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<p>Prosecutors in Italy have placed under investigation&nbsp;the captain of the superyacht that sank off&nbsp;Sicily&nbsp;last week in a storm, killing British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and five others, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26), citing a source.</p>

<p>The source told Reuters that Captain&nbsp;James Cutfield, 51, was being investigated&nbsp;for manslaughter and shipwreck. This development was first reported by the Italian media.</p>

<p>The decision was made after Cutfield was interrogated for a second time.</p>

<h2><strong>What's the next action?</strong></h2>

<p>Being placed under investigation in Italy doesn't imply guilt&nbsp;and doesn't mean formal charges will necessarily follow. Notices&nbsp;to people under probe need to be sent out before authorities can carry out autopsies on the bodies of the dead.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sicily-yacht-sinking-tragedy-that-led-to-deaths-of-seven-can-be-result-of-human-error-say-prosecutors-753113">Sicily yacht sinking: Tragedy that led to deaths of seven can be result of human error, say prosecutors</a></strong></p>

<p>It was still unclear whether other members of the crew or other people would also be put under investigation along with Cutfield.</p>

<p>The British-flagged Bayesian yacht was&nbsp;carrying 22 people when it capsized and sank on August 19 within minutes of&nbsp;being hit by a pre-dawn storm while anchored off northern&nbsp;Sicily.</p>

<p>Fifteen people, including Lynch's wife, survived.</p>

<h2><strong>'Sinking of yacht could be result of human error'</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, Italian prosecutors suggested that&nbsp;the sinking of the yacht could be the result of human error.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ambrogio Cartosio, the head of the prosecutor’s office in Termini Imerese, told reporters that while the yacht had been hit by a very sudden meteorological event, it was "plausible" that crimes of multiple manslaughters and causing a shipwreck through negligence had been committed.</p>

<p>The prosecutor pointed out that the disaster would have been more painful&nbsp;if the investigation showed it was caused by behaviours that were not aligned with the responsibilities that everyone needed&nbsp;to take in shipping.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prosecutors in Italy have placed under investigation the captain of the superyacht that sank off Sicily last week in a storm, killing British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and five others, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26), citing a source.

Prosecutors in Italy have placed under investigation the captain of the superyacht that sank off Sicily last week in a storm, killing British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and five others, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26), citing a source. The source told Reuters that Captain James Cutfield, 51, was being investigated for manslaughter and shipwreck. This development was first reported by the Italian media. The decision was made after Cutfield was interrogated for a second time. What's the next action? Being placed under investigation in Italy doesn't imply guilt and doesn't mean formal charges will necessarily follow. Notices to people under probe need to be sent out before authorities can carry out autopsies on the bodies of the dead. Also read | Sicily yacht sinking: Tragedy that led to deaths of seven can be result of human error, say prosecutors It was still unclear whether other members of the crew or other people would also be put under investigation along with Cutfield. The British-flagged Bayesian yacht was carrying 22 people when it capsized and sank on August 19 within minutes of being hit by a pre-dawn storm while anchored off northern Sicily. Fifteen people, including Lynch's wife, survived. 'Sinking of yacht could be result of human error' On Saturday, Italian prosecutors suggested that the sinking of the yacht could be the result of human error. Ambrogio Cartosio, the head of the prosecutor’s office in Termini Imerese, told reporters that while the yacht had been hit by a very sudden meteorological event, it was "plausible" that crimes of multiple manslaughters and causing a shipwreck through negligence had been committed. The prosecutor pointed out that the disaster would have been more painful if the investigation showed it was caused by behaviours that were not aligned with the responsibilities that everyone needed to take in shipping. (With inputs from agencies)

Sicily yacht sinking: Captain of vessel being probed for manslaughter and shipwreck

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<p>At least one person has died and two others were seriously injured after an ice cave partially collapsed while a group of tourists visited the Breidamerkurjokull glacier in southern Iceland, a five-hour drive away from Reykjavik.</p>

<p>The incident took place on Sunday afternoon (Aug&nbsp;25), resulting in the death of one individual at the scene. Another injured person was airlifted to a hospital in Reykjavik.</p>

<p>According to Sudurland police, a total of four people were trapped under the ice.</p>

<p>"Two people have already been rescued from the ice and are seriously injured," the police said, adding that the search continues for the remaining two individuals still trapped in the cave.</p>

<p>Rescue efforts are being carried out by all available local teams, assisted by three helicopters from the Icelandic Coast Guard and the Danish Navy, according to local news site Visir.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Iceland volcano pouring out fountains of lava</strong></p>

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<p>However, the rugged terrain has complicated the operation, preventing the use of large icebreaking machinery. Rescuers have had to rely on handheld saws and other tools to break through the ice.</p>

<p>Due to the dangerous conditions, the operation was paused after nightfall, with plans to resume efforts on Monday morning.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-iceland-volcano-spews-hot-lava-into-air-in-sixth-eruption-within-eight-months-752674">Watch: Iceland volcano spews hot lava into air in sixth eruption within eight months</a></strong></p>

<p>The collapse occurred around 3 pm, when four people out of a group of 25 tourists and their tour guide were struck by falling ice while exploring the cave near the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, a popular tourist destination.</p>

<p>Authorities have suggested that the collapse is unlikely to be related to a volcanic eruption that took place on Friday in southeast Iceland, approximately 300 kilometres (186 miles) from the ice cave.</p>

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At least one person has died and two others were seriously injured after an ice cave partially collapsed while a group of tourists visited the Breidamerkurjokull glacier in southern Iceland, a five-hour drive away from Reykjavik.

At least one person has died and two others were seriously injured after an ice cave partially collapsed while a group of tourists visited the Breidamerkurjokull glacier in southern Iceland, a five-hour drive away from Reykjavik. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon (Aug 25), resulting in the death of one individual at the scene. Another injured person was airlifted to a hospital in Reykjavik. According to Sudurland police, a total of four people were trapped under the ice. "Two people have already been rescued from the ice and are seriously injured," the police said, adding that the search continues for the remaining two individuals still trapped in the cave. Rescue efforts are being carried out by all available local teams, assisted by three helicopters from the Icelandic Coast Guard and the Danish Navy, according to local news site Visir. Also watch | Iceland volcano pouring out fountains of lava × However, the rugged terrain has complicated the operation, preventing the use of large icebreaking machinery. Rescuers have had to rely on handheld saws and other tools to break through the ice. Due to the dangerous conditions, the operation was paused after nightfall, with plans to resume efforts on Monday morning. Also read | Watch: Iceland volcano spews hot lava into air in sixth eruption within eight months The collapse occurred around 3 pm, when four people out of a group of 25 tourists and their tour guide were struck by falling ice while exploring the cave near the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon, a popular tourist destination. Authorities have suggested that the collapse is unlikely to be related to a volcanic eruption that took place on Friday in southeast Iceland, approximately 300 kilometres (186 miles) from the ice cave. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A video of a drone attack in Russia has rapidly spread online, leaving many shocked and drawing comparisons to the 9/11 attacks&nbsp;in the United States.</p>

<p>Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine has carried out its most significant drone attack to date, targeting a residential building in Saratov, Russia. The drone strike occurred early in the morning, marking a notable escalation in the conflict.</p>

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<h2><strong>Russian defense efforts and regional impact</strong></h2>

<p>According to Russia's defence ministry, nine drones were intercepted and destroyed over the Saratov region, which is approximately 900 kilometres (560 miles) from the Ukrainian border.</p>

<p>Despite these defensive measures, falling debris from the intercepted drones caused damage to a residential complex in Saratov, as reported by regional governor Roman Basurgin on Telegram.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-peace-for-gaza-as-ceasefire-talks-fail-in-cairo-over-philadelphi-corridor-753333">No peace for Gaza as ceasefire talks fail in Cairo over Philadelphi corridor</a></p>

<p>The drone attack led to significant disruptions, including damage to homes and restrictions on flights in the Saratov region. Russian officials and news agencies confirmed that a woman was also injured in the attack.</p>

<p>Russia's RIA news agency reported that, according to the airport's press service, flight operations at Saratov's regional airport were restricted.</p>

<h2><strong>September 11 Attacks: A Historical Comparison</strong></h2>

<p>The recent events have evoked comparisons to the September 11 attacks. On September 11, 2001, suicide attackers hijacked US passenger jets. They crashed them into two New York skyscrapers, resulting in the deaths of thousands and marking one of the most traumatic events of the century, both for Americans and the global community.</p>

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A video of a drone attack in Russia has rapidly spread online, leaving many shocked and drawing comparisons to the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine has carried out its most significant drone attack to date, targeting a residential building in Saratov, Russia.

A video of a drone attack in Russia has rapidly spread online, leaving many shocked and drawing comparisons to the 9/11 attacks in the United States. Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Ukraine has carried out its most significant drone attack to date, targeting a residential building in Saratov, Russia. The drone strike occurred early in the morning, marking a notable escalation in the conflict. WATCH: Drone crashes into high-rise building in Saratov, Russia pic.twitter.com/IIf1TU7ijg — BNO News (@BNONews) August 26, 2024 × Russian defense efforts and regional impact According to Russia's defence ministry, nine drones were intercepted and destroyed over the Saratov region, which is approximately 900 kilometres (560 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Despite these defensive measures, falling debris from the intercepted drones caused damage to a residential complex in Saratov, as reported by regional governor Roman Basurgin on Telegram. Also read | No peace for Gaza as ceasefire talks fail in Cairo over Philadelphi corridor The drone attack led to significant disruptions, including damage to homes and restrictions on flights in the Saratov region. Russian officials and news agencies confirmed that a woman was also injured in the attack. Russia's RIA news agency reported that, according to the airport's press service, flight operations at Saratov's regional airport were restricted. September 11 Attacks: A Historical Comparison The recent events have evoked comparisons to the September 11 attacks. On September 11, 2001, suicide attackers hijacked US passenger jets. They crashed them into two New York skyscrapers, resulting in the deaths of thousands and marking one of the most traumatic events of the century, both for Americans and the global community. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: Ukrainian drone hits Russian high-rise building, resembling 9/11 attack visuals

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<p>Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities on Saturday evening (Aug 24) at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov, who was travelling from Azerbaijan in a private jet, was detained at around 20:00&nbsp;(18:00 GMT), according to AFP reports.</p>

<p>France’s OFMIN, an agency focussed on preventing violence against minors, issued an arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, according to AFP. The agency is investigating the failure of Telegram to curb fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organised crime, and promotion of terrorism&nbsp;on the messaging app.</p>

<p>Here’s what you need to know about its founder:&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who Is Pavel Durov?</strong></h2>

<p>Pavel Durov, 39, is the founder and CEO of Telegram, a messaging app that offers a free alternative to platforms like WhatsApp&nbsp;and WeChat.</p>

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<p>With a net worth, estimated by Forbes, at $15.5 billion, Durov left Russia in 2014. His departure followed his refusal to comply with a Russian court order demanding access to Telegram’s encrypted messages. This led to Russia blocking the app in 2018, though the ban had little effect on its availability and use. The move sparked widespread protests in Moscow and drew criticism from NGOs.</p>

<p>In August 2021, Durov became a French citizen. He moved himself and Telegram to Dubai in 2017. Reports indicate that he has also acquired citizenship in the United Arab Emirates and St. Kitts and Nevis, a Caribbean nation.</p>

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<p>In an April interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov emphasised his preference for freedom over following order, revealing that his search for a suitable base for his company took him through cities like Berlin, London, Singapore, and San Francisco.</p>

<p>During the interview, Durov also mentioned that, aside from money and Bitcoin, he does not own significant assets like real estate, jets, or yachts, highlighting his commitment to personal freedom.</p>

<h2><strong>Fathered over 100 children through sperm donation</strong></h2>

<p>Pavel Durov has also made headlines recently by revealing on Telegram that he has fathered over 100 children across 12 countries through sperm donation. “I just discovered I have more than 100 biological kids. How could this happen when I’ve never been married and prefer to live alone?” Durov wrote.</p>

<p>He explained that 15 years ago, a close friend struggling with infertility asked him to donate sperm.&nbsp;</p>

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Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities on Saturday evening (Aug 24) at Le Bourget airport near Paris.

Pavel Durov, the CEO and founder of popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested by French authorities on Saturday evening (Aug 24) at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov, who was travelling from Azerbaijan in a private jet, was detained at around 20:00 (18:00 GMT), according to AFP reports. France’s OFMIN, an agency focussed on preventing violence against minors, issued an arrest warrant for Pavel Durov, according to AFP. The agency is investigating the failure of Telegram to curb fraud, drug trafficking, cyberbullying, organised crime, and promotion of terrorism on the messaging app. Here’s what you need to know about its founder: Who Is Pavel Durov? Pavel Durov, 39, is the founder and CEO of Telegram, a messaging app that offers a free alternative to platforms like WhatsApp and WeChat. Also read | Hundreds of cops in Philippines raid religious compound in search of preacher accused of sexual abuse With a net worth, estimated by Forbes, at $15.5 billion, Durov left Russia in 2014. His departure followed his refusal to comply with a Russian court order demanding access to Telegram’s encrypted messages. This led to Russia blocking the app in 2018, though the ban had little effect on its availability and use. The move sparked widespread protests in Moscow and drew criticism from NGOs. In August 2021, Durov became a French citizen. He moved himself and Telegram to Dubai in 2017. Reports indicate that he has also acquired citizenship in the United Arab Emirates and St. Kitts and Nevis, a Caribbean nation. Also read | Suspect who killed 3 in Germany knife attack arrested by authorities In an April interview with Tucker Carlson, Durov emphasised his preference for freedom over following order, revealing that his search for a suitable base for his company took him through cities like Berlin, London, Singapore, and San Francisco. During the interview, Durov also mentioned that, aside from money and Bitcoin, he does not own significant assets like real estate, jets, or yachts, highlighting his commitment to personal freedom. Fathered over 100 children through sperm donation Pavel Durov has also made headlines recently by revealing on Telegram that he has fathered over 100 children across 12 countries through sperm donation. “I just discovered I have more than 100 biological kids. How could this happen when I’ve never been married and prefer to live alone?” Durov wrote. He explained that 15 years ago, a close friend struggling with infertility asked him to donate sperm. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Pavel Durov? Facts about Telegram CEO arrested in France who once claimed to have fathered  100 kids

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<p>Israeli and Hamas delegations failed to reach an agreement in the Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday (Aug 25). Neither party was willing to agree to several compromises presented by mediators, sources told Reuters.</p>

<p>However, a senior US official described the talks as "constructive" and said they were conducted in a spirit on all sides to reach "a final and implementable agreement."</p>

<p>"The process will continue over the coming days through working groups to further address remaining issues and details," said the anonymous official to Reuters.</p>

<p>The meeting in Cairo was the culmination of months of talks after the Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, on Israel and Israel's&nbsp;military campaign since then.</p>

<p>One of the key points of contention in the ongoing talks, mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, includes an Israeli presence in the Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow 14.5-km-long stretch of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt.</p>

<p>Mediators put forward several alternatives to the presence of Israeli forces on the Philadelphi Corridor and the Netzarim Corridor which cuts across the middle of the Gaza Strip. Still, none were accepted by the parties.</p>

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<p>Israel also took issue with releasing several Palestinian detainees and demanded that they exit Gaza if released, the sources added.</p>

<p>Teams from Israel, the United States and Egypt have been cooperating to narrow gaps, with Qatar and Egypt walking Hamas through the proposal on Saturday. On Sunday, Israel joined the talks and brought up their issues with the current proposal.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas War: How realistic are hopes of a ceasefire deal?</strong></p>

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<p>Hamas said Israel had backtracked on a commitment to withdraw troops from the Philadelphi corridor and had added new conditions, including evaluations of displaced Palestinians as they return to the more heavily populated north when the ceasefire begins.</p>

<p>"We will not accept discussions about retractions from what we agreed to on July 2 or new conditions," Hamas official Osama Hamdan told Al-Aqsa TV on Sunday.</p>

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Israeli and Hamas delegations failed to reach an agreement in the Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday (Aug 25). Neither party was willing to agree to several compromises presented by mediators, sources told Reuters.

Israeli and Hamas delegations failed to reach an agreement in the Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo on Sunday (Aug 25). Neither party was willing to agree to several compromises presented by mediators, sources told Reuters. However, a senior US official described the talks as "constructive" and said they were conducted in a spirit on all sides to reach "a final and implementable agreement." "The process will continue over the coming days through working groups to further address remaining issues and details," said the anonymous official to Reuters. The meeting in Cairo was the culmination of months of talks after the Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, on Israel and Israel's military campaign since then. One of the key points of contention in the ongoing talks, mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, includes an Israeli presence in the Philadelphi Corridor, a narrow 14.5-km-long stretch of land along Gaza's southern border with Egypt. Mediators put forward several alternatives to the presence of Israeli forces on the Philadelphi Corridor and the Netzarim Corridor which cuts across the middle of the Gaza Strip. Still, none were accepted by the parties. Also read | The Capitals: Between killed and killers, Doha's vital role for peace in West Asia Israel also took issue with releasing several Palestinian detainees and demanded that they exit Gaza if released, the sources added. Teams from Israel, the United States and Egypt have been cooperating to narrow gaps, with Qatar and Egypt walking Hamas through the proposal on Saturday. On Sunday, Israel joined the talks and brought up their issues with the current proposal. Also watch | Israel-Hamas War: How realistic are hopes of a ceasefire deal? × Hamas said Israel had backtracked on a commitment to withdraw troops from the Philadelphi corridor and had added new conditions, including evaluations of displaced Palestinians as they return to the more heavily populated north when the ceasefire begins. "We will not accept discussions about retractions from what we agreed to on July 2 or new conditions," Hamas official Osama Hamdan told Al-Aqsa TV on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

No peace for Gaza as ceasefire talks fail in Cairo over Philadelphi corridor

<p>Days after dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Donald Trump, independent White House candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr&nbsp;has revealed what forced him to take the call.&nbsp;</p>

<p>RFK stated that his campaign failed to gain steam due to "censorship" by the media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It became clear to me that I did not have a path to victory," Kennedy said. "Sixteen months of censorship, of not being able to get on any network really except for Fox," said RFK in&nbsp;an interview with Shannon Bream on "Fox News Sunday".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When Ross Perot ran, in the 10 months that he ran, he had 34 appearances on the networks. I had two appearances in 16 months, so I was blocked out of the networks, and I was blocked out of the debate. I had no path to victory."</p>

<p>As for extending his support to Trump and not the Democrats, RFK said the former president had been reaching out to his campaign periodically, with the two speaking just a few hours after the failed assassination attempt against the republican leader last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He [Trump] invited me to form a unity government. We agreed that we'd be able to continue to criticize each other on the issues where we don't agree, but these issues are so important and they're a way of unifying the country," Kennedy added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kennedy, 70, the son of late Democrat&nbsp;politician and US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, started his campaign as a Democrat, challenging President Joe Biden for the nomination.</p>

<p>However, In October last year, Kennedy dropped out of the Democratic primary race to pursue his independent bid for the presidency. For a short period, both the Biden and Trump campaigns showed signs they were worried that Kennedy could draw enough support to change the election outcome.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-election-rfk-jr-endorses-trump-but-how-much-momentum-will-it-give-752900"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;US presidential election: RFK Jr. endorses Trump, but how much momentum will it give?</strong></a></p>

<p>The tide has since changed and Kennedy's support to Trump is expected to provide a marginal gain to the former president. RFK, however, has trained his guns on the Democrats for not being 'democratic' enough in choosing their presidential candidate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After Biden dropped out of the race, the Democrats named Kamala Harris as their candidate despite the vice president not having won a single primary.&nbsp;</p>

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Days after dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Donald Trump, independent White House candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has revealed what forced him to take the call.

Days after dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Donald Trump, independent White House candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has revealed what forced him to take the call. RFK stated that his campaign failed to gain steam due to "censorship" by the media. "It became clear to me that I did not have a path to victory," Kennedy said. "Sixteen months of censorship, of not being able to get on any network really except for Fox," said RFK in an interview with Shannon Bream on "Fox News Sunday". "When Ross Perot ran, in the 10 months that he ran, he had 34 appearances on the networks. I had two appearances in 16 months, so I was blocked out of the networks, and I was blocked out of the debate. I had no path to victory." As for extending his support to Trump and not the Democrats, RFK said the former president had been reaching out to his campaign periodically, with the two speaking just a few hours after the failed assassination attempt against the republican leader last month. "He [Trump] invited me to form a unity government. We agreed that we'd be able to continue to criticize each other on the issues where we don't agree, but these issues are so important and they're a way of unifying the country," Kennedy added. Watch | US: RFK Jr. endorses Trump as he suspends his campaign × Kennedy's support for Trump Kennedy, 70, the son of late Democrat politician and US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, started his campaign as a Democrat, challenging President Joe Biden for the nomination. However, In October last year, Kennedy dropped out of the Democratic primary race to pursue his independent bid for the presidency. For a short period, both the Biden and Trump campaigns showed signs they were worried that Kennedy could draw enough support to change the election outcome. Also read | US presidential election: RFK Jr. endorses Trump, but how much momentum will it give? The tide has since changed and Kennedy's support to Trump is expected to provide a marginal gain to the former president. RFK, however, has trained his guns on the Democrats for not being 'democratic' enough in choosing their presidential candidate. After Biden dropped out of the race, the Democrats named Kamala Harris as their candidate despite the vice president not having won a single primary. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Winter seems to have come to California a bit too early. An unusual dusting of snow was witnessed in the usually sunny west American state in the middle of summer, a first in 20 years.</p>

<p>This is the first snowflakes of the year for the state's mountains. The High Sierra in Yoesmite saw its earliest snowfall in over 20 years over the weekend. Snow dusted other peaks like Mount Shasta too.</p>

<p>Yosemite has not seen August snow for at least 20 years, as per the National Weather Service, which described the situation as “anomalous cool conditions” in much of the western US.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: UNDP's future weather forecast hopes to drive climate action</strong></p>

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<p>Temperatures in some places fell by 15 degrees Fahrenheit below normal. The weekend temperature was around 22 degrees and mostly cloudy but gradually recovered.</p>

<p>Social media users posted videos of snow capping the Sierra Nevada mountain range on Saturday (Aug 24).</p>

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<p>Mount Shasta in the north of the Golden State saw 15 inches of snow, which is unusual for this time of the year.</p>

<h2><strong>But it could be a 'very late snowfall'</strong></h2>

<p>Gary Lazak, who runs weather2020.com, said this could be a very late snowfall, a sort of residue from the last winter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"While it may seem like an early snowfall, it's actually a continuation of the weather pattern established last October...and thus a very late snowfall, and not an early snowfall," he posted on X.<br />
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<p>"This event is linked to the part of the cycling weather pattern that occurred and produced snow in previous cycles during the winter and spring, particularly in mid-January. We're still cycling through the same pattern set last fall," he added.</p>

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<p>Nevertheless, the snow in August was definitely unexpected at&nbsp;Minaret Vista, a lookout point south-east of Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada, said Madera County Deputy Sheriff Larry Rich.</p>

<p>“It’s not every day you get to spend your birthday surrounded by a winter wonderland in the middle of summer. It made for a day I won’t soon forget...It’s just one of those moments that makes working up here so special,” Rich said in a statement.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/greenland-ice-sheet-melting-rates-can-predict-europes-summer-weather-heres-how-700072">Greenland's melting rate of ice sheets can predict Europe's summer weather. Here's how</a></strong></p>

<p>Snow also fell at Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe ski resorts.</p>

<p>“This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain,” Mammoth Mountain staff posted on social media.</p>

<p>About three inches of snow fell in Lassen Volcanic National Park.</p>

<p>The early arrival of snow is a bit of a relief for Californians, who have witnessed heat waves and wildfires this summer season.</p>

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Winter seems to have come to California a bit too early. An unusual dusting of snow was witnessed in the usually sunny west American state in the middle of summer, a first in 20 years.

Winter seems to have come to California a bit too early. An unusual dusting of snow was witnessed in the usually sunny west American state in the middle of summer, a first in 20 years. This is the first snowflakes of the year for the state's mountains. The High Sierra in Yoesmite saw its earliest snowfall in over 20 years over the weekend. Snow dusted other peaks like Mount Shasta too. Yosemite has not seen August snow for at least 20 years, as per the National Weather Service, which described the situation as “anomalous cool conditions” in much of the western US. Watch: UNDP's future weather forecast hopes to drive climate action × Temperatures in some places fell by 15 degrees Fahrenheit below normal. The weekend temperature was around 22 degrees and mostly cloudy but gradually recovered. Social media users posted videos of snow capping the Sierra Nevada mountain range on Saturday (Aug 24). California's bracing for a rare August snow! 🌨️❄️ This ultra-rare event could bring snow to the Sierra Nevada, with temps dropping 15°F below normal. Get ready for a wintery surprise! #CaliforniaSnow #WeatherAlert #RareEvent pic.twitter.com/mqrkZOGKW8 — XzERp (@XzERp11) August 21, 2024 × Mount Shasta in the north of the Golden State saw 15 inches of snow, which is unusual for this time of the year. But it could be a 'very late snowfall' Gary Lazak, who runs weather2020.com, said this could be a very late snowfall, a sort of residue from the last winter. "While it may seem like an early snowfall, it's actually a continuation of the weather pattern established last October...and thus a very late snowfall, and not an early snowfall," he posted on X. Also read: US: Severe storms sweep across central and eastern regions "This event is linked to the part of the cycling weather pattern that occurred and produced snow in previous cycles during the winter and spring, particularly in mid-January. We're still cycling through the same pattern set last fall," he added. August 24th and we are officially on the board for snow! ❄️ pic.twitter.com/Z4tSgPY7PG — Carter Murphy 💰8️⃣ (@cartermurphy218) August 24, 2024 × Nevertheless, the snow in August was definitely unexpected at Minaret Vista, a lookout point south-east of Yosemite National Park in the Sierra Nevada, said Madera County Deputy Sheriff Larry Rich. “It’s not every day you get to spend your birthday surrounded by a winter wonderland in the middle of summer. It made for a day I won’t soon forget...It’s just one of those moments that makes working up here so special,” Rich said in a statement. Also read: Greenland's melting rate of ice sheets can predict Europe's summer weather. Here's how Snow also fell at Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe ski resorts. “This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain,” Mammoth Mountain staff posted on social media. About three inches of snow fell in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The early arrival of snow is a bit of a relief for Californians, who have witnessed heat waves and wildfires this summer season. (With inputs from agencies)

California dusted by earlier-than-usual snow in August for the first time in 20 years - Watch

On her birthday, a 102-year-old woman made history by being the oldest skydiver in Britain by leaping from a plane at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters).

UK: 102-year-old woman becomes oldest skydiver

<p>The toxic sulphur dioxide gas which had covered the skies of the United Kingdom on Saturday morning (Aug&nbsp;24) will soon make a comeback and cover some parts of the country on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;27) and Wednesday (Aug&nbsp;28), according to a report published by The Daily Mail.</p>

<p>On Saturday (Aug&nbsp;24), the poisonous gas filled the skies of the country after it was released during a volcanic eruption in Iceland on Thursday (Aug&nbsp;22).</p>

<p>Later, some parts of the toxic cloud floated across parts of Europe while some were reported hovering above the Scottish Highlands early morning on Monday (Aug&nbsp;26).</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/britain-on-health-alert-people-asked-to-stay-inside-as-corrosive-gas-fills-skies-in-uk-753149">Britain on health alert, asks people to stay inside as corrosive gas fills skies in UK</a></p>

<p>The experts have now predicted that another layer of this toxic gas will come back into the United Kingdom and cover the skies of the Midlands and the south on Tuesday (Aug&nbsp;27) and Wednesday (Aug&nbsp;28).</p>

<h2><strong>When will toxic gas again fill the skies of the UK?</strong></h2>

<p>The second cloud of sulphur dioxide (SO2) will approach the country at around 6 am (local time) on Tuesday and will spread across the lower and middle parts of the country. It is expected to get cleared by around 7 pm (local time) on Wednesday, according to the data gathered by Czech weather portal Windy.</p>

<p>SO2 is produced from crude oil or coal combustion, but volcanoes also produce it in huge quantities when they erupt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People who inhale this gas can suffer from symptoms like a sore throat, coughing, a runny nose, burning eyes, tight lungs, and can face difficulty in&nbsp;breathing.</p>

<p>Some people can also suffer from asthma and chronic bronchitis due to&nbsp;direct exposure to SO2.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK riots: UK heading towards civil war?</strong></p>

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<p>This gas, which was emitted from coal, led to the famous London&nbsp;smog in 1952 when thousands of respiratory-related deaths were recorded.</p>

<p>SO2, when combined with water vapour present in the earth's atmosphere, leads to the formation of acid rain.</p>

<p>Young children and elderly people, who are especially vulnerable to SO2 inhalation, were advised to avoid exposure to the gas and stay inside.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Met Office had stated that it was "monitoring" the gas cloud&nbsp;and assured that it would have "little influence on ground-level air quality".</p>

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The toxic sulphur dioxide gas which had covered the skies of the United Kingdom on Saturday morning (Aug 24) will soon make a comeback and cover some parts of the country on Tuesday (Aug 27) and Wednesday (Aug 28), according to a report published by The Daily Mail.

The toxic sulphur dioxide gas which had covered the skies of the United Kingdom on Saturday morning (Aug 24) will soon make a comeback and cover some parts of the country on Tuesday (Aug 27) and Wednesday (Aug 28), according to a report published by The Daily Mail. On Saturday (Aug 24), the poisonous gas filled the skies of the country after it was released during a volcanic eruption in Iceland on Thursday (Aug 22). Later, some parts of the toxic cloud floated across parts of Europe while some were reported hovering above the Scottish Highlands early morning on Monday (Aug 26). Also Read: Britain on health alert, asks people to stay inside as corrosive gas fills skies in UK The experts have now predicted that another layer of this toxic gas will come back into the United Kingdom and cover the skies of the Midlands and the south on Tuesday (Aug 27) and Wednesday (Aug 28). When will toxic gas again fill the skies of the UK? The second cloud of sulphur dioxide (SO2) will approach the country at around 6 am (local time) on Tuesday and will spread across the lower and middle parts of the country. It is expected to get cleared by around 7 pm (local time) on Wednesday, according to the data gathered by Czech weather portal Windy. SO2 is produced from crude oil or coal combustion, but volcanoes also produce it in huge quantities when they erupt. People who inhale this gas can suffer from symptoms like a sore throat, coughing, a runny nose, burning eyes, tight lungs, and can face difficulty in breathing. Some people can also suffer from asthma and chronic bronchitis due to direct exposure to SO2. Watch: UK riots: UK heading towards civil war? This gas, which was emitted from coal, led to the famous London smog in 1952 when thousands of respiratory-related deaths were recorded. SO2, when combined with water vapour present in the earth's atmosphere, leads to the formation of acid rain. Young children and elderly people, who are especially vulnerable to SO2 inhalation, were advised to avoid exposure to the gas and stay inside. The Met Office had stated that it was "monitoring" the gas cloud and assured that it would have "little influence on ground-level air quality". (With inputs from agencies)

United Kingdom to soon get covered by toxic gas clouds again amid volcanic eruptions: Report

<p>A surprise guest was expected at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) held last week in Chicago.&nbsp;While most were expecting Taylor Swift or Beyonce to turn up, it was COVID-19 - an invisible enemy that tormented much of humanity in the last few years, that arrived at the DNC and infected multiple attendees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are growing fears that the DNC may have been a superspreader event, according to a report in the&nbsp;<em>NY Post</em>.</p>

<p>Several attendees took to social media to share their experiences and symptoms, suspecting they may have contracted the virus.</p>

<p>“When you spend five days in Chicago for the DNC and come home with COVID-19. Womp womp,” Christopher Wiggins, a reporter at The Advocate, an LGBTQ magazine, posted on X.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, others sarcastically commented about the surprise guest who in fact did turn up at the venue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Akin to the Republican National Convention (RNC) held last month in Milwaukee, the Democrats did not enforce a strict virus mandate either but the rise in cases in Chicago irked the progressive base of the party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some slammed the party for organising the DNC at the peak of the COVID-19 summer surge.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The DNC convention is a superspreader and happening during the peak of one of the largest summer COVID surges of the pandemic," said an X user, going by the name of Dr&nbsp;Lucky Tran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Wow. It's worrying to see how most healthcare workers don't understand vaccines reduce transmission but don't stop COVID spread completely. Having a mass unmasked event during a COVID surge will be a superspreader," they added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the COVID-19 numbers are still well below the pandemic levels, the deaths associated with the virus have steadily risen across the US since June, according to the&nbsp;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker.</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened at the DNC?</strong></h2>

<p>The four-day convention saw Kamala Harris and Tim Walz being formally announced as the&nbsp;president and vice president candidates respectively for the November elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-biden-supporters-heckle-protesters-displaying-stop-arming-israel-sign-at-dnc-751488"><strong>Video | Biden supporters heckle protesters displaying 'Stop Arming Israel' sign at DNC</strong></a></p>

<p>Harris, who was fast-tracked as the presidential nominee after Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid, was declared as the candidate without any significant hurdle.&nbsp;</p>

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A surprise guest was expected at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) held last week in Chicago. While most were expecting Taylor Swift or Beyonce to turn up, it was COVID-19 - an invisible enemy that tormented much of humanity in the last few years, that arrived at the DNC and infected multiple attendees.

A surprise guest was expected at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) held last week in Chicago. While most were expecting Taylor Swift or Beyonce to turn up, it was COVID-19 - an invisible enemy that tormented much of humanity in the last few years, that arrived at the DNC and infected multiple attendees. There are growing fears that the DNC may have been a superspreader event, according to a report in the NY Post. Several attendees took to social media to share their experiences and symptoms, suspecting they may have contracted the virus. “When you spend five days in Chicago for the DNC and come home with COVID-19. Womp womp,” Christopher Wiggins, a reporter at The Advocate, an LGBTQ magazine, posted on X. When you spend five days in Chicago for the DNC and come home with COVID-19. Womp womp. pic.twitter.com/4xXq8PGNTi — Christopher Wiggins (@CWNewser) August 25, 2024 × Meanwhile, others sarcastically commented about the surprise guest who in fact did turn up at the venue. A friend who was at the DNC posted a positive test and said the surprise guest was, in fact, Covid. — Read No Shortcuts (@JoshuaPHilll) August 24, 2024 × Akin to the Republican National Convention (RNC) held last month in Milwaukee, the Democrats did not enforce a strict virus mandate either but the rise in cases in Chicago irked the progressive base of the party. Some slammed the party for organising the DNC at the peak of the COVID-19 summer surge. "The DNC convention is a superspreader and happening during the peak of one of the largest summer COVID surges of the pandemic," said an X user, going by the name of Dr Lucky Tran. "Wow. It's worrying to see how most healthcare workers don't understand vaccines reduce transmission but don't stop COVID spread completely. Having a mass unmasked event during a COVID surge will be a superspreader," they added. "What is it like being in a room where four years ago this would have been a superspreader event?" There is so much misinformation in this interview. The DNC convention is a superspreader and happening during the peak of one of the largest summer COVID surges of the pandemic. pic.twitter.com/PDE2Z44YzI — Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) August 23, 2024 × It's infuriating that the DNC required no mitigations during a massive covid surge. It's so irresponsible on a community level but also so short-sighted. These are the most engaged Democrats in the country, & now they're all gonna be out of the fight for weeks, months, or forever https://t.co/6JKhTEwvS4 — David Kronig @davekronig.bsky.social (@DaveKronig) August 25, 2024 × While the COVID-19 numbers are still well below the pandemic levels, the deaths associated with the virus have steadily risen across the US since June, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker. Watch | US Elections | DNC Day 4: The party is over, Time to clean up × What happened at the DNC? The four-day convention saw Kamala Harris and Tim Walz being formally announced as the president and vice president candidates respectively for the November elections. Video | Biden supporters heckle protesters displaying 'Stop Arming Israel' sign at DNC Harris, who was fast-tracked as the presidential nominee after Joe Biden dropped his re-election bid, was declared as the candidate without any significant hurdle. (With inputs from agencies)

COVID-19 was the surprise guest at Democratic National Convention as attendees test positive for virus

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have called upon France to free Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. In other news, Donald Trump slammed the Democrats for their handling of an aggravating crisis in West Asia.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have called upon France to free Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. In other news, Donald Trump slammed the Democrats for their handling of an aggravating crisis in West Asia. Click here to read more: From RFK Jr. to Elon Musk, calls rise to free Telegram CEO Pavel Durov As French judicial authorities extended the detention of Pavel Durov, the likes of Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. among others came out in support of the founder and chief of Telegram. Trump takes on 'sleepy Joe' and 'comrade Kamala' over World War-3 fears Former US President Donald Trump on Sunday (August 25) slammed Joe Biden administration’s approach to addressing the ongoing crisis in West Asia. Israel-Hamas war: After hunting Haniyeh, Israel on prowl for Sinwar but there's a catch Having eliminated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, Israel is on the prowl to hunt his successor Yahya Sinwar. Both the US and Israel have been cooperating for more than 10 months to triangulate Sinwar's position to take him out but it looks like the operation might take a while. 'Not the end of the story': Netanyahu on Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran-backed and Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah that Sunday's air raids in southern Lebanon were "not the end of the story". The two sides exchanged their heaviest fire since the war in Gaza began in October last year, pushing the region on edge. BAN vs PAK, 1st Test: Bangladesh register maiden Test victory over Pakistan with 10-wicket win in Rawalpindi Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 10 wickets in the first Test at Rawalpindi on Sunday (Aug 25) to take 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Chasing a sub-standard target of 30 runs, Bangladesh went through the runs in just six and a half overs after bowling Pakistan out for 146 in the second innings. This is also Bangladesh's first Test win over Pakistan. Deadpool still has a pulse, again leading N.American box office Disney/Marvel superhero comedy "Deadpool & Wolverine" clawed its way back to the top of the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $18.3 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. Zelensky proposes holding next Peace Summit in India ×

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