, she added.

Rep Joe Courtney's spokesperson said in a statement that his family was "targeted with a bomb threat" while they were at home to celebrate Thanksgiving, adding that the "Courtneys are safe".

Democrats were in the line of fire on Thanksgiving when several of them received bomb threats, Axios reported. In the latest incident, House and Senate Democrats from Connecticut were targeted, including the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee.

Democrats were in the line of fire on Thanksgiving when several of them received bomb threats, Axios reported. In the latest incident, House and Senate Democrats from Connecticut were targeted, including the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee. This comes after a string of Republicans, part of Donald Trump's transition team, also faced similar threats a day back. However, all the threats turned out to be hoaxes as nothing was found at any of the sites. Sen. Chris Murphy and Reps. Jim Himes, Joe Courtney, John Larson and Jahana Hayes said they were all targeted on Thanksgiving as they celebrated with their families at home. "This morning, I was notified of a bomb threat targeting my home where I was celebrating Thanksgiving with my family," top Intelligence Committee Democrat Jim Himes (D-Conn) said in a statement. He added that the Capitol Police and Greenwich and Stamford police departments responded quickly to the situation, and did a thorough check. They found "no evidence of a bomb", he said. Also Read: Donald Trump's cabinet nominees targeted by numerous bomb threats, hoax calls Sen. Chris Murphy, another Democrat from Connecticut, also received a similar message, with his home targeted by a bomb threat on Thursday morning. His spokesperson, informing the media about it, said it "appears to be part of a coordinated effort involving multiple members of Congress and public figures." × Rep. Jahana Hayes also said in a statement that the Wolcott Police Department notified her on Thursday morning about "a threatening email stating a pipe bomb had been placed in the mailbox at my home." Hayes said that "no bomb or explosive materials were discovered and the scene was cleared." The investigation is still ongoing, she added. Rep Joe Courtney's spokesperson said in a statement that his family was "targeted with a bomb threat" while they were at home to celebrate Thanksgiving, adding that the "Courtneys are safe".

Thanksgiving bomb threats target multiple Democrats in the US state of Connecticut

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In a surprising turn of events, orcas in the northwestern Pacific have brought back an unusual behaviour: wearing dead salmon on their heads. This odd trend, which first emerged in the 1980s, has resurfaced nearly four decades later, baffling local researchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

The "salmon hat" trend originally appeared in the 1980s but faded by 1988. Now, orcas have been spotted once again balancing fish on their heads, particularly in the southern regions of Puget Sound and near Point No Point, Washington.

The latest sighting was of an orca named Blackberry, who was photographed last month sporting a salmon on her head in the waters of southwest Washington.&nbsp;

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In an image that quickly made waves, Blackberry was seen skillfully balancing a large salmon near her blowhole while swimming across the water’s surface. Local photographers and researchers were amazed by the rare sight, which sparked both curiosity and fascination.

<h2>Why do Orcas wear Salmon on their heads?</h2>

Scientists have speculated that this behaviour may be a throwback to a memory from the past.&nbsp;Andrew Foote, an ecologist at the University of Oslo, suggested that orcas who witnessed or participated in this trend before may be bringing it back. It’s thought that these individual orcas have "remembered" the behaviour and are now passing it on to others in their pod.

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While the behaviour may seem quirky or even amusing, it likely has no functional purpose. Experts believe the trend could be linked to the abundant supply of chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) in the area. The availability of these fish might make it easier for orcas to engage in this behaviour, with the fish being readily accessible in the waters of Puget Sound.

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In a surprising turn of events, orcas in the northwestern Pacific have brought back an unusual behaviour: wearing dead salmon on their heads. This odd trend, which first emerged in the 1980s, has resurfaced nearly four decades later, baffling local researchers and wildlife enthusiasts.

In a surprising turn of events, orcas in the northwestern Pacific have brought back an unusual behaviour: wearing dead salmon on their heads. This odd trend, which first emerged in the 1980s, has resurfaced nearly four decades later, baffling local researchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The "salmon hat" trend originally appeared in the 1980s but faded by 1988. Now, orcas have been spotted once again balancing fish on their heads, particularly in the southern regions of Puget Sound and near Point No Point, Washington. The latest sighting was of an orca named Blackberry, who was photographed last month sporting a salmon on her head in the waters of southwest Washington. Also read | Study finds toxic algae responsible for mass elephant deaths in Botswana In an image that quickly made waves, Blackberry was seen skillfully balancing a large salmon near her blowhole while swimming across the water’s surface. Local photographers and researchers were amazed by the rare sight, which sparked both curiosity and fascination. Why do Orcas wear Salmon on their heads? Scientists have speculated that this behaviour may be a throwback to a memory from the past. Andrew Foote, an ecologist at the University of Oslo, suggested that orcas who witnessed or participated in this trend before may be bringing it back. It’s thought that these individual orcas have "remembered" the behaviour and are now passing it on to others in their pod. Also read | Woman allegedly murders husband with drop saw to escape abusive marriage, dumps body parts in 30 bags While the behaviour may seem quirky or even amusing, it likely has no functional purpose. Experts believe the trend could be linked to the abundant supply of chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) in the area. The availability of these fish might make it easier for orcas to engage in this behaviour, with the fish being readily accessible in the waters of Puget Sound. (With inputs from agencies)

Orcas bring back 80s salmon hat trend in the Pacific, four decades later

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British lawmakers on Friday (Nov 29) voted in favour of the controversial assisted-dying bill for England and Wales, allowing the legislation to move to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.&nbsp;

UK MPs voted by 330 to 275 in support of legalised euthanasia in the first vote in the House of Commons for nearly a decade.

The vote came after a fierce debate where lawmakers were deciding whether or not to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill patients, a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of the countries to allow terminally ill people to end their lives.&nbsp;

UK parliament began a second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill on Friday, for assessing whether mentally competent adults with an incurable illness and who have a life expectancy of less than six months should be allowed to end their lives with medical help.&nbsp;

Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who proposed the measure, opened the debate in Westminster, saying that changing the law would give terminally ill people “choice, autonomy, and dignity at the end of their lives”.

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“Let’s be clear, we’re not talking about a choice between life or death, we are talking about giving dying people a choice about how to die,” Leadbeater said.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Conservative MP Danny Kruger, who is leading opposition to the bill, labelled it as “too big” and “too flawed” to pass.

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If passed, Britain will be added to the list of countries that have allowed assisted dying in some form, including Canada, New Zealand, Spain and most of Australia.&nbsp;

The Members of Parliament in the UK have been given a free vote on the issue, which means that they can support either side according to their conscience, with no political ramifications.&nbsp;

“Parliament is tearing itself in two over this,” Rachael Maskell, a Labour MP and prominent opponent of the process, told CNN, adding, “MPs are showing signs of stress, having to make this decision in such a short time frame...It’s occupying everybody’s complete thoughts.”

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British lawmakers on Friday (Nov 29) voted in favour of the controversial assisted-dying bill for England and Wales, allowing the legislation to move to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny.

British lawmakers on Friday (Nov 29) voted in favour of the controversial assisted-dying bill for England and Wales, allowing the legislation to move to the next stage of parliamentary scrutiny. UK MPs voted by 330 to 275 in support of legalised euthanasia in the first vote in the House of Commons for nearly a decade. The vote came after a fierce debate where lawmakers were deciding whether or not to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill patients, a contentious proposal that would make the United Kingdom one of the countries to allow terminally ill people to end their lives. UK parliament began a second reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill on Friday, for assessing whether mentally competent adults with an incurable illness and who have a life expectancy of less than six months should be allowed to end their lives with medical help. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who proposed the measure, opened the debate in Westminster, saying that changing the law would give terminally ill people “choice, autonomy, and dignity at the end of their lives”. Also read: End of Life Bill: All you need to know about UK's proposed assisted dying legislation “Let’s be clear, we’re not talking about a choice between life or death, we are talking about giving dying people a choice about how to die,” Leadbeater said. Meanwhile, Conservative MP Danny Kruger, who is leading opposition to the bill, labelled it as “too big” and “too flawed” to pass. Watch | UK: Assisted Dying Bill | What Does It Say? × If passed, Britain will be added to the list of countries that have allowed assisted dying in some form, including Canada, New Zealand, Spain and most of Australia. The Members of Parliament in the UK have been given a free vote on the issue, which means that they can support either side according to their conscience, with no political ramifications. “Parliament is tearing itself in two over this,” Rachael Maskell, a Labour MP and prominent opponent of the process, told CNN, adding, “MPs are showing signs of stress, having to make this decision in such a short time frame...It’s occupying everybody’s complete thoughts.” (With inputs from agencies)

British MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill after fierce debate

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Romania's&nbsp;constitutional&nbsp;court&nbsp;on Thursday ordered a&nbsp;recount&nbsp;of votes cast in the&nbsp;first&nbsp;round&nbsp;of the&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;election after&nbsp;allegations that social media platform TikTok gave "preferential treatment" to the surprise winner, Calin Georgescu.

But the social media platform denied the allegations saying,&nbsp;"It is categorically false to claim his account was treated differently to any other candidate," in a statement.

One far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, secured an unexpected lead in the&nbsp;vote&nbsp;on Sunday, knocking out Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.

He mainly campaigned on TikTok for the presidential election as does not have any party of his own.&nbsp;

But a rival, EU parliament member Cristian Terhes, challenged the result, accusing another candidate of irregularities.

In response, the&nbsp;court&nbsp;unanimously ordered a "recheck and&nbsp;recount&nbsp;of all ballots... in the&nbsp;elections&nbsp;for the office of president of&nbsp;Romania&nbsp;on November 24," it said in a statement.

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The ruling comes days before&nbsp;Romania&nbsp;holds high-stakes parliamentary&nbsp;elections&nbsp;on Sunday, with the&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;runoff to follow on December 8, amid fears they could herald a shift in its foreign policy.

Terhes has accused the centrist Union Save&nbsp;Romania&nbsp;(USR) party of small-town mayor Elena Lasconi of continuing to campaign online after the legal deadline and asked the&nbsp;court&nbsp;to have the&nbsp;first&nbsp;round&nbsp;of the&nbsp;vote&nbsp;annulled.

Lasconi came second in the ballot, just ahead of Ciolacu who got eliminated from the race.

The&nbsp;constitutional&nbsp;court&nbsp;is due to reconvene on Friday at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT).

The&nbsp;court&nbsp;meanwhile rejected a separate request by another&nbsp;presidential&nbsp;candidate, Sebastian Popescu, to annul the&nbsp;first&nbsp;round&nbsp;of the&nbsp;vote, ruling that the demand came too late.

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Georgescu's&nbsp;first-round&nbsp;win sent shock waves across the NATO member country of 19 million people.

Romanian voters had previously resisted nationalist parties, setting the country apart from neighbours Hungary and Slovakia.

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Romania's constitutional court on Thursday ordered a recount of votes cast in the first round of the presidential election after allegations that social media platform TikTok gave "preferential treatment" to the surprise winner, Calin Georgescu.

Romania's constitutional court on Thursday ordered a recount of votes cast in the first round of the presidential election after allegations that social media platform TikTok gave "preferential treatment" to the surprise winner, Calin Georgescu. But the social media platform denied the allegations saying, "It is categorically false to claim his account was treated differently to any other candidate," in a statement. One far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, secured an unexpected lead in the vote on Sunday, knocking out Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. He mainly campaigned on TikTok for the presidential election as does not have any party of his own. But a rival, EU parliament member Cristian Terhes, challenged the result, accusing another candidate of irregularities. In response, the court unanimously ordered a "recheck and recount of all ballots... in the elections for the office of president of Romania on November 24," it said in a statement. Also read | Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, 25 arrested The ruling comes days before Romania holds high-stakes parliamentary elections on Sunday, with the presidential runoff to follow on December 8, amid fears they could herald a shift in its foreign policy. Terhes has accused the centrist Union Save Romania (USR) party of small-town mayor Elena Lasconi of continuing to campaign online after the legal deadline and asked the court to have the first round of the vote annulled. Lasconi came second in the ballot, just ahead of Ciolacu who got eliminated from the race. The constitutional court is due to reconvene on Friday at 2:00 pm (1200 GMT). The court meanwhile rejected a separate request by another presidential candidate, Sebastian Popescu, to annul the first round of the vote, ruling that the demand came too late. Watch | Mexico President Refutes Trump's Claims On Closing Border × Georgescu's first-round win sent shock waves across the NATO member country of 19 million people. Romanian voters had previously resisted nationalist parties, setting the country apart from neighbours Hungary and Slovakia. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Romanian court orders recount of presidential vote after claims that TikTok gave 'preference' to winner

Ireland's two main governing parties looked on course to return to power as polls opened on Friday, thanks to a giveaway October budget and a loss of momentum by opposition Sinn Fein - a result that would buck a global trend of voters rejecting incumbents.

Ireland Votes: Big Test For Simon Harris' Fianna Fail Party

Police in&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;arrested dozens of people overnight and early Friday in a violent crackdown on protests against the government's decision to delay EU membership talks.

The Black Sea nation has been rocked by turmoil since the ruling party declared victory in October parliamentary elections that the pro-EU opposition decried as falsified.

On Thursday night and Friday morning, riot police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons to disperse gatherings outside parliament in Tbilisi, beating peaceful protesters and journalists, an AFP reporter witnessed.

The interior ministry said 32 of its staff were injured and "43 individuals were detained by law enforcement for disobeying lawful police orders and for petty hooliganism".

Thousands of people took to the streets after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party shelved plans to pursue membership of the European Union until 2028.

The opposition has accused Georgian Dream of steering Tbilisi away from its long-held dream of joining the bloc and gravitating towards Russia.

Two politicians from the opposition Coalition for Change, Elene Khoshtaria and Nana Malashkhia, were reportedly injured during the protests.

Khoshtaria sustained a broken arm, while Malashkhia suffered a broken nose, the coalition said.

Prominent poet Zviad Ratiani was among those arrested, the PEN Writers' association in Georgia said, demanding his immediate release.

Ukraine said Friday it was "disappointed" by Tbilisi's decision to pause EU accession talks, accusing the Georgian government of trying to "please Moscow".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/georgia-president-challenges-election-verdict-in-court-amid-heavy-protests-777497">Also read:&nbsp;Georgia president challenges election verdict in court amid heavy protests</a>

<h2>Post-election crisis&nbsp;</h2>

Opposition lawmakers are boycotting the new parliament, while Georgia's pro-EU president Salome Zurabishvili has sought to annul the election results through the country's constitutional court.

The prime minister's announcement to delay EU accession came hours after the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution rejecting the results of Georgia's October 26 elections, alleging "significant irregularities".

The resolution called for a new vote within a year under international supervision and for sanctions to be imposed on top Georgian officials, including Prime Minister Kobakhidze.

Accusing the European Parliament of "blackmail", Kobakhidze said: "We have decided not to bring up the issue of joining the European Union on the agenda until the end of 2028."

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But he pledged to continue implementing reforms, adding: "By 2028, Georgia will be more prepared than any other candidate country to open accession talks with Brussels and become a member state in 2030."

On Thursday, Georgian Dream MPs voted unanimously for Kobakhidze to continue as prime minister.

But constitutional law experts say any decisions made by the new parliament are invalid because it is still awaiting a court ruling on Zurabishvili's bid to annul the election results.

On Wednesday, the ruling party nominated far-right politician and former football international Mikheil Kavelashvili for the largely ceremonial post of president, further ratcheting up tensions.

The former Soviet country officially gained EU candidate status in December 2023, an aspiration that is supported by 80 per cent of the population, according to polling.

But earlier this year Brussels froze Georgia's accession process, citing the need for Tbilisi to address what it says is democratic backsliding.

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Police in Georgia arrested dozens of people overnight and early Friday in a violent crackdown on protests against the government's decision to delay EU membership talks.

Police in Georgia arrested dozens of people overnight and early Friday in a violent crackdown on protests against the government's decision to delay EU membership talks. The Black Sea nation has been rocked by turmoil since the ruling party declared victory in October parliamentary elections that the pro-EU opposition decried as falsified. On Thursday night and Friday morning, riot police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons to disperse gatherings outside parliament in Tbilisi, beating peaceful protesters and journalists, an AFP reporter witnessed. The interior ministry said 32 of its staff were injured and "43 individuals were detained by law enforcement for disobeying lawful police orders and for petty hooliganism". Thousands of people took to the streets after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze of the ruling Georgian Dream party shelved plans to pursue membership of the European Union until 2028. The opposition has accused Georgian Dream of steering Tbilisi away from its long-held dream of joining the bloc and gravitating towards Russia. Two politicians from the opposition Coalition for Change, Elene Khoshtaria and Nana Malashkhia, were reportedly injured during the protests. Khoshtaria sustained a broken arm, while Malashkhia suffered a broken nose, the coalition said. Prominent poet Zviad Ratiani was among those arrested, the PEN Writers' association in Georgia said, demanding his immediate release. Ukraine said Friday it was "disappointed" by Tbilisi's decision to pause EU accession talks, accusing the Georgian government of trying to "please Moscow". Also read: Georgia president challenges election verdict in court amid heavy protests Post-election crisis Opposition lawmakers are boycotting the new parliament, while Georgia's pro-EU president Salome Zurabishvili has sought to annul the election results through the country's constitutional court. The prime minister's announcement to delay EU accession came hours after the European Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution rejecting the results of Georgia's October 26 elections, alleging "significant irregularities". The resolution called for a new vote within a year under international supervision and for sanctions to be imposed on top Georgian officials, including Prime Minister Kobakhidze. Accusing the European Parliament of "blackmail", Kobakhidze said: "We have decided not to bring up the issue of joining the European Union on the agenda until the end of 2028." Watch | Georgia Ruling Party Names Presidential Candidate × But he pledged to continue implementing reforms, adding: "By 2028, Georgia will be more prepared than any other candidate country to open accession talks with Brussels and become a member state in 2030." On Thursday, Georgian Dream MPs voted unanimously for Kobakhidze to continue as prime minister. But constitutional law experts say any decisions made by the new parliament are invalid because it is still awaiting a court ruling on Zurabishvili's bid to annul the election results. On Wednesday, the ruling party nominated far-right politician and former football international Mikheil Kavelashvili for the largely ceremonial post of president, further ratcheting up tensions. The former Soviet country officially gained EU candidate status in December 2023, an aspiration that is supported by 80 per cent of the population, according to polling. But earlier this year Brussels froze Georgia's accession process, citing the need for Tbilisi to address what it says is democratic backsliding. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Georgia: Dozens arrested as pro-EU protesters clash with police

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday (Nov 28) that Israel would do "everything" to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon after Iran's top diplomat warned it could end its ban on developing one if Western sanctions are reimposed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday (Nov 28) that Israel would do "everything" to stop Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon after Iran's top diplomat warned it could end its ban on developing one if Western sanctions are reimposed. The renewed war of words between the Middle East foes came as Iran prepares to hold key nuclear talks with European governments on Friday which have been overshadowed by their joining with Washington to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog. "I will do everything to prevent it from becoming a nuclear (power), I will use all the resources that can be used," Netanyahu told Israeli broadcaster Channel 14 in an interview. Israel is the region's sole, if undeclared, nuclear-armed state. It has long made preventing any rival from matching it its top defence priority. Netanyahu said Tuesday that the ceasefire that went into effect in Lebanon the following day would allow Israel to focus on Iran. He did not elaborate on what action he envisaged. Iran launched two missile barrages at Israel over the past year in retaliation for the killing of leaders from Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as an Iranian general. Israel responded both times with limited attacks on Iran, most recently bombing several military sites on October 26. Last week's chiding at the International Atomic Energy Agency prompted a defiant response from Tehran, but its officials have since signalled a willingness to engage with others ahead of the return of US President-elect Donald Trump, whose last administration pursued a policy of "maximum pressure" against Iran. Current doctrine 'insufficient' Iran insists on its right to nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, but according to the IAEA, it is the only non-nuclear-weapon state enriching uranium to 60 per cent. In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, published on the eve of Iran's talks with Britain, France and Germany, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi it warned that frustration in Tehran over unmet commitments, such as lifting sanctions, was fuelling debate over whether the country should alter its nuclear policy. "We have no intention to go further than 60 per cent for the time being, and this is our determination right now," he told the British Daily. But, he added, "there is this debate going on in Iran, and mostly among the elites... whether we should change our nuclear doctrine" as so far it has proven to be "insufficient in practice". A 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers aimed to give Iran relief from crippling Western sanctions in exchange for limiting its nuclear programme to prevent it from developing a weapons capability. Tehran has consistently denied any such ambition. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final authority in Iran's decision-making, has issued a religious decree, or fatwa, prohibiting atomic weapons. Tehran's willingness to sit down with the three European governments so soon after the censure comes just weeks before Trump is set to return to the White House. During his first term, Trump focused on reimposing heavy sanctions on Iran following his administration's unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 deal three years after it was agreed. In retaliation for the US withdrawal, Tehran reduced its compliance with the deal, raising its uranium enrichment levels to 60 per cent -- closer to the 90 per cent required for a nuclear bomb. 'Frank exchange' Under the 2015 accord -- which will expire in October 2025 -- Iran's enrichment was capped at 3.67 per cent. Iranian diplomat Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who serves as the political deputy to Araghchi, is scheduled to represent Iran in Friday's talks. On Thursday he and deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs Kazem Gharibabadi met with Enrique Mora, deputy secretary general of the European Union's foreign affairs arm. Mora said on X that they held a "frank exchange... on Iran's military support to Russia that has to stop, the nuclear issue that needs a diplomatic solution, regional tensions (important to avoid further escalation from all sides) and human rights". Last week, the 35-nation Board of Governors of the IAEA adopted a resolution proposed by Britain, France, Germany and the United States condemning Iran for its lack of cooperation on nuclear issues. Iran described the move as "politically motivated" and in response announced the launch of "new advanced centrifuges" designed to increase its stockpile of enriched uranium. For Tehran, the goal of the talks on Friday is to avoid a "double disaster" scenario, in which it would face renewed pressures from both Trump and European governments, according to political analyst Mostafa Shirmohammadi. He noted that Iran's support among European governments had been eroded by allegations it offered military assistance for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Iran has denied these accusations and hopes to mend relations with Europe, while also maintaining a firm stance. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shelled Syria's second city Aleppo on Friday, in a major offensive against government troops that has sparked some of the deadliest fighting the country has seen in years.

The violence has killed 255 people, according to a Syrian war monitor, most of them combatants on both sides but also including civilians. The toll also includes 24 civilians, most killed in Russian air strikes.

The offensive began at a sensitive time for Syria and the region, with a fragile ceasefire between the Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel taking effect earlier this week in neighbouring Lebanon.

By Friday, they had wrested more than 50 towns and villages in north and northwestern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the biggest advances that anti-government factions had made in years.

Army reinforcements have arrived in Aleppo, a Syrian government security official told AFP, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. The official added that "there are fierce battles and clashes west of Aleppo, but they have not reached the city".

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This week, jihadists and factions backed by Turkey, which neighbours Syria and supported the rebellion against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, launched a major surprise offensive against government forces.

They shelled a university student residence on Friday in government-held Aleppo, northern Syria's main city, killing four civilians according to state media.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said "more than 14,000 people –- nearly half are children -- have been displaced" by the violence.

Aleppo resident Sarmad, 51, told AFP he could hear "the sounds of missiles and artillery shelling around the clock".

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"We're scared that war will break out and we'll be displaced from our homes again," he said.

Nasser Hamdo, 36, who works in a pastry shop, said he had been glued to the news since hostilities began.

The fighters had on Thursday cut the highway linking Aleppo to Syria's capital Damascus, about 300 kilometres (185 miles) south, according to the Britain-based Observatory.

"We're worried that roads getting blocked could cause fuel prices to soar and prevent goods from reaching the city," Hamdo said.

Syria's civil war began when Assad's forces cracked down in 2011 on pro-democracy protests.

Since then, the conflict has killed more than 500,000 people, displaced millions, and morphed into a complex war drawing in jihadists and foreign powers, including Assad's allies Russia, Iran and Hezbollah.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday described the situation in Aleppo as "an infringement on the sovereignty of Syria."

He expressed support for "the government of Syria to quickly restore order in this district and restore the constitutional order."

At a press conference earlier this week, Mohamed Bashir of the jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) said: "This operation aims to repel the sources of fire of the criminal enemy from the frontlines."

HTS, led by Al-Qaeda's former Syria branch, controls swathes of the Idlib region as well as small parts of neighbouring Aleppo, Hama and Latakia provinces.

The Idlib area where the jihadists are based has been subject to a Turkey and Russia-brokered truce since 2020. The ceasefire has been repeatedly violated but has largely been holding.

An AFP correspondent based in rebel-held areas saw jihadists advancing in tanks as intense exchanges of fire took place in an area just seven kilometres from the city of Aleppo.

AFP images showed damaged and abandoned Syrian army tanks and other military vehicles in the region.

The correspondent said the jihadists and their Turkey-backed allies took orders from a joint military operations command.

Analyst Nick Heras, of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, said the fighters were "trying to preempt the possibility of a Syrian military campaign in the region of Aleppo".

According to Heras, the Syrian government and its key backer Russia had been preparing for such a campaign.

Russia intervened in Syria's civil war in 2015, turning the momentum of the conflict in favour of the president, whose forces at the time had lost control of most of the country.

Turkey, Heras said, maybe "sending a message to both Damascus and Moscow to back down from their military efforts in northwest Syria".

Other interests are also at stake.

As well as Russia, Assad has been propped up by Iran and allied militant groups, including Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah.

Iran-backed militias have a heavy presence in the Aleppo region after providing crucial ground support to the army in its recapture of rebel-held districts of the city in 2016.

Anti-government forces are, according to Heras, "in a better position to take and seize villages than Russian-backed Syrian government forces, while the Iranians are focused on Lebanon".

During its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel intensified its strikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria including Hezbollah.

Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Observatory, said Assad's forces "were totally unprepared" for the attack.

"It is strange to see regime forces being dealt such big blows despite Russian air cover and early signs that HTS was going to launch this operation," Abdel Rahman said.

"Were they depending on Hezbollah, which is now busy in Lebanon?"

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Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shelled Syria's second city Aleppo on Friday, in a major offensive against government troops that has sparked some of the deadliest fighting the country has seen in years.

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies shelled Syria's second city Aleppo on Friday, in a major offensive against government troops that has sparked some of the deadliest fighting the country has seen in years. The violence has killed 255 people, according to a Syrian war monitor, most of them combatants on both sides but also including civilians. The toll also includes 24 civilians, most killed in Russian air strikes. The offensive began at a sensitive time for Syria and the region, with a fragile ceasefire between the Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel taking effect earlier this week in neighbouring Lebanon. By Friday, they had wrested more than 50 towns and villages in north and northwestern Syria, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the biggest advances that anti-government factions had made in years. Army reinforcements have arrived in Aleppo, a Syrian government security official told AFP, requesting anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. The official added that "there are fierce battles and clashes west of Aleppo, but they have not reached the city". Also read: UN says ‘critical’ ceasefire needed to stop Syria from entering war zone This week, jihadists and factions backed by Turkey, which neighbours Syria and supported the rebellion against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, launched a major surprise offensive against government forces. They shelled a university student residence on Friday in government-held Aleppo, northern Syria's main city, killing four civilians according to state media. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said "more than 14,000 people –- nearly half are children -- have been displaced" by the violence. Aleppo resident Sarmad, 51, told AFP he could hear "the sounds of missiles and artillery shelling around the clock". Watch | Syrian And Russian Forces Launch Airstrikes In Rebel-Held Northwestern Syria | World DNA | WION × "We're scared that war will break out and we'll be displaced from our homes again," he said. Nasser Hamdo, 36, who works in a pastry shop, said he had been glued to the news since hostilities began. The fighters had on Thursday cut the highway linking Aleppo to Syria's capital Damascus, about 300 kilometres (185 miles) south, according to the Britain-based Observatory. "We're worried that roads getting blocked could cause fuel prices to soar and prevent goods from reaching the city," Hamdo said. Syria's civil war began when Assad's forces cracked down in 2011 on pro-democracy protests. Since then, the conflict has killed more than 500,000 people, displaced millions, and morphed into a complex war drawing in jihadists and foreign powers, including Assad's allies Russia, Iran and Hezbollah. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Friday described the situation in Aleppo as "an infringement on the sovereignty of Syria." He expressed support for "the government of Syria to quickly restore order in this district and restore the constitutional order." At a press conference earlier this week, Mohamed Bashir of the jihadist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) said: "This operation aims to repel the sources of fire of the criminal enemy from the frontlines." HTS, led by Al-Qaeda's former Syria branch, controls swathes of the Idlib region as well as small parts of neighbouring Aleppo, Hama and Latakia provinces. The Idlib area where the jihadists are based has been subject to a Turkey and Russia-brokered truce since 2020. The ceasefire has been repeatedly violated but has largely been holding. An AFP correspondent based in rebel-held areas saw jihadists advancing in tanks as intense exchanges of fire took place in an area just seven kilometres from the city of Aleppo. AFP images showed damaged and abandoned Syrian army tanks and other military vehicles in the region. The correspondent said the jihadists and their Turkey-backed allies took orders from a joint military operations command. Analyst Nick Heras, of the New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, said the fighters were "trying to preempt the possibility of a Syrian military campaign in the region of Aleppo". According to Heras, the Syrian government and its key backer Russia had been preparing for such a campaign. Russia intervened in Syria's civil war in 2015, turning the momentum of the conflict in favour of the president, whose forces at the time had lost control of most of the country. Turkey, Heras said, maybe "sending a message to both Damascus and Moscow to back down from their military efforts in northwest Syria". Other interests are also at stake. As well as Russia, Assad has been propped up by Iran and allied militant groups, including Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah. Iran-backed militias have a heavy presence in the Aleppo region after providing crucial ground support to the army in its recapture of rebel-held districts of the city in 2016. Anti-government forces are, according to Heras, "in a better position to take and seize villages than Russian-backed Syrian government forces, while the Iranians are focused on Lebanon". During its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israel intensified its strikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria including Hezbollah. Rami Abdel Rahman, director of the Observatory, said Assad's forces "were totally unprepared" for the attack. "It is strange to see regime forces being dealt such big blows despite Russian air cover and early signs that HTS was going to launch this operation," Abdel Rahman said. "Were they depending on Hezbollah, which is now busy in Lebanon?" Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Syria jihadists and Turkish-based allies launch major offensive in Aleppo city

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In 2020, the world was shocked by the unexplained deaths of 350 elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. While initial investigations ruled out poaching, the exact cause remained elusive for months. A new study led by King’s College London now provides the strongest evidence yet that toxic algae, likely driven by climate change, were responsible for the mass die-off.

The research, conducted by PhD student Davide Lomeo and co-supervised by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the Natural History Museum, points to toxic blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, as the primary suspect. These algae bloomed in watering holes after a year of heavy rainfall followed by dry ones, creating a toxic environment for the elephants.

<h2>The tragic event</h2>

The elephants’ carcasses were discovered in the Okavango Delta in May and June 2020. At first, poaching was ruled out, and scientists began investigating other possible causes. While the presence of toxic algae was suspected, a lack of samples due to COVID-19 restrictions made confirmation difficult at the time.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/a-35-cent-banana-was-sold-for-62mn-the-artist-didnt-even-offer-to-help-the-poor-vendor-780197">A 35-cent banana was sold for $6.2mn. The artist didn't even offer to help the poor vendor</a>

<h2>Study analyses 3,000 waterholes</h2>

In their recent study, published in Science of The Total Environment, researchers used satellite data to examine the distribution of elephant carcasses and compare it to the locations of waterholes across the region. The team analysed over 3,000 waterholes and found that those affected by large algae blooms in 2020 had a higher concentration of elephant carcasses nearby.&nbsp;

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The researchers concluded that the elephants, after drinking from the contaminated watering holes, typically travelled more than 100 kilometres before succumbing to poisoning, usually within 88 hours of drinking the toxic water.&nbsp;

While similar deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe raised questions about the role of toxins, the new study strongly supports the theory that cyanobacteria in Botswana’s water holes were responsible for the mass die-off.

(With inputs from agencies)

In 2020, the world was shocked by the unexplained deaths of 350 elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. While initial investigations ruled out poaching, the exact cause remained elusive for months.

In 2020, the world was shocked by the unexplained deaths of 350 elephants in Botswana’s Okavango Delta. While initial investigations ruled out poaching, the exact cause remained elusive for months. A new study led by King’s College London now provides the strongest evidence yet that toxic algae, likely driven by climate change, were responsible for the mass die-off. The research, conducted by PhD student Davide Lomeo and co-supervised by Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) and the Natural History Museum, points to toxic blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, as the primary suspect. These algae bloomed in watering holes after a year of heavy rainfall followed by dry ones, creating a toxic environment for the elephants. The tragic event The elephants’ carcasses were discovered in the Okavango Delta in May and June 2020. At first, poaching was ruled out, and scientists began investigating other possible causes. While the presence of toxic algae was suspected, a lack of samples due to COVID-19 restrictions made confirmation difficult at the time. Also read | A 35-cent banana was sold for $6.2mn. The artist didn't even offer to help the poor vendor Study analyses 3,000 waterholes In their recent study, published in Science of The Total Environment, researchers used satellite data to examine the distribution of elephant carcasses and compare it to the locations of waterholes across the region. The team analysed over 3,000 waterholes and found that those affected by large algae blooms in 2020 had a higher concentration of elephant carcasses nearby. Also read | Watch: Pilot airdrops frozen turkeys in remote Alaska on Thanksgiving The researchers concluded that the elephants, after drinking from the contaminated watering holes, typically travelled more than 100 kilometres before succumbing to poisoning, usually within 88 hours of drinking the toxic water. While similar deaths of elephants in Zimbabwe raised questions about the role of toxins, the new study strongly supports the theory that cyanobacteria in Botswana’s water holes were responsible for the mass die-off. (With inputs from agencies)

Study finds toxic algae responsible for mass elephant deaths in Botswana

With the destruction of longstanding family homes. Residents of Beirut are at a loss of not only their property but also viable options to habituate themselves. In our report, we dwell on the cost of war in Lebanon...

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A woman has been denied bail by the Australian Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 28) over the alleged killing of her husband to escape an abusive marriage. Sydney-based woman butchered her 62-year-old husband Mamdouh "Emad" Noufl, dismembered his body with a drop saw, and disposed of it in 30 plastic bags across south-west Sydney, reported The Sydney Morning Herald.&nbsp;

Nirmeen Noufl, 53, allegedly murdered her husband in May last year and&nbsp;gained control of certain finances. She&nbsp;was arrested last month.&nbsp;

Nirmeen was supported by a dozen family members and friends as she was refused bail on Thursday. She is still fighting the charges.&nbsp;

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The police alleged that Nirmeen Noufl murdered her husband on May 3 last year. They said that she slashed him with knives and power saw in the family home in Greenacre in Sydney’s west and disposed of his body parts in residential and commercial bins across several suburbs.

According to the report, a person known as "Witness A" allegedly saw some of her "callous" actions on the night of the alleged murder. Meanwhile, another witness allegedly reported hearing statements from Nirmeen that could be considered admissions to killing her husband.

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The police fact sheet submitted to the court alleged that the accused&nbsp;was motivated by previous abuse and frustrations over her&nbsp;husband's relationship with a woman in Egypt, whom he got engaged to while wanting to stay married to his wife.&nbsp;

Last month, Nirmeen also checked herself into a mental health hospital and got arrested only, based on what police considered to be strong circumstantial evidence.&nbsp;

However, his husband's remains have not been found yet.&nbsp;

Her lawyer Greg James, KC, said Nirmeen suffered from mental illnesses including depression, PTSD, and a psychotic illness.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A woman has been denied bail by the Australian Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 28) over the alleged killing of her husband to escape an abusive marriage. Sydney-based woman butchered her 62-year-old husband Mamdouh "Emad" Noufl, dismembered his body with a drop saw, and disposed of it in 30 plastic bags across south-west Sydney, reported The Sydney Morning Herald.

A woman has been denied bail by the Australian Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 28) over the alleged killing of her husband to escape an abusive marriage. Sydney-based woman butchered her 62-year-old husband Mamdouh "Emad" Noufl, dismembered his body with a drop saw, and disposed of it in 30 plastic bags across south-west Sydney, reported The Sydney Morning Herald. Nirmeen Noufl, 53, allegedly murdered her husband in May last year and gained control of certain finances. She was arrested last month. Nirmeen was supported by a dozen family members and friends as she was refused bail on Thursday. She is still fighting the charges. Also read: NSW floods: Man’s body found in Sydney; more than 150 rescued as water continues to rise The police alleged that Nirmeen Noufl murdered her husband on May 3 last year. They said that she slashed him with knives and power saw in the family home in Greenacre in Sydney’s west and disposed of his body parts in residential and commercial bins across several suburbs. According to the report, a person known as "Witness A" allegedly saw some of her "callous" actions on the night of the alleged murder. Meanwhile, another witness allegedly reported hearing statements from Nirmeen that could be considered admissions to killing her husband. Watch | Sydney stabbing: 7 people rushed to hospital × The police fact sheet submitted to the court alleged that the accused was motivated by previous abuse and frustrations over her husband's relationship with a woman in Egypt, whom he got engaged to while wanting to stay married to his wife. Last month, Nirmeen also checked herself into a mental health hospital and got arrested only, based on what police considered to be strong circumstantial evidence. However, his husband's remains have not been found yet. Her lawyer Greg James, KC, said Nirmeen suffered from mental illnesses including depression, PTSD, and a psychotic illness. (With inputs from agencies)

Woman allegedly murders husband with drop saw to escape abusive marriage, dumps body parts in 30 bags

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