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The removal operation is expected to be a five-day process, police said on Sunday. The device was uncovered on Friday in Newtownards, an area of County Down, which is located 15 kilometres east of Belfast.

“I appreciate the disruption that this has caused, however keeping people safe is paramount and we will not take any risks," North Down and Ards District Commander Superintendent Johnston McDowell said. “I want to thank those who may be affected for their patience now.”

Also&nbsp;read&nbsp;<a href="Singapore detonates 100kg World War II-era bomb after thousands evacuated">Singapore detonates 100kg World War II-era bomb after thousands evacuated</a>

Police have taken all safety measures, created barricades, and advised drivers to avoid the area. They even arranged an emergency support centre for the residents who had vacated their homes.

The Second World War lasted from 1 September 1939 to 2 September 1945.&nbsp;

Ireland was never officially part of World War II.

<h3>Other countries facing similar&nbsp;issues&nbsp;</h3>

In Germany, technicians disarm almost 5,000 bombs every year, the national explosive ordnance disposal agency KSU said on their website. “1,000,000 tonnes of dormant bombs are still believed to be undiscovered beneath urban areas and farmland.”

The Marshall Islands, covered with coconut palms and pandanus trees, are in the Pacific Ocean. Possessing tropical beauty, they are also the land of remnants of the war.

Also read&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="At least 13,000 residents evacuated from German city after discovery of World War II-era bomb">At least 13,000 residents evacuated from German city after discovery of World War II-era bomb</a>

The United States and others across the Pacific Ocean are spending millions of dollars to remove unexploded ordnance. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of dormant bombs could be found in regions including Fiji, Palau, and the Solomon Islands.

(With inputs from agencies)

Police in Northern Ireland have ordered to evacuate more than 400 homes to remove what is suspected to be a World War II-era bomb The removal operation is expected to be a five-day process, police said on Sunday.

Police in Northern Ireland have ordered to evacuate more than 400 homes to remove what is suspected to be a World War II-era bomb The removal operation is expected to be a five-day process, police said on Sunday. The device was uncovered on Friday in Newtownards, an area of County Down, which is located 15 kilometres east of Belfast. “I appreciate the disruption that this has caused, however keeping people safe is paramount and we will not take any risks," North Down and Ards District Commander Superintendent Johnston McDowell said. “I want to thank those who may be affected for their patience now.” Also read Singapore detonates 100kg World War II-era bomb after thousands evacuated Police have taken all safety measures, created barricades, and advised drivers to avoid the area. They even arranged an emergency support centre for the residents who had vacated their homes. The Second World War lasted from 1 September 1939 to 2 September 1945. Ireland was never officially part of World War II. Other countries facing similar issues In Germany, technicians disarm almost 5,000 bombs every year, the national explosive ordnance disposal agency KSU said on their website. “1,000,000 tonnes of dormant bombs are still believed to be undiscovered beneath urban areas and farmland.” The Marshall Islands, covered with coconut palms and pandanus trees, are in the Pacific Ocean. Possessing tropical beauty, they are also the land of remnants of the war. Also read At least 13,000 residents evacuated from German city after discovery of World War II-era bomb The United States and others across the Pacific Ocean are spending millions of dollars to remove unexploded ordnance. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of dormant bombs could be found in regions including Fiji, Palau, and the Solomon Islands. (With inputs from agencies)

World War II bomb discovered in Northern Ireland; police evacuate 400 homes

American Airlines announced on Sunday (Aug 18) that it has cancelled its flights to and from Israel until April 2025, Israeli media reported. The airline extended its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport until next April.

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One of Russia's most active volcanoes in the far Eastern region of Kamchatka has erupted, spewing lava and ash as high as 8 kilometres above sea level, according to reports.

The Shiveluch volcano started sputtering after&nbsp;a 7.0 magnitude earthquake&nbsp;struck the far eastern region of Kamchatka on Sunday. The volcano is located about 280 miles away from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city, which has a population of about 180,000.

“According to visual evaluations, the ash column is rising as high as 8 kilometres (5 miles) above the sea level,” scientists from the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences told TASS, a state-owned Russian news agency.

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The earthquake that hit the region had the epicentre 108 km (67 miles) southeast of the nearest city at a depth of 6km (3.7 miles) under the sea level, according to Russian authorities.&nbsp;

No incidents of injuries or damage were reported, however, “buildings are now being examined for potential damage, with special attention paid to social facilities,” TASS reported.

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A video released by the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Russian Academy of Sciences shows the giant ash cloud over Shiveluch volcano, stretching 490 km (304 miles) east and southeast.

A "code red" warning for aircraft in the area has been issued following the eruption of Shiveluch by the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team as the ash cloud could pose a risk to flyers.

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Russian scientists have warned the residents that a much stronger earthquake of possibly 9.0 magnitude could hit southeastern Kamchatka within the next 24 hours.

According to the Russian reports, residents have claimed the tremors to be some of the strongest “in a long time”.

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One of Russia's most active volcanoes in the far Eastern region of Kamchatka has erupted, spewing lava and ash as high as 8 kilometres above sea level, according to reports.

One of Russia's most active volcanoes in the far Eastern region of Kamchatka has erupted, spewing lava and ash as high as 8 kilometres above sea level, according to reports. The Shiveluch volcano started sputtering after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the far eastern region of Kamchatka on Sunday. The volcano is located about 280 miles away from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky city, which has a population of about 180,000. “According to visual evaluations, the ash column is rising as high as 8 kilometres (5 miles) above the sea level,” scientists from the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences told TASS, a state-owned Russian news agency. Also read | Ukraine destroys second key bridge in Kursk; Russia captures another Ukrainian village The earthquake that hit the region had the epicentre 108 km (67 miles) southeast of the nearest city at a depth of 6km (3.7 miles) under the sea level, according to Russian authorities. No incidents of injuries or damage were reported, however, “buildings are now being examined for potential damage, with special attention paid to social facilities,” TASS reported. Epic Volcano Eruption in Kamchatka After Massive Earthquake The Shiveluch volcano erupted twice either side of a M7.2 quake off Russia's Far East coastline. 📹 Viktor Frolov, Volcanology & Seismology Institute, Far Eastern Branch (Russian Academy of Sciences) pic.twitter.com/CIwCxoJoKZ — RT_India (@RT_India_news) August 18, 2024 × A video released by the Institute of Volcanology and Seismology of the Russian Academy of Sciences shows the giant ash cloud over Shiveluch volcano, stretching 490 km (304 miles) east and southeast. A "code red" warning for aircraft in the area has been issued following the eruption of Shiveluch by the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team as the ash cloud could pose a risk to flyers. Also read | Japan lifts megaquake warning that feared magnitude 9 earthquake Russian scientists have warned the residents that a much stronger earthquake of possibly 9.0 magnitude could hit southeastern Kamchatka within the next 24 hours. According to the Russian reports, residents have claimed the tremors to be some of the strongest “in a long time”. (With inputs from agencies)

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In yet another show of Canada's patronage of anti-India separatist activities, dozens of pro-Khalistan protestors disrupted the India Day Parade in Canada’s Toronto on Sunday (August 18) as they created tensions during the Independence Day celebrations organised by the Indian diaspora.

A viral video on social media captured the purported clash between the pro-India and anti-India groups who came face to face in Toronto over the weekend. WION could not independently verify the video.&nbsp;

The parade, held on August 18 at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square, was reportedly one of the largest commemorations of India’s independence in the country.

The recent incident follows another such confrontation between Indian supporters and Khalistan separatists in an industrial area near Surrey, BC, on India’s Independence Day.&nbsp;

The Toronto parade featured the "largest Indian flag outside India", along with several floats representing Indian states.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;India-Canada diplomatic spat deepens

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The Independence Day celebrations in Canada were held amid heightened security measures due to a purported counter rally by pro-Khalistan groups. New Delhi has not yet officially commented on the incident.&nbsp;

New Delhi has called on Ottawa to curb the activities of anti-India groups, arguing that such actions undermine the rule of law and threaten diplomatic relations.&nbsp;

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The India-Canada ties have nosedived since last September when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented about the so-called "credible allegations" linking Indian agents to the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has strongly denied the claims. India said in a statement that it rejects “any attempts to connect Government of India to such developments,” calling itself “a democratic polity with a strong commitment to rule of law.”

In recent months, pro-Khalistan activities in Canada have surged with open patronage from the Canadian state in the name of "freedom of speech" and have consequently drawn the ire of the Indian government.

(With inputs from agencies)

In yet another show of Canada's patronage of anti-India separatist activities, dozens of pro-Khalistan protestors disrupted the India Day Parade in Canada’s Toronto on Sunday (August 18) as they created tensions during the Independence Day celebrations organised by the Indian diaspora.

In yet another show of Canada's patronage of anti-India separatist activities, dozens of pro-Khalistan protestors disrupted the India Day Parade in Canada’s Toronto on Sunday (August 18) as they created tensions during the Independence Day celebrations organised by the Indian diaspora. A viral video on social media captured the purported clash between the pro-India and anti-India groups who came face to face in Toronto over the weekend. WION could not independently verify the video. The parade, held on August 18 at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square, was reportedly one of the largest commemorations of India’s independence in the country. The recent incident follows another such confrontation between Indian supporters and Khalistan separatists in an industrial area near Surrey, BC, on India’s Independence Day. The Toronto parade featured the "largest Indian flag outside India", along with several floats representing Indian states. Also watch | India-Canada diplomatic spat deepens × The Independence Day celebrations in Canada were held amid heightened security measures due to a purported counter rally by pro-Khalistan groups. New Delhi has not yet officially commented on the incident. New Delhi has called on Ottawa to curb the activities of anti-India groups, arguing that such actions undermine the rule of law and threaten diplomatic relations. Also read | Parliament honour for Nijjar shows Canada is killin' it at being Pakistan The India-Canada ties have nosedived since last September when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented about the so-called "credible allegations" linking Indian agents to the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India’s Ministry of External Affairs has strongly denied the claims. India said in a statement that it rejects “any attempts to connect Government of India to such developments,” calling itself “a democratic polity with a strong commitment to rule of law.” In recent months, pro-Khalistan activities in Canada have surged with open patronage from the Canadian state in the name of "freedom of speech" and have consequently drawn the ire of the Indian government. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada: Khalistan supporters disrupt Indian Independence Day celebrations

The United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (Aug 19) that the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war were maybe the "last chance" to reach an agreement to end the war.

The United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (Aug 19) that the ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war were maybe the "last chance" to reach an agreement to end the war. Blinken arrived in Israel's Tel Aviv on Sunday on another West Asia tour to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. This was Blinken's ninth trip to the region since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7, 2023. "This is a decisive moment -- probably the best, maybe the last, opportunity to get the hostages home, to get a ceasefire and to put everyone on a better path to enduring peace and security," Blinken said as he met Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The US secretary of state also met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 'Israel thwarting mediators' efforts' Hamas raised doubts about Blinken's latest Middle East visit as it accused Israel of undermining his efforts. Hamas said that it held Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu responsible for "thwarting the mediators' efforts", delaying an agreement and exposing Israeli hostages in Gaza to the same aggression faced by Palestinians. The mediating countries - Qatar, the United States and Egypt - have so far failed to narrow enough differences to reach an agreement in months of on-off negotiations, and violence continued unabated in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. Israeli strikes killed at least 21 people in Gaza on Sunday, Reuters reported citing Palestinian authorities. Truce talks to continue this week The talks towards the ceasefire would continue this week in Cairo, and Blinken would try to secure a breakthrough after the US put forward bridging proposals that the mediating countries believe would close gaps between the warring parties. There has been increased urgency to reach a ceasefire deal amid fears of escalation across the wider region. Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last month. Hamas has pushed for a ceasefire deal to end the war, while Israel has not been willing to agree to go beyond a temporary pause in the fighting. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Blinken meets Israel's Netanyahu amid ongoing truce talks

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.&nbsp;

The song in question is “Verknallt in einen Talahon", meaning 'In Love with a Talahon'.

The song made by Josua Waghubinger, who goes by his artist name Butterbro, peaked at 48 this month in Germany, the world's fourth largest music market, before falling. It is still among top 100, having gone down to 83 at the time of writing this.&nbsp;

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The music, vocals and artwork were entirely generated using artificial intelligence,&nbsp; using the AI platform Udio, reported The Guardian. Waghubinger said he made the song's chorus by feeding his own lyrics into Udio.

The song is conceived as a parody, using modern lyrics, and appears to stress on stereotypes about migrants, with beats reminiscent of Schlager pop. Schlager is a pop music genre that was popular in Europe in the 1960s.

Less than a month into its debut,&nbsp;the song&nbsp;has amassed 3.5 million streams on Spotify and went on to become third on its global viral hits chart. It's up on other streamers like Apple Music and Shazam too. Videos based on the song have gone viral on TikTok.

<h2>Why is German viral song Verknallt in einen Talahon seen as racist?</h2>

"'Talahon' is a term used variously with pride, with disdain, and also by far-right groups as a slur," said an article in Music Ally. "Very broadly, 'Talahon' describes young men with a migrant background, a specific clothing style, and who are stereotyped as having vulgar, aggressive behaviour, and a lack of respect towards women," it said.

"The song references a Germanised version of the Arabic expression “taeal huna”, meaning “come here” but now commonly used in Germany to describe groups of young men with immigrant backgrounds, often with derogatory overtones," The Guardian report said.

Watch: AI-generated song 'Heart on my sleeve' submitted for Grammy consideration

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Sample some lyrics and their racial and stereotypical undertones: The lover in the song is described as having "a Louis belt, a Gucci bag and Air Max trainers” and “smells like an entire perfume shop”.

The woman says her lover is “as sweet as baklava” when he gets angry. Baklava is a Turkish-origin pastry dessert, and Turks are among the largest immigrant groups in Germany.

While speaking to a music podcast Die Klangküche, Waghubinger, a hobby musician and IT professional, said he wanted to make a song "that made fun of overtly macho behaviour with a twinkle in the eye and without discriminating.”

His main motivation was to make it go viral on social media, he said.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/artificial-intelligence-the-future-of-music-or-its-biggest-threat-586655">Artificial Intelligence: The future of music or its biggest threat? </a>

The Guaridan quoted music writer Felicia Aghaye as writing that the song’s popularity is "doubly problematic because 'talahon' was firmly established as an insult among young Germans and Austrians against migrants."

"Rightwing groups, for example, use the term to create a bogeyman and stoke Islamophobia and xenophobia,” it quoted Aghaye, who added that the artist appears not to have understood the negative connotations of the term.

<h2>Udio, the controversial AI music platform</h2>

Udio is a text-to-music generative AI tool that can create music - vocals and instruments - from text prompts. It is facing multiple lawsuits about copright violation by music labels.

Earlier this month, Udio and another AI platform Suno, responded to the lawsuits citing 'fair use'.

“The premise of their case is that musical styles – the characteristic sounds of opera, or jazz, or rap music – are somehow proprietary. Decades of judicial precedent establishes that no company controls a genre or style of music,” it said in a filing at a New York court on August 1.

“Under longstanding doctrine, what Udio has done—use existing sound recordings as data to mine and analyze for the purpose of identifying patterns in the sounds of various musical styles, all to enable people to make their own new creations – is a quintessential ‘fair use’ under copyright law,” it added. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

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.

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. The song in question is “Verknallt in einen Talahon", meaning 'In Love with a Talahon'. The song made by Josua Waghubinger, who goes by his artist name Butterbro, peaked at 48 this month in Germany, the world's fourth largest music market, before falling. It is still among top 100, having gone down to 83 at the time of writing this. Also read: Grammys CEO issues clarification: AI-generated music not eligible for awards The music, vocals and artwork were entirely generated using artificial intelligence, using the AI platform Udio, reported The Guardian. Waghubinger said he made the song's chorus by feeding his own lyrics into Udio. The song is conceived as a parody, using modern lyrics, and appears to stress on stereotypes about migrants, with beats reminiscent of Schlager pop. Schlager is a pop music genre that was popular in Europe in the 1960s. Less than a month into its debut, the song has amassed 3.5 million streams on Spotify and went on to become third on its global viral hits chart. It's up on other streamers like Apple Music and Shazam too. Videos based on the song have gone viral on TikTok. Why is German viral song Verknallt in einen Talahon seen as racist? "'Talahon' is a term used variously with pride, with disdain, and also by far-right groups as a slur," said an article in Music Ally. "Very broadly, 'Talahon' describes young men with a migrant background, a specific clothing style, and who are stereotyped as having vulgar, aggressive behaviour, and a lack of respect towards women," it said. "The song references a Germanised version of the Arabic expression “taeal huna”, meaning “come here” but now commonly used in Germany to describe groups of young men with immigrant backgrounds, often with derogatory overtones," The Guardian report said. Watch: AI-generated song 'Heart on my sleeve' submitted for Grammy consideration × Sample some lyrics and their racial and stereotypical undertones: The lover in the song is described as having "a Louis belt, a Gucci bag and Air Max trainers” and “smells like an entire perfume shop”. The woman says her lover is “as sweet as baklava” when he gets angry. Baklava is a Turkish-origin pastry dessert, and Turks are among the largest immigrant groups in Germany. While speaking to a music podcast Die Klangküche, Waghubinger, a hobby musician and IT professional, said he wanted to make a song "that made fun of overtly macho behaviour with a twinkle in the eye and without discriminating.” His main motivation was to make it go viral on social media, he said. Also read: Artificial Intelligence: The future of music or its biggest threat? The Guaridan quoted music writer Felicia Aghaye as writing that the song’s popularity is "doubly problematic because 'talahon' was firmly established as an insult among young Germans and Austrians against migrants." "Rightwing groups, for example, use the term to create a bogeyman and stoke Islamophobia and xenophobia,” it quoted Aghaye, who added that the artist appears not to have understood the negative connotations of the term. Udio, the controversial AI music platform Udio is a text-to-music generative AI tool that can create music - vocals and instruments - from text prompts. It is facing multiple lawsuits about copright violation by music labels. Earlier this month, Udio and another AI platform Suno, responded to the lawsuits citing 'fair use'. “The premise of their case is that musical styles – the characteristic sounds of opera, or jazz, or rap music – are somehow proprietary. Decades of judicial precedent establishes that no company controls a genre or style of music,” it said in a filing at a New York court on August 1. “Under longstanding doctrine, what Udio has done—use existing sound recordings as data to mine and analyze for the purpose of identifying patterns in the sounds of various musical styles, all to enable people to make their own new creations – is a quintessential ‘fair use’ under copyright law,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

An AI-generated song on immigrants is killin' it on German charts. But here's the problem

Gaza has recorded its first polio case in 25 years, the Palestinian health ministry said on Friday, after UN chief Antonio Guterres called for pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children.

Tests in Jordan confirmed the disease in an unvaccinated 10-month-old from the central Gaza Strip, the health ministry in Ramallah said.

According to the United Nations, Gaza, now in its 11th month of war, has not registered a polio case for 25 years, although type 2 poliovirus was detected in samples collected from the territory's wastewater in June.

"Doctors suspected the presence of symptoms consistent with polio," the health ministry said. "After conducting the necessary tests in the Jordanian capital, Amman, the infection was confirmed."

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The case emerged shortly after Guterres called for two seven-day breaks in the Gaza war to vaccinate more than 640,000 children.

Poliovirus, most often spread through sewage and contaminated water, is highly infectious. It can cause deformities and paralysis, and is potentially fatal. It mainly affects children under the age of five.

The UN health and children's agencies said they had made detailed plans to reach children across the besieged Palestinian territory and could start this month.

But that would require pauses in the 10-month old war between Israel and Hamas, they said.

"Preventing and containing the spread of polio will take a massive, coordinated and urgent effort," Guterres told reporters at UN headquarters in New York.

"I am appealing to all parties to provide concrete assurances right away guaranteeing humanitarian pauses for the campaign."

The World Health Organization and UN children's fund UNICEF said they were planning two seven-day vaccination drives across the Gaza Strip, starting in late August, against type 2 poliovirus (cVDPV2).

Last month, it was announced that type 2 poliovirus had been detected in samples collected in Gaza on June 23.

"These pauses in fighting would allow children and families to safely reach health facilities and community outreach workers to get to children who cannot access health facilities for polio vaccination," the agencies said in a statement said.

<h2>Regional public health issue</h2>

After 25 years without polio, its re-emergence in the Gaza Strip would threaten neighbouring countries, it added.

"A ceasefire is the only way to ensure public health security in the Gaza Strip and the region."

During each round of the campaign, the health ministry in Gaza, alongside UN agencies, would provide "two drops of novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) to more than 640,000 children under 10 years of age".

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More than 1.6 million doses of nOPV2 were expected to transit through Israel's Ben Gurion Airport "by the end of August", the statement added.

The war was triggered by Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel which resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures.

On Thursday, the toll from Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza passed 40,000, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which does not provide a breakdown of civilian and militant casualties.

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Gaza has recorded its first polio case in 25 years, the Palestinian health ministry said on Friday, after UN chief Antonio Guterres called for pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children.

Gaza has recorded its first polio case in 25 years, the Palestinian health ministry said on Friday, after UN chief Antonio Guterres called for pauses in the Israel-Hamas war to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of children. Tests in Jordan confirmed the disease in an unvaccinated 10-month-old from the central Gaza Strip, the health ministry in Ramallah said. According to the United Nations, Gaza, now in its 11th month of war, has not registered a polio case for 25 years, although type 2 poliovirus was detected in samples collected from the territory's wastewater in June. "Doctors suspected the presence of symptoms consistent with polio," the health ministry said. "After conducting the necessary tests in the Jordanian capital, Amman, the infection was confirmed." Also read | Gaza war | Ongoing ceasefire negotiations maybe 'last chance' to...: Blinken The case emerged shortly after Guterres called for two seven-day breaks in the Gaza war to vaccinate more than 640,000 children. Poliovirus, most often spread through sewage and contaminated water, is highly infectious. It can cause deformities and paralysis, and is potentially fatal. It mainly affects children under the age of five. The UN health and children's agencies said they had made detailed plans to reach children across the besieged Palestinian territory and could start this month. But that would require pauses in the 10-month old war between Israel and Hamas, they said. "Preventing and containing the spread of polio will take a massive, coordinated and urgent effort," Guterres told reporters at UN headquarters in New York. "I am appealing to all parties to provide concrete assurances right away guaranteeing humanitarian pauses for the campaign." The World Health Organization and UN children's fund UNICEF said they were planning two seven-day vaccination drives across the Gaza Strip, starting in late August, against type 2 poliovirus (cVDPV2). Last month, it was announced that type 2 poliovirus had been detected in samples collected in Gaza on June 23. "These pauses in fighting would allow children and families to safely reach health facilities and community outreach workers to get to children who cannot access health facilities for polio vaccination," the agencies said in a statement said. Regional public health issue After 25 years without polio, its re-emergence in the Gaza Strip would threaten neighbouring countries, it added. "A ceasefire is the only way to ensure public health security in the Gaza Strip and the region." During each round of the campaign, the health ministry in Gaza, alongside UN agencies, would provide "two drops of novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) to more than 640,000 children under 10 years of age". Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Israel negotiators voice 'cautious optimism' over Gaza deal × More than 1.6 million doses of nOPV2 were expected to transit through Israel's Ben Gurion Airport "by the end of August", the statement added. The war was triggered by Hamas's unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel which resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. On Thursday, the toll from Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza passed 40,000, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which does not provide a breakdown of civilian and militant casualties. 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.

Gaza records first polio case in 25 years amid raging state of war

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is the nuclear watchdog of the United Nations (UN), warned on Saturday (Aug 17) that the safety situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was “deteriorating” after a nearby drone strike.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is the nuclear watchdog of the United Nations (UN), warned on Saturday (Aug 17) that the safety situation at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was “deteriorating” after a nearby drone strike. The plant, which was seized by Russia’s forces early in the war, has come under repeated attacks that both sides have accused each other of carrying out. Also read | Ukraine war: What is Kyiv's daring 'White Triangle' invasion? Earlier on Saturday, Russia accused Ukraine of dropping an explosive charge on a road near the occupied plant in southern Ukraine, a report by the news agency AFP said. IAEA calls for maximum restraint from all sides IAEA experts on the site were informed of the detonation near essential plant facilities on Saturday and immediately visited the area, the agency said in a statement. Experts reported that the damage seemed to have been caused by a drone equipped with an explosive payload, affecting the road between the plant's two main gates. “Yet again we see an escalation of the nuclear safety and security dangers facing the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,” the IAEA head, Rafael Grossi, said in the statement. “I remain extremely concerned and reiterate my call for maximum restraint from all sides,” he added. The UN watchdog also pointed out that the nuclear safety situation at the plant was deteriorating. Intense military activity reported near the plant The IAEA team on site also reported intense military activity over the past week in the area, including very close to the Zaporizhzhia plant. “The team has heard frequent explosions, repetitive heavy machine-gun and rifle fire and artillery at various distances from the plant,” it said. Since the Ukraine war began in late February 2022, the IAEA has repeatedly urged restraint, saying it fears reckless military action could trigger a serious nuclear accident at the plant. Last weekend, Kyiv and Moscow traded blame after a fire broke out at a cooling tower at the plant. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is deteriorating, UN agency warns

At least 14 people were killed and 18 injured in a bus crash in southern Bolivia, police said Saturday.

The accident occurred on Friday night, when a bus swerved and crashed into a cliff on a busy road connecting the city of Tarija, about 880 kilometers (546 miles) south of the capital La Paz, with the central city of Santa Cruz.

One survivor told the Tarija Conecta news outlet it appeared that the vehicle's brakes had failed.

Tarija police chief Jose Illanes said 14 people died at the scene and 18 received treatment for injuries.

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According to government data, road accidents kill about 1,400 people on average every year in Bolivia, a country of about 12 million people.&nbsp;

Most accidents are due to driver error or mechanical failures.

Last month, 22 people died and 16 were injured in western Bolivia when a truck and bus collided head-on.

A similar accident in April claimed 14 lives.

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At least 14 people were killed and 18 injured in a bus crash in southern Bolivia, police said Saturday. The accident occurred on Friday night, when a bus swerved and crashed into a cliff on a busy road connecting the city of Tarija, about 880 kilometers (546 miles) south of the capital La Paz, with the central city of Santa Cruz.

At least 14 people were killed and 18 injured in a bus crash in southern Bolivia, police said Saturday. The accident occurred on Friday night, when a bus swerved and crashed into a cliff on a busy road connecting the city of Tarija, about 880 kilometers (546 miles) south of the capital La Paz, with the central city of Santa Cruz. One survivor told the Tarija Conecta news outlet it appeared that the vehicle's brakes had failed. Tarija police chief Jose Illanes said 14 people died at the scene and 18 received treatment for injuries. Also read: UK faces claims for COVID-19 vaccine damages; over 14,000 seek compensation According to government data, road accidents kill about 1,400 people on average every year in Bolivia, a country of about 12 million people. Most accidents are due to driver error or mechanical failures. Last month, 22 people died and 16 were injured in western Bolivia when a truck and bus collided head-on. A similar accident in April claimed 14 lives. 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.

Southern Bolivia bus crash claims 14 lives, 18 injured

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (August 17)&nbsp;said&nbsp;that his army is "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine has been conducting a major ground offensive for over 11 days.

His remarks followed Moscow's accusation that Kyiv&nbsp;had destroyed a key bridge in the border region, as part of Ukrainian&nbsp;efforts to disrupt supply lines and troop movements in the area.

<h2>Russian officials accuse&nbsp;Ukraine of targeting key&nbsp;bridge</h2>

On Friday (August 16), Russian officials accused Ukraine of targeting a strategically important bridge in the Kursk region, close to the ongoing conflict. The region's governor, Alexei Smirnov, stated that the bridge, located in the Glushkovsky district about 11 kilometres (seven miles) from the border, had been destroyed.

Aerial footage released by Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk appeared to show the bridge being struck by a high-speed projectile, collapsing in a cloud of smoke. "Ukrainian pilots are executing precise strikes on enemy strongholds, equipment concentrations, as well as on enemy logistics centers and supply routes," he said on Telegram.

<h2>Germany&nbsp;to cut&nbsp;military assistance to Kyiv by half in 2025: Report</h2>

Germany, the second-largest donor of aid to Ukraine, plans to cut its bilateral military assistance&nbsp;by half in 2025, according to a report by news agency AFP citing&nbsp;a parliamentary source on Saturday.

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Instead, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government plans to rely on funds generated from frozen Russian assets to continue supporting Ukraine, with no plans for additional aid beyond the four billion euros ($4.4 billion) already allocated in next year's budget. This year's aid from Berlin reportedly totalled eight billion euros.

To make up for the difference, Germany is looking to create a financial instrument using frozen Russian assets within the framework of the G7 and the European Union, the&nbsp;finance ministry source told AFP.

<h2>Russia&nbsp;captures another village </h2>

On Friday, Russia claimed its forces had captured another village near Pokrovsk, a key Ukrainian-held logistics hub that is crucial for supplying troops and towns along the eastern front.

Russian forces have been slowly advancing towards the town for months reportedly&nbsp;capturing a series of small villages in recent weeks.

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(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (August 17) said that his army is "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine has been conducting a major ground offensive for over 11 days.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday (August 17) said that his army is "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine has been conducting a major ground offensive for over 11 days. His remarks followed Moscow's accusation that Kyiv had destroyed a key bridge in the border region, as part of Ukrainian efforts to disrupt supply lines and troop movements in the area. Russian officials accuse Ukraine of targeting key bridge On Friday (August 16), Russian officials accused Ukraine of targeting a strategically important bridge in the Kursk region, close to the ongoing conflict. The region's governor, Alexei Smirnov, stated that the bridge, located in the Glushkovsky district about 11 kilometres (seven miles) from the border, had been destroyed. Aerial footage released by Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk appeared to show the bridge being struck by a high-speed projectile, collapsing in a cloud of smoke. "Ukrainian pilots are executing precise strikes on enemy strongholds, equipment concentrations, as well as on enemy logistics centers and supply routes," he said on Telegram. Germany to cut military assistance to Kyiv by half in 2025: Report Germany, the second-largest donor of aid to Ukraine, plans to cut its bilateral military assistance by half in 2025, according to a report by news agency AFP citing a parliamentary source on Saturday. Also read: IDF kills 27 in separate attacks in Gaza, Lebanon; Hamas dismisses truce claim Instead, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government plans to rely on funds generated from frozen Russian assets to continue supporting Ukraine, with no plans for additional aid beyond the four billion euros ($4.4 billion) already allocated in next year's budget. This year's aid from Berlin reportedly totalled eight billion euros. To make up for the difference, Germany is looking to create a financial instrument using frozen Russian assets within the framework of the G7 and the European Union, the finance ministry source told AFP. Russia captures another village On Friday, Russia claimed its forces had captured another village near Pokrovsk, a key Ukrainian-held logistics hub that is crucial for supplying troops and towns along the eastern front. Russian forces have been slowly advancing towards the town for months reportedly capturing a series of small villages in recent weeks. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine tightens grip in Russia's Kursk; Germany slashes military aid to Kyiv

It has emerged that the chiefs of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) knew about Hamas's October 7 attacks that led to the ongoing state of war in Gaza which has killed over 40,000 people so far. Meanwhile, a 'big fish' theory has emerged in the&nbsp;Kolkata doctor's sexual assault and murder case.

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Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intelligence chiefs knew about Hamas' plans to conduct the October 7 attacks, more than a year in advance but never told the senior military and political leaders about it, a report in&nbsp;The Times of Israel,&nbsp;citing&nbsp;Channel 12&nbsp;has claimed.

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It has emerged that the chiefs of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) knew about Hamas's October 7 attacks that led to the ongoing state of war in Gaza which has killed over 40,000 people so far.

It has emerged that the chiefs of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) knew about Hamas's October 7 attacks that led to the ongoing state of war in Gaza which has killed over 40,000 people so far. Meanwhile, a 'big fish' theory has emerged in the Kolkata doctor's sexual assault and murder case. Click here to read more: IDF chiefs knew about October 7 attacks in advance but never informed top officials: Report Israel Defense Forces (IDF) intelligence chiefs knew about Hamas' plans to conduct the October 7 attacks, more than a year in advance but never told the senior military and political leaders about it, a report in The Times of Israel, citing Channel 12 has claimed. 'Big fish' theory emerges in Kolkata doctor sexual assault, murder case; Nirbhaya's mother speaks up Colleagues of a Kolkata trainee doctor, who was sexually assaulted and murdered earlier this month, have said that she paid the price for knowing the alleged murky activities that certain higher-ups in the hospital were engaged in. The Kolkata victim was found murdered hours after she went to the medical college seminar hall to rest. Extreme misogyny to be classed as terrorism under UK government's new plans The UK government under its new plans to combat radicalisation will treat extreme misogyny as terrorism, according to multiple media reports. MPOX outbreak: WHO declared Mpox outbreak as 'global health emergency' × US presidential election: Harris-Walz campaign to spend $370 million on digital, TV ads The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign said on Saturday (Aug 17) that it planned to spend at least $370 million on digital and television ads between Labor Day and November 5 (the day of the US presidential election).

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According to the Ukrainian air force on Sunday, Ukrainian troops have attacked another bridge in the Kursk region of Russia in an effort to impede Moscow's military activities there. "Minus one more bridge. The Air Force aviation continues to deprive the enemy of logistical capabilities with precision air strikes," Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said, publishing a video of the attack.

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A square called "Good Maharaja Square" or "dobrego maharadzy" is located in the heart of Warsaw, the Polish capital. The Square has a strong Indian connection and pays tribute to Jam Saheb Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja from Nawanagar, Gujarat. He was popularly known as the "Good Maharaja" in Poland and played a key role during World War II by providing sanctuary to over a thousand Polish youngsters.

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The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign said on Saturday (Aug 17) that it planned to spend at least $370 million on digital and television ads between Labor Day and November 5 (the day of the US presidential election).

The Kamala Harris-Tim Walz campaign said on Saturday (Aug 17) that it planned to spend at least $370 million on digital and television ads between Labor Day and November 5 (the day of the US presidential election). In a memo, Deputy Campaign Managers Quentin Fulks and Rob Flaherty said that the campaign this weekend placed $170 million in TV reservations, which came on top of $200 million in digital reservations. What do the reservations include? Citing the campaign, a report by Bloomberg said that the reservations included time during major sporting events and “high-viewership moments” like the season premieres of Grey’s Anatomy and the Golden Bachelorette and were intended to introduce Harris to voters and not let Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump define her. Also read | Kamala Harris pledges to tackle costs, build houses, lower taxes in economy speech The report said that the Harris-Walz campaign placed more than $200 million in digital reservations on platforms like Hulu, Roku, Youtube, Spotify and Pandora. For August, Trump and his allied super-PACs booked about 60 per cent of the ad time, reversing the advertising advantage Democrats have had for most of the campaign. Trump-aligned Preserve America PAC launched its first round of advertising during the Olympics in July and plans to spend about $60 million through Labor Day, Bloomberg reported citing a source. Both campaigns injected millions of dollars Both campaigns have injected millions of dollars worth of television ads since Harris entered the presidential race. As of August 14, the presidential campaigns and their allies have already bought or reserved $247 million in ad spending to run this month, 19 per cent more than they did in all of August 2020 Harris surges ahead of Trump in new poll A recent poll suggested that Kamala Harris was starting to grow on North Carolina voters and they were more than willing to vote for her. This analysis came as Harris is touted to beat Trump in the region. This poll came right after Trump visited North Carolina's Ashville on Wednesday. Speaking to supporters in Asheville, Trump steered clear of broadsides challenging Harris' racial identity and spoke about policy in more detail than he has at other recent events. But he continued to throw personal insults at her, at one point calling her "stupid" and denigrating her laugh as a cackle. (With inputs from agencies)

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The UK government under its new plans to combat radicalisation will treat extreme misogyny as terrorism, according to multiple media reports.&nbsp;

The Labour government intends to tackle violence against women and girls in the same way as "Islamist and far-Right extremism". Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has ordered a review of the counter-terrorism strategy to address the issue as the current guidance might be too narrow in its outlook.&nbsp;

"For too long, governments have failed to address the rise in extremism, both online and on our streets, and we’ve seen the number of young people radicalised online grow. Hateful incitement of all kinds fractures and frays the very fabric of our communities and our democracy,” Cooper was quoted as saying by The Telegraph.&nbsp;

“Action against extremism has been badly hollowed out in recent years, just when it should have been needed most," she added.&nbsp;

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According to the Labour MP, the review would help "identify gaps" in the existing policy that need to be addressed to punish those using harmful and hateful beliefs.&nbsp;

“That work will underpin a new strategic approach to countering extremism from government, working closely with communities to build consensus and impetus for our plans.”&nbsp;

The review is expected to be completed later this fall and will be unveiled by the Home Office next year.&nbsp;

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<h2>Increased violence against women and girls&nbsp;</h2>

The government's plans to dub misogyny on the same level as terrorism comes after a&nbsp;report by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) on&nbsp;violence against women and girls (VAWG) stated it was a national emergency.&nbsp;

The report revealed that two million women in the UK are estimated to be victims if violence, perpetrated by men each year.&nbsp;

"We estimate that at least one in every 12 women will be a victim of VAWG every year (two&nbsp;million victims) and one in 20 adults in England and Wales will be a perpetrator of VAWG every year (2.3 million perpetrators). These are cautious estimates as we know much crime goes unreported and in policing we often only see the tip of the iceberg," the report noted.&nbsp;

The report and police chiefs also warned of young men being “radicalised” online by influencers such as Andrew Tate.

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The UK government under its new plans to combat radicalisation will treat extreme misogyny as terrorism, according to multiple media reports. The Labour government intends to tackle violence against women and girls in the same way as "Islamist and far-Right extremism".

The UK government under its new plans to combat radicalisation will treat extreme misogyny as terrorism, according to multiple media reports. The Labour government intends to tackle violence against women and girls in the same way as "Islamist and far-Right extremism". Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has ordered a review of the counter-terrorism strategy to address the issue as the current guidance might be too narrow in its outlook. "For too long, governments have failed to address the rise in extremism, both online and on our streets, and we’ve seen the number of young people radicalised online grow. Hateful incitement of all kinds fractures and frays the very fabric of our communities and our democracy,” Cooper was quoted as saying by The Telegraph. “Action against extremism has been badly hollowed out in recent years, just when it should have been needed most," she added. Watch | UK Riots: Families’ Grief Hijacked by Far-Right | Gravitas × According to the Labour MP, the review would help "identify gaps" in the existing policy that need to be addressed to punish those using harmful and hateful beliefs. “That work will underpin a new strategic approach to countering extremism from government, working closely with communities to build consensus and impetus for our plans.” The review is expected to be completed later this fall and will be unveiled by the Home Office next year. Also read | Female tutor jailed for abusing underage boy in UK in second such case in two months Increased violence against women and girls The government's plans to dub misogyny on the same level as terrorism comes after a report by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) on violence against women and girls (VAWG) stated it was a national emergency. The report revealed that two million women in the UK are estimated to be victims if violence, perpetrated by men each year. "We estimate that at least one in every 12 women will be a victim of VAWG every year (two million victims) and one in 20 adults in England and Wales will be a perpetrator of VAWG every year (2.3 million perpetrators). These are cautious estimates as we know much crime goes unreported and in policing we often only see the tip of the iceberg," the report noted. The report and police chiefs also warned of young men being “radicalised” online by influencers such as Andrew Tate. (With inputs from agencies)

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The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.

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The father of the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital&nbsp;alleged that his daughter's body was cremated hurriedly, even though there were already three other bodies at the crematorium.

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Days after the brutal rape and murder of a medic in India's West Bengal triggered widespread protests, another case of sexual assault has come to light. A 21-year-old college-going student in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, was raped by an unknown man in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 18) morning.

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The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.

The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. In other news, Ukraine announced on Sunday that it had targeted a second crucial bridge in Russia's Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow's supply lines as Kyiv's ongoing incursion into Russian territory continued into its second week. Meanwhile, Russia intensified its efforts in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have taken control of another village close to the Ukrainian-held logistics centre of Pokrovsk. Click on the headlines to read more Kolkata doctor rape-murder case: Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance The Supreme Court of India on Sunday (August 18) took suo motu cognisance of the shocking and brutal rape and murder of a trainee female doctor at the RG Kar Hospital premises in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state. Ukraine destroys second key bridge; Russia captures another Ukrainian village Ukraine announced on Sunday that it had targeted a second crucial bridge in Russia's Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow's supply lines as Kyiv's ongoing incursion into Russian territory continued into its second week. Meanwhile, Russia intensified its efforts in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have taken control of another village close to the Ukrainian-held logistics centre of Pokrovsk. Blinken arrives in Israel; Netanyahu blames Hamas for ceasefire stalemate as Gaza conflict death toll hits 40K The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reported a grim milestone on Sunday (Aug 18). The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has claimed the lives of at least 40,099 people in the Gaza Strip. WHO pushes for mpox vaccine production surge as death toll in DRC nears 550 An outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has claimed more than 500 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as per reports. Victim’s dad accuses officials of rushed cremation, slams CM Mamata Banerjee The father of the trainee doctor who was brutally raped and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital alleged that his daughter's body was cremated hurriedly, even though there were already three other bodies at the crematorium. Hezbollah leader Fuad Shukr was lured to his apartment via phone call, minutes before deadly Israeli strike Hezbollah deputy leader Fuad Shukr was lured to his seventh-floor residence from his second-floor office in Beirut last month when he was killed in an airstrike, a report in newspaper Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has claimed. Hurricane Debby's dark secret: Storm floats cocaine stash worth over $1.6mn to Florida beaches Hurricane Debby, which recently left behind a trail of deadly destruction in Southeast Florida, also brought with it more than 100 pounds (45.36 kg) of cocaine. Another day, another rape? 21-year-old raped in India's Bengaluru, days after heinous Kolkata rape-murder Days after the brutal rape and murder of a medic in India's West Bengal triggered widespread protests, another case of sexual assault has come to light. A 21-year-old college-going student in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, was raped by an unknown man in the wee hours of Sunday (Aug 18) morning. 'He will be in the team...,' BCCI secretary Jay Shah on pacer Mayank Yadav's spot in team for Australia Tests Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has declined to comment on IPL speedster Mayank Yadav's participation in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. Actor Alain Delon, heartthrob of French cinema, dies aged 88 French actor Alain Delon, who melted the hearts of millions of film fans whether playing a murderer, hoodlum or hitman in his postwar heyday, has died, French media reported on Sunday. He was 88.

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