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A village in Greece that disappeared underwater 45 years ago has re-emerged due to the ongoing drought. Lake Mornos in central Greece is drying up, exposing the remains of the buildings that once stood there.

The man-made lake is bearing the brunt of heatwaves, little rain and drought. The lake that supplies water to nearly half the Greek population has dipped to its lowest in the past decades.

The artificial lake submerged the village of Kallio in the 1970s&nbsp;and the Mornos reservoir was brought up in its place. The deliberate act was undertaken to construct a dam that would supply water to Athens. However, people are shocked to see that the village has re-appeared as the water level touches a scary low.

The community that lived there was forced to move upland, but they are now shocked to see the situation. “It’s a nightmarish situation,” Apostolos Gerodimos, the head of the group, told The Guardian.

They were compensated and moved to other urban centres and started a new community.

“The more water levels fall, the more buildings that were submerged back then are re-emerging. If it doesn’t rain this winter the problem is going to get much worse," he added.

“Day by day, the water goes down,” Dimitris Giannopoulos, mayor of the broader Dorida municipality, told CNN. He said that he had not seen anything like this&nbsp;in the past 33 years.

The village of Kallio comprised 80 buildings, including an Evangelist&nbsp;church and primary school. The drought has not yet revealed the church remains, although parts of the stone building where the school was are now&nbsp;becoming visible.&nbsp;

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Kostas Koutsoumbas, the village’s vice-mayor, says the water levels “have fallen 40 metres” this year and it looks like they will continue to fall further.

<h2>Greece's weather and global warming</h2>

The surface area of the lake has shrunk from around 16.8 square kilometres in August 2022 to just 12.0 square kilometres this year, as per satellite images released by Greece’s National Observatory.

Greece has an arid Mediterranean climate and is at higher risk of being affected by global warming. There was not much snow during the winter, and the summer season witnessed heatwaves and was marred by wildfires. Some of the fires reached the outskirts of Athens.&nbsp;

The mercury hit record levels in June, July and August in Greece. Scientists say climate change has made the weather in the country worse and this now causing the decline of the lake.

Greece witnessed its warmest winter last year and Mount Giona, that towers over the lake, lost its snow because of that, Giannopoulos said. Trees near the lake have turned yellow. “They lack water. This has never happened before,” he said.

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A village in Greece that disappeared underwater 45 years ago has re-emerged due to the ongoing drought. Lake Mornos in central Greece is drying up, exposing the remains of the buildings that once stood there.

A village in Greece that disappeared underwater 45 years ago has re-emerged due to the ongoing drought. Lake Mornos in central Greece is drying up, exposing the remains of the buildings that once stood there. The man-made lake is bearing the brunt of heatwaves, little rain and drought. The lake that supplies water to nearly half the Greek population has dipped to its lowest in the past decades. The artificial lake submerged the village of Kallio in the 1970s and the Mornos reservoir was brought up in its place. The deliberate act was undertaken to construct a dam that would supply water to Athens. However, people are shocked to see that the village has re-appeared as the water level touches a scary low. The community that lived there was forced to move upland, but they are now shocked to see the situation. “It’s a nightmarish situation,” Apostolos Gerodimos, the head of the group, told The Guardian. They were compensated and moved to other urban centres and started a new community. “The more water levels fall, the more buildings that were submerged back then are re-emerging. If it doesn’t rain this winter the problem is going to get much worse," he added. “Day by day, the water goes down,” Dimitris Giannopoulos, mayor of the broader Dorida municipality, told CNN. He said that he had not seen anything like this in the past 33 years. The village of Kallio comprised 80 buildings, including an Evangelist church and primary school. The drought has not yet revealed the church remains, although parts of the stone building where the school was are now becoming visible. Also Read: Sea creatures that deviated from a species 780,000 years ago found in Antarctica Kostas Koutsoumbas, the village’s vice-mayor, says the water levels “have fallen 40 metres” this year and it looks like they will continue to fall further. Greece's weather and global warming The surface area of the lake has shrunk from around 16.8 square kilometres in August 2022 to just 12.0 square kilometres this year, as per satellite images released by Greece’s National Observatory. Greece has an arid Mediterranean climate and is at higher risk of being affected by global warming. There was not much snow during the winter, and the summer season witnessed heatwaves and was marred by wildfires. Some of the fires reached the outskirts of Athens. The mercury hit record levels in June, July and August in Greece. Scientists say climate change has made the weather in the country worse and this now causing the decline of the lake. Greece witnessed its warmest winter last year and Mount Giona, that towers over the lake, lost its snow because of that, Giannopoulos said. Trees near the lake have turned yellow. “They lack water. This has never happened before,” he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Greek village deliberately submerged 45 years ago reappears. 'A nightmarish situation'

The Ukrainian armed forces are using 'flamethrower' drones to destroy Russian positions in the ongoing war, a new viral video has shown. While drone warfare has been an effective part of modern wars, especially since the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict where Azerbaijan showed its effective utilisation -- Ukraine has taken it a notch above.&nbsp;

In the video footage posted on Telegram and other social media platforms by&nbsp;Ukraine’s 108th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, an FPV drone can be seen blasting out flames where the Russian troops are believed to be positioned.&nbsp;

Reports suggest that the combat footage was&nbsp;filmed in the eastern Donetsk region, where Russian forces are focusing their advance toward the city of Pokrovsk—a key logistical hub for Ukrainian forces.

According to experts, the video highlights the destructive capability of the modified drones as the thermite ignites upon contact, creating an inferno capable of smoking Russian positions.&nbsp;

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The clip caught the attention of netizens who were truly astounded by the deadly innovation of the war.&nbsp;

"This looks like science fiction. The drone war in Ukraine continues to evolve. Western militaries would be struggling to keep up with developments like this," said one user, while another added: "Drones are terrifying enough. But fire-dropping drones. Nightmare fuel!"

A third commented: "You think you've seen the last new creative use of combat drones and then."

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<h2>War continues</h2>

Earlier this week, Ukraine launched a massive 158-drone attack against Russia, which sparked a large fire at a major oil refinery in Moscow.&nbsp;

Russia retaliated on Tuesday by launching two ballistic missiles that struck the Ukrainian city of Poltava and killed over 50 and injured 235.

A report by the news agency Associated Press said that this strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began on February 24, 2022.

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The Ukrainian armed forces are using 'flamethrower' drones to destroy Russian positions in the ongoing war, a new viral video has shown. While drone warfare has been an effective part of modern wars, especially since the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict where Azerbaijan showed its effective utilisation -- Ukraine has taken it a notch above.

The Ukrainian armed forces are using 'flamethrower' drones to destroy Russian positions in the ongoing war, a new viral video has shown. While drone warfare has been an effective part of modern wars, especially since the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict where Azerbaijan showed its effective utilisation -- Ukraine has taken it a notch above. In the video footage posted on Telegram and other social media platforms by Ukraine’s 108th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade, an FPV drone can be seen blasting out flames where the Russian troops are believed to be positioned. Reports suggest that the combat footage was filmed in the eastern Donetsk region, where Russian forces are focusing their advance toward the city of Pokrovsk—a key logistical hub for Ukrainian forces. According to experts, the video highlights the destructive capability of the modified drones as the thermite ignites upon contact, creating an inferno capable of smoking Russian positions. (Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of the below media) Eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian drone drops molten thermite on a Russian-held treeline, setting it ablaze. pic.twitter.com/LWKDj3NGpz — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) September 2, 2024 × Also watch | WION Pulse: Ukraine war- UK, Germany condemn Russian strikes on Poltava The clip caught the attention of netizens who were truly astounded by the deadly innovation of the war. "This looks like science fiction. The drone war in Ukraine continues to evolve. Western militaries would be struggling to keep up with developments like this," said one user, while another added: "Drones are terrifying enough. But fire-dropping drones. Nightmare fuel!" A third commented: "You think you've seen the last new creative use of combat drones and then." Also read | Ukraine war: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky War continues Earlier this week, Ukraine launched a massive 158-drone attack against Russia, which sparked a large fire at a major oil refinery in Moscow. Russia retaliated on Tuesday by launching two ballistic missiles that struck the Ukrainian city of Poltava and killed over 50 and injured 235. A report by the news agency Associated Press said that this strike appeared to be one of the deadliest carried out by Russian forces since the war began on February 24, 2022. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (More to follow)

Nightmare fuel! Ukraine using flame thrower drones to burn Russian positions - Video

A US man tragically died in a Florida hospital after the doctor operating on him mistakenly removed his wrong organ. 70-year-old William Bryan was admitted to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital after he experienced lower left abdominal pain while visiting a rental property with his wife Beverly.

The doctors there recommended he undergo surgery after flagging concerns regarding an abnormality of the spleen.

Now, according to a lawyer representing the man’s widow, the doctor, identified as Shaknovsky, mistakenly removed William’s liver and attempted to pass it off as an “enlarged spleen.”

A Facebook post by the law firm alleged that the surgical cut resulted in "immediate and catastrophic blood loss resulting in death."

"From the records, it appears that both physicians were involved in the discussion as to the appropriateness of the planned procedure and the capabilities of the facility to accommodate&nbsp;such," the law firm wrote.

The doctors allegedly told Beverly later that her husband's "spleen" was so diseased that it was four times bigger than usual and had migrated to the other side of his body.

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"The family was informed that Mr Bryan's spleen, the root of his original symptom profile upon presentation to the hospital, was still in his body and appeared with a small cyst on its surface," the law firm said.

The law firm also cited a 2023 surgery by Shaknovsky, claiming he had done a “wrong-site surgery” previously where he removed a portion of a patient's pancreas instead of performing the intended adrenal gland resection.

William Bryan’s wife has now launched a campaign through her legal firm to get “justice” and make sure Shaknovsky loses his license.

"My husband died while helpless on the operating room table, by Dr&nbsp;Shaknovsky. I don't want anyone else to die due to his incompetence at a hospital that should have known or knew he had previously made drastic, life-altering surgical mistakes," the widow said in a statement.

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A US man tragically died in a Florida hospital after the doctor operating on him mistakenly removed his wrong organ. 70-year-old William Bryan was admitted to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital after he experienced lower left abdominal pain while visiting a rental property with his wife Beverly.

A US man tragically died in a Florida hospital after the doctor operating on him mistakenly removed his wrong organ. 70-year-old William Bryan was admitted to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital after he experienced lower left abdominal pain while visiting a rental property with his wife Beverly. The doctors there recommended he undergo surgery after flagging concerns regarding an abnormality of the spleen. Now, according to a lawyer representing the man’s widow, the doctor, identified as Shaknovsky, mistakenly removed William’s liver and attempted to pass it off as an “enlarged spleen.” A Facebook post by the law firm alleged that the surgical cut resulted in "immediate and catastrophic blood loss resulting in death." "From the records, it appears that both physicians were involved in the discussion as to the appropriateness of the planned procedure and the capabilities of the facility to accommodate such," the law firm wrote. The doctors allegedly told Beverly later that her husband's "spleen" was so diseased that it was four times bigger than usual and had migrated to the other side of his body. Also read: Four Indians burn to death in Texas after speeding truck rams into their SUV "The family was informed that Mr Bryan's spleen, the root of his original symptom profile upon presentation to the hospital, was still in his body and appeared with a small cyst on its surface," the law firm said. The law firm also cited a 2023 surgery by Shaknovsky, claiming he had done a “wrong-site surgery” previously where he removed a portion of a patient's pancreas instead of performing the intended adrenal gland resection. William Bryan’s wife has now launched a campaign through her legal firm to get “justice” and make sure Shaknovsky loses his license. "My husband died while helpless on the operating room table, by Dr Shaknovsky. I don't want anyone else to die due to his incompetence at a hospital that should have known or knew he had previously made drastic, life-altering surgical mistakes," the widow said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

US man dies mid-surgery after doctor mistakenly removes liver instead of spleen

New Zealand will significantly increase the fees for international tourists starting October 1. The current fee of NZ$35 (about USD 22) will be raised to NZ$100 (around USD 62).

The government announced this move on Tuesday (Sep 3), stating that the increased fees will help fund conservation efforts and enhance visitor experiences. The&nbsp;statement said that the money would&nbsp;support public services used by tourists and maintain tourism sites.

Matt Doocey, New Zealand’s Minister for Hospitality and Tourism, made this announcement: “International tourism also comes with costs to local communities, including additional pressure on regional infrastructure and higher upkeep and maintenance costs across our conservation estate”.

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New Zealand, like other popular tourist destinations, has faced challenges with the environmental impact caused by large numbers of visitors, stretching its infrastructure. The $35 fee, introduced in July 2019, has proven insufficient to cover the costs associated with tourism.

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Despite concerns from the Tourism Industry Association that the fee hike might deter visitors, especially as the sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the government remains confident that New Zealand will continue to be seen as an attractive destination.

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However, the country's Tourism Industry Association believes the higher fees will discourage visitors, especially as the sector, once New Zealand's biggest export earner, is still struggling to recover from strict border closures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

<h2>Current Tourism Data</h2>

Data released earlier on Tuesday by Stats NZ indicated that travel export receipts for the year ending June 30 totalled NZ$14.96 billion, a 5% decrease from pre-pandemic figures. The bureau also reported that visitor numbers are approximately 80% of what they were before the border closures.

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New Zealand will significantly increase the fees for international tourists starting October 1. The current fee of NZ$35 (about USD 22) will be raised to NZ$100 (around USD 62).

New Zealand will significantly increase the fees for international tourists starting October 1. The current fee of NZ$35 (about USD 22) will be raised to NZ$100 (around USD 62). The government announced this move on Tuesday (Sep 3), stating that the increased fees will help fund conservation efforts and enhance visitor experiences. The statement said that the money would support public services used by tourists and maintain tourism sites. Matt Doocey, New Zealand’s Minister for Hospitality and Tourism, made this announcement: “International tourism also comes with costs to local communities, including additional pressure on regional infrastructure and higher upkeep and maintenance costs across our conservation estate”. Also read | Faced with political unrest and US sanctions, Venezuela’s Maduro plays Christmas card New Zealand, like other popular tourist destinations, has faced challenges with the environmental impact caused by large numbers of visitors, stretching its infrastructure. The $35 fee, introduced in July 2019, has proven insufficient to cover the costs associated with tourism. Also read |Too stressed about quitting? In Japan, companies will resign from your job for you Despite concerns from the Tourism Industry Association that the fee hike might deter visitors, especially as the sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, the government remains confident that New Zealand will continue to be seen as an attractive destination. Also read | World Bank boosts India's FY25 growth forecast to 7%, citing robust economic performance However, the country's Tourism Industry Association believes the higher fees will discourage visitors, especially as the sector, once New Zealand's biggest export earner, is still struggling to recover from strict border closures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current Tourism Data Data released earlier on Tuesday by Stats NZ indicated that travel export receipts for the year ending June 30 totalled NZ$14.96 billion, a 5% decrease from pre-pandemic figures. The bureau also reported that visitor numbers are approximately 80% of what they were before the border closures. (With inputs from agencies)

New Zealand to triple entry fees for tourists from October

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Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight.&nbsp;

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The two men shared a clip from a 2019 CNN interview with Harris where&nbsp;she criticised social media&nbsp;platforms for "directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of oversight and regulation," a practice she said "has to stop."

Kennedy, sharing his interpretation of the remark from the five-year-old interview, wrote: "Translation: If they don't police content to conform to government-approved narratives, they will be shut down."

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Musk backed Kennedy's claim, alleging that Harris and the Democratic Party were aiming to undermine free speech. He stated that "free speech is the bedrock of democracy," and accused Harris of merely acting as a puppet for the party's agenda.

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<h2>What did Harris say back then?</h2>

In the 2019 interview, Harris called for the shutdown of Trump's Twitter account because of its influence on society, including its role in spreading harmful narratives.&nbsp;

Citing the El Paso shooter’s manifesto as an example, she argued that Trump's rhetoric had real-world consequences.

"When you're talking about Donald Trump, he has 65 million Twitter followers, he has proven himself to be willing to obstruct justice – just ask Bob Mueller. You can look at the manifesto from the shooter in El Paso to know that what Donald Trump says on Twitter impacts peoples' perceptions about what they should and should not do," she said.

She then said Trump's account "should be taken down" for violating the site's terms of service.

Harris also spoke of regulating social media platforms so that the words of popular figures like Trump can't become a bad influence on millions of users.

"And the bottom line is that you can’t say that you have one rule for Facebook and you have a different rule for Twitter. The same rule has to apply, which is that there has to be a responsibility that is placed on these social media sites to understand their power," she said.

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"They are speaking to millions of people without any level of oversight or regulation. And that has to stop," added Harris.

However, Kennedy misinterpreted Harris' comments, suggesting she was looking to destroy free speech.

"Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a 'privilege'?" he wrote.

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Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight.

Elon Musk and former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have sparked controversy online, claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris would want to "shut down" X (formerly Twitter) if it fails to comply with government oversight. What evidence do they have? The two men shared a clip from a 2019 CNN interview with Harris where she criticised social media platforms for "directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of oversight and regulation," a practice she said "has to stop." Kennedy, sharing his interpretation of the remark from the five-year-old interview, wrote: "Translation: If they don't police content to conform to government-approved narratives, they will be shut down." Kamala Harris: "He [Musk] has lost his privileges." Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a "privilege"? Kamala Harris: "There has to be a responsibility placed on these social media sites to understand their power." Translation: "If they… https://t.co/BzuTYoJjuV — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) September 2, 2024 × Musk backed Kennedy's claim, alleging that Harris and the Democratic Party were aiming to undermine free speech. He stated that "free speech is the bedrock of democracy," and accused Harris of merely acting as a puppet for the party's agenda. This is what she actually believes. Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and the Democratic Party (Kamala is just a puppet) wants to destroy it. https://t.co/kntGcq2WnK — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024 × Also read | US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction What did Harris say back then? In the 2019 interview, Harris called for the shutdown of Trump's Twitter account because of its influence on society, including its role in spreading harmful narratives. Citing the El Paso shooter’s manifesto as an example, she argued that Trump's rhetoric had real-world consequences. "When you're talking about Donald Trump, he has 65 million Twitter followers, he has proven himself to be willing to obstruct justice – just ask Bob Mueller. You can look at the manifesto from the shooter in El Paso to know that what Donald Trump says on Twitter impacts peoples' perceptions about what they should and should not do," she said. She then said Trump's account "should be taken down" for violating the site's terms of service. Harris also spoke of regulating social media platforms so that the words of popular figures like Trump can't become a bad influence on millions of users. "And the bottom line is that you can’t say that you have one rule for Facebook and you have a different rule for Twitter. The same rule has to apply, which is that there has to be a responsibility that is placed on these social media sites to understand their power," she said. Also read | 'Character issue': Federal judge orders Trump to stop using Isaac Hayes' music for campaigning "They are speaking to millions of people without any level of oversight or regulation. And that has to stop," added Harris. However, Kennedy misinterpreted Harris' comments, suggesting she was looking to destroy free speech. "Can someone please explain to her that freedom of speech is a RIGHT, not a 'privilege'?" he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

Fact check: Does Kamala Harris want to shut down X? Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr claim so

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time.&nbsp;

The remarks were made by Trump in a new hour-long sensational interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman during which he spoke on various issues.&nbsp;

He briefly discussed the fascination of the US with UFOs&nbsp;- unidentified flying objects.&nbsp;

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Bringing up the topic of UFOs, Fridman in the interview said, "A lot of people are very interested in the footage of UFOs. The Pentagon has released a few videos and there's been anecdotal reports from fighter pilots. So a lot of people wanna know, will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available."

In a quick response, Trump agreed to release more footage of the UFOs. "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that," he said.

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This is not the first time Trump has spoken about UFOs. He had mentioned them in another podcast with former YouTuber Logan Paul where he said that there "could be" life on other planets, although he wasn't "a believer".&nbsp;

When asked if he believed that unidentified anomalous phenomena UAPs or UFOs can make it possible for aliens to reach Earth, Trump said, "Am I a believer? No, I probably I can’t say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there’s some really strange things that they see flying around out there."

<h2>Trump says facing pressure release files related to John F Kennedy</h2>

Trump said that he has been facing a lot of pressure to release the files related to former President John F Kennedy's&nbsp;assassination in&nbsp;1963.&nbsp;

"They also are pushing me on Kennedy. And I did release a lot, but I had people come to me and beg me not to do it. But I'll be doing that very early on. But I would do that,” Trump said.

Watch:&nbsp;US: Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to revised indictment

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He said that he also wishes to release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"I don't think I had... I mean, I'm not involved. I never went to his island, fortunately. But a lot of people did," said Trump.&nbsp;

"Now, Kennedy's interesting 'cause it's so many years ago. You know, they do that for danger too, because you know, endangers certain people, et cetera, et cetera. So Kennedy is very different from the Epstein thing. But yeah, I'd be inclined to do the Epstein. I'd have no problem with it,” he added.

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Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time.

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time. The remarks were made by Trump in a new hour-long sensational interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman during which he spoke on various issues. He briefly discussed the fascination of the US with UFOs - unidentified flying objects. Also Read: US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction Bringing up the topic of UFOs, Fridman in the interview said, "A lot of people are very interested in the footage of UFOs. The Pentagon has released a few videos and there's been anecdotal reports from fighter pilots. So a lot of people wanna know, will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available." In a quick response, Trump agreed to release more footage of the UFOs. "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that," he said. Lex Fridman: "Will you help push the Pentagon to release more [UFO] footage?" Trump: "Sure, I'll do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that."@tomdelonge 👀 Trump added that he would release the rest of the JFK files "very early on." pic.twitter.com/djf0VmMP2L — Alana Mastrangelo (@ARmastrangelo) September 3, 2024 × This is not the first time Trump has spoken about UFOs. He had mentioned them in another podcast with former YouTuber Logan Paul where he said that there "could be" life on other planets, although he wasn't "a believer". When asked if he believed that unidentified anomalous phenomena UAPs or UFOs can make it possible for aliens to reach Earth, Trump said, "Am I a believer? No, I probably I can’t say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there’s some really strange things that they see flying around out there." Trump says facing pressure release files related to John F Kennedy Trump said that he has been facing a lot of pressure to release the files related to former President John F Kennedy's assassination in 1963. "They also are pushing me on Kennedy. And I did release a lot, but I had people come to me and beg me not to do it. But I'll be doing that very early on. But I would do that,” Trump said. Watch: US: Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to revised indictment He said that he also wishes to release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I don't think I had... I mean, I'm not involved. I never went to his island, fortunately. But a lot of people did," said Trump. "Now, Kennedy's interesting 'cause it's so many years ago. You know, they do that for danger too, because you know, endangers certain people, et cetera, et cetera. So Kennedy is very different from the Epstein thing. But yeah, I'd be inclined to do the Epstein. I'd have no problem with it,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says will release 'new UFO footage, more Epstein files', if elected president again

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump passed a statement at a recent rally that has not gone down well with many people. At a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the former United States president&nbsp;thanked the husbands of some of his female supporters for allowing them to come to his rallies.

Trump also used the moment to thrash the people who say that women hate him. "Somebody said 'women don't like Donald Trump.' I said, 'I think that's wrong. I think they love me. I love them,'" he said to a roaring crowd.&nbsp;

Notably, a group of women from North Carolina was present at the rally and Trump said they had been following him and had&nbsp;attended 220 of his rallies.

The&nbsp;Republican presidential nominee went on to say further controversial things about the women and their husbands, saying that he once asked them, how did they "put up with this?"

"Their husbands are great, but they allow them to go all over the country, they follow me all over the country," he said of the group of women at the Johnstown rally.&nbsp;

"I spoke to the husbands one time, I say 'how do you put up with this? ...Your wives are travelling all over the place."

Trump also called the women "beautiful" and praised them for being wealthy. They are "always perfectly coiffed," Trump said.

<h2>Trump vs Harris</h2>

Trump is up against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential elections.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fact-check-does-kamala-harris-want-to-shut-down-x-elon-musk-robert-f-kennedy-jr-claim-so-755785">Fact check: Does Kamala Harris want to shut down X? Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr claim so</a>

According to a recent ABC News/Ipsos poll, Harris is leading Trump by 13 percentage points among women. Recent CNN polls have found that Harris holds an advantage over Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin and Michigan.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in Arizona, Trump is ahead. In Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania, it looks like a neck-and-neck battle when it comes to likely voters.&nbsp;

Notably, Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the candidate in a sudden move.&nbsp;

The economy is the topmost agenda on voters' minds when choosing a president, with 39 per cent of likely voters across states choosing it. Protecting democracy comes next at an average of 25 per cent.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump passed a statement at a recent rally that has not gone down well with many people. At a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the former United States president thanked the husbands of some of his female supporters for allowing them to come to his rallies.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump passed a statement at a recent rally that has not gone down well with many people. At a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the former United States president thanked the husbands of some of his female supporters for allowing them to come to his rallies. Trump also used the moment to thrash the people who say that women hate him. "Somebody said 'women don't like Donald Trump.' I said, 'I think that's wrong. I think they love me. I love them,'" he said to a roaring crowd. Notably, a group of women from North Carolina was present at the rally and Trump said they had been following him and had attended 220 of his rallies. The Republican presidential nominee went on to say further controversial things about the women and their husbands, saying that he once asked them, how did they "put up with this?" "Their husbands are great, but they allow them to go all over the country, they follow me all over the country," he said of the group of women at the Johnstown rally. "I spoke to the husbands one time, I say 'how do you put up with this? ...Your wives are travelling all over the place." Trump also called the women "beautiful" and praised them for being wealthy. They are "always perfectly coiffed," Trump said. Trump vs Harris Trump is up against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential elections. Also Read: Fact check: Does Kamala Harris want to shut down X? Elon Musk, Robert F Kennedy Jr claim so According to a recent ABC News/Ipsos poll, Harris is leading Trump by 13 percentage points among women. Recent CNN polls have found that Harris holds an advantage over Trump among likely voters in Wisconsin and Michigan. Meanwhile, in Arizona, Trump is ahead. In Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania, it looks like a neck-and-neck battle when it comes to likely voters. Notably, Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the candidate in a sudden move. The economy is the topmost agenda on voters' minds when choosing a president, with 39 per cent of likely voters across states choosing it. Protecting democracy comes next at an average of 25 per cent. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump thanks husbands for letting their wives attend his rallies, asks 'How do you put up with this?'

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has tracked 13 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and two official ships operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Tuesday to 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.

According to Taiwan's MND, seven of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

In response to Chinese incursions, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity.

Taking to X, Taiwan's MND stated, "13 PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 7 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."

China has increased its military activities around Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ and military exercises near the island.

Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels operating near Taiwan, according to a Taiwan News report.

Gray zone tactics are considered "an effort or series of efforts beyond steady-state deterrence and assurance that attempts to achieve one's security objectives without resort to direct and sizable use of force," the report said.

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Taiwan has been governed independently since 1949. However, China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on eventual reunification, by force if necessary. On September 1, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that China aims to annex Taiwan not out of concerns for "territorial integrity" but to "transform the rules-based global order" and "achieve hegemony," according to Central News Agency (CNA).

In an interview on a&nbsp;local tv network, Lai emphasised that China's goal of annexing Taiwan is not motivated by issues of territorial integrity.

Supporting his statement, he questioned, "If the issue is truly about maintaining territorial integrity, then why don't they reclaim the land ceded to Russia under the Treaty of Aigun?," referring to the 1858 agreement between the Qing dynasty and the Russian Empire, which ceded approximately 600,000 square kilometres of land in Manchuria to Russia, Central News Agency (CNA) reported.

Lai Ching-te reiterated that Taiwan "can never agree to the 'One China' principle of the '1992 consensus'" because doing so would mean "effectively ceding Taiwan's sovereignty" to China. Furthermore, he also affirmed his commitment to continuing the policies of his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen. This includes modernising military training to make the armed forces "more confident" and advancing Taiwan's submarine-building programme.

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Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has tracked 13 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and two official ships operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Tuesday to 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has tracked 13 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and two official ships operating around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Tuesday to 6 am (local time) on Wednesday. According to Taiwan's MND, seven of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ). In response to Chinese incursions, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity. Taking to X, Taiwan's MND stated, "13 PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 7 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." China has increased its military activities around Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions into Taiwan's ADIZ and military exercises near the island. Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels operating near Taiwan, according to a Taiwan News report. Gray zone tactics are considered "an effort or series of efforts beyond steady-state deterrence and assurance that attempts to achieve one's security objectives without resort to direct and sizable use of force," the report said. Also read: ‘Take back land from Russia first’: Taiwan president challenges China over territorial claims Taiwan has been governed independently since 1949. However, China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on eventual reunification, by force if necessary. On September 1, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that China aims to annex Taiwan not out of concerns for "territorial integrity" but to "transform the rules-based global order" and "achieve hegemony," according to Central News Agency (CNA). In an interview on a local tv network, Lai emphasised that China's goal of annexing Taiwan is not motivated by issues of territorial integrity. Supporting his statement, he questioned, "If the issue is truly about maintaining territorial integrity, then why don't they reclaim the land ceded to Russia under the Treaty of Aigun?," referring to the 1858 agreement between the Qing dynasty and the Russian Empire, which ceded approximately 600,000 square kilometres of land in Manchuria to Russia, Central News Agency (CNA) reported. Lai Ching-te reiterated that Taiwan "can never agree to the 'One China' principle of the '1992 consensus'" because doing so would mean "effectively ceding Taiwan's sovereignty" to China. Furthermore, he also affirmed his commitment to continuing the policies of his predecessor, Tsai Ing-wen. This includes modernising military training to make the armed forces "more confident" and advancing Taiwan's submarine-building programme. 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.

Taiwan scrambles jets, naval ships after detecting massive Chinese military activity

In Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela, Christmas will now be celebrated way in advance. The president announced Monday (Sep 2) that this year’s festivities would begin in October.

“It’s September and it already feels like Christmas,” the strongman declared. “So this year – as a way of paying tribute to you and thanking you – I’m going to decree that Christmas be brought forward to 1 October,” Maduro stated during one of his frequent TV appearances.

The precarious leader faced with a host of political challenges promised Venezuelans a Christmas of “peace, happiness and security”.

<h2>Political unrest in Venezuela</h2>

Presidential elections were held in Venezuela in July, officially won by strongman Maduro. However, western media reports point to strong evidence indicating he actually lost the elections to his opposition rival Edmundo González.

Maduro’s refusal to release detailed voting results further raised concerns over the legitimacy of the polls. Furthermore, authorities in Venezuela issued an arrest warrant against González.

As reported by Bloomberg, the US is understood to have prepared a list of sanctions to be imposed on 15 senior administration figures for their alleged obstruction of “the holding of free and fair presidential elections” in Venezuela.

Watch:&nbsp;US Govt seizes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's plane, citing sanctions violations

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Foreign Minister Yván Gil and Supreme Court President Caryslia Beatriz Rodríguez Rodríguez could feature on the list.

Military officials who helped Maduro quell opposition and impose his own version of the election outcome may also face sanctions. The repression by the military led to the death of at least 20 people and the arrest of more than 1,700.

The US earlier this week also announced the seizure of a Venezuelan plane used by Maduro for international travel.

This is not the first time that Maduro has brought forward the official date of Christmas. Last year, he announced November 1 as the official Christmas date. In 2021, Maduro said Christmas will begin on October 4 to boost the country’s economy.

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In Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela, Christmas will now be celebrated way in advance. The president announced Monday (Sep 2) that this year’s festivities would begin in October.

In Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuela, Christmas will now be celebrated way in advance. The president announced Monday (Sep 2) that this year’s festivities would begin in October. “It’s September and it already feels like Christmas,” the strongman declared. “So this year – as a way of paying tribute to you and thanking you – I’m going to decree that Christmas be brought forward to 1 October,” Maduro stated during one of his frequent TV appearances. The precarious leader faced with a host of political challenges promised Venezuelans a Christmas of “peace, happiness and security”. Political unrest in Venezuela Presidential elections were held in Venezuela in July, officially won by strongman Maduro. However, western media reports point to strong evidence indicating he actually lost the elections to his opposition rival Edmundo González. Maduro’s refusal to release detailed voting results further raised concerns over the legitimacy of the polls. Furthermore, authorities in Venezuela issued an arrest warrant against González. As reported by Bloomberg, the US is understood to have prepared a list of sanctions to be imposed on 15 senior administration figures for their alleged obstruction of “the holding of free and fair presidential elections” in Venezuela. Watch: US Govt seizes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's plane, citing sanctions violations × Foreign Minister Yván Gil and Supreme Court President Caryslia Beatriz Rodríguez Rodríguez could feature on the list. Military officials who helped Maduro quell opposition and impose his own version of the election outcome may also face sanctions. The repression by the military led to the death of at least 20 people and the arrest of more than 1,700. The US earlier this week also announced the seizure of a Venezuelan plane used by Maduro for international travel. This is not the first time that Maduro has brought forward the official date of Christmas. Last year, he announced November 1 as the official Christmas date. In 2021, Maduro said Christmas will begin on October 4 to boost the country’s economy. (With inputs from agencies)

Faced with political unrest and US sanctions, Venezuela’s Maduro plays Christmas card

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said.&nbsp;

Internal Affairs Minister Igor Klymenko, on Wednesday, took to&nbsp;the Telegram messaging app, saying, "In total, seven people died in Lviv, including three children."

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Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovy highlighted that sirens rang out over the Ukrainian city&nbsp;before the morning of Wednesday. He further advised people to take shelter as air defences were working to down a barrage of missiles.&nbsp;

<h2>At least 40 injured in attack</h2>

Moreover, at least 40 people have been injured, the prosecutor's office said, adding that the attack damaged schools, medical facilities, and buildings in the city centre.&nbsp;

Russia's air attack on Lviv's historic centre prompted Ukrainian officials to call Western allies to provide air defence systems and long-range weapons to retaliate by attacking targets deep inside Russia.&nbsp;

Following Ukraine's surprise attack on Russia's Kursk region, Moscow&nbsp;has intensified its aerial attacks on Kyiv.&nbsp;

Ukrainian minister Klymenko said search and rescue operations have been started in Lviv, located near the border with NATO member Poland, which has largely been spared over the last two and a half years of war.&nbsp;

The latest attack on Lviv was part of a wider barrage across Ukraine, with 13 missiles and 29 drones launched, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that it downed seven missiles and 22 drones. &nbsp;

The Ukrainian emergency services said the Arena hotel had been damaged after the wreckage of a downed missile fell in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, and wounded five people.&nbsp;

<h2>'Enemy will pay for what it has done'</h2>

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reacted to the attack, and said, "The enemy will pay for what it has done."&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-war-kyiv-plans-to-hold-indefinitely-hold-russian-territory-it-seized-says-zelensky-755654">Also read: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky</a>

The weapons delivered by Ukraine's Western allies, cannot be used against targets located inside Russia, according to the mentioned restrictions.&nbsp;

However, Ukraine has been pushing the West for these restrictions to be lifted.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called for the Western partners to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to "respond justly to terror".&nbsp; 
 
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(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said.

As the Russia-Ukraine war rages on, a Russian strike on Ukraine's western city of Lviv on Tuesday (Sep 3) night, killed seven people, including three children, the Ukrainian officials said. Internal Affairs Minister Igor Klymenko, on Wednesday, took to the Telegram messaging app, saying, "In total, seven people died in Lviv, including three children." Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Dozens killed in Russian airstrike on Ukraine × Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovy highlighted that sirens rang out over the Ukrainian city before the morning of Wednesday. He further advised people to take shelter as air defences were working to down a barrage of missiles. At least 40 injured in attack Moreover, at least 40 people have been injured, the prosecutor's office said, adding that the attack damaged schools, medical facilities, and buildings in the city centre. Russia's air attack on Lviv's historic centre prompted Ukrainian officials to call Western allies to provide air defence systems and long-range weapons to retaliate by attacking targets deep inside Russia. Following Ukraine's surprise attack on Russia's Kursk region, Moscow has intensified its aerial attacks on Kyiv. Ukrainian minister Klymenko said search and rescue operations have been started in Lviv, located near the border with NATO member Poland, which has largely been spared over the last two and a half years of war. The latest attack on Lviv was part of a wider barrage across Ukraine, with 13 missiles and 29 drones launched, the Ukrainian air force said, adding that it downed seven missiles and 22 drones. The Ukrainian emergency services said the Arena hotel had been damaged after the wreckage of a downed missile fell in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, and wounded five people. 'Enemy will pay for what it has done' Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reacted to the attack, and said, "The enemy will pay for what it has done." Also read: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky The weapons delivered by Ukraine's Western allies, cannot be used against targets located inside Russia, according to the mentioned restrictions. However, Ukraine has been pushing the West for these restrictions to be lifted. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also called for the Western partners to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons to "respond justly to terror". Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian missile strike on Ukraine's Lviv kills 7, injures 40 others

In the aftermath of the devastating floods that claimed thousands of lives in North Korea at least 30 government officials have been reportedly sentenced to death by the country's supreme leader Kim Jong-Un. The death sentence comes after authorities in North Korea failed to stop the catastrophic floods in July. Watch in for more details!

North Korea: Kim Jong-Un orders execution of 30 officials over negligence amid deadly floods

Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has resigned ahead of an expected major cabinet reshuffle. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine-Russia war: Ukrainian foreign minister resigns amid expected major reshuffle

Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the prime minister refused to budge on his position to reach a compromise on the hostage-truce deal with Hamas.&nbsp;

Speaking to his party members during a faction meeting in the Knesset,&nbsp;Lapid said Netanyahu spoke so much about the Philadelphi Corridor that everyone forgot what he said three times.&nbsp;

“He [Netanyahu] said: ‘The war must not end.’”

“What Netanyahu is saying, what his cabinet is telling us, is that we are in a new version of Lebanon. It took us 18 years to leave Lebanon [and] they are offering us the same thing: years of war, years of economic crisis, years of destruction and fear and violence. This is what the government is offering us. A war that will go on and on. A forever war that has and will never have an end date,” Lapid declared.&nbsp;

Lapid said the Netanyahu administration preferred war as they did not want to lose their power and that they did not know how to get the economy 'back on track'.&nbsp;

“We have big tasks ahead of us. Establish a regional coalition with the Saudis and the Americans against the Iranian threat. Get the economy back on track before it crashes. To rebuild the army in the face of the threats we face,” he added.

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Prior to&nbsp;Lapid's attack,&nbsp;State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, Matanyahu Englman, also blamed Netanyahu's office for impeding inquiries into the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7 last year.&nbsp;

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<h2>What did Netanyahu say?</h2>

Speaking for the first time on Monday after six Israeli hostages were found dead in the Gaza tunnel, Netanyahu sought forgiveness from the families but made it clear he would not alter his position on the deal.&nbsp;

"The achievement of the war's objectives goes through the Philadelphi Corridor... Control of the Philadelphi axis guarantees that the hostages will not be smuggled out of Gaza," he said during a press conference, referring to a narrow 14.5-km-long stretch of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt.&nbsp;

The Israeli PM claims that leaving the Philadelphi Corridor would enable Hamas to spirit the hostages to Iran.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, public anger has steadily increased since the incident. Families of killed Israeli hostages protested outside the headquarters of the right-wing Likud Party on Wednesday (Sep 4) to mount pressure on Netanyahu and his cabinet to work towards freeing their loved ones.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the prime minister refused to budge on his position to reach a compromise on the hostage-truce deal with Hamas.

Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid has claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants a 'forever war' as the prime minister refused to budge on his position to reach a compromise on the hostage-truce deal with Hamas. Speaking to his party members during a faction meeting in the Knesset, Lapid said Netanyahu spoke so much about the Philadelphi Corridor that everyone forgot what he said three times. “He [Netanyahu] said: ‘The war must not end.’” “What Netanyahu is saying, what his cabinet is telling us, is that we are in a new version of Lebanon. It took us 18 years to leave Lebanon [and] they are offering us the same thing: years of war, years of economic crisis, years of destruction and fear and violence. This is what the government is offering us. A war that will go on and on. A forever war that has and will never have an end date,” Lapid declared. Lapid said the Netanyahu administration preferred war as they did not want to lose their power and that they did not know how to get the economy 'back on track'. “We have big tasks ahead of us. Establish a regional coalition with the Saudis and the Americans against the Iranian threat. Get the economy back on track before it crashes. To rebuild the army in the face of the threats we face,” he added. Watch | Israel-Hamas War: Protests in Israel after Hostages' Killing Prior to Lapid's attack, State Comptroller and Ombudsman of Israel, Matanyahu Englman, also blamed Netanyahu's office for impeding inquiries into the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7 last year. Also read | 'Blood on their hands': Donald Trump blames 'crooked' Biden, 'comrade' Harris for Gaza hostage killings What did Netanyahu say? Speaking for the first time on Monday after six Israeli hostages were found dead in the Gaza tunnel, Netanyahu sought forgiveness from the families but made it clear he would not alter his position on the deal. "The achievement of the war's objectives goes through the Philadelphi Corridor... Control of the Philadelphi axis guarantees that the hostages will not be smuggled out of Gaza," he said during a press conference, referring to a narrow 14.5-km-long stretch of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt. The Israeli PM claims that leaving the Philadelphi Corridor would enable Hamas to spirit the hostages to Iran. Meanwhile, public anger has steadily increased since the incident. Families of killed Israeli hostages protested outside the headquarters of the right-wing Likud Party on Wednesday (Sep 4) to mount pressure on Netanyahu and his cabinet to work towards freeing their loved ones. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu wants a ‘forever war’, alleges Opposition leader Lapid

A federal judge on Tuesday (Sept 3) rejected former President Donald Trump's request to intervene in his New York hush money criminal case, effectively blocking his attempt to move the case to federal court.&nbsp;

Trump, who is convicted of falsifying business records and is awaiting sentencing, had hoped to leverage the US Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity to overturn his conviction.

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US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed Trump's bid just hours after his legal team submitted the request.&nbsp;

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In a four-page decision, Hellerstein ruled that Trump's hush money payments to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels were "private, unofficial acts, outside the bounds of executive authority," and thus ineligible for immunity under the Supreme Court's July ruling.&nbsp;

Trump's legal team had previously tried to shift jurisdiction before the trial, with Hellerstein similarly rejecting the move. In his ruling, he stated that the defence had failed to meet the high burden required to change the jurisdiction.

The former US president's lawyers had also complained about "bias, conflicts of interest, and appearances of impropriety," during his trial, claiming the presiding state judge, Juan M. Merchan did not have "jurisdiction to hear Mr. Trump's arguments concerning the propriety of the New York trial."&nbsp;Hellerstein brushed off these claims.

A spokesperson for Trump's campaign indicated that they would likely appeal the ruling, continuing efforts to move the case to federal court.&nbsp;

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As per CBS News, Judge Merchan is expected to rule on key defence motions soon, including Trump's request to overturn his conviction and delay sentencing until after the November election.&nbsp;

Trump's sentencing is currently scheduled for September 18, just two days after Merchan is expected to rule on his request to overturn the verdict.

In May, Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump denied the affair and wrongdoing, and his legal team argued that his conviction was tainted by constitutional violations and that the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling should vitiate the verdict.

Trump's lawyers have also argued that sentencing just two days after the immunity decision wouldn't allow enough time for legal steps, such as appeals, if the conviction is upheld. They further contended that a September sentencing could be perceived as election interference, as it comes seven weeks before Election Day and coincides with early voting.

(With inputs from agencies)

A federal judge on Tuesday (Sept 3) rejected former President Donald Trump's request to intervene in his New York hush money criminal case, effectively blocking his attempt to move the case to federal court.

A federal judge on Tuesday (Sept 3) rejected former President Donald Trump's request to intervene in his New York hush money criminal case, effectively blocking his attempt to move the case to federal court. Trump, who is convicted of falsifying business records and is awaiting sentencing, had hoped to leverage the US Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity to overturn his conviction. 'Unofficial acts' US District Judge Alvin Hellerstein dismissed Trump's bid just hours after his legal team submitted the request. Also read | 'Character issue': Federal judge orders Trump to stop using Isaac Hayes' music for campaigning In a four-page decision, Hellerstein ruled that Trump's hush money payments to silence adult film star Stormy Daniels were "private, unofficial acts, outside the bounds of executive authority," and thus ineligible for immunity under the Supreme Court's July ruling. Trump's legal team had previously tried to shift jurisdiction before the trial, with Hellerstein similarly rejecting the move. In his ruling, he stated that the defence had failed to meet the high burden required to change the jurisdiction. The former US president's lawyers had also complained about "bias, conflicts of interest, and appearances of impropriety," during his trial, claiming the presiding state judge, Juan M. Merchan did not have "jurisdiction to hear Mr. Trump's arguments concerning the propriety of the New York trial." Hellerstein brushed off these claims. A spokesperson for Trump's campaign indicated that they would likely appeal the ruling, continuing efforts to move the case to federal court. Also read | 'Melania Trump wants Kamala Harris to win': Ex-Donald Trump aide makes surprising claim Sentencing soon As per CBS News, Judge Merchan is expected to rule on key defence motions soon, including Trump's request to overturn his conviction and delay sentencing until after the November election. Trump's sentencing is currently scheduled for September 18, just two days after Merchan is expected to rule on his request to overturn the verdict. In May, Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records to cover up a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump denied the affair and wrongdoing, and his legal team argued that his conviction was tainted by constitutional violations and that the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling should vitiate the verdict. Trump's lawyers have also argued that sentencing just two days after the immunity decision wouldn't allow enough time for legal steps, such as appeals, if the conviction is upheld. They further contended that a September sentencing could be perceived as election interference, as it comes seven weeks before Election Day and coincides with early voting. (With inputs from agencies)

US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction

A bizarre incident in Greece led to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman from Tripoli, Greece after she intentionally started two wildfires. According to reports, she did so to watch firefighters and flirt with them, which led to her arrest and sentencing.

The incident happened on August 24 and 25, when the woman started the wildfires on farmland in Kerasitsa. According to the police, she was present at both locations, which led to suspicion. After investigation, it was found that she had deliberately started the two fires to meet and flirt with firefighters who would come to control the fire.

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The woman was arrested on August 26 after her motives were revealed to the police. According to the local media Skai TV, she has been convicted to 36 months in prison and has to pay a fine of $1105 (€1,000).

While her prison sentence is on hold, if she commits another crime within a certain time, she will have to serve her time with an additional period for the new crime.&nbsp;

There are no reports of injuries on the scene as the firefighters responded quickly both times, though it damaged small plots of land.

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In another incident, a 51-year-old man was detained on suspicion of starting three fires. It was revealed that he started the fires intentionally, which landed him a fine of $1,550 imposed by the authorities.

Greece has been witnessing a rise in wildfires due to hot and dry conditions. Weeks before, wildfires in Athens caused an alarm for residents and tourists who had to be evacuated. Even the smallest fires can result in a massive disaster. To prevent such situation, starting a wildfire even accidentally is a punishable offence in Greece.

(With inputs from agencies)

A bizarre incident in Greece led to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman from Tripoli, Greece after she intentionally started two wildfires. According to reports, she did so to watch firefighters and flirt with them, which led to her arrest and sentencing.

A bizarre incident in Greece led to the arrest of a 44-year-old woman from Tripoli, Greece after she intentionally started two wildfires. According to reports, she did so to watch firefighters and flirt with them, which led to her arrest and sentencing. The incident happened on August 24 and 25, when the woman started the wildfires on farmland in Kerasitsa. According to the police, she was present at both locations, which led to suspicion. After investigation, it was found that she had deliberately started the two fires to meet and flirt with firefighters who would come to control the fire. Also read | Greece battles largest wildfire of the year, calls for EU assistance The woman was arrested on August 26 after her motives were revealed to the police. According to the local media Skai TV, she has been convicted to 36 months in prison and has to pay a fine of $1105 (€1,000). While her prison sentence is on hold, if she commits another crime within a certain time, she will have to serve her time with an additional period for the new crime. There are no reports of injuries on the scene as the firefighters responded quickly both times, though it damaged small plots of land. Also read | Archaeologists uncover Alexander the Great’s bathroom in Greece In another incident, a 51-year-old man was detained on suspicion of starting three fires. It was revealed that he started the fires intentionally, which landed him a fine of $1,550 imposed by the authorities. Greece has been witnessing a rise in wildfires due to hot and dry conditions. Weeks before, wildfires in Athens caused an alarm for residents and tourists who had to be evacuated. Even the smallest fires can result in a massive disaster. To prevent such situation, starting a wildfire even accidentally is a punishable offence in Greece. (With inputs from agencies)

Greek woman lands in trouble for intentionally starting wildfires to flirt with firefighters

A fugitive former mayor from the Philippines, accused of having links to a Chinese crime syndicate, was detained in Indonesia Tuesday (Sep 3). Alice Guo, also known as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, fled the nation after refusing to attend a congressional hearing on her alleged China links in July.

According to the Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Guo first fled to Malaysia and then to Singapore on her Philippine passport, before entering Indonesia in August.

Her arrest was verified by the Philippines immigration department, the justice ministry said, adding that Guo was “in the custody of the Indonesian police at Jatanras Mabes Polri”.

Before being removed, Guo served as the mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac province.

<h2>Allegations against her</h2>

A Senate probe against her began in May when a raid on a Bamban casino unveiled alleged scams being perpetrated from a facility built on land partially owned by the mayor. Around 1,000 workers, and victims of human trafficking, along with luxury villas, high-end cars, and expensive cognac were unearthed during the raid.

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The AMLC in August filed multiple counts of money laundering against Guo and 35 others before the Department of Justice. The mayor allegedly laundered over 100m pesos ($1.8m) in proceeds from criminal activities.

<h2>Concerns over her origin</h2>

During previous congressional hearings, questions were raised over her origins and childhood. She claimed she grew up on a pig farm in Bamban and was schooled by a teacher named Rubilyn. But schooling records later probed by the Senate revealed some inconsistencies in her claims. “We’re puzzled – where did she come from?” the president had asked in May.

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Later, the country’s election commission in a bombshell revelation found that the fingerprints on her election records matched those of a Chinese citizen.

Guo claims she is a natural-born Philippine national and a “lovechild” of a Chinese national and his wife’s helper. Meanwhile, her lawyer claimed she fled the country after being traumatised by the hearings.

(With inputs from agencies)

A fugitive former mayor from the Philippines, accused of having links to a Chinese crime syndicate, was detained in Indonesia Tuesday (Sep 3). Alice Guo, also known as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, fled the nation after refusing to attend a congressional hearing on her alleged China links in July.

A fugitive former mayor from the Philippines, accused of having links to a Chinese crime syndicate, was detained in Indonesia Tuesday (Sep 3). Alice Guo, also known as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping, fled the nation after refusing to attend a congressional hearing on her alleged China links in July. According to the Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), Guo first fled to Malaysia and then to Singapore on her Philippine passport, before entering Indonesia in August. Her arrest was verified by the Philippines immigration department, the justice ministry said, adding that Guo was “in the custody of the Indonesian police at Jatanras Mabes Polri”. Before being removed, Guo served as the mayor of Bamban town in Tarlac province. Allegations against her A Senate probe against her began in May when a raid on a Bamban casino unveiled alleged scams being perpetrated from a facility built on land partially owned by the mayor. Around 1,000 workers, and victims of human trafficking, along with luxury villas, high-end cars, and expensive cognac were unearthed during the raid. Also read: Philippines ex-mayor facing probe for China crime links flees country The AMLC in August filed multiple counts of money laundering against Guo and 35 others before the Department of Justice. The mayor allegedly laundered over 100m pesos ($1.8m) in proceeds from criminal activities. Concerns over her origin During previous congressional hearings, questions were raised over her origins and childhood. She claimed she grew up on a pig farm in Bamban and was schooled by a teacher named Rubilyn. But schooling records later probed by the Senate revealed some inconsistencies in her claims. “We’re puzzled – where did she come from?” the president had asked in May. Watch:`Chinese spy` who became a mayor in Philippines reveals her escape route to China × Later, the country’s election commission in a bombshell revelation found that the fingerprints on her election records matched those of a Chinese citizen. Guo claims she is a natural-born Philippine national and a “lovechild” of a Chinese national and his wife’s helper. Meanwhile, her lawyer claimed she fled the country after being traumatised by the hearings. (With inputs from agencies)

Philippine fugitive mayor facing probe for illicit China links detained in Indonesia

In Vestmannaeyja, an island located just off the southern coast of Iceland, people come together as a community during the puffling season. This is when they catch baby puffins and toss them out to the sea. It might sound cruel, but this nudge is what helps them thrive.

Baby puffins, called pufflings, are known to fly from their colony towards the sea once they reach maturity. They later return to land to breed. &nbsp;Pufflings live in cliffside nests and follow the light of the moon to reach the ocean.

However, since several buildings have come up on the island’s coastlines, artificial lighting confuses a few of them. Several of these pufflings get lost and head the wrong way after following building lights.&nbsp;

So during this season, people living on the island come together to help the tiny pufflings find their way. The birds can be found scattered across town, inside crevices and corners. So the "puffling patrol" gets to work and heads out into the night.&nbsp;

They carry with them a cardboard box and a flashlight. They search for pufflings, pick them up and put them in the box poked with holes. People who participate in the drill say that it is normal to find at least 10 pufflings every night.&nbsp;

Some residents told the Smithsonian Magazine, that in a season, approximately 125 baby puffins can be located spread across town. Finding them is easiest at night, so the patrol is carried out in the dark.

The puffins are kept at their homes overnight and the next day people head out to cliffsides.

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Here they free the puffins and give them a little nudge. Instead of waiting for them to take off by themselves, residents of the island use an underhand technique and launch the puffins off the cliff and towards the ocean.

<h2>Why throw the puffins?</h2>

Experts say that throwing puffins off the cliff is helping the species to survive. This is because puffins mate for life and incubate one singular egg per season. There is also no guarantee that they will lay an egg the next year.&nbsp;

Martínez Catalán of the South Iceland Nature Center told NPR, “If you have one failed generation after another after another after another, the population is through, pretty much."

Throwing the puffins has become a family tradition for many.&nbsp; 
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In Vestmannaeyja, an island located just off the southern coast of Iceland, people come together as a community during the puffling season. This is when they catch baby puffins and toss them out to the sea.

In Vestmannaeyja, an island located just off the southern coast of Iceland, people come together as a community during the puffling season. This is when they catch baby puffins and toss them out to the sea. It might sound cruel, but this nudge is what helps them thrive. Baby puffins, called pufflings, are known to fly from their colony towards the sea once they reach maturity. They later return to land to breed. Pufflings live in cliffside nests and follow the light of the moon to reach the ocean. However, since several buildings have come up on the island’s coastlines, artificial lighting confuses a few of them. Several of these pufflings get lost and head the wrong way after following building lights. So during this season, people living on the island come together to help the tiny pufflings find their way. The birds can be found scattered across town, inside crevices and corners. So the "puffling patrol" gets to work and heads out into the night. They carry with them a cardboard box and a flashlight. They search for pufflings, pick them up and put them in the box poked with holes. People who participate in the drill say that it is normal to find at least 10 pufflings every night. Some residents told the Smithsonian Magazine, that in a season, approximately 125 baby puffins can be located spread across town. Finding them is easiest at night, so the patrol is carried out in the dark. The puffins are kept at their homes overnight and the next day people head out to cliffsides. Also Read: Cat reunites with owner after nearly 10 years, police share heartwarming post Here they free the puffins and give them a little nudge. Instead of waiting for them to take off by themselves, residents of the island use an underhand technique and launch the puffins off the cliff and towards the ocean. Why throw the puffins? Experts say that throwing puffins off the cliff is helping the species to survive. This is because puffins mate for life and incubate one singular egg per season. There is also no guarantee that they will lay an egg the next year. Martínez Catalán of the South Iceland Nature Center told NPR, “If you have one failed generation after another after another after another, the population is through, pretty much." Throwing the puffins has become a family tradition for many.

In Iceland, people are tossing baby puffins into the ocean. Here's why

At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in a Russian missile and drone strike on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Wednesday. The attack comes a day after the deadliest Russian attack this year, which killed more than 50 people in Poltava.

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At least 51 civilians have died, and over 270 have been wounded as Russian forces launched two ballistic missiles in the Ukrainian city of Poltava. The attack is one the deadliest strikes of the two-and-a-half-year war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Dozens killed in Russian airstrike on Ukraine

At least 11 students and parents were killed in eastern China on Tuesday (Sep 3) as a speeding bus ploughed into them. Chinese state-controlled media reported that the students were waiting at the gate of a middle school in Tai'an city in Shandong province at 7 am.

The bus involved in the fatal accident was meant for transporting students.&nbsp;State broadcaster CCTV said the driver lost control of the bus as it approached the school gate.

“As of now, (the incident) has caused the deaths of 11 people, of whom six were parents and five were students,” the broadcaster reported.&nbsp;

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It appears 13 people were injured in the accident, as the broadcaster said 12 injured people were stable but one was in critical condition.

Several photos and videos of the incident have emerged on Chinese social media, showing dead bodies piled up on roadside and clothes soaked in blood.

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“They’re all dead, it’s so heartbreaking,” a woman was heard saying in one of the viral videos. “I’d have been killed too if I’d stood there, but luckily I ran away fast,” she said.

The cause of the accident is not known yet. The driver was taken into custody by local police and an investigation had been launched.

Owing to lax safety standards and regulations, such traffic mishaps are common in China.&nbsp;

Earlier in July,&nbsp;a vehicle crashed into pedestrians in the central city of Changsha, killing eight people and injuring five, according to a police statement.

In 2017, a school bus crashed into a tunnel in&nbsp;the eastern Chinese city of Weihai, Shandong province, killing at least 11 students. The driver also lost his life in the fatal accident.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 11 students and parents were killed in eastern China on Tuesday (Sep 3) as a speeding bus ploughed into them. Chinese state-controlled media reported that the students were waiting at the gate of a middle school in Tai'an city in Shandong province at 7 am.

At least 11 students and parents were killed in eastern China on Tuesday (Sep 3) as a speeding bus ploughed into them. Chinese state-controlled media reported that the students were waiting at the gate of a middle school in Tai'an city in Shandong province at 7 am. The bus involved in the fatal accident was meant for transporting students. State broadcaster CCTV said the driver lost control of the bus as it approached the school gate. “As of now, (the incident) has caused the deaths of 11 people, of whom six were parents and five were students,” the broadcaster reported. Also read: China`s housing market struggles persist: Experts predict prolonged downturn It appears 13 people were injured in the accident, as the broadcaster said 12 injured people were stable but one was in critical condition. Several photos and videos of the incident have emerged on Chinese social media, showing dead bodies piled up on roadside and clothes soaked in blood. Also read: New unproductive force in China finds college graduation does not guarantee a job “They’re all dead, it’s so heartbreaking,” a woman was heard saying in one of the viral videos. “I’d have been killed too if I’d stood there, but luckily I ran away fast,” she said. The cause of the accident is not known yet. The driver was taken into custody by local police and an investigation had been launched. Owing to lax safety standards and regulations, such traffic mishaps are common in China. Earlier in July, a vehicle crashed into pedestrians in the central city of Changsha, killing eight people and injuring five, according to a police statement. In 2017, a school bus crashed into a tunnel in the eastern Chinese city of Weihai, Shandong province, killing at least 11 students. The driver also lost his life in the fatal accident. (With inputs from agencies)

China: 11 dead after bus crashes into students, parents at school gate

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