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The announcement was made by the army while making public the investigations carried out into the deaths of Corporal Nik Beizer, Sergeant Ron Sherman and French-Israeli Elia Toledano.

The army said the investigations have revealed that the three hostages were killed in the same airstrike in which senior Hamas militant Ahmed Ghandour was targeted and&nbsp;lost his life in November.

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The dead bodies of the three hostages were recovered and brought back to Israel in December.

<h2>Here's what IDF found regarding the death of hostages</h2>

"The findings of the investigation suggest a high probability that the three were killed as a result of a byproduct of an IDF air strike, during the elimination of the Hamas Northern Brigade commander, Ahmed Ghandour, on November 10th, 2023," said the military&nbsp;in a statement.

"This assessment is based on the location of where their bodies were found in relation to the strike's impact, performance analysis of the strike, intelligence findings, the results of the pathological reports, and the conclusions of the Forensic Medicine Institute," it added.

"This is a high-probability assessment based on all of the available information, but it is not possible to definitively determine the circumstances of their deaths," the military stated.

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According to the investigation by the military, the three captives were held in a tunnel complex.

"At the time of the strike, the IDF did not have information about the presence of hostages in the targeted compound," said the military.

"Furthermore, there was information suggesting that they were located elsewhere, and thus the area was not designated as one with suspected presence of hostages," it added.

The three hostages were kidnapped during the October 7 attack by Hamas. The Israeli army found their bodies in December, however, the cause of death has been determined only recently.

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli military announced on Sunday (September 15) there was a "high probability" that the three hostages were killed in an airstrike carried out by the IDF in Gaza in November.

The Israeli military announced on Sunday (September 15) there was a "high probability" that the three hostages were killed in an airstrike carried out by the IDF in Gaza in November. The announcement was made by the army while making public the investigations carried out into the deaths of Corporal Nik Beizer, Sergeant Ron Sherman and French-Israeli Elia Toledano. The army said the investigations have revealed that the three hostages were killed in the same airstrike in which senior Hamas militant Ahmed Ghandour was targeted and lost his life in November. Also Read: Houthis' missile attack in Israel: Hamas praises strike, Netanyahu warns Iran-aligned rebels The dead bodies of the three hostages were recovered and brought back to Israel in December. Here's what IDF found regarding the death of hostages "The findings of the investigation suggest a high probability that the three were killed as a result of a byproduct of an IDF air strike, during the elimination of the Hamas Northern Brigade commander, Ahmed Ghandour, on November 10th, 2023," said the military in a statement. "This assessment is based on the location of where their bodies were found in relation to the strike's impact, performance analysis of the strike, intelligence findings, the results of the pathological reports, and the conclusions of the Forensic Medicine Institute," it added. "This is a high-probability assessment based on all of the available information, but it is not possible to definitively determine the circumstances of their deaths," the military stated. Watch: Documentary based on Benjamin Netanyahu- 'The Bibi Files', premieres at TIFF 2024 According to the investigation by the military, the three captives were held in a tunnel complex. "At the time of the strike, the IDF did not have information about the presence of hostages in the targeted compound," said the military. "Furthermore, there was information suggesting that they were located elsewhere, and thus the area was not designated as one with suspected presence of hostages," it added. The three hostages were kidnapped during the October 7 attack by Hamas. The Israeli army found their bodies in December, however, the cause of death has been determined only recently. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Jordan's King Abdullah has designated key palace aide Jafar Hassan as prime minister after the government resigned on Sunday, the royal court said, days after a parliamentary election in which the Islamist opposition made some gains in the US-allied kingdom.

Hassan, now head of King Abdullah's office and a former planning minister, replaces Bisher Khasawneh, a veteran diplomat and former palace adviser who was appointed nearly four years ago, a royal court statement said.

Khasawneh will stay on in a caretaker capacity until the formation of a new cabinet, the statement said.

Harvard-educated Hassan, a widely respected technocrat, will face the challenges of mitigating the impact of the Gaza war on the kingdom's economy, hard-hit by curbs to investment and a sharp drop in tourism.

The outgoing prime minister had sought to drive reforms pushed by King Abdullah to help reverse a decade of sluggish growth, hovering at around 2%, that was worsened by the pandemic and conflict in neighbouring Iraq and Syria.

The traditional conservative establishment had long been blamed for obstructing a modernisation drive advocated by the Western-leaning monarch, fearing liberal reforms would erode their grip on power.

Politicians say a key task ahead is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and reining in more than $50 billion in public debt in a country with high unemployment and whose stability is supported by billions of dollars of foreign aid from Western donors.

The Muslim Brotherhood opposition and ideological allies of Palestinian militant group Hamas made significant gains in Tuesday's election, boosted by anger over Israel's war in Gaza.

The Islamists won 31 seats, the most since parliamentary life was revived in 1989 after decades of martial law, leaving them the largest political grouping in parliament.

In a country where anti-Israel sentiment runs high, they have led some of the largest protests in the region in support of Hamas, which their opponents say allowed them to increase their popularity.

Although the new composition of the 138-member parliament retains a pro-government majority, the more vocal Islamist-led opposition could challenge IMF-backed free-market reforms and foreign policy, diplomats and officials say.

Under Jordan's constitution, most powers still rest with the king, who appoints governments and can dissolve parliament. The assembly can force a cabinet to resign by a vote of no confidence.

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Jordan's King Abdullah has designated key palace aide Jafar Hassan as prime minister after the government resigned on Sunday, the royal court said, days after a parliamentary election in which the Islamist opposition made some gains in the US-allied kingdom.

Jordan's King Abdullah has designated key palace aide Jafar Hassan as prime minister after the government resigned on Sunday, the royal court said, days after a parliamentary election in which the Islamist opposition made some gains in the US-allied kingdom. Hassan, now head of King Abdullah's office and a former planning minister, replaces Bisher Khasawneh, a veteran diplomat and former palace adviser who was appointed nearly four years ago, a royal court statement said. Khasawneh will stay on in a caretaker capacity until the formation of a new cabinet, the statement said. Harvard-educated Hassan, a widely respected technocrat, will face the challenges of mitigating the impact of the Gaza war on the kingdom's economy, hard-hit by curbs to investment and a sharp drop in tourism. The outgoing prime minister had sought to drive reforms pushed by King Abdullah to help reverse a decade of sluggish growth, hovering at around 2%, that was worsened by the pandemic and conflict in neighbouring Iraq and Syria. The traditional conservative establishment had long been blamed for obstructing a modernisation drive advocated by the Western-leaning monarch, fearing liberal reforms would erode their grip on power. Politicians say a key task ahead is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and reining in more than $50 billion in public debt in a country with high unemployment and whose stability is supported by billions of dollars of foreign aid from Western donors. The Muslim Brotherhood opposition and ideological allies of Palestinian militant group Hamas made significant gains in Tuesday's election, boosted by anger over Israel's war in Gaza. The Islamists won 31 seats, the most since parliamentary life was revived in 1989 after decades of martial law, leaving them the largest political grouping in parliament. In a country where anti-Israel sentiment runs high, they have led some of the largest protests in the region in support of Hamas, which their opponents say allowed them to increase their popularity. Although the new composition of the 138-member parliament retains a pro-government majority, the more vocal Islamist-led opposition could challenge IMF-backed free-market reforms and foreign policy, diplomats and officials say. Under Jordan's constitution, most powers still rest with the king, who appoints governments and can dissolve parliament. The assembly can force a cabinet to resign by a vote of no confidence. 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.

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Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday (Sept 15) praised Yemen's Houthi rebels for their missile attack in central Israel earlier in the day. In a statement, Hamas said that Israel would not enjoy security unless it ended its offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday (Sept 15) praised Yemen's Houthi rebels for their missile attack in central Israel earlier in the day. In a statement, Hamas said that Israel would not enjoy security unless it ended its offensive in the Gaza Strip. Hamas considers the missile attack a "natural response to the Zionist entity's aggression against our Palestinian people ... We affirm that the Zionist enemy will not enjoy security unless it ceases its brutal aggression against our people in the Gaza Strip," the group said in a statement. Hamas' remarks came hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels after they launched the missile attack. "This morning, the Houthis launched a surface-to-surface missile from Yemen into our territory. They should have known by now that we charge a 'heavy price' for any attempt to harm us," Prime Minister Netanyahu said at the start of a cabinet meeting, according to a statement from his office. The missile strikes in central Israel Earlier on Sunday, Houthi rebels, who control northern Yemen, struck central Israel with a missile for the first time and warned of more strikes to come in solidarity with the Palestinians. Also read | Hamas chief lauds Hezbollah’s Nasrallah for support against Israel since Oct 7 Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said the group struck with a new hypersonic ballistic missile that travelled 2,040 km (1270 miles) in just 11 1/2 minutes. Israel's military said the missile fell in an open area and nobody was hurt. A report by the news agency Reuters said that air raid sirens had sounded in Tel Aviv and across central Israel moments before the missile landed at around 6.35 am local time, sending residents running for shelter. Loud booms were heard, which the military said came from missile interceptors. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in central Israel, a surface-to-surface missile was identified crossing into central Israel from the east and fell in an open area. No injuries were reported," the Israeli military said. Previous attacks on Israel The Houthis have fired missiles at Israel repeatedly in what they say is solidarity with the Palestinians since the Gaza war began with a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023. Previously, Houthi missiles have not penetrated deep into Israeli air space, with the only one reported to have hit Israeli territory falling in an open area near the Red Sea port of Eilat in March. Also watch | World DNA: Israelis continue demand for return of hostages × Apart from missiles, the Houthis have also attacked Israel with drones, including one that hit Tel Aviv for the first time in July, killing a man and wounding four people. That attack prompted Israeli air strikes on Houthi military targets near the port of Hodeidah that killed six and wounded 80. (With inputs from agencies)

Houthis' missile attack in Israel: Hamas praises strike, Netanyahu warns Iran-aligned rebels

Russia and Ukraine conducted a major exchange of prisoners on Saturday, 206 in all, in their second such swap in two days, following negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, officials said.

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Several people have died and many others are missing after Storm Boris lashed central and eastern Europe with torrential rain. A report by the news agency AFP on Sunday (Sept 15) said that since Thursday, swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia have been hit by high winds and unusually fierce rainfall.

Several people have died and many others are missing after Storm Boris lashed central and eastern Europe with torrential rain. A report by the news agency AFP on Sunday (Sept 15) said that since Thursday, swathes of Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia have been hit by high winds and unusually fierce rainfall. Poland and southern Germany are expected to see more heavy rain. A report by BBC, on Sunday, said that more torrential downpours are forecast until at least the end of Monday. Here's a look at the latest updates from Storm Boris: > At least five people died and thousands of homes were damaged by flooding in eastern Romania, which began Saturday. A report by the news agency Reuters said that tens of thousands of households were left without power. > A total of eight counties in Romania have been affected due to the flooding. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu visited hard-hit Galati county, where four of the five people were found dead, about 5,000 homes were damaged, and 25,000 were without power. > "The priority is obviously to save lives. At this moment we have all the necessary logistics to intervene quickly," Prime Minister Ciolacu said. > On Sunday, one person drowned in southwest Poland while a firefighter in Austria tackling flooding was killed. Reuters reported that some parts of the Czech Republic and Poland faced the worst flooding in almost three decades, and a bridge collapsed in the historic Polish town of Glucholazy near the Czech border. > Officials in Glucholazy in Poland's Nysa county ordered evacuations on Sunday morning as the local river started to break its banks and the town was cut off from power supplies. Police announced plans for people trapped in flooded houses in Nysa County to be rescued by helicopter. > In the Czech Republic, a quarter of a million homes were without power due to high winds and rain. Czech police said they were looking for three people who were in a car that fell into the river Staric. > In Hungary's Budapest, officials raised forecasts for the Danube to rise in the second half of this week, to above 8.5 metres, nearing a record 8.91 metres seen in 2013. (With inputs from agencies)

Several dead, missing as Storm Boris lashes Europe with heavy rain

The United States has denied allegations of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The rejection by the US State Department comes after the arrest of several foreign nationals, including three Americans, by Venezuelan authorities.&nbsp;

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Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's interior minister, claimed on state television that foreign individuals, including a US Navy member, were part of a CIA-led conspiracy aimed at overthrowing the Venezuelan government and killing several of its leaders.

Cabello also showed images of rifles allegedly confiscated from the alleged plotters of the assassination.

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In response, as per&nbsp;ABC News,&nbsp;the US State Department said it knew about the "unconfirmed reports of two additional US citizens detained in Venezuela."

However, it added, "Any claims of US involvement in a plot to overthrow Maduro are categorically false. The United States continues to support a democratic solution to the political crisis in Venezuela."

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The allegations follow recent US sanctions imposed on 16 Maduro allies, who were accused of obstructing voting and committing human rights abuses during the contentious July 28 presidential election.&nbsp;

Spain's parliament recently recognised opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the election winner, a move that angered Maduro's supporters and led to calls for the suspension of relations between Venezuela and Spain.

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Tensions between Venezuela and the US have escalated since the election, which saw widespread protests and the arrest of numerous opposition activists. The Venezuelan electoral council, which supports Maduro, reported him as the winner with 52 per cent of the vote. However, opposition figures, who collected and published tally sheets from 80 per cent of voting machines, claimed Gonzalez had twice as many votes.

Despite international criticism, Venezuela's supreme court confirmed Maduro's victory in August, leading to conspiracy charges against Gonzalez, who fled to Spain. Maduro has rejected calls from countries like Colombia and Brazil to provide detailed election results, and has previously accused the US of attempting to destabilise his government through sanctions and covert operations.

(With inputs from agencies)

The United States has denied allegations of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The rejection by the US State Department comes after the arrest of several foreign nationals, including three Americans, by Venezuelan authorities.

The United States has denied allegations of CIA involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The rejection by the US State Department comes after the arrest of several foreign nationals, including three Americans, by Venezuelan authorities. An assassination plot Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela's interior minister, claimed on state television that foreign individuals, including a US Navy member, were part of a CIA-led conspiracy aimed at overthrowing the Venezuelan government and killing several of its leaders. Cabello also showed images of rifles allegedly confiscated from the alleged plotters of the assassination. Also read | 'Horrible scene': At least 25 dead, 40 injured while trying to collect leaking fuel from tank in Haiti In response, as per ABC News, the US State Department said it knew about the "unconfirmed reports of two additional US citizens detained in Venezuela." However, it added, "Any claims of US involvement in a plot to overthrow Maduro are categorically false. The United States continues to support a democratic solution to the political crisis in Venezuela." Venezuela's contentious elections The allegations follow recent US sanctions imposed on 16 Maduro allies, who were accused of obstructing voting and committing human rights abuses during the contentious July 28 presidential election. Spain's parliament recently recognised opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez as the election winner, a move that angered Maduro's supporters and led to calls for the suspension of relations between Venezuela and Spain. Also read | Typhoon Yagi death toll rises to 74 in Myanmar; 89 missing as floods and landslides wreak havoc Tensions between Venezuela and the US have escalated since the election, which saw widespread protests and the arrest of numerous opposition activists. The Venezuelan electoral council, which supports Maduro, reported him as the winner with 52 per cent of the vote. However, opposition figures, who collected and published tally sheets from 80 per cent of voting machines, claimed Gonzalez had twice as many votes. Despite international criticism, Venezuela's supreme court confirmed Maduro's victory in August, leading to conspiracy charges against Gonzalez, who fled to Spain. Maduro has rejected calls from countries like Colombia and Brazil to provide detailed election results, and has previously accused the US of attempting to destabilise his government through sanctions and covert operations. (With inputs from agencies)

US denies CIA involvement in alleged assassination plot of Venezuela President Maduro

Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump as "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" in a speech on Saturday (Sep&nbsp;14), a phrase inspired by a track from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department.

This playful jab came as Minnesota Governor Walz, Kamala Harris' vice-presidential running mate, addressed a crowd in Superior, Wisconsin, ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

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During the speech, Walz shared a life lesson about surrounding oneself with intelligent women like his wife and Taylor Swift.

"Here's my life hack for all the guys out there," he said.

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"Surround yourself with smart women and listen to them, and you'll do just fine. That includes my fellow cat owner Taylor Swift, too, by the way."

"It's really great to have all of these women help us beat the smallest man in the world: Donald Trump,"&nbsp;he said to cheers and applause.

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<h2>Taylor Swift endorses Harris-Walz</h2>

Swift recently endorsed Harris-Walz for the White House after Vice President Kamala Harris debated&nbsp;with Trump on September 10.

It also follows Trump posting AI-generated images on his Truth Social, falsely suggesting Swift supported him, prompting the singer to clarify her political stance.

Taking to Instagram, the award-winning singer said that the AI-generated endorsement "really conjured up my fears around AI and the dangers of spreading misinformation."

"It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth."

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"I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," she declared.

She then praised Harris, calling her "a steady-handed, gifted leader".&nbsp;

"I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos," Swift wrote.

"I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman's right to her own body for decades," she added, signing the post "Childless Cat Lady," a dig at Trump's running mate JD Vance.

Swift's backing, which she shared with her 238 million Instagram followers, sparked a surge of 400,000 new voter registrations.&nbsp;

As a nod to Swift's endorsement, the Harris-Walz campaign has embraced everything Taylor Swift, even offering friendship bracelets on their campaign's online store and launching billboards with slogans like "We're In Our Kamala Era!" and "A New Way Forward… Ready For It?".

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Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump as "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" in a speech on Saturday (Sep 14), a phrase inspired by a track from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department.

Tim Walz slammed Donald Trump as "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived" in a speech on Saturday (Sep 14), a phrase inspired by a track from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department. This playful jab came as Minnesota Governor Walz, Kamala Harris' vice-presidential running mate, addressed a crowd in Superior, Wisconsin, ahead of the 2024 presidential election. What did Walz say? During the speech, Walz shared a life lesson about surrounding oneself with intelligent women like his wife and Taylor Swift. "Here's my life hack for all the guys out there," he said. Also read | Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate with Donald Trump, takes potshot at JD Vance "Surround yourself with smart women and listen to them, and you'll do just fine. That includes my fellow cat owner Taylor Swift, too, by the way." "It's really great to have all of these women help us beat the smallest man in the world: Donald Trump," he said to cheers and applause. Tim Walz: Here’s my life hack for all the guys out there: surround yourself with smart women and listen to them and you’ll do just fine. That includes my fellow cat owner Taylor Swift. It’s really great to have all of these women help us beat the smallest man in the world..… pic.twitter.com/mA9JN2yYG2 — Acyn (@Acyn) September 14, 2024 × Taylor Swift endorses Harris-Walz Swift recently endorsed Harris-Walz for the White House after Vice President Kamala Harris debated with Trump on September 10. It also follows Trump posting AI-generated images on his Truth Social, falsely suggesting Swift supported him, prompting the singer to clarify her political stance. Taking to Instagram, the award-winning singer said that the AI-generated endorsement "really conjured up my fears around AI and the dangers of spreading misinformation." "It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth." Also read | Elon Musk's 'cheap' shot at Taylor Swift; 'I'll give you a child' "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election," she declared. She then praised Harris, calling her "a steady-handed, gifted leader". "I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos," Swift wrote. "I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman's right to her own body for decades," she added, signing the post "Childless Cat Lady," a dig at Trump's running mate JD Vance. Swift's backing, which she shared with her 238 million Instagram followers, sparked a surge of 400,000 new voter registrations. As a nod to Swift's endorsement, the Harris-Walz campaign has embraced everything Taylor Swift, even offering friendship bracelets on their campaign's online store and launching billboards with slogans like "We're In Our Kamala Era!" and "A New Way Forward… Ready For It?". (With inputs from agencies)

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Eight people have died trying to cross the&nbsp;Channel&nbsp;from France to England, French authorities said on Sunday, confirming earlier media reports.

This latest incident follows the deaths of 12 people earlier this month when their boat capsized in the&nbsp;Channel&nbsp;on its way to Britain and highlights the pressure on the British and French governments to find ways to tackle the boat crossings.

Jacques Billant, the Prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region, said that rescue crews were alerted that a boat with 59 people onboard was in difficulty in waters off the coast of Ambleteuse in the Pas-de-Calais area.

"A new drama took place around one in the morning and we deplore the death of eight people," he told a news conference, adding that the other 51 onboard were now in the care of rescue and medical crews.

The dead were men from Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, Egypt, Iran, and Afghanistan, he added.

The&nbsp;Channel&nbsp;is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, and currents are strong, which makes crossing on small boats dangerous.

The latest incident brings to 46 the number of people who have died trying to cross the&nbsp;Channel&nbsp;from France since the start of the year, Billant said.

On September 14 alone, there were eight attempts to cross the&nbsp;Channel&nbsp;from France, and some 200 migrants were rescued, he said.

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Eight people have died trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said on Sunday, confirming earlier media reports. This latest incident follows the deaths of 12 people earlier this month when their boat capsized in the Channel on its way to Britain and highlights the pressure on the British and French governments to find ways to tackle the boat crossings.

Eight people have died trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said on Sunday, confirming earlier media reports. This latest incident follows the deaths of 12 people earlier this month when their boat capsized in the Channel on its way to Britain and highlights the pressure on the British and French governments to find ways to tackle the boat crossings. Jacques Billant, the Prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region, said that rescue crews were alerted that a boat with 59 people onboard was in difficulty in waters off the coast of Ambleteuse in the Pas-de-Calais area. "A new drama took place around one in the morning and we deplore the death of eight people," he told a news conference, adding that the other 51 onboard were now in the care of rescue and medical crews. The dead were men from Eritrea, Sudan, Syria, Egypt, Iran, and Afghanistan, he added. The Channel is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, and currents are strong, which makes crossing on small boats dangerous. The latest incident brings to 46 the number of people who have died trying to cross the Channel from France since the start of the year, Billant said. On September 14 alone, there were eight attempts to cross the Channel from France, and some 200 migrants were rescued, he said. 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.

Eight die in Channel crossing attempt, French authorities say

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Donald Trump's wife and former first lady, Melania Trump, has slammed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for trampling her freedoms when the agency conducted a raid at her Mar-a-Lago residence.&nbsp;

In a video clip posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Melania, while promoting her upcoming memoir, stated that what happened to her must serve as a warning for the Americans.&nbsp;

"I never imagined my privacy would be invaded by the government here in America," said Melania in the video.&nbsp;

"The FBI raided my home in Florida and searched through my personal belongings. This is not just my story, it serves as a warning to all Americans, a reminder that our freedom and rights must be respected," she added.&nbsp;

In the clip, text from the Fourth Amendment of the IS constitution was also prominently displayed.&nbsp;The Fourth Amendment protects US citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

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<h2>Classified documents case</h2>

Notably, the FBI executed a search warrant on August 8, 2022, in connection to classified documents supposedly kept at Trump's Florida home.&nbsp;

The raid resulted in the recovery of approximately 11,000 documents, including over 100 documents marked as classified and at least 18 marked as "top secret'. 48 empty folders marked as classified were also discovered.&nbsp;

"After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate,” Trump said at the time of the raid.

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The former president also stated that her wife felt "very violated" by the search by the FBI.&nbsp;

“She felt very violated. I mean, this is a terrible thing. They go into her closet, they go through her dresses, and who knows what else. And it wasn’t left the way it—they found it,” said Trump.&nbsp;

In July this year, the&nbsp;Florida-based&nbsp;District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal case against Trump.&nbsp;Cannon ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, who was leading the prosecution, was unlawfully appointed to his role and did not have the authority to bring the case.

Notably, Smith was appointed by&nbsp;Attorney General Merrick Garlandin in 2022 to lead the investigation into Trump. However, the former president's counsel argued that Smith's appointment violated the US Constitution as his office was not created by Congress and he was not confirmed by the Senate.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump's wife and former first lady, Melania Trump, has slammed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for trampling her freedoms when the agency conducted a raid at her Mar-a-Lago residence.

Donald Trump's wife and former first lady, Melania Trump, has slammed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for trampling her freedoms when the agency conducted a raid at her Mar-a-Lago residence. In a video clip posted on her X (formerly Twitter) account, Melania, while promoting her upcoming memoir, stated that what happened to her must serve as a warning for the Americans. "I never imagined my privacy would be invaded by the government here in America," said Melania in the video. "The FBI raided my home in Florida and searched through my personal belongings. This is not just my story, it serves as a warning to all Americans, a reminder that our freedom and rights must be respected," she added. In the clip, text from the Fourth Amendment of the IS constitution was also prominently displayed. The Fourth Amendment protects US citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. https://t.co/ZCTwZSqZND pic.twitter.com/RxGQPFGZP3 — MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) September 14, 2024 × Watch | US Elections 2024: Donald Trump says 'entitled to make personal attacks' Classified documents case Notably, the FBI executed a search warrant on August 8, 2022, in connection to classified documents supposedly kept at Trump's Florida home. The raid resulted in the recovery of approximately 11,000 documents, including over 100 documents marked as classified and at least 18 marked as "top secret'. 48 empty folders marked as classified were also discovered. "After working and cooperating with the relevant Government agencies, this unannounced raid on my home was not necessary or appropriate,” Trump said at the time of the raid. Also read | 'Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win': Ex-Donald Trump aide makes surprising claim The former president also stated that her wife felt "very violated" by the search by the FBI. “She felt very violated. I mean, this is a terrible thing. They go into her closet, they go through her dresses, and who knows what else. And it wasn’t left the way it—they found it,” said Trump. In July this year, the Florida-based District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal case against Trump. Cannon ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, who was leading the prosecution, was unlawfully appointed to his role and did not have the authority to bring the case. Notably, Smith was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garlandin in 2022 to lead the investigation into Trump. However, the former president's counsel argued that Smith's appointment violated the US Constitution as his office was not created by Congress and he was not confirmed by the Senate. (With inputs from agencies)

'Never imagined...': Melania Trump slams FBI for 'invading' her privacy

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Since September 2, Gisèle Pelicot has been at the center of a trial in which 51 men, including her 50-year-old husband, are accused of raping her. Her tale has spread across France since the trial began, and she has become a symbol of fortitude and resilience.

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The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday (Sep 15).

The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, which made history when its crew conducted the first spacewalk by non-government astronauts, splashed down off the coast of Florida early Sunday (Sep 15). The Dragon spacecraft landed in the ocean at 3:37 am (0737 GMT), a webcast of the splashdown showed, with a recovery team deploying in the pre-dawn darkness to retrieve the capsule and crew. The four-member team led by fintech billionaire Jared Isaacman launched Tuesday from the Kennedy Space Center, quickly journeying deeper into the cosmos than any humans in the past half century as they ventured into the dangerous Van Allen radiation belt. They hit a peak altitude of 870 miles (1,400 kilometres) -- more than three times higher than the International Space Station and the furthest humans had ever travelled from Earth since the Apollo missions to the Moon. Then on Thursday (Sep 12), with their Dragon spacecraft's orbit brought down to 434 miles, Isaacman swung open the hatch and climbed out into the void, gripping a structure called "Skywalker" as a breathtaking view of Earth unfolded before him. "SpaceX, back at home we all have a lot of work to do, but from here, Earth sure looks like a perfect world," he told mission control in Hawthorne, California, where teams erupted in applause. Splashdown of Dragon confirmed! Welcome back to Earth, @rookisaacman, @kiddpoteet, @Gillis_SarahE, @annawmenon pic.twitter.com/nILpMQh2sR — SpaceX (@SpaceX) September 15, 2024 × He went back inside after a few minutes and was replaced by a second astronaut, SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, who, like Isaacman, performed a series of mobility tests on SpaceX's sleek, next-generation suits. Since Dragon doesn't have an airlock, the entire crew were exposed to the vacuum of space. Mission pilot Scott Poteet and SpaceX engineer Anna Menon remained strapped in throughout as they monitored vital support systems. It marked a "giant leap forward" for the commercial space industry, said NASA chief Bill Nelson, as well as another triumphant achievement for SpaceX. Though the company was only founded in 2002, it has outpaced its legacy competitors thanks in large part to founder Elon Musk's vast fortune and zeal to begin the colonization of Mars. Watch | SpaceX launches 'all civilian' Polaris mission: A new frontier in private space exploration × Rousing violin solo Since completing their extravehicular activity, the crew have continued to carry out roughly 40 science experiments -- for example inserting endoscopic cameras through their noses and into their throats to image their airways and better understand the impact of long-duration space missions on human health. They also demonstrated connectivity with SpaceX's Starlink internet satellite constellation by sending back to ground control a high-resolution video of Gillis playing "Rey's Theme" by "Star Wars" composer John Williams, on the violin. Polaris Dawn is the first of three missions under the Polaris program, a collaboration between Isaacman and SpaceX. Also read | Explainer: Why Polaris Dawn is a daring, multiple record-breaking spaceflight Financial terms of the partnership remain under wraps but Isaacman, the 41-year-old founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, reportedly poured $200 million of his own money into leading the 2021 all-civilian SpaceX Inspiration4 orbital mission. The final Polaris mission aims to be the first crewed flight of SpaceX's Starship, a prototype next-generation rocket that is key to Musk's interplanetary ambitions. 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.

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Concerns are mounting in the US and UK over a potential nuclear deal between Russia and Iran, with fears that Moscow may have shared nuclear secrets with Tehran.

In Haiti, a tragic fuel truck explosion on September 14 killed at least 25 people and left over 40 injured. The explosion occurred while locals were trying to collect leaking fuel.

The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74, with 89 people still missing due to widespread flooding and landslides.&nbsp;

In India, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed that he was approached by a senior opposition leader about potentially becoming prime minister during the 2024 elections.

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Concerns are mounting in the US and UK over a potential nuclear deal between Russia and Iran, with fears that Moscow may have shared nuclear secrets with Tehran.

Concerns are mounting in the US and UK over a potential nuclear deal between Russia and Iran, with fears that Moscow may have shared nuclear secrets with Tehran. In Haiti, a tragic fuel truck explosion on September 14 killed at least 25 people and left over 40 injured. The explosion occurred while locals were trying to collect leaking fuel. The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74, with 89 people still missing due to widespread flooding and landslides. In India, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed that he was approached by a senior opposition leader about potentially becoming prime minister during the 2024 elections. Click on the headlines for more Has Russia shared nuclear secrets with Iran? Britain and US alarmed over 'potential' deal The US and the UK are worried that Russia may have shared nuclear secrets with Iran in return for the latest reports claiming that Tehran had supplied ballistics missiles to Moscow in its war against Ukraine. 'Horrible scene': At least 25 dead, 40 injured while trying to collect leaking fuel from tank in Haiti A fuel truck explosion in Haiti's Southern Peninsula on Saturday (Sep 14) claimed the lives of at least 25 people and left dozens injured with serious burns, reported local media. Typhoon Yagi death toll rises to 74 in Myanmar; 89 missing as floods and landslides wreak havoc The death toll from Typhoon Yagi in Myanmar has risen to 74. The jump in the death toll comes a day after the junta made a rare request for foreign aid to combat the tragic natural disaster. Furthermore, 89 people are missing. 'To become a prime minister...': Nitin Gadkari reveals he was approached by opposition for PM post Union Minister for Transport and National Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has claimed that a senior opposition leader offered him the prime minister position if he switched flanks ahead of the 2024 parliamentary elections. Watch | US: Joe Biden snaps at reporter during Starmer meeting: 'Be quiet'

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