Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as his next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Watch in for more details!

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Swedish tabloid Expressen has revealed that the country's gender Equality Minister Paulina Brandberg has such a phobia of bananas that government officials are making sure the yellow fruit is not present at any place she is going to visit. The tabloid viewed several leaked emails and quoted from them in its report to say that Brandberg’s staff had gone to great lengths to ensure that the fruit was never anywhere near her during her official visits. Watch in for more details!

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A renal failure patient passed away in what seemed to be a heartbreaking event, and thirty other patients at a Multan hospital became infected with HIV/AIDS while receiving dialysis. Watch in for more details!

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India's central government has brought back the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in violence-hit Manipur as the situation remains volatile. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has reimposed the AFSPA in five districts of the state. Six police station limits have been declared as disturbed areas and they will remain so until March 31st next year. Watch in for more update!

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The European Commission has fined Meta Platforms over $840 million for antitrust violations linked to its Facebook Marketplace. The Commission has accused Meta of breaching EU competition laws by unfairly linking its classified ad service, Facebook Marketplace, with its social network. Watch in for more details!

Meta Fined $840 Million For Tying Facebook Marketplace To Platform

In response to the recent terror attack near the airport that killed two foreign nationals and injured two more inside a garment factory by a private security guard, Sindh Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon convened another meeting at the Central Police Office on Thursday to review Chinese national security.

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The Third Edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise the AustraHind is currently underway at the foreign training node in Pune. According to India’s defense Ministry this two-week training program is designed to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the Armed Forces of the two Nations. Here’s a glimpse of the joint drill that will continue till November 21st. Watch in for more details!

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A South Korean court convicted main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Friday (November 15) on charges of violating the election law, handing him a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years, a penalty that if upheld could jeopardise his bid to run for president in 2027.

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Lee said after the hearing that he will be appealing the court's decision. If any prison sentence or fine of one million won ($710) or more becomes final, Lee would be stripped of his parliament seat and his eligibility to run in any elections for the next five years.

Lee arrived at the Seoul Central District Court on Friday with his supporters chanting his name, while a group of protesters also gathered near the court.

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Lee, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, narrowly lost to President Yoon Suk Yeol in the 2022 election, faces at least four trials after being indicted on several criminal charges including bribery and corruption. He is widely expected to run in the 2027 presidential election.

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A South Korean court convicted main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Friday (November 15) on charges of violating the election law, handing him a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years, a penalty that if upheld could jeopardise his bid to run for president in 2027.

A South Korean court convicted main opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung on Friday (November 15) on charges of violating the election law, handing him a one-year prison sentence suspended for two years, a penalty that if upheld could jeopardise his bid to run for president in 2027. Also read | 'So humanity can grow,' Elon Musk allegedly offered his sperm to a very famous politician Lee said after the hearing that he will be appealing the court's decision. If any prison sentence or fine of one million won ($710) or more becomes final, Lee would be stripped of his parliament seat and his eligibility to run in any elections for the next five years. Lee arrived at the Seoul Central District Court on Friday with his supporters chanting his name, while a group of protesters also gathered near the court. Also read | Fire in Spanish retirement home kills at least 10 Lee, head of the main opposition Democratic Party, narrowly lost to President Yoon Suk Yeol in the 2022 election, faces at least four trials after being indicted on several criminal charges including bribery and corruption. He is widely expected to run in the 2027 presidential election. 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.

South Korea opposition leader convicted of violating election law

Russia has agreed to sell Su-57 fighter jets to foreign customers, state media reported on Wednesday (Nov 13). The Su-57 is a Russian-made fifth-generation multirole fighter designed to engage air, ground and naval targets.

Russia has agreed to sell Su-57 fighter jets to foreign customers, state media reported on Wednesday (Nov 13). The Su-57 is a Russian-made fifth-generation multirole fighter designed to engage air, ground and naval targets. According to a report by the TASS news agency, Rosoboronexport's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Alexander Mikheyev said on Wednesday that the Russian state arms seller signed the first contracts to deliver the export version of the Su-57 to foreign customers. Mikheyev made this remark during a press conference as he attended the Airshow China in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. The first appearance of the jet at the event attracted wide attention from the people present there. Also read | Russian doctor gets five years' jail for criticising war in Ukraine during private consultation with patient "The system of military-technical cooperation should bring new armaments and military hardware to the market. We have already signed the first contracts for the Su-57," Mikheyev said. The impact of these deals During the press conference, Mikheyev explained the expectations and the effect of demonstrating Russian military hardware at the airshow in Zhuhai. "The economic effect is that we have our presence on the market and our partners from friendly countries want to buy Russian reliable and proven armament and, correspondently, to support our industry with export orders so that we can develop further and from generation to generation we used to create new products for the next 10-15 years," he said. 'Su-57 is superior...' A day after the above deals were made, Russian test pilot Sergey Bogdan told the media that the Su-57 fifth-generation airplane was superior to any of the existing ones in the world. "We never lag behind. We create our weapons against some competitors and always have a certain temporal reserve. We take into account many things. Our aircraft always boast a competitive edge," Bogdan said. "When it comes to manoeuvrability, stability, and controllability, our competitors and rivals do not show everything. But in terms of what has been demonstrated, Russian aircraft are always a little bit ahead," he added. The features of Su-57 As per the TASS report on Wednesday, the Su-57 has stealth technology with extensive use of composite materials. The fighter jet can achieve supersonic cruising speeds. It is equipped with cutting-edge onboard electronic systems and other innovations, in particular, armament placed inside its fuselage. (With inputs from agencies)

At air show in China, Russia agrees to sell Su-57s to foreign customers: Reports

Peel Police in Canada on Thursday (Nov 15) gave a clean chit to the officer throwing punches at a protestor during the Khalistani attack at Brampton’s Hindu Sabha Mandir, stating that the officer acted within his official duties.

According to the Peel Police, the officer “acted within the lawful execution of his duties” and was not at fault. Multiple videos from the protests circulating on X showed the officer allegedly throwing punches at a protester, raising concerns about police use of force.

Peel Police also released bodycam footage of the officer involved, explaining that the officer was trying to disarm a person who had refused to give up their weapon and became aggressive.

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“During the protest, it became apparent that tensions were escalating, and public safety became a concern. For the safety of everyone present, a determination was made to seize any items that could be used as a weapon,” the Peel Regional Police stated in a press release.

“What the video doesn’t show is the officer identifying a protester for the purposes of seizing a weapon that he’s holding. The protester then retreats into the crowd and he, along with others, begin to physically resist the officer. The officer’s body-worn camera, which captured the interaction, was reviewed,” said Constable Tyler Bell-Morena.

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“Peel Regional Police understands that the video caused concern in the community. We take all complaints about officer conduct seriously and have conducted a review of the incident,” the&nbsp;police&nbsp;stated.

This comes after an incident on November 3, when pro-Khalistan activists attacked the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton while protesting against an Indian consular camp being held there. Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the incident.

A Canadian cop, identified as Harinder Sohi, was earlier suspended after he was seen holding a Khalistan flag alongside other pro-Khalistani protestors who launched an attack on Hindus at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton.

(With inputs from agencies)

Peel Police in Canada on Thursday (Nov 15) gave a clean chit to the officer throwing punches at a protestor during the Khalistani attack at Brampton’s Hindu Sabha Mandir, stating that the officer acted within his official duties.

Peel Police in Canada on Thursday (Nov 15) gave a clean chit to the officer throwing punches at a protestor during the Khalistani attack at Brampton’s Hindu Sabha Mandir, stating that the officer acted within his official duties. According to the Peel Police, the officer “acted within the lawful execution of his duties” and was not at fault. Multiple videos from the protests circulating on X showed the officer allegedly throwing punches at a protester, raising concerns about police use of force. Peel Police also released bodycam footage of the officer involved, explaining that the officer was trying to disarm a person who had refused to give up their weapon and became aggressive. Interaction with Officer During Brampton Protest Read More: https://t.co/pRtjSrV19Q#PRPVNR pic.twitter.com/Gb9Zkh6VPC — Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) November 14, 2024 × “During the protest, it became apparent that tensions were escalating, and public safety became a concern. For the safety of everyone present, a determination was made to seize any items that could be used as a weapon,” the Peel Regional Police stated in a press release. “What the video doesn’t show is the officer identifying a protester for the purposes of seizing a weapon that he’s holding. The protester then retreats into the crowd and he, along with others, begin to physically resist the officer. The officer’s body-worn camera, which captured the interaction, was reviewed,” said Constable Tyler Bell-Morena. Also read: Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy won't get paid for leading DOGE? “Peel Regional Police understands that the video caused concern in the community. We take all complaints about officer conduct seriously and have conducted a review of the incident,” the police stated. This comes after an incident on November 3, when pro-Khalistan activists attacked the Hindu Sabha Mandir in Brampton while protesting against an Indian consular camp being held there. Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned the incident. A Canadian cop, identified as Harinder Sohi, was earlier suspended after he was seen holding a Khalistan flag alongside other pro-Khalistani protestors who launched an attack on Hindus at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton. (With inputs from agencies)

'Lawful execution of duties,' Canadian cop seen in Brampton temple protest video cleared of wrongdoing

A fire erupted overnight in a retirement home in the northeastern Spanish town of Villafranca de Ebro killing at least 10 people, the emergency services said on Friday.

They did not provide further details in a post on X but Spanish media said there were 82 people inside &nbsp;when the blaze broke out at around 5:00 am (0400 GMT) due to unknown causes.

The mayor of the town, Volga Ramirez Gamiz, told reporters that the fire was concentrated in one room, but the smoke spread throughout the residence.&nbsp;

"Fortunately that room has a security door," which prevented the fire from spreading, she said.

The central government's representative in the Aragon region, Fernando Beltran, told reporters the causes of the deaths were under investigation but likely due to smoke inhalation.

The head of the Aragon government, Jorge Azcon, said he was "shocked" and was "suspending public engagements as a sign of mourning."

The Jardines de Villafranca residence was opened in 2008 as a home for the elderly but had recently specialised in elderly people with mental health problems.

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A fire erupted overnight in a retirement home in the northeastern Spanish town of Villafranca de Ebro killing at least 10 people, the emergency services said on Friday.

A fire erupted overnight in a retirement home in the northeastern Spanish town of Villafranca de Ebro killing at least 10 people, the emergency services said on Friday. They did not provide further details in a post on X but Spanish media said there were 82 people inside when the blaze broke out at around 5:00 am (0400 GMT) due to unknown causes. The mayor of the town, Volga Ramirez Gamiz, told reporters that the fire was concentrated in one room, but the smoke spread throughout the residence. "Fortunately that room has a security door," which prevented the fire from spreading, she said. The central government's representative in the Aragon region, Fernando Beltran, told reporters the causes of the deaths were under investigation but likely due to smoke inhalation. The head of the Aragon government, Jorge Azcon, said he was "shocked" and was "suspending public engagements as a sign of mourning." The Jardines de Villafranca residence was opened in 2008 as a home for the elderly but had recently specialised in elderly people with mental health problems. 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.

Fire in Spanish retirement home kills at least 10

An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday (Nov 15), hours after the Israeli military called for people in the area to evacuate. The evacuation order, which was posted on X by Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, warned residents "near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah" to move out, warning of imminent strikes.

An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday (Nov 15), hours after the Israeli military called for people in the area to evacuate. The evacuation order, which was posted on X by Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, warned residents "near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah" to move out, warning of imminent strikes. "All residents in the southern suburb area, specifically ... in the Ghobeiry area, you are located near facilities and interests affiliated with Hezbollah," the post said. Also read | West Asia crisis- 'Rushing to advance ceasefire deal in Lebanon,' Israel tells Trump: Report "For your safety and the safety of your family members, you must evacuate these buildings and those adjacent to them immediately," it added. A mass exodus of civilians in South Lebanon Israel and Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have exchanged fire for over a year in parallel with the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip. 🔴جيش الدفاع هاجم في النبطية مقرات قيادة لقوة الرضوان في حزب الله 🔸تواصل قوات جيش الدفاع من الفرق العسكرية 36, 91, 146 القتال في جنوب لبنان حيث عثرت القوات خلال الساعات الأربع والعشرين الماضية على عتاد قتالي لعناصر حزب الله ومنصات صاروخية وقذائف صاروخية لمسافة قصيرة كانت موجهة… pic.twitter.com/y7e6kcOLjS — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) November 15, 2024 × Repeated Israeli air strikes on south Beirut have led to a mass exodus of civilians. Friday's strike came a day after the Israeli military said that it had struck around 30 targets in southern suburbs over the past 48 hours. Israel-Hezbollah conflict death toll at 3,386 The death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since the beginning of the current round of Israel-Hezbollah conflict has climbed to 3,386, the Lebanese health ministry said on Thursday. The ministry added that 14,417 people have been injured so far. Also watch | Israel's mixed signals over Lebanon truce × All eyes are on a potential ceasefire deal in the conflict. Lebanon likely to respond to US ceasefire offer Israeli media reported on Thursday that Lebanon was likely to respond to a US ceasefire offer in the following 24 hours. Israel has put forward three requirements for the ceasefire agreement: Hezbollah needs to withdraw to the area north of the Litani River; the southern area of Lebanon needs to be stationed by the Lebanese Armed Forces; and Hezbollah is not allowed to obtain weapons through Syria. If Hezbollah does not agree to the aforementioned three requirements and launches attacks against Israel, the Israeli army will continue and even expand its military operations. (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Israeli strike hits south Beirut following evacuation call

The ruling National People's Power party, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has won the parliamentary elections. According to provisional results, the NPP has won a parliamentary majority as the counting of votes is still underway. Watch in or more details!

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the test and "mass production" of suicide drones claiming that the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory, state media outlet Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

The agency released still photographs showing Kim with the drones and quoted him saying that the competition to use such suicide drones is increasing around the world.&nbsp;

This would not be the first time that North Korea will be launching a test for suicide drones.&nbsp;

Pyongyang first unveiled these drones in August, with experts saying the capability may be attributed&nbsp;to the country's budding alliance with Russia.

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The nuclear-armed country has ratified a landmark defence pact with Moscow and is accused of deploying thousands of troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, prompting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to warn about the potential transfer of sensitive Russian military technology to North Korea.

Kim on Thursday oversaw the tests of drones designed to hit both land and sea targets, produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

"He underscored the need to build a serial production system as early as possible and go into full-scale mass production," KCNA added.

The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and be deliberately crashed into enemy targets, effectively acting as guided missiles.

Thursday's test saw the drones "precisely" hit targets after flying along predetermined paths, KCNA reported.

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"The suicide attack drones to be used within different striking ranges are to perform a mission to precisely attack any enemy targets on the ground and in the sea," the agency said.

Kim said the drones were an "easy to use... component of striking power" due to their relatively low production cost and expansive range of applications, according to KCNA.

He said the North had "recently attached importance" to developing unmanned hardware systems and to integrating them with the country's overall military strategy.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the test and "mass production" of suicide drones claiming that the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory, state media outlet Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the test and "mass production" of suicide drones claiming that the introduction of such drones around the world requires an urgent update of military theory, state media outlet Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. The agency released still photographs showing Kim with the drones and quoted him saying that the competition to use such suicide drones is increasing around the world. This would not be the first time that North Korea will be launching a test for suicide drones. Pyongyang first unveiled these drones in August, with experts saying the capability may be attributed to the country's budding alliance with Russia. Also read | At air show in China, Russia agrees to sell Su-57s to foreign customers: Reports The nuclear-armed country has ratified a landmark defence pact with Moscow and is accused of deploying thousands of troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, prompting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to warn about the potential transfer of sensitive Russian military technology to North Korea. Kim on Thursday oversaw the tests of drones designed to hit both land and sea targets, produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said. "He underscored the need to build a serial production system as early as possible and go into full-scale mass production," KCNA added. The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and be deliberately crashed into enemy targets, effectively acting as guided missiles. Thursday's test saw the drones "precisely" hit targets after flying along predetermined paths, KCNA reported. Also read | More than 20 unexplained UFO sightings in one year, Pentagon's anomaly division says "The suicide attack drones to be used within different striking ranges are to perform a mission to precisely attack any enemy targets on the ground and in the sea," the agency said. Kim said the drones were an "easy to use... component of striking power" due to their relatively low production cost and expansive range of applications, according to KCNA. He said the North had "recently attached importance" to developing unmanned hardware systems and to integrating them with the country's overall military strategy. (With inputs from agencies)

Kim Jong Un orders 'mass production' of suicide drones: Report

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for sending a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling for him to be fired.&nbsp;

According to a report by The Times of Israel, Baharav-Miara sent a letter to Netanyahu on Thursday (Nov 14) suggesting him to fire Ben Gvir as police minister over his illegal attempts to intervene in police activity.&nbsp;

Ben Gvir took to X to slam Baharav-Miara as he called her letter an "attempt to coup."

"The only impeachment that should be carried out is the impeachment of a legal adviser to the government, who is trying to impeach a prime minister and dismiss a minister from his position due to political positions and policy implementation," he wrote on X.&nbsp;

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In her letter to Netanyahu, the attorney general said that Ben Gvir has seemed to violate the High Court decisions multiple times. She also accused him of violating the instructions to refrain from intervening in operational police matters.&nbsp;

“It appears that the minister is using his authority to make appointments and end the tenure of officers in a manner which constitutes an illegitimate intervention in the operational running of the police,” Baharav-Miara wrote in the letter, Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;

Ben Gvir is an ultranationalist activist-turned-lawyer with a history of security-related offences.

Baharav-Miara's letter came the same day leaders from all parties in the coalition of the Israeli government issued a statement denouncing any effort by her to force Netanyahu to step aside.&nbsp;

Reportedly&nbsp;the attorney general may deem the prime minister incapacitated while he is testifying in his ongoing corruption trial.&nbsp;

<h2>Ben Gvir On Gallant's Removal&nbsp;</h2>

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On November 6, Ben Gvir praised Prime Minister Netanyahu's sacking of Yoav Gallant, saying "absolute victory" in the country's ongoing wars was not possible under him.

"Congratulations to the prime minister for the decision to fire Gallant. With Gallant, absolute victory cannot be achieved. And the prime minister did well to remove him from his position," Ben Gvir said on Telegram.

(With inputs from agencies)

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for sending a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling for him to be fired.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir criticised Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara for sending a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling for him to be fired. According to a report by The Times of Israel, Baharav-Miara sent a letter to Netanyahu on Thursday (Nov 14) suggesting him to fire Ben Gvir as police minister over his illegal attempts to intervene in police activity. Ben Gvir took to X to slam Baharav-Miara as he called her letter an "attempt to coup." "The only impeachment that should be carried out is the impeachment of a legal adviser to the government, who is trying to impeach a prime minister and dismiss a minister from his position due to political positions and policy implementation," he wrote on X. ניסיון ההפיכה של היועצת החל. ההדחה היחידה שיש לערוך היא הדחה של יועצת משפטית לממשלה, שמנסה להוציא לנבצרות ראש ממשלה ולפטר שר מתפקידו בשל עמדות פוליטיות וישום מדיניות. — איתמר בן גביר (@itamarbengvir) November 14, 2024 × Also read | Iranian journalist kills himself in Tehran after demanding release of four prisoners In her letter to Netanyahu, the attorney general said that Ben Gvir has seemed to violate the High Court decisions multiple times. She also accused him of violating the instructions to refrain from intervening in operational police matters. “It appears that the minister is using his authority to make appointments and end the tenure of officers in a manner which constitutes an illegitimate intervention in the operational running of the police,” Baharav-Miara wrote in the letter, Times of Israel reported. Ben Gvir is an ultranationalist activist-turned-lawyer with a history of security-related offences. Baharav-Miara's letter came the same day leaders from all parties in the coalition of the Israeli government issued a statement denouncing any effort by her to force Netanyahu to step aside. Reportedly the attorney general may deem the prime minister incapacitated while he is testifying in his ongoing corruption trial. Ben Gvir On Gallant's Removal Also read | Israel launches attacks on Syria's Damascus, at least 15 killed On November 6, Ben Gvir praised Prime Minister Netanyahu's sacking of Yoav Gallant, saying "absolute victory" in the country's ongoing wars was not possible under him. "Congratulations to the prime minister for the decision to fire Gallant. With Gallant, absolute victory cannot be achieved. And the prime minister did well to remove him from his position," Ben Gvir said on Telegram. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel: Ben Gvir slams attorney general for suggesting Netanyahu to fire him, calls it 'attempt to coup'

Researchers are working to develop a substitute that could be used to supplement blood, with a shelf life of up to 42 days, which is shorter than that of natural blood. Watch in for more details!

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The Pentagon's department responsible for investigating Unidentified Flying Objects, officially known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), has said that more than 20 such incidents reported in the past year have no explanation. The Defense Department's “all-domain anomaly resolution office” (AARO) released its annual report,&nbsp;which said that these citings “merit further analysis".&nbsp;

The UAP report states that between May 1, 2023, and June 1, AARO received 757 reports of sightings. Of these, 485 were new sightings in that period while the rest were from 2021 and 2022. Most of the incidents were seen in the skies and 49 were reported to have happened in space.&nbsp;

AARO director Jon Kosloski said that some of them remain unsolved and are "true anomalies" and 21 warrant additional investigation.&nbsp;

“AARO is working closely with its [intelligence community] and [science and technology] partners to understand and attribute the 21 cases received this reporting period that merit further analysis based on reported anomalous characteristics and/or behaviours," the report says.

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“AARO will provide immediate notification to Congress should AARO identify that any cases indicate or involve a breakthrough foreign adversarial aerospace capability.”

<h2>No evidence of&nbsp;extraterrestrial beings</h2>

Meanwhile, Kosloski told reporters Thursday, that “AARO has discovered no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology.” The reports analysed in this period show no signs of the existence of breakthrough aerospace technologies.&nbsp;

AARO received 757 reports of UFO sightings but only managed to "resolve" 118 cases. Most of these sightings were attributed to “various types of balloons, birds” and drones.

The report also talked about what prevented AARO from solving the cases.

“AARO’s ability to resolve cases remains constrained by a lack of timely and actionable sensor data,” the report said. “AARO continues to address this challenge by working with military and technical partners to optimize sensor requirements, information-sharing processes, and the content of UAP reporting.” 
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The Pentagon's department responsible for investigating Unidentified Flying Objects, officially known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), has said that more than 20 such incidents reported in the past year have no explanation.

The Pentagon's department responsible for investigating Unidentified Flying Objects, officially known as unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), has said that more than 20 such incidents reported in the past year have no explanation. The Defense Department's “all-domain anomaly resolution office” (AARO) released its annual report, which said that these citings “merit further analysis". The UAP report states that between May 1, 2023, and June 1, AARO received 757 reports of sightings. Of these, 485 were new sightings in that period while the rest were from 2021 and 2022. Most of the incidents were seen in the skies and 49 were reported to have happened in space. AARO director Jon Kosloski said that some of them remain unsolved and are "true anomalies" and 21 warrant additional investigation. “AARO is working closely with its [intelligence community] and [science and technology] partners to understand and attribute the 21 cases received this reporting period that merit further analysis based on reported anomalous characteristics and/or behaviours," the report says. Also Read: Underwater alien base? 'Black' classified world: Everything that was said at UFO hearing “AARO will provide immediate notification to Congress should AARO identify that any cases indicate or involve a breakthrough foreign adversarial aerospace capability.” No evidence of extraterrestrial beings Meanwhile, Kosloski told reporters Thursday, that “AARO has discovered no verifiable evidence of extraterrestrial beings, activity, or technology.” The reports analysed in this period show no signs of the existence of breakthrough aerospace technologies. AARO received 757 reports of UFO sightings but only managed to "resolve" 118 cases. Most of these sightings were attributed to “various types of balloons, birds” and drones. The report also talked about what prevented AARO from solving the cases. “AARO’s ability to resolve cases remains constrained by a lack of timely and actionable sensor data,” the report said. “AARO continues to address this challenge by working with military and technical partners to optimize sensor requirements, information-sharing processes, and the content of UAP reporting.”

More than 20 unexplained UFO sightings in one year, Pentagon's anomaly division says

A failed bomb attack on Brazil's Supreme Court is being probed as a terrorist act with possible links to last year's uprising against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Federal Police Chief André Rodríguez has said that the explosions are being investigated as an act of terrorism and a violent attack on the democratic rule of law. Watch in for more details!

Brazil SC Bomb Attack: Police Say, Explosion Being Investigated As An Act Of Terrorism

Iranian President Masoud Pesan told the visiting head of the UN nuclear watchdog that his government was willing to resolve doubts about its atomic program ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's arrival in office. International Atomic Energy Agency Chief Rafael Grossi said achieving results in nuclear talks with Iran was vital to avoid a new conflict in the region, already inflamed by Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Iran Willing To 'Resolve Doubts' About Its Program With IAEA

Another oarfish, also known as the "doomsday fish", has come to the shore from deep waters in California. It made an appearance in San Diego County, Southern California, last week. Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography spotted the rare fish at Grandview Beach in Encinitas. The oarfish is believed to be the largest vertebrate across oceans in the world.

This is the second time that an oarfish has been seen in the San Diego area this year. The marine creature that washed ashore dead last week was smaller than the first one and measured around 10 feet long. The last time the animal was seen in California was in August and measured 12 feet.&nbsp;

The oarfish found in Encinitas has been transported to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center where it will be studied. “Like with the previous oarfish, this specimen and the samples taken from it will be able to tell us much about the biology, anatomy, genomics and life history of oarfishes,” Ben Frable, manager of the Scripps Oceanography Marine Vertebrate Collection, said.

<h2>Doomsday fish sightings</h2>

Oarfish are rarely seen by humans, but this year alone it has happened three times - twice in the US and once in Australia. According to Scripps Institution, they have only been seen 20 times in California since 1901.&nbsp;

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They live at depths of 20 metres to 200 metres and look like a silver ribbon and filter-feed on krill and crustaceans. They can grow up to a whopping 30 feet in length. When spotted on the surface, they look like serpents, adding to the tales of sea serpents.

Another oarfish was caught off the Australian coast of Darwin in September this year. Curtis Peterson from Tiwi Islands Adventures caught it and shared the photo on Fishing Australia TV on Facebook.

<h2>Why are oarfish called doomsday fish?</h2>

Oarfish live in deep temperate or tropical ocean waters and do not come out as regularly as other fish. So to spot one excites experts. But the fish is also believed to bring bad luck.

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The belief can primarily be associated with Japanese folklore which calls them harbingers of disaster. They have also been part of ancient tales of sea monsters, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History.&nbsp;

<h2>Doomsday fish - California and Japan earthquakes&nbsp;</h2>

A few incidents in the recent past have further fuelled the belief that they bring disasters. Reports suggest that more than 20 oarfish were found on the shores of Japan months before the 9.1 earthquake that struck the country in 2011.&nbsp;

The oarfish found in August was spotted on the 10th of the month, and an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit Los Angeles on August 12.&nbsp;

Zachary Heiple, a doctoral student at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, told Live Science, "There's this thought that they're a doomsday fish or a bad omen and that they seem to signal things like tsunamis or earthquakes."

However, he doesn't believe the two are linked.

Another oarfish, also known as the "doomsday fish", has come to the shore from deep waters in California. It made an appearance in San Diego County, Southern California, last week.

Another oarfish, also known as the "doomsday fish", has come to the shore from deep waters in California. It made an appearance in San Diego County, Southern California, last week. Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography spotted the rare fish at Grandview Beach in Encinitas. The oarfish is believed to be the largest vertebrate across oceans in the world. This is the second time that an oarfish has been seen in the San Diego area this year. The marine creature that washed ashore dead last week was smaller than the first one and measured around 10 feet long. The last time the animal was seen in California was in August and measured 12 feet. The oarfish found in Encinitas has been transported to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Southwest Fisheries Science Center where it will be studied. “Like with the previous oarfish, this specimen and the samples taken from it will be able to tell us much about the biology, anatomy, genomics and life history of oarfishes,” Ben Frable, manager of the Scripps Oceanography Marine Vertebrate Collection, said. Doomsday fish sightings Oarfish are rarely seen by humans, but this year alone it has happened three times - twice in the US and once in Australia. According to Scripps Institution, they have only been seen 20 times in California since 1901. Also Read: Another 'doomsday fish' makes an appearance, this time in Australia They live at depths of 20 metres to 200 metres and look like a silver ribbon and filter-feed on krill and crustaceans. They can grow up to a whopping 30 feet in length. When spotted on the surface, they look like serpents, adding to the tales of sea serpents. Another oarfish was caught off the Australian coast of Darwin in September this year. Curtis Peterson from Tiwi Islands Adventures caught it and shared the photo on Fishing Australia TV on Facebook. Why are oarfish called doomsday fish? Oarfish live in deep temperate or tropical ocean waters and do not come out as regularly as other fish. So to spot one excites experts. But the fish is also believed to bring bad luck. Also Read: 'Doomsday fish' appears in California. Two days later, earthquake hits LA The belief can primarily be associated with Japanese folklore which calls them harbingers of disaster. They have also been part of ancient tales of sea monsters, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History. Doomsday fish - California and Japan earthquakes A few incidents in the recent past have further fuelled the belief that they bring disasters. Reports suggest that more than 20 oarfish were found on the shores of Japan months before the 9.1 earthquake that struck the country in 2011. The oarfish found in August was spotted on the 10th of the month, and an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 hit Los Angeles on August 12. Zachary Heiple, a doctoral student at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, told Live Science, "There's this thought that they're a doomsday fish or a bad omen and that they seem to signal things like tsunamis or earthquakes." However, he doesn't believe the two are linked.

A second 'doomsday fish' appears in California; third global sighting this year

A federal judge on Friday granted a request by Special Counsel&nbsp;Jack&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;to pause the case against Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

In a filing with District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over the case,&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;noted that Trump won the White House race this week and is to be inaugurated as president on January 20, 2025.

He asked Chutkan to vacate the filing deadlines in the case "to afford the government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department of Justice policy."

Chutkan granted&nbsp;Smith's request without comment.

The Justice Department has a long-standing policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

Smith&nbsp;said he would file a status report with the court by December 2.

Trump is accused of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding -- the session of Congress called to certify Joe Biden's win, which was violently attacked on January 6, 2021, by a mob of the former president's supporters.

Trump is also accused of seeking to disenfranchise US voters with his false claims that he won the 2020 election.

Smith&nbsp;charged Trump with mishandling top secret documents after leaving the White House, but that case was tossed out by a federal judge in Florida, a Trump appointee, on the grounds that&nbsp;Smith&nbsp;was unlawfully appointed.

Smith&nbsp;had appealed the dismissal but is now expected to drop the appeal.&nbsp;

Trump also faces two state cases -- in New York and Georgia.

He was convicted in New York in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election to stop her from revealing an alleged 2006 sexual encounter.

Trump was scheduled to be sentenced in July, but his lawyers asked that his conviction be tossed in light of the Supreme Court immunity ruling.

Judge Juan Merchan is to rule on the dismissal motion on November 12 and has set sentencing -- should it still be necessary -- for November 26.

Trump, the first former president convicted of a crime, faces up to four years in prison on each count. As a first-time offender, however, he was considered far more likely to receive a fine and probation -- but that was before his White House win.

In Georgia, Trump faces racketeering charges over his efforts to subvert the 2020 results in the southern state, but that case will likely be frozen while he is in office under the policy of not prosecuting a sitting president.

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A federal judge on Friday granted a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to pause the case against Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

A federal judge on Friday granted a request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to pause the case against Donald Trump for conspiring to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. In a filing with District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over the case, Smith noted that Trump won the White House race this week and is to be inaugurated as president on January 20, 2025. He asked Chutkan to vacate the filing deadlines in the case "to afford the government time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department of Justice policy." Chutkan granted Smith's request without comment. The Justice Department has a long-standing policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. Smith said he would file a status report with the court by December 2. Trump is accused of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding -- the session of Congress called to certify Joe Biden's win, which was violently attacked on January 6, 2021, by a mob of the former president's supporters. Trump is also accused of seeking to disenfranchise US voters with his false claims that he won the 2020 election. Smith charged Trump with mishandling top secret documents after leaving the White House, but that case was tossed out by a federal judge in Florida, a Trump appointee, on the grounds that Smith was unlawfully appointed. Smith had appealed the dismissal but is now expected to drop the appeal. Trump also faces two state cases -- in New York and Georgia. He was convicted in New York in May of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels on the eve of the 2016 election to stop her from revealing an alleged 2006 sexual encounter. Trump was scheduled to be sentenced in July, but his lawyers asked that his conviction be tossed in light of the Supreme Court immunity ruling. Judge Juan Merchan is to rule on the dismissal motion on November 12 and has set sentencing -- should it still be necessary -- for November 26. Trump, the first former president convicted of a crime, faces up to four years in prison on each count. As a first-time offender, however, he was considered far more likely to receive a fine and probation -- but that was before his White House win. In Georgia, Trump faces racketeering charges over his efforts to subvert the 2020 results in the southern state, but that case will likely be frozen while he is in office under the policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. 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.

Trump election interference case: US judge grants request by special counsel to pause case

A car plowed through a crowd in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, killing at least 35 people and injuring 43 others.

Deadly Car Attack In China: 35 Dead, 43 Injured | What is China Hiding?

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun are likely to meet next week in Laos on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Minister's Plus meeting (ADMM +). ADMM Plus is an annual meeting that includes ASEAN defence ministers and defence ministers of eight countries – Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States.

A request has been made by the Chinese side for the meeting. This is expected to be the first ministerial meeting between the Indian and Chinese sides since the Kazan meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was seen as a breakthrough in the normalisation of ties.&nbsp;

The last meeting between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart was in April 2023 in India. That time, the then Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu had travelled to Delhi for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence Minister meeting. While the border issue dominated the meeting, the fact that Rajnath chose to do a namaste, instead of a handshake with his Chinese counterpart, showed that the ties remained frosty.&nbsp;

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Prior to the 2023 meet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the then Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe met on the sidelines of the SCO meet in Russia's Moscow in 2020, just months after the Galwan incident. The deadly clashes in Galwan, Eastern Ladakh in June of that year left 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead.

A ministerial meeting will be seen as a positive element in ties, just a month after the Kazan meeting in October at the leaders' level. The October meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit was the first bilateral meeting between Indian and Chinese leaders since the Galwan incident which led to a downfall in the ties of the two Asian giants. Following the clashes, India had banned a number of Chinese apps and increased scrutiny on Chinese investments.&nbsp;

One of the key outcomes of the Kazan meeting was that the Special Representatives on the boundary question – Indian NSA Ajit Doval and China's Wang Yi will meet at an early date. Foreign ministers of the two countries are also expected to meet at a later date. The Kazan thaw coincided with the patrolling agreement between India and China and disengagement in Depsang and Demchok at the Line of Actual Control or LAC. A revival in India-China ties could have positive ties in trading ties and comes ahead of Beijing's presidency of the SCO summit next year.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun are likely to meet next week in Laos on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Minister's Plus meeting (ADMM +).

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun are likely to meet next week in Laos on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Minister's Plus meeting (ADMM +). ADMM Plus is an annual meeting that includes ASEAN defence ministers and defence ministers of eight countries – Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the United States. A request has been made by the Chinese side for the meeting. This is expected to be the first ministerial meeting between the Indian and Chinese sides since the Kazan meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was seen as a breakthrough in the normalisation of ties. The last meeting between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart was in April 2023 in India. That time, the then Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu had travelled to Delhi for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence Minister meeting. While the border issue dominated the meeting, the fact that Rajnath chose to do a namaste, instead of a handshake with his Chinese counterpart, showed that the ties remained frosty. Also read: Indian Army Chief warns against China’s tactics along LAC, says, ‘situation stable, but not normal’ Prior to the 2023 meet, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the then Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe met on the sidelines of the SCO meet in Russia's Moscow in 2020, just months after the Galwan incident. The deadly clashes in Galwan, Eastern Ladakh in June of that year left 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead. A ministerial meeting will be seen as a positive element in ties, just a month after the Kazan meeting in October at the leaders' level. The October meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS summit was the first bilateral meeting between Indian and Chinese leaders since the Galwan incident which led to a downfall in the ties of the two Asian giants. Following the clashes, India had banned a number of Chinese apps and increased scrutiny on Chinese investments. One of the key outcomes of the Kazan meeting was that the Special Representatives on the boundary question – Indian NSA Ajit Doval and China's Wang Yi will meet at an early date. Foreign ministers of the two countries are also expected to meet at a later date. The Kazan thaw coincided with the patrolling agreement between India and China and disengagement in Depsang and Demchok at the Line of Actual Control or LAC. A revival in India-China ties could have positive ties in trading ties and comes ahead of Beijing's presidency of the SCO summit next year.

Indian, Chinese defence ministers likely to meet next week in Laos

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday (Nov 10), promised to return land currently controlled by state agencies to Tamils in the country’s war-affected north and east. This comes as Sri Lankans head to the polls today (Nov 14, 2024) for a snap parliamentary election, which serves as the first major test for the ruling National People's Power party, led by Dissanayake.

Sri Lanka Parliamentary Polls: Litmus Test For Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Authorities in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Wednesday removed wreaths, candles and offerings at the scene of a deadly car rampage that killed at least 35 people and injured dozens more on Monday. Watch this report for more details!

China Removes Memorials to Car Ramming Attack Victims

Blasts outside the Supreme Court in the capital Brasilia are being treated as a "terrorist act," Brazil's federal police director Andrei Passos Rodrigues said Thursday.

The two explosions, set off by a man who died during a failed attack late Wednesday, could have also been a violent attempt to overthrow "democratic rule of law," Rodrigues told a news conference.

"This is not an isolated act," he warned, adding that the attack was planned over a long period.

The perpetrator was identified as Francisco Wanderley Luiz, a 59-year-old member of the far-right Liberal Party (PL) of former president Jair Bolsonaro, whose supporters in January 2023 sought to violently take control of democratic institutions in Brasilia after the return to power of left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Around 7:30 pm (2230 GMT) on Wednesday, Luiz drove a bomb-laden car towards the Supreme Court, according to officials.&nbsp;

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After fuses in the car caught fire, causing an initial blast that did not set off attached explosives, Luiz was seen exiting the vehicle and running towards the court entrance.

Seconds later, another blast occurred, killing Luiz in front of the court. His body, found to be carrying what appeared to be a detonator, lay on the ground overnight until specialist police rendered it safe to be removed early Thursday.

Authorities said Luiz had been a candidate for Bolsonaro's PL in local elections in 2020 but did not win a mandate.&nbsp;

Luiz had been present in Brasilia on January 8, 2023, when Bolsonaro supporters stormed the Supreme Court, the Congress, and the presidential palace in Brasilia, but it was not known if he had taken part in the insurrection, according to Rodrigues.

The buildings of those three branches of government front onto a square called the Praca dos Tres Poderes (the Place of the Three Powers), which was the scene of Wednesday night's failed bomb attack.

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Rodrigues said Luiz had for several months been renting a place at a "strategic point" near the court building.&nbsp;

Inside, investigators found a message apparently voicing support in violent terms for the 2023 insurrection.

"We still do not know the motives of the crime," the police chief said.

While the attack was being treated as the actions of Luiz alone, he added that "the extremists are active."

Bolsonaro on Thursday denounced the attack, calling it a "sad episode."

In a social media post, he said dialogue was needed for "the defence of democracy and liberty."

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Blasts outside the Supreme Court in the capital Brasilia are being treated as a "terrorist act," Brazil's federal police director Andrei Passos Rodrigues said Thursday.

Blasts outside the Supreme Court in the capital Brasilia are being treated as a "terrorist act," Brazil's federal police director Andrei Passos Rodrigues said Thursday. The two explosions, set off by a man who died during a failed attack late Wednesday, could have also been a violent attempt to overthrow "democratic rule of law," Rodrigues told a news conference. "This is not an isolated act," he warned, adding that the attack was planned over a long period. The perpetrator was identified as Francisco Wanderley Luiz, a 59-year-old member of the far-right Liberal Party (PL) of former president Jair Bolsonaro, whose supporters in January 2023 sought to violently take control of democratic institutions in Brasilia after the return to power of left-wing President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Around 7:30 pm (2230 GMT) on Wednesday, Luiz drove a bomb-laden car towards the Supreme Court, according to officials. Also read: Bolsonaro supporter dies in suicide blast outside Brazil Supreme Court days before G20 summit After fuses in the car caught fire, causing an initial blast that did not set off attached explosives, Luiz was seen exiting the vehicle and running towards the court entrance. Seconds later, another blast occurred, killing Luiz in front of the court. His body, found to be carrying what appeared to be a detonator, lay on the ground overnight until specialist police rendered it safe to be removed early Thursday. Authorities said Luiz had been a candidate for Bolsonaro's PL in local elections in 2020 but did not win a mandate. Luiz had been present in Brasilia on January 8, 2023, when Bolsonaro supporters stormed the Supreme Court, the Congress, and the presidential palace in Brasilia, but it was not known if he had taken part in the insurrection, according to Rodrigues. The buildings of those three branches of government front onto a square called the Praca dos Tres Poderes (the Place of the Three Powers), which was the scene of Wednesday night's failed bomb attack. Watch | Brazil Pledges To Reduce Green House Gas Emissions By 2035 × Rodrigues said Luiz had for several months been renting a place at a "strategic point" near the court building. Inside, investigators found a message apparently voicing support in violent terms for the 2023 insurrection. "We still do not know the motives of the crime," the police chief said. While the attack was being treated as the actions of Luiz alone, he added that "the extremists are active." Bolsonaro on Thursday denounced the attack, calling it a "sad episode." In a social media post, he said dialogue was needed for "the defence of democracy and liberty." 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.

Brazilian police treats Supreme Court bomb blast as 'terror attack', says was 'planned over a long period'

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