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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (Aug 18) that the Ukrainian military's invasion into Russia's Kursk region aimed to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border. This was the first time that President Zelensky clearly stated the aim of the operation, which was launched on August 6, a report by the news agency Associated Press said. Previously, he had said the operation aimed to protect communities in the bordering Sumy region from constant shelling. 'Our primary task...' In his nightly address, Zelensky said, "It is now our primary task in defensive operations overall: to destroy as much Russian war potential as possible and conduct maximum counteroffensive actions." Also read | Russia and Ukraine were close to ceasefire talks until this happened... "This includes creating a buffer zone on the aggressor’s territory -– our operation in the Kursk region,” he added. The Ukrainian president pointed out that the military achieved good and much-needed results. Citing analysts, the Associated Press report said that although Ukraine could try to consolidate its gains inside Russia, it would be risky, given Kyiv’s limited resources, because its supply lines extending deep into Kursk would be vulnerable. The incursion has proven Ukraine’s ability to seize the initiative and has boosted its morale, which was sapped by a failed counteroffensive last summer and months of grinding Russian gains in the eastern Donbas region. In the latest news from the incursion, Ukrainian air forces destroyed another strategic bridge over the Seym River, limiting the supply capacity of a Russian group opposing Kyiv's advance. Permission to strike deeper into Russia On Saturday, Zelensky sought permission from Ukraine's allies to lift remaining restrictions on using Western weapons to attack targets deeper in Russia, including in Kursk, saying his troops could deprive Moscow “of any ability to advance and cause destruction” if granted sufficient long-range capabilities. “It is crucial that our partners remove barriers that hinder us from weakening Russian positions in the way this war demands. … The bravery of our soldiers and the resilience of our combat brigades compensate for the lack of essential decisions from our partners,” Zelensky said in a post on X. (With inputs from agencies)

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Six people went missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a tornado and sank near Sicily, resulting in one fatality among the 22 individuals on board. When did the tornado hit the yacht? According to a representative from Italy’s Coast Guard, the tornado hit the yacht around 5:00 AM (EDT) while it was anchored roughly half a mile from Porticello’s port on the Mediterranean island. Who are the missing individuals? Among those still unaccounted for are four British nationals and two Americans, the spokesperson confirmed. Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among the missing individuals following the sinking of a superyacht carrying 22 people off the coast of Sicily during a severe storm, according to the Guardian. Lynch, 59, who was known as "Britain's Bill Gates," is reported to be one of the four British citizens unaccounted for. 15 rescued, 1 dead Fifteen people have been rescued so far, with one child being airlifted to a children's hospital in Palermo. In total, eight people have been hospitalised, as per the mayor’s office. The Coast Guard reported finding one body on the yacht’s hull. Also read: Police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours, finds shocking report The weather forecast had indicated the possibility of strong winds, with storms expected throughout southern Italy on Sunday, the Coast Guard spokesperson noted. The 56-metre yacht, named the “Bayesian,” was flying under a British flag and carried mostly British passengers and crew, along with two Anglo-French individuals, one New Zealander, one Irish, and one Sri Lankan, as reported by the media. Italian fire brigade divers reached the yacht's hull, which was 49 metres (160 feet) underwater, according to a press statement. Helicopters have also been deployed to assist in the search. (With inputs from agencies)

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China's maritime expansionist policies are again in spotlight after Beijing claimed that a Filipino vessel "deliberately collided" with a Chinese vessel in the West Philippine Sea, which China publicises as the South China Sea. China's Coast Guard said that Manila's vessel collided in an "unprofessional and dangerous" manner on Monday (Aug 19).&nbsp;.

A short video of the incident posted on China Coast Guard’s social media showed the collision happened around 3:24 am on Monday (1924 GMT on Sunday). It was not immediately clear if it was a Chinese coast guard vessel but Beijing labelled it a coast guard vessel.

In one of the statements, China’s maritime security said the same Filipino vessel then entered waters near Second Thomas Shoal after being prevented from entering Sabina Shoal waters.

"The Philippines has repeatedly provoked and caused trouble, violated the temporary arrangements between China and the Philippines,"&nbsp;China Coast Guard spokesperson Gan Yu said while&nbsp;referring to the Philippines’ supplies missions to a vessel grounded on the Second Thomas Shoal.

Manila has refuted Chinese claims.

The Philippines said that two of its coast guard vessels "encountered unlawful and aggressive manoeuvres" from Chinese vessels near Sabina Shoal while on their way to supply Filipino personnel stationed in two occupied islands.

"These dangerous manoeuvres resulted in collisions, causing structural damage to both PCG vessels," said Jonathan Malaya, a spokesperson for the National Security Council and Manila's South China Sea task force.

Earlier, China and the Philippines reached a "provisional agreement" in July after repeated faceoffs near the Second Thomas Shoal.

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China has come under sharp Western criticism&nbsp;for aggression in blocking Philippine efforts to resupply troops aboard a navy ship it intentionally grounded 25 years ago.

Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea, including both shoals. But a 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague had found&nbsp;that Beijing’s expansive claims have no basis under international law.

(With inputs from agencies)

China's maritime expansionist policies are again in spotlight after Beijing claimed that a Filipino vessel "deliberately collided" with a Chinese vessel in the West Philippine Sea, which China publicises as the South China Sea.

China's maritime expansionist policies are again in spotlight after Beijing claimed that a Filipino vessel "deliberately collided" with a Chinese vessel in the West Philippine Sea, which China publicises as the South China Sea. China's Coast Guard said that Manila's vessel collided in an "unprofessional and dangerous" manner on Monday (Aug 19). . A short video of the incident posted on China Coast Guard’s social media showed the collision happened around 3:24 am on Monday (1924 GMT on Sunday). It was not immediately clear if it was a Chinese coast guard vessel but Beijing labelled it a coast guard vessel. In one of the statements, China’s maritime security said the same Filipino vessel then entered waters near Second Thomas Shoal after being prevented from entering Sabina Shoal waters. "The Philippines has repeatedly provoked and caused trouble, violated the temporary arrangements between China and the Philippines," China Coast Guard spokesperson Gan Yu said while referring to the Philippines’ supplies missions to a vessel grounded on the Second Thomas Shoal. Manila has refuted Chinese claims. The Philippines said that two of its coast guard vessels "encountered unlawful and aggressive manoeuvres" from Chinese vessels near Sabina Shoal while on their way to supply Filipino personnel stationed in two occupied islands. "These dangerous manoeuvres resulted in collisions, causing structural damage to both PCG vessels," said Jonathan Malaya, a spokesperson for the National Security Council and Manila's South China Sea task force. Earlier, China and the Philippines reached a "provisional agreement" in July after repeated faceoffs near the Second Thomas Shoal. Also read | The Capitals: Dhaka in turmoil; Manila secures crucial diplomatic win over Beijing; and more China has come under sharp Western criticism for aggression in blocking Philippine efforts to resupply troops aboard a navy ship it intentionally grounded 25 years ago. Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea, including both shoals. But a 2016 ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague had found that Beijing’s expansive claims have no basis under international law. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

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A new report has revealed a disturbing trend in England and Wales. On Monday (August 19), Britain's Children Commissioner in a damning report revealed that police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours. These strip search disproportionately target Black children, it found.

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The issue came into the spotlight in 2022 after the case of a 15-year-old, only identified as "Child Q," made headlines. Child Q, a Black girl, was strip-searched by London Police in 2020 while menstruating because teachers at her school believed she smelled of cannabis.&nbsp;

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The strip search yielded no drugs. However, the incident sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about police conduct.

Following this, the nation's Children Commissioner, entrusted with protecting children, conducted an investigation. The investigation found that between July 2022 and June 2023, the British police conducted 457 strip searches on children — equivalent to one every 19 hours.

Most of these searches — permitted under strict conditions — were related to suspected drug offences. Yet, half of them resulted in no further action being taken.

<h2>Statutory Codes not followed</h2>

The investigation found that at least four per cent of the strip searches conducted between January 2018 and June 2023 were not compliant with statutory codes of practice. A further 11 per cent of them were flagged as cause for concern.

While the guidelines prescribe that such strip searches cannot be conducted in public view, at least 50 of the 457 strip searches between July 2022 and June 2023 were carried out in a public setting.

In a statement, Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza said, "A much higher threshold should be met before a child is subjected to a humiliating and traumatising search that exposes intimate parts."

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As per the report, during the same period, black children were four times more likely to be subjected to such searches.&nbsp;

While the report does not analyse the reason for this, it cites previously published broader inquiries to highlight "substantial ethnic disparities" in the criminal justice system.

As disturbing as the figure is, the disproportionate targeting of black children is actually down from the six times over the previous four years. Moreover, the number of children subjected to strip searches has shown a slight decline. Previous data showed that between 2018 and 2023, such searches were carried out at roughly one every 14 hours. De Souza notes that there were signs police were recording details more accurately.

(With inputs from agencies)

A new report has revealed a disturbing trend in England and Wales. On Monday (August 19), Britain's Children Commissioner in a damning report revealed that police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours.

A new report has revealed a disturbing trend in England and Wales. On Monday (August 19), Britain's Children Commissioner in a damning report revealed that police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours. These strip search disproportionately target Black children, it found. Why strip-search children? The issue came into the spotlight in 2022 after the case of a 15-year-old, only identified as "Child Q," made headlines. Child Q, a Black girl, was strip-searched by London Police in 2020 while menstruating because teachers at her school believed she smelled of cannabis. Also read | UK's Met Police strip-searched 700 kids for two years, mostly black The strip search yielded no drugs. However, the incident sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about police conduct. Following this, the nation's Children Commissioner, entrusted with protecting children, conducted an investigation. The investigation found that between July 2022 and June 2023, the British police conducted 457 strip searches on children — equivalent to one every 19 hours. Most of these searches — permitted under strict conditions — were related to suspected drug offences. Yet, half of them resulted in no further action being taken. Statutory Codes not followed The investigation found that at least four per cent of the strip searches conducted between January 2018 and June 2023 were not compliant with statutory codes of practice. A further 11 per cent of them were flagged as cause for concern. While the guidelines prescribe that such strip searches cannot be conducted in public view, at least 50 of the 457 strip searches between July 2022 and June 2023 were carried out in a public setting. In a statement, Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza said, "A much higher threshold should be met before a child is subjected to a humiliating and traumatising search that exposes intimate parts." Also read | World War II bomb discovered in Northern Ireland; police evacuate 400 homes As per the report, during the same period, black children were four times more likely to be subjected to such searches. While the report does not analyse the reason for this, it cites previously published broader inquiries to highlight "substantial ethnic disparities" in the criminal justice system. As disturbing as the figure is, the disproportionate targeting of black children is actually down from the six times over the previous four years. Moreover, the number of children subjected to strip searches has shown a slight decline. Previous data showed that between 2018 and 2023, such searches were carried out at roughly one every 14 hours. De Souza notes that there were signs police were recording details more accurately. (With inputs from agencies)

Police in England and Wales strip search a child every 19 hours, finds shocking report

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula.

His office in a statement said that the PM during a three-hour meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken "reiterated Israel's commitment to the current American proposal on the release of our hostages, which takes into account Israel's security needs, which he strongly insists on".

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This comes after Israel on Saturday (August 17) cautiously welcomed the American proposal and in a PMO statement said that it "contains components that are acceptable to Israel."

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Hamas, as per the Times of Israel, rejected the US proposal on Sunday night. The militant group reportedly said using the proposal Netanyahu "sets new conditions and demands" to thwart the talks and prolong the war in Gaza.&nbsp;

It further claimed that the US-backed text was in alignment with Israel's demands.

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The United States-backed proposal seeks to finalise a hostages-for-ceasefire deal by the end of this week.&nbsp;

According to the report, the proposal aims to resolve disputes regarding the ongoing presence of Israeli forces along the Gaza-Egypt border and in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, as well as other contentious issues.

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However, Hebrew media on Saturday citing unnamed officials familiar with the talks reported that the proposal fails to provide for an ongoing Israeli presence on the Philadelphi Corridor on the border with Egypt. Similarly, it does not offer a plan for preventing the return of armed Hamas forces to the northern part of the Strip in central Gaza, as insisted by Benjamin Netanyahu.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israel on Monday (August 19) voiced its backing for the United States' new hostage proposal. Describing it as a "bridging proposal," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time publicly endorsed the latest US formula. His office in a statement said that the PM during a three-hour meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken "reiterated Israel's commitment to the current American proposal on the release of our hostages, which takes into account Israel's security needs, which he strongly insists on". Also read | Gaza records first polio case in 25 years amid raging state of war This comes after Israel on Saturday (August 17) cautiously welcomed the American proposal and in a PMO statement said that it "contains components that are acceptable to Israel." Hamas rejects US proposal Hamas, as per the Times of Israel, rejected the US proposal on Sunday night. The militant group reportedly said using the proposal Netanyahu "sets new conditions and demands" to thwart the talks and prolong the war in Gaza. It further claimed that the US-backed text was in alignment with Israel's demands. US' latest proposal The United States-backed proposal seeks to finalise a hostages-for-ceasefire deal by the end of this week. According to the report, the proposal aims to resolve disputes regarding the ongoing presence of Israeli forces along the Gaza-Egypt border and in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, as well as other contentious issues. Also read | Tel Aviv explosion: Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim responsibility, vow more attacks However, Hebrew media on Saturday citing unnamed officials familiar with the talks reported that the proposal fails to provide for an ongoing Israeli presence on the Philadelphi Corridor on the border with Egypt. Similarly, it does not offer a plan for preventing the return of armed Hamas forces to the northern part of the Strip in central Gaza, as insisted by Benjamin Netanyahu. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Bridging proposal’: Netanyahu publicly endorses US’ hostages-for-ceasefire deal; Hamas rejects

Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on.

Israeli police earlier said the late Sunday blast in Israel's commercial hub was a "terror attack" that prompted heightened alert.

The force had reported that one person -- who Israeli media said was the suspected assailant -- was killed, and another wounded.

The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which are both fighting against Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, said in a joint statement that they "carried out the suicide operation that took place Sunday evening in the city of Tel Aviv".

But Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said a more serious attack was averted.

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"The Palestinian with a backpack loaded with explosives exploded his charge that he was carrying before he managed... to reach a more heavily populated area," Mencer said in an online press briefing.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad threatened to carry out more such attacks in Israel "as long as the occupation's massacres, the displacement of civilians and the policy of assassinations continue".

The police said Sunday's attack involved "a powerful explosive".

"As a result of the explosion, a passerby was moderately injured," the police said, adding that authorities had ordered "an increase in alert levels and extensive searches throughout the greater Tel Aviv area".

The blast occurred shortly after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv to push for a ceasefire in Gaza after more than 10 months of war triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.

Diplomats say a Gaza truce could help avert a feared wider war.

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Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on.

Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Monday claimed responsibility for a bombing in Tel Aviv, calling it a "suicide operation" and threatening more attacks in Israel as the Gaza war drags on. Israeli police earlier said the late Sunday blast in Israel's commercial hub was a "terror attack" that prompted heightened alert. The force had reported that one person -- who Israeli media said was the suspected assailant -- was killed, and another wounded. The armed wings of Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which are both fighting against Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, said in a joint statement that they "carried out the suicide operation that took place Sunday evening in the city of Tel Aviv". But Israeli government spokesman David Mencer said a more serious attack was averted. Also read: Sicily yacht tragedy: Tornado sinks luxury vessel, UK’s ‘Bill Gates’ among 6 missing "The Palestinian with a backpack loaded with explosives exploded his charge that he was carrying before he managed... to reach a more heavily populated area," Mencer said in an online press briefing. Hamas and Islamic Jihad threatened to carry out more such attacks in Israel "as long as the occupation's massacres, the displacement of civilians and the policy of assassinations continue". The police said Sunday's attack involved "a powerful explosive". "As a result of the explosion, a passerby was moderately injured," the police said, adding that authorities had ordered "an increase in alert levels and extensive searches throughout the greater Tel Aviv area". The blast occurred shortly after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv to push for a ceasefire in Gaza after more than 10 months of war triggered by Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel. Diplomats say a Gaza truce could help avert a feared wider war. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Tel Aviv explosion: Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim suicide attack responsibility, vow more attacks

A song about immigrants was among the top 50 on German music charts this month, but there's a twin problem: It is entirely AI-generated, and appears to use terms and expressions considered racist and stereotyping of immigrant communities.

AI-created German song sparks racism debate

Egg prices have surged once again, driven by ongoing disruptions caused by bird flu. This recent increase highlights the persistent challenges in managing food inflation and its broader implications for the global economy.

Egg prices climb on bird flu impact

Moscow has shot down media reports of indirect talks with Kyiv in the wake of Ukraine's Kursk offensive. According to these reports, Ukraine and Russia were set to send delegates to Qatar to negotiate an agreement halting strikes on energy and power infrastructure on both warring sides. Watch in for more details!

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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine plans to intensify attacks on Russian military assets

The Battle of Monte Cassino was one of the most brutal and costly battles of World War II, and the Indian soldiers who fought there made a significant contribution to the Allied victory. Indian PM Modi will visit the location.

PM Modi Poland Visit: PM Modi to visit Cassino monument

Former Poland ambassador to India Tomasz Łukaszuk upbeat on PM Modi's visit to Warsaw this week. He shared his thoughts to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal in Warsaw. PM Modi will be in Poland this week during which he will meet President, PM, pay homage to Indian soldiers, meet the Indian diaspora.

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson and Youtuber and boxer Jake Paul shoved each other at a joint press conference ahead of their November 15 fight. Wion's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo gets you the details.

Shoving match at Tyson-Paul face-off

Tottenham Hotspur face newly-promoted Leicester City in the final fixture of the opening weekend of the Premier League season. WION's Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo sets up the contest.

Tottenham face Leicester in final EPL fixture of GW1

Amid the growing outcry of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in India's West Bengal 71 Padma awardee doctors have written to prime minister Narendra Modi seeking his immediate intervention in the case. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata hospital horror: Padma awardee doctors seek PM Modi's intervention

US&nbsp;House&nbsp;of Representatives&nbsp;Republicans&nbsp;issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe the White&nbsp;House&nbsp;has long dismissed as politically motivated.

A 291-page report by three&nbsp;House&nbsp;committees alleged that Biden profited from an influence-peddling scheme to enrich himself and members of his family through foreign business dealings beginning in 2014, when he&nbsp;was vice president.

"The committees present this information to the&nbsp;House&nbsp;of Representatives for its evaluation and consideration of appropriate next steps," the report said.

It was not clear if Republican&nbsp;House&nbsp;Speaker Mike Johnson would schedule a vote to impeach Biden in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election, in which Republican Donald Trump is locked in a tight battle with Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Even if the Republican-controlled&nbsp;House&nbsp;were to pass such a measure, it would be unlikely to remove Biden from office, given that he would need to be convicted by a Senate controlled 51-49 by his own Democratic Party. Biden, who withdrew his re-election bid last month, is due to leave office when his successor is sworn in on Jan. 20.

Democrats have disparaged the effort as retribution for Trump, who was impeached twice by a Democratic-controlled&nbsp;House&nbsp;and acquitted each time by the Senate. The first impeachment alleged that Trump pressured Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to help smear Biden in return for US&nbsp;aid.

A&nbsp;House&nbsp;impeachment against Biden's top border official, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, was put to a swift end by the Senate in April.

Johnson, in a statement, commended the committees' work and&nbsp;said&nbsp;House&nbsp;Republicans&nbsp; "encourage all Americans to read this report."

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The&nbsp;House&nbsp;investigators say that Biden used his influence to benefit the business dealings of his son, Hunter Biden, with partners from Ukraine, China, Russia and other countries.

Hunter Biden has been convicted on charges that he lied about his illegal drug use to buy a gun and is awaiting trial on charges of tax evasion, including an allegation that he accepted payments from a Romanian businessman who sought to influence US&nbsp;government agencies in connection with a criminal probe in Romania.

The impeachment inquiry, which lawmakers formally authorised last December and has been carried out by the&nbsp;House&nbsp;Oversight, Judiciary and Ways &amp; Means Committees, has been criticised by members of both parties for failing to produce hard evidence of wrongdoing by Biden.

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US House of Representatives Republicans issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe the White House has long dismissed as politically motivated.

US House of Representatives Republicans issued a report on Monday alleging Democratic President Joe Biden committed impeachable offenses, but it was unclear whether they would push for a vote following a probe the White House has long dismissed as politically motivated. A 291-page report by three House committees alleged that Biden profited from an influence-peddling scheme to enrich himself and members of his family through foreign business dealings beginning in 2014, when he was vice president. "The committees present this information to the House of Representatives for its evaluation and consideration of appropriate next steps," the report said. It was not clear if Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson would schedule a vote to impeach Biden in the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election, in which Republican Donald Trump is locked in a tight battle with Vice President Kamala Harris. Watch | US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris & Tim Walz to formally accept nominations at DNC × Even if the Republican-controlled House were to pass such a measure, it would be unlikely to remove Biden from office, given that he would need to be convicted by a Senate controlled 51-49 by his own Democratic Party. Biden, who withdrew his re-election bid last month, is due to leave office when his successor is sworn in on Jan. 20. Democrats have disparaged the effort as retribution for Trump, who was impeached twice by a Democratic-controlled House and acquitted each time by the Senate. The first impeachment alleged that Trump pressured Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to help smear Biden in return for US aid. A House impeachment against Biden's top border official, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, was put to a swift end by the Senate in April. Johnson, in a statement, commended the committees' work and said House Republicans "encourage all Americans to read this report." Also read: West Asia crisis: American Airlines cancels all flights to Israel until April 2025 The House investigators say that Biden used his influence to benefit the business dealings of his son, Hunter Biden, with partners from Ukraine, China, Russia and other countries. Hunter Biden has been convicted on charges that he lied about his illegal drug use to buy a gun and is awaiting trial on charges of tax evasion, including an allegation that he accepted payments from a Romanian businessman who sought to influence US government agencies in connection with a criminal probe in Romania. The impeachment inquiry, which lawmakers formally authorised last December and has been carried out by the House Oversight, Judiciary and Ways & Means Committees, has been criticised by members of both parties for failing to produce hard evidence of wrongdoing by Biden. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Biden accused of impeachable offences by House Republicans in 291-page report

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began crunch talks with senior officials in Israel on Monday in an attempt to advance a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal. Watch in for more details!

US State Secy Antony Blinken in Israel to push for ceasefire talks

It's been less than 2 weeks into its stunning cross border incursion. Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia's Kursk region and struck a second one nearby on Sunday and the destruction of the first bridge that span the same river near the town of Glushkovo is expected to impede deliveries of supplies to Russian forces repelling Ukraine's incursion. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia: Does Ukraine plan to dig in?

Due to higher punishment for individuals involved in recent riots, the UK government has taken extraordinary measures to address the problem of jail overcrowding. Watch to know more.

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The Philippine government said Monday that two of its coast guard ships were damaged in collisions with Chinese vessels that were conducting “unlawful and aggressive maneuvers” near a disputed South China Sea reef. Watch in for more details!

South China Sea Dispute: Philippines says two of its ships damaged in collisions with China vessels

A top boss of a News Corp company in Australia has apologised for making what appeared to be a Nazi salute following backlash from the Jewish community. Patrick Delaney, the CEO of Foxtel, a cable company majority owned by News Corp, found himself in a soup after an old picture of him doing the 'Nazi salute' resurfaced.

"This evening, a ten-year-old photograph of me making an inappropriate salute which is highly offensive to the Jewish community was published online. I am very sorry for my actions and sincerely apologise to people who have been hurt or offended espesially the members of the Jewish community," he said in an email dated Sunday (Aug 18), the text of which was released by Crikey.com, which first reported about the photo.

"Since becoming aware of this photo, I have been searching my mind for a circumstance, from over a decade ago, where a photo capturing me in this pose could ever be possible. The picture is completely inconsistent with my values and beliefs, and family connections," he added.

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Delaney "unreservedly" apologised after trying to initially explain it out saying he thought he was showing the similarity between the Nazi salute and a gesture used by fans of an Australian soccer club.

"Regardless of the context, the fact I demonstrated this offensive salute was wrong," he said, according to a report in the BBC.

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The photo was taken a decade ago. His apology came as the Jewish Council of Australia condemned his actions as "deeply concerning", particularly given that he is leading a media company.

"It shouldn't need to be said that the salute is an offensive and violent act not only for Jews, but also for other racialised groups," said Sarah Schwartz, the council's executive officer, while adding that it's equally concerning that he operates in a media industry "where he felt this was somehow okay."&nbsp;

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As per the Foxtel CEO, he was impersonating "a threatening gesture" made by some fans of Western Sydney Wanderers, a soccer club, during the 2014-15 season, while visiting the set of a Fox Sports television programme when he was the CEO of that channel.

In his apology, Delenay condemned "racism in all its forms", pointing to his commitment to the 'Say No to Antisemitism letter', the BBC said.

The letter was&nbsp; signed by him as well as some other influential Australians from all walks of life following the Hamas terror attack on Israel last October.

Delaney is no stranger to controversy. In 2022, he was in the news for calling the star of Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke a "short, dumpy girl."

(With inputs from agencies) 
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A top boss of a News Corp company in Australia has apologised for making what appeared to be a Nazi salute following backlash from the Jewish community. Patrick Delaney, the CEO of Foxtel, a cable company majority owned by News Corp, found himself in a soup after an old picture of him doing the 'Nazi salute' resurfaced.

A top boss of a News Corp company in Australia has apologised for making what appeared to be a Nazi salute following backlash from the Jewish community. Patrick Delaney, the CEO of Foxtel, a cable company majority owned by News Corp, found himself in a soup after an old picture of him doing the 'Nazi salute' resurfaced. "This evening, a ten-year-old photograph of me making an inappropriate salute which is highly offensive to the Jewish community was published online. I am very sorry for my actions and sincerely apologise to people who have been hurt or offended espesially the members of the Jewish community," he said in an email dated Sunday (Aug 18), the text of which was released by Crikey.com, which first reported about the photo. "Since becoming aware of this photo, I have been searching my mind for a circumstance, from over a decade ago, where a photo capturing me in this pose could ever be possible. The picture is completely inconsistent with my values and beliefs, and family connections," he added. Also read: 3 Columbia University deans who sent 'antisemitic' texts at event on Jews quit: What is 'textgate' scandal? Delaney "unreservedly" apologised after trying to initially explain it out saying he thought he was showing the similarity between the Nazi salute and a gesture used by fans of an Australian soccer club. "Regardless of the context, the fact I demonstrated this offensive salute was wrong," he said, according to a report in the BBC. Watch: Gaza siege triggers rise in anti-antisemitism; France, Russia witness anti-Jew sentiment | WION × The photo was taken a decade ago. His apology came as the Jewish Council of Australia condemned his actions as "deeply concerning", particularly given that he is leading a media company. "It shouldn't need to be said that the salute is an offensive and violent act not only for Jews, but also for other racialised groups," said Sarah Schwartz, the council's executive officer, while adding that it's equally concerning that he operates in a media industry "where he felt this was somehow okay." Also read: Britain redefines 'extremism' in the face of rising hate crimes, critics call it a threat to free speech As per the Foxtel CEO, he was impersonating "a threatening gesture" made by some fans of Western Sydney Wanderers, a soccer club, during the 2014-15 season, while visiting the set of a Fox Sports television programme when he was the CEO of that channel. In his apology, Delenay condemned "racism in all its forms", pointing to his commitment to the 'Say No to Antisemitism letter', the BBC said. The letter was signed by him as well as some other influential Australians from all walks of life following the Hamas terror attack on Israel last October. Delaney is no stranger to controversy. In 2022, he was in the news for calling the star of Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke a "short, dumpy girl." (With inputs from agencies)

News Corp honcho apologises after pics of him doing 'Nazi salute' resurface

Russia introduced a state of emergency in the southern Russian city of Proletarsk on Monday (August 19) as firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike at a fuel storage facility.&nbsp;

For more than 24 hours, firefighters battled to extinguish the blaze at a fuel storage warehouse in the city of around 20,000 people. The fire at the oil facility started on Sunday morning and was seen raging for a second day, reports AFP.

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As per local governor Vasily Golubev, 18 firefighters were hurt while&nbsp;tackling the blaze that was still "continuing".

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Four of the firefighters had moderate-to-severe burns, said Golubev, adding that he had ordered more medics to go to the Proletarsk blaze site.

On Telegram, he stated, "Given the difficulty of the fire in the Proletarsk district, a high alert regime has been turned into a state of emergency."

He also said that the "forces and means" to put out the fire had been increased.

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Citing local city administration, the Russian state media reported that there was no threat of the fire spreading to the residential areas. Authorities have urged the people to "not to give in to panic."&nbsp;

Kyiv has been attacking Russia's oil infrastructure for more than a year.&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the strikes "fair" retaliation for Moscow's attacks on his country.&nbsp;

Recently, on August 6, Ukraine also launched a surprise incursion into the Kursk region.

On Monday, Zelensky said that his troops were meeting their objectives in Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region.

"We are achieving our goals. This morning we have another replenishment of the (prisoner of war) exchange fund for our country."

The Kursk offensive is the biggest such attack by Ukraine since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Kyiv officials, including Zelensky, have said that this offensive was aimed at creating a "buffer zone" on Russian territory to shield its own population from strikes.&nbsp;

Additionally, the war-torn nation has said that the Kursk incursion is an attempt to force Russia to negotiate on "fair terms".

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia introduced a state of emergency in the southern Russian city of Proletarsk on Monday (August 19) as firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike at a fuel storage facility.

Russia introduced a state of emergency in the southern Russian city of Proletarsk on Monday (August 19) as firefighters battled a blaze sparked by a Ukrainian drone strike at a fuel storage facility. For more than 24 hours, firefighters battled to extinguish the blaze at a fuel storage warehouse in the city of around 20,000 people. The fire at the oil facility started on Sunday morning and was seen raging for a second day, reports AFP. Firefighters hurt As per local governor Vasily Golubev, 18 firefighters were hurt while tackling the blaze that was still "continuing". Also read | Ukraine war: Zelensky mentions the aim of Kyiv's Kursk invasion Four of the firefighters had moderate-to-severe burns, said Golubev, adding that he had ordered more medics to go to the Proletarsk blaze site. On Telegram, he stated, "Given the difficulty of the fire in the Proletarsk district, a high alert regime has been turned into a state of emergency." He also said that the "forces and means" to put out the fire had been increased. Also read | Gaza records first polio case in 25 years amid raging state of war Are locals at threat? Citing local city administration, the Russian state media reported that there was no threat of the fire spreading to the residential areas. Authorities have urged the people to "not to give in to panic." Kyiv has been attacking Russia's oil infrastructure for more than a year. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called the strikes "fair" retaliation for Moscow's attacks on his country. Recently, on August 6, Ukraine also launched a surprise incursion into the Kursk region. On Monday, Zelensky said that his troops were meeting their objectives in Ukraine's offensive in the Kursk region. "We are achieving our goals. This morning we have another replenishment of the (prisoner of war) exchange fund for our country." The Kursk offensive is the biggest such attack by Ukraine since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022. Kyiv officials, including Zelensky, have said that this offensive was aimed at creating a "buffer zone" on Russian territory to shield its own population from strikes. Additionally, the war-torn nation has said that the Kursk incursion is an attempt to force Russia to negotiate on "fair terms". (With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian drone sparks state of emergency in Russia's Proletarsk after lighting up oil facility

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