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OnlyFans model Ava Louise took to social media to share how she flashed her breasts at Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden (MSG).

This is not the first time the model has pulled up such a stunt. The 26-year-old Louise had exposed herself at the Times Square Portal and also at another rally of Trump earlier.

Louise said that she got death threats as she tried to promote the message: "b**bs are harmless".&nbsp;

On October 27, she again shocked the people present at the rally when she flashed her breasts in front of the SpaceX CEO.

"I was at the Madison Square Garden rally. He's the richest man in the world and that's hot. He saw me and smirked right at me," the model said to NeedToKnow.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2024-was-musk-sporting-a-maga-hat-with-nazi-font-at-trump-rally-771691">US Elections 2024: Was Musk sporting a MAGA hat with ‘Nazi font’ at Trump rally?</a>

"Elon then walked out. 'But I didn't even get kicked out! Since this was a Trump rally, it's part of my 'Tits for Trump' fundraising campaign. Hopefully with the money I donate and all the money Elon is giving we can get Trump in the White House," she added.

<h2>Model shares a video of her act on Instagram</h2>

Louise shared a video of her flashing the breast on the Instagram story. In the video, she was seen wearing a small white top, blue jeans and a red Trump cap.

She looked into the camera smilingly before flashing her breasts while jumping up and down and Musk looked in her direction.

"The rally attendees loved it. I feel like I really represented America in the best way. Honestly, boobs are harmless. And everyone loves them," Louise said.

Watch:&nbsp;US Elections: Comedian's Joke On Puerto At Trump Event Sparks Controversy

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In the post, she wrote the caption, “Do you think he’ll make me his 20th baby mama ?!”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Musk landed in controversy after attending the MSG rally because he was sporting a customised MAGA hat which some alleged had Nazi-styled font appearing very similar to Fraktur.&nbsp;

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OnlyFans model Ava Louise took to social media to share how she flashed her breasts at Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden (MSG).

OnlyFans model Ava Louise took to social media to share how she flashed her breasts at Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden (MSG). This is not the first time the model has pulled up such a stunt. The 26-year-old Louise had exposed herself at the Times Square Portal and also at another rally of Trump earlier. Louise said that she got death threats as she tried to promote the message: "b**bs are harmless". On October 27, she again shocked the people present at the rally when she flashed her breasts in front of the SpaceX CEO. "I was at the Madison Square Garden rally. He's the richest man in the world and that's hot. He saw me and smirked right at me," the model said to NeedToKnow. Also Read: US Elections 2024: Was Musk sporting a MAGA hat with ‘Nazi font’ at Trump rally? "Elon then walked out. 'But I didn't even get kicked out! Since this was a Trump rally, it's part of my 'Tits for Trump' fundraising campaign. Hopefully with the money I donate and all the money Elon is giving we can get Trump in the White House," she added. Model shares a video of her act on Instagram Louise shared a video of her flashing the breast on the Instagram story. In the video, she was seen wearing a small white top, blue jeans and a red Trump cap. She looked into the camera smilingly before flashing her breasts while jumping up and down and Musk looked in her direction. "The rally attendees loved it. I feel like I really represented America in the best way. Honestly, boobs are harmless. And everyone loves them," Louise said. Watch: US Elections: Comedian's Joke On Puerto At Trump Event Sparks Controversy In the post, she wrote the caption, “Do you think he’ll make me his 20th baby mama ?!” Meanwhile, Musk landed in controversy after attending the MSG rally because he was sporting a customised MAGA hat which some alleged had Nazi-styled font appearing very similar to Fraktur. (With inputs from agencies)

Model exposes her breasts in front of Elon Musk at Trump's MSG rally, says 'he smirked at me'

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The story of the Democratic Party, from which Kamala Harris is racing for the White House, starts in the 19th century. Since its founding in 1828, America's&nbsp;oldest major political party has come a long way from protecting the interests of farmers, which made it take a stance in favour of slavery, to becoming the left-of-centre voice of the nation's politics.

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The party is now considered as leftist as it could get in the US, carefully balancing free market, and neoliberal economic policies with progressive stances on social issues such as women's rights, abortion and migration.

However, by the time Barack Obama finished his second term as president, the Democrats were seen as too woke, which led to the gathering of right-wing forces under Donald Trump, catapulting the businessman into the presidency in 2016.

Since the mid-20th century, the Democratic Party has become the voice of the African-American-led civil rights movement, an incredible transformation from its earlier role in opposing the abolition of slavery.

The party's stance on social justice, including for religious minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and immigrants, made it a force for diversity in a political landscape marked by the unique two-party system.&nbsp;

Democrats gave to America some of the most iconic presidents including John F Kennedy, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, James K Polk, Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Lyndon B Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.

But they were not without their set of controversies. Kennedy was assassinated while in office. Clinton became the centre of a sex scandal involving a White House intern and faced an impeachment move which he survived.

And there's also a tendency for the Democrats to become a 'family party'. Several family members of Kennedy assumed political office, while Clinton's wife Hillary unsuccessfully ran for the White House against Trump. Obama's wife, Michelle, is a strong campaigner for the party with reports often indicating a larger political role for her that could even include a run for the presidency in the future.&nbsp;

For all its appearance of being liberal, the Democrats have a dark history of ravaging several parts of the world, particularly during the Cold War era.

Not too different from the Republicans, they supported brutal dictators across Latin America, Asia and West Asia, and 'colour-coded revolutions' in the periphery of the erstwhile Soviet Union in an attempt to surround Russia with pro-West governments.

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The Democrats supported, encouraged or helped the so-called Arab Spring - a series of revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria and other nations in West Asia, that was followed by years of bloodshed, toppling of military dictators only to replace them with more military men,&nbsp;civil war, and the worsening of Jihadi terrorism in the Islamic world.

The Democrats had enjoyed a majority in the US Congress at several points in history. They had near-uninterrupted dominance of the House of Representatives between 1932 and 1938. They won the lower house in 1948, 1954, 1964, 1966, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2018 and 2022, though some of these periods saw their majority shrink.

In the Senate, Democrats won in 1932, 1934, 1936, 1948, 1954, 1964, 1966, 2006, 2008, 2018 and 2020.

In the 20th century, Democratic presidents were at the helm during most of the World Wars and much of the Cold War. They brought in policies for economic recovery and health care reform.&nbsp;

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The Democratic Party is credited with giving energy to the civil rights movement, reducing inequality, expanding social welfare and giving leadership to the world in tackling the climate crisis.&nbsp;

While this made the Democrats the darling of minorities, much of the working class and marginalised people, their Republican rivals often accuse the party of being class warriors and Communists.

Will Kamala Harris, the current vice president, be elected as a true representative of the diversity of the American people?&nbsp;

Whether she makes it to the White House or not, the fact that a woman of mixed Asian and African descent was able to make it to the race is in itself a tribute to the Democrats' efforts to be the true representative of a very diverse and complex nation.

The story of the Democratic Party, from which Kamala Harris is racing for the White House, starts in the 19th century. Since its founding in 1828, America's oldest major political party has come a long way from protecting the interests of farmers, which made it take a stance in favour of slavery, to becoming the left-of-centre voice of the nation's politics.

The story of the Democratic Party, from which Kamala Harris is racing for the White House, starts in the 19th century. Since its founding in 1828, America's oldest major political party has come a long way from protecting the interests of farmers, which made it take a stance in favour of slavery, to becoming the left-of-centre voice of the nation's politics. Watch: Democratic National Convention: Biden urges Democrats to support Harris in race to White House × The party is now considered as leftist as it could get in the US, carefully balancing free market, and neoliberal economic policies with progressive stances on social issues such as women's rights, abortion and migration. However, by the time Barack Obama finished his second term as president, the Democrats were seen as too woke, which led to the gathering of right-wing forces under Donald Trump, catapulting the businessman into the presidency in 2016. Since the mid-20th century, the Democratic Party has become the voice of the African-American-led civil rights movement, an incredible transformation from its earlier role in opposing the abolition of slavery. The party's stance on social justice, including for religious minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and immigrants, made it a force for diversity in a political landscape marked by the unique two-party system. Democrats gave to America some of the most iconic presidents including John F Kennedy, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, James K Polk, Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Lyndon B Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. But they were not without their set of controversies. Kennedy was assassinated while in office. Clinton became the centre of a sex scandal involving a White House intern and faced an impeachment move which he survived. And there's also a tendency for the Democrats to become a 'family party'. Several family members of Kennedy assumed political office, while Clinton's wife Hillary unsuccessfully ran for the White House against Trump. Obama's wife, Michelle, is a strong campaigner for the party with reports often indicating a larger political role for her that could even include a run for the presidency in the future. For all its appearance of being liberal, the Democrats have a dark history of ravaging several parts of the world, particularly during the Cold War era. Not too different from the Republicans, they supported brutal dictators across Latin America, Asia and West Asia, and 'colour-coded revolutions' in the periphery of the erstwhile Soviet Union in an attempt to surround Russia with pro-West governments. Also read: Harris vows to 'end drama' in 'closing argument' from Ellipse, site of US capitol riots The Democrats supported, encouraged or helped the so-called Arab Spring - a series of revolutions in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria and other nations in West Asia, that was followed by years of bloodshed, toppling of military dictators only to replace them with more military men, civil war, and the worsening of Jihadi terrorism in the Islamic world. The Democrats had enjoyed a majority in the US Congress at several points in history. They had near-uninterrupted dominance of the House of Representatives between 1932 and 1938. They won the lower house in 1948, 1954, 1964, 1966, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2018 and 2022, though some of these periods saw their majority shrink. In the Senate, Democrats won in 1932, 1934, 1936, 1948, 1954, 1964, 1966, 2006, 2008, 2018 and 2020. In the 20th century, Democratic presidents were at the helm during most of the World Wars and much of the Cold War. They brought in policies for economic recovery and health care reform. Also read: US Elections: All you need to know about the Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris The Democratic Party is credited with giving energy to the civil rights movement, reducing inequality, expanding social welfare and giving leadership to the world in tackling the climate crisis. While this made the Democrats the darling of minorities, much of the working class and marginalised people, their Republican rivals often accuse the party of being class warriors and Communists. Will Kamala Harris, the current vice president, be elected as a true representative of the diversity of the American people? Whether she makes it to the White House or not, the fact that a woman of mixed Asian and African descent was able to make it to the race is in itself a tribute to the Democrats' efforts to be the true representative of a very diverse and complex nation.

US Elections: Democratic Party of Kamala Harris - What you should know

The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday (Oct 29) turned down Robert F. Kennedy Jr's emergency appeal to remove his name from presidential ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan.&nbsp;

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RFK Jr's decision to appeal for the removal of his name from the ballot came after his endorsement of Donald Trump and the withdrawal of his independent bid from the 2024 US election race.&nbsp;

Kennedy argued that staying on the ballot violated his First Amendment rights by misleading voters and wrongly implying that he still wanted to be the US president.

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He has sought to withdraw from ballots in seven key swing states since endorsing Trump. Michigan and Wisconsin are the last two where he remains listed. In Michigan, he initially won an appeal but ultimately could not withdraw as the candidate for the Natural Law Party, which wanted him to stay on the ballot.

This comes after a leaked video showed Kennedy telling supporters that "President Trump has promised me … control of the public health agencies, which are HHS and its sub-agencies, CDC, FDA, NIH and a few others, and then also the USDA, which is … key to making America healthy".

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The supposed call between Trump and Kennedy, as per&nbsp;CNN, took place on Monday.

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With early voting already in progress, state officials in Michigan and Wisconsin said it would be impossible to take Kennedy's name off the ballot now.&nbsp;

In Michigan, more than 1.5 million absentee ballots have been returned, and 264,000 voters have cast early votes, state attorneys told the court. Wisconsin has over 858,000 absentee ballots submitted.

While, as is common practice, the justices did not explain their reasoning behind the decision, one justice, Neil Gorsuch publicly dissented from the Michigan decision.&nbsp;

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The Justice pointed to lower court opinions suggesting that Kennedy's timing for the withdrawal request was not unreasonable.

After the ruling, Kennedy accused the conservative-majority court of acting politically to support Democrats in the states to "undermine election integrity".

In a post on X, he urged voters in both states to back Trump instead of him, claiming his presence could split the Republican vote.

"It is a purely political move in the hope that folks who would have otherwise voted for Trump will throw away their vote by voting for me instead," he said.

"Don't let them undermine this election. Don’t be fooled. I am off the ballot in every other state I have sought to get of​f of other than Michigan and Wisconsin. So, if you are in Michigan or Wisconsin, please make sure to vote for ​Donald Trump – DO NOT VOTE FOR ME. Together we will ​Make America ​Healthy ​Again!," he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday (Oct 29) turned down Robert F. Kennedy Jr's emergency appeal to remove his name from presidential ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan.

The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday (Oct 29) turned down Robert F. Kennedy Jr's emergency appeal to remove his name from presidential ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan. Why did Kennedy Jr. want his name removed? RFK Jr's decision to appeal for the removal of his name from the ballot came after his endorsement of Donald Trump and the withdrawal of his independent bid from the 2024 US election race. Kennedy argued that staying on the ballot violated his First Amendment rights by misleading voters and wrongly implying that he still wanted to be the US president. Also read | Trump 'completely committed' to bring Robert F Kennedy Jr to his administration if returns to White House He has sought to withdraw from ballots in seven key swing states since endorsing Trump. Michigan and Wisconsin are the last two where he remains listed. In Michigan, he initially won an appeal but ultimately could not withdraw as the candidate for the Natural Law Party, which wanted him to stay on the ballot. This comes after a leaked video showed Kennedy telling supporters that "President Trump has promised me … control of the public health agencies, which are HHS and its sub-agencies, CDC, FDA, NIH and a few others, and then also the USDA, which is … key to making America healthy". BREAKING: RFK Jr. says Donald Trump has promised him "control of the public health agencies." This is terrifying. pic.twitter.com/UQHN2sUUm1 — RFK Jr. Facts (@realRFKJr) October 29, 2024 × The supposed call between Trump and Kennedy, as per CNN, took place on Monday. But why did the court reject his appeal? With early voting already in progress, state officials in Michigan and Wisconsin said it would be impossible to take Kennedy's name off the ballot now. In Michigan, more than 1.5 million absentee ballots have been returned, and 264,000 voters have cast early votes, state attorneys told the court. Wisconsin has over 858,000 absentee ballots submitted. While, as is common practice, the justices did not explain their reasoning behind the decision, one justice, Neil Gorsuch publicly dissented from the Michigan decision. Also read | RFK Jr reveals why he dropped out of presidential race and endorsed Trump The Justice pointed to lower court opinions suggesting that Kennedy's timing for the withdrawal request was not unreasonable. After the ruling, Kennedy accused the conservative-majority court of acting politically to support Democrats in the states to "undermine election integrity". In a post on X, he urged voters in both states to back Trump instead of him, claiming his presence could split the Republican vote. "It is a purely political move in the hope that folks who would have otherwise voted for Trump will throw away their vote by voting for me instead," he said. "Don't let them undermine this election. Don’t be fooled. I am off the ballot in every other state I have sought to get off of other than Michigan and Wisconsin. So, if you are in Michigan or Wisconsin, please make sure to vote for Donald Trump – DO NOT VOTE FOR ME. Together we will Make America Healthy Again!," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

US Supreme Court blocks Robert Kennedy Jr's appeal to remove his name from ballots—but why?

An “alien” creature washed ashore on a beach in Australia, scaring the wits out of everyone who saw it. Its strange appearance freaked people out.

Vicki Evans, a beachcomber, came across the freaky creature on the Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliott, South Australia, The Advertiser reported. She posted a photo on a community Facebook page and wrote, "I’ve never seen anything quite like this before! Nature never ceases to amaze!"

The animal is unusually lengthy with gelatinous tendrils covering its entire body and several sea shells caught in them like hair beads. It looks slimy with its vermicelli-type tentacles. The photo also shows a dog next to the strange creature and that is enough to tell how huge it is.&nbsp;

Users commenting on the photo were baffled by the animal. “That might just be the freakiest thing I’ve ever seen!!” one of them wrote, with another gasping at its sheer size, saying, “Wow, it looks long judging by scale of dog."

The alien creature actually turned out to be goose barnacles.

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It is a species of communal crustacean that attaches itself to objects either floating in the sea on wharves and piers or ashore. It is named after a belief among Middle Ages naturalists that they were actually goose eggs.

<h2>Goose barnacles are a costly delicacy</h2>

The mass of the barnacle cluster shocked the University of South Australia marine ecologist Dr Zoe Doubleday who believes it appears to have "broken off its mothership" and floated ashore.

”I’ve never seen anything like it, and it just must be an old pylon from a jetty or some piece of marine infrastructure that has been in the water for such a long time to grow a dense cluster of barnacles,” the scientist said.

She also clarified that even though the ocean creature resembles oysters and clams, it has a closer relation to lobsters and crabs. The barnacles have small shrimp-like jointed legs inside their shells.&nbsp;

Just like lobsters and crabs, goose barnacles are also a delicacy in some parts of the world. In Portugal and Spain, they are referred to as percebes and served with melted butter.

However, even one serving will burn a hole in your pocket as they are among the most expensive seafood on earth. A pound of goose barnacles costs $125.&nbsp;

An “alien” creature washed ashore on a beach in Australia, scaring the wits out of everyone who saw it. Its strange appearance freaked people out. Vicki Evans, a beachcomber, came across the freaky creature on the Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliott, South Australia, The Advertiser reported.

An “alien” creature washed ashore on a beach in Australia, scaring the wits out of everyone who saw it. Its strange appearance freaked people out. Vicki Evans, a beachcomber, came across the freaky creature on the Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliott, South Australia, The Advertiser reported. She posted a photo on a community Facebook page and wrote, "I’ve never seen anything quite like this before! Nature never ceases to amaze!" The animal is unusually lengthy with gelatinous tendrils covering its entire body and several sea shells caught in them like hair beads. It looks slimy with its vermicelli-type tentacles. The photo also shows a dog next to the strange creature and that is enough to tell how huge it is. Users commenting on the photo were baffled by the animal. “That might just be the freakiest thing I’ve ever seen!!” one of them wrote, with another gasping at its sheer size, saying, “Wow, it looks long judging by scale of dog." The alien creature actually turned out to be goose barnacles. Also Read: Watch out! Blue whale dead for 26 years is still reeking oil It is a species of communal crustacean that attaches itself to objects either floating in the sea on wharves and piers or ashore. It is named after a belief among Middle Ages naturalists that they were actually goose eggs. Goose barnacles are a costly delicacy The mass of the barnacle cluster shocked the University of South Australia marine ecologist Dr Zoe Doubleday who believes it appears to have "broken off its mothership" and floated ashore. ”I’ve never seen anything like it, and it just must be an old pylon from a jetty or some piece of marine infrastructure that has been in the water for such a long time to grow a dense cluster of barnacles,” the scientist said. She also clarified that even though the ocean creature resembles oysters and clams, it has a closer relation to lobsters and crabs. The barnacles have small shrimp-like jointed legs inside their shells. Just like lobsters and crabs, goose barnacles are also a delicacy in some parts of the world. In Portugal and Spain, they are referred to as percebes and served with melted butter. However, even one serving will burn a hole in your pocket as they are among the most expensive seafood on earth. A pound of goose barnacles costs $125.

Sea animal covered with slimy tendrils will give you Halloween creeps

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A UK charity group has discovered an eerie&nbsp;surprise just in time for Halloween. It has found strange carvings known as witches’ marks on the walls of a Tudor property in England. The carvings, also known as apotropaic marks, were believed to have provided ritual protection against evil.

English Heritage, a charity that looks after hundreds of historic monuments, buildings and sites, found the markings on Gainsborough Old Hall. According to a statement, the group found a “staggering array” of designs with most of them being concentrated in the servants’ wing of the hall.&nbsp;

The statement added that Henry VIII and his then Queen, Catherine Howard once visited the manor house. Rick Berry,&nbsp;an English Heritage volunteer found the witches' marks after mapping around 20 carvings inside the grand building for two years.&nbsp;

The remains of a hexafoil, a marking to trap demons, were also found in the building. The hexafoil would ordinarily be a six-petal design inside simple circles, but all that has been found are the circles. CNN quoted a spokesperson as saying that the petals likely faded away or that drawing them would have been beyond the skills of the carver.

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<h2>Marian marks and Pentangle</h2>

Another type of marking found was overlapping Vs, also known as Marian marks. As per certain beliefs, these marks are believed by some to be a call for protection from the Virgin Mary. A pentangle has also been found which was used to protect against evil.

The statement further elaborated on the findings at the Tudor property where a curse seems to have been put on former owner William Hickman. The property was owned by him from 1596.&nbsp;

His name was found etched upside down and the witches' marks were “probably” made around that time, the charity wrote on X. Defacing someone’s name was a way to curse that person at that time. Surprisingly, the practice is normally associated with the Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods and has never previously been found at an English Heritage property.

Nearly 100 marks believed to protect against fire were also uncovered at the property.

Kevin Booth, head of collections at English Heritage, said in the release, "The Old Hall has undoubtedly had a tumultuous past, not least under the ownership of the apparently unpopular William Hickman, but why it’s the scene of quite such a high concentration of protective carvings remains a mystery."

A UK charity group has discovered an eerie surprise just in time for Halloween. It has found strange carvings known as witches’ marks on the walls of a Tudor property in England.

A UK charity group has discovered an eerie surprise just in time for Halloween. It has found strange carvings known as witches’ marks on the walls of a Tudor property in England. The carvings, also known as apotropaic marks, were believed to have provided ritual protection against evil. English Heritage, a charity that looks after hundreds of historic monuments, buildings and sites, found the markings on Gainsborough Old Hall. According to a statement, the group found a “staggering array” of designs with most of them being concentrated in the servants’ wing of the hall. The statement added that Henry VIII and his then Queen, Catherine Howard once visited the manor house. Rick Berry, an English Heritage volunteer found the witches' marks after mapping around 20 carvings inside the grand building for two years. The remains of a hexafoil, a marking to trap demons, were also found in the building. The hexafoil would ordinarily be a six-petal design inside simple circles, but all that has been found are the circles. CNN quoted a spokesperson as saying that the petals likely faded away or that drawing them would have been beyond the skills of the carver. Also Read: Mayan city with buildings and plazas hiding in plain sight has only now been found Marian marks and Pentangle Another type of marking found was overlapping Vs, also known as Marian marks. As per certain beliefs, these marks are believed by some to be a call for protection from the Virgin Mary. A pentangle has also been found which was used to protect against evil. The statement further elaborated on the findings at the Tudor property where a curse seems to have been put on former owner William Hickman. The property was owned by him from 1596. His name was found etched upside down and the witches' marks were “probably” made around that time, the charity wrote on X. Defacing someone’s name was a way to curse that person at that time. Surprisingly, the practice is normally associated with the Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods and has never previously been found at an English Heritage property. Nearly 100 marks believed to protect against fire were also uncovered at the property. Kevin Booth, head of collections at English Heritage, said in the release, "The Old Hall has undoubtedly had a tumultuous past, not least under the ownership of the apparently unpopular William Hickman, but why it’s the scene of quite such a high concentration of protective carvings remains a mystery."

Halloween surprise! A curse and witches' marks found in centuries-old UK house

Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), the financial intelligence agency of the central bank, has summoned bank account details of 28 journalists.

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Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji remain snowless, making it the latest time in the year that its slopes have been bare since the record started 130 years ago.

The volcano’s peak typically receives snow by early October, but due to unusually warm weather, no snowfall has been reported so far this year, the country’s weather agency said. Last year, the snow was first detected on October 5, as per AFP news agency.

However, due to warm weather, no snowfall has been observed till Tuesday (Oct 29). This marked the latest date since comparative data became available in 1984, beating the previous record of October 26 recorded twice in 1955 and 2016.

“Temperatures were high this summer, and these high temperatures continued into September, deterring cold air” which brings snow, Yutaka Katsuta, a forecaster at Kofu Local Meteorological Office told the AFP news agency.

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Katsuta said climate change might have impacted the delay in the snowcap’s formation. Japan experienced its joint hottest summer on record with temperatures between June and August being 1.76 Celsius higher than average.

In September, temperatures continued to be warmer than expected as the sub-tropical jet stream's more northerly position allowed a warmer southerly flow of air over Japan.

Nearly 1,500 areas in Japan had been classed as "extremely hot" days, as described by the country's Meteorological Society.

For the rain to turn into snow, the temperature has to be around the freezing point. October has seen the heat ease slightly, but it has still been a warmer-than-average month.

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Mount Fuji, which is southwest of Tokyo, is Japan's highest mountain at 3,776m (12,460 ft). It is covered in snow for most of the year but during the July-September, which is the hiking season more than 220,000 visitors trudge up its steep, rocky slopes. Many climb through the night to see the sunrise from the summit.

The volcano erupted just over 300 years ago and is quite visible from the Japanese capital on a clear day.

(With inputs from agencies)

Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji remain snowless, making it the latest time in the year that its slopes have been bare since the record started 130 years ago. The volcano’s peak typically receives snow by early October, but due to unusually warm weather, no snowfall has been reported so far this year, the country’s weather agency said.

Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji remain snowless, making it the latest time in the year that its slopes have been bare since the record started 130 years ago. The volcano’s peak typically receives snow by early October, but due to unusually warm weather, no snowfall has been reported so far this year, the country’s weather agency said. Last year, the snow was first detected on October 5, as per AFP news agency. However, due to warm weather, no snowfall has been observed till Tuesday (Oct 29). This marked the latest date since comparative data became available in 1984, beating the previous record of October 26 recorded twice in 1955 and 2016. “Temperatures were high this summer, and these high temperatures continued into September, deterring cold air” which brings snow, Yutaka Katsuta, a forecaster at Kofu Local Meteorological Office told the AFP news agency. Also Read | China bolsters global trade ties with zero-tariff initiative for developing nations Katsuta said climate change might have impacted the delay in the snowcap’s formation. Japan experienced its joint hottest summer on record with temperatures between June and August being 1.76 Celsius higher than average. In September, temperatures continued to be warmer than expected as the sub-tropical jet stream's more northerly position allowed a warmer southerly flow of air over Japan. Nearly 1,500 areas in Japan had been classed as "extremely hot" days, as described by the country's Meteorological Society. For the rain to turn into snow, the temperature has to be around the freezing point. October has seen the heat ease slightly, but it has still been a warmer-than-average month. Also Read | This village in Japan is placing life-sized dolls in place of people. Here's why Mount Fuji, which is southwest of Tokyo, is Japan's highest mountain at 3,776m (12,460 ft). It is covered in snow for most of the year but during the July-September, which is the hiking season more than 220,000 visitors trudge up its steep, rocky slopes. Many climb through the night to see the sunrise from the summit. The volcano erupted just over 300 years ago and is quite visible from the Japanese capital on a clear day. (With inputs from agencies)

Mount Fuji remains snowless for longest time, breaking 130-year record

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his New York rally a “lovefest” after he was slammed for crude and racist remarks, news agency AP reported.

During his Madison Square Garden rally in New York, several speakers made crude comments including a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, saying Puerto Rico was a “floating island of garbage.”

Instead of apologising, Trump took a different stance, saying it was an “honour to be involved” in and praising it.&nbsp;

“The love in that room. It was breathtaking,” the former president said. “It was like a lovefest, an absolute lovefest. And it was my honour to be involved.”

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However, he distanced himself from Hinchcliffe’s remarks and told Fox News on Tuesday (Oct 29) that he doesn’t know anything about Hinchcliffe and “can’t imagine it’s a big deal.” Although, later he said that “probably he shouldn’t have been there.” Trump said this in the swing state of Pennsylvania two days after the New York rally.

In an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, Trump said, “I don’t know him. Someone put him up there. I don’t know who he is.”

<h2>A liability for Trump's campaign?</h2>

With just a week left for Election Day, Trump allies have expressed concern over the incident, calling the event a liability. Puerto Ricans who live in Pennsylvania and other important swing states hold great electoral significance.

“This is not a time to have anyone criticize Puerto Rico or Latinos,” former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News Channel in an interview. Haley earlier challenged Trump for the GOP presidential nomination but later endorsed him.

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Later Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania’s Allentown, a city with a large Hispanic population. He was joined by Puerto Rico’s shadow U.S. senator, Zoraida Buxo, who defended the former president.

“We need this man to be our commander in chief,” said Buxo, who cannot vote in the Senate because Puerto Rico is not a state. “He will make us feel safe and he will protect us.”

However, anger in Allentown lingers on as some voters criticised the racial comments made against Latinos, Blacks, Jews and Palestinians. Some sexist insults were also targetted at Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic rival and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his New York rally a “lovefest” after he was slammed for crude and racist remarks, news agency AP reported.

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called his New York rally a “lovefest” after he was slammed for crude and racist remarks, news agency AP reported. During his Madison Square Garden rally in New York, several speakers made crude comments including a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, saying Puerto Rico was a “floating island of garbage.” Instead of apologising, Trump took a different stance, saying it was an “honour to be involved” in and praising it. “The love in that room. It was breathtaking,” the former president said. “It was like a lovefest, an absolute lovefest. And it was my honour to be involved.” Also read | US Elections 2024: Was Musk sporting a MAGA hat with ‘Nazi font’ at Trump rally? However, he distanced himself from Hinchcliffe’s remarks and told Fox News on Tuesday (Oct 29) that he doesn’t know anything about Hinchcliffe and “can’t imagine it’s a big deal.” Although, later he said that “probably he shouldn’t have been there.” Trump said this in the swing state of Pennsylvania two days after the New York rally. In an interview with ABC News on Tuesday, Trump said, “I don’t know him. Someone put him up there. I don’t know who he is.” A liability for Trump's campaign? With just a week left for Election Day, Trump allies have expressed concern over the incident, calling the event a liability. Puerto Ricans who live in Pennsylvania and other important swing states hold great electoral significance. “This is not a time to have anyone criticize Puerto Rico or Latinos,” former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley told Fox News Channel in an interview. Haley earlier challenged Trump for the GOP presidential nomination but later endorsed him. Also read | US election: Opinion poll shows Harris holds narrow lead over Trump, but razor-thin edge starting to fray Later Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania’s Allentown, a city with a large Hispanic population. He was joined by Puerto Rico’s shadow U.S. senator, Zoraida Buxo, who defended the former president. “We need this man to be our commander in chief,” said Buxo, who cannot vote in the Senate because Puerto Rico is not a state. “He will make us feel safe and he will protect us.” However, anger in Allentown lingers on as some voters criticised the racial comments made against Latinos, Blacks, Jews and Palestinians. Some sexist insults were also targetted at Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump’s Democratic rival and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump calls his New York rally a ‘lovefest’ as he faces backlash for crude and racist remarks

Ukraine on Tuesday (Oct 29) announced a new mobilisation push as reports surfaced of North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk area, with the Pentagon indicating that thousands more Pyongyang soldiers are expected to arrive soon.&nbsp;

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Reports citing Western intelligence officers claim that a small number of North Korean troops are already "in action" inside Ukraine.

According to a CNN report citing two officials, "It seems that a good many of them (North Korean troops) are already in action."

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Talking to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also highlighted the concerning "internationalisation" of the conflict and the strategic risk posed by North Korean involvement.

"The conclusion is clear: this war is becoming internationalised, extending beyond two countries," said the leader of the war-torn Ukraine.

Yoon, meanwhile, expressed concern about North Korean troops' "unprecedented and dangerous" involvement in the Ukraine war and expressed fears that Pyongyang may gain advanced military technology and combat experience from its alignment with Russia.&nbsp;

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At home, Ukraine's the Secretary of Ukraine's National Security Council Oleksandr Lytvynenko told Parliament about Kyiv's plans to recruit an additional 160,000 soldiers amid manpower shortages. The recruitment, as per AFP, would unfold over three months.&nbsp;

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Russia forces, as per reports, have seized the mining hub of Selydove in the Donetsk region, where Moscow claims to have taken control of additional villages, including Bogoyavlenka, Girnyk, and Katerynivka. Moscow has reportedly gained over 478 square kilometres in October alone, its largest advance since the early stages of the war. This surge follows the collapse of Ukrainian defences in Avdiivka, a stronghold town, earlier this year.&nbsp;

Ukraine on Tuesday (Oct 29) announced a new mobilisation push as reports surfaced of North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk area, with the Pentagon indicating that thousands more Pyongyang soldiers are expected to arrive soon.

Ukraine on Tuesday (Oct 29) announced a new mobilisation push as reports surfaced of North Korean troops stationed in Russia's Kursk area, with the Pentagon indicating that thousands more Pyongyang soldiers are expected to arrive soon. North Koreans in Ukraine Reports citing Western intelligence officers claim that a small number of North Korean troops are already "in action" inside Ukraine. According to a CNN report citing two officials, "It seems that a good many of them (North Korean troops) are already in action." Also read | US ups earlier estimates, claims 10,000 North Korean troops backing Russia in Ukraine war Talking to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also highlighted the concerning "internationalisation" of the conflict and the strategic risk posed by North Korean involvement. "The conclusion is clear: this war is becoming internationalised, extending beyond two countries," said the leader of the war-torn Ukraine. Yoon, meanwhile, expressed concern about North Korean troops' "unprecedented and dangerous" involvement in the Ukraine war and expressed fears that Pyongyang may gain advanced military technology and combat experience from its alignment with Russia. Ukraine's massive mobilisation At home, Ukraine's the Secretary of Ukraine's National Security Council Oleksandr Lytvynenko told Parliament about Kyiv's plans to recruit an additional 160,000 soldiers amid manpower shortages. The recruitment, as per AFP, would unfold over three months. Also read | North Korea says deployment of troops in Russia won’t breach international law Russia's latest gains Russia forces, as per reports, have seized the mining hub of Selydove in the Donetsk region, where Moscow claims to have taken control of additional villages, including Bogoyavlenka, Girnyk, and Katerynivka. Moscow has reportedly gained over 478 square kilometres in October alone, its largest advance since the early stages of the war. This surge follows the collapse of Ukrainian defences in Avdiivka, a stronghold town, earlier this year.

Kyiv launches new mobilisation drive amid reports of North Korean troops 'in action' in Ukraine

As the 30-day deadline imposed by Washington looms, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed alarm over the "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, stating that "Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground." 
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Moving to the US, the country is all set for its presidential election next week. In her "closing argument" from The Ellipse, Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump and said it's time to end "drama and conflict." She criticised the former president for saying the US has "enemies from within."&nbsp;

In a continuation of remarks by Democrats, Joe Biden called Trump's supporters "floating garbage." The US president is facing extreme criticism from his counterparts regarding his remarks.&nbsp;

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The United States has delivered a firm warning to Israel regarding its humanitarian responsibilities in Gaza amid rising international concern.&nbsp;As the 30-day deadline imposed by Washington looms, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed alarm over the "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, stating that "Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground."

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The Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris urged Americans to write the "next chapter" for their country and end the "drama and conflict" in her closing speech in Washington DC on Tuesday (Oct 29).&nbsp;While addressing thousands of people present at The Ellipse, the place where the US Capitol riots of January 6 started, Harris warned the voters against Trump's "lust for unchecked power."

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US President Joe Biden has come under fire for his retaliatory comments to the "floating island of garbage" remark made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Donald Trump rally in New York City.&nbsp;During a campaign call, in what can be perceived as disparaging comments towards Trump supporters, Biden responding to the inflammatory remarks by Hinchcliffe said: "The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters."

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As the 30-day deadline imposed by Washington looms, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed alarm over the "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, stating that "Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground.

As the 30-day deadline imposed by Washington looms, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed alarm over the "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, stating that "Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground." Moving to the US, the country is all set for its presidential election next week. In her "closing argument" from The Ellipse, Kamala Harris slammed Donald Trump and said it's time to end "drama and conflict." She criticised the former president for saying the US has "enemies from within." In a continuation of remarks by Democrats, Joe Biden called Trump's supporters "floating garbage." The US president is facing extreme criticism from his counterparts regarding his remarks. Click on the headlines to read more: America's 30-day deadline looms: US presses Israel to address Gaza humanitarian crisis or risk losing aid The United States has delivered a firm warning to Israel regarding its humanitarian responsibilities in Gaza amid rising international concern. As the 30-day deadline imposed by Washington looms, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, expressed alarm over the "catastrophic humanitarian crisis" in Gaza, stating that "Israel's words must be matched by action on the ground." Harris vows to 'end drama' in 'closing argument' from Ellipse, site of US capitol riots The Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris urged Americans to write the "next chapter" for their country and end the "drama and conflict" in her closing speech in Washington DC on Tuesday (Oct 29). While addressing thousands of people present at The Ellipse, the place where the US Capitol riots of January 6 started, Harris warned the voters against Trump's "lust for unchecked power." Biden calls Trump supporters 'floating garbage,' faces immediate backlash US President Joe Biden has come under fire for his retaliatory comments to the "floating island of garbage" remark made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Donald Trump rally in New York City. During a campaign call, in what can be perceived as disparaging comments towards Trump supporters, Biden responding to the inflammatory remarks by Hinchcliffe said: "The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters." EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles ignite tensions with Beijing The European Union's (EU) recent decision to impose tariffs of up to 35.3 per cent on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) has provoked a significant backlash from Beijing. This move follows an anti-subsidy investigation that determined Chinese state support unfairly undermines European automakers, as reported by AFP. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Hamas Says, 'Open To Discuss Any Deal For Ceasefire' ×

Morning brief: US urges Israel to address Gaza humanitarian crisis; Harris' closing argument speech, and more

The United States on Tuesday offered a $5 million reward for information about a 1994 plane bombing in Panama blamed on Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that killed 21 people.

Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 exploded midair after taking off from an airport in the Caribbean province of Colon.

All those onboard -- mostly members of the Central American nation's Jewish community -- were killed, including three Americans.

"The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence has assessed that Hezbollah was responsible for the bombing of AC 901," a statement released by the US State Department and Washington's embassy in Panama said.

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"Following the attack, an individual by the name of Ali Hawa Jamal, who also died in the bombing, was identified as the suspect who carried the bomb aboard the aircraft," it said.

The offer was welcomed by relatives of the victims.

"Knowing that the United States and the world justice system have not forgotten this case is extremely important," Ana Karina Smith Cain, whose grandfather died in the attack, told AFP.

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"It was an extremely tragic day of indescribable pain for the families of the victims. Hopefully, at some point, those responsible can be brought to trial," she added.

A war between Hezbollah and Israel erupted last month after nearly a year of cross-border fire.

Israel escalated air strikes against the Iran-backed group and sent ground forces into Lebanon.

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The United States on Tuesday offered a $5 million reward for information about a 1994 plane bombing in Panama blamed on Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that killed 21 people.

The United States on Tuesday offered a $5 million reward for information about a 1994 plane bombing in Panama blamed on Lebanese militant group Hezbollah that killed 21 people. Alas Chiricanas Flight 901 exploded midair after taking off from an airport in the Caribbean province of Colon. All those onboard -- mostly members of the Central American nation's Jewish community -- were killed, including three Americans. "The US Office of the Director of National Intelligence has assessed that Hezbollah was responsible for the bombing of AC 901," a statement released by the US State Department and Washington's embassy in Panama said. Also Read | Kyiv launches mobilisation drive amid reports of North Korea troops in Ukraine "Following the attack, an individual by the name of Ali Hawa Jamal, who also died in the bombing, was identified as the suspect who carried the bomb aboard the aircraft," it said. The offer was welcomed by relatives of the victims. "Knowing that the United States and the world justice system have not forgotten this case is extremely important," Ana Karina Smith Cain, whose grandfather died in the attack, told AFP. Also Read | How Indian Army dealt a deadly blow to terrorists in J&K’s Akhnoor by using AI "It was an extremely tragic day of indescribable pain for the families of the victims. Hopefully, at some point, those responsible can be brought to trial," she added. A war between Hezbollah and Israel erupted last month after nearly a year of cross-border fire. Israel escalated air strikes against the Iran-backed group and sent ground forces into Lebanon. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US offers $5 mn reward over 1994 plane bombing killing 21, blamed on Hezbollah

Ghostly plumes of "sea smoke" have been seen rising from a glacier in Antarctica. NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured the extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon above Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier.

The images were captured on October 10 and show two atmospheric phenomena - sea smoke forming at the glacier's edge and snow streams.

The near-surface atmospheric phenomena is normally not visible because of a cloud cover, Christopher Shuman, a glaciologist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, said in a statement.&nbsp;

Sea smoke is caused when ice, water and air interact. Shuman says the pictures show the power of winds, as when they push water and sea ice away from the glacier's front, warmer water comes up.

This warm water comes in contact with the cold Antarctic air and creates a dramatic condensation effect. Small ice crystals are formed in the process which look like ghostly plumes rising from the water's surface.

<h2>Two major glaciers of Antarctica</h2>

Pine Island Glacier and the Thwaites Glacier are a critical pathway for ice flow from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea. However, both of them have been retreating rapidly and calving out huge chunks of icebergs.

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The pictures also show streams of white snow being carried by powerful springtime winds. These snow streams originate from a chaotic shear zone of fractured ice near the glacier's southern edge.

Shuman says that katabatic winds are a signature feature of Antarctic climate. "One really shouldn't be surprised to see winds coming out of the interior with all the cold winter air that's been isolated there for months," Shuman said.

Experts say that the wind-driven phenomena bring to the fore important scientific questions about Antarctica's changing climate. How blowing snow affects the surface mass balance of polar ice sheets is a major question that intrigues scientists.

However, gathering data is a challenge because of the the remote location and harsh conditions of these sites.

Ghostly plumes of "sea smoke" have been seen rising from a glacier in Antarctica. NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured the extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon above Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier.

Ghostly plumes of "sea smoke" have been seen rising from a glacier in Antarctica. NASA's Landsat 8 satellite captured the extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon above Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier. The images were captured on October 10 and show two atmospheric phenomena - sea smoke forming at the glacier's edge and snow streams. The near-surface atmospheric phenomena is normally not visible because of a cloud cover, Christopher Shuman, a glaciologist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, said in a statement. Sea smoke is caused when ice, water and air interact. Shuman says the pictures show the power of winds, as when they push water and sea ice away from the glacier's front, warmer water comes up. This warm water comes in contact with the cold Antarctic air and creates a dramatic condensation effect. Small ice crystals are formed in the process which look like ghostly plumes rising from the water's surface. Two major glaciers of Antarctica Pine Island Glacier and the Thwaites Glacier are a critical pathway for ice flow from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet into the Amundsen Sea. However, both of them have been retreating rapidly and calving out huge chunks of icebergs. Also Read: THIS massive continent might cease to exist as a whole in the coming years The pictures also show streams of white snow being carried by powerful springtime winds. These snow streams originate from a chaotic shear zone of fractured ice near the glacier's southern edge. Shuman says that katabatic winds are a signature feature of Antarctic climate. "One really shouldn't be surprised to see winds coming out of the interior with all the cold winter air that's been isolated there for months," Shuman said. Experts say that the wind-driven phenomena bring to the fore important scientific questions about Antarctica's changing climate. How blowing snow affects the surface mass balance of polar ice sheets is a major question that intrigues scientists. However, gathering data is a challenge because of the the remote location and harsh conditions of these sites.

Satellite captures bizarre smoke rising from Antarctic glacier. What is it?

Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, on Monday (Oct 28) defended the publication's decision to not endorse Democratic Party's presidential nominee Kamala Harris. In an opinion piece published on the Post's website, Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon.com and Blue Origin, said it was a "principled decision".

This comes as reports claimed that more than 200,000 users, about 8 per cent of its total subscribers, have cancelled their online subscriptions to the Washington Post after the popular news outlet decided not to endorse a candidate in the upcoming US presidential elections.

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"What presidential endorsements actually do is create a perception of bias. A perception of non-independence," Bezos wrote.

"Ending them is a principled decision."

Bezos also denied allegations that the lack of endorsement had something to do with the meeting between Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp meeting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

"I would also like to be clear that no quid pro quo of any kind is at work here," said Bezos.

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"Neither campaign nor candidate was consulted or informed at any level or in any way about this decision. It was made entirely internally," he added.

Bezos claimed that even he did not know about Limp meeting Trump on the day of the announcement and said: "I sighed when I found out because I knew it would provide ammunition to those who would like to frame this as anything other than a principled decision."

"There is no connection between it and our decision on presidential endorsements, and any suggestion otherwise is false," he stressed.

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Historically, the editorial board of the influential publication has never shied away from endorsing candidates.

For the last four decades, the Washington Post has consistently endorsed Democrat candidates, said a report in AFP news agency.

However, this year, just days ahead of the too-close-to-call, neck-to-neck election race between Harris and Trump, Post decided to refrain from doing so.

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Previously, on Friday, William Lewis, the Washington Post's publisher and CEO, announced that the newspaper would not endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming Nov 5 election or any future presidential election.

"We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates," he wrote.

The decision, however, garnered widespread condemnation from subscribers and columnists alike.

"The Washington Post's decision not to make an endorsement in the presidential campaign is a terrible mistake," wrote 20 columnists in an opinion piece on the Post's website.

The decision "represents an abandonment of the fundamental editorial convictions of the newspaper that we love," they added.&nbsp;

<h2>Controversy is brewing at LA Times on Kamala endorsement</h2>

The Washington Post row came close on the heels of a similar controversy at another influential US newspaper, the Los Angeles Times.

In a surprise move, the billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong blocked the&nbsp; paper's plans to endorse Harris.

A wave of resignations followed, including three members of the LA Times editorial board led by&nbsp;Mariel Garza.

Hundreds of subscriptions were cancelled.

Later, the owner's daughter, the activist&nbsp;Nika Soon-Shiong, claimed to have influenced the decision.&nbsp;

She suggested that the endorsement of Harris was blocked over the US vice president's support for the Israeli military operation against Hamas in Gaza in response to the terror attacks of October 7 last year.&nbsp; 
 
Patrick Soon-Shiong, however, rejected his daughter's claims.

(With inputs from agencies)

Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, on Monday (Oct 28) defended the publication's decision to not endorse Democratic Party's presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Jeff Bezos, the owner of the Washington Post, on Monday (Oct 28) defended the publication's decision to not endorse Democratic Party's presidential nominee Kamala Harris. In an opinion piece published on the Post's website, Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon.com and Blue Origin, said it was a "principled decision". This comes as reports claimed that more than 200,000 users, about 8 per cent of its total subscribers, have cancelled their online subscriptions to the Washington Post after the popular news outlet decided not to endorse a candidate in the upcoming US presidential elections. What did Bezos say? "What presidential endorsements actually do is create a perception of bias. A perception of non-independence," Bezos wrote. "Ending them is a principled decision." Bezos also denied allegations that the lack of endorsement had something to do with the meeting between Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp meeting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. "I would also like to be clear that no quid pro quo of any kind is at work here," said Bezos. Also read | ‘Betrayed’ 2,000 readers cancel WaPo subscription after paper refuses to endorse Harris "Neither campaign nor candidate was consulted or informed at any level or in any way about this decision. It was made entirely internally," he added. Bezos claimed that even he did not know about Limp meeting Trump on the day of the announcement and said: "I sighed when I found out because I knew it would provide ammunition to those who would like to frame this as anything other than a principled decision." "There is no connection between it and our decision on presidential endorsements, and any suggestion otherwise is false," he stressed. Why is the no-endorsement of Washington Post controversial? Historically, the editorial board of the influential publication has never shied away from endorsing candidates. For the last four decades, the Washington Post has consistently endorsed Democrat candidates, said a report in AFP news agency. However, this year, just days ahead of the too-close-to-call, neck-to-neck election race between Harris and Trump, Post decided to refrain from doing so. Also read | Washington Post says will not endorse Harris or Trump in election Previously, on Friday, William Lewis, the Washington Post's publisher and CEO, announced that the newspaper would not endorse a presidential candidate in the upcoming Nov 5 election or any future presidential election. "We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates," he wrote. The decision, however, garnered widespread condemnation from subscribers and columnists alike. "The Washington Post's decision not to make an endorsement in the presidential campaign is a terrible mistake," wrote 20 columnists in an opinion piece on the Post's website. The decision "represents an abandonment of the fundamental editorial convictions of the newspaper that we love," they added. Controversy is brewing at LA Times on Kamala endorsement The Washington Post row came close on the heels of a similar controversy at another influential US newspaper, the Los Angeles Times. In a surprise move, the billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong blocked the paper's plans to endorse Harris. A wave of resignations followed, including three members of the LA Times editorial board led by Mariel Garza. Hundreds of subscriptions were cancelled. Later, the owner's daughter, the activist Nika Soon-Shiong, claimed to have influenced the decision. She suggested that the endorsement of Harris was blocked over the US vice president's support for the Israeli military operation against Hamas in Gaza in response to the terror attacks of October 7 last year. Patrick Soon-Shiong, however, rejected his daughter's claims. (With inputs from agencies)

US elections: Jeff Bezos has this to say on WaPo's decision to not endorse Kamala Harris

Iran on Monday reportedly executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond.

Berlin warned of "serious consequences" for Iran's "inhumane regime", while a Norway-based human rights group labelled the execution the "extrajudicial killing of a hostage".

Sharmahd, a German citizen of Iranian descent and a US resident, was seized by Iranian authorities in 2020 while travelling through the United Arab Emirates, according to his family.

Iran, which does not recognise dual citizenship, announced his arrest after a "complex operation", without specifying how, where or when he was seized.

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Sharmahd was sentenced to death in February 2023 for the capital offence of "corruption on Earth", a sentence later confirmed by the Iranian Supreme Court.&nbsp;

The Iranian judiciary's Mizan website said on Monday that "the death sentence of Jamshid Sharmahd... was carried out this morning".&nbsp;

He had been convicted of playing a role in a 2008 mosque bombing in the southern city of Shiraz, in which 14 people were killed and 300 wounded.

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Sharmahd grew up in an Iranian-German family and moved to California in 2003, where he was accused of making statements hostile to both Iran and Islam on television.

Mizan said Sharmahd was "a criminal terrorist" who "was hosted by the United States as well as European countries and was operating under the complex protection of their intelligence services".&nbsp;

Iran carries out the second highest number of executions worldwide per year after China, according to human rights groups including Amnesty International.&nbsp;

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At least 627 people have been executed this year alone by Iran, according to IHR. Rights groups accuse the authorities of using capital punishment as a tool to instill fear throughout society.

Several other Europeans are still being held in Iran, including at least three French citizens.&nbsp;

European Parliament member Hannah Neumann, who chairs the assembly's Iran delegation, called for a total change in the EU's policy towards Tehran, the Bild daily reported.

"There were some voices who wanted to wait and see how the regime would develop after Pezeshkian's election," Neumann said. "This terrible execution shows us clearly how we should judge this new government."

His family have long maintained that Sharmahd was innocent.

Sharmahd was also accused of leading the Tondar group, which aims to topple the Islamic Republic. Iran classes it as a terrorist organisation.

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Iran on Monday reportedly executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond.

Iran on Monday reportedly executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond. Berlin warned of "serious consequences" for Iran's "inhumane regime", while a Norway-based human rights group labelled the execution the "extrajudicial killing of a hostage". Sharmahd, a German citizen of Iranian descent and a US resident, was seized by Iranian authorities in 2020 while travelling through the United Arab Emirates, according to his family. Iran, which does not recognise dual citizenship, announced his arrest after a "complex operation", without specifying how, where or when he was seized. Also read | West Asia crisis: Netanyahu claims Iran amassing nuclear 'stockpile'; Hezbollah fires projectiles into Israel Sharmahd was sentenced to death in February 2023 for the capital offence of "corruption on Earth", a sentence later confirmed by the Iranian Supreme Court. The Iranian judiciary's Mizan website said on Monday that "the death sentence of Jamshid Sharmahd... was carried out this morning". He had been convicted of playing a role in a 2008 mosque bombing in the southern city of Shiraz, in which 14 people were killed and 300 wounded. Tool for fear Sharmahd grew up in an Iranian-German family and moved to California in 2003, where he was accused of making statements hostile to both Iran and Islam on television. Mizan said Sharmahd was "a criminal terrorist" who "was hosted by the United States as well as European countries and was operating under the complex protection of their intelligence services". Iran carries out the second highest number of executions worldwide per year after China, according to human rights groups including Amnesty International. Also read | X suspends Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei's Hebrew account after two posts, says... At least 627 people have been executed this year alone by Iran, according to IHR. Rights groups accuse the authorities of using capital punishment as a tool to instill fear throughout society. Several other Europeans are still being held in Iran, including at least three French citizens. European Parliament member Hannah Neumann, who chairs the assembly's Iran delegation, called for a total change in the EU's policy towards Tehran, the Bild daily reported. "There were some voices who wanted to wait and see how the regime would develop after Pezeshkian's election," Neumann said. "This terrible execution shows us clearly how we should judge this new government." His family have long maintained that Sharmahd was innocent. Sharmahd was also accused of leading the Tondar group, which aims to topple the Islamic Republic. Iran classes it as a terrorist organisation. 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.

Iran executes Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd after terrorism conviction: reports

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In the Adani group and Kenya deal the court is all set for the hearing. Listen in to WION's reporter, Kingsley Oluoko from Nairobi in Kenya, for all the updates in the Adani Deal hearing.

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As the world of entertainment observed the first death anniversary of American actor Matthew Perry, his family revealed the pain they went through after losing their loved one. Perry's stepfather&nbsp;Keith Morrison said that it was “painful” to cope with the information that was revealed during the investigation.

In other news from around the world,&nbsp;Israel passed a bill effectively banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within the country's borders and in occupied East Jerusalem.

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Israel's parliament on Monday (Oct 28) passed a bill effectively banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within the country's borders and in occupied East Jerusalem, sparking widespread international backlash.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-pentagon-says-north-korea-has-sent-10000-troops-to-back-russia-in-ukraine-war-771516">US Pentagon ups earlier estimates, claims 10,000 North Korean troops backing Russia in Ukraine war</a>

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The United States on Monday (Oct 28) said that North Korea has sent approximately 10,000 troops to Russia to train. Pentagon's latest assessment triples its previous estimate of 3,000&nbsp;North Korean personnel in Russia. 
 
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A total of 154 people were injured in a firework accident in the Indian state of Kerala early Tuesday (Oct 29). According to a report by the news agency ANI, the accident occurred during a festival celebration at the&nbsp;Veerarkavu Temple in Kasargod.

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Actor Matthew Perry’s family revealed in the latest issue of People’s Magazine the pain his family went through after the actor’s demise. Perry’s father said that it was “painful” to cope with the information that was revealed during the investigation. “It makes you angry,” he added.

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As the world of entertainment observed the first death anniversary of American actor Matthew Perry, his family revealed the pain they went through after losing their loved one.

As the world of entertainment observed the first death anniversary of American actor Matthew Perry, his family revealed the pain they went through after losing their loved one. Perry's stepfather Keith Morrison said that it was “painful” to cope with the information that was revealed during the investigation. In other news from around the world, Israel passed a bill effectively banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within the country's borders and in occupied East Jerusalem. Click on the headlines to read more: Israeli parliament bans UNRWA, claims UN aid agency has 'deep connection' with Hamas Israel's parliament on Monday (Oct 28) passed a bill effectively banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating within the country's borders and in occupied East Jerusalem, sparking widespread international backlash. US Pentagon ups earlier estimates, claims 10,000 North Korean troops backing Russia in Ukraine war The United States on Monday (Oct 28) said that North Korea has sent approximately 10,000 troops to Russia to train. Pentagon's latest assessment triples its previous estimate of 3,000 North Korean personnel in Russia. Over 150 injured in firework accident in India's Kerala- Watch A total of 154 people were injured in a firework accident in the Indian state of Kerala early Tuesday (Oct 29). According to a report by the news agency ANI, the accident occurred during a festival celebration at the Veerarkavu Temple in Kasargod. ‘It makes you angry’: Matthew Perry's family talks about actor’s death investigation Actor Matthew Perry’s family revealed in the latest issue of People’s Magazine the pain his family went through after the actor’s demise. Perry’s father said that it was “painful” to cope with the information that was revealed during the investigation. “It makes you angry,” he added. Watch | Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte confirms existence of 'Death Squad' ×

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As the U.S. presidential elections approach, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are making their final appeals to voters. Trump emphasizes his previous administration's achievements and promises to restore economic growth, while Harris focuses on advancing social justice and economic equity. Both candidates are ramping up their campaigns to galvanize support and secure crucial votes in key battleground states.

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A Mayan city that vanished under a jungle in Mexico has been discovered accidentally. Archaeologists say it is the size of Scotland's capital Edinburgh and is lined with pyramids, sports fields, and causeways connecting districts and amphitheatres in the southeastern state of Campeche.

They used Lidar, a type of radar survey that maps structures buried under vegetation, to find the hidden complex called Valeriana. It is massive and second only to Calakmul, believed to be the largest Mayan site in ancient Latin America.&nbsp;

“I was on something like page 16 of Google search and found a radar survey done by a Mexican organisation for environmental monitoring,” said Luke Auld-Thomas, a PhD student at Tulane University in the US.

What he had found was a Lidar survey, a remote sensing technique which fires thousands of radar pulses from a plane and maps objects on the ground using the time the signal takes to return. He then processed the data using archaeological methods and noticed that a huge ancient city once existed there that was once home to 30-50,000 people at its peak from 750 to 850 AD.

The city has been named Valeriana after a nearby lagoon.&nbsp;

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<h2>The Mayan city was thriving</h2>

The Tropics have long been seen as a region where "civilisations went to die", but the latest discovery changed this notion, says co-author of the study, Professor Marcello Canuto.

He says that the region once housed more people than it does today and was home to rich and complex cultures. What led to the demise of the population and the abandonment of the city is not clear, but the archaeologists point to climate change as a possible factor.

Archaeologists say that it is "hidden in plain sight", and is just 15 minutes away from a major road near Xhipul. They state that "no one has ever been there", but locals might have suspected the presence of ruins under the mounds of earth.

The team surveyed three different sites in the jungle and found 6,764 buildings of various sizes. The huge city was likely spread over an area of 16.6 sq km. It had two major centres with large buildings around 2 km apart, with houses and causeways.

There were temple pyramids where Mayans hid treasures like jade masks and buried their dead. People of the city likely also played an ancient ball game in a court.

A Mayan city that vanished under a jungle in Mexico has been discovered accidentally. Archaeologists say it is the size of Scotland's capital Edinburgh and is lined with pyramids, sports fields, and causeways connecting districts and amphitheatres in the southeastern state of Campeche.

A Mayan city that vanished under a jungle in Mexico has been discovered accidentally. Archaeologists say it is the size of Scotland's capital Edinburgh and is lined with pyramids, sports fields, and causeways connecting districts and amphitheatres in the southeastern state of Campeche. They used Lidar, a type of radar survey that maps structures buried under vegetation, to find the hidden complex called Valeriana. It is massive and second only to Calakmul, believed to be the largest Mayan site in ancient Latin America. “I was on something like page 16 of Google search and found a radar survey done by a Mexican organisation for environmental monitoring,” said Luke Auld-Thomas, a PhD student at Tulane University in the US. What he had found was a Lidar survey, a remote sensing technique which fires thousands of radar pulses from a plane and maps objects on the ground using the time the signal takes to return. He then processed the data using archaeological methods and noticed that a huge ancient city once existed there that was once home to 30-50,000 people at its peak from 750 to 850 AD. The city has been named Valeriana after a nearby lagoon. Also Read: THIS ancient temple is of Maya's monstrous god of farts 'The Stinking One' The Mayan city was thriving The Tropics have long been seen as a region where "civilisations went to die", but the latest discovery changed this notion, says co-author of the study, Professor Marcello Canuto. He says that the region once housed more people than it does today and was home to rich and complex cultures. What led to the demise of the population and the abandonment of the city is not clear, but the archaeologists point to climate change as a possible factor. Archaeologists say that it is "hidden in plain sight", and is just 15 minutes away from a major road near Xhipul. They state that "no one has ever been there", but locals might have suspected the presence of ruins under the mounds of earth. The team surveyed three different sites in the jungle and found 6,764 buildings of various sizes. The huge city was likely spread over an area of 16.6 sq km. It had two major centres with large buildings around 2 km apart, with houses and causeways. There were temple pyramids where Mayans hid treasures like jade masks and buried their dead. People of the city likely also played an ancient ball game in a court.

Mayan city with buildings and plazas hiding in plain sight has only now been found

South Africa has filed "evidence" of a "genocide" committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip with the International Court of Justice, the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday.

The document "contains evidence which shows how the government of Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians living in Gaza", the presidency said in a statement, amid claims vehemently denied by Israel.

An official for the Hague-based court on Monday confirmed it had received the document, but did declined to give further detail.

"The evidence will show that undergirding Israel's genocidal acts is the special intent to commit genocide, a failure by Israel to prevent incitement to genocide, to prevent genocide itself and its failure to punish those inciting and committing acts of genocide," said the presidency.&nbsp;

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The "memorial" -- the name of the document detailing South Africa's case against Israel before the ICJ -- cannot be made public but laid out evidence in "over 750 pages of text, supported by exhibits and annexes of over 4,000 pages", it added.&nbsp;

South Africa in December brought a case before the ICJ, arguing the war in Gaza breached the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention, an accusation Israel has strongly denied.

Several nations have added their weight to South Africa's proceedings against Israel, including Spain, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, Turkey, Chile and Libya.

While ICJ rulings are legally binding, the court has no concrete means to enforce them.

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Israel's Gaza campaign has killed at least 43,020 Palestinians, the majority of them civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-ruled territory's health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.

The offensive was prompted by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures that include hostages killed in captivity.

Out of 251 hostages seized by during the attack, 97 are still held in Gaza, including 34 whom the Israeli military says are dead.

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South Africa has filed "evidence" of a "genocide" committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip with the International Court of Justice, the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday.

South Africa has filed "evidence" of a "genocide" committed by Israel in the Gaza Strip with the International Court of Justice, the office of President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday. The document "contains evidence which shows how the government of Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians living in Gaza", the presidency said in a statement, amid claims vehemently denied by Israel. An official for the Hague-based court on Monday confirmed it had received the document, but did declined to give further detail. "The evidence will show that undergirding Israel's genocidal acts is the special intent to commit genocide, a failure by Israel to prevent incitement to genocide, to prevent genocide itself and its failure to punish those inciting and committing acts of genocide," said the presidency. Also read: West Asia crisis: Netanyahu says Iran amassing nuclear 'stockpile' The "memorial" -- the name of the document detailing South Africa's case against Israel before the ICJ -- cannot be made public but laid out evidence in "over 750 pages of text, supported by exhibits and annexes of over 4,000 pages", it added. South Africa in December brought a case before the ICJ, arguing the war in Gaza breached the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention, an accusation Israel has strongly denied. Several nations have added their weight to South Africa's proceedings against Israel, including Spain, Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico, Turkey, Chile and Libya. While ICJ rulings are legally binding, the court has no concrete means to enforce them. Also read: US President Biden votes early, supports Harris against Trump in Delaware Israel's Gaza campaign has killed at least 43,020 Palestinians, the majority of them civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-ruled territory's health ministry, which the UN considers reliable. The offensive was prompted by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack which resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli official figures that include hostages killed in captivity. Out of 251 hostages seized by during the attack, 97 are still held in Gaza, including 34 whom the Israeli military says are dead. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Africa submits 750-page 'genocide' evidence against Israel in ICJ case

Sheikh Hasina's official residence will be turning into a museum, this announcement was made by interim government's Chief advisor Yunus. Watch to know more.

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More than 300 Pumpkin lovers enjoy the annual boat race hosted by Belgium. Watch the story to know more.

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President Joe Biden on Monday (October 28) cast his vote in the upcoming US presidential election by participating in early voting in Delaware, his home state. He voted in support of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who is competing against Republican Donald Trump.

The president joined many Americans opting to vote ahead of Election Day, scheduled for next Tuesday. Biden voted at an early voting centre in New Castle, Delaware.

A group of first-time voters was present at the Department of Elections building in New Castle, where they cast their votes alongside the president, according to the White House.

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Arriving around noon, Biden waited in line with over 100 other voters and chatted with them as he waited for his turn. Reporters with Biden noted that he waited approximately 40 minutes before casting his early ballot.

“Joseph Biden, now voting,” a poll worker announced as she checked in the president at the New Castle location, reported The Hill.

Biden presented his driver’s licence, signed his name digitally, and proceeded to a voting booth. Following him, the first-time voters received cheers as their names were called.

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When Biden left the polling site, a reporter asked him if he found the experience bittersweet. “This is sweet,” he replied.

Asked if he believed Vice President Kamala Harris would defeat former President Trump in next week’s election, Biden said, "I think we will."

Vice President Harris has yet to vote but shared with reporters on Friday that it was a priority for her "in the coming days."

Her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, voted last week with his family in St. Paul.

Biden was initially running for a second term but dropped out of the campaign in July after&nbsp; facing pressure from fellow Democrats following&nbsp;a poor debate showing against Trump. He endorsed Vice President Harris when he stepped away from the race.

(With inputs from agencies)

President Joe Biden on Monday (October 28) cast his vote in the upcoming US presidential election by participating in early voting in Delaware, his home state. He voted in support of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who is competing against Republican Donald Trump.

President Joe Biden on Monday (October 28) cast his vote in the upcoming US presidential election by participating in early voting in Delaware, his home state. He voted in support of Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who is competing against Republican Donald Trump. The president joined many Americans opting to vote ahead of Election Day, scheduled for next Tuesday. Biden voted at an early voting centre in New Castle, Delaware. A group of first-time voters was present at the Department of Elections building in New Castle, where they cast their votes alongside the president, according to the White House. BREAKING: President Biden just cast his vote for Kamala Harris for President of the United States. We love you, Joe! ♥️🙏 pic.twitter.com/gpOxpQyqTQ — BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) October 28, 2024 × Arriving around noon, Biden waited in line with over 100 other voters and chatted with them as he waited for his turn. Reporters with Biden noted that he waited approximately 40 minutes before casting his early ballot. “Joseph Biden, now voting,” a poll worker announced as she checked in the president at the New Castle location, reported The Hill. Biden presented his driver’s licence, signed his name digitally, and proceeded to a voting booth. Following him, the first-time voters received cheers as their names were called. Also read: Elon Musk’s son steals the show at Trump’s NYC rally: 'Little X is adorable' When Biden left the polling site, a reporter asked him if he found the experience bittersweet. “This is sweet,” he replied. Asked if he believed Vice President Kamala Harris would defeat former President Trump in next week’s election, Biden said, "I think we will." Vice President Harris has yet to vote but shared with reporters on Friday that it was a priority for her "in the coming days." Her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, voted last week with his family in St. Paul. Biden was initially running for a second term but dropped out of the campaign in July after facing pressure from fellow Democrats following a poor debate showing against Trump. He endorsed Vice President Harris when he stepped away from the race. (With inputs from agencies)

'This is sweet': US President Biden votes early, supports Harris against Trump in Delaware

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (October 28) that Iran is working towards building a "stockpile" of nuclear weapons, allegedly aimed at the destruction of Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (October 28) that Iran is working towards building a "stockpile" of nuclear weapons, allegedly aimed at the destruction of Israel. This announcement came two days after Israel conducted airstrikes on military sites in Iran. The airstrikes on Saturday were a response to an October 1 attack by Tehran, itself an act of retaliation following the killing of leaders from Iran-backed militant groups and a Revolutionary Guards commander. Netanyahu said, “Iran is striving to develop a stockpile of nuclear bombs to destroy us, equipped with long-range missiles, intercontinental missiles that Iran is trying to develop.” In his speech at the start of the winter session of Israel's parliament, Netanyahu added, “Iran could threaten the entire world at any point.” "Stopping the Iranian nuclear programme is at the forefront of our minds, and for obvious reasons, I cannot share with you all our plans and actions in this regard," he said. Also read: Iraq files UN complaint over Israeli troops using its airspace to attack Iran Defence Minister Yoav Gallant also said that the Israeli airstrikes over the weekend had changed the strategic equation with Iran, Israel’s long-time rival. “The enemy has been weakened -– both in its ability to produce missiles and in its ability to defend itself. This changes the balance of power,” Gallant said in a statement released by the defence ministry on Monday. Hezbollah launches over 100 projectiles into Israel In a separate development, the Israeli military reported that Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon, launched over 100 projectiles into Israel on Monday amid Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanon. The military’s statement said, “As of 16:00 (1400 GMT), approximately 115 projectiles fired by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation crossed from Lebanon into Israel today.” Separately, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing a volley of advanced rockets towards a naval facility near Haifa, a city in northern Israel. According to the group, this attack came in response to Israeli airstrikes in Tyre following an evacuation alert. (With inputs from agencies)

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