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A court in Turkey on Monday (Aug 12) ordered the arrest of a woman for criticising the recent government ban on the social media platform Instagram, the news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday citing local media.

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Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed.&nbsp;

Trump was speaking to&nbsp;Elon Musk on Monday (Aug 12) on X (formerly Twitter) when he made the rather bizarre comment which reiterated his campaign policy regarding climate change.&nbsp;

"The biggest threat is not global warming, where the ocean is going to rise one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years," Trump told Musk.

"You'll have more oceanfront property, right? The biggest threat is not that. The biggest threat is nuclear warming, because we have five countries now that have significant nuclear power, and we have to not allow anything to happen with stupid people like Biden."

It is not the first instance when Trump has sidestepped the conversation around global warming. After the first presidential debate, Trump criticised Joe Biden for the latter's claim that the "only existential threat to humanity is climate change".&nbsp;

“He [Biden] said it again last night, that global warming is an existential threat. And I say that the thing that’s an existential threat is not global warming, where the ocean will rise – maybe, it may go down, also – but it may rise one-eighth of an inch in the next 497 years, they say. One-eighth," said Trump at a rally in Virginia.&nbsp;

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<h2>What does data suggest?</h2>

However, Trump's claims were quickly debunked as NASA reported earlier this year that the current global average sea level rise in 2023 was 0.17 inches per year - more than double the rate in 1993.&nbsp;

"The total rise is equivalent to draining a quarter of Lake Superior into the ocean over the course of a year," NASA said.&nbsp;

Simply put, sea level rise was already more than an eighth of an inch annually and was accelerating, NASA added. Notably, the NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite observations.&nbsp;

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Democrats have cornered Trump on the issue by claiming that the former prez may&nbsp;withdraw from the Paris Agreement if he comes to power again.

The Paris Agreement is an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed.

Former US President Donald Trump has once again dismissed the threat of climate change, saying that rising sea levels would lead to more oceanfront properties being developed. Trump was speaking to Elon Musk on Monday (Aug 12) on X (formerly Twitter) when he made the rather bizarre comment which reiterated his campaign policy regarding climate change. "The biggest threat is not global warming, where the ocean is going to rise one-eighth of an inch over the next 400 years," Trump told Musk. "You'll have more oceanfront property, right? The biggest threat is not that. The biggest threat is nuclear warming, because we have five countries now that have significant nuclear power, and we have to not allow anything to happen with stupid people like Biden." It is not the first instance when Trump has sidestepped the conversation around global warming. After the first presidential debate, Trump criticised Joe Biden for the latter's claim that the "only existential threat to humanity is climate change". “He [Biden] said it again last night, that global warming is an existential threat. And I say that the thing that’s an existential threat is not global warming, where the ocean will rise – maybe, it may go down, also – but it may rise one-eighth of an inch in the next 497 years, they say. One-eighth," said Trump at a rally in Virginia. Watch | Trump rally shooting: Elon Musk condemns attack endorses Trump What does data suggest? However, Trump's claims were quickly debunked as NASA reported earlier this year that the current global average sea level rise in 2023 was 0.17 inches per year - more than double the rate in 1993. "The total rise is equivalent to draining a quarter of Lake Superior into the ocean over the course of a year," NASA said. Simply put, sea level rise was already more than an eighth of an inch annually and was accelerating, NASA added. Notably, the NASA-led analysis is based on a sea level dataset featuring more than 30 years of satellite observations. Also read | Musk-Trump interview: Trump claims, ‘Illegal immigration saved my life’ Democrats have cornered Trump on the issue by claiming that the former prez may withdraw from the Paris Agreement if he comes to power again. The Paris Agreement is an important milestone in global efforts to address climate change which has drawn a collective commitment by nearly every country in the world to combat this pressing issue. (With inputs from agencies)

'More oceanfront property, right?': Trump dismisses climate change threat leading to sea-level rise

Former United States president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt last month, said on Monday (Aug 12) that he would go back in October to the same place where he was shot.

Trump was shot on July 13 while he was addressing a rally in&nbsp;Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter, identified as Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service agents. Trump was not seriously wounded but was injured in his right ear.

<h2>'We're going back to Butler...'</h2>

During a social media discussion with billionaire Elon Musk on X, Trump said on Monday, "...we're going back to&nbsp;Butler&nbsp;and we're going to come back in October. We're all set up and the people are fantastic in&nbsp;Butler. It's a big, it's a great area."

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The discussion on X was hit by a massive cyber attack. Musk blamed the difficulties&nbsp;on a distributed denial-of-service attack, a type of cyber attack in which a server or network is flooded with traffic in an attempt to shut it down, though his claim was not confirmed.

More than 1 million people were listening as the conversation started, according to a counter on X.

Talking about the day when he was shot, Trump said there was a small group of people behind him and his team in the grandstand.&nbsp;

"And you look at it as it was taking place and normally they'd be running. They didn't leave, they saw that I was hurt. They saw a lot of blood and they saw that I went down. And it's almost like they wanted to be with me," the Republican presidential candidate added.&nbsp;

<h2>A warning by local police before assassination attempt</h2>

Last week, the Secret Service's Acting Director Ronald Rowe said that&nbsp;local police in Pennsylvania warned that there was a man with a gun on a roof before the July 13 attempted assassination of&nbsp;Donald&nbsp;Trump, but the message did not reach its agents on time.

Also watch | Race To Power:&nbsp;Is Trump rattled by support for Harris?

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Local authorities and Secret Service agents were using different communications channels, which prevented the warning from getting through before Crooks opened fire, Rower told reporters.

"In the final 30 seconds - which has been the focus of what happened before the assailant opened fire - there (were) clearly radio transmissions that may have happened on that local radio net that we did not have," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt last month, said on Monday (Aug 12) that he would go back in October to the same place where he was shot.

Former United States president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who survived an assassination attempt last month, said on Monday (Aug 12) that he would go back in October to the same place where he was shot. Trump was shot on July 13 while he was addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooter, identified as Thomas Crooks, was shot dead by Secret Service agents. Trump was not seriously wounded but was injured in his right ear. 'We're going back to Butler...' During a social media discussion with billionaire Elon Musk on X, Trump said on Monday, "...we're going back to Butler and we're going to come back in October. We're all set up and the people are fantastic in Butler. It's a big, it's a great area." Also read | Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack The discussion on X was hit by a massive cyber attack. Musk blamed the difficulties on a distributed denial-of-service attack, a type of cyber attack in which a server or network is flooded with traffic in an attempt to shut it down, though his claim was not confirmed. More than 1 million people were listening as the conversation started, according to a counter on X. Talking about the day when he was shot, Trump said there was a small group of people behind him and his team in the grandstand. "And you look at it as it was taking place and normally they'd be running. They didn't leave, they saw that I was hurt. They saw a lot of blood and they saw that I went down. And it's almost like they wanted to be with me," the Republican presidential candidate added. A warning by local police before assassination attempt Last week, the Secret Service's Acting Director Ronald Rowe said that local police in Pennsylvania warned that there was a man with a gun on a roof before the July 13 attempted assassination of Donald Trump, but the message did not reach its agents on time. Also watch | Race To Power: Is Trump rattled by support for Harris? × Local authorities and Secret Service agents were using different communications channels, which prevented the warning from getting through before Crooks opened fire, Rower told reporters. "In the final 30 seconds - which has been the focus of what happened before the assailant opened fire - there (were) clearly radio transmissions that may have happened on that local radio net that we did not have," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump assassination attempt: Ex-US president says he will go back to the place where he was shot

Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack.&nbsp;

In other news,&nbsp;The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.&nbsp;

Click on the links to read more...

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The interview started almost 40 minutes late before Musk informed about the alleged cyberattack. According to X, at one point more than 960,000 accounts were on Spaces watching the interview.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced with the conversation by asking Trump about the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally last month.

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The high-profile resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina were legal, the interim government's head Muhammad Yunus said during the weekend.

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The premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a&nbsp;CBS&nbsp;report.&nbsp;

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Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack. In other news, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Elon Musk's highly-anticipated interview with former US President Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter) was off to a shaky start due to a possible cyberattack. In other news, The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Click on the links to read more... Trump's interview with Musk on X hit by 'massive' cyberattack The interview started almost 40 minutes late before Musk informed about the alleged cyberattack. According to X, at one point more than 960,000 accounts were on Spaces watching the interview. Musk-Trump interview: Trump claims, ‘Illegal immigration saved my life’ Elon Musk's highly anticipated interview with former President Donald Trump commenced with the conversation by asking Trump about the assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally last month. Resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to Hasina were legal: Yunus The high-profile resignations of Bangladeshi officials close to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina were legal, the interim government's head Muhammad Yunus said during the weekend. FBI probing if Iran hacked Trump's presidential campaign The premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a CBS report. WATCH | Israel-Iran Crisis: Major Iranian attack to be launched on Israel within days? ×

Morning news brief: Putin vows to expel enemy from Kursk; Trump, Musk interview hit by cyberattack, & more

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed Ukraine's incursion into Russian soil, the largest since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Ukraine controls around 1,000 square kilometres in Kursk, claims Ukraine's General Oleksandr Syrskyi. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine advances 12km deep into Kursk, admits Russian official

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages and extensive areas of land just a week into Kyiv's unexpected cross-border incursion.

On Monday (Aug 12) Putin held a meeting with local officials from the border regions as including Russia’s top security, government and law enforcement personnel.

Aleksey Smirnov, head of the Kursk region, informed Putin that 28 settlements in his region were now under Ukrainian control, adding that Ukrainian troops had managed to advance some 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) into the territory across a 25-mile (40-kilometer) wide stretch of the border.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on Monday that approximately 386 square miles (1,000 square kilometres) of Russian territory were now under Ukrainian control.

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The Russian president said the invasion was an attempt by Ukraine to progress its negotiation position.

“But what kind of negotiations can we even talk about with people who indiscriminately strike at civilians, at civilian infrastructure, or try to create threats to nuclear power facilities. What can we even talk about with them?” Putin said.

Putin instructed his security chiefs to expel the Ukrainian forces, “The key task is certainly before the Ministry of Defense: to push out, expel the enemy from our territories and along with the border guard service, ensure reliable protection of the state border.”

<h2>Russia evacuates over 76,000 in Kursk region</h2>

Russia evacuated more than 76,000 people from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region following Ukraine's incursion into the region earlier this week.&nbsp;

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The Russian emergencies ministry released a video clip it said showed evacuees arriving at the city of Oryol, 140 kilometres north of Kursk.

<h2>Zelensky acknowledges incursion</h2>

On Saturday (Aug 10), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time acknowledged that his country's military was fighting in the Kursk region, and said that the operation was part of Kyiv's drive to restore justice following the Russian invasion in 2022.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages and extensive areas of land just a week into Kyiv's unexpected cross-border incursion.

Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to "expel the enemy" from Russian territory after it was reported that Ukrainian forces had taken control of numerous Russian villages and extensive areas of land just a week into Kyiv's unexpected cross-border incursion. On Monday (Aug 12) Putin held a meeting with local officials from the border regions as including Russia’s top security, government and law enforcement personnel. Aleksey Smirnov, head of the Kursk region, informed Putin that 28 settlements in his region were now under Ukrainian control, adding that Ukrainian troops had managed to advance some 7.5 miles (12 kilometres) into the territory across a 25-mile (40-kilometer) wide stretch of the border. Meanwhile, Ukrainian military chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on Monday that approximately 386 square miles (1,000 square kilometres) of Russian territory were now under Ukrainian control. VIDEO | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russia's Kursk × The Russian president said the invasion was an attempt by Ukraine to progress its negotiation position. “But what kind of negotiations can we even talk about with people who indiscriminately strike at civilians, at civilian infrastructure, or try to create threats to nuclear power facilities. What can we even talk about with them?” Putin said. Putin instructed his security chiefs to expel the Ukrainian forces, “The key task is certainly before the Ministry of Defense: to push out, expel the enemy from our territories and along with the border guard service, ensure reliable protection of the state border.” Russia evacuates over 76,000 in Kursk region Russia evacuated more than 76,000 people from areas bordering Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region following Ukraine's incursion into the region earlier this week. Also read | Ukraine to unleash ‘BAD’ robot dogs on Russian forces in attempt to mitigate losses The Russian emergencies ministry released a video clip it said showed evacuees arriving at the city of Oryol, 140 kilometres north of Kursk. Zelensky acknowledges incursion On Saturday (Aug 10), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time acknowledged that his country's military was fighting in the Kursk region, and said that the operation was part of Kyiv's drive to restore justice following the Russian invasion in 2022. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin vows to expel enemy from Russian territory as Ukraine claims control of 1,000 sq. km

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.&nbsp;

“We can confirm the FBI is investigating the matter,” the agency said in a statement on Monday (Aug 12).&nbsp;

Additionally, the premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a CBS report.&nbsp;

Notably, it was Trump's campaign last week that claimed it had been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were involved in&nbsp;stealing and distributing internal documents.

The hackers reportedly distributed documents and a dossier on Trump's vice-presidential pick, JD Vance. Apparently, a US media outlet received emails with the campaign material, starting July 22, from a source that refused to identify themselves.&nbsp;

The document was dated Feb. 23, almost five months before Trump selected Vance as his running mate.

"These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process," Donald Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement.&nbsp;

"The Iranians know that President Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House. Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications is doing the bidding of America's enemies and doing exactly what they want," Cheung added.

Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) stated that Trump's campaign was sent a phishing email which led to the hacking attempt. A phishing email is designed to look trustworthy but once a user clicks on the malicious link, the hacker is able to enter their network.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Trump said the hackers were "only able to gather publicly available information" but raised further concerns about the threat of another Iranian attack.&nbsp;

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<h2>What did Microsoft say?&nbsp;</h2>

The allegations by the Trump campaign surfaced a day after Microsoft in a report revealed that&nbsp;Iran was evolving its tactics for the elections which is likely to have global implications.

"A group run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence unit sent a spear-phishing email to a high-ranking official of a presidential campaign” and “another group with assessed links to the IRGC compromised a user account with minimal access permissions at a county-level government,” the report said.

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The report added that another Tehran-backed group had been launching "secret" news sites that used AI to lift content from legitimate news sites, and targeted US voters on opposite sides of the political spectrum.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a probe to ascertain whether Iranian state actors were behind the recent hacking attempt on Donald Trump's presidential campaign. “We can confirm the FBI is investigating the matter,” the agency said in a statement on Monday (Aug 12). Additionally, the premier security agency is investigating if the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign was also targeted by the Iranian hackers, according to a CBS report. Notably, it was Trump's campaign last week that claimed it had been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing internal documents. The hackers reportedly distributed documents and a dossier on Trump's vice-presidential pick, JD Vance. Apparently, a US media outlet received emails with the campaign material, starting July 22, from a source that refused to identify themselves. The document was dated Feb. 23, almost five months before Trump selected Vance as his running mate. "These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election and sow chaos throughout our Democratic process," Donald Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement. "The Iranians know that President Trump will stop their reign of terror just like he did in his first four years in the White House. Any media or news outlet reprinting documents or internal communications is doing the bidding of America's enemies and doing exactly what they want," Cheung added. Microsoft’s Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) stated that Trump's campaign was sent a phishing email which led to the hacking attempt. A phishing email is designed to look trustworthy but once a user clicks on the malicious link, the hacker is able to enter their network. Meanwhile, Trump said the hackers were "only able to gather publicly available information" but raised further concerns about the threat of another Iranian attack. Watch | US elections 2024: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris say they've agreed to Sept 10 debate What did Microsoft say? The allegations by the Trump campaign surfaced a day after Microsoft in a report revealed that Iran was evolving its tactics for the elections which is likely to have global implications. "A group run by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence unit sent a spear-phishing email to a high-ranking official of a presidential campaign” and “another group with assessed links to the IRGC compromised a user account with minimal access permissions at a county-level government,” the report said. Also read | Microsoft researchers report Iran hackers targeting US officials before election The report added that another Tehran-backed group had been launching "secret" news sites that used AI to lift content from legitimate news sites, and targeted US voters on opposite sides of the political spectrum. (With inputs from agencies)

FBI probing if Iran hacked Trump's presidential campaign

Israel expects a major Iranian attack to be launched within days. Reports are indicating that Israeli intelligence officials believe that Iran has settled on attacking Israel in the coming days. Iran's expected retaliation could even come before scheduled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel on the 15th of August.

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Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the ongoing Gaza war told Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, just three days ahead of a fresh round of truce talks, CNN reported on Sunday (Aug 11) citing an Israeli source.

Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the ongoing Gaza war told Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, just three days ahead of a fresh round of truce talks, CNN reported on Sunday (Aug 11) citing an Israeli source. Whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wanted a ceasefire deal was uncertain. Earlier, two other Israeli sources told CNN that Prime Minister Netanyahu's allies told the media and government officials that "Bibi" (Netanyahu's nickname) was ready to make a deal, regardless of the impact on his governing coalition. Also read | Gaza war: Israel expands evacuation orders in Gaza Strip following school attack However, the Israeli security establishment remained considerably more skeptical about Netanyahu’s willingness to strike a deal given fierce opposition from far-right ministers in his coalition. One of the above two Israeli sources told the network that no one knew what Netanyahu wanted. Hamas doubtful of participating in Aug 15 truce talks Though the Qatari and Egyptian mediators said that Yahya Sinwar wanted a ceasefire deal, Hamas on Sunday cast doubt on its participation in the fresh round of talks on Thursday (Aug 15). In a statement, Hamas said it demanded the mediators to present a plan to implement what they presented to the movement and agreed upon on July 2, "based on United States (US) President Joe Biden's vision and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution, and to compel the occupation to do so, instead of going for further negotiation rounds or new proposals." Why this stance by Hamas? Citing officials, CNN reported that this stance of Hamas was influenced by an Israeli strike on the Al-Tabin school complex compound in the Gaza Strip that killed at least 100 people. Also watch | Is Lebanon in 'regional' war with Israel? × The school compound was housing displaced Palestinian families. The Israeli strike drew international condemnation. One of the above two Israeli sources further told the network that US officials made it clear to their Israeli counterparts that the time to reach a truce deal was now to avoid a wider regional war. (With inputs from agencies)

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Palestinians fled southern Gaza's main city on Sunday as Israel warned of a new military operation, a day after one of the deadliest reported strikes in more than 10 months of war.

The fighting in the besieged Gaza Strip between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants since Hamas's October 7 attack has sent tensions soaring across the region, including in the occupied West Bank, where medics said an Israeli man was killed Sunday in a shooting.

Intense diplomacy in recent days sought to avert a wider war in the Middle East following the killings of Iran-aligned militant leaders, while international mediators invited Israel and Hamas to resume stalled talks towards a long-sought Gaza truce and hostage-release deal.

AFP journalists said hundreds of Palestinians fled northern neighbourhoods of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's main city already ravaged by months of bombardment and battles, after Israel issued fresh evacuation orders in the early morning.

The military dropped leaflets and sent mobile phone messages warning of "dangerous combat" in Al-Jalaa district and telling Palestinian residents to leave the area, which until Sunday was designated a humanitarian safe zone.

Similar evacuation orders have preceded major military incursions, often forcing Palestinians displaced numerous times by the war to pack up and leave for safety.

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said that "just in the past few days, more than 75,000 people have been displaced in southwest Gaza." The entire territory has a population of about 2.4 million people.

The military said in a statement that its forces were "about to operate against the terrorist organisations in the area", calling on "the remaining population left in the Al-Jalaa neighbourhood to temporarily evacuate".

Families gathered their meagre belongings as crowds of people left Al-Jalaa, some loading mattresses, clothing, and cooking utensils into pick-up trucks. Others took to the road on foot.

Umm Sami Shahada, a 55-year-old displaced Palestinian, said she had "fled Gaza City at the start of the war for Khan Yunis", hoping to find shelter.

"My daughter was killed in bombardment, so we went to Rafah, then we came back here, and now with this new evacuation order, we don't know where to go", she said.

<h3>- 'Torn into pieces' -</h3>

In northern Gaza, an Israeli air strike on Friday killed at least 93 people at a religious school housing displaced Palestinians, according to civil defence rescuers, sparking international condemnation.

Israel said it targeted militants operating out of Gaza City's Al-Tabieen school and mosque with "precise munitions", declaring that "at least 19 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated".

The death toll, which AFP could not independently verify, would be one of the largest from a single strike since the war began.

Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency in Hamas-run Gaza, said on Sunday that identifying the victims could take at least two days as "we have many bodies torn into pieces" and "shredded or burnt by the bombs".

Hamas, in a statement, called Arab and Muslim nations to "take effective decisions" to stop the war and demanded an urgent UN Security Council meeting to force Israel "to stop the aggression and genocide".

The Palestinian group, which has named its Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar to succeed slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh, has yet to respond to an invitation from US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators for truce negotiations on August 15&nbsp;Israel has accepted.

Haniyeh was killed during a visit to Tehran on July 31, an attack blamed on Israel, which has not claimed responsibility. But hours earlier, it&nbsp;killed the military chief of Lebanese Hamas ally Hezbollah in a strike on Beirut.

Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other regional allies have vowed retaliation, spurring fears of a wider conflagration.

US President Joe Biden, asked what his message was to Iran, responded: "Don't."

<h3>- 'Decisive step' -</h3>

The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures.

Militants also seized 251 people, 111 of whom are still held captive in Gaza, including 39 the military says are dead.

Israel's retaliatory military offensive in Gaza has killed at least 39,790 people, according to the territory's health ministry, which does not provide details on civilian and militant deaths.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Sunday that "an end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step towards a regional de-escalation".

Hamas officials, some analysts and critics in Israel have said Netanyahu has sought to prolong the fighting for political gain.

Witnesses told AFP that Israel carried out a strike on Khan Yunis, wounding several people.

"Civilians... were shopping in the market when a missile hit," said resident Awad Barbakh.

The military said its air forces hit militants in Rafah, further south, and "struck approximately 30 Hamas terror targets" across Gaza over the past day.

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In the northern West Bank, emergency services said an Israeli man was shot dead and another wounded in what the military described as a "terrorist" attack.

Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967, when it also seized the Gaza Strip, from which it withdrew in 2005, but later imposed a crippling blockade followed by a siege shortly after October 7.

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas is due to visit Moscow next week to discuss the Gaza war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, official Russian media said, citing the Palestinian ambassador.

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Palestinians fled southern Gaza's main city on Sunday as Israel warned of a new military operation, a day after one of the deadliest reported strikes in more than 10 months of war.

Palestinians fled southern Gaza's main city on Sunday as Israel warned of a new military operation, a day after one of the deadliest reported strikes in more than 10 months of war. The fighting in the besieged Gaza Strip between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants since Hamas's October 7 attack has sent tensions soaring across the region, including in the occupied West Bank, where medics said an Israeli man was killed Sunday in a shooting. Intense diplomacy in recent days sought to avert a wider war in the Middle East following the killings of Iran-aligned militant leaders, while international mediators invited Israel and Hamas to resume stalled talks towards a long-sought Gaza truce and hostage-release deal. AFP journalists said hundreds of Palestinians fled northern neighbourhoods of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza's main city already ravaged by months of bombardment and battles, after Israel issued fresh evacuation orders in the early morning. The military dropped leaflets and sent mobile phone messages warning of "dangerous combat" in Al-Jalaa district and telling Palestinian residents to leave the area, which until Sunday was designated a humanitarian safe zone. Similar evacuation orders have preceded major military incursions, often forcing Palestinians displaced numerous times by the war to pack up and leave for safety. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, said that "just in the past few days, more than 75,000 people have been displaced in southwest Gaza." The entire territory has a population of about 2.4 million people. The military said in a statement that its forces were "about to operate against the terrorist organisations in the area", calling on "the remaining population left in the Al-Jalaa neighbourhood to temporarily evacuate". Families gathered their meagre belongings as crowds of people left Al-Jalaa, some loading mattresses, clothing, and cooking utensils into pick-up trucks. Others took to the road on foot. Umm Sami Shahada, a 55-year-old displaced Palestinian, said she had "fled Gaza City at the start of the war for Khan Yunis", hoping to find shelter. "My daughter was killed in bombardment, so we went to Rafah, then we came back here, and now with this new evacuation order, we don't know where to go", she said. - 'Torn into pieces' - In northern Gaza, an Israeli air strike on Friday killed at least 93 people at a religious school housing displaced Palestinians, according to civil defence rescuers, sparking international condemnation. Israel said it targeted militants operating out of Gaza City's Al-Tabieen school and mosque with "precise munitions", declaring that "at least 19 Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists were eliminated". The death toll, which AFP could not independently verify, would be one of the largest from a single strike since the war began. Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency in Hamas-run Gaza, said on Sunday that identifying the victims could take at least two days as "we have many bodies torn into pieces" and "shredded or burnt by the bombs". Hamas, in a statement, called Arab and Muslim nations to "take effective decisions" to stop the war and demanded an urgent UN Security Council meeting to force Israel "to stop the aggression and genocide". The Palestinian group, which has named its Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar to succeed slain political leader Ismail Haniyeh, has yet to respond to an invitation from US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators for truce negotiations on August 15 Israel has accepted. Haniyeh was killed during a visit to Tehran on July 31, an attack blamed on Israel, which has not claimed responsibility. But hours earlier, it killed the military chief of Lebanese Hamas ally Hezbollah in a strike on Beirut. Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other regional allies have vowed retaliation, spurring fears of a wider conflagration. US President Joe Biden, asked what his message was to Iran, responded: "Don't." - 'Decisive step' - The Gaza war began with Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,198 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli figures. Militants also seized 251 people, 111 of whom are still held captive in Gaza, including 39 the military says are dead. Israel's retaliatory military offensive in Gaza has killed at least 39,790 people, according to the territory's health ministry, which does not provide details on civilian and militant deaths. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Sunday that "an end to the war in Gaza would be a decisive step towards a regional de-escalation". Hamas officials, some analysts and critics in Israel have said Netanyahu has sought to prolong the fighting for political gain. Witnesses told AFP that Israel carried out a strike on Khan Yunis, wounding several people. "Civilians... were shopping in the market when a missile hit," said resident Awad Barbakh. The military said its air forces hit militants in Rafah, further south, and "struck approximately 30 Hamas terror targets" across Gaza over the past day. Also watch | Gaza crisis: 'Violence, sexual assault' in Israeli prisons × In the northern West Bank, emergency services said an Israeli man was shot dead and another wounded in what the military described as a "terrorist" attack. Israel has occupied the West Bank since 1967, when it also seized the Gaza Strip, from which it withdrew in 2005, but later imposed a crippling blockade followed by a siege shortly after October 7. Palestinian Authority leader Mahmud Abbas is due to visit Moscow next week to discuss the Gaza war with Russian President Vladimir Putin, official Russian media said, citing the Palestinian ambassador. 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.

Gazans flee as Israeli forces push into Khan Yunis

A Ukrainian security official said on Sunday (Aug 11) that the aim of the military's offensive in Russia's Kursk region was to stabilise the situation in Russia.

A Ukrainian security official said on Sunday (Aug 11) that the aim of the military's offensive in Russia's Kursk region was to stabilise the situation in Russia. Speaking to the news agency AFP, the official said, "The aim is to stretch the positions of the enemy, to inflict maximum losses and to destabilise the situation in Russia as they are unable to protect their own border." Last Tuesday, Ukrainian forces pierced deep into the Kursk border region. The assault appeared to catch the Kremlin off guard, with the Russian Army rushing in reserve troops, tanks, aviation, artillery and drones in a bid to quash it. Also read | Ukraine war: Russia evacuates over 76,000 in Kursk region; Zelensky acknowledges operation This was Ukraine's largest incursion into Russian territory since the start of the war in February 2022, leaving southwestern parts of Russia vulnerable before reinforcement started arriving. Kyiv launched this operation from the Sumy region. Russian authorities rushed to evacuate thousands of residents in Kursk and announced a local state of emergency in the region. Zelensky acknowledges offensive Ukraine had been tightlipped about the operation until President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged that his country's forces were fighting in Kursk. In his nightly video address on Saturday, President Zelensky said that the operation was part of Kyiv's drive to restore justice following the Russian invasion. Zelensky added he had discussed the operation with top Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi. Meanwhile, the Sumy region also came under retaliatory fire, and authorities there planned to evacuate some 20,000 people from the border zone. Also watch | Ukraine war: Russian jets bomb own territory in desperate defence × Zelensky said on Sunday Russia had launched nearly 2,000 cross-border strikes on Sumy from Kursk and that such strikes deserved a Ukrainian response. "Artillery, mortars, drones. We also record missile strikes, and each such strike deserves a fair response," the Ukrainian leader said. Fire breaks out at nuclear plant In the latest news from the ongoing war, a fire broke out at the now-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, with both countries reporting no sign of elevated radiation. The United Nations (UN) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that its experts saw strong, dark smoke coming from the northern area of the plant following multiple explosions. It was not yet known what led to the fire. A report by the news agency Reuters said that Zelensky accused Russia of lighting the fire which he said was visible from the Kyiv-held city of Nikopol, which looks out onto the Russian-held plant. Meanwhile, a Russian-installed official in the occupied south of Ukraine accused Kyiv's forces of causing the fire by shelling the nearby city of Enerhodar. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine war: Aim of Kursk offensive is to destabilise situation in Russia, says Kyiv

The elusive artist Banksy has confirmed he painted swimming piranhas on to a City of London Police sentry box, which was first spotted on Sunday morning. The glass-fronted box on Ludgate Hill - near The Old Bailey and St Paul's Cathedral - has been transformed to look like an aquarium.

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Greece's worst wildfire this year spread into the Athens suburbs on Monday, forcing hundreds of people to flee as it torched trees, homes, and cars overnight and choked busy roads with smoke and ash.

The government has called in help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that is burning out of control for a second day, fanned by gale force winds that pushed it from the wooded hills north of the city.

Firefighters said flames, threatening apartment blocks, schools, and businesses, had reached the deepest into the capital for over two decades.

More than 700 firefighters, backed by volunteers, 199 fire engines, and 35 waterbombing aircraft, have been battling the conflagration that broke out at 3 p.m. on Sunday near the village of Varnavas, 35 km (20 miles) north of Athens.

Greece has activated the European Civil protection mechanism and is expecting assistance from France, Italy, and the Czech Republic with aircraft and firefighters. It has also been offered help by Spain and Turkey.

"The situation remains extremely difficult," said Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, a fire brigade spokesperson. "There are continuous flare-ups, constantly creating new outbreaks and spreading rapidly, aided by very strong winds."

Summers in Greece have long been marked by wildfires, but hotter, drier weather linked to climate change has made blazes more frequent and intense. Wildfires fanned by extreme heat have also raged in parts of Spain and the Balkans.

As the flames closed in on backyards on the outskirts of Athens, some residents in the wooded and hilly Penteli neighbourhood stayed put, trying to put out pockets of fire using hoses or tree branches as smoke swirled around them.

"It hurts, we have grown up in the forest, we feel great sadness and anger," said 24-year-old resident Marina Kalogerakou, her mouth and nose covered by a red bandana as she poured a bucket of water on a burning tree stump.

Another resident, Pantelis Kyriazis, crashed his car as he tried to escape the encroaching flames. "I couldn't see, I hit a pine tree and this is what happened," he said, gesturing towards his damaged car and nursing a bleeding elbow.

Columns of smoke rose over the horizon and a burning smell cloaked Athens. The fire reached Vrilissia, around 14 km (8 miles) from the heart of the capital, albeit with highways separating the suburb from the city centre.

To the north, at the epicentre of the fire, firefighters and residents took stock of the damage: abandoned homes and vehicles gutted by fire; hillsides blackened; trees reduced to sticks.

"Thirty years I was building all this," said 81-year-old Vassilis Stroubelis as he stood in the entrance of his damaged home. "Thirty years and bam."

<h2>Residents evacuated</h2>

There were so far no reports of deaths. Thirteen people were treated by rescuers and medical staff for smoke inhalation and two firefighters for burns, Vathrakogiannis said.

More than 30 areas were forced to evacuate residents, along with at least three hospitals, and power cuts occurred in parts of the wider Athens region. Passenger ferries heading to the port of Rafina northeast of the capital were diverted.

In the community of Rampentosa, north of Athens, 75-year-old Michalis Tsourtis said he fled when he heard flames coming towards him "with a roar".

But others stayed behind, lamenting that they had been left to their own devices.

"Three, four policemen came to tell us to leave. We know that if we leave, no one will defend our house," 71-year-old Sofia Giannopoulou said.

Police had so far helped evacuate more than 250 people, and some residents spent the night in shelters.

The southeastern Mediterranean country this year experienced its warmest winter on record and is on track for its hottest ever summer. Large areas of Greece, including the location of this week's blaze, have seen little or no rain for months.

Greece is on high fire alert at least until Thursday, with strong winds and temperatures forecast to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Authorities have called for an emergency response involving the army, police, and volunteers during that period.

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Greece's worst wildfire this year spread into the Athens suburbs on Monday, forcing hundreds of people to flee as it torched trees, homes, and cars overnight and choked busy roads with smoke and ash.

Greece's worst wildfire this year spread into the Athens suburbs on Monday, forcing hundreds of people to flee as it torched trees, homes, and cars overnight and choked busy roads with smoke and ash. The government has called in help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that is burning out of control for a second day, fanned by gale force winds that pushed it from the wooded hills north of the city. Firefighters said flames, threatening apartment blocks, schools, and businesses, had reached the deepest into the capital for over two decades. More than 700 firefighters, backed by volunteers, 199 fire engines, and 35 waterbombing aircraft, have been battling the conflagration that broke out at 3 p.m. on Sunday near the village of Varnavas, 35 km (20 miles) north of Athens. Greece has activated the European Civil protection mechanism and is expecting assistance from France, Italy, and the Czech Republic with aircraft and firefighters. It has also been offered help by Spain and Turkey. "The situation remains extremely difficult," said Vassilis Vathrakogiannis, a fire brigade spokesperson. "There are continuous flare-ups, constantly creating new outbreaks and spreading rapidly, aided by very strong winds." Summers in Greece have long been marked by wildfires, but hotter, drier weather linked to climate change has made blazes more frequent and intense. Wildfires fanned by extreme heat have also raged in parts of Spain and the Balkans. As the flames closed in on backyards on the outskirts of Athens, some residents in the wooded and hilly Penteli neighbourhood stayed put, trying to put out pockets of fire using hoses or tree branches as smoke swirled around them. "It hurts, we have grown up in the forest, we feel great sadness and anger," said 24-year-old resident Marina Kalogerakou, her mouth and nose covered by a red bandana as she poured a bucket of water on a burning tree stump. Another resident, Pantelis Kyriazis, crashed his car as he tried to escape the encroaching flames. "I couldn't see, I hit a pine tree and this is what happened," he said, gesturing towards his damaged car and nursing a bleeding elbow. Columns of smoke rose over the horizon and a burning smell cloaked Athens. The fire reached Vrilissia, around 14 km (8 miles) from the heart of the capital, albeit with highways separating the suburb from the city centre. To the north, at the epicentre of the fire, firefighters and residents took stock of the damage: abandoned homes and vehicles gutted by fire; hillsides blackened; trees reduced to sticks. "Thirty years I was building all this," said 81-year-old Vassilis Stroubelis as he stood in the entrance of his damaged home. "Thirty years and bam." Residents evacuated There were so far no reports of deaths. Thirteen people were treated by rescuers and medical staff for smoke inhalation and two firefighters for burns, Vathrakogiannis said. More than 30 areas were forced to evacuate residents, along with at least three hospitals, and power cuts occurred in parts of the wider Athens region. Passenger ferries heading to the port of Rafina northeast of the capital were diverted. In the community of Rampentosa, north of Athens, 75-year-old Michalis Tsourtis said he fled when he heard flames coming towards him "with a roar". But others stayed behind, lamenting that they had been left to their own devices. "Three, four policemen came to tell us to leave. We know that if we leave, no one will defend our house," 71-year-old Sofia Giannopoulou said. Police had so far helped evacuate more than 250 people, and some residents spent the night in shelters. The southeastern Mediterranean country this year experienced its warmest winter on record and is on track for its hottest ever summer. Large areas of Greece, including the location of this week's blaze, have seen little or no rain for months. Greece is on high fire alert at least until Thursday, with strong winds and temperatures forecast to reach up to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Authorities have called for an emergency response involving the army, police, and volunteers during that period. 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.

Greece battles largest wildfire of the year, calls for EU assistance

Ukrainian troops have advanced some 1,000 km into Russian territory with Moscow terming it an effort by terrorists to destabilise the country in the latest continuing tensions between Kyiv and Moscow. Watch this video to know more.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine says it controls 1,000 square km in Russia

Former Twitter executive Bruce Daisley has called for "personal sanctions" and even an "arrest warrant" against Elon Musk if he is found to be inciting public disorder through his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).&nbsp;

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In an opinion piece in The Guardian, Daisley, the ex-Twitter vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, argues that tech billionaires like Musk should not be allowed to stir discord without facing personal consequences.&nbsp;

He suggests that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer should "beef up" online safety laws and reassess whether the media regulator Ofcom is equipped to handle "the blurringly fast actions of the likes of Musk".

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Daisley argues that the threat of personal sanctions would be more effective in curbing the behaviour of tech executives than corporate fines, potentially impacting their jet-setting lifestyles.&nbsp;

"In my experience, that threat of personal sanction is much more effective on executives than the risk of corporate fines," he wrote.

Daisley described Musk as behaving like a "teenager on the bus with no headphones, creating lots of noise" and suggests that an arrest warrant could serve as a strong deterrent.

"Were Musk to continue stirring up unrest, an arrest warrant for him might produce fireworks from his fingertips, but as an international jet-setter, it would have the effect of focussing his mind."

His comments come in the wake of violent unrest in the UK, stoked by fake social media claims about the identity of the attacker after a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance class.&nbsp;

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Musk has come under fire for inflammatory posts, including one in which he claimed that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. This post was condemned by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander as "unacceptable."&nbsp;

In another, Musk called Starmer "two-tier Keir" and a "hypocrite" over his approach to policing. He has also shared a false post suggesting that the UK PM was planning to set up "detainment camps" in the Falkland Islands. This post was later deleted.

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Bruce Daisley calls for Starmer's government to legislate more robustly to control what is permissible on social media.

"Musk's actions should be a wake-up call for Starmer's government to quietly legislate to take back control of what we collectively agree is permissible on social media," he said.

"In the short term, Musk and fellow executives should be reminded of their criminal liability for their actions under existing laws. Britain’s Online Safety Act 2023 should be beefed up with immediate effect," adds Daisley.

He criticises the notion of "free speech" promoted by tech companies, arguing that it is driven more by financial considerations than by genuine principles.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Twitter executive Bruce Daisley has called for "personal sanctions" and even an "arrest warrant" against Elon Musk if he is found to be inciting public disorder through his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter).

Former Twitter executive Bruce Daisley has called for "personal sanctions" and even an "arrest warrant" against Elon Musk if he is found to be inciting public disorder through his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Musk's 'blurringly fast' actions In an opinion piece in The Guardian, Daisley, the ex-Twitter vice-president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, argues that tech billionaires like Musk should not be allowed to stir discord without facing personal consequences. He suggests that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer should "beef up" online safety laws and reassess whether the media regulator Ofcom is equipped to handle "the blurringly fast actions of the likes of Musk". Also read | Trump takes credit for LA 2028 Olympics, slams Obama: 'Got the job done' Daisley argues that the threat of personal sanctions would be more effective in curbing the behaviour of tech executives than corporate fines, potentially impacting their jet-setting lifestyles. "In my experience, that threat of personal sanction is much more effective on executives than the risk of corporate fines," he wrote. Daisley described Musk as behaving like a "teenager on the bus with no headphones, creating lots of noise" and suggests that an arrest warrant could serve as a strong deterrent. "Were Musk to continue stirring up unrest, an arrest warrant for him might produce fireworks from his fingertips, but as an international jet-setter, it would have the effect of focussing his mind." His comments come in the wake of violent unrest in the UK, stoked by fake social media claims about the identity of the attacker after a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift themed dance class. Elon Musk's inflammatory posts Musk has come under fire for inflammatory posts, including one in which he claimed that "civil war is inevitable" in the UK. This post was condemned by Justice Minister Heidi Alexander as "unacceptable." In another, Musk called Starmer "two-tier Keir" and a "hypocrite" over his approach to policing. He has also shared a false post suggesting that the UK PM was planning to set up "detainment camps" in the Falkland Islands. This post was later deleted. Also read | Iran: Javad Zarif resigns as vice-president over ‘dissatisfaction’, dual citizenship row What solution is there? Bruce Daisley calls for Starmer's government to legislate more robustly to control what is permissible on social media. "Musk's actions should be a wake-up call for Starmer's government to quietly legislate to take back control of what we collectively agree is permissible on social media," he said. "In the short term, Musk and fellow executives should be reminded of their criminal liability for their actions under existing laws. Britain’s Online Safety Act 2023 should be beefed up with immediate effect," adds Daisley. He criticises the notion of "free speech" promoted by tech companies, arguing that it is driven more by financial considerations than by genuine principles. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk a ‘teenager on the bus with no headphones’, should face ‘arrest warrant’, says ex-Twitter chief

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Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed&nbsp;—&nbsp;a supporter of former PM Imran Khan&nbsp;—&nbsp;in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

In other news,&nbsp;Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the&nbsp;Shakahola forest last year.

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Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army.

Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army. In other news, Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year. Click on the headlines to read more Pakistan army arrests former ISI chief Faiz Hameed; court martial proceedings initiated Pakistan army on Monday (August 12) announced the arrest of former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed. Court martial proceedings have been initiated against Hameed — a supporter of former PM Imran Khan — in connection with a housing scheme scandal, said the Pakistan army. Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, self-proclaimed pastor behind Kenya starvation cult goes on trial Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, the cult leader behind one of the worst cult-related tragedies in the world, went on trial Monday (August 12) in Kenya. The self-proclaimed pastor is behind the death of nearly 450 people whose bodies were discovered in the Shakahola forest last year. London stabbing: Girl, 11, woman stabbed at Leicester Square; suspect arrested Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square. Pak authorites crack down on 'fake' tourists heading to Middle East to beg Multiple passengers have been disembarked from flights by immigration staff at airports to curb the rising numbers of Pakistani nationals being involved in begging in Middle Eastern countries, according to a report by Dawn. Hindenburg report: $5bn mutual fund money invested in 10 Adani Group companies As much as $4.98 billion (Rs 41,814 crore) worth of investments have been made by mutual funds in 10 companies belonging to the Adani Group, a report by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research has revealed. Iran's 2015 nuclear deal negotiator Javad Zarif resigns from new post Iran's former foreign minister Javad Zarif, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, announced on Monday (August 12) that he has resigned as the nation's vice president for strategic affairs. Gaza war | Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants ceasefire deal: Mediators tell Israel Qatari and Egyptian mediators in the ongoing Gaza war told Israel that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar wants a ceasefire deal, just three days ahead of a fresh round of truce talks, CNN reported on Sunday (Aug 11) citing an Israeli source. Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, or LG who will hoist flag on Independence Day? Here's the controversy Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in a letter to Lt Governor VK Saxena, has said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi would hoist the tricolour on Independence Day in his stead. Here's how much cash prize Indian athletes receive for winning medals at Paris India finished the Paris Olympics 2024 campaign with six medals - four by individuals and two in team events, including one by the men's hockey team. Among the six medals won by India, five were bronze and one was silver, bagged by Neeraj Chopra in the men's javelin throw. Are You Sure?! Ep 1 and 2 Highlights: Jungkook and Jimin’s travel show is fun Jung Kook and Jimin can’t stop having fun. With their latest travel show Are You Sure?! that is currently streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar, the two BTS stars are experiencing life and giving new meaning to adventures.

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Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square.

A 32-year-old man&nbsp;has been detained by the Met Police and they believe there weren't "any outstanding suspects." The girl is hospitalised, and her injuries are not life-threatening. The woman also sustained minor injuries and is undergoing treatment.

The Met police said that the incident was not terror-related. “Officers are at the scene of a stabbing in Leicester Square. A man has been arrested and is in custody. Two victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman, have been taken to hospital and we await an update on their condition,” police said in a statement.

Shortly after the attack, several police officers were still at the scene next to the Lego store on Swiss Court, just off the square itself. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said paramedics were called at 11:36 BST to reports of a stabbing.

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“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer. We also dispatched members of our tactical response unit. We treated a child and an adult at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre," they told BBC.

Soon after the incident, multiple police officers remained on the scene near the Lego store on Swiss Court, close to the square. A spokesperson from the London Ambulance Service stated that paramedics were alerted at 11:36 BST to a reported stabbing.

This incident comes at a time when the situation in UK remains volatile, with rioters clashing with police and chanting anti-immigration and Islamophobic slogans. The unrest has been fuelled by right-wing activists spreading false information on social media about a knife attack that left three girls dead at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.

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Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square.

Just days after the Southport stabbing incident that threw the United Kingdom into a period of unrest, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman were stabbed in London's Leicester Square. A 32-year-old man has been detained by the Met Police and they believe there weren't "any outstanding suspects." The girl is hospitalised, and her injuries are not life-threatening. The woman also sustained minor injuries and is undergoing treatment. The Met police said that the incident was not terror-related. “Officers are at the scene of a stabbing in Leicester Square. A man has been arrested and is in custody. Two victims, an 11-year-old girl and a 34-year-old woman, have been taken to hospital and we await an update on their condition,” police said in a statement. Shortly after the attack, several police officers were still at the scene next to the Lego store on Swiss Court, just off the square itself. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said paramedics were called at 11:36 BST to reports of a stabbing. Also read: Sweden's proposed 'snitch law' against immigrants creates stir and concern “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic and an incident response officer. We also dispatched members of our tactical response unit. We treated a child and an adult at the scene and took them to a major trauma centre," they told BBC. Soon after the incident, multiple police officers remained on the scene near the Lego store on Swiss Court, close to the square. A spokesperson from the London Ambulance Service stated that paramedics were alerted at 11:36 BST to a reported stabbing. This incident comes at a time when the situation in UK remains volatile, with rioters clashing with police and chanting anti-immigration and Islamophobic slogans. The unrest has been fuelled by right-wing activists spreading false information on social media about a knife attack that left three girls dead at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iran's former foreign minister Javad Zarif, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, announced on Monday (August 12) that he has resigned as the nation's vice president for strategic affairs.

His resignation comes less than two weeks after his appointment by Iran's newly elected reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Javad Zarif took to the social media platform, X, to explain his resignation.&nbsp;

He expressed concerns that his continued presence in the government could be perceived as disruptive.&nbsp;

"To avoid any suspicions or excuses for disrupting the work of the government… I resigned from the position of vice president for strategic affairs last week."

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He also expressed disappointment with the composition of the newly proposed 19-member cabinet, particularly the lack of diversity and inclusion of women, youth, and ethnic groups, which he had hoped to see.

"I am ashamed that I could not implement, in a decent way, the expert opinion of the committees (responsible for selecting candidates) and achieve the inclusion of women, youth and ethnic groups, as I had promised," Zarif stated.&nbsp;

Just a day earlier, on Sunday, Pezeshkian presented his cabinet to the parliament for approval — only including one woman.

His dissatisfaction was compounded by the inclusion of conservatives from the previous government of Ebrahim Raisi in the proposed cabinet, a move that drew criticism from Iran's reformist camp.

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Zarif also acknowledged facing pressure due to his children's US citizenship, which conflicts with an Iranian law enacted in October 2022. This law prohibits the appointment of those "who themselves, their children or their spouse have dual citizenship" to sensitive jobs and positions.

In his resignation message, Zarif clarified that his decision was "not a sign of regret or disappointment with dear Dr Pezeshkian or opposition to realism; rather, it means doubting my usefulness as a vice president for strategic affairs."

Zarif served as Iran's top diplomat from 2013 to 2021 under President Hassan Rouhani. He gained international recognition for his role in the negotiations leading to the 2015 nuclear accord, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).&nbsp;

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Iran's former foreign minister Javad Zarif, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, announced on Monday (August 12) that he has resigned as the nation's vice president for strategic affairs.

Iran's former foreign minister Javad Zarif, who played a pivotal role in negotiating the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, announced on Monday (August 12) that he has resigned as the nation's vice president for strategic affairs. His resignation comes less than two weeks after his appointment by Iran's newly elected reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian. Why did he resign? Javad Zarif took to the social media platform, X, to explain his resignation. He expressed concerns that his continued presence in the government could be perceived as disruptive. "To avoid any suspicions or excuses for disrupting the work of the government… I resigned from the position of vice president for strategic affairs last week." Also read | Paul Nthenge Mackenzie, self-proclaimed pastor behind Kenya starvation cult goes on trial He also expressed disappointment with the composition of the newly proposed 19-member cabinet, particularly the lack of diversity and inclusion of women, youth, and ethnic groups, which he had hoped to see. "I am ashamed that I could not implement, in a decent way, the expert opinion of the committees (responsible for selecting candidates) and achieve the inclusion of women, youth and ethnic groups, as I had promised," Zarif stated. Just a day earlier, on Sunday, Pezeshkian presented his cabinet to the parliament for approval — only including one woman. His dissatisfaction was compounded by the inclusion of conservatives from the previous government of Ebrahim Raisi in the proposed cabinet, a move that drew criticism from Iran's reformist camp. Also read | Pakistan army arrests former ISI chief Faiz Hameed; court martial proceedings initiated Zarif also acknowledged facing pressure due to his children's US citizenship, which conflicts with an Iranian law enacted in October 2022. This law prohibits the appointment of those "who themselves, their children or their spouse have dual citizenship" to sensitive jobs and positions. In his resignation message, Zarif clarified that his decision was "not a sign of regret or disappointment with dear Dr Pezeshkian or opposition to realism; rather, it means doubting my usefulness as a vice president for strategic affairs." Zarif served as Iran's top diplomat from 2013 to 2021 under President Hassan Rouhani. He gained international recognition for his role in the negotiations leading to the 2015 nuclear accord, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). (With inputs from agencies)

Iran: Javad Zarif resigns as vice-president over ‘dissatisfaction’, dual citizenship row

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