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For the second time in two years, American Naval ship Charles Drew is undergoing repairs at the Larsen and Toubro (L&T) shipyard at Kattupalli, near the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai.

For the second time in two years, American Naval ship Charles Drew is undergoing repairs at the Larsen and Toubro (L&T) shipyard at Kattupalli, near the southern Indian metropolis of Chennai. The vessel sailed in on Wednesday and is expected to spend a few weeks at the shipyard. USNS Charles Drew was the first American ship to undergo voyage repairs (short-term repairs that last a few weeks) at an Indian shipyard, and was followed by USNS Matthew Perry and USNS Salvor. While all these ships are US Naval vessels, they are not warfighting or weapons delivery platforms, they only perform combat support roles such as logistics, replenishment of supplies, firefighting, salvaging, towing, etc. US Navy Ship Charles Drew is back in #Chennai, is undergoing repairs at L&T Kattupalli, is the 4th #USA ship to do so The 689ft long, 106ft wide ship, with displacement of 41,000tons (~INS Vikrant), manned by a 53-member crew, supplies spares, fuel, food, ammo to #USNavy ships pic.twitter.com/3vgpffBLrs — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 26, 2024 × Last year, the US Navy inked a five-year Master Shipyard Repair Agreement (MSRA) with Larsen & Toubro shipyard in Kattupalli. This marked the US Navy's first such agreement in India, indicating the growing US-India partnership. In July 2023, USNS Salvor sailed into Kattupalli to undergo a mid-voyage repair under this agreement and was the first vessel to do so after the MSRA was inked. The MSRA is a legally non-binding arrangement between the US Navy and private shipbuilding contractors to pre-approve shipyards to repair US Naval vessels. MSRA allows the repair and refit of US Navy warships here, but there are no plans to conduct repairs of US Navy warships at this Indian facility, an official from the US Embassy, New Delhi, had earlier told WION. The official had emphasised that MSRA was not about offering bases for US Navy ships in India. "This is just an enabling agreement, which allows a company (in this case, L&T) access to the US Navy's contracting system to bid on projects that are available. This is in no way a basing agreement," he had told WION. About USNS Charles Drew The vessel is known as United States’ Military Sealift Command’s Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Charles Drew. The Charles Drew is a cargo-carrier vessel that provides critical support to the U.S. Navy fleet operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. The ships of MSC’s CLF (Military Sealift Command Combat Logistics Force) are the supply lines to U.S. Navy ships at sea. These ships provide virtually everything US Navy ships need, including fuel, food, fleet ordnance and dry cargo, spare parts, mail, and other supplies. Also read: Taiwan scrambles jets, naval ships after detecting massive Chinese military activity All CLF ships are government-owned and operated by U.S. Government civil service mariners. In addition to U.S. Navy ships, Military Sealift Command’s Combat Logistics Force also resupplies international partners and allies operating in the Indo-Pacific Region. CLF ships enable the US Navy fleet to remain at sea and combat-ready for extended periods of time. The USNS Charles Drew is 689 feet long, 106 feet wide, has a displacement of 41,000 tonnes, and can travel at a speed of 20 knots. The ship manned by a 53-member crew can carry over 6,600 tonnes of dry cargo, over 1,700 tonnes of refrigerated stores, and 18,000 barrels of cargo fuel.

US Naval Ship Charles Drew visits India for repairs for second time

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Thursday that an "all-out war" would be "devastating" for Israel and Lebanon, and that a ceasefire could buy time to stop the conflict.

"A full scale war between Hezbollah and Israel could be devastating for both parties," Austin said in London after meetings with his UK and Australian counterparts in the AUKUS military alliance.

Austin called on both sides to "choose a different path", saying that "despite the sharp escalation, a diplomatic solution is still viable".

Such an outcome is "the only way to ensure that displaced civilians on both sides of the border can finally go home," he said.

US President Joe Biden and other world leaders have called for an immediate&nbsp;21-day ceasefire in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's foreign minister rejected the proposal.

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A pause in hostilities would "provide time" for a deal to be struck that would allow Israel and Lebanese civilians to return home, Austin told a news conference after the talks of the trilateral defence partnership.

This time could also be used "to conclude and implement a deal to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and to bring all the hostages home," said Austin.

"We recognise that there's hard work to be done. We are committed to doing that work, and yes, I am optimistic," he added.

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Thursday that an "all-out war" would be "devastating" for Israel and Lebanon, and that a ceasefire could buy time to stop the conflict.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned Thursday that an "all-out war" would be "devastating" for Israel and Lebanon, and that a ceasefire could buy time to stop the conflict. "A full scale war between Hezbollah and Israel could be devastating for both parties," Austin said in London after meetings with his UK and Australian counterparts in the AUKUS military alliance. Austin called on both sides to "choose a different path", saying that "despite the sharp escalation, a diplomatic solution is still viable". Such an outcome is "the only way to ensure that displaced civilians on both sides of the border can finally go home," he said. US President Joe Biden and other world leaders have called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's foreign minister rejected the proposal. Also read: Israeli military claims it hit 75 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon overnight A pause in hostilities would "provide time" for a deal to be struck that would allow Israel and Lebanese civilians to return home, Austin told a news conference after the talks of the trilateral defence partnership. This time could also be used "to conclude and implement a deal to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and to bring all the hostages home," said Austin. "We recognise that there's hard work to be done. We are committed to doing that work, and yes, I am optimistic," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US Defence Secretary warns of ‘devastating all-out war’ between Israel and Hezbollah

At least 17 people were injured, including police officers, after a powerful explosion struck the Swabi City police station in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday, causing the building to collapse, local authorities confirmed. The blast occurred in the station's storage room, where seized explosives from terrorists were reportedly stored. Initial reports suggest the explosion was caused by a short circuit, leading to multiple detonations. Emergency responders are on the scene, and an investigation is underway to confirm the cause of the explosion.

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Ukraine’s air defences battled an overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv for five hours, officials said Thursday, as missiles and drones again hammered the Ukrainian power grid.

The attack injured at least two people, Ukraine’s Emergency Service said. A kindergarten, a gas pipe, and around 20 cars were damaged in the city, said the Kyiv Military Administration.

In western Ukraine, the air force said, Russia fired three Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles — one of Russia’s most advanced weapons — “in the direction of” Starokostiantyniv, a city in the Khmelnytskyi region, on Thursday morning. The air force said it could not make further information public, suggesting the missiles were aimed at a sensitive site.

Long-range strikes have been a hallmark of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, now deep in its third year, often hitting civilian areas. Attacks on the electricity network have knocked out around 70% of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity, according to the United Nations, bringing blackouts as winter approaches.

Air defence systems are a critical need for Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to meet President Joe Biden in Washington on Thursday in an effort to ensure continuing U.S. military support for his country.

Energy infrastructure was hit in Ukraine's western Ivano-Frankivsk region, causing a blackout in parts of the regional capital of the same name, regional Gov. Svitlana Onyshchuk said.

The power grid was also targeted in the southern Mykolaiv region, local authorities said without immediately providing further details.

Russia launched six missiles and 78 Shahed drones at Ukraine overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, Ukraine’s air force said. Defences destroyed four of the missiles and 66 drones in the air, it said.

In the south, a missile killed a 62-year-old woman in the Odesa region, where homes and cars were damaged, regional Gov. Oleh Kiper said.

In the city of Zaporizhzhia, at least 10 people were injured in the overnight attack, including a 14-year-old, said regional governor Ivan Fedorov. He published photographs of houses with their windows blown out and walls riddled with shrapnel. The Emergency Service said 12 residential buildings were damaged in the city and 18 people were evacuated.

Meanwhile, in the northeastern Sumy region, ordnance experts defused a 500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) glide bomb that landed without exploding next to a bridge over the River Psel.

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Ukraine’s air defences battled an overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv for five hours, officials said Thursday, as missiles and drones again hammered the Ukrainian power grid.

Ukraine’s air defences battled an overnight Russian aerial attack on the capital Kyiv for five hours, officials said Thursday, as missiles and drones again hammered the Ukrainian power grid. The attack injured at least two people, Ukraine’s Emergency Service said. A kindergarten, a gas pipe, and around 20 cars were damaged in the city, said the Kyiv Military Administration. In western Ukraine, the air force said, Russia fired three Kinzhal hypersonic ballistic missiles — one of Russia’s most advanced weapons — “in the direction of” Starokostiantyniv, a city in the Khmelnytskyi region, on Thursday morning. The air force said it could not make further information public, suggesting the missiles were aimed at a sensitive site. Long-range strikes have been a hallmark of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, now deep in its third year, often hitting civilian areas. Attacks on the electricity network have knocked out around 70% of Ukraine’s energy generation capacity, according to the United Nations, bringing blackouts as winter approaches. Air defence systems are a critical need for Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to meet President Joe Biden in Washington on Thursday in an effort to ensure continuing U.S. military support for his country. Energy infrastructure was hit in Ukraine's western Ivano-Frankivsk region, causing a blackout in parts of the regional capital of the same name, regional Gov. Svitlana Onyshchuk said. The power grid was also targeted in the southern Mykolaiv region, local authorities said without immediately providing further details. Russia launched six missiles and 78 Shahed drones at Ukraine overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, Ukraine’s air force said. Defences destroyed four of the missiles and 66 drones in the air, it said. In the south, a missile killed a 62-year-old woman in the Odesa region, where homes and cars were damaged, regional Gov. Oleh Kiper said. In the city of Zaporizhzhia, at least 10 people were injured in the overnight attack, including a 14-year-old, said regional governor Ivan Fedorov. He published photographs of houses with their windows blown out and walls riddled with shrapnel. The Emergency Service said 12 residential buildings were damaged in the city and 18 people were evacuated. Meanwhile, in the northeastern Sumy region, ordnance experts defused a 500-kilogramme (1,100-pound) glide bomb that landed without exploding next to a bridge over the River Psel. 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.

Russian missiles, drones target Ukrainian power grid in overnight attacks, say Ukraine’s officials

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the international community to come together in organizing a second peace summit to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Speaking before the UN Security Council, Zelensky highlighted the importance of unified efforts and extended an invitation to nations, including India, to participate in the peace process.

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Massive bombing in Lebanon creates panic and aggravates the humanitarian crisis in the country. In the face of the absolute humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, a regional escalation is taking place. On Monday 23 September, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 600 and injured 2,000 people in just one day, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health.

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Israel on Thursday ruled out the ceasefire plan proposed by the US, France, and other allies, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the country's military to keep fighting with "full force". The American-French proposal&nbsp;called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was charged with five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. Adams was accused of acting on Turkey’s behalf.&nbsp;

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Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Thursday threatened to withdraw his party, Otzma Yehudit, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if he agrees to a ceasefire in Lebanon.&nbsp;

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India’s Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (Sep 26) took on the alliance of Congress and National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir and dared them to restore Article 370 in the Union Territory. Shah said that “neither them nor three generations of their family” will be able to restore the scrapped special status of the region. He also accused the alliance of sympathising with terrorism and held them responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people in the UT.

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Amid high-profile exits from the company, OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a for-profit entity and is already preparing to change its corporate structure. News agency Reuters reported that the US-based AI startup is seeking to raise $6.5 billion in funding. However, the company will use its profits only ‘for the welfare of society and public.’ The company will no longer be controlled by its non-profit board.

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At least 46 people died in the eastern Indian state of Bihar over the last 24 hours in separate drowning incidents during the celebration of the 'Jivitputrika' festival. The festival was celebrated on Wednesday (Sep 25) and deaths have been reported from at least 15 districts of the state, the government said. During the 'Jivitputrika' festival, women observe fast for the well-being of their children and both take holy dips in rivers and ponds.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation. These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata&nbsp;respectively.

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Joker and Harley Quin suited up for this one. Actors Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga appeared on the red carpet in London on Wednesday night for the UK premiere of&nbsp;Joker: Folie A Deux.

Israel on Thursday ruled out the ceasefire plan proposed by the US, France, and other allies, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the country's military to keep fighting with "full force".

Israel on Thursday ruled out the ceasefire plan proposed by the US, France, and other allies, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the country's military to keep fighting with "full force". The American-French proposal called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was charged with five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. Adams was accused of acting on Turkey’s behalf. Click on the headlines to read more Israel rules out US-France ceasefire plan; asks military to fight with ‘full force’ Hours after the US, France, and other allies called for an immediate 21-day ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the country's military to keep fighting with "full force", his office said. NYC Mayor Adams charged with bribery, fraud; accused of acting on Turkey’s behalf New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal donations from foreign campaigns. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf. Ben Gvir threatens to exit coalition if Netanyahu okays Lebanon ceasefire Israel National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Thursday threatened to withdraw his party, Otzma Yehudit, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if he agrees to a ceasefire in Lebanon. ‘Your three generations...,’ India’s home minister dares rivals to restore Article 370 in Jammu-Kashmir India’s Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday (Sep 26) took on the alliance of Congress and National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir and dared them to restore Article 370 in the Union Territory. Shah said that “neither them nor three generations of their family” will be able to restore the scrapped special status of the region. He also accused the alliance of sympathising with terrorism and held them responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people in the UT. OpenAI trudges towards for-profit structure amid high-profile exits Amid high-profile exits from the company, OpenAI is reportedly planning to become a for-profit entity and is already preparing to change its corporate structure. News agency Reuters reported that the US-based AI startup is seeking to raise $6.5 billion in funding. However, the company will use its profits only ‘for the welfare of society and public.’ The company will no longer be controlled by its non-profit board. US House Speaker Johnson accuses Zelensky of ‘election interference’ after his visit to arms factory Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to an arms factory in the US prompted criticism, following which speaker of the US House Mike Johnson demanded Ukraine to fire its ambassador to Washington. India: 46 die, including 37 children, in Bihar during festival of ‘well-being’ At least 46 people died in the eastern Indian state of Bihar over the last 24 hours in separate drowning incidents during the celebration of the 'Jivitputrika' festival. The festival was celebrated on Wednesday (Sep 25) and deaths have been reported from at least 15 districts of the state, the government said. During the 'Jivitputrika' festival, women observe fast for the well-being of their children and both take holy dips in rivers and ponds. PM Modi launches three PARAM Rudra supercomputers Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday dedicated three PARAM Rudra Supercomputers and High-Performance Computing systems to the nation. These systems have been installed in Delhi, Pune, and Kolkata respectively. 'They are unbeatable,' says Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan about India ahead of second Test Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan says India are unbeatable at home ahead of the second Test of the two-match series which starts on Friday (Sep 27) in Kanpur. India are already ahead 1-0 in the series after winning the first Test in Chennai by 280 runs. Shakib also said that they beat Pakistan recently in the Test series as Bangladesh are more experienced side. Bangladesh had won the two-Test series 2-0 against Pakistan ahead of the India tour. Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix glam up for K premiere of Joker: Folie A Deux, see pics Joker and Harley Quin suited up for this one. Actors Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga appeared on the red carpet in London on Wednesday night for the UK premiere of Joker: Folie A Deux.

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Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, who briefly held the position of interim CEO following Sam Altman's exit last year, has announced that she is leaving the company. Murati played a key role in the development of OpenAI's ChatGPT bot, which made the organisation a household name and the AI image generator DALL-E.

"After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to leave OpenAI," Murati said in a written statement posted on X. Explaining the reason behind her exit, she said, "I'm stepping away because I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration."

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Reflecting on her time at OpenAI, she said, "My six-and-a-half years with the OpenAI team have been an extraordinary privilege." She added, "There’s never an ideal time to step away from a place one cherishes, yet this moment feels right."

Murati is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from OpenAI. CEO Sam Altman shared in a post on X that Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew and research leader Barret Zoph are also leaving.

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"Mira has been instrumental to OpenAI’s progress and growth the last 6.5 years; she has been a hugely significant factor in our development from an unknown research lab to an important company," Sam Altman wrote on X.

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"When Mira informed me this morning that she was leaving, I was saddened but of course support her decision. For the past year, she has been building out a strong bench of leaders that will continue our progress," he added.

Announcing the other two departures, Altman said, "I also want to share that Bob and Barret have decided to depart OpenAI. Mira, Bob, and Barret made these decisions independently of each other and amicably, but the timing of Mira’s decision was such that it made sense to now do this all at once so that we can work together for a smooth handover to the next generation of leadership."

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Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, who briefly held the position of interim CEO following Sam Altman's exit last year, has announced that she is leaving the company.

Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, who briefly held the position of interim CEO following Sam Altman's exit last year, has announced that she is leaving the company. Murati played a key role in the development of OpenAI's ChatGPT bot, which made the organisation a household name and the AI image generator DALL-E. "After much reflection, I have made the difficult decision to leave OpenAI," Murati said in a written statement posted on X. Explaining the reason behind her exit, she said, "I'm stepping away because I want to create the time and space to do my own exploration." I shared the following note with the OpenAI team today. pic.twitter.com/nsZ4khI06P — Mira Murati (@miramurati) September 25, 2024 × Also read: NY Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury, says won't resign Reflecting on her time at OpenAI, she said, "My six-and-a-half years with the OpenAI team have been an extraordinary privilege." She added, "There’s never an ideal time to step away from a place one cherishes, yet this moment feels right." Murati is the latest in a series of high-profile departures from OpenAI. CEO Sam Altman shared in a post on X that Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew and research leader Barret Zoph are also leaving. Also read: Biden fumbles in NYC address, mistakenly welcoming leaders to 'Washington' "Mira has been instrumental to OpenAI’s progress and growth the last 6.5 years; she has been a hugely significant factor in our development from an unknown research lab to an important company," Sam Altman wrote on X. i just posted this note to openai: Hi All– Mira has been instrumental to OpenAI’s progress and growth the last 6.5 years; she has been a hugely significant factor in our development from an unknown research lab to an important company. When Mira informed me this morning that… — Sam Altman (@sama) September 26, 2024 × "When Mira informed me this morning that she was leaving, I was saddened but of course support her decision. For the past year, she has been building out a strong bench of leaders that will continue our progress," he added. Announcing the other two departures, Altman said, "I also want to share that Bob and Barret have decided to depart OpenAI. Mira, Bob, and Barret made these decisions independently of each other and amicably, but the timing of Mira’s decision was such that it made sense to now do this all at once so that we can work together for a smooth handover to the next generation of leadership." (With inputs from agencies)

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati, 2 research executives announce exit, joining wave of high-profile departures

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During an address to world leaders in New York on Wednesday (September 25), US President Joe Biden seemed to be confused, mistakenly welcoming them to Washington instead of Midtown Manhattan, where the event was taking place.

During an address to world leaders in New York on Wednesday (September 25), US President Joe Biden seemed to be confused, mistakenly welcoming them to Washington instead of Midtown Manhattan, where the event was taking place. 'Welcome to Washington' "Thank you, thank you, thank you. Welcome to Washington," Biden, 81, said at the InterContinental New York Barclay Hotel, where the gathering was held. This latest slip-up adds to concerns about the president’s mental wellbeing, which had previously prompted him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential campaign. Also read: NY Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury, says won't resign Without acknowledging the mistake, Biden moved on with his speech. He said, "Fellow leaders, friends, for 944 days [Russian President Vladimir} Putin has waged his vicious onslaught against Ukraine," as Western leaders gathered to show their continued support for Kyiv. The event coincided with the United Nations General Assembly, which took place earlier in the week in New York, where Biden also delivered an address. Biden fumbles before introducing Indian Prime Minister Modi Earlier, Biden had another awkward moment during a Quad meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, when he briefly struggled to introduce Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Cameras captured the president appearing confused about who was next to be introduced. "So, I want to thank you all for being here. And now, who am I introducing next?" he said, before pausing for a few seconds and asking again, "Who's next?" Also read: Second BAPS temple vandalised in US in a month with anti-Hindu messages After a brief silence, a staff member pointed to the podium, allowing Biden to introduce Modi. Once Modi joined him on stage, Biden seemed to regain his composure, cracked a joke, and embraced the Indian Prime Minister. Biden, who is the oldest president in US history, ended his bid for a second term on July 21, following a poor debate performance against Donald Trump, 78. He then endorsed Kamala Harris as his preferred candidate. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden fumbles in New York address, mistakenly welcoming leaders to 'Washington'

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf.

The indictment said that a “senior official in the Turkish diplomatic establishment” sent illegal donations to Adams’s election campaign in 2021. After he won the elections, a Turkish official allegedly wrote to one of Adam’s staffers that the foreign minister of Turkey was “personally paying attention to him.”

The day he won the elections, he allegedly received a text from a Turkish businessman, which read, “I’m going to go and talk to our elders in Ankara about how we can turn this into an advantage for our country’s lobby.”

As per allegations, in April 2022, a Turkish official won assurances from Adams that the mayor won’t speak about the Armenian Genocide as the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching.

“Adams did not make such a statement,” the indictment said. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates the killings of more than 1.5 million Armenians by Turks more than a century ago.

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The indictment alleged that Adams was awarded with free trips and airlines upgrades worth more than $100,000, which also included a trip from New York to India back in 2016.

In March 2019, when Adams was planning another trip to Turkey, his staffer allegedly told him to “delete all messages you send me” to be on safer side, to which the mayor responded, “Always do.”

Following his indictment, Adams addressed a conference in which he said, “Everyone who knows me knows that I follow the campaign rules and I follow the law,” something that he has said numerous times in the past.

Before the indictment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized Eric Adams’s phone early Thursday.

Earlier, federal agents arrived at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, at about 6 am local time and entered the building to conduct a search.

Despite massive allegations and indictment, Adams said ‘no’ when he was asked whether he is considering stepping down.

“I was elected by 700,000 people.”

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five federal charges of bribery, fraud and soliciting illegal foreign campaign donations. The indictment comes three years after authorities opened an investigation against him in 2021, with primary charges coming from allegations that he may have received funds from the Turkish government in exchange for official actions on Ankara’s behalf. The indictment said that a “senior official in the Turkish diplomatic establishment” sent illegal donations to Adams’s election campaign in 2021. After he won the elections, a Turkish official allegedly wrote to one of Adam’s staffers that the foreign minister of Turkey was “personally paying attention to him.” The day he won the elections, he allegedly received a text from a Turkish businessman, which read, “I’m going to go and talk to our elders in Ankara about how we can turn this into an advantage for our country’s lobby.” As per allegations, in April 2022, a Turkish official won assurances from Adams that the mayor won’t speak about the Armenian Genocide as the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day was approaching. “Adams did not make such a statement,” the indictment said. Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day commemorates the killings of more than 1.5 million Armenians by Turks more than a century ago. Also read: New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted by grand jury in corruption probe, says won't resign The indictment alleged that Adams was awarded with free trips and airlines upgrades worth more than $100,000, which also included a trip from New York to India back in 2016. In March 2019, when Adams was planning another trip to Turkey, his staffer allegedly told him to “delete all messages you send me” to be on safer side, to which the mayor responded, “Always do.” Following his indictment, Adams addressed a conference in which he said, “Everyone who knows me knows that I follow the campaign rules and I follow the law,” something that he has said numerous times in the past. Before the indictment, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seized Eric Adams’s phone early Thursday. Earlier, federal agents arrived at the mayor’s official residence, Gracie Mansion, at about 6 am local time and entered the building to conduct a search. Despite massive allegations and indictment, Adams said ‘no’ when he was asked whether he is considering stepping down. “I was elected by 700,000 people.” (With inputs from agencies)

NYC Mayor Adams charged with bribery, fraud; accused of acting on Turkey’s behalf

Sri Lanka's newly elected president Anura Kumara Dissanayake made his first national address. He has said that the priority is to stabilize the economy and also said that his government intends to continue with the current Loan program with the international monetary fund and also focus on debt restructuring. Watch in for more details!

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US Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones‘ Infowars media platform will be auctioned off to pay for the $1.5 billion he has been ordered to cough up in damages to the&nbsp;family members of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.&nbsp;

During a&nbsp;court hearing on Tuesday (Sep 24), US Bankruptcy Judge&nbsp;Christopher Lopez said he would approve the auctions that start in November.&nbsp;

Christopher Mattei, a lawyer for Sandy Hook families said Judge Lopez's decision was a significant step forward in holding the right-wing personality accountable for his actions.&nbsp;

"Alex Jones will no longer own or control the company he built. This brings the families closer to their goal of holding him accountable for the harm he has caused,"&nbsp;Mattei said in a statement.

Under the terms of the sale, anyone can bid for Infowars' assets, whether supporters or detractors.&nbsp;

"It's very cut and dry that the assets of Free Speech Systems, the website, the equipment, the shopping cart, all that, can be sold. And they know full well that there are a bunch of patriot buyers, and then the operation can ease on,"&nbsp;Jones recently said on his show.

Despite losing the company, Jones had vowed to&nbsp;continue his talk shows through other means - possibly through a new website and on his personal social media handles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the previous court filings,&nbsp;Jones has about $9 million in personal assets and his company has about&nbsp;$6 million in cash on hand and about $1.2 million worth of inventory. He and his company already filed for bankruptcy in 2022.&nbsp;

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<h2>Jones' conspiracy theory&nbsp;</h2>

Jones was one of the most prominent conspiracy theorists, spreading lies about the school shooting where 20 children and six teachers were killed.

He accused the families of being actors and claimed that the shooting was a "hoax" as part of an elaborate plan to take away gun rights from American citizens.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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During the court trials in Texas and Connecticut, the families of the victims testified that they were traumatised by Jones' persistence with the lies and the hoax conspiracies.&nbsp;

The families alleged that&nbsp;Jones' online legion of followers confronted them by claiming that the shooting never happened and that the kids never existed.&nbsp;

Since then, Jones has acknowledged that the Sandy Hook shooting was "100 per cent real".&nbsp;

"Especially since I've met the parents. It's 100% real," Jones said.&nbsp;

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US Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones‘ Infowars media platform will be auctioned off to pay for the $1.5 billion he has been ordered to cough up in damages to the family members of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

US Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones‘ Infowars media platform will be auctioned off to pay for the $1.5 billion he has been ordered to cough up in damages to the family members of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. During a court hearing on Tuesday (Sep 24), US Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez said he would approve the auctions that start in November. Christopher Mattei, a lawyer for Sandy Hook families said Judge Lopez's decision was a significant step forward in holding the right-wing personality accountable for his actions. "Alex Jones will no longer own or control the company he built. This brings the families closer to their goal of holding him accountable for the harm he has caused," Mattei said in a statement. Under the terms of the sale, anyone can bid for Infowars' assets, whether supporters or detractors. "It's very cut and dry that the assets of Free Speech Systems, the website, the equipment, the shopping cart, all that, can be sold. And they know full well that there are a bunch of patriot buyers, and then the operation can ease on," Jones recently said on his show. Despite losing the company, Jones had vowed to continue his talk shows through other means - possibly through a new website and on his personal social media handles. According to the previous court filings, Jones has about $9 million in personal assets and his company has about $6 million in cash on hand and about $1.2 million worth of inventory. He and his company already filed for bankruptcy in 2022. Watch | Alex Jones claimed 2012 Sandy Hook school massacre as staged, ordered to pay $1.5 billion to victims × Jones' conspiracy theory Jones was one of the most prominent conspiracy theorists, spreading lies about the school shooting where 20 children and six teachers were killed. He accused the families of being actors and claimed that the shooting was a "hoax" as part of an elaborate plan to take away gun rights from American citizens. Also read | Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' account reinstated on X after being banned for nearly five years During the court trials in Texas and Connecticut, the families of the victims testified that they were traumatised by Jones' persistence with the lies and the hoax conspiracies. The families alleged that Jones' online legion of followers confronted them by claiming that the shooting never happened and that the kids never existed. Since then, Jones has acknowledged that the Sandy Hook shooting was "100 per cent real". "Especially since I've met the parents. It's 100% real," Jones said. (With inputs from agencies)

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars to be auctioned to pay off $1.5 billion lawsuit

In a bold move that signals a significant shift in policy, Japan has sailed a warship through the Taiwan strait for the first time drawing sharp criticism from China. Our next story explores how this bold maneuver by Tokyo underscores growing tensions in the region as the US and its allies increase their military presence to challenge China's territorial claims. Watch in for more details!

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During his address at the United Nations General Assembly, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas strongly condemned Israel's plan to establish buffer zones in Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. Abbas criticized the proposal as a violation of Palestinian sovereignty and an attempt to further displace Gaza's population. He called on the international community to reject Israel’s actions, emphasizing the need for a fair resolution to the conflict that upholds Palestinian rights. His remarks highlighted the deepening tensions and ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urging global leaders to intervene and seek a peaceful solution.

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Ukraine President Zelensky has for long been pleading for permission to use long-range weapons to strike deep into the Russian territory. On Thursday US President Joe Biden said in order to enhance Ukraine's long range strike capabilities, he has decided to provide Ukraine with the joint standoff weapons. Let's take a look at what exactly is the joint standoff weapons. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's Plea To Use Long-Range Weapons

Elon Musk showered lavish praise on Giorgia Meloni at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The billionaire was invited to introduce the Italian Prime Minister at the Atlantic Council’s glitzy gala dinner in New York, a move that didn't go down too well with many of the think tank's staffers.&nbsp;

At the Ziegfeld Ballroom in downtown Manhattan, Musk called Meloni “someone who is even more beautiful on the inside than she is on the outside". With 700 people at the venue, including several heads of state, the SpaceX CEO then went on to call her “authentic, honest and thoughtful", Politico reported.

“That can’t always be said about politicians,” Musk joked. Other leaders present couldn't help but laugh at the statement.

The 53-year-old businessman presented 47-year-old Meloni with the Global Citizens Award here, which was followed by a short hug and a stare in the eyes.&nbsp;

Musk and Meloni have met each other several times over the past few years ever since their first meeting at Meloni’s official residence in Rome in June 2023. They talked about West’s declining birth rates and the potential of artificial intelligence.

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The X owner was also present at a political festival hosted by Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party last December.

After Meloni took to the stage to address the hundreds of attendees, she returned the favour by calling Musk a “precious genius".&nbsp;

She talked about her vision of Western conservatism, before talking about patriotism. Melon defended the "values" of the West and "a civilization built over the centuries".

“Defending our deep roots is the precondition for reaping ripe fruit," the Italian prime minister said.

She challenged the notion of the “inevitable decline of the West.”

Musk, who was there with his mother Maye Musk, gave Meloni a standing ovation along with everyone else in the ballroom.

<h2>Musk-Meloni take over social media&nbsp;</h2>

The two were also seen chatting with each other at the event while sitting at the same table. Reports suggest that Meloni personally requested that Musk introduce her at the high-profile event.

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Meanwhile, the internet has exploded seeing the two together at the event, with social media users commenting, "That's Amore!" with another writing, "I am totally shipping these two. Perfect."

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"The Real Deal ... they would make a great couple," another user wrote, with another sharing a photo of the two and writing, "Find someone who looks at you like Giorgia Meloni..."

"They make a great couple actually. She has a thing for him," another user wrote, as others called them a "perfect couple".

Musk has 12 kids with three different women while Meloni publicly called it off with Andrea Giambruno he made headlines for making lewd comments on Italian TV.

<h2>Musk&nbsp;speaks up</h2>

After looking at all the noise being made on his social media platform about his lovely gestures towards Meloni, Musk posted a message early in the morning.&nbsp;

He wrote, "We are not dating."

“I was there with my Mom. There is no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni,” Musk tweeted in response to a post about him and Meloni.&nbsp;“We all know what happened next.”

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That should silence the chatter, or at least he hopes it would.

Elon Musk showered lavish praise on Giorgia Meloni at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The billionaire was invited to introduce the Italian Prime Minister at the Atlantic Council’s glitzy gala dinner in New York, a move that didn't go down too well with many of the think tank's staffers.

Elon Musk showered lavish praise on Giorgia Meloni at an event held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The billionaire was invited to introduce the Italian Prime Minister at the Atlantic Council’s glitzy gala dinner in New York, a move that didn't go down too well with many of the think tank's staffers. At the Ziegfeld Ballroom in downtown Manhattan, Musk called Meloni “someone who is even more beautiful on the inside than she is on the outside". With 700 people at the venue, including several heads of state, the SpaceX CEO then went on to call her “authentic, honest and thoughtful", Politico reported. “That can’t always be said about politicians,” Musk joked. Other leaders present couldn't help but laugh at the statement. The 53-year-old businessman presented 47-year-old Meloni with the Global Citizens Award here, which was followed by a short hug and a stare in the eyes. Musk and Meloni have met each other several times over the past few years ever since their first meeting at Meloni’s official residence in Rome in June 2023. They talked about West’s declining birth rates and the potential of artificial intelligence. Also Read: SpaceX to send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in 2 years, claims Elon Musk The X owner was also present at a political festival hosted by Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party last December. After Meloni took to the stage to address the hundreds of attendees, she returned the favour by calling Musk a “precious genius". She talked about her vision of Western conservatism, before talking about patriotism. Melon defended the "values" of the West and "a civilization built over the centuries". “Defending our deep roots is the precondition for reaping ripe fruit," the Italian prime minister said. She challenged the notion of the “inevitable decline of the West.” Musk, who was there with his mother Maye Musk, gave Meloni a standing ovation along with everyone else in the ballroom. Musk-Meloni take over social media The two were also seen chatting with each other at the event while sitting at the same table. Reports suggest that Meloni personally requested that Musk introduce her at the high-profile event. Elon Musk and Giorgia Meloni in New York today. 🇮🇹🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UBwjnWtM0A — DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) September 24, 2024 × Meanwhile, the internet has exploded seeing the two together at the event, with social media users commenting, "That's Amore!" with another writing, "I am totally shipping these two. Perfect." Find someone who looks at you like Giorgia Meloni... you know the rest pic.twitter.com/w8XBQk2uRn — Deathrow Bodine (@Deathrow_Bodine) September 24, 2024 × "The Real Deal ... they would make a great couple," another user wrote, with another sharing a photo of the two and writing, "Find someone who looks at you like Giorgia Meloni..." "They make a great couple actually. She has a thing for him," another user wrote, as others called them a "perfect couple". Musk has 12 kids with three different women while Meloni publicly called it off with Andrea Giambruno he made headlines for making lewd comments on Italian TV. Musk speaks up After looking at all the noise being made on his social media platform about his lovely gestures towards Meloni, Musk posted a message early in the morning. He wrote, "We are not dating." “I was there with my Mom. There is no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni,” Musk tweeted in response to a post about him and Meloni. “We all know what happened next.” We are not dating — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 24, 2024 × That should silence the chatter, or at least he hopes it would.

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A Japanese warship cruised through the Taiwan Strait for the first time to assert its freedom of navigation, local media said Thursday, just a week after a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan.

A Japanese warship cruised through the Taiwan Strait for the first time to assert its freedom of navigation, local media said Thursday, just a week after a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan. Washington and its allies are increasingly crossing the 180-kilometre (112-mile) Taiwan Strait to reinforce its status as an international waterway, angering Beijing. The Sazanami destroyer made the passage on Wednesday at the same time as navy vessels from Australia and New Zealand, several Japanese media outlets said. The three nations planned to conduct military drills in the South China Sea, the reports said. There was no immediate confirmation from the defence ministry. Last week, China's Liaoning aircraft carrier sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the first time, accompanied by two destroyers. Tokyo said the ships entered its contiguous zone -- an area up to 24 nautical miles from the Japanese coast -- and called the incident "totally unacceptable", while China said it had complied with international law. It followed the first confirmed incursion into Japanese airspace by a Chinese surveillance aircraft in August. On Thursday, the Yomiuri Shimbun daily cited unnamed government sources as saying Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had instructed the Taiwan Strait journey over concern that doing nothing following China's intrusion into Japanese territory could encourage Beijing to take more assertive actions. Also read: Russia to consider nuclear response in event of 'massive' air attack: Putin Beijing views Taiwan as a renegade province and claims jurisdiction over the body of water that separates the island from China. But the United States and many other countries argue their voyages are usual, citing freedom of navigation. China this month accused Berlin of heightening security risks in the Taiwan Strait, a day after two German military vessels sailed through the waters. The reported sailing comes as Kishida's ruling party holds a leadership election on Friday that will be a de facto vote to decide Japan's next prime minister, with candidates debating issues including regional security. On Wednesday, China test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean in its first such exercise in decades. Japan said it had not been given advance notice of the missile test, expressing "serious concern" about China's military build-up. Beijing has said it would never renounce the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control, with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in recent years upping the rhetoric of "unification" being "inevitable". In response, Taiwan has strengthened economic and political ties with its allies -- most notably the United States, its biggest weapons provider -- while increasing its defence budget. 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 the WION audience.

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A chimpanzee who became famous for using tools has killed its first human - an eight-month-old baby girl, who she snatched from her mother's arms. The chimp butchered her and harvested her organs, and it is believed that it used tools to maim her.

The little girl's body was found three kilometres from the Nimba Mountains Nature Reserve. The incident happened when the mother, Seny Zogba, was working in a cassava field in Bossou, Guinea. The chimp, reportedly named Jeje, sunk his teeth into the woman so that she would let go of the baby, named Yoh Hélène.&nbsp;

The Bossou Environmental Research Institute faced the wrath of the angry mob who brought the baby's dead body to the building. The scientists here have been studying the animals, particularly chimps, for decades.&nbsp;

They vented their anger on institute property, ransacking the building and destroying and setting fire to equipment. Several drones, computers and over 200 documents were destroyed in the process, the centre's managers said.&nbsp;

<h2>'Chimps don't fear humans'</h2>

The Times reached out to chief researcher Gen Yamakoshi, who told the outlet, ringing warning bells, that the tragic killing happened because the chimps "no longer fear humans".

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The research centre says that at least six chimpanzee attacks on humans have been recorded within the reserve since the start of the year.

Meanwhile, a local ecologist cited food shortage as the reason for the attack. Alidjiou Sylla said the food supply has been dwindling in the reserve and this is why the animals are coming out of the protected area, triggering such attacks.&nbsp;

Youth leader Moussa Koya believes that the chimps are not deliberately being violent, "but it has become the habit of the chimpanzees."

Adding to whether it was merely chimp behaviour, Yamakoshi said that this could either be because of food or simply because of excitement when "they cannot control their behaviour."

Guinea's Bossou forest currently has only seven chimps and the region is near the subsistence farming communities of the Nzerekore Region. The chimpanzee tribe, Fana, lost its oldest member in 2022 when it died in solitude at the age of 71.&nbsp;

Notably, the apes living in the reserve use stone hammers and anvils to crack open nuts. This is the first time that chimps were observed performing such a sophisticated act.&nbsp;

A chimpanzee who became famous for using tools has killed its first human - an eight-month-old baby girl, who she snatched from her mother's arms. The chimp butchered her and harvested her organs, and it is believed that it used tools to maim her.

A chimpanzee who became famous for using tools has killed its first human - an eight-month-old baby girl, who she snatched from her mother's arms. The chimp butchered her and harvested her organs, and it is believed that it used tools to maim her. The little girl's body was found three kilometres from the Nimba Mountains Nature Reserve. The incident happened when the mother, Seny Zogba, was working in a cassava field in Bossou, Guinea. The chimp, reportedly named Jeje, sunk his teeth into the woman so that she would let go of the baby, named Yoh Hélène. The Bossou Environmental Research Institute faced the wrath of the angry mob who brought the baby's dead body to the building. The scientists here have been studying the animals, particularly chimps, for decades. They vented their anger on institute property, ransacking the building and destroying and setting fire to equipment. Several drones, computers and over 200 documents were destroyed in the process, the centre's managers said. 'Chimps don't fear humans' The Times reached out to chief researcher Gen Yamakoshi, who told the outlet, ringing warning bells, that the tragic killing happened because the chimps "no longer fear humans". Also Read: Another 'doomsday fish' makes an appearance, this time in Australia The research centre says that at least six chimpanzee attacks on humans have been recorded within the reserve since the start of the year. Meanwhile, a local ecologist cited food shortage as the reason for the attack. Alidjiou Sylla said the food supply has been dwindling in the reserve and this is why the animals are coming out of the protected area, triggering such attacks. Youth leader Moussa Koya believes that the chimps are not deliberately being violent, "but it has become the habit of the chimpanzees." Adding to whether it was merely chimp behaviour, Yamakoshi said that this could either be because of food or simply because of excitement when "they cannot control their behaviour." Guinea's Bossou forest currently has only seven chimps and the region is near the subsistence farming communities of the Nzerekore Region. The chimpanzee tribe, Fana, lost its oldest member in 2022 when it died in solitude at the age of 71. Notably, the apes living in the reserve use stone hammers and anvils to crack open nuts. This is the first time that chimps were observed performing such a sophisticated act.

Chimp famous for using tools uses them to kill and butcher an 8-month-old baby girl

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