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A Russian court on Tuesday (Nov. 12) sentenced an elderly pediatrician to five and a half years in prison for criticising the war in Ukraine during a patient visit.&nbsp;

This comes after the mother of one of her patients publicly denounced her for comments she allegedly made about Russian soldiers in Ukraine during a private consultation in January.&nbsp;

68-year-old Nadezhda Buyanova was accused by the ex-wife of a soldier killed in Ukraine of referring to her child's father as a "legitimate target of Ukraine" and saying Russia was "guilty" in the ongoing war.&nbsp;

Buyanova was jailed on charges of "disseminating false information” about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine.&nbsp;

Since the beginning of the Ukraine invasion in 2022, Russia has adopted a law against spreading "fake" information widely to silence differing opinions, reported the Guardian.&nbsp;

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Buyanova was born in Lviv, Ukraine, but has been a resident of Russia for a long time.&nbsp;

In her statement, she insisted on her innocence, saying that she had not discussed the war with the boy or his mother.

Her defence argued that she had been targeted because of her Ukrainian heritage, noting that prosecutors had no solid evidence to prove she had spoken against the war.

Moreover, there is no audio recording from the consultation room, and prosecutors relied only on the testimony of the seven-year-old boy and his mother, Anastasia Akinshina.

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Akinshina made a video that was quickly picked by pro-Kremlin media, in which she said, "I won’t let them sweep it up under the carpet!”&nbsp;

The case went viral after which Alexander Bastrykin, the hardline head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, vowed to take it under his personal control.&nbsp;

However, the case has attracted widespread condemnation from human rights groups, with Memorial, a prominent Russian human rights organisation, listing Buyanova as a political prisoner.&nbsp;

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A Russian court on Tuesday (Nov. 12) sentenced an elderly pediatrician to five and a half years in prison for criticising the war in Ukraine during a patient visit.

A Russian court on Tuesday (Nov. 12) sentenced an elderly pediatrician to five and a half years in prison for criticising the war in Ukraine during a patient visit. This comes after the mother of one of her patients publicly denounced her for comments she allegedly made about Russian soldiers in Ukraine during a private consultation in January. 68-year-old Nadezhda Buyanova was accused by the ex-wife of a soldier killed in Ukraine of referring to her child's father as a "legitimate target of Ukraine" and saying Russia was "guilty" in the ongoing war. Buyanova was jailed on charges of "disseminating false information” about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Since the beginning of the Ukraine invasion in 2022, Russia has adopted a law against spreading "fake" information widely to silence differing opinions, reported the Guardian. Also read: Russian court sentences French researcher to 3 years' jail for breaching 'foreign agent' law Buyanova was born in Lviv, Ukraine, but has been a resident of Russia for a long time. In her statement, she insisted on her innocence, saying that she had not discussed the war with the boy or his mother. Her defence argued that she had been targeted because of her Ukrainian heritage, noting that prosecutors had no solid evidence to prove she had spoken against the war. Moreover, there is no audio recording from the consultation room, and prosecutors relied only on the testimony of the seven-year-old boy and his mother, Anastasia Akinshina. Watch | Russian Court Imposes $2.5 Decillion Fine on Google, Surpassing Global GDP × Akinshina made a video that was quickly picked by pro-Kremlin media, in which she said, "I won’t let them sweep it up under the carpet!” The case went viral after which Alexander Bastrykin, the hardline head of Russia’s Investigative Committee, vowed to take it under his personal control. However, the case has attracted widespread condemnation from human rights groups, with Memorial, a prominent Russian human rights organisation, listing Buyanova as a political prisoner. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian doctor gets five years' jail for criticising war in Ukraine during private consultation with patient

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India also called on developed nations to provide financing that is “adequate, predictable, accessible, grant-based, low-interest, and long-term”. New Delhi also stressed the need to establish carbon market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement that utilise carbon credits to incentivise low-carbon development, without creating barriers to trade.

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The world’s largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) on Tuesday meanwhile introduced a climate financing scheme, pledging $120 billion to poorer nations by the year 2030.

This marks a significant hike from the $75 billion raised in 2023 and a mere $60.9 billion raised in 2022 by the MDBs.

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Notably, MDB group includes major institutions like the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Asian Development Bank. "While the scale of MDBs' financial commitments is essential, MDBs’ most significant impact comes from our ability to drive transformative change," the group said in a statement.

<h2>UN climate chief says action on climate change ‘robust’</h2>

Earlier, the UN climate chief Simon Stiell told the gathering that despite the victory of Donald Trump in US, global action on climate change remains “robust.” Trump earlier vowed to withdraw US from the Paris Agreement.

“Many of you have been reporting on the climate implications of political events in the last weeks. I’ll just say this: our process is strong. It’s robust, and it will endure,” said Stiell.

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Washington’s top envoy, John Podesta, also said Trump’s victory didn’t threaten American co-operation on the issue of climate change.

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India on Tuesday (Nov 12) emphasised the need for a carbon market mechanism at the annual COP29 climate negotiations currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. India called for a mechanism that doesn’t create trade barriers, while also pitching a recalibration of climate finance under the updated goals.

India on Tuesday (Nov 12) emphasised the need for a carbon market mechanism at the annual COP29 climate negotiations currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. India called for a mechanism that doesn’t create trade barriers, while also pitching a recalibration of climate finance under the updated goals. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) asks developed nations to offer annual climate finance for climate action projects in developing countries. India also called on developed nations to provide financing that is “adequate, predictable, accessible, grant-based, low-interest, and long-term”. New Delhi also stressed the need to establish carbon market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement that utilise carbon credits to incentivise low-carbon development, without creating barriers to trade. World’s top banks vow $120bn aid to poorer nations The world’s largest multilateral development banks (MDBs) on Tuesday meanwhile introduced a climate financing scheme, pledging $120 billion to poorer nations by the year 2030. This marks a significant hike from the $75 billion raised in 2023 and a mere $60.9 billion raised in 2022 by the MDBs. Also read: COP29 to spotlight divided global energy transitions amid U.S. climate setbacks Notably, MDB group includes major institutions like the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and the Asian Development Bank. "While the scale of MDBs' financial commitments is essential, MDBs’ most significant impact comes from our ability to drive transformative change," the group said in a statement. UN climate chief says action on climate change ‘robust’ Earlier, the UN climate chief Simon Stiell told the gathering that despite the victory of Donald Trump in US, global action on climate change remains “robust.” Trump earlier vowed to withdraw US from the Paris Agreement. “Many of you have been reporting on the climate implications of political events in the last weeks. I’ll just say this: our process is strong. It’s robust, and it will endure,” said Stiell. Watch: World Leaders Skip COP29 Summit In Baku × Washington’s top envoy, John Podesta, also said Trump’s victory didn’t threaten American co-operation on the issue of climate change. (With inputs from agencies)

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A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) delayed proceedings of US President-elect&nbsp;Donald Trump in the hush money trial case.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure&nbsp;to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.&nbsp;

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit as he failed to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.&nbsp;

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MK Stalin, the chief minister of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, has written to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, highlighting the increasing frequency of arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy.&nbsp;

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A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) delayed proceedings of US President-elect Donald Trump in the hush money trial case. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.

A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) delayed proceedings of US President-elect Donald Trump in the hush money trial case. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby stepped down after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal. Click on the headlines to read more Trump hush money case: Proceedings delayed by New York judge until Nov 19 A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) halted proceedings in the hush money trial case involving US presidential election winner Donald Trump, documents show. The charges stemmed from hush money allegedly paid to a porn star. Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over improper handling of UK Church abuse scandal The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit as he failed to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal. Thai police on high alert as Mossad confirms terror plot targeting Israeli tourists Israeli spy agency Mossad confirmed Tuesday (Nov. 12) that there was a credible threat of a plot to target Israeli tourists in Thailand. Earlier, Thailand police sounded an alarm following an internal warning that Israeli tourists may be targeted in a potential terror attack. Chinese man kills at least 35 in hit-and-run car attack, was upset over divorce settlement A suspected hit-and-run attack by a 62-year-old man on Monday (November 11) evening at a sports centre in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, killed 35 people, and left 43 injured, China's state television CCTV reported. COP 29: India pitches for fair carbon market scheme; top banks pledge $120bn aid to poor nations India on Tuesday (Nov 12) emphasised the need for a carbon market mechanism at the annual COP29 climate negotiations currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. India called for a mechanism that doesn’t create trade barriers, while also pitching a recalibration of climate finance under the updated goals. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) asks developed nations to offer annual climate finance for climate action projects in developing countries. Germany heads for snap elections on February 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's party coalition collapsed Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week. Sri Lankan Navy's arrest of Indian fishers in 2024 is the highest in seven years MK Stalin, the chief minister of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, has written to Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, highlighting the increasing frequency of arrests of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy. American women stockpile contraceptive pills before Trump's term begins over abortion access concerns Around a week after the US Presidential elections and Donald Trump's victory, the electoral decision has left some women fearful for abortion access nationwide. With this, there has been a surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives, including the morning-after pill Plan B, according to retailers. 'ICC will ban Pakistan if...,' Former Pak cricketer on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy drama Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has said that if India don't come to play to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy then the hosts should get the points for the match but no hybrid model should be deployed. The statement comes as India have made it clear that they won't be going to Pakistan and the hosts are not ready go for the hybrid model. Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies kicks off Academy Awards campaign as ‘Lost Ladies’ Laapataa Ladies was earlier selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2025. To kick off their Academy Awards campaign, the makers took to their Instagram account to reveal a new poster on Tuesday (Nov 12).

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit over his&nbsp;failure&nbsp;to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.

This comes days after a report stated that he was not able to conduct a proper inquiry into claims alleging more than 100 boys and young men were abused decades ago at Christian summer camps.

This led to intense pressure on Welby, a spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide.&nbsp;

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Moreover, one senior figure in the church, the bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, called on him publicly to step aside.

“It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility for the long and retraumatizing period between 2013 and 2024," Welby said in a statement.&nbsp;

He added that he had sought permission to resign from King Charles III. “I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.”

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“The last few days have renewed my long-felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England. For nearly twelve years I have struggled to introduce improvements. It is for others to judge what has been done.”

Last week, Welby said that he had considered resigning over his "shameful" decision not to act to deal with reports of abuse by Smyth, a powerful and charismatic barrister who died in 2018 when he was informed of them in 2013.

Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, issued a statement on Monday, stating that Welby had “apologised profoundly both for his own failures and omissions, and for the wickedness, concealment, and abuse by the church more widely”, but did not intend to resign.

Welby was scheduled to retire in 2026. His early resignation&nbsp;brings a premature end to the tenure of the country's best-known cleric, who became the leader of the Church of England at a time of tension between liberals and traditionalists.

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The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Tuesday (Nov 12) announced his resignation after facing huge pressure to quit over his failure to ensure a proper investigation into an abuse scandal. This comes days after a report stated that he was not able to conduct a proper inquiry into claims alleging more than 100 boys and young men were abused decades ago at Christian summer camps. This led to intense pressure on Welby, a spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide. Also read: Britain redefines 'extremism' in the face of rising hate crimes, critics call it a threat to free speech Moreover, one senior figure in the church, the bishop of Newcastle, Helen-Ann Hartley, called on him publicly to step aside. “It is very clear that I must take personal and institutional responsibility for the long and retraumatizing period between 2013 and 2024," Welby said in a statement. He added that he had sought permission to resign from King Charles III. “I hope this decision makes clear how seriously the Church of England understands the need for change and our profound commitment to creating a safer church. As I step down I do so in sorrow with all victims and survivors of abuse.” Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury.https://t.co/aNnuLBMapo pic.twitter.com/pIIR1911QU — Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) November 12, 2024 × “The last few days have renewed my long-felt and profound sense of shame at the historic safeguarding failures of the Church of England. For nearly twelve years I have struggled to introduce improvements. It is for others to judge what has been done.” Last week, Welby said that he had considered resigning over his "shameful" decision not to act to deal with reports of abuse by Smyth, a powerful and charismatic barrister who died in 2018 when he was informed of them in 2013. Lambeth Palace, the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, issued a statement on Monday, stating that Welby had “apologised profoundly both for his own failures and omissions, and for the wickedness, concealment, and abuse by the church more widely”, but did not intend to resign. Welby was scheduled to retire in 2026. His early resignation brings a premature end to the tenure of the country's best-known cleric, who became the leader of the Church of England at a time of tension between liberals and traditionalists. (With inputs from agencies)

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A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) halted proceedings in the hush money trial case involving&nbsp;US President-elect Donald Trump, documents show.&nbsp;The charges stemmed from hush money allegedly paid to a porn star.&nbsp;

Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing the case, had given himself the Nov. 12 deadline to decide&nbsp;whether Trump's conviction could be vacated due to the Supreme Court's July decision on presidential immunity. Trump had also been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26.

Now, the proceedings have been halted till Nov. 19.&nbsp;

The judge made the decision following a recommendation from&nbsp;the office of the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, who referred to Trump's victory in the 2024 elections. Trump had earlier asked&nbsp;Bragg to agree to the delay.

Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court ruled that Trump can’t be prosecuted for actions that were within his constitutional powers as president in a landmark decision, recognising for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution.

"We conclude that under our constitutional structure of separated powers, the nature of presidential power requires that a former president have some immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts during his tenure in office," the top court had said.

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US President Joe Biden had slammed the ruling, saying it sets a wrong and dangerous precedent.

"This nation was founded on the principle that there are no kings in America ... no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States," said Biden.

The 78-year-old is facing up to four years in prison after being convicted of 34 counts of felony for making hush&nbsp;payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

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Now, legal experts are saying Trump won’t have a hard time in getting these convictions nullified as he would be occupying the highest office in the country for the next four years.

(With inputs from agencies)

A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) halted proceedings in the hush money trial case involving US President-elect Donald Trump, documents show. The charges stemmed from hush money allegedly paid to a porn star.

A New York state judge on Tuesday (Nov. 12) halted proceedings in the hush money trial case involving US President-elect Donald Trump, documents show. The charges stemmed from hush money allegedly paid to a porn star. Juan Merchan, the judge overseeing the case, had given himself the Nov. 12 deadline to decide whether Trump's conviction could be vacated due to the Supreme Court's July decision on presidential immunity. Trump had also been scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 26. Now, the proceedings have been halted till Nov. 19. The judge made the decision following a recommendation from the office of the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, who referred to Trump's victory in the 2024 elections. Trump had earlier asked Bragg to agree to the delay. Earlier this year, the US Supreme Court ruled that Trump can’t be prosecuted for actions that were within his constitutional powers as president in a landmark decision, recognising for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution. "We conclude that under our constitutional structure of separated powers, the nature of presidential power requires that a former president have some immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts during his tenure in office," the top court had said. Also read: Trump Media reports $19.2 million loss in Q3, revenue declines on election day filing US President Joe Biden had slammed the ruling, saying it sets a wrong and dangerous precedent. "This nation was founded on the principle that there are no kings in America ... no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States," said Biden. The 78-year-old is facing up to four years in prison after being convicted of 34 counts of felony for making hush payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. Also read: Kai Trump drops Election Night vlog revealing behind-the-scenes moments from Trump`s victory Now, legal experts are saying Trump won’t have a hard time in getting these convictions nullified as he would be occupying the highest office in the country for the next four years. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump hush money case: New York judge delays proceedings until Nov 19

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Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

The country's two biggest parties agreed on the early timetable, which will see centre-left leader Scholz seek a vote of confidence on December 16, said Rolf Muetzenich, the parliamentary leader of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD).

This would pave the way for the February vote in a compromise hammered out with the conservative opposition Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Bavarian allies CSU.

The agreement seeks to quickly restore political stability at a time when Europe's biggest economy is set to shrink for a second year in a row and amid heightened geopolitical volatility, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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The election date would mean Germany will be ruled by a lame-duck chancellor and stuck in the middle of its campaign period when Donald Trump is inaugurated as US president on January 20.

Embattled Scholz, who wants to run again despite poor poll ratings, initially suggested an election in late March but came under heavy pressure from all other parties to speed up the process.

The CDU is riding high in the polls and its leader, Friedrich Merz, had pushed strongly for an election as early as possible—a demand backed by two-thirds of voters, according to a recent survey.

Watch |&nbsp;German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Agrees For Early Trust Vote

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"We don't have unlimited time to elect a new government in Germany, regardless of who leads it... because the world around us is not waiting," Merz said on Tuesday.

"It's not as if everyone is holding their breath and watching Germany in fascination, as decisions are taken in Europe, Asia and the United States.&nbsp;

"The world expects a Germany that is capable of taking action."

<h2>Winter election campaign&nbsp;</h2>

The February 23 date would force politicians to run their campaigns in the dark and cold of winter, when voters will be less enthusiastic to flock to outdoor events than during the usual summer campaign seasons.

Scholz is expected to lose the confidence vote in the lower house of parliament, after which President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will have 21 days to dissolve the Bundestag.

Elections have to be held within 60 days of the dissolution.

Scholz took office in late 2021, taking over from the CDU's Angela Merkel, in a three-way coalition with the left-leaning Greens and the liberal and pro-business Free Democrats (FDP).

But mounting differences over economic and fiscal policy came to a head last week when Scholz fired the rebellious FDP finance minister Christian Linder, prompting the small party to leave the government.

Since then, Scholz's SPD and the Greens have carried on in a minority government that would need opposition support to pass any laws—something the CDU/CSU had rejected in the absence of clarity on an election date.

<h2>Future scenarios&nbsp;</h2>

Scholz's coalition marked the first time a tripartite alliance has ruled at the federal level, and it may not be the last, given Germany's increasingly fragmented political party landscape.

Fears about immigration have driven the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It is now polling at close to 20 percent, but other parties have pledged to shun it as a coalition partner.

The latest polls put the centre-right CDU/CSU alliance firmly in the lead at 32 percent.

To win a majority, however, the conservatives would likely need the future backing of the SPD, which is currently polling at 15.5 percent, in a so-called grand coalition, plus a third party.

Contenders for that spot, according to current polling, would be either the FDP, with five percent support, or possibly the Greens, who are polling at 11 percent.

Lindner, who has said he wants to be finance minister again, on Tuesday welcomed the date for new elections, saying, "Happily we now have clarity on this question."

He earlier said that he thought Merz "will almost certainly be the next chancellor of Germany. The only question is, Who will chancellor Merz govern with?"

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Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week.

Germany is headed for snap elections on February 23, the main parties agreed Tuesday, aiming to form a stable government after Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition collapsed last week. The country's two biggest parties agreed on the early timetable, which will see centre-left leader Scholz seek a vote of confidence on December 16, said Rolf Muetzenich, the parliamentary leader of Scholz's Social Democrats (SPD). This would pave the way for the February vote in a compromise hammered out with the conservative opposition Christian Democrats (CDU) and their Bavarian allies CSU. The agreement seeks to quickly restore political stability at a time when Europe's biggest economy is set to shrink for a second year in a row and amid heightened geopolitical volatility, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East. Also read: Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz fires finance minister, ending his three-party ruling coalition The election date would mean Germany will be ruled by a lame-duck chancellor and stuck in the middle of its campaign period when Donald Trump is inaugurated as US president on January 20. Embattled Scholz, who wants to run again despite poor poll ratings, initially suggested an election in late March but came under heavy pressure from all other parties to speed up the process. The CDU is riding high in the polls and its leader, Friedrich Merz, had pushed strongly for an election as early as possible—a demand backed by two-thirds of voters, according to a recent survey. Watch | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Agrees For Early Trust Vote × "We don't have unlimited time to elect a new government in Germany, regardless of who leads it... because the world around us is not waiting," Merz said on Tuesday. "It's not as if everyone is holding their breath and watching Germany in fascination, as decisions are taken in Europe, Asia and the United States. "The world expects a Germany that is capable of taking action." Winter election campaign The February 23 date would force politicians to run their campaigns in the dark and cold of winter, when voters will be less enthusiastic to flock to outdoor events than during the usual summer campaign seasons. Scholz is expected to lose the confidence vote in the lower house of parliament, after which President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will have 21 days to dissolve the Bundestag. Elections have to be held within 60 days of the dissolution. Scholz took office in late 2021, taking over from the CDU's Angela Merkel, in a three-way coalition with the left-leaning Greens and the liberal and pro-business Free Democrats (FDP). But mounting differences over economic and fiscal policy came to a head last week when Scholz fired the rebellious FDP finance minister Christian Linder, prompting the small party to leave the government. Since then, Scholz's SPD and the Greens have carried on in a minority government that would need opposition support to pass any laws—something the CDU/CSU had rejected in the absence of clarity on an election date. Future scenarios Scholz's coalition marked the first time a tripartite alliance has ruled at the federal level, and it may not be the last, given Germany's increasingly fragmented political party landscape. Fears about immigration have driven the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. It is now polling at close to 20 percent, but other parties have pledged to shun it as a coalition partner. The latest polls put the centre-right CDU/CSU alliance firmly in the lead at 32 percent. To win a majority, however, the conservatives would likely need the future backing of the SPD, which is currently polling at 15.5 percent, in a so-called grand coalition, plus a third party. Contenders for that spot, according to current polling, would be either the FDP, with five percent support, or possibly the Greens, who are polling at 11 percent. Lindner, who has said he wants to be finance minister again, on Tuesday welcomed the date for new elections, saying, "Happily we now have clarity on this question." He earlier said that he thought Merz "will almost certainly be the next chancellor of Germany. The only question is, Who will chancellor Merz govern with?" 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.

Germany heads for snap elections on February 23 after collapse of coalition

Around a week after the US Presidential elections and Donald Trump's victory, the electoral decision has left some women fearful for abortion access nationwide. With this, there has been a surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives, including the morning-after pill Plan B, according to retailers.&nbsp;

This surge in sales highlights that women are concerned about how the incoming Trump term could restrict their access to emergency contraception, and they are preparing now, Monica Cepak, CEO of the sexual and reproductive telehealth company Wisp said.&nbsp;

Wisp offers two types of emergency contraception online&nbsp;and said its sale has gone up about 1000 per cent in just one day after Tuesday's election.

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“We are seeing women actually stockpile emergency contraception pills,” Cepak said. “We actually recently launched multipacks of Plan B, and this was the driver of a lot of the increase in orders that we saw. About 90 per cent of emergency contraception orders are those multipacks.”

At another sexual and vaginal health firm, Winx Health, a startup, the sales of its morning-after pill Restart were up 315 per cent on the day after the election compared with the 24 hours before the US polls.&nbsp;

“Things skyrocketed immediately,” said Cynthia Plotch, co-founder of Winx Health.

Watch |&nbsp;US Elections: Voters Go In Different Directions On Donald Trump and Abortion Rights

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“We’re seeing the majority of these sales come from our multipack. So it’s not that women are buying a single product. They’re stockpiling to have them on hand for themselves, for their friends, for their sisters,” Plotch said.

“Something that I am taking away from this experience is that women are smart. Women are savvy. We didn’t make our bodies political. They were made to be political pawns, and now we’re learning how to take back that control,” she said. “I think that is why we are seeing the trends that we are seeing.”

Meanwhile, some physicians reported a surge in patients asking not only about their options for these types of emergency contraception, but also long-acting contraception like intrauterine devices, or IUDs.&nbsp;

Moreover, some of these patients are also asking to receive either medications or procedures before US President-elect Trump is sworn into office in January.&nbsp;

Two days after the election, Dr Clayton Alfonso, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Duke Health in North Carolina, said, "I had four requests from patients for either permanent sterilization or an IUD, and all four of them were saying, ‘Can I please get this done before inauguration?’"&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Around a week after the US Presidential elections and Donald Trump's victory, the electoral decision has left some women fearful for abortion access nationwide. With this, there has been a surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives, including the morning-after pill Plan B, according to retailers.

Around a week after the US Presidential elections and Donald Trump's victory, the electoral decision has left some women fearful for abortion access nationwide. With this, there has been a surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives, including the morning-after pill Plan B, according to retailers. This surge in sales highlights that women are concerned about how the incoming Trump term could restrict their access to emergency contraception, and they are preparing now, Monica Cepak, CEO of the sexual and reproductive telehealth company Wisp said. Wisp offers two types of emergency contraception online and said its sale has gone up about 1000 per cent in just one day after Tuesday's election. Also read: US women begin ‘MATGA’ movement after Trump’s victory, fantasise poisoning men “We are seeing women actually stockpile emergency contraception pills,” Cepak said. “We actually recently launched multipacks of Plan B, and this was the driver of a lot of the increase in orders that we saw. About 90 per cent of emergency contraception orders are those multipacks.” At another sexual and vaginal health firm, Winx Health, a startup, the sales of its morning-after pill Restart were up 315 per cent on the day after the election compared with the 24 hours before the US polls. “Things skyrocketed immediately,” said Cynthia Plotch, co-founder of Winx Health. Watch | US Elections: Voters Go In Different Directions On Donald Trump and Abortion Rights × “We’re seeing the majority of these sales come from our multipack. So it’s not that women are buying a single product. They’re stockpiling to have them on hand for themselves, for their friends, for their sisters,” Plotch said. “Something that I am taking away from this experience is that women are smart. Women are savvy. We didn’t make our bodies political. They were made to be political pawns, and now we’re learning how to take back that control,” she said. “I think that is why we are seeing the trends that we are seeing.” Meanwhile, some physicians reported a surge in patients asking not only about their options for these types of emergency contraception, but also long-acting contraception like intrauterine devices, or IUDs. Moreover, some of these patients are also asking to receive either medications or procedures before US President-elect Trump is sworn into office in January. Two days after the election, Dr Clayton Alfonso, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Duke Health in North Carolina, said, "I had four requests from patients for either permanent sterilization or an IUD, and all four of them were saying, ‘Can I please get this done before inauguration?’" (With inputs from agencies)

American women stockpile contraceptive pills before Trump's term begins over abortion access concerns

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Israeli spy agency Mossad confirmed Tuesday (Nov. 12) that there was a credible threat of a plot to target Israeli tourists in Thailand. Earlier, Thailand police sounded an alarm following an internal warning that Israeli tourists may be targeted in a potential terror attack.

The warning came just ahead of the Nov. 15 Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan Island, an event popular among young Israelis. Ynet news agency reported that Thai police have intensified operations over the past days in the wake of alert and credible information hinting at a plot against tens of thousands of Israelis.

“Following recent information and the increasing fear of an attack on Israelis and Jews across Thailand, the National Security Council (NSC) urges Israelis in Thailand to heighten their alertness and heed updates," the warning message said.

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The NSC advised people against flaunting their Israeli or Jewish identity in public and sharing travel plans on social media. The warning message, meanwhile, asked people to stay away from Israeli community events and to share information with local authorities about any suspicious activities.

The Full Moon gatherings are all-night beach parties held in Thailand since 1985. The event is highly popular among Israeli youth and before the COVID-19 pandemic, these parties would see participation of over half a million visitors annually.

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The Thai terror plot is uncovered weeks after a similar alert was issued for Israeli tourists visiting the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka. Israel’s national security council in October had called on Israelis to leave the country immediately. Three suspects, all allegedly linked to Iran, were later arrested in the Sri Lanka plot case.

The recent warning for Israeli tourists in Thailand comes after a pro-Palestinian mob attacked dozens of Israelis in Amsterdam who had gone there to attend a soccer match of an Israeli team on November 7 and 8 nights.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli spy agency Mossad confirmed Tuesday (Nov. 12) that there was a credible threat of a plot to target Israeli tourists in Thailand. Earlier, Thailand police sounded an alarm following an internal warning that Israeli tourists may be targeted in a potential terror attack.

Israeli spy agency Mossad confirmed Tuesday (Nov. 12) that there was a credible threat of a plot to target Israeli tourists in Thailand. Earlier, Thailand police sounded an alarm following an internal warning that Israeli tourists may be targeted in a potential terror attack. The warning came just ahead of the Nov. 15 Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan Island, an event popular among young Israelis. Ynet news agency reported that Thai police have intensified operations over the past days in the wake of alert and credible information hinting at a plot against tens of thousands of Israelis. “Following recent information and the increasing fear of an attack on Israelis and Jews across Thailand, the National Security Council (NSC) urges Israelis in Thailand to heighten their alertness and heed updates," the warning message said. Also read: Ex-Trump aides warn Israeli ministers not to assume he will support annexing West Bank: Report The NSC advised people against flaunting their Israeli or Jewish identity in public and sharing travel plans on social media. The warning message, meanwhile, asked people to stay away from Israeli community events and to share information with local authorities about any suspicious activities. The Full Moon gatherings are all-night beach parties held in Thailand since 1985. The event is highly popular among Israeli youth and before the COVID-19 pandemic, these parties would see participation of over half a million visitors annually. Also read: IDF says four Israeli soldiers killed in Northern Gaza after 14 Palestinians killed in air strike The Thai terror plot is uncovered weeks after a similar alert was issued for Israeli tourists visiting the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka. Israel’s national security council in October had called on Israelis to leave the country immediately. Three suspects, all allegedly linked to Iran, were later arrested in the Sri Lanka plot case. The recent warning for Israeli tourists in Thailand comes after a pro-Palestinian mob attacked dozens of Israelis in Amsterdam who had gone there to attend a soccer match of an Israeli team on November 7 and 8 nights. (With inputs from agencies)

Thai police on high alert as Mossad confirms terror plot targeting Israeli tourists

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After the incident of Gisele Pelicot in France, who was raped by her ex-husband and 50 other men, rape victims in England and Wales have echoed Pelicot's message saying that "shame belongs to perpetrators, not them", in the largest-ever survey of rape and sexual assault survivors, according to the government’s key adviser on the crime.

Three-quarters of respondents to the survey of rape and sexual assault survivors said their mental health was damaged “as a direct result of what police did, or failed to do, in their case".&nbsp;

Moreover, only one in 10 said they would report again, the researchers stated.&nbsp;

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However, how the criminal justice system deals with rape since 2021 shows the first "green shoots" of improving victims' experience of the criminal justice system.&nbsp;

Respondents after July last year were eight per cent likely to report damage to their mental health because of the police.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, only two in five respondents agreed that policing is doing fine.

Watch |&nbsp;France: Gisele Pelicot Narrates Her Harrowing Tale In Court

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Only one in five said that they have been pressured by officers to withdraw the case, with black and minority ethnic survivors having worse experiences than white respondents.&nbsp;

In December 2023, charges for sexual offences were up by 18 per cent compared with the previous year, while adult rape charges increased by 38 per cent in the same period.&nbsp;

“Some victims are getting better service now, but not all,” said Katrin Hohl, the lead researcher and the government’s independent adviser on rape.&nbsp;

“There are green shoots but there is clearly a long way to go. This is the first clear indication that Operation Soteria is the right model to back," she added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After the incident of Gisele Pelicot in France, who was raped by her ex-husband and 50 other men, rape victims in England and Wales have echoed Pelicot's message saying that "shame belongs to perpetrators, not them", in the largest-ever survey of rape and sexual assault survivors, according to the government’s key adviser on the crime.

After the incident of Gisele Pelicot in France, who was raped by her ex-husband and 50 other men, rape victims in England and Wales have echoed Pelicot's message saying that "shame belongs to perpetrators, not them", in the largest-ever survey of rape and sexual assault survivors, according to the government’s key adviser on the crime. Three-quarters of respondents to the survey of rape and sexual assault survivors said their mental health was damaged “as a direct result of what police did, or failed to do, in their case". Moreover, only one in 10 said they would report again, the researchers stated. Also read: Avignon rapist husband wanted to offer wife to truckers, raped her in a motorway rest area However, how the criminal justice system deals with rape since 2021 shows the first "green shoots" of improving victims' experience of the criminal justice system. Respondents after July last year were eight per cent likely to report damage to their mental health because of the police. Meanwhile, only two in five respondents agreed that policing is doing fine. Watch | France: Gisele Pelicot Narrates Her Harrowing Tale In Court × Only one in five said that they have been pressured by officers to withdraw the case, with black and minority ethnic survivors having worse experiences than white respondents. In December 2023, charges for sexual offences were up by 18 per cent compared with the previous year, while adult rape charges increased by 38 per cent in the same period. “Some victims are getting better service now, but not all,” said Katrin Hohl, the lead researcher and the government’s independent adviser on rape. “There are green shoots but there is clearly a long way to go. This is the first clear indication that Operation Soteria is the right model to back," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

Mental health of rape survivors in England, Wales damaged because of 'what police do, or fails to do': Report

Washington US Presidential Election 2024:&nbsp;The 2024 presidential election in the United States recently concluded, with Republican candidate Donald Trump winning 312 electoral votes, well above the 270 mark that a candidate needs to secure to win the presidency. Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris won the US state of Washington.

<h2>Washington US Presidential Election 2024</h2>

Voters in the US state of Washington headed to the polls on November 5, like the rest of the country. Washington, officially known as the State of Washington or often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the US capital (Washington DC) has 12 electoral votes.

While the state has witnessed some back and forth between Democratic and Republican presidential candidates over the years, Washington is now considered a solid blue state.&nbsp;

Since 1988, Washington state has voted for every Democratic presidential candidate from Michael Dukakis who ran against George HW Bush (Republican) to incumbent President Joe Biden&nbsp;who won the state by a large margin against Donald Trump in 2020.&nbsp;

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According to a pre-election poll conducted by Public Policy Polling of North Carolina, Kamala Harris had a comfortable lead over Donald Trump in Washington state with 55 per cent of those polled saying that they would vote for the vice president.

<h2>How many Senate seats went&nbsp;for election in the state? Who are the candidates?</h2>

Voters in Washington state also headed to the polls to elect one candidate to serve in the US Senate. Two senators represent Washington on Capitol Hill, and prior to the election, both seats were held by Democrats.&nbsp;

This continued following the win of incumbent Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat, who has held office for four terms and ran for reelection against Republican Raul Garcia.&nbsp;

Following the 2024 election, Cantwell won the senate seat with 59.6 per cent of votes. She previously served in the state House of Representatives (1987-1993) and represented Washington at the US House on Capitol Hill from 1993 to 1995.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Garcia, an emergency room doctor, had no elected experience, but he did run for governor in 2020 and won 5.4 per cent of the vote.

<h2>How many House of Representatives seats went&nbsp;for election in the state?</h2>

Voters in Washington state also elected 10 candidates to serve in the US House of Representatives from each of the state’s 10 House districts.&nbsp;

According to the Associated Press, the Democrats won eight seats – Suzan DelBene (WA 1), Rick Larsen (WA 2), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA 3), Emily Randall (WA 6), Pramila Jayapal (WA 7), Kim Schrier (WA 8), Adam Smith (WA 9), and Marilyn Strickland (WA 10).&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Republicans managed to secure&nbsp;two – Dan Newhouse (WA 4) and Michael Baumgartner (WA 5).

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<h2>Who won the presidential election in the state in 2020?</h2>

In 2020, President Biden won Washington state with 2,369,612 votes (58 per cent), while Trump managed to garner some 1,584,651 votes (38.8 per cent).&nbsp;

<h2>Results of 2024 election</h2>

The incumbent US Vice President Harris won Washington state’s 12 electoral votes with 20,98,796 votes (58.1 per cent) while her Republican rival Trump managed to garner some 14,07,145 votes (38.9 per cent). 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Washington US Presidential Election 2024: The 2024 presidential election in the United States recently concluded, with Republican candidate Donald Trump winning 312 electoral votes, well above the 270 mark that a candidate needs to secure to win the presidency.

Washington US Presidential Election 2024: The 2024 presidential election in the United States recently concluded, with Republican candidate Donald Trump winning 312 electoral votes, well above the 270 mark that a candidate needs to secure to win the presidency. Meanwhile, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris won the US state of Washington. Washington US Presidential Election 2024 Voters in the US state of Washington headed to the polls on November 5, like the rest of the country. Washington, officially known as the State of Washington or often referred to as Washington state to distinguish it from the US capital (Washington DC) has 12 electoral votes. While the state has witnessed some back and forth between Democratic and Republican presidential candidates over the years, Washington is now considered a solid blue state. Since 1988, Washington state has voted for every Democratic presidential candidate from Michael Dukakis who ran against George HW Bush (Republican) to incumbent President Joe Biden who won the state by a large margin against Donald Trump in 2020. WATCH | New Yorkers Dress As Trump, 'Childless Cat Ladies' As Election Fever Hits Spooky Festival According to a pre-election poll conducted by Public Policy Polling of North Carolina, Kamala Harris had a comfortable lead over Donald Trump in Washington state with 55 per cent of those polled saying that they would vote for the vice president. How many Senate seats went for election in the state? Who are the candidates? Voters in Washington state also headed to the polls to elect one candidate to serve in the US Senate. Two senators represent Washington on Capitol Hill, and prior to the election, both seats were held by Democrats. This continued following the win of incumbent Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat, who has held office for four terms and ran for reelection against Republican Raul Garcia. Following the 2024 election, Cantwell won the senate seat with 59.6 per cent of votes. She previously served in the state House of Representatives (1987-1993) and represented Washington at the US House on Capitol Hill from 1993 to 1995. Meanwhile, Garcia, an emergency room doctor, had no elected experience, but he did run for governor in 2020 and won 5.4 per cent of the vote. How many House of Representatives seats went for election in the state? Voters in Washington state also elected 10 candidates to serve in the US House of Representatives from each of the state’s 10 House districts. According to the Associated Press, the Democrats won eight seats – Suzan DelBene (WA 1), Rick Larsen (WA 2), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA 3), Emily Randall (WA 6), Pramila Jayapal (WA 7), Kim Schrier (WA 8), Adam Smith (WA 9), and Marilyn Strickland (WA 10). Meanwhile, the Republicans managed to secure two – Dan Newhouse (WA 4) and Michael Baumgartner (WA 5). Also Read | Virginia US Presidential Election 2024: Voting, Result info, Candidates and all you need to know Who won the presidential election in the state in 2020? In 2020, President Biden won Washington state with 2,369,612 votes (58 per cent), while Trump managed to garner some 1,584,651 votes (38.8 per cent). Results of 2024 election The incumbent US Vice President Harris won Washington state’s 12 electoral votes with 20,98,796 votes (58.1 per cent) while her Republican rival Trump managed to garner some 14,07,145 votes (38.9 per cent). (With inputs from agencies)

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