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Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump head to North Carolina on Saturday to try to clinch support in the southeastern battleground state just three days before Tuesday's US presidential election.

It will be the fourth day in a row that Vice President Harris and former President Trump visit the same state on the same day, underlining the critical importance of the seven states likely to decide the race, which opinion polls show to be on a knife's edge.

More than 70 million Americans have already cast ballots, according to the Election Lab at the University of Florida, below the record early-voting pace in 2020 during COVID-19, but still indicating a high level of voter enthusiasm.

Saturday also marks the last day of early voting in North Carolina, where over 3.8 million votes have been cast, while the state's western reaches are still recovering from Hurricane Helene's deadly flooding.

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Harris plans appearances with rock star Jon Bon Jovi in Charlotte, the biggest city in North Carolina, which is tied with Georgia for the second-biggest prize of the swing states. Each has 16 votes in the Electoral College, where 270 are needed to secure the presidency.

North Carolina backed Trump in 2020 by a narrow margin of less than 1.5 percentage points, and elected a Democratic governor on the same day, giving hope to both parties.

"It is my plan and intention to continue to invest in American manufacturing, the work being done by American workers, upholding and lifting up good union jobs," Harris said Saturday morning in Wisconsin, as she left for North Carolina. "That is the way we are going to win the competition with China for the 21st century."

Trump will hold a rally in Gastonia, west of Charlotte, at noon (1600 GMT) before returning to the state in the evening, where he is due to speak at the 22,000-seat First Horizon Coliseum arena in Greensboro.

"This election is a choice between whether we...have four more years of gross incompetence and failure, or whether we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country," Trump told a crowd in Michigan on Friday.

<h2>Policy differences</h2>

Harris and Trump have very different policies on major issues including support for Ukraine and NATO, abortion rights, immigration, taxes, democratic principles and tariffs, which reflect the schisms between the Democratic and Republican parties.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that if Trump wins and Republicans control Congress, his party would "probably" repeal the CHIPS Act, passed under Joe Biden's administration, which gave over $50 billion in subsidies to companies for semiconductor chip manufacturing and research in the United States.

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Democrats have seized on the remarks. "It is further evidence of everything I've actually been talking about for months now, about Trump's intention to implement project 2025," Harris said Saturday, referring to a conservative blueprint to remake US government and policies that was written with the help of many of Trump's closest advisers.

Johnson walked back his remarks later on Friday, saying the act would be streamlined to eliminate regulations.

Harris and Trump were both in North Carolina on Wednesday, Nevada on Thursday and Wisconsin on Friday - all battleground states - at one point holding events around 7 miles (11 km) from each other.

It indicates the enormous effort put on persuading a relatively small number of voters in a few states because the other states are seen as safely Democratic or Republican.

But Trump will also visit Salem, Virginia, on Saturday despite polls showing a clear lead there for Harris.

Harris will also be in the swing state of Georgia on Saturday, where film director Spike Lee and singer Victoria Monet are due to speak at a rally.

President Biden, a Democrat, won Georgia by just 0.3 percentage points in 2020, the first time his party had picked up the state since Bill Clinton in 1992.

Democrats will be heavily reliant on Black voters turning out and backing Harris if they want to recreate Biden's success in a state where Black people make up just over 12 per cent of the population.

Hispanics, who total nearly 19 per cent of Georgia's population, are also being fought over. Trump holds a narrow 1.6 percentage-point lead over Harris in the state, according to the polling average from FiveThirtyEight.

Heading into the final stretch, on Monday the Harris campaign plans to hold simultaneous interconnected organizing events across all seven battleground states to mobilize voters, according to a senior campaign official.

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Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump head to North Carolina on Saturday to try to clinch support in the southeastern battleground state just three days before Tuesday's US presidential election.

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump head to North Carolina on Saturday to try to clinch support in the southeastern battleground state just three days before Tuesday's US presidential election. It will be the fourth day in a row that Vice President Harris and former President Trump visit the same state on the same day, underlining the critical importance of the seven states likely to decide the race, which opinion polls show to be on a knife's edge. More than 70 million Americans have already cast ballots, according to the Election Lab at the University of Florida, below the record early-voting pace in 2020 during COVID-19, but still indicating a high level of voter enthusiasm. Saturday also marks the last day of early voting in North Carolina, where over 3.8 million votes have been cast, while the state's western reaches are still recovering from Hurricane Helene's deadly flooding. Also read: Trump hints at key roles for Elon Musk, RFK Jr. if he wins; claims only ‘cheating’ would cause election loss Harris plans appearances with rock star Jon Bon Jovi in Charlotte, the biggest city in North Carolina, which is tied with Georgia for the second-biggest prize of the swing states. Each has 16 votes in the Electoral College, where 270 are needed to secure the presidency. North Carolina backed Trump in 2020 by a narrow margin of less than 1.5 percentage points, and elected a Democratic governor on the same day, giving hope to both parties. "It is my plan and intention to continue to invest in American manufacturing, the work being done by American workers, upholding and lifting up good union jobs," Harris said Saturday morning in Wisconsin, as she left for North Carolina. "That is the way we are going to win the competition with China for the 21st century." Trump will hold a rally in Gastonia, west of Charlotte, at noon (1600 GMT) before returning to the state in the evening, where he is due to speak at the 22,000-seat First Horizon Coliseum arena in Greensboro. "This election is a choice between whether we...have four more years of gross incompetence and failure, or whether we will begin the four greatest years in the history of our country," Trump told a crowd in Michigan on Friday. Policy differences Harris and Trump have very different policies on major issues including support for Ukraine and NATO, abortion rights, immigration, taxes, democratic principles and tariffs, which reflect the schisms between the Democratic and Republican parties. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that if Trump wins and Republicans control Congress, his party would "probably" repeal the CHIPS Act, passed under Joe Biden's administration, which gave over $50 billion in subsidies to companies for semiconductor chip manufacturing and research in the United States. Watch | USA Elections 2024: Neck-and-Neck Between Trump and Harris In North Carolina × Democrats have seized on the remarks. "It is further evidence of everything I've actually been talking about for months now, about Trump's intention to implement project 2025," Harris said Saturday, referring to a conservative blueprint to remake US government and policies that was written with the help of many of Trump's closest advisers. Johnson walked back his remarks later on Friday, saying the act would be streamlined to eliminate regulations. Harris and Trump were both in North Carolina on Wednesday, Nevada on Thursday and Wisconsin on Friday - all battleground states - at one point holding events around 7 miles (11 km) from each other. It indicates the enormous effort put on persuading a relatively small number of voters in a few states because the other states are seen as safely Democratic or Republican. But Trump will also visit Salem, Virginia, on Saturday despite polls showing a clear lead there for Harris. Harris will also be in the swing state of Georgia on Saturday, where film director Spike Lee and singer Victoria Monet are due to speak at a rally. President Biden, a Democrat, won Georgia by just 0.3 percentage points in 2020, the first time his party had picked up the state since Bill Clinton in 1992. Democrats will be heavily reliant on Black voters turning out and backing Harris if they want to recreate Biden's success in a state where Black people make up just over 12 per cent of the population. Hispanics, who total nearly 19 per cent of Georgia's population, are also being fought over. Trump holds a narrow 1.6 percentage-point lead over Harris in the state, according to the polling average from FiveThirtyEight. Heading into the final stretch, on Monday the Harris campaign plans to hold simultaneous interconnected organizing events across all seven battleground states to mobilize voters, according to a senior campaign official. 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.

US presidential election 2024: Trump and Harris campaign in North Carolina just three days before Election Day

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The United States (US) said on Friday (Nov 1) that it would deploy B-52 bombers, fighter jets, refuelling aircraft and Navy destroyers to West Asia, in a readjustment of military assets as the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group prepared to leave the region.

The United States (US) said on Friday (Nov 1) that it would deploy B-52 bombers, fighter jets, refuelling aircraft and Navy destroyers to West Asia, in a readjustment of military assets as the Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group prepared to leave the region. In a statement, the Pentagon said that deployments would take place in the coming months and it demonstrated the flexibility of the US military movements around the world. Also read | Iraq lodges UN complaint over Israeli military using its airspace to attack Iran The United States has had as many as two aircraft carriers in West Asia during the past year of soaring tensions since the start of the Israel-Hamas war that began on October 7, 2023. A warning to Iran This additional deployment by the US military served as a warning to Iran as Washington and Israel trade tit-for-tat strikes. "Should Iran, its partners, or its proxies use this moment to target American personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take every measure necessary to defend our people," Pentagon spokesperson Air Force Major General Patrick Ryder said in the statement. Also watch | WION Pulse: Will Iran attack Israel before Nov 5 US election? × The additional resources build on previous American defence deployments to West Asia in support of Israel, including a THAAD missile defence system deployed to the country late last month, operated by US troops on the ground. The new forces "will begin to arrive in coming months," Ryder added. The Israel-Iran clashes The latest adjustment in US forces in the region comes direct exchanges of fire in October between Israel and Iran. Iran has carried out two major attacks against Israel this year -- one in April after a strike on its consulate in Damascus that was blamed on Israel, and another in October that Tehran said was in response to the assassination of leaders of armed groups it backs in West Asia. On October 26, Israel launched significant strikes against Iran for the Islamic Republic's October 1 missile attack. Israeli military jets struck missile factories and other sites near Tehran and in western Iran. On Friday, Axios reported that Israel intelligence suggested that Iran was preparing to attack Israel in the coming days, possibly before the November 5 presidential election in the United States. Two sources told Axios that the attack was expected to be carried out from Iraq using a large number of drones and ballistic missiles. (With inputs from agencies)

US to deploy additional military assets to West Asia in warning to Iran

Jay Inslee, the governor of the US state of Washington, said on Friday (Nov 1) that he was activating the National Guard to be on stand-by after information and concerns regarding potential violence related to the November 5 presidential election in the country.

Jay Inslee, the governor of the US state of Washington, said on Friday (Nov 1) that he was activating the National Guard to be on stand-by after information and concerns regarding potential violence related to the November 5 presidential election in the country. In Washington, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is easily expected to defeat Republican Donald Trump, according to polls. Early voting is available to those in Washington and more than 2 million have already cast their ballots. 'A purely precautionary measure' "Based upon general and specific information and concerns regarding the potential for violence or other unlawful activity related to the 2024 general election, I want to ensure we are fully prepared to respond," Governor Inslee wrote in a letter published on his website on Friday. Also read | US Election 2024: If Trump declares premature victory, Democrats have 'a plan' "This is a purely precautionary measure taken in response to the US Department of Homeland Security’s nationwide warnings regarding threats to election infrastructure and other recent activities that have occurred in southwestern Washington," the latter added. The Guard will be on standby for four days, beginning Monday, November 4, and ending just after midnight on Thursday, November 7. "Preparation to respond to civil unrest of the type already experienced will also require state-level coordination and the activation of additional support functions within Washington’s Emergency Management System," Inslee further said. An incendiary device set off in a drop box in Washington Inslee's announcement (to activate the National Guard in Washington) after an incendiary device was set off in a drop box in Vancouver on October 28. Inslee said that the device damaged and destroyed hundreds of ballots, and a similar device targeted a ballot box in Portland, Oregon. Also read | Washington US Presidential Election 2024: Voting, result info, candidates and all you need to know In this role, the WANG (Washington National Guard) will support local law enforcement and the Washington State Patrol as needed.

US presidential election: Washington state activates National Guard amid poll violence concerns

The Democratic party in the US is all set to counter any potential premature claim of an election victory by the Republican Donald Trump as he did in 2020.&nbsp;

The party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign revealed it's preparing a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience with vote-counting if Trump prematurely tries to claim the victory.&nbsp;

The Republican candidate told reporters this week that he hoped to declare victory on Election Day. However, election experts have cautioned that it could take several days for the final result to be known, especially if there are demands for vote recounts in some key areas. Trump is locked in a razor-thin race with Democratic rival Kamala Harris.

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US election winners are typically declared by major media outlets that analyze vote counts provided by election officials. While candidates sometimes declare victory before those calls are made, it is unusual to do so before the winner is at least arguably apparent.

The vice president, in an interview on Wednesday (Oct 30), said that her campaign is "sadly ready" should Trump make the premature declaration. Harris accused Trump of "manipulating" the press and the "consensus of the American people."

She gave no details of those preparations, but six Democratic Party and Harris campaign officials said the initial fight against any early Trump victory claim would take place in the court of public opinion. They plan to flood social media and television airwaves with demands that all votes be counted before victories are declared.

A senior Harris campaign official said in a conference call with reporters on Friday that they "fully expect" Trump to falsely claim victory on Tuesday night before all the votes are counted.

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The Trump campaign told Reuters that the Republican candidate would fight for all votes until the polls close, but it did not directly answer whether Trump planned to again declare victory before the race was called.

<h2>No Republican farewell</h2>

In 2020, Trump's victory declaration was met with condemnation from Democrats and many high-profile Republicans. Markets reacted with a shrug, with major stock indices climbing modestly in the days after the election.

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But this time could be different.

The former president has consolidated near-total control of the Republican Party in the intervening years, meaning many influential conservatives could be more willing to go along with his claims, several political strategists said.

Trump and his Republican allies have also spent months laying the groundwork for contesting a loss by claiming that non-citizens could try to vote for the Democratic Party and by readying an army of lawyers to go to court to challenge results.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Democratic party in the US is all set to counter any potential premature claim of an election victory by the Republican Donald Trump as he did in 2020. The party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign revealed it's preparing a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience with vote-counting if Trump prematurely tries to claim the victory.

The Democratic party in the US is all set to counter any potential premature claim of an election victory by the Republican Donald Trump as he did in 2020. The party's presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign revealed it's preparing a rapid-fire response to flood social media and the airwaves with calls for calm and patience with vote-counting if Trump prematurely tries to claim the victory. The Republican candidate told reporters this week that he hoped to declare victory on Election Day. However, election experts have cautioned that it could take several days for the final result to be known, especially if there are demands for vote recounts in some key areas. Trump is locked in a razor-thin race with Democratic rival Kamala Harris. Also read | US presidential election: Supreme Court rejects Republican bid on Pennsylvania ballot counting US election winners are typically declared by major media outlets that analyze vote counts provided by election officials. While candidates sometimes declare victory before those calls are made, it is unusual to do so before the winner is at least arguably apparent. The vice president, in an interview on Wednesday (Oct 30), said that her campaign is "sadly ready" should Trump make the premature declaration. Harris accused Trump of "manipulating" the press and the "consensus of the American people." She gave no details of those preparations, but six Democratic Party and Harris campaign officials said the initial fight against any early Trump victory claim would take place in the court of public opinion. They plan to flood social media and television airwaves with demands that all votes be counted before victories are declared. A senior Harris campaign official said in a conference call with reporters on Friday that they "fully expect" Trump to falsely claim victory on Tuesday night before all the votes are counted. Also read | Billionaire Mark Cuban issues apology after saying Trump is 'intimidated by strong women' The Trump campaign told Reuters that the Republican candidate would fight for all votes until the polls close, but it did not directly answer whether Trump planned to again declare victory before the race was called. No Republican farewell In 2020, Trump's victory declaration was met with condemnation from Democrats and many high-profile Republicans. Markets reacted with a shrug, with major stock indices climbing modestly in the days after the election. Also read | Liz Cheney blasts Trump as 'petty tyrant' after ‘war hawk’ comment But this time could be different. The former president has consolidated near-total control of the Republican Party in the intervening years, meaning many influential conservatives could be more willing to go along with his claims, several political strategists said. Trump and his Republican allies have also spent months laying the groundwork for contesting a loss by claiming that non-citizens could try to vote for the Democratic Party and by readying an army of lawyers to go to court to challenge results. (With inputs from agencies)

US Election 2024: If Trump declares premature victory, Democrats have 'a plan'

The United States (US) Supreme Court on Friday (Nov 1) rejected an emergency bid from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in Pennsylvania as the presidential campaigns vie in the final days before the election in the state on November 5.

The United States (US) Supreme Court on Friday (Nov 1) rejected an emergency bid from Republicans that could have led to thousands of provisional ballots not being counted in Pennsylvania as the presidential campaigns vie in the final days before the election in the state on November 5. A report by the news agency Associated Press early Saturday said that justices left in place a state Supreme Court ruling that elections officials must count provisional ballots cast by voters whose mail-in ballots were rejected. Also read | US presidential election 2024: Forbes poll shows Harris NARROWLY leading Trump Pennsylvania is the biggest presidential election battleground this year, with 19 electoral votes, and is expected to play an outsized role in deciding the election between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. SC ruling a win for voting-rights advocates The Associated Press report said that the top court's ruling on Friday was a win for voting-rights advocates, who had sought to force counties — primarily Republican-controlled counties — to let voters cast a provisional ballot on Election Day (November 5) if their mail-in ballot was to be rejected for a garden-variety error. Though the Supreme Court's ruling was a setback for Republicans, the GOP separately claimed victory in a decision by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court. That court rejected a last-ditch effort by voting rights advocates to ensure that mail-in ballots that lack an accurate, handwritten date on the exterior envelope will still count in the election. 9,000 ballots arrive at election offices across state. Know why The rulings are the latest in four years of litigation over voting by mail in Pennsylvania. Republicans have sought in dozens of court cases to push the strictest possible interpretation for throwing out mail-in ballots, which are predominantly cast by Democrats. Also watch | Race to Power US: What is an electoral college? × Taken together, Friday’s near-simultaneous rulings would ensure a heavy emphasis on helping thousands of people vote provisionally on November 5 if their mail-in ballot was rejected — and potentially more litigation. As of Thursday, around 9,000 ballots out of more than 1.6 million returned have arrived at election offices around Pennsylvania lacking a secrecy envelope, a signature or a handwritten date, the report said citing state records. (With inputs from agencies)

US presidential election: Supreme Court rejects Republican bid on Pennsylvania ballot counting

The world's biggest nature conservation conference closed in Colombia on Saturday (Nov 2) with no agreement on a roadmap to ramp up funding for species protection.

With other successes under its belt, the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was suspended by its president Susana Muhamad as negotiations ran almost 12 hours longer than planned and delegates started leaving to catch flights.

The exodus left the summit without a quorum for decision-making, but CBD spokesman David Ainsworth told AFP it will resume at a later date to consider outstanding issues.

"We will continue working because this crisis is too big and we cannot stop," Muhamad told AFP after declaring the Cali COP closed.

The conference, the biggest meeting of its kind yet with around 23,000 registered delegates, was tasked with assessing, and ramping up, progress toward reaching 23 targets set in Canada two years ago to halt humankind's rapacious destruction of nature's bounty by 2030.

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They include placing 30 per cent of land and sea areas under protection and 30 per cent of degraded ecosystems under restoration by 2030, reducing pollution, and phasing out agricultural and other subsidies harmful to nature.

For this purpose, it was agreed in 2022 that $200 billion per year be made available to protect biodiversity by 2030, including the transfer of $30 billion per year from rich to poor nations.

The total for 2022 was about $15 billion, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

On top of that, nations have pledged about $400 million to a Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) created last year to meet the UN targets.

In Cali, negotiators were split largely between poor and rich country blocs as they haggled over increased funding and other commitments.

The biggest ask from the summit –&nbsp;to lay out a detailed funding plan –&nbsp;turned out to be a bridge too far.

Muhamad, Colombia's environment minister, had offered a draft text proposing the creation of a dedicated biodiversity fund, which was rejected by the European Union, Switzerland and Japan.

Developing nations had insisted on the creation of a new fund, saying they are not adequately represented in existing mechanisms including the GBFF, which they say are also too onerous.

<h2>'Clock is ticking'</h2>

The meeting did manage to coalesce around the creation of a fund to share the profits of digitally sequenced genetic data taken from plants and animals with the communities they come from.

Such data, much of it from species found in poor countries, is notably used in medicines and cosmetics that can make their developers billions, very little of which ever trickles back down.

The Cali agreement determines that genetic data users whose income exceeds a certain threshold should contribute one per cent of profits or 0.1 per cent of revenue to the new fund, potentially worth billions of dollars per year.

Delegates also approved the creation of a permanent body to represent the interests of Indigenous people under the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity.

Representatives of Indigenous peoples, many in traditional dress and headgear, broke out in cheers and chants as the agreement was gaveled through.

But the talks on biodiversity funding stumbled even as new research presented to coincide with COP16 showed that more than a quarter of assessed plants and animals are now at risk of extinction.

Only 17.6 per cent of land and inland waters, and 8.4 per cent of the ocean and coastal areas, are estimated to be protected and conserved.

Observers welcomed the summit's advances on Indigenous representation and gene profit sharing, but lamented the funding deadlock.

"Governments in Cali put forward plans to protect nature but were unable to mobilize the money to actually do it," said An Lambrechts, the head of Greenpeace's COP16 delegation.

"Biodiversity finance remains stalled after a deafening absence of credible finance pledges from wealthy governments and unprecedented corporate lobbying."

Brian O'Donnell of the Campaign for Nature advocacy group decried a lack of urgency.

"Failure to make progress on finance in the face of unprecedented biodiversity loss keeps the world on the path to nature loss and species extinction," he said in a statement.

The meeting was held amid a massive security deployment following threats from a Colombian guerrilla group with its base of operations near Cali. No incidents were reported.

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The world's biggest nature conservation conference closed in Colombia on Saturday (Nov 2) with no agreement on a roadmap to ramp up funding for species protection.

The world's biggest nature conservation conference closed in Colombia on Saturday (Nov 2) with no agreement on a roadmap to ramp up funding for species protection. With other successes under its belt, the 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was suspended by its president Susana Muhamad as negotiations ran almost 12 hours longer than planned and delegates started leaving to catch flights. The exodus left the summit without a quorum for decision-making, but CBD spokesman David Ainsworth told AFP it will resume at a later date to consider outstanding issues. "We will continue working because this crisis is too big and we cannot stop," Muhamad told AFP after declaring the Cali COP closed. The conference, the biggest meeting of its kind yet with around 23,000 registered delegates, was tasked with assessing, and ramping up, progress toward reaching 23 targets set in Canada two years ago to halt humankind's rapacious destruction of nature's bounty by 2030. Also read: NASA’s Voyager 1 re-establishes contact using 1981 radio transmitter They include placing 30 per cent of land and sea areas under protection and 30 per cent of degraded ecosystems under restoration by 2030, reducing pollution, and phasing out agricultural and other subsidies harmful to nature. For this purpose, it was agreed in 2022 that $200 billion per year be made available to protect biodiversity by 2030, including the transfer of $30 billion per year from rich to poor nations. The total for 2022 was about $15 billion, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). On top of that, nations have pledged about $400 million to a Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) created last year to meet the UN targets. In Cali, negotiators were split largely between poor and rich country blocs as they haggled over increased funding and other commitments. The biggest ask from the summit – to lay out a detailed funding plan – turned out to be a bridge too far. Muhamad, Colombia's environment minister, had offered a draft text proposing the creation of a dedicated biodiversity fund, which was rejected by the European Union, Switzerland and Japan. Developing nations had insisted on the creation of a new fund, saying they are not adequately represented in existing mechanisms including the GBFF, which they say are also too onerous. 'Clock is ticking' The meeting did manage to coalesce around the creation of a fund to share the profits of digitally sequenced genetic data taken from plants and animals with the communities they come from. Such data, much of it from species found in poor countries, is notably used in medicines and cosmetics that can make their developers billions, very little of which ever trickles back down. The Cali agreement determines that genetic data users whose income exceeds a certain threshold should contribute one per cent of profits or 0.1 per cent of revenue to the new fund, potentially worth billions of dollars per year. Delegates also approved the creation of a permanent body to represent the interests of Indigenous people under the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity. Representatives of Indigenous peoples, many in traditional dress and headgear, broke out in cheers and chants as the agreement was gaveled through. But the talks on biodiversity funding stumbled even as new research presented to coincide with COP16 showed that more than a quarter of assessed plants and animals are now at risk of extinction. Only 17.6 per cent of land and inland waters, and 8.4 per cent of the ocean and coastal areas, are estimated to be protected and conserved. Observers welcomed the summit's advances on Indigenous representation and gene profit sharing, but lamented the funding deadlock. "Governments in Cali put forward plans to protect nature but were unable to mobilize the money to actually do it," said An Lambrechts, the head of Greenpeace's COP16 delegation. "Biodiversity finance remains stalled after a deafening absence of credible finance pledges from wealthy governments and unprecedented corporate lobbying." Brian O'Donnell of the Campaign for Nature advocacy group decried a lack of urgency. "Failure to make progress on finance in the face of unprecedented biodiversity loss keeps the world on the path to nature loss and species extinction," he said in a statement. The meeting was held amid a massive security deployment following threats from a Colombian guerrilla group with its base of operations near Cali. No incidents were reported. 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.

Clock ticking on biodiversity: UN summit ends with no funding roadmap for species protection

Billionaire businessman and "Shark Tank" investor Mark Cuban issued an apology and explanation after his comments about former President Donald Trump received backlash.

Billionaire businessman and "Shark Tank" investor Mark Cuban issued an apology and explanation after his comments about former President Donald Trump received backlash. During an appearance on Thursday’s episode of “The View,” Cuban criticised Trump for not having “strong, intelligent women” in his close circle, speculating that this may be why Trump hasn’t been seen with Nikki Haley, the former governor who once opposed Trump in the primaries but later supported him. “Donald Trump, you never see him around strong, intelligent women, ever. It’s just that simple. They’re intimidating to him. He doesn’t like to be challenged by them,” said Cuban, who has been supporting Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic opponent for the 2024 presidential election. He added, “Nikki Haley will call him on his nonsense with reproductive rights and how he sees and treats and talks about women. I mean, he just can’t have her around. It wouldn’t work,” during the ABC interview. After facing backlash, Cuban took to X, saying, “When I said this during the interview, I didn't get it out exactly the way I thought I did. So I apologize to anyone who felt slighted or upset by my response. As I said, it wasn't about trump voters, supporters or employees. Current or former.” Also read: Liz Cheney blasts Trump as 'petty tyrant' after ‘war hawk’ comment Cuban continued, “And, I set myself up for the 6 sec soundbite. No excuses. Can't nail every interview. My skin is thick enough. What bothers me though is that so many of the comments or media, in support of, or against me, has some level of insult attached to it. Not just here. But everywhere.” He concluded, “I'm not blaming anyone. We are where we are. Here is hoping that changes at least a little bit in a week. In the spirit of joy... I have to add that all the AI memes of me with the long hair crack me up. So there is a positive!” Shortly after Cuban’s comments circulated, Trump responded on X, calling Cuban “a really dumb guy, who thinks he’s ‘hot stuff’ but he’s absolutely nothing.” Trump defended himself by stating, “Actually, he is very wrong, I surround myself with the strongest of women - With the understanding that ALL women are great, whether strong or not strong.” Trump then went on to call Cuban “such a fool” and “a very insecure guy, and a MAJOR LOSER, always has been and always will be!” (With inputs from agencies)

Billionaire Mark Cuban issues apology after saying Trump is 'intimidated by strong women'

Liz Cheney has spoken out in response to Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting she should be shot at. The former Congresswoman criticised the ex-president, who had labelled her a “war hawk” and suggested she “should be fired upon.” Posting on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday (November 01), the 58-year-old Cheney described the Republican candidate as a “dictator.”

Trump’s comments about Cheney were made while he was campaigning in Arizona on Thursday night. He singled out Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican opponents, calling her “a radical war hawk.” He then went on to say, “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her, OK?” Trump made these comments at an event in Glendale, where he was interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

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Continuing his attack, Trump added, “Let’s see how she feels about it, you know when the guns are trained on her face.” He further attacked Cheney with terms such as “very dumb,” “stupid person,” and “moron.” Cheney, in response, stated that Trump’s words felt like a death threat.

“This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death. We cannot entrust our country and our freedom to a petty, vindictive, cruel, unstable man who wants to be a tyrant,” Cheney posted on X, adding the hashtags #Womenwillnotbesilenced and #VoteKamala. Her post included a clip of Trump’s statement.

Alongside his “war hawk” remark, Trump also targeted Cheney’s father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, saying, “And I don’t blame him for sticking with his daughter, but his daughter is a very dumb individual, very dumb.”

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Liz Cheney has spoken out in response to Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting she should be shot at. The former Congresswoman criticised the ex-president, who had labelled her a “war hawk” and suggested she “should be fired upon.

Liz Cheney has spoken out in response to Donald Trump's recent comments suggesting she should be shot at. The former Congresswoman criticised the ex-president, who had labelled her a “war hawk” and suggested she “should be fired upon.” Posting on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday (November 01), the 58-year-old Cheney described the Republican candidate as a “dictator.” Trump’s comments about Cheney were made while he was campaigning in Arizona on Thursday night. He singled out Cheney, one of his most vocal Republican opponents, calling her “a radical war hawk.” He then went on to say, “Let’s put her with a rifle standing there with nine barrels shooting at her, OK?” Trump made these comments at an event in Glendale, where he was interviewed by former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Trump on Liz Cheney: "Let's put her with a rifle standing there with 9 barrels shooting at her. Let's see how she feels about it. You know, when the guns are trained on her face." pic.twitter.com/Mtx1fbLtwE — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 1, 2024 × Also read: Trump hints at key roles for Elon Musk and RFK Jr. in possible second term Continuing his attack, Trump added, “Let’s see how she feels about it, you know when the guns are trained on her face.” He further attacked Cheney with terms such as “very dumb,” “stupid person,” and “moron.” Cheney, in response, stated that Trump’s words felt like a death threat. “This is how dictators destroy free nations. They threaten those who speak against them with death. We cannot entrust our country and our freedom to a petty, vindictive, cruel, unstable man who wants to be a tyrant,” Cheney posted on X, adding the hashtags #Womenwillnotbesilenced and #VoteKamala. Her post included a clip of Trump’s statement. Alongside his “war hawk” remark, Trump also targeted Cheney’s father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, saying, “And I don’t blame him for sticking with his daughter, but his daughter is a very dumb individual, very dumb.” (With inputs from agencies)

Liz Cheney blasts Trump as 'petty tyrant' after ‘war hawk’ comment

Hezbollah targets Israeli positions in Tel Aviv suburbs, escalating tensions with Israel, resulting in casualties and retaliation plans. Watch to know more.

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Several people have died after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, authorities have said. Rescue efforts are underway as dozens of people are unaccounted for.

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The Israeli army released video on Friday (November 1) it says shows the airstrike that killed senior&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;official Izz al-Din Kassab in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis.

Reuters was not able to independently verify the location or the date of the video.

Israel described Kassab as one of the last surviving high-ranking members of&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;responsible for coordinating with other groups in Gaza.

Prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and its foes&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;and Hezbollah ran aground on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 68 people in the Gaza Strip, according to medics in the Palestinian enclave, and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.

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The Israeli army released video on Friday (November 1) it says shows the airstrike that killed senior Hamas official Izz al-Din Kassab in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis.

The Israeli army released video on Friday (November 1) it says shows the airstrike that killed senior Hamas official Izz al-Din Kassab in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis. Reuters was not able to independently verify the location or the date of the video. Israel described Kassab as one of the last surviving high-ranking members of Hamas responsible for coordinating with other groups in Gaza. Prospects of a ceasefire between Israel and its foes Hamas and Hezbollah ran aground on Friday as Israeli airstrikes killed at least 68 people in the Gaza Strip, according to medics in the Palestinian enclave, and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs. 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.

Gaza war: Israel says it killed one of the last high-ranking members of Hamas

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatened Israel and the United States on Saturday with 'a crushing response' for strikes on Iran and its allies amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, according to AP.

Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens Israel, US With 'Crushing Response' Over Israeli Attack

India summoned the representative of the Canadian High Commission on Saturday (Nov 2) after an Ottawa minister claimed that Home Minister Amit Shah ordered the targeting of Khalistani extremists in Canada.&nbsp;Meanwhile, as the West Asia crisis intensified, Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed ‘tooth-breaking’ retaliation against Israel and the United States for their attacks on Tehran and its allied groups across the region.

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Amid a rise in hoax bomb threats made to flights, an Indian Airline flight travelling from Kathmandu to New Delhi received a fresh threat on Saturday (Nov 2).&nbsp;

“We have received a bomb threat on an Indian Airlines flight that was bound for New Delhi from Kathmandu,” Dambar Bahadur BK, chief of police at the airport told Indian news agency ANI.

The search operation is underway with the help of Nepal police and army, he said.&nbsp;

On Monday (Oct 28), Nepal received a hoax bomb threat call on an Air India flight AI 216 that was about to return to New Delhi.&nbsp;

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This marks the second hoax call received by Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport in a week.&nbsp;

Following the threat call, the Air India flight prompted authorities to activate the emergency protocol as the flight landed at 2:41 pm (Nepal Standard Time) at the airport.&nbsp;

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"We didn't find any suspicious or explosives on board the plane. It is preparing to take flight following the procedures," Kiran Bajracharya, AIG at Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari, confirmed to ANI over the phone.

After four hours of searching, it was proved that it was a hoax call as no suspicious objects were found.

“According to protocol, no dangerous objects were found during the security checks, and the situation at the airport is currently normal. It is a second hoax call within a week,”&nbsp;Information officer at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gyanendra Bhul, confirmed to the news agency over the phone.

Over the past few weeks, more than 400 Indian flights, including Air India, Vistara and Air Akasa have received bomb threats.&nbsp;

Following these recurrent incidents,&nbsp;India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly disable access to misinformation within the strict timelines prescribed under the country's IT rules.&nbsp;

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Amid a rise in hoax bomb threats made to flights, an Indian Airline flight travelling from Kathmandu to New Delhi received a fresh threat on Saturday (Nov 2). “We have received a bomb threat on an Indian Airlines flight that was bound for New Delhi from Kathmandu,” Dambar Bahadur BK, chief of police at the airport told Indian news agency ANI.

Amid a rise in hoax bomb threats made to flights, an Indian Airline flight travelling from Kathmandu to New Delhi received a fresh threat on Saturday (Nov 2). “We have received a bomb threat on an Indian Airlines flight that was bound for New Delhi from Kathmandu,” Dambar Bahadur BK, chief of police at the airport told Indian news agency ANI. The search operation is underway with the help of Nepal police and army, he said. On Monday (Oct 28), Nepal received a hoax bomb threat call on an Air India flight AI 216 that was about to return to New Delhi. Also read: At least 85 more Indian flights receive bomb threats in 24 hours This marks the second hoax call received by Nepal's Tribhuvan International Airport in a week. Following the threat call, the Air India flight prompted authorities to activate the emergency protocol as the flight landed at 2:41 pm (Nepal Standard Time) at the airport. Watch | India Investigates Hoax Airline Bomb Threats × "We didn't find any suspicious or explosives on board the plane. It is preparing to take flight following the procedures," Kiran Bajracharya, AIG at Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari, confirmed to ANI over the phone. After four hours of searching, it was proved that it was a hoax call as no suspicious objects were found. “According to protocol, no dangerous objects were found during the security checks, and the situation at the airport is currently normal. It is a second hoax call within a week,” Information officer at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gyanendra Bhul, confirmed to the news agency over the phone. Over the past few weeks, more than 400 Indian flights, including Air India, Vistara and Air Akasa have received bomb threats. Following these recurrent incidents, India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly disable access to misinformation within the strict timelines prescribed under the country's IT rules. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian airline flight bound for New Delhi from Nepal receives hoax bomb threat amid rise in similar incidents

The deadliest flash floods in&nbsp;Spain's modern history have killed at least&nbsp;211&nbsp;people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday (Nov 2).

In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed.

"It is the&nbsp;biggest&nbsp;operation&nbsp;by the Armed Forces in&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;in&nbsp;peacetime," Sanchez said. "The government is going to mobilize all the resources necessary as long as they are needed."

The tragedy is already Europe's worst flood-related&nbsp;disaster&nbsp;since 1967 when at least 500 people died in Portugal.

Hopes of finding survivors were boosted when rescuers found a woman alive after three days trapped in a car park in Montcada, Valencia. Residents burst into applause when civil protection chief Martin Perez announced the news.

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Meanwhile, volunteers flocked to Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences centre for the first coordinated clean-up organised by regional authorities. The venue has been turned into the nerve centre for the&nbsp;operation.

In Valencia's Picanya suburb, shop-owner Emilia, 74, told Reuters on Saturday: "We feel abandoned, there are many people who need help. It is not only my house, is all the houses and we are throwing away furniture, we are throwing away everything.

"When is the help going to come to have fridges and washing machines? Because we can't even wash our clothes and we can't even have a shower."

Nurse Maria Jose Gilabert, 52, who also lives in Picanya, said: "We are devastated because there is not much light to be seen here at the moment, not because they are not coming to help, they are coming from all over&nbsp;Spain, but because it will be a long time before this becomes a habitable area again."

The storm triggered a new weather alert in the Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Valencia, where rains are expected to continue during the weekend.

Scientists say extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in Europe, and elsewhere, due to climate change. Meteorologists think the warming of the Mediterranean, which increases water evaporation, plays a key role in making torrential rains more severe.

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The deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history have killed at least 211 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday (Nov 2).

The deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history have killed at least 211 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Saturday (Nov 2). In a televised statement, Sanchez said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to help with the searches and clean-up in addition to 2,500 soldiers already deployed. "It is the biggest operation by the Armed Forces in Spain in peacetime," Sanchez said. "The government is going to mobilize all the resources necessary as long as they are needed." The tragedy is already Europe's worst flood-related disaster since 1967 when at least 500 people died in Portugal. Hopes of finding survivors were boosted when rescuers found a woman alive after three days trapped in a car park in Montcada, Valencia. Residents burst into applause when civil protection chief Martin Perez announced the news. Also read: Mauritius reverses decision to block social media amid wire-tapping scandal Meanwhile, volunteers flocked to Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences centre for the first coordinated clean-up organised by regional authorities. The venue has been turned into the nerve centre for the operation. In Valencia's Picanya suburb, shop-owner Emilia, 74, told Reuters on Saturday: "We feel abandoned, there are many people who need help. It is not only my house, is all the houses and we are throwing away furniture, we are throwing away everything. "When is the help going to come to have fridges and washing machines? Because we can't even wash our clothes and we can't even have a shower." Nurse Maria Jose Gilabert, 52, who also lives in Picanya, said: "We are devastated because there is not much light to be seen here at the moment, not because they are not coming to help, they are coming from all over Spain, but because it will be a long time before this becomes a habitable area again." The storm triggered a new weather alert in the Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Valencia, where rains are expected to continue during the weekend. Scientists say extreme weather events are becoming more frequent in Europe, and elsewhere, due to climate change. Meteorologists think the warming of the Mediterranean, which increases water evaporation, plays a key role in making torrential rains more severe. 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.

Spain’s largest peacetime recovery mission underway as flood death toll reaches 211

Britain's Conservative Party elected Kemi Badenoch on Saturday (Nov 2) as its new leader after she defeated rival lawmaker Robert Jenrick, and became the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.&nbsp;

Badenoch defeated Jenrick in a vote of almost 200,000 members of the right-of-centre party also known as the Tories.&nbsp;

She has replaced former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who in July, led the Conservatives to their worst election result since 1832.&nbsp;

Badenoch has vowed a return to “authentic conservatism” to rebuild a party facing an uphill struggle to return to power.

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She further said that becoming a leader was an “enormous honour”, but that “the task that stands before us is tough.”

“We have to be honest about the fact we made mistakes” and “let standards slip”, she said.

“It is time to get down to business, it is time to renew,” she added.

She will now face off against Labour Party's Keir Starmer in the House of Commons every Wednesday for the traditional prime minister's questions.&nbsp;

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<h2>Who is Kemi Badenoch?</h2>

Badenoch, 44, was born in London to Nigerian parents and was raised in Nigeria.&nbsp;

She came back to London when she was 16, looking for a better life. She also worked at McDonald's during her childhood to support herself when not at school.&nbsp;

Badenoch studied computer science at the University of Sussex and left the banking industry to enter politics. She then joined the Conservative Party at the age of 25.&nbsp;

She first served in the London Assembly before being elected to the parliament in 2017.&nbsp;

Two years later, she was named Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families by former&nbsp;Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Later in 2022, she became the secretary of state for international trade by Liz Truss, Johnson's successor.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Britain's Conservative Party elected Kemi Badenoch on Saturday (Nov 2) as its new leader after she defeated rival lawmaker Robert Jenrick, and became the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.

Britain's Conservative Party elected Kemi Badenoch on Saturday (Nov 2) as its new leader after she defeated rival lawmaker Robert Jenrick, and became the first Black woman to lead a major British political party. Badenoch defeated Jenrick in a vote of almost 200,000 members of the right-of-centre party also known as the Tories. She has replaced former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who in July, led the Conservatives to their worst election result since 1832. Badenoch has vowed a return to “authentic conservatism” to rebuild a party facing an uphill struggle to return to power. Also read: Commonwealth heads to defy UK on slavery reparations of $24 trillion She further said that becoming a leader was an “enormous honour”, but that “the task that stands before us is tough.” “We have to be honest about the fact we made mistakes” and “let standards slip”, she said. “It is time to get down to business, it is time to renew,” she added. She will now face off against Labour Party's Keir Starmer in the House of Commons every Wednesday for the traditional prime minister's questions. Watch | UK: Keir Starmer's Labour Party Accused Of Election Interference By Trump Campaign | WION Originals × Who is Kemi Badenoch? Badenoch, 44, was born in London to Nigerian parents and was raised in Nigeria. She came back to London when she was 16, looking for a better life. She also worked at McDonald's during her childhood to support herself when not at school. Badenoch studied computer science at the University of Sussex and left the banking industry to enter politics. She then joined the Conservative Party at the age of 25. She first served in the London Assembly before being elected to the parliament in 2017. Two years later, she was named Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Children and Families by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Later in 2022, she became the secretary of state for international trade by Liz Truss, Johnson's successor. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Kemi Badenoch, the newly elected leader of UK Conservatives set to replace Rishi Sunak?

Kemi Badenoch, who defeated fellow right-winger Robert Jenrick to become party leader, has pledged to "renew" the Conservatives. Watch to know more.

UK: Kemi Badenoch Vows To Renew Tory Party After Leadership Win

As tension between police and people blocking roads in Bolivia, former president Evo Morales called for a dialogue with the government on Friday (November 1).

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Moscow on Saturday (Nov 2) denied it was behind fake videos about the US election after American intelligence said Russia was behind a fake video showing a Haitian immigrant claiming to have voted multiple times.

Three US intelligence agencies on Friday said in a joint statement that "Russian influence actors" created the video as part of "Moscow's broader effort to raise unfounded questions about the integrity of the US election".

The statement also said Russian actors were behind another fake video.

"We have noticed the statement of the US intelligence services accusing our country of disseminating fabricated videos about electoral violations in the United States. We view these allegations as baseless," the Russian embassy in the United States said in a statement on Telegram.

The 20-second clip features a man saying in a stilted, robotic delivery: "We are from Haiti. We came to America six months ago, and we already have our American citizenship -- we're voting Kamala Harris."

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the top election official in the swing state, said Friday the video was an example of "targeted disinformation".

Raffensperger said the "obviously fake" video was likely a production of "Russian troll farms".

The embassy said that Russia had not received "any proof for these claims during its communications with US officials".

"As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stressed, we respect the will of the American people. All insinuations about 'Russian machinations' are malicious slander," the embassy said in a statement also released by the Russian foreign ministry.

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Moscow on Saturday (Nov 2) denied it was behind fake videos about the US election after American intelligence said Russia was behind a fake video showing a Haitian immigrant claiming to have voted multiple times.

Moscow on Saturday (Nov 2) denied it was behind fake videos about the US election after American intelligence said Russia was behind a fake video showing a Haitian immigrant claiming to have voted multiple times. Three US intelligence agencies on Friday said in a joint statement that "Russian influence actors" created the video as part of "Moscow's broader effort to raise unfounded questions about the integrity of the US election". The statement also said Russian actors were behind another fake video. "We have noticed the statement of the US intelligence services accusing our country of disseminating fabricated videos about electoral violations in the United States. We view these allegations as baseless," the Russian embassy in the United States said in a statement on Telegram. The 20-second clip features a man saying in a stilted, robotic delivery: "We are from Haiti. We came to America six months ago, and we already have our American citizenship -- we're voting Kamala Harris." Also read: US election: Washington activates National Guard amid poll violence concerns Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, the top election official in the swing state, said Friday the video was an example of "targeted disinformation". Raffensperger said the "obviously fake" video was likely a production of "Russian troll farms". The embassy said that Russia had not received "any proof for these claims during its communications with US officials". "As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stressed, we respect the will of the American people. All insinuations about 'Russian machinations' are malicious slander," the embassy said in a statement also released by the Russian foreign ministry. 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.

Russia accused of spreading fake videos on US election; Moscow calls it 'baseless slander'

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, when Americans will cast their ballots to determine the next president of the United States. This high-stakes election will also include congressional races and various state and local contests, shaping the nation's political landscape for the years to come.

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US Presidential Election 2024:&nbsp;The United States will hold its presidential elections on Tuesday (Nov 5). This year, Republican nominee Donald Trump will face off against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Voting will take place in all 50 states, allowing citizens to choose who will lead the country for the next four years.

Voting in this election requires registration, but census data from 2020 revealed that nearly one in four eligible citizens hadn’t registered to vote. If you’re uncertain about your status, here’s an easy way to check if you're registered.

Also read |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-accused-of-spreading-fake-videos-on-us-election-moscow-calls-it-baseless-slander-772782">Russia accused of spreading fake videos on US election; Moscow calls it 'baseless slander'</a>

<h2>Quick guide to check your voter registration</h2>

Multiple reliable websites offer a quick way to confirm if you are registered&nbsp;to vote in this election. Here’s a look at some options:

<h2>1. Vote.org</h2>

Visit Vote.org and go to the “Am I Registered to Vote?” section. 
Enter your name, address, birth date, email and phone number. 
The site also has links to your state’s official voter registration page if you prefer direct state verification.

Also read |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-vows-tooth-breaking-retaliation-against-israel-and-us-for-recent-attacks-772780">Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei vows ‘tooth-breaking’ retaliation against Israel and US for recent attacks</a>

<h2>2. NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org</h2>

Simply head to NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org. 
Fill out the Voter Registration Inquiry form with basic details like your full name, birth date, and address.

<h2>3. When We All Vote</h2>

Go to When We All Vote and enter your name, birth date, address, phone number, and email in the form provided to check your registration status.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hints-at-key-roles-for-elon-musk-rfk-jr-if-he-wins-claims-only-cheating-would-cause-election-loss-772540">Trump hints at key roles for Elon Musk, RFK Jr. if he wins; claims only</a>

These websites help you verify your registration status quickly so you can be ready to cast your vote on&nbsp;November 5. Checking now gives you time to register if needed, ensuring that your voice is part of the decision on Election Day.

(With inputs from agencies)

US Presidential Election 2024: The United States will hold its presidential elections on Tuesday (Nov 5). This year, Republican nominee Donald Trump will face off against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

US Presidential Election 2024: The United States will hold its presidential elections on Tuesday (Nov 5). This year, Republican nominee Donald Trump will face off against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Voting will take place in all 50 states, allowing citizens to choose who will lead the country for the next four years. Voting in this election requires registration, but census data from 2020 revealed that nearly one in four eligible citizens hadn’t registered to vote. If you’re uncertain about your status, here’s an easy way to check if you're registered. Also read | Russia accused of spreading fake videos on US election; Moscow calls it 'baseless slander' Quick guide to check your voter registration Multiple reliable websites offer a quick way to confirm if you are registered to vote in this election. Here’s a look at some options: 1. Vote.org Visit Vote.org and go to the “Am I Registered to Vote?” section. Enter your name, address, birth date, email and phone number. The site also has links to your state’s official voter registration page if you prefer direct state verification. Also read | Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei vows ‘tooth-breaking’ retaliation against Israel and US for recent attacks 2. NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org Simply head to NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org. Fill out the Voter Registration Inquiry form with basic details like your full name, birth date, and address. 3. When We All Vote Go to When We All Vote and enter your name, birth date, address, phone number, and email in the form provided to check your registration status. Also read | Trump hints at key roles for Elon Musk, RFK Jr. if he wins; claims only These websites help you verify your registration status quickly so you can be ready to cast your vote on November 5. Checking now gives you time to register if needed, ensuring that your voice is part of the decision on Election Day. (With inputs from agencies)

US Presidential Election 2024: How to check if you're registered to vote

America has announced the deployment of additional military assets to West Asia including ballistic missiles, defence destroyers and long range B52 bomber aircraft. Watch this report to know more.

US' New Military Deployments In West Asia

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pledged on Saturday (Nov 2) to retaliate against Israel and the United States for their attacks on Tehran and its allied groups across the region.

Khamenei,&nbsp;85, delivered his comments during a speech to students, ahead of the anniversary marking the 1979 United States embassy takeover in Tehran by radical students.

Khamenei said, "The enemies, both the USA and the Zionist regime, should know that they will definitely receive a tooth-breaking response to what they are doing against Iran, the Iranian nation, and the resistance front."

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He referred to Tehran’s network of allied armed factions, which includes Yemen's Houthi rebels, Lebanon's Hezbollah, and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. He did not specify when any retaliatory action might take place or what it would involve.

Previously, Khamenei had spoken with more caution, suggesting that Iran’s response would be carefully considered. He had remarked that Israel’s recent strikes “should not be exaggerated nor downplayed.”

On October 26, Israel launched extensive strikes on Iranian military bases in areas like Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran, reportedly hitting around 20 sites over several hours.

Israel described its air strikes as a reaction to a major missile assault by Iran on October 1. The Iranian strike, involving around 200 missiles, followed several Israeli attacks in previous months that targeted and killed figures in Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran’s military.

On Saturday, Khamenei also met with university students to mark Students' Day, commemorating the November 4, 1978, incident when soldiers opened fire on students protesting the rule of the shah at Tehran University.&nbsp;

He said that Iran was “certainly doing everything that should be done to prepare the Iranian nation, whether in terms of military, in terms of weapons, or in terms of political work,” without going into specifics.

(With inputs from agencies)

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pledged on Saturday (Nov 2) to retaliate against Israel and the United States for their attacks on Tehran and its allied groups across the region.

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pledged on Saturday (Nov 2) to retaliate against Israel and the United States for their attacks on Tehran and its allied groups across the region. Khamenei, 85, delivered his comments during a speech to students, ahead of the anniversary marking the 1979 United States embassy takeover in Tehran by radical students. Khamenei said, "The enemies, both the USA and the Zionist regime, should know that they will definitely receive a tooth-breaking response to what they are doing against Iran, the Iranian nation, and the resistance front." Also read: Hezbollah launches rockets at Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv He referred to Tehran’s network of allied armed factions, which includes Yemen's Houthi rebels, Lebanon's Hezbollah, and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. He did not specify when any retaliatory action might take place or what it would involve. Previously, Khamenei had spoken with more caution, suggesting that Iran’s response would be carefully considered. He had remarked that Israel’s recent strikes “should not be exaggerated nor downplayed.” On October 26, Israel launched extensive strikes on Iranian military bases in areas like Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran, reportedly hitting around 20 sites over several hours. Israel described its air strikes as a reaction to a major missile assault by Iran on October 1. The Iranian strike, involving around 200 missiles, followed several Israeli attacks in previous months that targeted and killed figures in Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran’s military. On Saturday, Khamenei also met with university students to mark Students' Day, commemorating the November 4, 1978, incident when soldiers opened fire on students protesting the rule of the shah at Tehran University. He said that Iran was “certainly doing everything that should be done to prepare the Iranian nation, whether in terms of military, in terms of weapons, or in terms of political work,” without going into specifics. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei vows ‘tooth-breaking’ retaliation against Israel and US for recent attacks

Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Nov 2) that it launched rockets at an Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv. Citing a statement from Hezbollah, the news agency AFP reported that the rockets were fired at 2:30 am (local time) towards the Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.

Iran-aligned Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah said on Saturday (Nov 2) that it launched rockets at an Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv. Citing a statement from Hezbollah, the news agency AFP reported that the rockets were fired at 2:30 am (local time) towards the Glilot base of the 8200 military intelligence unit in the suburbs of Tel Aviv. Fighting has escalated dramatically in recent weeks between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah group and hopes that a US push for a ceasefire have faded in recent days. Hezbollah frequently claims to have fired rockets at Israeli bases or urban areas in Israeli territory and has several times claimed the targeting of Glilot. Rocket attacks in central Israel wound 11 Also on Saturday, rockets fired from Lebanon wounded 11 people in central Israel. According to the Israeli emergency services, one of the rockets hit a house in the region. Also read | US to deploy additional military assets to West Asia in warning to Iran Speaking to the news agency Reuters, a resident of Tira (where the rocket hit), said, "We went out and saw dust, children screaming, women screaming and everyone went to the house that was struck." "We were able to evacuate and rescue those who were inside the house, and thank God we were blessed that there was no one killed," the resident added. Israel's ambulance service said that 11 people were hurt by shrapnel. Air raid sirens continued to sound in northern Israel as rocket fire from Lebanon continued, the military said. Lebanon accuses Israel of rejecting truce Hezbollah's strikes in Israel came a day after Lebanon accused Israel of rejecting a ceasefire and the Israeli military’s bombing the militant group’s south Beirut stronghold for the first time this week. Also watch | WION Dispatch: Iran gearing up for retaliatory strike against Israel × At least 10 strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs before dawn after Israel issued evacuation warnings. Lebanon's health ministry later said 52 people were killed and 72 wounded in Israeli strikes on Friday in the country's eastern Baalbek-Hermel region, attacks for which the Israeli army had not issued evacuation warnings. In a separate development, as per reports from Arab media aligned with Hezbollah, Israeli naval forces have made an incursion into Batroun, a city on Lebanon’s northern coast, where they reportedly detained a Hezbollah member, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported on Saturday. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq and non-state actors like Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah launches rockets at Israeli intelligence base near Tel Aviv

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