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<p>A widow was raped and killed in 1967 in Bristol, UK, and the police have made an arrest in the case after all these years. In what is probably the oldest cold case in British history, a 92-year-old man has been held on suspicion of committing the heinous crime.</p>

<p>Louisa Dunne was found dead at her home in Britannia Road, Easton on June 28, 1967. Her family has been informed about the arrest. The killer managed to evade arrest ever since despite a large police enquiry into the matter. However, the police say a breakthrough happened in the case in recent weeks which led to the arrest. The person is being questioned.</p>

<p>The suspect was held from the Ipswich area of Suffolk by members of Avon and Somerset Police’s Major and Statutory Crime Review Team (MSCRT).</p>

<p>DI Dave Marchant said, "This is an extremely significant moment in an appalling and distressing case which has remained unsolved for almost six decades."</p>

<p>"We’ve identified and spoken to Louisa Dunne’s next of kin to update them on this development and specialist family liaison officers will now be supporting them."</p>

<p>Louisa Dunne was a known face in the Easton neighbourhood and was often seen walking around in a black coat and shawl. She had spent the previous night with a friend named Alice Clarke.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/harshita-brella-murder-case-post-mortem-confirms-indian-origin-woman-was-strangulated-search-for-husband-on-777581">Harshita Brella murder case: Post-mortem confirms Indian-origin woman was strangulated</a></p>

<p>The next day, when friends did not see Dunne, they went to check on her at her home and found her dead. A post-mortem found that she had been strangled and sexually assaulted.</p>

<h2>Louisa Dunne was a known face in Bristol</h2>

<p>Louisa was a known face in the social circle of Bristol. She was married twice. Her first husband Teddy was a city alderman and Louisa believed she would become the city’s Mayoress. However, he died in 1945. She then married a night watchman, John Dunne who passed away in the early 1960s.</p>

<p>Her murder was investigated by a team of 91 officers and a total of 8,000 people were interviewed. However, the case was never solved.</p>

<p>DI Marchant said that further details about the arrest cannot be revealed right now. "As this investigation is at a critical phase and to protect the integrity of any future criminal proceedings, we won’t be able to confirm the full details," he said.</p>


A widow was raped and killed in 1967 in Bristol, UK, and the police have made an arrest in the case after all these years. In what is probably the oldest cold case in British history, a 92-year-old man has been held on suspicion of committing the heinous crime.

A widow was raped and killed in 1967 in Bristol, UK, and the police have made an arrest in the case after all these years. In what is probably the oldest cold case in British history, a 92-year-old man has been held on suspicion of committing the heinous crime. Louisa Dunne was found dead at her home in Britannia Road, Easton on June 28, 1967. Her family has been informed about the arrest. The killer managed to evade arrest ever since despite a large police enquiry into the matter. However, the police say a breakthrough happened in the case in recent weeks which led to the arrest. The person is being questioned. The suspect was held from the Ipswich area of Suffolk by members of Avon and Somerset Police’s Major and Statutory Crime Review Team (MSCRT). DI Dave Marchant said, "This is an extremely significant moment in an appalling and distressing case which has remained unsolved for almost six decades." "We’ve identified and spoken to Louisa Dunne’s next of kin to update them on this development and specialist family liaison officers will now be supporting them." Louisa Dunne was a known face in the Easton neighbourhood and was often seen walking around in a black coat and shawl. She had spent the previous night with a friend named Alice Clarke. Also Read: Harshita Brella murder case: Post-mortem confirms Indian-origin woman was strangulated The next day, when friends did not see Dunne, they went to check on her at her home and found her dead. A post-mortem found that she had been strangled and sexually assaulted. Louisa Dunne was a known face in Bristol Louisa was a known face in the social circle of Bristol. She was married twice. Her first husband Teddy was a city alderman and Louisa believed she would become the city’s Mayoress. However, he died in 1945. She then married a night watchman, John Dunne who passed away in the early 1960s. Her murder was investigated by a team of 91 officers and a total of 8,000 people were interviewed. However, the case was never solved. DI Marchant said that further details about the arrest cannot be revealed right now. "As this investigation is at a critical phase and to protect the integrity of any future criminal proceedings, we won’t be able to confirm the full details," he said.

91 officers investigated a 1967 murder. A 92-year-old suspect has now been arrested

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<p>Two things are hogging all the limelight in the United States these days - Donald Trump's election win and aliens. The director of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) testified in front of the United States Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on Tuesday (Nov 19).</p>

<p>This comes after it released a report saying more than 20 unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) incidents reported in the past year have no explanation. A day before that, the US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability heard former officials on the matter, who claimed the US government has hid evidence of extraterrestrial visitors and other-worldly objects for years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jon T. Kosloski strongly asserted that the division, created in July 2022, has "not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology".</p>

<p>However, he admitted that there have been reports of "some very anomalous objects" and the department does not believe that every UAP is a bird, balloon or drone.</p>

<p>"Many reports resolve to commonplace objects like birds, balloons and unmanned systems, while others lack sufficient data for comprehensive analysis," Kosloski said.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/octagonal-ufo-with-strings-hanging-off-it-was-shot-down-in-canada-last-year-report-776676">'Octagonal' UFO with strings hanging off it was shot down in Canada last year: Report</a></p>

<p>He added that "only a small percentage of reports received by AARO are potentially anomalous."</p>

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<p>Last week's hearing had a retired US Navy rear admiral and a former US counterintelligence officer saying that the cover-up of aliens has been going on for decades and "we are not alone in the cosmos."</p>

<h2>Strange Bermuda Triangle UFO incident</h2>

<p>In 2013 near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, an incident occurred where an object flying above the ocean disappeared into it.&nbsp;An infrared video of the anomaly was shot by a US Customs and Border Patrol helicopter. The object, moving at great speed, splashes into the water and then re-emerges, having split into two.</p>

<p>This incident happened near the Bermuda Triangle&nbsp;and baffled experts who study UFOs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kosloski spoke about that incident in the hearing, trying to clear the air around it. He said that even though it seems like it went underwater, what actually happened was that "the object appears to disappear in the infrared video".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It was actually flying over the airport the entire time," he said, adding, "it is actually the camera sensing that the object is the same temperature as the water behind it."</p>

<p>He said it did not split, but there were simply two objects — &nbsp;balloons or sky lanterns.</p>

<p>In 2018, a drone captured a video of an object flying over Mt. Etna, an incident he said is not known among the public. "This was a rather difficult case to solve," Kosloski said. "The object was actually 170 meters away from the plume — not flying through it."<br />
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Two things are hogging all the limelight in the United States these days - Donald Trump's election win and aliens. The director of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) testified in front of the United States Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on Tuesday (Nov 19).

Two things are hogging all the limelight in the United States these days - Donald Trump's election win and aliens. The director of the Pentagon's All-Domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) testified in front of the United States Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities on Tuesday (Nov 19). This comes after it released a report saying more than 20 unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) incidents reported in the past year have no explanation. A day before that, the US House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Accountability heard former officials on the matter, who claimed the US government has hid evidence of extraterrestrial visitors and other-worldly objects for years. Jon T. Kosloski strongly asserted that the division, created in July 2022, has "not discovered any verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity or technology". However, he admitted that there have been reports of "some very anomalous objects" and the department does not believe that every UAP is a bird, balloon or drone. "Many reports resolve to commonplace objects like birds, balloons and unmanned systems, while others lack sufficient data for comprehensive analysis," Kosloski said. Also Read: 'Octagonal' UFO with strings hanging off it was shot down in Canada last year: Report He added that "only a small percentage of reports received by AARO are potentially anomalous." This is the most compelling UFO footage captured by US Homeland Security officers from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico when object split into two before plunging into the Atlantic Ocean. 🛸😱🛸 (#UAPTwitter #UFOTwitter #UFO #UFOs #UFOSightings) pic.twitter.com/lWONE7cM46 — OANASA (@OANASA_X_) January 6, 2024 × Last week's hearing had a retired US Navy rear admiral and a former US counterintelligence officer saying that the cover-up of aliens has been going on for decades and "we are not alone in the cosmos." Strange Bermuda Triangle UFO incident In 2013 near Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, an incident occurred where an object flying above the ocean disappeared into it. An infrared video of the anomaly was shot by a US Customs and Border Patrol helicopter. The object, moving at great speed, splashes into the water and then re-emerges, having split into two. This incident happened near the Bermuda Triangle and baffled experts who study UFOs. Kosloski spoke about that incident in the hearing, trying to clear the air around it. He said that even though it seems like it went underwater, what actually happened was that "the object appears to disappear in the infrared video". "It was actually flying over the airport the entire time," he said, adding, "it is actually the camera sensing that the object is the same temperature as the water behind it." He said it did not split, but there were simply two objects —  balloons or sky lanterns. In 2018, a drone captured a video of an object flying over Mt. Etna, an incident he said is not known among the public. "This was a rather difficult case to solve," Kosloski said. "The object was actually 170 meters away from the plume — not flying through it." this

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<p>The US Embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday (Nov 20) announced its closure, citing intelligence about a significant and imminent airstrike. In a statement, the embassy instructed staff to shelter in place and urged US citizens to prepare for immediate action if air raid alarms sound.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20," said the US&nbsp;Embassy in Kyiv on its website.</p>

<p>"Out of an abundance of caution, the embassy will be closed, and embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place."</p>

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<p>"The US Embassy recommends US citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced," it added.</p>

<p>This warning comes after Ukraine deployed US-supplied ATACMS missiles, targeting Russian territory. In an announcement that coincided with&nbsp;the 1000th day of the Ukraine war,&nbsp;Washington this week said it had cleared a long-standing Ukrainian request — for Ukraine to use ATACMS against military targets inside Russia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-amid-shifting-political-winds-zelensky-warns-ukraine-will-lose-without-us-aid-777517" target="_blank">Russia-Ukraine war:&nbsp;Amid shifting political winds Zelensky warns Ukraine 'will lose' without US aid</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Russia warns it will respond</strong></h2>

<p>After Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles — a first in the nearly three-year war&nbsp;—&nbsp;Russia on Tuesday (Nov 19) had warned&nbsp;that it would respond.</p>

<p>Speaking at a&nbsp;press conference at the G20 summit in Brazil,&nbsp;Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Ukraine's strike on Russia's Bryansk region, which used ATACMS missiles (a reference to the US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System)&nbsp;showed Western countries wanted to "escalate" the conflict.</p>

<p>"We will be taking this as a qualitatively new phase of the Western war against Russia. And we will react accordingly," warned Lavrov.</p>

<p>Washington this week said it had cleared Ukraine to use ATACMS against military targets inside Russia -- a long-standing Ukrainian request.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The US Embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday (Nov 20) announced its closure, citing intelligence about a significant and imminent airstrike. In a statement, the embassy instructed staff to shelter in place and urged US citizens to prepare for immediate action if air raid alarms sound.

The US Embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday (Nov 20) announced its closure, citing intelligence about a significant and imminent airstrike. In a statement, the embassy instructed staff to shelter in place and urged US citizens to prepare for immediate action if air raid alarms sound. "The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has received specific information of a potential significant air attack on November 20," said the US Embassy in Kyiv on its website. "Out of an abundance of caution, the embassy will be closed, and embassy employees are being instructed to shelter in place." Also read | Biden approves anti-personnel land mines for Ukraine amid escalating conflict with Russia: Report "The US Embassy recommends US citizens be prepared to immediately shelter in the event an air alert is announced," it added. This warning comes after Ukraine deployed US-supplied ATACMS missiles, targeting Russian territory. In an announcement that coincided with the 1000th day of the Ukraine war, Washington this week said it had cleared a long-standing Ukrainian request — for Ukraine to use ATACMS against military targets inside Russia. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: Amid shifting political winds Zelensky warns Ukraine 'will lose' without US aid Russia warns it will respond After Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles — a first in the nearly three-year war — Russia on Tuesday (Nov 19) had warned that it would respond. Speaking at a press conference at the G20 summit in Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Ukraine's strike on Russia's Bryansk region, which used ATACMS missiles (a reference to the US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System) showed Western countries wanted to "escalate" the conflict. "We will be taking this as a qualitatively new phase of the Western war against Russia. And we will react accordingly," warned Lavrov. Washington this week said it had cleared Ukraine to use ATACMS against military targets inside Russia -- a long-standing Ukrainian request. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia-Ukraine war: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down amid looming airstrike threat

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<p>The harrowing case of Harshita Brella, the 24-year-old Indian-origin woman found murdered in the boot of a car in London,&nbsp;has taken a grim turn. A post-mortem of her dead body has confirmed that she was killed by strangulation.</p>

<p>Police suspect that the young woman from Corby, Northamptonshire was killed by her husband, Pankaj Lamba, 23. They believe he fled the country after abandoning her body in a car boot in Ilford, east London. &nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Case timeline</strong> &nbsp;</h2>

<p>Authorities believe Brella was murdered on the evening of Nov 10. Days later,&nbsp;concerned family members reported her missing.</p>

<p>On Nov 13, officers conducted a welfare check at her home on Skegness Walk, Corby but were unable to find her. A missing person investigation was launched, which led to her body being discovered in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa parked on Brisbane Road, Ilford. CCTV footage reportedly shows Lamba driving the car from Corby to Ilford early on 11 November before abandoning it. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell of the East Midlands Special Operations Major Crime Unit stated, "We suspect Harshita's body had been placed in the boot of the vehicle by Lamba before leaving Corby.</p>

<p>"Lamba then abandoned the vehicle in Brisbane Road, Ilford, and made his getaway."</p>

<h2><strong>Domestic violence</strong></h2>

<p>This tragedy unfolded against a backdrop of domestic violence. A police spokesperson as per BBC has confirmed that Brella had been the subject of a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO), issued in September by Northampton Magistrates' Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following her murder, Northamptonshire Police has now referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact with Brella. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Neighbours have since reported hearing fierce arguments at Brella's home in the days before her disappearance. One neighbour said that the woman (Brella) "Sounded scared" during one particularly heated exchange. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The victim's sister, Sonia Dabas, shared the family's grief and said they "thought something was wrong" by 13 November after her phone was off for two days.</p>

<p>Her father, Satbir Brella, has called for justice, saying, "I want my son-in-law to be brought to justice and I want my daughter's body brought home."</p>

<p>As the investigation unfolds, detectives have released CCTV images of the silver Vauxhall Corsa, urging anyone with information about Lamba’s movements to come forward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>DCI Campbell in a statement said: "I would urge anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or had any sightings of Pankaj Lamba in Corby, Ilford or elsewhere in the days leading up to the discovery of Harshita's body, to contact police as soon as possible."</p>

<p>"Any information, no matter how small, may be relevant to the investigation and help us get justice for Harshita."</p>

<p>The inquest into Brella’s death will open in Northampton on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, police continue their search for Lamba, who remains at large.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The harrowing case of Harshita Brella, the 24-year-old Indian-origin woman found murdered in the boot of a car in London, has taken a grim turn. A post-mortem of her dead body has confirmed that she was killed by strangulation.

The harrowing case of Harshita Brella, the 24-year-old Indian-origin woman found murdered in the boot of a car in London, has taken a grim turn. A post-mortem of her dead body has confirmed that she was killed by strangulation. Police suspect that the young woman from Corby, Northamptonshire was killed by her husband, Pankaj Lamba, 23. They believe he fled the country after abandoning her body in a car boot in Ilford, east London. Case timeline Authorities believe Brella was murdered on the evening of Nov 10. Days later, concerned family members reported her missing. On Nov 13, officers conducted a welfare check at her home on Skegness Walk, Corby but were unable to find her. A missing person investigation was launched, which led to her body being discovered in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa parked on Brisbane Road, Ilford. CCTV footage reportedly shows Lamba driving the car from Corby to Ilford early on 11 November before abandoning it. Also read | Indian-origin woman's dead body found in car trunk, UK police launch manhunt Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell of the East Midlands Special Operations Major Crime Unit stated, "We suspect Harshita's body had been placed in the boot of the vehicle by Lamba before leaving Corby. "Lamba then abandoned the vehicle in Brisbane Road, Ilford, and made his getaway." Domestic violence This tragedy unfolded against a backdrop of domestic violence. A police spokesperson as per BBC has confirmed that Brella had been the subject of a Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO), issued in September by Northampton Magistrates' Court. Following her murder, Northamptonshire Police has now referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to previous contact with Brella. Neighbours have since reported hearing fierce arguments at Brella's home in the days before her disappearance. One neighbour said that the woman (Brella) "Sounded scared" during one particularly heated exchange. Also read | Biden approves anti-personnel land mines for Ukraine amid escalating conflict with Russia: Report The victim's sister, Sonia Dabas, shared the family's grief and said they "thought something was wrong" by 13 November after her phone was off for two days. Her father, Satbir Brella, has called for justice, saying, "I want my son-in-law to be brought to justice and I want my daughter's body brought home." As the investigation unfolds, detectives have released CCTV images of the silver Vauxhall Corsa, urging anyone with information about Lamba’s movements to come forward. DCI Campbell in a statement said: "I would urge anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or had any sightings of Pankaj Lamba in Corby, Ilford or elsewhere in the days leading up to the discovery of Harshita's body, to contact police as soon as possible." "Any information, no matter how small, may be relevant to the investigation and help us get justice for Harshita." The inquest into Brella’s death will open in Northampton on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, police continue their search for Lamba, who remains at large. (With inputs from agencies)

Harshita Brella murder case: Post-mortem confirms Indian-origin woman was strangulated; Search for husband on

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<p>It is no secret that Elon Musk has grand plans to colonise Mars. More people now want to join his quest, with an adult entertainment star saying she wants to have a baby as part of his red planet venture. Swedish OnlyFans model Elsa Thora says she wants to give birth to a baby on Mars. And not just anybody's baby, Musk's baby, Daily Mail reported.</p>

<p>Appearing on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday, the 22-year-old adult entertainer from the UK said, "I'm really into sci-fi, so I would never say no to sex with an alien, or Elon...I think he's really cool, I think he's really funny."</p>

<p>Thora has even reached out to Musk on X and written to him about her desire to have his baby, on Mars. "I've tagged him in an X post and have made a petition to him," she said.</p>

<p>Kyle's co-host Jackie O Henderson asked Thora why she wants Musk to father her interplanetary baby, to which she replied, "He's the spaceman, and also he's got 12 kids already, so he's experienced."</p>

<p>She has also posted about it on her Instagram page.</p>

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<p>Musk's plans include sending humans to Mars by the end of this decade. He wants to transport over a million people to the red planet aboard the Starship. He hopes that they would then reproduce there, helping breed humans on the neighbouring planet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, it might not be as easy for humans to copulate and increase their numbers on Mars as Musk thinks. Scientists say that having sex there would not be the same as on Earth.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Sex on Mars might not be the same</h2>

<p>Kelly Weinersmith, a bioscientist told The Times that people who wish to populate Mars "don't understand how reproduction works".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Weinersmith wrote the book A City on Mars with her husband Zach in 2023. She told the publication, "These billionaires think it's an engineering problem."</p>

<p>"They think that if they get a rocket that's big enough, biology will take care of itself – but it won't."</p>

<p>She says that babies conceived in space, on Mars or on the International Space Station, can suffer from developmental defects and will also be exposed to harmful radiation.</p>

<p>The book talks about the difficult logistics of both recreational and procreational sex on Mars. It states that gravity on Mars is around 38 per cent of that on Earth. This can affect the movement of sperm and how the embryos develop there. Besides, a lack of atmosphere and ozone layer means that the foetus can be affected by the harmful radiation and suffer from mutations and DNA damage.</p>

<p>Even if humans manage to birth a baby on Mars, bringing up Martian babies won't be easy and marred by ethical implications as well as practical, the book states. Besides, ensuring genetic diversity would also be difficult.<br />
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It is no secret that Elon Musk has grand plans to colonise Mars. More people now want to join his quest, with an adult entertainment star saying she wants to have a baby as part of his red planet venture.

It is no secret that Elon Musk has grand plans to colonise Mars. More people now want to join his quest, with an adult entertainment star saying she wants to have a baby as part of his red planet venture. Swedish OnlyFans model Elsa Thora says she wants to give birth to a baby on Mars. And not just anybody's baby, Musk's baby, Daily Mail reported. Appearing on The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Tuesday, the 22-year-old adult entertainer from the UK said, "I'm really into sci-fi, so I would never say no to sex with an alien, or Elon...I think he's really cool, I think he's really funny." Thora has even reached out to Musk on X and written to him about her desire to have his baby, on Mars. "I've tagged him in an X post and have made a petition to him," she said. Kyle's co-host Jackie O Henderson asked Thora why she wants Musk to father her interplanetary baby, to which she replied, "He's the spaceman, and also he's got 12 kids already, so he's experienced." She has also posted about it on her Instagram page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elsa Thora (@elsa.thora) × Musk's plans include sending humans to Mars by the end of this decade. He wants to transport over a million people to the red planet aboard the Starship. He hopes that they would then reproduce there, helping breed humans on the neighbouring planet. However, it might not be as easy for humans to copulate and increase their numbers on Mars as Musk thinks. Scientists say that having sex there would not be the same as on Earth. Also Read: A meteorite from Mars has evidence of water on planet 742 million years ago Sex on Mars might not be the same Kelly Weinersmith, a bioscientist told The Times that people who wish to populate Mars "don't understand how reproduction works". Weinersmith wrote the book A City on Mars with her husband Zach in 2023. She told the publication, "These billionaires think it's an engineering problem." "They think that if they get a rocket that's big enough, biology will take care of itself – but it won't." She says that babies conceived in space, on Mars or on the International Space Station, can suffer from developmental defects and will also be exposed to harmful radiation. The book talks about the difficult logistics of both recreational and procreational sex on Mars. It states that gravity on Mars is around 38 per cent of that on Earth. This can affect the movement of sperm and how the embryos develop there. Besides, a lack of atmosphere and ozone layer means that the foetus can be affected by the harmful radiation and suffer from mutations and DNA damage. Even if humans manage to birth a baby on Mars, bringing up Martian babies won't be easy and marred by ethical implications as well as practical, the book states. Besides, ensuring genetic diversity would also be difficult.

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<p>Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai insisted his newspaper had championed democracy and "freedom" as he took the witness stand for the first time in his collusion trial on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Lai's case is one of the most prominent prosecuted under the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, with Western countries and rights groups demanding his release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 76-year-old founder of tabloid Apple Daily is accused of colluding with foreign forces, a charge that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison.</p>

<p>The case centres around articles in the newspaper that supported huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019 and criticised Beijing's leadership.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, Lai insisted that "the core values of Apple Daily are actually the core values of the people of Hong Kong... (including) rule of law, freedom, pursuit of democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said he had entered the media business because "to participate in delivering freedom is a very good idea for me... The more you are in the know, the more you are free".&nbsp;</p>

<p>But he said he opposed violence and was not an advocate of Hong Kong independence, calling it "too crazy to think about".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lai did not appear to be in ill health as he stood in the dock, flanked by four prison officers and waving to people in the public gallery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His testimony comes with Hong Kong's political freedoms already under the spotlight after a court jailed 45 democracy campaigners for subversion in the city's largest national security trial on Tuesday.</p>

<h2><strong>'Deserves admiration'</strong></h2>

<p>Lai has been behind bars since December 2020, and concerns have been raised about his medical and jail conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has not opted to testify in any of his five previous cases, all of which resulted in convictions, including for organising and participating in marches during the 2019 democracy protests.</p>

<p>Outside the court in pouring rain on Wednesday, an 80-year-old retiree named Liu told AFP Lai "deserves our admiration".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"He has a lot of money, he could have left anytime, but he didn't because he felt a responsibility," Liu said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hong Kong and Beijing have rejected criticism of the case, condemning Lai as "a voluntary political tool of foreign forces trying to curb China through Hong Kong".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case against him revolves around 161 articles published in Apple Daily as well as his own interviews and social media postings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The newspaper was forced to close in 2021 after police raids and the arrests of its senior editors.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Hostile activities'</strong></h2>

<p>Since the prosecution opened in January, it has alleged that Lai on multiple occasions asked the United States and other countries to impose sanctions "or engage in other hostile activities" against China and Hong Kong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Lai was asked about his contacts with politicians and other figures from places including the United States, Britain and Taiwan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asked whether he tried to influence foreign policy on Hong Kong and China via a list of overseas contacts compiled by prosecutors, Lai answered "never".</p>

<p>Lai said he had met former US vice president Mike Pence in 2019 and asked the Republican to "say something in support" of Hong Kong.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But he insisted he hadn't asked Pence to take action, saying it was "beyond me".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Questioned if he had ever "communicated directly or indirectly" with then-president Donald Trump, Lai said no.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lai holds British citizenship, and last month Prime Minister Keir Starmer told parliament the case was "a priority" for his Labour government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Starmer raised the issue in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Health concerns</strong></h2>

<p>Lai's son had previously said "much stronger" support from the British government was needed as Lai's health "could get much worse at any moment".</p>

<p>A legal team led by a senior British rights lawyer has filed a number of complaints to the United Nations concerning arbitrary detention and prolonged solitary confinement.</p>

<p>On Sunday, the Hong Kong government condemned the legal team for "spreading misinformation", saying Lai himself had requested to be kept apart from other inmates. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Robertsons, a Hong Kong law firm representing Lai in the trial, has brushed off some of the allegations.</p>

<p>"Mr Lai wishes to make known that he has been receiving appropriate medical attention for conditions suffered by him, including diabetes," the firm said in a statement in September.</p>

<p>"He has access to daylight through the windows in the corridor outside his cell, albeit he cannot see the sky. He exercises for an hour every day in a secure area."</p>

<p><em>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&nbsp;audience.</em><br />
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Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai insisted his newspaper had championed democracy and "freedom" as he took the witness stand for the first time in his collusion trial on Wednesday.

Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai insisted his newspaper had championed democracy and "freedom" as he took the witness stand for the first time in his collusion trial on Wednesday. Lai's case is one of the most prominent prosecuted under the national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, with Western countries and rights groups demanding his release. The 76-year-old founder of tabloid Apple Daily is accused of colluding with foreign forces, a charge that could carry a sentence of up to life in prison. The case centres around articles in the newspaper that supported huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019 and criticised Beijing's leadership. Also read | Hong Kong court sentences Benny Tai, 44 others in landmark security law case On Wednesday, Lai insisted that "the core values of Apple Daily are actually the core values of the people of Hong Kong... (including) rule of law, freedom, pursuit of democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly". He said he had entered the media business because "to participate in delivering freedom is a very good idea for me... The more you are in the know, the more you are free". But he said he opposed violence and was not an advocate of Hong Kong independence, calling it "too crazy to think about". Lai did not appear to be in ill health as he stood in the dock, flanked by four prison officers and waving to people in the public gallery. His testimony comes with Hong Kong's political freedoms already under the spotlight after a court jailed 45 democracy campaigners for subversion in the city's largest national security trial on Tuesday. 'Deserves admiration' Lai has been behind bars since December 2020, and concerns have been raised about his medical and jail conditions. He has not opted to testify in any of his five previous cases, all of which resulted in convictions, including for organising and participating in marches during the 2019 democracy protests. Outside the court in pouring rain on Wednesday, an 80-year-old retiree named Liu told AFP Lai "deserves our admiration". Also read | Russia-Ukraine war: US embassy in Kyiv shuts down amid looming airstrike threat "He has a lot of money, he could have left anytime, but he didn't because he felt a responsibility," Liu said. Hong Kong and Beijing have rejected criticism of the case, condemning Lai as "a voluntary political tool of foreign forces trying to curb China through Hong Kong". The case against him revolves around 161 articles published in Apple Daily as well as his own interviews and social media postings. The newspaper was forced to close in 2021 after police raids and the arrests of its senior editors. 'Hostile activities' Since the prosecution opened in January, it has alleged that Lai on multiple occasions asked the United States and other countries to impose sanctions "or engage in other hostile activities" against China and Hong Kong. On Wednesday, Lai was asked about his contacts with politicians and other figures from places including the United States, Britain and Taiwan. Asked whether he tried to influence foreign policy on Hong Kong and China via a list of overseas contacts compiled by prosecutors, Lai answered "never". Lai said he had met former US vice president Mike Pence in 2019 and asked the Republican to "say something in support" of Hong Kong. But he insisted he hadn't asked Pence to take action, saying it was "beyond me". Questioned if he had ever "communicated directly or indirectly" with then-president Donald Trump, Lai said no. Lai holds British citizenship, and last month Prime Minister Keir Starmer told parliament the case was "a priority" for his Labour government. Starmer raised the issue in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday. Health concerns Lai's son had previously said "much stronger" support from the British government was needed as Lai's health "could get much worse at any moment". A legal team led by a senior British rights lawyer has filed a number of complaints to the United Nations concerning arbitrary detention and prolonged solitary confinement. On Sunday, the Hong Kong government condemned the legal team for "spreading misinformation", saying Lai himself had requested to be kept apart from other inmates. Robertsons, a Hong Kong law firm representing Lai in the trial, has brushed off some of the allegations. "Mr Lai wishes to make known that he has been receiving appropriate medical attention for conditions suffered by him, including diabetes," the firm said in a statement in September. "He has access to daylight through the windows in the corridor outside his cell, albeit he cannot see the sky. He exercises for an hour every day in a secure area." 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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<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "a new period of major changes" as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before US president-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden was attending his last summit of the world's leading economies, but as a lame duck eclipsed by Xi, who has cast himself as a protector of the international order in the Trump 2.0 era.</p>

<p>World leaders are meeting for two days to try to jumpstart stalled UN climate talks and overcome their differences on wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and extracting more tax from the super-rich.</p>

<p>In a nod to the return of China hawk Trump, Xi told British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the world was "entering a new period of major changes."</p>

<p>As leaders lined up to meet the most powerful man in Rio, Xi added that Britain and China would "shoulder the important task of... responding to global challenges."</p>

<h2>- Feeding the hungry -</h2>

<p>Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was using his hosting duties to promote left-wing issues close to his heart, including fighting hunger and climate change.</p>

<p>At the opening of the summit, he launched the centerpiece of his G20 presidency: a Global Alliance against Poverty and Hunger, backed by 81 countries, which aims to feed half a million people by 2030.</p>

<p>Before the summit, the 79-year-old host, who is attempting to chart a non-aligned course in international affairs, said he would try steer discussions away from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.</p>

<p>"Because if not, we will not discuss other things which are more important for people that are not at war," he said.</p>

<p>But Biden's decision on the eve of the summit to allow Ukraine to use long-range US missiles to strike inside Russia threatens to escalate a war Trump has vowed to quickly end.</p>

<p>Biden sought to rally support for Kyiv, urging G20 leaders to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.</p>

<p>He also called on them to "increase pressure" on Hamas for a ceasefire in Israel's war with the Gaza militants.</p>

<p>A Brazilian foreign ministry source told AFP that some countries wanted to renegotiate the wording of a draft final statement for the summit.</p>

<p>"For Brazil and other countries the text is already finalized, but some countries want to open up some points on wars and climate," the source told AFP.</p>

<h2>- Pressure for a climate deal -</h2>

<p>G20 leaders are under pressure to try rescue UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, which have stalled on the issue of greater climate finance for developing countries.</p>

<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the world's biggest economies, who account for 80 per cent of global emissions, to show "leadership" on the issue in Rio.</p>

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<p>The UN is seeking $1 trillion a year for developing countries to cope with global warming.</p>

<p>But rich countries are stalling, say they want fast-developing economies like China and the Gulf states to also put their hands in their pockets.</p>

<p>The meeting comes in a year marked by another grim litany of extreme weather events, including Brazil's worst wildfire season in over a decade, fuelled by a record drought blamed at least partly on climate change.</p>

<p>The get-together caps a farewell diplomatic tour by Biden which took him to Lima for a meeting of Asia-Pacific trading partners, and then to the Amazon in the first such visit for a sitting US president.</p>

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<p>Biden, who has looked to burnish his legacy as time runs down on his presidency, insisted in the Amazon that his record on cutting emissions would survive another Trump White House.</p>

<p>Conspicuously absent from the summit is Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose arrest is sought by the International Criminal Court over the Ukraine war.</p>

<h2>- Taxing billionaires -</h2>

<p>Brazil is leading a push for higher taxes on billionaires.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But Lula has reportedly faced resistance from Argentine President Javier Milei, who brags that Trump is inspired by his low-tax, cost-cutting agenda.</p>

<p>Argentina's lead negotiator on the summit text, Federico Pinedo, told AFP that Buenos Aires has raised some objections and would not "necessarily" sign the text. He did not elaborate.</p>

<p>But a Brazilian foreign ministry source on Monday downplayed the likelihood of Argentina blocking a consensus.</p>

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Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "a new period of major changes" as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before US president-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Monday the world faces "a new period of major changes" as G20 leaders met in Brazil two months before US president-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. US President Joe Biden was attending his last summit of the world's leading economies, but as a lame duck eclipsed by Xi, who has cast himself as a protector of the international order in the Trump 2.0 era. World leaders are meeting for two days to try to jumpstart stalled UN climate talks and overcome their differences on wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and extracting more tax from the super-rich. In a nod to the return of China hawk Trump, Xi told British Prime Minister Keir Starmer that the world was "entering a new period of major changes." As leaders lined up to meet the most powerful man in Rio, Xi added that Britain and China would "shoulder the important task of... responding to global challenges." - Feeding the hungry - Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was using his hosting duties to promote left-wing issues close to his heart, including fighting hunger and climate change. At the opening of the summit, he launched the centerpiece of his G20 presidency: a Global Alliance against Poverty and Hunger, backed by 81 countries, which aims to feed half a million people by 2030. Before the summit, the 79-year-old host, who is attempting to chart a non-aligned course in international affairs, said he would try steer discussions away from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. "Because if not, we will not discuss other things which are more important for people that are not at war," he said. But Biden's decision on the eve of the summit to allow Ukraine to use long-range US missiles to strike inside Russia threatens to escalate a war Trump has vowed to quickly end. Biden sought to rally support for Kyiv, urging G20 leaders to support Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also called on them to "increase pressure" on Hamas for a ceasefire in Israel's war with the Gaza militants. A Brazilian foreign ministry source told AFP that some countries wanted to renegotiate the wording of a draft final statement for the summit. "For Brazil and other countries the text is already finalized, but some countries want to open up some points on wars and climate," the source told AFP. - Pressure for a climate deal - G20 leaders are under pressure to try rescue UN climate talks in Azerbaijan, which have stalled on the issue of greater climate finance for developing countries. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the world's biggest economies, who account for 80 per cent of global emissions, to show "leadership" on the issue in Rio. Also read | Trump confirms he will declare 'national emergency', use 'military assets' to deport illegal migrants The UN is seeking $1 trillion a year for developing countries to cope with global warming. But rich countries are stalling, say they want fast-developing economies like China and the Gulf states to also put their hands in their pockets. The meeting comes in a year marked by another grim litany of extreme weather events, including Brazil's worst wildfire season in over a decade, fuelled by a record drought blamed at least partly on climate change. The get-together caps a farewell diplomatic tour by Biden which took him to Lima for a meeting of Asia-Pacific trading partners, and then to the Amazon in the first such visit for a sitting US president. Also read | 'Dangerous and unacceptable,' UK, EU hit Tehran with tough sanctions for supporting Russia in Ukraine war Biden, who has looked to burnish his legacy as time runs down on his presidency, insisted in the Amazon that his record on cutting emissions would survive another Trump White House. Conspicuously absent from the summit is Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose arrest is sought by the International Criminal Court over the Ukraine war. - Taxing billionaires - Brazil is leading a push for higher taxes on billionaires. But Lula has reportedly faced resistance from Argentine President Javier Milei, who brags that Trump is inspired by his low-tax, cost-cutting agenda. Argentina's lead negotiator on the summit text, Federico Pinedo, told AFP that Buenos Aires has raised some objections and would not "necessarily" sign the text. He did not elaborate. But a Brazilian foreign ministry source on Monday downplayed the likelihood of Argentina blocking a consensus. 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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French farmers are preparing a wave of protests against a controversial trade agreement. The farmers argue that the deal between the EU and Mercosur block of countries threatens their livelihood. They claim that the deal allows a surge of South American agricultural imports produced under less stringent environmental standards. The deal is currently under negotiations and aims to open markets between the European Union and South America's Mercosur block. Watch in for more details!

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<p>New York police arrested a man who allegedly killed two people and severely injured a third in an apparent knife attack on Monday (Nov 18).&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to The Guardian, the stabbing occurred at a construction site in the early morning when the first victim, a 36-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The New York police department told the agency that the victim was working at the site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two hours after the first attack, a 68-year-old man was stabbed multiple times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third stabbing occurred around 11 am on the same day when a woman was stabbed, who was described as being in hospital and in critical condition.</p>

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<p>ABC News reported that the 51-year-old suspect lived at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter on East 30th Street.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police said they had recovered two bloody kitchen knives in connection with the case.</p>

<p>“These random attacks left two innocent victims dead and another one fighting for her life,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, as reported by The Guardian.</p>

<p>“It is a clear, clear example of a criminal justice system, of a mental health system that continues to fail New Yorkers,” the mayor, Eric Adams, said at the press briefing, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"They recovered two large kitchen knives that are covered in blood. His clothing is also covered in blood. This person of interest was brought back to the 10th Precinct Station house for processing. He's a male Hispanic, 51 years old. He appears to be undomiciled. He has eight prior arrests, the last being for grand larceny, October of this year,"&nbsp;Kenny further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I want to thank that New Yorker who saw something, who did something. And because of that, I believe, and because of the quick actions of Officer Garvey, we have saved the lives of other New Yorkers who could have been the victim of this assault," Eric told Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></strong></p>


New York police arrested a man who allegedly killed two people and severely injured a third in an apparent knife attack on Monday (Nov 18). According to The Guardian, the stabbing occurred at a construction site in the early morning when the first victim, a 36-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen.

New York police arrested a man who allegedly killed two people and severely injured a third in an apparent knife attack on Monday (Nov 18). According to The Guardian, the stabbing occurred at a construction site in the early morning when the first victim, a 36-year-old man was stabbed in the abdomen. The New York police department told the agency that the victim was working at the site. Two hours after the first attack, a 68-year-old man was stabbed multiple times. The third stabbing occurred around 11 am on the same day when a woman was stabbed, who was described as being in hospital and in critical condition. Also read | Multiple children injured in car crash at central China school ABC News reported that the 51-year-old suspect lived at the Bellevue Men’s Shelter on East 30th Street. Police said they had recovered two bloody kitchen knives in connection with the case. “These random attacks left two innocent victims dead and another one fighting for her life,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, as reported by The Guardian. “It is a clear, clear example of a criminal justice system, of a mental health system that continues to fail New Yorkers,” the mayor, Eric Adams, said at the press briefing, reported Reuters. Also read | Biden, Trudeau & Meloni missing in G20 Summit photo with world leaders "They recovered two large kitchen knives that are covered in blood. His clothing is also covered in blood. This person of interest was brought back to the 10th Precinct Station house for processing. He's a male Hispanic, 51 years old. He appears to be undomiciled. He has eight prior arrests, the last being for grand larceny, October of this year," Kenny further said. "I want to thank that New Yorker who saw something, who did something. And because of that, I believe, and because of the quick actions of Officer Garvey, we have saved the lives of other New Yorkers who could have been the victim of this assault," Eric told Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

Two killed, one injured in New York knife attack, suspect arrested

<p>Canadian authorities have uncovered and thwarted an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran.</p>

<p>As per AFP, 84-year-old Irwin Cotler, a stalwart advocate for global human rights, was informed on October 26 that he faced an immediate threat, with Iranian agents allegedly planning an assassination within 48 hours.</p>

<p>The assassination bid was first reported by The Globe and Mail and has been confirmed by Cotler's organisation, the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.</p>

<p>Citing sources, the publication revealed that Canadian authorities tracked two suspects tied to the plot, though details about arrests remain undisclosed. &nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Who is Irwin Cotler?</strong></h2>

<p>Irwin Cotler served as Canada's justice minister and attorney general from 2003 to 2006. Although he retired from politics in 2015, he has remained active in championing human rights causes worldwide.</p>

<p>Cotler, already under police protection for more than a year following threats linked to his advocacy, has remained publicly silent about the specifics. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc declined to comment, citing operational security: "We cannot comment on, nor confirm, specific RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) operations due to security reasons."</p>

<p>François-Philippe Champagne, a cabinet minister, described the alleged plot as "very concerning."</p>

<p>Jean-Yves Duclos, the government's senior minister in Quebec province, said it was likely "very difficult for (Cotler), in particular, and his family and friends to hear" about it.</p>

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<p>This is not the first time Cotler's name has emerged in relation to Iranian threats. He was previously linked to an FBI investigation into a 2022 plot targeting Masih Alinejad, a US-based human rights activist, allegedly orchestrated by Iranian operatives.</p>

<p>Cotler has been a vocal proponent of listing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation—a step Canada officially took in June. Iranian authorities, Canada asserted, have consistently displayed "disregard for human rights both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order."</p>

<p>As a lawyer, Cotler has represented Iranian dissidents and political prisoners.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Canadian authorities have uncovered and thwarted an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran. As per AFP, 84-year-old Irwin Cotler, a stalwart advocate for global human rights, was informed on October 26 that he faced an immediate threat, with Iranian agents allegedly planning an assassination within 48 hours.

Canadian authorities have uncovered and thwarted an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran. As per AFP, 84-year-old Irwin Cotler, a stalwart advocate for global human rights, was informed on October 26 that he faced an immediate threat, with Iranian agents allegedly planning an assassination within 48 hours. The assassination bid was first reported by The Globe and Mail and has been confirmed by Cotler's organisation, the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. Citing sources, the publication revealed that Canadian authorities tracked two suspects tied to the plot, though details about arrests remain undisclosed. Also read | Kim Jong-un hails 'strategic level' partnership as Russian delegations visit North Korea Who is Irwin Cotler? Irwin Cotler served as Canada's justice minister and attorney general from 2003 to 2006. Although he retired from politics in 2015, he has remained active in championing human rights causes worldwide. Cotler, already under police protection for more than a year following threats linked to his advocacy, has remained publicly silent about the specifics. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc declined to comment, citing operational security: "We cannot comment on, nor confirm, specific RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) operations due to security reasons." François-Philippe Champagne, a cabinet minister, described the alleged plot as "very concerning." Jean-Yves Duclos, the government's senior minister in Quebec province, said it was likely "very difficult for (Cotler), in particular, and his family and friends to hear" about it. Also read | G20 summit ends in Rio with no progress on climate This is not the first time Cotler's name has emerged in relation to Iranian threats. He was previously linked to an FBI investigation into a 2022 plot targeting Masih Alinejad, a US-based human rights activist, allegedly orchestrated by Iranian operatives. Cotler has been a vocal proponent of listing Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation—a step Canada officially took in June. Iranian authorities, Canada asserted, have consistently displayed "disregard for human rights both inside and outside of Iran, as well as a willingness to destabilize the international rules-based order." As a lawyer, Cotler has represented Iranian dissidents and political prisoners. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada thwarts alleged Iranian plot to assassinate ex-justice minister Irwin Cotler

The Ukraine war marks 1,000 days of death and destruction today but the conflict shows no signs of ending. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine's Western supporters are only escalating toward a potential world war after reports suggest that outgoing U.S. President Biden has allowed Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range Western weapons. This would be crossing Putin's so-called "red lines" in the war. The Kremlin has already called this a major escalation. Does Biden’s decision increase the risk of direct conflict between the U.S. and Russia? Could it lead to World War III?

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In China, The Rise Of The "Companion Chat" Economy Reflects A Growing Societal Shift As Loneliness Becomes A Pressing Issue, Especially Among Younger Generations. Social Platforms Are Seeing A Surge In Users Offering Paid Conversations, With Millions Of Views Under The Hashtag “companion Chat.”

Loneliness Drives China's Multi-Billion Dollar Companion Economy

London's Brighouse has been transformed into a real-life "Winterfell" as part of a special event inspired by the hit series Game of Thrones. The area was adorned with medieval-themed decorations, including towering banners, snow effects, and themed activities, creating an immersive experience for fans of the show. The event has attracted many visitors eager to step into the iconic world of Westeros.

UK: London's Brighouse Turns Into 'Winterfell'

<p>Thousands rallied in Georgia on Tuesday in support of President Salome Zurabishvili's lawsuit to annul last month's parliamentary election result, which the pro-Western opposition denounced as rigged in favour of the ruling party.</p>

<p>The rally came hours after police violently dismantled a sit-in protest outside Tbilisi State University, where dozens of demonstrators had set up tents and blocked traffic in protest against the contested vote.</p>

<p>The European Union and the United States have called for a probe into the "irregularities" during the October 26 election, won by the governing Georgian Dream party.</p>

<p>The opposition says the government is skewing the Caucasus country's foreign policy towards Russia and derailing its path to joining the European Union, an accusation Georgian Dream denies.</p>

<p>Pro-Western president Zurabishvili -- who is at loggerheads with Georgian Dream -- has called the vote illegitimate and accused Russia of interference, a claim Moscow has denied.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, she "filed a lawsuit at the Constitutional Court of Georgia, requesting the annulment of the election results as unconstitutional", her office said in a statement.</p>

<p>Zurabishvili wants the court to cancel the results "over widespread violations of voting universality and ballot secrecy", said Eka Beselia, the lawyer representing the president in the court.</p>

<p>On Tuesday evening, several thousand demonstrators gathered outside Tbilisi State University, where police had earlier violently dispersed dozens of anti-government demonstrators.</p>

<p>Addressing the crowd, opposition leaders called for round-the-clock permanent rallies.</p>

<h2><strong>'Fake victory'</strong></h2>

<p>"We will never accept the rigged election (result)," said one of the demonstrators, 20-year-old university student Natela Gabiskiria.</p>

<p>"We support Zurabishvili's demand that the constitutional court annul Georgian Dream's fake (electoral) victory," she told AFP.</p>

<p>Since the vote, tens of thousands have taken to the streets in Tbilisi to protest against alleged electoral fraud.</p>

<p>Pro-Western opposition parties have refused to recognise the election result or enter the newly elected parliament, which they deem "illegitimate".</p>

<p>Zurabishvili has joined the opposition's calls for a new vote and has refused to issue a decree to convene the new parliament.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, of Georgian Dream, has insisted the elections were free and fair and said parliament would convene Monday even without a presidential summons.</p>

<p>But a leading constitutional law expert, Vakhushti Menabde, said on social media Tuesday that the "new parliament can't convene until the constitutional court delivers its ruling on Zurabishvili's lawsuit".</p>

<p>The court has one month to deliver its judgement.</p>

<h2><strong>Protesters beaten</strong></h2>

<p>Early Tuesday, massed police, some wearing masks, beat and forcefully dragged away journalists and protesters holding Georgian and EU flags outside Tbilisi State University, an AFP photographer witnessed.</p>

<p>The Interior Ministry reported that 16 people were arrested for "disobeying police", with three detainees later released.</p>

<p>The leader of the opposition Akhali party, Nika Gvaramia, said members of his party "have been detained and injured. Party activists have been beaten and arrested."</p>

<p>Ahead of the crackdown, the interior ministry urged protesters to disperse, saying "freedom of assembly and expression does not include the right to deliberately disrupt road traffic".</p>

<p>The opposition has announced a new mass rally for when the new legislature holds its first session.</p>

<p>Amnesty International called on the Georgian authorities "to fully comply with their obligations to respect and protect the right to freedom of assembly."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"People have a right to peacefully protest without fear of violence, intimidation, or unlawful arrests" the group said in a statement, adding that "all peaceful protesters who remain in detention must be immediately released."</p>

<p>EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday that the bloc "will send a mission to Georgia... and the election will have to be investigated".</p>

<p>"The EU will never abandon you and your fight for EU values," he said in a statement after a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.</p>

<p>Ahead of the elections, Brussels warned Tbilisi that the conduct of the vote would be decisive for its prospects of joining&nbsp;the&nbsp;bloc.</p>

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Thousands rallied in Georgia on Tuesday in support of President Salome Zurabishvili's lawsuit to annul last month's parliamentary election result, which the pro-Western opposition denounced as rigged in favour of the ruling party.

Thousands rallied in Georgia on Tuesday in support of President Salome Zurabishvili's lawsuit to annul last month's parliamentary election result, which the pro-Western opposition denounced as rigged in favour of the ruling party. The rally came hours after police violently dismantled a sit-in protest outside Tbilisi State University, where dozens of demonstrators had set up tents and blocked traffic in protest against the contested vote. The European Union and the United States have called for a probe into the "irregularities" during the October 26 election, won by the governing Georgian Dream party. The opposition says the government is skewing the Caucasus country's foreign policy towards Russia and derailing its path to joining the European Union, an accusation Georgian Dream denies. Pro-Western president Zurabishvili -- who is at loggerheads with Georgian Dream -- has called the vote illegitimate and accused Russia of interference, a claim Moscow has denied. On Tuesday, she "filed a lawsuit at the Constitutional Court of Georgia, requesting the annulment of the election results as unconstitutional", her office said in a statement. Zurabishvili wants the court to cancel the results "over widespread violations of voting universality and ballot secrecy", said Eka Beselia, the lawyer representing the president in the court. On Tuesday evening, several thousand demonstrators gathered outside Tbilisi State University, where police had earlier violently dispersed dozens of anti-government demonstrators. Addressing the crowd, opposition leaders called for round-the-clock permanent rallies. 'Fake victory' "We will never accept the rigged election (result)," said one of the demonstrators, 20-year-old university student Natela Gabiskiria. "We support Zurabishvili's demand that the constitutional court annul Georgian Dream's fake (electoral) victory," she told AFP. Since the vote, tens of thousands have taken to the streets in Tbilisi to protest against alleged electoral fraud. Pro-Western opposition parties have refused to recognise the election result or enter the newly elected parliament, which they deem "illegitimate". Zurabishvili has joined the opposition's calls for a new vote and has refused to issue a decree to convene the new parliament. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, of Georgian Dream, has insisted the elections were free and fair and said parliament would convene Monday even without a presidential summons. But a leading constitutional law expert, Vakhushti Menabde, said on social media Tuesday that the "new parliament can't convene until the constitutional court delivers its ruling on Zurabishvili's lawsuit". The court has one month to deliver its judgement. Protesters beaten Early Tuesday, massed police, some wearing masks, beat and forcefully dragged away journalists and protesters holding Georgian and EU flags outside Tbilisi State University, an AFP photographer witnessed. The Interior Ministry reported that 16 people were arrested for "disobeying police", with three detainees later released. The leader of the opposition Akhali party, Nika Gvaramia, said members of his party "have been detained and injured. Party activists have been beaten and arrested." Ahead of the crackdown, the interior ministry urged protesters to disperse, saying "freedom of assembly and expression does not include the right to deliberately disrupt road traffic". The opposition has announced a new mass rally for when the new legislature holds its first session. Amnesty International called on the Georgian authorities "to fully comply with their obligations to respect and protect the right to freedom of assembly." "People have a right to peacefully protest without fear of violence, intimidation, or unlawful arrests" the group said in a statement, adding that "all peaceful protesters who remain in detention must be immediately released." EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Monday that the bloc "will send a mission to Georgia... and the election will have to be investigated". "The EU will never abandon you and your fight for EU values," he said in a statement after a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. Ahead of the elections, Brussels warned Tbilisi that the conduct of the vote would be decisive for its prospects of joining the bloc. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. 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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Police broke up an opposition camp in the center of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, and began detaining protesters demanding new parliamentary elections. Watch this report for more details!

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