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<p>The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is currently investigating the attack that killed the 62-year-old Haniyeh who&nbsp;was in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran's new president, Masud Pezeshkian, on July 30.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States and the European Union, confirmed Haniyeh’s death via its Telegram channel, stating he was killed in an "air strike on his residence in Tehran".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An Israeli government spokesperson declined to comment on Haniyeh's death.</p>

<p>"We are not commenting on that particular incident," spokesperson David Mencer told a briefing with journalists.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, a photo of Haniyeh with the word "Eliminated" stamped on his forehead appeared on the Government Press Office's Facebook page before being deleted without explanation. The post did not explicitly claim responsibility but mentioned Haniyeh was "killed in a precise strike in Tehran."</p>

<h2><strong>Haniyeh's death and larger conflict in West Asia</strong></h2>

<p>Haniyeh's death coincides with a US military strike in Iraq as tensions in the region remain heightened amid deepening concerns about a potential all-out war in West Asia. The US strike targeted a base south of Baghdad used by Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, killing four members and wounding four others. Washington described the strike as an act of self-defence.</p>

<p>In a statement less than 24 hours after his inauguration, President Pezeshkian asserted that Iran "will defend its territorial integrity" following the attack. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also vowed revenge against Israel.</p>

<p>Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas condemned Haniyeh's killing, calling it a “cowardly act and dangerous development,” according to the Palestinian state news agency WAFA.</p>

<p>Several countries have denounced the attack. Russia labeled it an "unacceptable political assassination," while Turkey warned it could escalate the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.</p>

<p>The assassination of Haniyeh comes as the United States pushes for a temporary ceasefire and a deal to release hostages held in Gaza. Senior officials from the US, Israel, Qatar, and Egypt are engaged in talks to secure such a deal.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;2 children and a woman killed; at least 74 people injured during the Israeli strike in Beirut</strong></p>

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<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington was "not aware of or involved in" Haniyeh’s assassination and refrained from speculating on its regional impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on July 30, Israel announced it had "eliminated" Fuad Shukr, a Hizbollah militant commander allegedly behind a recent rocket attack at Golan Heights, in Beirut. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Shukr directed Hizbollah attacks but received no immediate response from the group.</p>

<p>Israel has vowed to eliminate Hamas leaders following the group's October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and resulted in around 250 hostages, some of whom have since been released.</p>

<p>Haniyeh, who became Hamas's political chief in 2017, was living in exile in Qatar since 2019. He was a prominent figure during the recent Gaza conflict, shuttling between countries in West Asia to participate in international negotiations.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed on July 31 in Tehran in a raid that Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, pushing West Asia further on edge amid the raging war in Gaza.

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, was killed on July 31 in Tehran in a raid that Iran has accused Israel of carrying out, pushing West Asia further on edge amid the raging war in Gaza. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) is currently investigating the attack that killed the 62-year-old Haniyeh who was in Tehran to attend the inauguration ceremony of Iran's new president, Masud Pezeshkian, on July 30. Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organisation by the United States and the European Union, confirmed Haniyeh’s death via its Telegram channel, stating he was killed in an "air strike on his residence in Tehran". Also read | Between Iran and Gaza: How Israel pushed forward to decimate Hamas before Haniyeh's killing An Israeli government spokesperson declined to comment on Haniyeh's death. "We are not commenting on that particular incident," spokesperson David Mencer told a briefing with journalists. Earlier in the day, a photo of Haniyeh with the word "Eliminated" stamped on his forehead appeared on the Government Press Office's Facebook page before being deleted without explanation. The post did not explicitly claim responsibility but mentioned Haniyeh was "killed in a precise strike in Tehran." Haniyeh's death and larger conflict in West Asia Haniyeh's death coincides with a US military strike in Iraq as tensions in the region remain heightened amid deepening concerns about a potential all-out war in West Asia. The US strike targeted a base south of Baghdad used by Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, killing four members and wounding four others. Washington described the strike as an act of self-defence. In a statement less than 24 hours after his inauguration, President Pezeshkian asserted that Iran "will defend its territorial integrity" following the attack. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also vowed revenge against Israel. Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas condemned Haniyeh's killing, calling it a “cowardly act and dangerous development,” according to the Palestinian state news agency WAFA. Several countries have denounced the attack. Russia labeled it an "unacceptable political assassination," while Turkey warned it could escalate the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The assassination of Haniyeh comes as the United States pushes for a temporary ceasefire and a deal to release hostages held in Gaza. Senior officials from the US, Israel, Qatar, and Egypt are engaged in talks to secure such a deal. Also watch | 2 children and a woman killed; at least 74 people injured during the Israeli strike in Beirut × US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington was "not aware of or involved in" Haniyeh’s assassination and refrained from speculating on its regional impact. Earlier on July 30, Israel announced it had "eliminated" Fuad Shukr, a Hizbollah militant commander allegedly behind a recent rocket attack at Golan Heights, in Beirut. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed Shukr directed Hizbollah attacks but received no immediate response from the group. Israel has vowed to eliminate Hamas leaders following the group's October 7 attack that killed 1,200 people and resulted in around 250 hostages, some of whom have since been released. Haniyeh, who became Hamas's political chief in 2017, was living in exile in Qatar since 2019. He was a prominent figure during the recent Gaza conflict, shuttling between countries in West Asia to participate in international negotiations. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, one of the most recognisable faces on UK television, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of making indecent images of children.</p>

<p>The 62-year-old -- who resigned from the BBC in April on "medical advice", six months after he was arrested -- faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a minimum of 12 months.</p>

<p>Wearing a dark suit and blue tie, Edwards sat impassively during the 25-minute court hearing as he admitted receiving 41 indecent images of children on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type.</p>

<p>Under English law, electronic communications involving indecent imagery of children -- including receiving and downloading pictures and videos -- can constitute the offence of making indecent images of children.</p>

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<p>The crimes involving Edwards occurred between December 2020 and August 2021, amended from the initial chargesheet which ran to April 2022.</p>

<p>Westminster Magistrates' Court in London heard that the former TV anchor had received 377 sexual images from a man he met online, of which 41 were indecent images of children.</p>

<p>"These images appear to have been received with approval," prosecutor Ian Hope told the court.</p>

<p>Of the gravest, the estimated age of most of the children was 13 to 15, but one was aged between seven and nine, he noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Edwards had been told that the male in the "moving film" was "quite young looking" and that he could be sent more that were "illegal".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Although the ex-presenter received that film, he told the man not to send any illegal images, the court heard.</p>

<h2>- 'Serious issues' -</h2>

<p>Edwards's lawyer, Philip Evans, said that his client's devices had been seized and that it was clear he had not made or shared the images.</p>

<p>"There's no suggestion in this case that Mr Edwards has... in the traditional sense of the word, created any image of any sort," Evans told the court.</p>

<p>He added that the defendant was of "good character" and that "there are serious issues in relation to Mr Edwards's health, both mental and physical".</p>

<p>Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring released Edwards on conditional bail until his next hearing on September 16, when he could be sentenced.</p>

<p>Goldspring ordered probation services to draw up a report, telling Edwards he needed "to read more about you" before sentencing.</p>

<p>"I'm asking the probation service to look at this case, with genuinely all options open," the magistrate said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;BBC presenter scandal: When will the suspended presenter be named?</strong></p>

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<p>Hope had earlier told the court that a suspended sentence might be appropriate, if paired with a community order and a sexual offender treatment programme.</p>

<p>Edwards, the BBC's lead presenter on key events such as the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, was suspended in July 2023 when allegations first emerged.</p>

<p>He had also been the anchor of the BBC's flagship 10:00 pm news programme since 2003.</p>

<p>He quit on April 22 after 40 years with the broadcaster.</p>

<p>As the accusations became front-page news last July, Edwards's wife Vicky Flind said the father of five was "suffering from serious mental health issues" and had been admitted to hospital.</p>

<p>Edwards himself has not publicly commented on the allegations.</p>

<p>The BBC's brand has been built on public trust but the broadcaster has been rocked in recent years by scandals which saw some big names revealed as serial sex offenders.</p>

<p><em>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.</em></p>


Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, one of the most recognisable faces on UK television, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of making indecent images of children.

Former BBC news anchor Huw Edwards, one of the most recognisable faces on UK television, pleaded guilty Wednesday to three counts of making indecent images of children. The 62-year-old -- who resigned from the BBC in April on "medical advice", six months after he was arrested -- faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a minimum of 12 months. Wearing a dark suit and blue tie, Edwards sat impassively during the 25-minute court hearing as he admitted receiving 41 indecent images of children on WhatsApp, including seven of the most serious type. Under English law, electronic communications involving indecent imagery of children -- including receiving and downloading pictures and videos -- can constitute the offence of making indecent images of children. Also read | Former BBC anchor Huw Edwards charged with making indecent pictures of children The crimes involving Edwards occurred between December 2020 and August 2021, amended from the initial chargesheet which ran to April 2022. Westminster Magistrates' Court in London heard that the former TV anchor had received 377 sexual images from a man he met online, of which 41 were indecent images of children. "These images appear to have been received with approval," prosecutor Ian Hope told the court. Of the gravest, the estimated age of most of the children was 13 to 15, but one was aged between seven and nine, he noted. Also read | Who is Huw Edwards, ex-BBC presenter at centre of sex photo controversy? Edwards had been told that the male in the "moving film" was "quite young looking" and that he could be sent more that were "illegal". Although the ex-presenter received that film, he told the man not to send any illegal images, the court heard. - 'Serious issues' - Edwards's lawyer, Philip Evans, said that his client's devices had been seized and that it was clear he had not made or shared the images. "There's no suggestion in this case that Mr Edwards has... in the traditional sense of the word, created any image of any sort," Evans told the court. He added that the defendant was of "good character" and that "there are serious issues in relation to Mr Edwards's health, both mental and physical". Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring released Edwards on conditional bail until his next hearing on September 16, when he could be sentenced. Goldspring ordered probation services to draw up a report, telling Edwards he needed "to read more about you" before sentencing. "I'm asking the probation service to look at this case, with genuinely all options open," the magistrate said. Also watch | BBC presenter scandal: When will the suspended presenter be named? × Hope had earlier told the court that a suspended sentence might be appropriate, if paired with a community order and a sexual offender treatment programme. Edwards, the BBC's lead presenter on key events such as the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, was suspended in July 2023 when allegations first emerged. He had also been the anchor of the BBC's flagship 10:00 pm news programme since 2003. He quit on April 22 after 40 years with the broadcaster. As the accusations became front-page news last July, Edwards's wife Vicky Flind said the father of five was "suffering from serious mental health issues" and had been admitted to hospital. Edwards himself has not publicly commented on the allegations. The BBC's brand has been built on public trust but the broadcaster has been rocked in recent years by scandals which saw some big names revealed as serial sex offenders. 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.

Ex-BBC presenter Edwards pleads guilty to indecent child images charges

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<p>Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves.</p>

<p>After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v&nbsp;Wade in June 2022, women attempting self-managed abortions increased from 2.4 per cent&nbsp;before to 3.3 per cent, according to the study.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Published in JAMA Network Open, the study surveyed women of reproductive age before and after the Supreme Court's decision. Researchers questioned around 7,000 women six months prior and 7,100 women a year later to gauge the rise in self-managed abortions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our data show that making abortion more difficult to access does not reduce the desire or need for it,” Lauren Ralph, an epidemiologist at the University of California, San Francisco, and one of the study’s authors said.</p>

<p>The research found several of the factors that influenced women to self-manage their abortions. These may include&nbsp;privacy, concerns over the high cost of clinical services or a desire to attempt self-managed abortion prior to pursuing formal medical care.</p>

<p>The approaches taken by women were radically different. Others used nonprescription drugs like the morning-after pill (levonorgestrel) and several abortion pills including misoprostol, mifepristone or both. Still others resorted to alcohol or drugs, or harmed themselves physically, hitting their belly or lifting heavy items.</p>

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<p>Some women reported bleeding and pains that made them go to hospitals. Other findings were that the pregnancies came to an end after the procedures, while others continued if the measures were not effective.</p>

<p>According to the study, some&nbsp;women would then go to clinics for abortions, and in other cases, they miscarried.</p>

<p>“The findings confirm what we’ve been saying all along: If you make it difficult to obtain an abortion through formal channels, people will resort to informal methods," the study's authors said.</p>

<h2><strong>What was the Roe v&nbsp;Wade case about?</strong></h2>

<p>The 1973 Roe v&nbsp;Wade judgement provided a foundation for legal abortion in the United States. Jane Roe, an unmarried pregnant woman, challenged Texas' abortion ban.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court ruled in her favour, saying, "The United States Constitution provides a fundamental 'right to privacy'&nbsp;that protects a person's right to choose whether to have an abortion. The abortion right is not absolute. It must be balanced against the government's interests in protecting health and prenatal life."</p>

<p>The Court overturned the ruling in the Dobbs v&nbsp;Jackson Women's Health Organisation case in 2022, eliminating the 'constitutional' right to abortion.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves.

Women in the United States are increasingly being driven to "DIY abortion," such as alcohol consumption, the use of herbs and even physical harm in an attempt to terminate their pregnancies themselves. After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in June 2022, women attempting self-managed abortions increased from 2.4 per cent before to 3.3 per cent, according to the study. Published in JAMA Network Open, the study surveyed women of reproductive age before and after the Supreme Court's decision. Researchers questioned around 7,000 women six months prior and 7,100 women a year later to gauge the rise in self-managed abortions. “Our data show that making abortion more difficult to access does not reduce the desire or need for it,” Lauren Ralph, an epidemiologist at the University of California, San Francisco, and one of the study’s authors said. The research found several of the factors that influenced women to self-manage their abortions. These may include privacy, concerns over the high cost of clinical services or a desire to attempt self-managed abortion prior to pursuing formal medical care. The approaches taken by women were radically different. Others used nonprescription drugs like the morning-after pill (levonorgestrel) and several abortion pills including misoprostol, mifepristone or both. Still others resorted to alcohol or drugs, or harmed themselves physically, hitting their belly or lifting heavy items. Also read: Humans are diminishing the brains of dogs. How? By petting them: Study Some women reported bleeding and pains that made them go to hospitals. Other findings were that the pregnancies came to an end after the procedures, while others continued if the measures were not effective. According to the study, some women would then go to clinics for abortions, and in other cases, they miscarried. “The findings confirm what we’ve been saying all along: If you make it difficult to obtain an abortion through formal channels, people will resort to informal methods," the study's authors said. What was the Roe v Wade case about? The 1973 Roe v Wade judgement provided a foundation for legal abortion in the United States. Jane Roe, an unmarried pregnant woman, challenged Texas' abortion ban. The court ruled in her favour, saying, "The United States Constitution provides a fundamental 'right to privacy' that protects a person's right to choose whether to have an abortion. The abortion right is not absolute. It must be balanced against the government's interests in protecting health and prenatal life." The Court overturned the ruling in the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organisation case in 2022, eliminating the 'constitutional' right to abortion. (With inputs from agencies)

US sees rise in 'DIY abortions' as women turn to desperate measures post-Roe: Study

<p>Miami Police arrested a Florida man who is accused of shooting his cousin following a confrontation over a parking space.</p>

<p>The 51-year-old shot his cousin four times and was arrested on the charges of attempted felony murder and causing injury with a firearm, grand theft of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in an outdoor or residential area, according to the police report.</p>

<p>As per the report, the police received a distress call that a man had been shot on July 27. When the police arrived at the location, they found a man with&nbsp;gunshot wounds. The accused surrendered himself and told the police that he was the one who fired at his cousin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, the two men got into a dispute over parking space&nbsp;before the shooting. Following a conversation in Spanish, the victim was shot, with one bullet grazing his wrist and three hitting his left thigh, according to the police report.</p>

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<p>The victim claimed he ran into a bedroom, locked the door, and that his cousin threatened to kill him. Police noted that the two men had been living together at the address for a year.</p>

<p>A records check showed the gun used was reported stolen on September 19, 2021, from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the police stated.</p>

<h2><strong>Gun violence: A&nbsp;public health crisis in US</strong></h2>

<p>Gun violence remains a serious problem in the United States and was recently labelled a public health crisis by US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. In a new advisory released on Tuesday, he noted that gun violence has been the leading cause of death for Americans aged 1 to 19 since 2020, surpassing vehicle accidents, poisoning (including drug-related incidents), and cancer.</p>

<p>The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that Florida saw 3,232 firearm deaths in 2022, the latest year for which data is available, giving it a death rate of 14, the same as Wisconsin. The lowest rates of gun deaths were in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, at 3.1 and 3.7 respectively. In contrast, New Mexico (27.3), Louisiana (28.2), and Mississippi (29.6) had the highest rates of gun-related fatalities.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Miami Police arrested a Florida man who is accused of shooting his cousin following a confrontation over a parking space. The 51-year-old shot his cousin four times and was arrested on the charges of attempted felony murder and causing injury with a firearm, grand theft of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in an outdoor or residential area, according to the police report.

Miami Police arrested a Florida man who is accused of shooting his cousin following a confrontation over a parking space. The 51-year-old shot his cousin four times and was arrested on the charges of attempted felony murder and causing injury with a firearm, grand theft of a firearm, and discharging a firearm in an outdoor or residential area, according to the police report. As per the report, the police received a distress call that a man had been shot on July 27. When the police arrived at the location, they found a man with gunshot wounds. The accused surrendered himself and told the police that he was the one who fired at his cousin. According to the report, the two men got into a dispute over parking space before the shooting. Following a conversation in Spanish, the victim was shot, with one bullet grazing his wrist and three hitting his left thigh, according to the police report. Also read: Watch: Mysterious fireball flies through night sky from California to Texas. People say it was... The victim claimed he ran into a bedroom, locked the door, and that his cousin threatened to kill him. Police noted that the two men had been living together at the address for a year. A records check showed the gun used was reported stolen on September 19, 2021, from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the police stated. Gun violence: A public health crisis in US Gun violence remains a serious problem in the United States and was recently labelled a public health crisis by US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. In a new advisory released on Tuesday, he noted that gun violence has been the leading cause of death for Americans aged 1 to 19 since 2020, surpassing vehicle accidents, poisoning (including drug-related incidents), and cancer. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that Florida saw 3,232 firearm deaths in 2022, the latest year for which data is available, giving it a death rate of 14, the same as Wisconsin. The lowest rates of gun deaths were in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, at 3.1 and 3.7 respectively. In contrast, New Mexico (27.3), Louisiana (28.2), and Mississippi (29.6) had the highest rates of gun-related fatalities. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Florida man arrested for shooting cousin four times over parking dispute

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<p>People at a&nbsp;mall in Dubai witnessed a “magical moment” as they saw a giant shark giving birth to a baby shark inside the Dubai Aquarium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This once-in-a-lifetime incident happened at the Emaar’s Dubai Aquarium, which is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world and an underwater zoo. The video of the unique experience was shared on Instagram by the aquarium’s management.</p>

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<p><em>Have a look at the “magical moment” of the newborn shark’s arrival.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<p>The enchanting video captures the moment the baby shark emerges from its mother and glides across the water’s surface before quickly moving to the other end of the aquarium.</p>

<p>''Witnessing a baby shark come to life this morning at our aquarium was such a magical moment,'' the video was captioned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video is going viral, and many users gushed over the "wholesome" and "beautiful" moment.</p>

<p>One user wrote, ''Awesome! We were there yesterday and diving, we saw that baby still with the mother, and it's miraculous to have it born today.''</p>

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<p>Another commented, ''So wholesome to watch this.'' A third wrote, ''How amazing.''</p>

<p>A fourth user said, ''They have to move him alone to a pond until he learns to eat. I am a specialist in reproducing sharks in controlled facilities.''</p>

<p>The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is situated at the Dubai Mall and is one of their major attractions. According to the zoo's website, it is home to thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. The place is best to encounter and feed marine animals with an underwater tunnel under a huge tank with sharks and rays.</p>

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<p>''Over 400 sharks and rays live in our 10 million-litre tank, including sand tiger sharks, giant groupers, and a host of other marine species. A series of carefully designed experiences will allow our visitors to come face-to-face with our aquatic residents for memorable moments with friends and family,'' the description on the website read.</p>

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People at a mall in Dubai witnessed a “magical moment” as they saw a giant shark giving birth to a baby shark inside the Dubai Aquarium. This once-in-a-lifetime incident happened at the Emaar’s Dubai Aquarium, which is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world and an underwater zoo.

People at a mall in Dubai witnessed a “magical moment” as they saw a giant shark giving birth to a baby shark inside the Dubai Aquarium. This once-in-a-lifetime incident happened at the Emaar’s Dubai Aquarium, which is one of the largest suspended aquariums in the world and an underwater zoo. The video of the unique experience was shared on Instagram by the aquarium’s management. Also Read | Humans are diminishing the brains of dogs. How? By petting them: Study Have a look at the “magical moment” of the newborn shark’s arrival. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dubai Aquarium by Emaar (@dubaiaquarium) × The enchanting video captures the moment the baby shark emerges from its mother and glides across the water’s surface before quickly moving to the other end of the aquarium. ''Witnessing a baby shark come to life this morning at our aquarium was such a magical moment,'' the video was captioned. The video is going viral, and many users gushed over the "wholesome" and "beautiful" moment. One user wrote, ''Awesome! We were there yesterday and diving, we saw that baby still with the mother, and it's miraculous to have it born today.'' Also Read | Indian-origin woman jailed for £500,000 'industrial scale' shoplifting scam across UK Another commented, ''So wholesome to watch this.'' A third wrote, ''How amazing.'' A fourth user said, ''They have to move him alone to a pond until he learns to eat. I am a specialist in reproducing sharks in controlled facilities.'' The Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo is situated at the Dubai Mall and is one of their major attractions. According to the zoo's website, it is home to thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. The place is best to encounter and feed marine animals with an underwater tunnel under a huge tank with sharks and rays. Also Read | Air Canada to Montreal Cancelled after flight attendant loses her cool before take-off: Watch ''Over 400 sharks and rays live in our 10 million-litre tank, including sand tiger sharks, giant groupers, and a host of other marine species. A series of carefully designed experiences will allow our visitors to come face-to-face with our aquatic residents for memorable moments with friends and family,'' the description on the website read. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Visitors at Dubai Mall witness 'magical moment' of baby shark's birth inside aquarium

<p>The takeoff of an Air Canada plane&nbsp;bound for&nbsp;Montreal was cancelled suddenly after a flight attendant got into an argument with a passenger over a blanket. The flight was taxing its way to the runway at Casablanca, Morroco on Friday morning&nbsp;when the altercation happened. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>While it is not clear what led to the meltdown of the crew member, the reports suggest the passenger requested a blanket as the air conditioning was excessive.</p>

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<p>The footage of the infuriated flight attendant has been shared widely in which she can be seen yelling at the passenger in French and English. She called the police and asked the passenger to get off the flight.</p>

<p>She shouted, ''You will behave or we will get off! I'll tell the captain right away. Yes or no?''</p>

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<p>When a passenger requested to call the captain, she refused and continued yelling, “I don’t want no bullying against my crew!” She stormed up the aisle and shouted again, ''Everyone behaves! Be quiet ... or you're getting off.''</p>

<p>In a statement to CTV News, the airline confirmed the cancellation of the flight on July 26. Air Canada brought in a different crew to take the passengers to Montreal on Sunday. The airline said that they would provide compensation for the delay and flight attendant's behaviour.</p>

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<p>“We are taking this incident very seriously,” said Christophe Hennebell, a spokesperson for Air Canada.</p>

<p>“It is under review, and we will take appropriate action. We apologize to our customers and deeply regret that their experience today fell far short of what they have come to expect when flying with Air Canada,” Hennebell added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The takeoff of an Air Canada plane bound for Montreal was cancelled suddenly after a flight attendant got into an argument with a passenger over a blanket. The flight was taxing its way to the runway at Casablanca, Morroco on Friday morning when the altercation happened.

The takeoff of an Air Canada plane bound for Montreal was cancelled suddenly after a flight attendant got into an argument with a passenger over a blanket. The flight was taxing its way to the runway at Casablanca, Morroco on Friday morning when the altercation happened. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media. While it is not clear what led to the meltdown of the crew member, the reports suggest the passenger requested a blanket as the air conditioning was excessive. Also Read | 'The crew is vomiting and...': United Airlines flight diverted mid-air due to hazardous issue The footage of the infuriated flight attendant has been shared widely in which she can be seen yelling at the passenger in French and English. She called the police and asked the passenger to get off the flight. She shouted, ''You will behave or we will get off! I'll tell the captain right away. Yes or no?'' Stress levels are quite high in the sky these days : An Air Canada flight from Casablanca (CMN) to Montreal (YUL) was canceled due to the inappropriate behavior of a flight attendant on July 26, 2024. The Airbus A330-343 aircraft (C-GHLM) did the taxi aiming a departure while… pic.twitter.com/h3s4fbGF5A — FL360aero (@fl360aero) July 27, 2024 × When a passenger requested to call the captain, she refused and continued yelling, “I don’t want no bullying against my crew!” She stormed up the aisle and shouted again, ''Everyone behaves! Be quiet ... or you're getting off.'' In a statement to CTV News, the airline confirmed the cancellation of the flight on July 26. Air Canada brought in a different crew to take the passengers to Montreal on Sunday. The airline said that they would provide compensation for the delay and flight attendant's behaviour. Also Read | Woman goes missing as her plan to die in 'suicide pod' lands in trouble. Is she dead or alive remains mystery “We are taking this incident very seriously,” said Christophe Hennebell, a spokesperson for Air Canada. “It is under review, and we will take appropriate action. We apologize to our customers and deeply regret that their experience today fell far short of what they have come to expect when flying with Air Canada,” Hennebell added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Soaring prices have hit consumers hard, with grocery bills, car costs, and dining-out expenses skyrocketing nationwide. Now, a new study suggests inflation is also fueling another alarming trend: a surge in shoplifting.</p>

<p>According to a new survey from personal finance website LendingTree, which polled 2,000 U.S. consumers from ages 18 to 78, states that more than 20% of Americans have admitted to stealing items from stores within the past year or so.</p>

<p>Of those who admitted to recent retail theft, approximately 90% of them said they did so because of inflation and the current economy. Precise reasons included, prices becoming too expensive (34%), helping make ends meet (30%) and helping save a few bucks (27%).</p>

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<p>"Many are struggling in the face of still-rising prices, and this is the reason they're going to somewhat desperate measures to get the needful," LendingTree chief credit analyst Matt Schulz said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Inflation stubbornly sticking around, that's not likely to change soon."</p>

<p>Notably, LendingTree's survey tagged along a recent report from the Council on Criminal Justice, which found that shoplifting rose 24% in the first six months of 2024.</p>

<p>The Federal Reserve has been battling to bring inflation down to its 2% target for some time now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While prices have cooled slightly this year, consumers continue to feel the pinch with May and June seeing increases of 3.3% and 3% respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This means everyday essentials like food and household items are costing more and more each month.</p>

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<p>The most frequent items shoplifters steal include food and nonalcoholic drinks. A survey of 2,000 US adults found that 45% of those who admitted to shoplifting stole clothing, accessories, jewellery, or makeup.</p>

<p>"What they're shoplifting tells you a lot about why they're shoplifting," Schulz said in the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These shoplifters aren't motivated by greed or excitement. They're desperate people stealing essential items like food, clothes, and toiletries to survive,” Schulz added.</p>

<p>However, to help battle rising retail theft, some companies have equipped their employees with body cameras to spot crimes in real-time, as other major retailers are turning to other forms of technology.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Soaring prices have hit consumers hard, with grocery bills, car costs, and dining-out expenses skyrocketing nationwide. Now, a new study suggests inflation is also fueling another alarming trend: a surge in shoplifting.

Soaring prices have hit consumers hard, with grocery bills, car costs, and dining-out expenses skyrocketing nationwide. Now, a new study suggests inflation is also fueling another alarming trend: a surge in shoplifting. According to a new survey from personal finance website LendingTree, which polled 2,000 U.S. consumers from ages 18 to 78, states that more than 20% of Americans have admitted to stealing items from stores within the past year or so. Of those who admitted to recent retail theft, approximately 90% of them said they did so because of inflation and the current economy. Precise reasons included, prices becoming too expensive (34%), helping make ends meet (30%) and helping save a few bucks (27%). Also read: Indian-origin woman jailed for £500,000 'industrial scale' shoplifting scam across UK "Many are struggling in the face of still-rising prices, and this is the reason they're going to somewhat desperate measures to get the needful," LendingTree chief credit analyst Matt Schulz said in a statement. "Inflation stubbornly sticking around, that's not likely to change soon." Notably, LendingTree's survey tagged along a recent report from the Council on Criminal Justice, which found that shoplifting rose 24% in the first six months of 2024. The Federal Reserve has been battling to bring inflation down to its 2% target for some time now. While prices have cooled slightly this year, consumers continue to feel the pinch with May and June seeing increases of 3.3% and 3% respectively. This means everyday essentials like food and household items are costing more and more each month. Also read | Woman goes missing as her plan to die in 'suicide pod' lands in trouble. Is she dead or alive remains mystery The most frequent items shoplifters steal include food and nonalcoholic drinks. A survey of 2,000 US adults found that 45% of those who admitted to shoplifting stole clothing, accessories, jewellery, or makeup. "What they're shoplifting tells you a lot about why they're shoplifting," Schulz said in the statement. "These shoplifters aren't motivated by greed or excitement. They're desperate people stealing essential items like food, clothes, and toiletries to survive,” Schulz added. However, to help battle rising retail theft, some companies have equipped their employees with body cameras to spot crimes in real-time, as other major retailers are turning to other forms of technology. (With inputs from agencies)

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