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<p>Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah was temporarily buried, a source close to the group told the news agency AFP on Friday (Oct 4). Nasrallah has been temporarily buried in a secret location.</p>

<p>"Hassan Nasrallah has been temporarily buried, until the circumstances allow for a public funeral," the source close to Hezbollah told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nasrallah, 64, was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut last week. His death dealt a heavy blow to the Lebanese militant group&nbsp;from an escalating campaign of Israeli attacks.</p>

<p>Shiite Muslim rites provide for such a temporary burial when circumstances prevent a proper funeral or the deceased cannot be buried where they wished.</p>

<h2><strong>Earlier speculations</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Israeli media reports speculated that Nasrallah's funeral was set to take place in Iran.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/khamenei-in-first-public-address-in-5-years-calls-missile-attack-on-israel-legal-and-legitimate-764453">Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate'</a></strong></p>

<p>Nearly a year after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched the deadliest attack on Israel in its history on October 7 last year, Israel announced it was shifting its focus to securing its border with Lebanon.</p>

<p>Hezbollah started launching low-intensity strikes on Israel last October, in support of its allies in Gaza, forcing 60,000 Israelis to flee their homes in the north of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Israel's bombing in Lebanon has killed more than 1,000 people since the start of the escalation on September 23.</p>

<h2><strong>Who will be Nasrallah's successor?</strong></h2>

<p>Nasrallah&nbsp;still does not have a successor a week after he was killed.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | World DNA: Lebanon says&nbsp;1.2 million people displaced since October 2023</strong></p>

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<p>His cousin Hashem Safieddine, a prominent Hezbollah figure touted as a possible successor, was the target of a recent Israeli air strike on south Beirut, US and Israeli media reported.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah was temporarily buried, a source close to the group told the news agency AFP on Friday (Oct 4).

Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah was temporarily buried, a source close to the group told the news agency AFP on Friday (Oct 4). Nasrallah has been temporarily buried in a secret location. "Hassan Nasrallah has been temporarily buried, until the circumstances allow for a public funeral," the source close to Hezbollah told AFP. Nasrallah, 64, was killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut last week. His death dealt a heavy blow to the Lebanese militant group from an escalating campaign of Israeli attacks. Shiite Muslim rites provide for such a temporary burial when circumstances prevent a proper funeral or the deceased cannot be buried where they wished. Earlier speculations Earlier, Israeli media reports speculated that Nasrallah's funeral was set to take place in Iran. Also read | Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate' Nearly a year after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched the deadliest attack on Israel in its history on October 7 last year, Israel announced it was shifting its focus to securing its border with Lebanon. Hezbollah started launching low-intensity strikes on Israel last October, in support of its allies in Gaza, forcing 60,000 Israelis to flee their homes in the north of the country. Israel's bombing in Lebanon has killed more than 1,000 people since the start of the escalation on September 23. Who will be Nasrallah's successor? Nasrallah still does not have a successor a week after he was killed. Also watch | World DNA: Lebanon says 1.2 million people displaced since October 2023 × His cousin Hashem Safieddine, a prominent Hezbollah figure touted as a possible successor, was the target of a recent Israeli air strike on south Beirut, US and Israeli media reported. (With inputs from agencies) (With inputs from agencies)

West Asia crisis: Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah temporarily buried in secret location, says report

<p><strong><em>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised</em></strong></p>

<p>A British single mother has been found guilty over the deaths of her four sons in a fire when she went shopping while leaving them at home.</p>

<p>Deveca Rose, 29, was convicted on Thursday (Oct 4) of manslaughter and child cruelty after her children - two sets of twins aged three and four - died despite efforts by neighbours, fire service and the police to save them.</p>

<p>On the fateful day of December 16, 2021, Rose left to shop at Sainsbury’s, leaving the boys Kyson, Bryson, Leyton and Logan in her Sutton, south London home that was strewn with rubbish bags and excrement.</p>

<p>Neighours tried to rescue the kids who screamed for help, but they could not enter the house due to smoke. Later, firefighters who entered the scene recovered the boys from under a bed where they were huggled together, but could not save their lives.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Virus Linked To Childhood Paralysis On The Rise In The US</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>But they could have been living&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>There was already suspicion that Rose, reportedly suffering from mental health issues, was not taking care of her children.</p>

<p>Social services personnel had tried to intervene after the dirty conditions in her house were reported to them.</p>

<p>But Rose did not engage with social service workers, and the case was dropped. If the authorities had intervened more forcefully, the kids could have been living now.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/trigger-warning-pakistani-man-arrested-for-butchering-children-eating-their-flesh-670004">Also read: Trigger warning: Pakistani man arrested for butchering children, eating their flesh</a></strong></p>

<p>At the Old Bailey court hearing, Rose said she was frustrated as the kids were opening the rubbish bags. Shopping, it appears, was her way of escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She initially told investigators that the kids were left with a babysitter. Prosecutors argued that the babysitter could not be located and probably doesn't exist, as CCTV footage did not show any such person.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/doomsday-triple-murder-case-chad-daybell-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-of-wife-and-girlfriends-2-children-728041">Also read: ‘Doomsday’ triple-murder case: Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murder of wife and girlfriend’s 2 children</a></strong></p>

<p>Prosecutor Kate Lumsdon said that while Rose may be grieving the loss of her children, that doesn't absolve her of the responsibility for their deaths.</p>

<p>Rose, who cried in the court and denied the charges, will be sentenced in November.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised A British single mother has been found guilty over the deaths of her four sons in a fire when she went shopping while leaving them at home.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this story disturbing. Discretion is advised A British single mother has been found guilty over the deaths of her four sons in a fire when she went shopping while leaving them at home. Deveca Rose, 29, was convicted on Thursday (Oct 4) of manslaughter and child cruelty after her children - two sets of twins aged three and four - died despite efforts by neighbours, fire service and the police to save them. On the fateful day of December 16, 2021, Rose left to shop at Sainsbury’s, leaving the boys Kyson, Bryson, Leyton and Logan in her Sutton, south London home that was strewn with rubbish bags and excrement. Neighours tried to rescue the kids who screamed for help, but they could not enter the house due to smoke. Later, firefighters who entered the scene recovered the boys from under a bed where they were huggled together, but could not save their lives. Watch: Virus Linked To Childhood Paralysis On The Rise In The US × But they could have been living There was already suspicion that Rose, reportedly suffering from mental health issues, was not taking care of her children. Social services personnel had tried to intervene after the dirty conditions in her house were reported to them. But Rose did not engage with social service workers, and the case was dropped. If the authorities had intervened more forcefully, the kids could have been living now. Also read: Trigger warning: Pakistani man arrested for butchering children, eating their flesh At the Old Bailey court hearing, Rose said she was frustrated as the kids were opening the rubbish bags. Shopping, it appears, was her way of escape. She initially told investigators that the kids were left with a babysitter. Prosecutors argued that the babysitter could not be located and probably doesn't exist, as CCTV footage did not show any such person. Also read: ‘Doomsday’ triple-murder case: Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murder of wife and girlfriend’s 2 children Prosecutor Kate Lumsdon said that while Rose may be grieving the loss of her children, that doesn't absolve her of the responsibility for their deaths. Rose, who cried in the court and denied the charges, will be sentenced in November. (With inputs from agencies)

UK mom whose 4 sons died in fire when she went shopping found guilty of murder. They could've been saved

Since October 2023, Lebanon has seen the displacement of 1.2 million people due to escalating conflict and instability. This humanitarian crisis has created urgent needs for shelter, food, and medical assistance. Watch to know more.

Lebanon Government: 1.2 Million People displaced Since Oct 2023

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Iranians and Gazans were seen celebrating as missiles launched by Iran targeted Israel in an attack on Tuesday. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the strikes focused on Israeli security and military sites, in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. According to IDF international spokesman Nadav Shoshani, who spoke to CNN's Jake Tapper, one Palestinian was killed in Jericho as a result of the attacks.

Iran-Israel War: Iranians Celebrates Airstrikes On Israel

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:177,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2018}">"A woman's fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if she wishes."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:226,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2067}">She further elaborates that restricting a woman's right to choose is akin to denying her autonomy over her body, a belief she claims to have held throughout her adult life.</p>

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<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:356,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2197}">It is "imperative to guarantee that women have autonomy in deciding their preference of having children, based on their own convictions, free from any intervention or pressure from the government," says the former first lady.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:406,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2247}">The excerpts from her book come as the political landscape heats up ahead of the November 5 election, where abortion rights are anticipated to be a pivotal topic.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:458,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2299}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:458,&quot;w&quot;:293,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2299}">Donald Trump and abortion</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:502,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2343}">Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has frequently bragged that his three Supreme Court picks paved the way for the 2022 overturning of the pivotal Roe v Wade — the national right to abortion.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:551,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2392}">Since then, at least 20 US&nbsp;states have enforced full or partial abortion restrictions.</p>

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Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump in her forthcoming memoir "Melania," has voiced firm support for abortion rights — a contrast to her husband's stance on the issue.

Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump in her forthcoming memoir "Melania," has voiced firm support for abortion rights — a contrast to her husband's stance on the issue. The question of autonomy As reported by The Guardian, Melania asserts that the decision regarding abortion should lie solely with the woman, stating, "Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body?" "A woman's fundamental right of individual liberty, to her own life, grants her the authority to terminate her pregnancy if she wishes." She further elaborates that restricting a woman's right to choose is akin to denying her autonomy over her body, a belief she claims to have held throughout her adult life. Also read | Trump led ‘desperate criminal scheme’ to stay in power, prosecutors reveal new evidence "Restricting a woman's right to choose whether to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is the same as denying her control over her own body. I have carried this belief with me throughout my entire adult life," she wrote. It is "imperative to guarantee that women have autonomy in deciding their preference of having children, based on their own convictions, free from any intervention or pressure from the government," says the former first lady. The excerpts from her book come as the political landscape heats up ahead of the November 5 election, where abortion rights are anticipated to be a pivotal topic. Donald Trump and abortion Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has frequently bragged that his three Supreme Court picks paved the way for the 2022 overturning of the pivotal Roe v Wade — the national right to abortion. Since then, at least 20 US states have enforced full or partial abortion restrictions. Also read | Biden and Harris lead relief efforts as hurricane Helene death toll rises to 162 Recently, he has indicated support for allowing states to set their own abortion restrictions. Previously, he suggested backing a national ban after 15 weeks. A spokesperson for Harris's campaign in an email comment to Reuters pointedly remarked that Melania Trump's views is in stark contrast with those of her husband: "Sadly for the women across America, Mrs. Trump's husband firmly disagrees with her and is the reason that more than one in three American women live under a Trump Abortion Ban that threatens their health, their freedom, and their lives." (With inputs from agencies)

'It's about autonomy,' Melania Trump breaks ranks, contradicts husband Donald's views on abortion in memoir

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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 03), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel. In other news, a&nbsp;poster circulating on social media is claiming that Iran has prepared an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists', one that features the names of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.</p>

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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 03), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel.</p>

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<p>A poster circulating on social media is claiming that Iran has prepared an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists', one that features the names of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.</p>

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<p>New Delhi on Thursday (Oct 3) rubbished a report by US government commission alleging decline in religious freedom in India. Earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) had called India a "country of particular concern". In a strong reply, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it was an attempt to "peddle a motivated narrative". Randhir Jaiswal, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said their views on the "biased organisation with a political agenda" are well known.</p>

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<p>After successful campaigns in Russia, the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has now reportedly launched hiring drives in China, Iran, and North Korea. The US spy agency on Wednesday (Oct 2) posted instructions in Mandarin, Korean, and Farsi languages; for people to contact CIA operatives “securely”. The agency wants to reach out to ‘dissatisfied’ individuals in these nations who are willing to contact them with potentially useful information.</p>

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<p>Indian Supreme Court Thursday (Oct 3) chided the governments of Punjab and Haryana states for not doing anything substantial to tackle the pollution problem. The top court also criticised the states for collecting just nominal compensation from farmers engaging in stubble burning, which annually causes lethal, toxic air pollution in Delhi.</p>

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<p>Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to a ceasefire deal shortly before the former was assassinated in an airstrike, Lebanon Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib&nbsp;has claimed in an interview with&nbsp;<em>PBS</em>.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The time has come for India to take centre stage in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in UAE. As India readies to open their campaign against New Zealand in their tournament opener on Friday (October 6) in the second game of the doubleheader in Dubai, we look at the match preview and result prediction of the marquee T20 WC clash.</p>

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<p>Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya's divorce became a major trend on Wednesday (Oct 2) after Telangana minister Konda Surekha's controversial statement claiming BRS leader KT Ramarao's involvement in the divorce of the popular south actors.&nbsp;</p>


US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 03), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel.

US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 03), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel. In other news, a poster circulating on social media is claiming that Iran has prepared an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists', one that features the names of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. Click on the headlines to read more. Biden: No strikes on Iran ‘today,’ but 'discussing' attack on oil facilities US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 03), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel. Netanyahu on Iran’s hit list? Viral poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels speculations A poster circulating on social media is claiming that Iran has prepared an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists', one that features the names of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. 'Historic': UK transfers sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius The United Kingdom announced on Thursday (October 3) that it will hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, paving the way for displaced islanders to return, while maintaining its right to use the military base on Diego Garcia, which it operates in partnership with the United States. India roasts US agency alleging abuses against religious minorities New Delhi on Thursday (Oct 3) rubbished a report by US government commission alleging decline in religious freedom in India. Earlier, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) had called India a "country of particular concern". In a strong reply, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it was an attempt to "peddle a motivated narrative". Randhir Jaiswal, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said their views on the "biased organisation with a political agenda" are well known. ‘Work with us,’ CIA launches hiring drives in Iran, North Korea and China after success in Russia After successful campaigns in Russia, the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has now reportedly launched hiring drives in China, Iran, and North Korea. The US spy agency on Wednesday (Oct 2) posted instructions in Mandarin, Korean, and Farsi languages; for people to contact CIA operatives “securely”. The agency wants to reach out to ‘dissatisfied’ individuals in these nations who are willing to contact them with potentially useful information. ‘Nothing is happening,’ SC rebukes Haryana, Punjab over Delhi’s pollution problem Indian Supreme Court Thursday (Oct 3) chided the governments of Punjab and Haryana states for not doing anything substantial to tackle the pollution problem. The top court also criticised the states for collecting just nominal compensation from farmers engaging in stubble burning, which annually causes lethal, toxic air pollution in Delhi. Nasrallah, Netanyahu agreed to ceasefire before Hezbollah chief's death? Lebanese minister's SHOCKING claim Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to a ceasefire deal shortly before the former was assassinated in an airstrike, Lebanon Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has claimed in an interview with PBS. Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, IND v NZ – Match Preview and result prediction The time has come for India to take centre stage in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in UAE. As India readies to open their campaign against New Zealand in their tournament opener on Friday (October 6) in the second game of the doubleheader in Dubai, we look at the match preview and result prediction of the marquee T20 WC clash. Explained | How Samantha and Naga Chaitanya's divorce became a political saga Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya's divorce became a major trend on Wednesday (Oct 2) after Telangana minister Konda Surekha's controversial statement claiming BRS leader KT Ramarao's involvement in the divorce of the popular south actors.

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<p>Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately on Thursday as it pressed on with cross-border incursions and struck Hezbollah targets in a suburb of Beirut.</p>

<p>The latest warnings took the number of southern towns subject to evacuation calls to 70 and included the provincial capital Nabatieh, suggesting another Israeli military operation was imminent against the Iran-backed armed group.</p>

<p>Hezbollah also carried out new strikes, targeting what it called Israel's "Sakhnin base" for military industries in Haifa Bay on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel with a salvo of rockets.</p>

<p>Israel, which has been fighting Hamas in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for almost a year, sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday after two weeks of intense airstrikes in a worsening conflict that has drawn in Iran and risks drawing in the United States.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/missile-attack-on-israel-is-over-says-iran-warns-against-further-provocation-763759"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Missile attack on Israel is over, says Iran, warns against further provocation</strong></a></p>

<p>Israel says the aim of its operations in Lebanon is to allow tens of thousands of its citizens displaced from northern Israel by Hezbollah bombardments during the Gaza war to return home safely.</p>

<p>More than 1.2 million Lebanese have been displaced by Israeli attacks, and nearly 2,000 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon over the last year, most of them in the past two weeks, Lebanese authorities said.</p>

<p>There are also growing concerns about getting medical supplies for the wounded, and the World Health Organization said 28 healthcare workers had been killed in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours.</p>

<p>WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said flight restrictions meant the agency would not be able to deliver a large planned shipment of trauma and medical supplies to Lebanon on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel Strikes Central Beirut As Hezbollah Resists In Southern Lebanon</strong></p>

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<p>The Lebanese army said two soldiers were killed by Israeli strikes in separate incidents in south Lebanon on Thursday, one in an attack on a military post and another in a strike on a rescue mission with the Lebanese Red Cross.</p>

<p>The army said that it returned fire when the military post was struck, a rare development for a force that has historically stayed on the sidelines of major conflict with Israel.</p>

<h2><strong>Beirut under attack&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In Beirut's southern suburb known as Dahiye, a dense neighbourhood where Hezbollah holds sway, several explosions were heard on Thursday and large plumes of smoke were rising after heavy Israeli strikes.</p>

<p>Hezbollah said it detonated a bomb against Israeli forces infiltrating a southern Lebanese village and also attacked Israeli forces near the border.</p>

<p>Overnight, Israel bombed central Beirut in an attack the Lebanese health ministry said killed nine people.</p>

<p>Reuters journalists reported hearing a heavy blast after a building in the district of Bachoura was targeted a few hundred metres from parliament, the closest an Israeli strike has come to the central downtown district.</p>

<p>A Hezbollah-linked civil defence group said seven of its staff, including two medics, were killed in the Beirut attack.</p>

<p>Israel also said it struck a municipality building in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, killing 15 Hezbollah members and destroying many weapons.</p>

<p>Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in ground combat on Wednesday in south Lebanon as its forces thrust into its northern neighbour.</p>

<p>As it pushes into Lebanon, Israel is also weighing its options for retaliation against its arch-foe Iran.</p>

<p>Tehran launched its largest ever assault on Israel on Tuesday in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders and its operations in Gaza and Lebanon.</p>

<p>Tehran said its attack was over, barring further provocation, but Israel has said it will hit back. The United States has said Iran will face "severe consequences" and that it would work with Israel, while warning Iran not to act against U.S. forces in the region.</p>

<p>A growing number of countries were evacuating citizens from Beirut as governments worldwide urged their citizens to get out.</p>

<h2><strong>Iran's warnings</strong></h2>

<p>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking in Doha, said Tehran would be ready to respond and warned against "silence" in the face of Israel's "warmongering".</p>

<p>"Any type of military attack, terrorist act or crossing our red lines will be met with a decisive response by our armed forces," he said.</p>

<p>Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani called for serious ceasefire efforts to stop what he called Israel's aggression.</p>

<p>The Lebanese border front opened after Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel on Oct. 8 in support of Hamas in its war with Israel in Gaza. Iran's other regional allies - Yemen's Houthis and armed groups in Iraq - have also launched attacks in the region in support of Hamas.</p>

<p>More than 300 of the more than 1 million Lebanese displaced have taken shelter in a Beirut nightclub, once known for hosting glitzy parties and where staff are now using their guest-list clipboards to register residents.</p>

<p>"We're trying to keep strong," said Gaelle Irani, who was formerly in charge of guest relations.</p>

<p>"It's just overwhelming. So overwhelming and sad. But just as this was a place for people to come enjoy themselves, it's now a place to shelter people and we are doing everything we can to help and be there for them."</p>

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Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately on Thursday as it pressed on with cross-border incursions and struck Hezbollah targets in a suburb of Beirut.

Israel's military told residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately on Thursday as it pressed on with cross-border incursions and struck Hezbollah targets in a suburb of Beirut. The latest warnings took the number of southern towns subject to evacuation calls to 70 and included the provincial capital Nabatieh, suggesting another Israeli military operation was imminent against the Iran-backed armed group. Hezbollah also carried out new strikes, targeting what it called Israel's "Sakhnin base" for military industries in Haifa Bay on the Mediterranean coast of northern Israel with a salvo of rockets. Israel, which has been fighting Hamas in the Palestinian territory of Gaza for almost a year, sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday after two weeks of intense airstrikes in a worsening conflict that has drawn in Iran and risks drawing in the United States. Also read: Missile attack on Israel is over, says Iran, warns against further provocation Israel says the aim of its operations in Lebanon is to allow tens of thousands of its citizens displaced from northern Israel by Hezbollah bombardments during the Gaza war to return home safely. More than 1.2 million Lebanese have been displaced by Israeli attacks, and nearly 2,000 people have been killed since the start of the Israeli attacks on Lebanon over the last year, most of them in the past two weeks, Lebanese authorities said. There are also growing concerns about getting medical supplies for the wounded, and the World Health Organization said 28 healthcare workers had been killed in Lebanon in the previous 24 hours. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said flight restrictions meant the agency would not be able to deliver a large planned shipment of trauma and medical supplies to Lebanon on Friday. Watch | Israel Strikes Central Beirut As Hezbollah Resists In Southern Lebanon × The Lebanese army said two soldiers were killed by Israeli strikes in separate incidents in south Lebanon on Thursday, one in an attack on a military post and another in a strike on a rescue mission with the Lebanese Red Cross. The army said that it returned fire when the military post was struck, a rare development for a force that has historically stayed on the sidelines of major conflict with Israel. Beirut under attack In Beirut's southern suburb known as Dahiye, a dense neighbourhood where Hezbollah holds sway, several explosions were heard on Thursday and large plumes of smoke were rising after heavy Israeli strikes. Hezbollah said it detonated a bomb against Israeli forces infiltrating a southern Lebanese village and also attacked Israeli forces near the border. Overnight, Israel bombed central Beirut in an attack the Lebanese health ministry said killed nine people. Reuters journalists reported hearing a heavy blast after a building in the district of Bachoura was targeted a few hundred metres from parliament, the closest an Israeli strike has come to the central downtown district. A Hezbollah-linked civil defence group said seven of its staff, including two medics, were killed in the Beirut attack. Israel also said it struck a municipality building in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, killing 15 Hezbollah members and destroying many weapons. Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in ground combat on Wednesday in south Lebanon as its forces thrust into its northern neighbour. As it pushes into Lebanon, Israel is also weighing its options for retaliation against its arch-foe Iran. Tehran launched its largest ever assault on Israel on Tuesday in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders and its operations in Gaza and Lebanon. Tehran said its attack was over, barring further provocation, but Israel has said it will hit back. The United States has said Iran will face "severe consequences" and that it would work with Israel, while warning Iran not to act against U.S. forces in the region. A growing number of countries were evacuating citizens from Beirut as governments worldwide urged their citizens to get out. Iran's warnings Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking in Doha, said Tehran would be ready to respond and warned against "silence" in the face of Israel's "warmongering". "Any type of military attack, terrorist act or crossing our red lines will be met with a decisive response by our armed forces," he said. Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani called for serious ceasefire efforts to stop what he called Israel's aggression. The Lebanese border front opened after Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel on Oct. 8 in support of Hamas in its war with Israel in Gaza. Iran's other regional allies - Yemen's Houthis and armed groups in Iraq - have also launched attacks in the region in support of Hamas. More than 300 of the more than 1 million Lebanese displaced have taken shelter in a Beirut nightclub, once known for hosting glitzy parties and where staff are now using their guest-list clipboards to register residents. "We're trying to keep strong," said Gaelle Irani, who was formerly in charge of guest relations. "It's just overwhelming. So overwhelming and sad. But just as this was a place for people to come enjoy themselves, it's now a place to shelter people and we are doing everything we can to help and be there for them." 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.

Israel calls for evacuation in south Lebanon as it hits Hezbollah targets in Beirut suburbs

<p>Dozens of tigers and lions in captivity died in the past month in southern Vietnam with tests showing they were positive for bird flu, health ministry and state media said on Thursday (Oct 3).</p>

<p>Two samples taken from dead tigers at Mango Garden Resort in Dong Nai province have tested positive for the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. 20 tigers have died at the resort since early last month.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;spread&nbsp;of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, to mammals including cows, dogs, cats and even dolphins worldwide has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission.</p>

<p>In neighbouring Long An province, 27 tigers and three lions died from bird flu at My Quynh Safari from Sept. 6 to 18, state media reported, citing provincial agricultural authorities.<br />
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<p>The tigers at Mango Garden Resort had been fed chicken before they died, Phan Van Phuc, an official of Dong Nai province's Centre for Disease Control, said in the health ministry statement.</p>

<p>"It's likely that the tigers had been infected from sick chicken, and the authorities are tracking the source of the chicken to determine the cause," the statement quoted Phan as saying.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bird-flu-crisis-escalates-virus-spreads-to-pets-and-wildlife-in-31-us-states-734365"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Bird flu crisis escalates: Virus spreads to pets and wildlife in 31 US states</strong></a></p>

<p>On its website, the World Health Organization warns against consuming raw or incompletely cooked meat and eggs from regions experiencing avian influenza outbreaks due to the high risk of infection.</p>

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Dozens of tigers and lions in captivity died in the past month in southern Vietnam with tests showing they were positive for bird flu, health ministry and state media said on Thursday (Oct 3).

Dozens of tigers and lions in captivity died in the past month in southern Vietnam with tests showing they were positive for bird flu, health ministry and state media said on Thursday (Oct 3). Two samples taken from dead tigers at Mango Garden Resort in Dong Nai province have tested positive for the H5N1 strain of bird flu, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. 20 tigers have died at the resort since early last month. The spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, to mammals including cows, dogs, cats and even dolphins worldwide has raised concerns about potential human-to-human transmission. In neighbouring Long An province, 27 tigers and three lions died from bird flu at My Quynh Safari from Sept. 6 to 18, state media reported, citing provincial agricultural authorities. Watch | Bird Flu: US officials report second human case of H5N1 infection × The tigers at Mango Garden Resort had been fed chicken before they died, Phan Van Phuc, an official of Dong Nai province's Centre for Disease Control, said in the health ministry statement. "It's likely that the tigers had been infected from sick chicken, and the authorities are tracking the source of the chicken to determine the cause," the statement quoted Phan as saying. Also read | Bird flu crisis escalates: Virus spreads to pets and wildlife in 31 US states On its website, the World Health Organization warns against consuming raw or incompletely cooked meat and eggs from regions experiencing avian influenza outbreaks due to the high risk of infection. 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.

Vietnam: Bird flu outbreak kills dozens of tigers and lions in zoos

<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 3), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel.</p>

<p>When asked during a press briefing at the White House if he would permit Israel to retaliate, Biden responded, "First of all, we don't 'allow' Israel, we advise Israel. And there is nothing going to happen today."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasrallah-netanyahu-agreed-to-ceasefire-before-hezbollah-chiefs-death-lebanese-ministers-shocking-claim-764134">Hezbollah, Israel agreed to truce before Nasrallah's death? Minister claims...</a></strong></p>

<p>Biden further mentioned that discussions were ongoing regarding potential Israeli retaliation, specifically targeting Iran's oil infrastructure in response to the missile attack. The&nbsp;remarks caused oil prices to surge on Thursday.</p>

<p>"We're discussing that. I think that would be a little... anyway," Biden said, when questioned about whether he would endorse Israel hitting Iranian oil facilities.&nbsp;Oil prices jumped five pern cent over concerns about the Middle East after Biden's comments, AFP reported.</p>

<p>Iran&nbsp;has said that it will increase its involvement if Israel retaliates. On Thursday, Israel's military said that it targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence centre in Beirut. Meanwhile,&nbsp;Israeli forces engaged in ground combat with militants near the Lebanon border&nbsp;border and carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds across Lebanon.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-on-irans-hit-list-viral-poster-featuring-israeli-terrorists-fuels-speculations-764265">Bibi on Iran’s hit list? Poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels rumours</a></strong></p>

<p>On Wednesday, President Biden stated that he does not support Israel launching an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.</p>

<p>This comes after Iran fired approximately 200 rockets at Israel in a missile assault on Tuesday, which led Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to issue a warning, saying that Tehran would face consequences.&nbsp;Iran claimed the attack was in response to the death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 3), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel.

US President Joe Biden said that he didn't expect any Israeli strikes on Iran to happen on Thursday (October 3), as tensions in the region remain high following Tehran's large-scale missile attack on Israel. When asked during a press briefing at the White House if he would permit Israel to retaliate, Biden responded, "First of all, we don't 'allow' Israel, we advise Israel. And there is nothing going to happen today." Also read: Hezbollah, Israel agreed to truce before Nasrallah's death? Minister claims... Biden further mentioned that discussions were ongoing regarding potential Israeli retaliation, specifically targeting Iran's oil infrastructure in response to the missile attack. The remarks caused oil prices to surge on Thursday. "We're discussing that. I think that would be a little... anyway," Biden said, when questioned about whether he would endorse Israel hitting Iranian oil facilities. Oil prices jumped five pern cent over concerns about the Middle East after Biden's comments, AFP reported. Iran has said that it will increase its involvement if Israel retaliates. On Thursday, Israel's military said that it targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence centre in Beirut. Meanwhile, Israeli forces engaged in ground combat with militants near the Lebanon border border and carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds across Lebanon. Also read: Bibi on Iran’s hit list? Poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels rumours On Wednesday, President Biden stated that he does not support Israel launching an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. This comes after Iran fired approximately 200 rockets at Israel in a missile assault on Tuesday, which led Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to issue a warning, saying that Tehran would face consequences. Iran claimed the attack was in response to the death of Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden: No strikes on Iran ‘today,’ but targeting its oil facilities remains an option

<p>Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild.</p>

<p>The minor internet celebrity's fate became such a big issue that even the governor of the US state chimed in. On Friday (Oct 4), the Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if the dam-building animal will have to say goodbye to her humans.</p>

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<h2><strong>The beautiful story of Nibi the 'diva' beaver</strong></h2>

<p>Nibi was an orphan beaver baby when she was rescued by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. She became a sensation over the years at the rescue centre with her friendly behaviour and cute antics. She even started building dams indoors with twigs at the rescue centre: after all, she's a beaver, right?</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/after-400-years-baby-beaver-takes-birth-in-london-gets-photographed-641441">Also read: After 400 years, baby beaver takes birth in London, gets photographed</a></strong></p>

<p>But where does she belong, under human care, or in the wild? She hasn't seen a winter yet and will have to be released into the wild if she's to survive the vagaries of weather. That's one school of thought, anyway. But others feel that she may not be able to survive in the wild.</p>

<p>It is known that animals in captivity when released back into the wild, have a low survival chance. Sometimes, exposure to areas larger than their cages or enclosures&nbsp;makes it difficult for them to navigate, often leading their hearts to exert too much, sometimes with fatal consequences. The other causes of death are predators, infections and the weather</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/humans-can-get-the-disease-killing-beavers-in-utah-711834">Also read: Disease killing beavers in Utah can also be contracted by humans, officials warn</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>The court battle over Nibi the beaver</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday (Oct 1), Newhouse Rescue managed to get an injunction from the release of Nibi into the wild. The rescue house and some 25,000 others who signed online petitions want her to stay with her caregivers. Even Governor Maura Healey appeared to be favouring Nibi to stay with the rescuers, but being a protected species, Nibi will have to eventually abide by the laws of the land.</p>

<p>Her fate will be decided on Friday when a court reviews the case filed by the rescue house against MassWildlife, the wildlife agency of the eastern US state.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Britain makes 'disturbing' beavers illegal</strong></p>

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<p>As per Jane Newhouse, the founder of the rescue house, Nibi might not survive in the wild, because efforts to make her socialise with other beavers had failed. Nibi, it appears, loves humans more.<br />
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Newhouse is worried that releasing Nibi into the wild might lead to her death, as she is not skilled at building a lodge, storing food or navigating a harsh winter.</p>

<p>Nibi now lives in a big enclosure with a pool, with round-the-clock food and other care and affection from her rescuers.<br />
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All that could change on Friday.</p>

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Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild.

Nibi the beaver was rescued as a baby from a highway in Massachusetts two years ago. The rescuers and many people across the world love her to the extent that they are heartbroken at the prospect of her being released back into the wild. The minor internet celebrity's fate became such a big issue that even the governor of the US state chimed in. On Friday (Oct 4), the Massachusetts Supreme Court will decide if the dam-building animal will have to say goodbye to her humans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue (@newhousewildliferescue) × The beautiful story of Nibi the 'diva' beaver Nibi was an orphan beaver baby when she was rescued by Newhouse Wildlife Rescue. She became a sensation over the years at the rescue centre with her friendly behaviour and cute antics. She even started building dams indoors with twigs at the rescue centre: after all, she's a beaver, right? Also read: After 400 years, baby beaver takes birth in London, gets photographed But where does she belong, under human care, or in the wild? She hasn't seen a winter yet and will have to be released into the wild if she's to survive the vagaries of weather. That's one school of thought, anyway. But others feel that she may not be able to survive in the wild. It is known that animals in captivity when released back into the wild, have a low survival chance. Sometimes, exposure to areas larger than their cages or enclosures makes it difficult for them to navigate, often leading their hearts to exert too much, sometimes with fatal consequences. The other causes of death are predators, infections and the weather Also read: Disease killing beavers in Utah can also be contracted by humans, officials warn The court battle over Nibi the beaver On Tuesday (Oct 1), Newhouse Rescue managed to get an injunction from the release of Nibi into the wild. The rescue house and some 25,000 others who signed online petitions want her to stay with her caregivers. Even Governor Maura Healey appeared to be favouring Nibi to stay with the rescuers, but being a protected species, Nibi will have to eventually abide by the laws of the land. Her fate will be decided on Friday when a court reviews the case filed by the rescue house against MassWildlife, the wildlife agency of the eastern US state. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Britain makes 'disturbing' beavers illegal × As per Jane Newhouse, the founder of the rescue house, Nibi might not survive in the wild, because efforts to make her socialise with other beavers had failed. Nibi, it appears, loves humans more. Newhouse is worried that releasing Nibi into the wild might lead to her death, as she is not skilled at building a lodge, storing food or navigating a harsh winter. Nibi now lives in a big enclosure with a pool, with round-the-clock food and other care and affection from her rescuers. All that could change on Friday. (With inputs from agencies)

Nibi the beloved diva beaver will stay with rescuers but a court will rule if she should be released into wild

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In Singapore, former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a graft case. Meanwhile, drone footage appears to show Russian soldiers executing 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war, in what Ukraine claims is part of Vladimir Putin's violent policies.

In Singapore, former transport minister S Iswaran has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a graft case. Meanwhile, drone footage appears to show Russian soldiers executing 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war, in what Ukraine claims is part of Vladimir Putin's violent policies. In the US, prosecutors have unveiled new evidence alleging that Donald Trump orchestrated a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 elections. Additionally, Kamala Harris's husband, Doug Emhoff, is facing accusations of assaulting his ex-girlfriend in 2012. Click on the headlines for more Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case S Iswaran, an Indian-origin former transport minister and previously part of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case and for obstructing justice by the High Court. Drone footage allegedly shows Russian soldiers lining up and executing 16 Ukraine soldiers A shocking video shot by a drone appears to show the moment Russian soldiers shot down 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Ukraine has alleged that Russia is acting on Vladimir Putin's murderous policy that authorises the killing of POWs. Trump led ‘desperate criminal scheme’ to stay in power, prosecutors reveal new evidence Donald Trump launched a "private criminal effort" to subvert the 2020 US elections, which he lost to US President Joe Biden, alleged prosecutors in a court filing unsealed on Wednesday (Oct 2). This may be the last ditch effort to detail their case against the Republican presidential candidate before he faces off against Democratic nominee, US Vice-President Kamala Harris in the Nov 5 Elections. After admitting to cheating, Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend US Vice President Kamala Harris's husband Doug Emhoff has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend for flirting with a valet worker, way back in 2012, according to a bombshell report. Watch | Two killed, thousands evacuated as typhoon Krathon approaches Taiwan

Morning news brief: Trump's 'desperate criminal scheme' for power; Singapore ex-minister jailed, and more

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1701}">Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:102,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1789}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:102,&quot;w&quot;:259,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1789}">Underfunding to blame?</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:147,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1834}">Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, according to the Telegraph, said that the Type-45 anti-missile destroyers would struggle. He also said that the Royal Navy's carrier strike groups do not have enough sailors to operate effectively in the war zone.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:214,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}">According to retired navy commander Tom Sharpe, "Our involvement [in the response to Iran] was underwhelming, and it's a reflection of 40 years of underfunding."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:214,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1901}"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-issues-travel-advisory-regarding-iran-warns-nations-to-avoid-non-essential-travel-763815">India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:264,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1951}">"Given what is going on in the Middle East and Russia, we need to expedite our ability to provide ballistic missile defence from our T45 destroyers."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2001}">The situation has underscored concerns about years of underfunding in the UK's military, which experts argue has diminished the country's global defence capabilities.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:314,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:86,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2001}">However, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday maintained that the armed forces remain ready and capable of shooting down cruise missiles and drones, but experts warn that on Tuesday they struggled to shoot down more advanced ballistic missiles.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:415,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2102}">Iran has built a significant stockpile of ballistic missiles, and its recent attacks on Israel have demonstrated the complexity of defending against these advanced weapons. While the US deployed advanced interceptors from its Navy to protect Israel, the UK was limited to monitoring and support roles during the latest Iranian missile barrage.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2187}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:682,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2187}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:500,&quot;w&quot;:601,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2187}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-planning-to-target-irans-oil-facilities-resort-to-targeted-assassinations-report-763835">Israel planning to target Iran's oil facilities, resort to targeted assassinations: Report</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:532,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2219}">This has led to calls from former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace and other experts for faster upgrades to the UK's missile defence systems and better equipping of its fighter jets, such as the F-35, which remains under-equipped due to delays in the US.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:599,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2286}">"Britain could have the capability to have a Type 45 permanently guarding our shores equipped with the upgraded Aster 30," said Sir Ben.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:649,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2336}">"We should with immediate effect seek to accelerate the already planned upgrade of their missile systems in light of what we are seeing in the Middle East," he added.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:698,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2385}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:698,&quot;w&quot;:182,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2385}">(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1).

Defence experts have voiced concerns about Britain's Armed Force's inability to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. They have highlighted that RAF Typhoon jets lack the necessary weapons to intercept missiles and attacks like the one launched by Tehran on Tuesday (Oct 1). Despite recent upgrades, the UK has been relegated to a supporting role in response to Iranian aggression; they say. Underfunding to blame? Former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace, according to the Telegraph, said that the Type-45 anti-missile destroyers would struggle. He also said that the Royal Navy's carrier strike groups do not have enough sailors to operate effectively in the war zone. According to retired navy commander Tom Sharpe, "Our involvement [in the response to Iran] was underwhelming, and it's a reflection of 40 years of underfunding." Also read | India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit "Given what is going on in the Middle East and Russia, we need to expedite our ability to provide ballistic missile defence from our T45 destroyers." The situation has underscored concerns about years of underfunding in the UK's military, which experts argue has diminished the country's global defence capabilities. However, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Wednesday maintained that the armed forces remain ready and capable of shooting down cruise missiles and drones, but experts warn that on Tuesday they struggled to shoot down more advanced ballistic missiles. Iran has built a significant stockpile of ballistic missiles, and its recent attacks on Israel have demonstrated the complexity of defending against these advanced weapons. While the US deployed advanced interceptors from its Navy to protect Israel, the UK was limited to monitoring and support roles during the latest Iranian missile barrage. Also read | Israel planning to target Iran's oil facilities, resort to targeted assassinations: Report This has led to calls from former defence secretary Sir Ben Wallace and other experts for faster upgrades to the UK's missile defence systems and better equipping of its fighter jets, such as the F-35, which remains under-equipped due to delays in the US. "Britain could have the capability to have a Type 45 permanently guarding our shores equipped with the upgraded Aster 30," said Sir Ben. "We should with immediate effect seek to accelerate the already planned upgrade of their missile systems in light of what we are seeing in the Middle East," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Defence experts warn UK unable to defend Israel from Iranian missile threats

<p>S Iswaran, an Indian-origin former transport minister and previously part of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case and for obstructing justice by the High Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iswaran has been charged with&nbsp;four counts of accepting more than $300,000 worth of gifts&nbsp;from someone involved with him as a public servant and one charge of obstructing justice.</p>

<p>In what is being dubbed as the first jailing of an ex-cabinet leader, the court said Iswaran would be&nbsp;allowed to remain on bail for the next few days but has to begin his jail term on Monday (Oct 7).</p>

<p>It was last week that Iswaran pleaded guilty to the charges with the prosecutors reducing the total charges from 35 to five.&nbsp;According to the charge sheet filed earlier, Iswaran received tickets to English Premier League football matches, musicals, a flight on Ong's private plane and tickets to the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix as alleged bribes.</p>

<p>Notably, this is the first ministerial corruption trial and sentencing in Singapore in nearly half a century - reflecting the gravity of the situation. The last case was in 1986 when&nbsp;the national development minister was investigated for allegedly accepting bribes. The minister died before he could be charged in court.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/singapores-ex-minister-pleads-guilty-on-charges-for-accepting-illegal-gifts-761696"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Singapore's Ex-Minister Pleads Guilty On Charges For Accepting Illegal Gifts</strong></a></p>

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<h2><strong>Singapore's no-corruption image&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Notably, the island country pays its top officials among the world's highest public salaries and prides itself on low corruption.</p>

<p>According to the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, the Southeast Asian country is ranked as the fifth-least corrupt country in the world. Hence, allegations of corruption are taken extremely seriously.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iswaran was selected as an MP&nbsp;way back in 1997 and appointed to the cabinet in 2006. As the transport minister, his key focus area was to rebuild Singapore as an air hub in the aftermath of the pandemic and present the country as a maritime centre.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-minister-subramaniam-iswaran-resigns-after-being-charged-in-rare-corruption-case-681122" target="_blank"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Singapore minister Subramaniam Iswaran resigns after being charged in rare corruption case</strong></a></p>

<p>Iswaran also gained popularity for his role in bringing the Formula One night race to the country in 2008.</p>

<p>Prior to being involved in the legal troubles, Iswaran also served as Singapore’s minister-in-charge of trade relations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


S Iswaran, an Indian-origin former transport minister and previously part of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case and for obstructing justice by the High Court.

S Iswaran, an Indian-origin former transport minister and previously part of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) in Singapore has been sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case and for obstructing justice by the High Court. Iswaran has been charged with four counts of accepting more than $300,000 worth of gifts from someone involved with him as a public servant and one charge of obstructing justice. In what is being dubbed as the first jailing of an ex-cabinet leader, the court said Iswaran would be allowed to remain on bail for the next few days but has to begin his jail term on Monday (Oct 7). It was last week that Iswaran pleaded guilty to the charges with the prosecutors reducing the total charges from 35 to five. According to the charge sheet filed earlier, Iswaran received tickets to English Premier League football matches, musicals, a flight on Ong's private plane and tickets to the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix as alleged bribes. Notably, this is the first ministerial corruption trial and sentencing in Singapore in nearly half a century - reflecting the gravity of the situation. The last case was in 1986 when the national development minister was investigated for allegedly accepting bribes. The minister died before he could be charged in court. Watch | Singapore's Ex-Minister Pleads Guilty On Charges For Accepting Illegal Gifts × Singapore's no-corruption image Notably, the island country pays its top officials among the world's highest public salaries and prides itself on low corruption. According to the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, the Southeast Asian country is ranked as the fifth-least corrupt country in the world. Hence, allegations of corruption are taken extremely seriously. Iswaran was selected as an MP way back in 1997 and appointed to the cabinet in 2006. As the transport minister, his key focus area was to rebuild Singapore as an air hub in the aftermath of the pandemic and present the country as a maritime centre. Also read | Singapore minister Subramaniam Iswaran resigns after being charged in rare corruption case Iswaran also gained popularity for his role in bringing the Formula One night race to the country in 2008. Prior to being involved in the legal troubles, Iswaran also served as Singapore’s minister-in-charge of trade relations. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin Singapore ex-minister S Iswaran sentenced to 12 months in jail in graft case

<p>A shocking video shot by a drone appears to show the moment Russian soldiers shot down 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Ukraine has alleged that Russia is acting on Vladimir Putin's murderous policy that authorises the killing of POWs.</p>

<p>The video and images are circulating on the Telegram app.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is the largest reported case of the execution of Ukrainian POWs on the front line and yet another indication that the killing and torture of prisoners of war are not isolated incidents," Ukraine's prosecutor general Andriy Kostin said on X. "This is a deliberate policy of the Russian military and political leadership."</p>

<p>The soldiers had surrendered on the eastern front line when they were lined up and shot down, according to reports.</p>

<p>The video supposedly shows 16 soldiers who had surrendered emerging from a forest under Russian control near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, as per reports. The POWs stand in a line in an open space before Putin's troops appear to gun them down.</p>

<p>Those who seemed to survive the shooting were killed at short range by automatic weapons, Ukraine alleged.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-did-russia-use-father-of-all-bombs-the-odab-9000-vacuum-bomb-on-ukraine-763906">Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine?</a></p>

<p>The Ukraine prosecutor general office said on the Telegram messaging app it was looking into the video shared. The video has not been verified yet and the SBU security service of Ukraine is working to do so.</p>

<p>"An investigation has been initiated into another war crime by the Russian army," said Ukrainian prosecutor-general Andriy Kostin.</p>

<p>"This is the most massive known case of the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war on the front line. It is further evidence that the murders and torture of prisoners are not an accident, but a purposeful policy of the Russian military and political leadership."</p>

<p>Russia has not commented on the video.</p>

<p>Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian parliament's commissioner for human rights, said that he has sent letters to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross reporting the alleged massacre.</p>

<p>"The systematic crimes against Ukrainian prisoners of war must be stopped, and those responsible must be held accountable," he said.</p>

<p>Similar videos have emerged in the past as well during the more than two-year-long war being fought between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A shocking video shot by a drone appears to show the moment Russian soldiers shot down 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Ukraine has alleged that Russia is acting on Vladimir Putin's murderous policy that authorises the killing of POWs.

A shocking video shot by a drone appears to show the moment Russian soldiers shot down 16 Ukrainian prisoners of war. Ukraine has alleged that Russia is acting on Vladimir Putin's murderous policy that authorises the killing of POWs. The video and images are circulating on the Telegram app. "This is the largest reported case of the execution of Ukrainian POWs on the front line and yet another indication that the killing and torture of prisoners of war are not isolated incidents," Ukraine's prosecutor general Andriy Kostin said on X. "This is a deliberate policy of the Russian military and political leadership." The soldiers had surrendered on the eastern front line when they were lined up and shot down, according to reports. The video supposedly shows 16 soldiers who had surrendered emerging from a forest under Russian control near Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region, as per reports. The POWs stand in a line in an open space before Putin's troops appear to gun them down. Those who seemed to survive the shooting were killed at short range by automatic weapons, Ukraine alleged. Also Read: Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine? The Ukraine prosecutor general office said on the Telegram messaging app it was looking into the video shared. The video has not been verified yet and the SBU security service of Ukraine is working to do so. "An investigation has been initiated into another war crime by the Russian army," said Ukrainian prosecutor-general Andriy Kostin. "This is the most massive known case of the execution of Ukrainian prisoners of war on the front line. It is further evidence that the murders and torture of prisoners are not an accident, but a purposeful policy of the Russian military and political leadership." Russia has not commented on the video. Dmytro Lubinets, the Ukrainian parliament's commissioner for human rights, said that he has sent letters to the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross reporting the alleged massacre. "The systematic crimes against Ukrainian prisoners of war must be stopped, and those responsible must be held accountable," he said. Similar videos have emerged in the past as well during the more than two-year-long war being fought between Russia and Ukraine. (With inputs from agencies)

Drone footage allegedly shows Russian soldiers lining up and executing 16 Ukraine soldiers

Cybercrime has emerged as the new geopolitical battleground. With estimates of over $10 trillion annually lost to cyber crime, governments are finding it hard to regulate the scope of technology. WION’s Aadhya Juneja spoke to Shyam Saran, former foreign affairs secretary, India, on the need for cyber security to combat digital crime. He also spoke about how a strong public-private partnership is the way forward. Listen in to what he has to say.

‘Cyber Crime Is The New Geopolitical Weapon:’ Ex-Foreign Affairs Secretary Shyam Saran

<p>A poster circulating on social media is claiming that Iran has prepared an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists', and it features the names of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.</p>

<p>A user named @Revenge_is_near posted on X a poster that indicates Iranian intelligence may target senior Israeli military leadership, if not Netanyahu himself.</p>

<p>However, the Iranian and Israeli governments have not made any comments on these speculations.</p>

<p>WION can’t independently verify the authenticity of the poster.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwj96cy2xvKIAxU4j68BHeoLCRMQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vows-iran-will-pay-for-missile-attack-sends-more-troops-to-lebanon-763883" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vows-iran-will-pay-for-missile-attack-sends-more-troops-to-lebanon-763883&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj96cy2xvKIAxU4j68BHeoLCRMQxfQBKAB6BAgREAE">Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon</a></strong></p>

<p>Along with Netanyahu and Gallant, the poster carries the names and photos of Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi, his deputy, Amir Baram, and the heads of the Northern, Southern, and Central Command - Major Generals Ori Gordin, Yehuda Fox, and Eliezer Toledani. Military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva’s name also appears on the poster.</p>

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<p>The poster appears days after Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel following killings of the leaders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwj96cy2xvKIAxU4j68BHeoLCRMQxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-shahab-3-fattah-2-missiles-that-iran-fired-at-israel-in-oct-1-attacks-763892" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-shahab-3-fattah-2-missiles-that-iran-fired-at-israel-in-oct-1-attacks-763892&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj96cy2xvKIAxU4j68BHeoLCRMQxfQBKAB6BAgQEAE">West Asia crisis: Shahab-3, Fattah-2 among missiles that Iran fired at Israel in Oct 1 attacks</a></strong></p>

<p>In response, media reports suggest Israel is mulling attacking Iranian nuclear sites and carrying out targeted assassinations. According to some reports, Israel is also looking to execute Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.</p>

<p>The Times of Israel reported that if genuine, the hit list of Iran mirrors a (pre-attack) list released by Israel last month that said it had eliminated top commanders of the Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force.</p>

<p>Over the last two weeks, Israel has targeted and executed at least eight top Hezbollah leaders, including its chief Hassan Nasrallah.</p>

<p>These strikes indicate Israel might be following ex-Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's 'Octopus Doctrine', which calls for a direct fight with Iran instead of dealing with Hezbollah or Hamas.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A poster circulating on social media is claiming that Iran has prepared an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists', and it features the names of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.

A poster circulating on social media is claiming that Iran has prepared an 'execution list' of 'Israeli terrorists', and it features the names of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. A user named @Revenge_is_near posted on X a poster that indicates Iranian intelligence may target senior Israeli military leadership, if not Netanyahu himself. However, the Iranian and Israeli governments have not made any comments on these speculations. WION can’t independently verify the authenticity of the poster. Also read: Israel vows to make Iran pay for missile attack, sends more troops to Lebanon Along with Netanyahu and Gallant, the poster carries the names and photos of Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi, his deputy, Amir Baram, and the heads of the Northern, Southern, and Central Command - Major Generals Ori Gordin, Yehuda Fox, and Eliezer Toledani. Military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva’s name also appears on the poster. 🇮🇷🇮🇱 Just like Israel, now Iran publishes it's own terrorist list that Iran will love to kill pic.twitter.com/mDL32HGapa — Palestinian🔻🇵🇸 (@Revenge_is_near) October 2, 2024 × The poster appears days after Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel following killings of the leaders of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the IRGC. Also read: West Asia crisis: Shahab-3, Fattah-2 among missiles that Iran fired at Israel in Oct 1 attacks In response, media reports suggest Israel is mulling attacking Iranian nuclear sites and carrying out targeted assassinations. According to some reports, Israel is also looking to execute Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Times of Israel reported that if genuine, the hit list of Iran mirrors a (pre-attack) list released by Israel last month that said it had eliminated top commanders of the Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force. Over the last two weeks, Israel has targeted and executed at least eight top Hezbollah leaders, including its chief Hassan Nasrallah. These strikes indicate Israel might be following ex-Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's 'Octopus Doctrine', which calls for a direct fight with Iran instead of dealing with Hezbollah or Hamas. (With inputs from agencies)

Netanyahu on Iran’s hit list? Viral poster featuring 'Israeli terrorists' fuels speculations

The contest's schedule is dividing the UK's conservative presidential prospects. Robert Jenrick, James Cleverly, Kemi Badenoch, and Tom Tugendhat are the four contenders in the race. The opponents of Jenrick and Tugendhat, however, are against their public calls for the party to end the competition.

Who will replace Rishi Sunak as Tory leader?

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:14,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1855}">US President Joe Biden on Wednesday witnessed Hurricane Helene's catastrophic destruction firsthand and Vice President Kamala Harris distributed aid to needy families, as thousands of federal responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions in the disaster.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:81,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1922}">Biden flew into the Carolinas and his deputy headed to Georgia after Harris's election rival Donald Trump sought to turn their handling of the disaster -- which has left at least 162 people dead in six states -- into campaign fodder.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1971}">Biden arrived in South Carolina and was briefed on the sprawling rescue and recovery effort -- an operation featuring more than 10,000 federal officials, emergency responders and National Guard across the US southeast.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:179,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2020}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:179,&quot;w&quot;:657,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2020}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:179,&quot;w&quot;:576,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2020}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-155-dead-from-hurricane-helene-biden-and-harris-to-visit-hard-hit-states-763741">At least 155 dead from Hurricane Helene; Biden and Harris to visit hard-hit states</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:211,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2052}">He then flew by helicopter over the flood-hit city of Asheville, North Carolina, where staggering destruction was visible from the air, including collapsed bridges, lakes filled with debris, buildings demolished and roads washed away.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:260,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2101}">"What I saw was heartbreaking," Biden said on X.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:292,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2133}">"But back on the ground, we're witnessing neighbours helping neighbours, volunteers and workers standing side-by-side, people leaning on each other. That's America."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:341,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2182}">Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, travelling with the president, described Helene as a storm of "historic strength" that brought calamitous flooding to cities and remote mountain communities.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:390,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2231}">"We have towns that have disappeared, literally," he said. "This is a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year recovery."</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:426,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2267}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:426,&quot;w&quot;:279,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2267}">Towns and villages cut off</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:470,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:51,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2311}">Biden, who has approved major disaster declarations in several states, announced the deployment of up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers to North Carolina to help "speed up the delivery of life-saving supplies" including food, water, and medicine to isolated communities.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:536,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2377}">While getting briefed in the state, he spoke of Washington's obligation to provide help.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:568,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2409}">"In a moment like this we put politics aside," he said. "The nation has your back."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:600,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2441}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:600,&quot;w&quot;:789,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2441}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:600,&quot;w&quot;:789,&quot;h&quot;:33,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2441}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/130-dead-from-hurricane-helene-biden-announced-his-visit-to-storm-hit-north-carolina-amid-trump-controversy-763423">130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden announced his visit to storm-hit North Carolina amid Trump controversy</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:649,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2490}">But he also warned how climate change is increasing the severity and frequency of extreme weather events.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:681,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2522}">"Nobody can deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore, at least I hope they don't," Biden said. "They must be brain-dead if they do."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:730,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2571}">Harris, who replaced Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee for the November 5 election, flew separately to the southern state of Georgia, which has also been badly hit.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:779,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2620}">She visited an emergency operations center in Augusta before surveying a neighborhood that suffered what she called "extraordinary" devastation.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:828,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2669}">Debris was scattered across the road and trees lay crashed onto homes near where the vice president comforted grieving residents.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:877,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2718}">Harris assured Georgians the federal government was coordinating with local authorities to "get folks the support and the relief that they so desperately need and so rightly deserve."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:926,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2767}">"We are here for the long haul," she said.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:958,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2799}">Harris also helped hand out styrofoam containers of food to impacted families at a shelter and received loud cheers when she departed.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1007,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2848}">North Carolina and Georgia are two of the seven crucial swing states likely to decide the result of the US election. Early voting has already begun in several states.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1056,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2897}">The White House announced Biden will travel Thursday to Florida, where Helene roared ashore last week as a Category 4 hurricane, and Georgia.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1106,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2947}">The storm's torrential rains have caused huge damage in the Appalachian mountains, with towns and villages cut off.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1138,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2979}">In east Tennessee, massive searches were underway near the Nolichucky River, where water flow spiked to record levels, leading to ferocious flooding.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1187,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3028}">"There are people still missing," Governor Bill Lee told a briefing. "We're in the middle of what is a remarkably difficult and tragic unfolding in east Tennessee."</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1239,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3080}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1239,&quot;w&quot;:116,&quot;h&quot;:24,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3080}">'He's lying'</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1283,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3124}">The Biden and Harris visits come a day after vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a TV debate, where they acknowledged common ground about the need for a robust storm response.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1332,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3173}">But Republican former president Trump earlier sought to make political capital out of the disaster, accusing Biden's administration, without evidence, of ignoring the crisis and denying help to Trump supporters.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1381,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3222}">Biden told reporters Monday that Trump was "lying" and termed his attacks "irresponsible."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1413,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3254}">The political storm over Helene comes as Biden and Harris endure a series of crises with barely a month until the knife-edge election.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1463,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3304}">As they coordinate the hurricane response, Biden and Harris are also contending with escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and a dockworkers' strike that threatens the country's economy.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1512,&quot;w&quot;:813,&quot;h&quot;:68,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3353}"><em bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:7,&quot;y&quot;:1512,&quot;w&quot;:791,&quot;h&quot;:50,&quot;abs_x&quot;:40,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3353}">Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.</em><br bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:118,&quot;y&quot;:1546,&quot;w&quot;:0,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:151,&quot;abs_y&quot;:3387}" />
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US President Joe Biden on Wednesday witnessed Hurricane Helene's catastrophic destruction firsthand and Vice President Kamala Harris distributed aid to needy families, as thousands of federal responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions in the disaster.

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday witnessed Hurricane Helene's catastrophic destruction firsthand and Vice President Kamala Harris distributed aid to needy families, as thousands of federal responders joined all-out efforts to rescue residents and care for millions in the disaster. Biden flew into the Carolinas and his deputy headed to Georgia after Harris's election rival Donald Trump sought to turn their handling of the disaster -- which has left at least 162 people dead in six states -- into campaign fodder. Biden arrived in South Carolina and was briefed on the sprawling rescue and recovery effort -- an operation featuring more than 10,000 federal officials, emergency responders and National Guard across the US southeast. Also read | At least 155 dead from Hurricane Helene; Biden and Harris to visit hard-hit states He then flew by helicopter over the flood-hit city of Asheville, North Carolina, where staggering destruction was visible from the air, including collapsed bridges, lakes filled with debris, buildings demolished and roads washed away. "What I saw was heartbreaking," Biden said on X. "But back on the ground, we're witnessing neighbours helping neighbours, volunteers and workers standing side-by-side, people leaning on each other. That's America." Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, travelling with the president, described Helene as a storm of "historic strength" that brought calamitous flooding to cities and remote mountain communities. "We have towns that have disappeared, literally," he said. "This is a multi-billion-dollar, multi-year recovery." Towns and villages cut off Biden, who has approved major disaster declarations in several states, announced the deployment of up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers to North Carolina to help "speed up the delivery of life-saving supplies" including food, water, and medicine to isolated communities. While getting briefed in the state, he spoke of Washington's obligation to provide help. "In a moment like this we put politics aside," he said. "The nation has your back." Also read | 130 dead from Hurricane Helene, Biden announced his visit to storm-hit North Carolina amid Trump controversy But he also warned how climate change is increasing the severity and frequency of extreme weather events. "Nobody can deny the impact of the climate crisis anymore, at least I hope they don't," Biden said. "They must be brain-dead if they do." Harris, who replaced Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee for the November 5 election, flew separately to the southern state of Georgia, which has also been badly hit. She visited an emergency operations center in Augusta before surveying a neighborhood that suffered what she called "extraordinary" devastation. Debris was scattered across the road and trees lay crashed onto homes near where the vice president comforted grieving residents. Harris assured Georgians the federal government was coordinating with local authorities to "get folks the support and the relief that they so desperately need and so rightly deserve." "We are here for the long haul," she said. Harris also helped hand out styrofoam containers of food to impacted families at a shelter and received loud cheers when she departed. North Carolina and Georgia are two of the seven crucial swing states likely to decide the result of the US election. Early voting has already begun in several states. The White House announced Biden will travel Thursday to Florida, where Helene roared ashore last week as a Category 4 hurricane, and Georgia. The storm's torrential rains have caused huge damage in the Appalachian mountains, with towns and villages cut off. In east Tennessee, massive searches were underway near the Nolichucky River, where water flow spiked to record levels, leading to ferocious flooding. "There are people still missing," Governor Bill Lee told a briefing. "We're in the middle of what is a remarkably difficult and tragic unfolding in east Tennessee." 'He's lying' The Biden and Harris visits come a day after vice presidential candidates J.D. Vance and Tim Walz faced off in a TV debate, where they acknowledged common ground about the need for a robust storm response. But Republican former president Trump earlier sought to make political capital out of the disaster, accusing Biden's administration, without evidence, of ignoring the crisis and denying help to Trump supporters. Biden told reporters Monday that Trump was "lying" and termed his attacks "irresponsible." The political storm over Helene comes as Biden and Harris endure a series of crises with barely a month until the knife-edge election. As they coordinate the hurricane response, Biden and Harris are also contending with escalating tensions between Iran and Israel and a dockworkers' strike that threatens the country's economy. 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.

Biden and Harris lead relief efforts as hurricane Helene death toll rises to 162

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1852}">Donald Trump launched a "private criminal effort" to subvert the 2020 US elections, which he lost to US President Joe Biden, alleged prosecutors in a court filing unsealed on Wednesday (Oct 2). This&nbsp;may be the last ditch effort to detail their case against the Republican presidential candidate before he faces off Democratic nominee, US Vice-President Kamala Harris in the Nov 5 Elections.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:103,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1940}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:103,&quot;w&quot;:262,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1940}">A 'private criminal effort'</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:147,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1984}">In the 165-page motion, Special Counsel Jack Smith argues that the historic case against Donald Trump must move forward, and the ex-president should not be shielded by presidential immunity.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2034}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:677,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2034}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:197,&quot;w&quot;:677,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2034}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-admitting-to-cheating-harris-husband-doug-emhoff-accused-of-assaulting-ex-girlfriend-764007">After admitting to cheating, Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:247,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2084}">The filing which was unsealed by District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is hearing the case, said Trump should not escape prosecution because "at its core, the defendant's scheme was a private criminal effort."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:296,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2133}">Smith, in the filing, said: "The defendant asserts that he is immune from prosecution for his criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election because, he claims, it entailed official conduct."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:346,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2183}">"Not so," he stated, adding, "Although the defendant was the incumbent president during the charged conspiracies, his scheme was fundamentally a private one."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:396,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2233}">The special counsel alleges that to stay in office, Trump "resorted to crimes."&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:428,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2265}">Colluding with "private co-conspirators" Trump launched "a series of increasingly desperate plans to overturn the legitimate election results in seven states that he had lost," states&nbsp;the filing which also brings to light new evidence.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:495,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2332}">Allegedly, Trump lied to state officials, manufactured fraudulent electoral votes and tried to get the-then Vice President Mike Pence to obstruct congressional certification of Biden's victory.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:545,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2382}">But, "when all else had failed," the Republican directed an "angry crowd" of his supporters to the US capitol, hoping to disrupt Biden's certification.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:594,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2431}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:594,&quot;w&quot;:674,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2431}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:594,&quot;w&quot;:674,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2431}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-makes-birthday-dig-at-jimmy-carter-the-longest-living-former-president-who-turned-100-763785">Trump makes birthday dig at Jimmy Carter, the longest-living former president who turned 100</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:644,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2481}">The damning filing claims that when a concerned White House staffer told Trump about Pence being taken to a secure location during the Jan 6 rioting, the president said: "So what?"</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:694,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2531}">Another staffer, who is ready to testify at trial, also heard Trump tell a member of his family, "it doesn't matter if you won or lost the election. You still have to fight like hell."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:743,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2580}">The filing also claims that&nbsp;Trump fired his attorneys after the 2020 election and replaced them with Rudy Giuliani because he would willingly "spread knowingly false claims of election fraud".</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:797,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2634}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:797,&quot;w&quot;:178,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2634}">Trump cries wolf</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:841,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2678}">After the filing was unsealed, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, claimed, "Democrats are Weaponising the Justice Department against me because they know I am WINNING."</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:891,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2728}">"This is egregious PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT, and should not have been released right before the Election," he said.</p>

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Donald Trump launched a "private criminal effort" to subvert the 2020 US elections, which he lost to US President Joe Biden, alleged prosecutors in a court filing unsealed on Wednesday (Oct 2).

Donald Trump launched a "private criminal effort" to subvert the 2020 US elections, which he lost to US President Joe Biden, alleged prosecutors in a court filing unsealed on Wednesday (Oct 2). This may be the last ditch effort to detail their case against the Republican presidential candidate before he faces off Democratic nominee, US Vice-President Kamala Harris in the Nov 5 Elections. A 'private criminal effort' In the 165-page motion, Special Counsel Jack Smith argues that the historic case against Donald Trump must move forward, and the ex-president should not be shielded by presidential immunity. Also read | After admitting to cheating, Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend The filing which was unsealed by District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is hearing the case, said Trump should not escape prosecution because "at its core, the defendant's scheme was a private criminal effort." Smith, in the filing, said: "The defendant asserts that he is immune from prosecution for his criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election because, he claims, it entailed official conduct." "Not so," he stated, adding, "Although the defendant was the incumbent president during the charged conspiracies, his scheme was fundamentally a private one." The special counsel alleges that to stay in office, Trump "resorted to crimes." Colluding with "private co-conspirators" Trump launched "a series of increasingly desperate plans to overturn the legitimate election results in seven states that he had lost," states the filing which also brings to light new evidence. Allegedly, Trump lied to state officials, manufactured fraudulent electoral votes and tried to get the-then Vice President Mike Pence to obstruct congressional certification of Biden's victory. But, "when all else had failed," the Republican directed an "angry crowd" of his supporters to the US capitol, hoping to disrupt Biden's certification. Also read | Trump makes birthday dig at Jimmy Carter, the longest-living former president who turned 100 The damning filing claims that when a concerned White House staffer told Trump about Pence being taken to a secure location during the Jan 6 rioting, the president said: "So what?" Another staffer, who is ready to testify at trial, also heard Trump tell a member of his family, "it doesn't matter if you won or lost the election. You still have to fight like hell." The filing also claims that Trump fired his attorneys after the 2020 election and replaced them with Rudy Giuliani because he would willingly "spread knowingly false claims of election fraud". Trump cries wolf After the filing was unsealed, Trump, in a post on Truth Social, claimed, "Democrats are Weaponising the Justice Department against me because they know I am WINNING." "This is egregious PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT, and should not have been released right before the Election," he said. × (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>US Vice President Kamala Harris's husband Doug Emhoff has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend for flirting with a valet worker, way back in 2012, according to a bombshell report.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emhoff allegedly slapped his then-girlfriend so hard that she spun around, according to a report in Daily Mail,&nbsp;citing three friends of&nbsp;the lady assaulted by the Second Gentleman.&nbsp;The incident transpired&nbsp;after an event at the&nbsp;Cannes Film Festival in May 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the friends claimed that the woman called them immediately after the incident and informed them about the alleged assault by Emhoff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It was hard to hear her because she was sobbing,” the friend said.</p>

<p>“She told me she was with a guy and he hit her. It was very clear what she was telling me. She said she was with a guy, her date, she was at the Cannes Film Festival, and he hit her. She was in the car with the guy at the time."</p>

<p>“I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t know whether to call the French police. I couldn’t get a hold of her after calling back,"&nbsp;the woman allegedly told the friend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the identity of the woman has not been revealed, she is referred to by her alias 'Jane' in the report which mentioned that&nbsp;she is now a successful New York attorney.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Emhoff allegedly ended the Cannes trip early and returned to Los Angeles for his daughter's birthday and the two never saw each other again. The outlet's report suggests that Emhoff was unapologetic about the entire incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Harris started dating Emhoff in 2013 and married him in August 2014 while she was California's attorney general.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Second Gentleman admits to cheating</strong></h2>

<p>In August, Emhoff admitted to having an&nbsp;extramarital affair during his first marriage with the nanny. Emhoff said he had a fling with&nbsp;Najen Naylor who taught at the private school, attended by his two children. The incident took place more than 15 years ago when he was still married to his then-wife Kerstin.</p>

<p>"During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions. I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other side," Emhoff said in a statement provided to CNN.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-husband-doug-emhoff-admits-to-cheating-during-first-marriage-746960"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff admits to cheating during first marriage</strong></a></p>

<p>The news about the relationship and the infidelity were known to Joe Biden's vetting committee four years ago when Harris was undergoing the running mate process before being picked as the VP nominee.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Vice President Kamala Harris's husband Doug Emhoff has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend for flirting with a valet worker, way back in 2012, according to a bombshell report.

US Vice President Kamala Harris's husband Doug Emhoff has been accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend for flirting with a valet worker, way back in 2012, according to a bombshell report. Emhoff allegedly slapped his then-girlfriend so hard that she spun around, according to a report in Daily Mail, citing three friends of the lady assaulted by the Second Gentleman. The incident transpired after an event at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2012. One of the friends claimed that the woman called them immediately after the incident and informed them about the alleged assault by Emhoff. “It was hard to hear her because she was sobbing,” the friend said. “She told me she was with a guy and he hit her. It was very clear what she was telling me. She said she was with a guy, her date, she was at the Cannes Film Festival, and he hit her. She was in the car with the guy at the time." “I didn’t know what to do, I didn’t know whether to call the French police. I couldn’t get a hold of her after calling back," the woman allegedly told the friend. While the identity of the woman has not been revealed, she is referred to by her alias 'Jane' in the report which mentioned that she is now a successful New York attorney. Emhoff allegedly ended the Cannes trip early and returned to Los Angeles for his daughter's birthday and the two never saw each other again. The outlet's report suggests that Emhoff was unapologetic about the entire incident. Notably, Harris started dating Emhoff in 2013 and married him in August 2014 while she was California's attorney general. Watch | US Elections 2024: Voters Livid With Harris' Stance On Gaza War × Second Gentleman admits to cheating In August, Emhoff admitted to having an extramarital affair during his first marriage with the nanny. Emhoff said he had a fling with Najen Naylor who taught at the private school, attended by his two children. The incident took place more than 15 years ago when he was still married to his then-wife Kerstin. "During my first marriage, Kerstin and I went through some tough times on account of my actions. I took responsibility, and in the years since, we worked through things as a family and have come out stronger on the other side," Emhoff said in a statement provided to CNN. Also read | Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff admits to cheating during first marriage The news about the relationship and the infidelity were known to Joe Biden's vetting committee four years ago when Harris was undergoing the running mate process before being picked as the VP nominee. (With inputs from agencies)

After admitting to cheating, Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

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