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The strict abortion law in the US state of Iowa came into effect on Monday (Jul 29). The law prohibits most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, which is before many women know they are pregnant.

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Seven people died and three were reported missing after heavy rain and flooding hit central China's Hunan province, the Chinese state media reported Tuesday.

China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves.

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The country is by far the world's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases that scientists say drive climate change and make extreme weather more frequent and intense.

In Hunan's Yongxing county, three people missing since last Wednesday were confirmed dead after a landslide.

Four more were killed and three remain missing in Zixing, where more than 11,000 people were evacuated after the city experienced record rainfall -- some areas receiving 645 millimetres (25 inches) in just 24 hours -- state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The rains damaged nearly 900 homes and caused 1,345 road collapses, Xinhua added. Around 5,400 rescuers have been dispatched to help those affected.

The downpours have been caused by the remnants of Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall in eastern China on Thursday, with Hunan particularly hard hit.

On Sunday, a landslide destroyed a guesthouse and killed 15 people, while nearly 4,000 residents were evacuated elsewhere in the province after a dam breach.

On Monday, China's National Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert, the second highest level, for rainstorms across much of the south, southwest, and centre of the country, as well as the capital Beijing, Hebei province, and Tianjin in the north.

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In northeastern Liaoning province, more than 10,000 people were evacuated from areas near the Yalu River, on the border with North Korea, as waters rose.

Disaster agencies in the country have allocated 110,000 items of relief supplies to support emergency relocation of those affected and provide basic supplies in Liaoning, Jilin, Hunan, and Shaanxi provinces, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

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Seven people died and three were reported missing after heavy rain and flooding hit central China's Hunan province, the Chinese state media reported Tuesday. China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves.

Seven people died and three were reported missing after heavy rain and flooding hit central China's Hunan province, the Chinese state media reported Tuesday. China is enduring a summer of extreme weather, with heavy rains battering swathes of the country and many regions enduring sweltering heat waves. Also read: Kerala landslide: Death toll rises to 67, rescue ops hit by adverse weather The country is by far the world's largest emitter of the greenhouse gases that scientists say drive climate change and make extreme weather more frequent and intense. In Hunan's Yongxing county, three people missing since last Wednesday were confirmed dead after a landslide. Four more were killed and three remain missing in Zixing, where more than 11,000 people were evacuated after the city experienced record rainfall -- some areas receiving 645 millimetres (25 inches) in just 24 hours -- state news agency Xinhua reported on Tuesday. The rains damaged nearly 900 homes and caused 1,345 road collapses, Xinhua added. Around 5,400 rescuers have been dispatched to help those affected. The downpours have been caused by the remnants of Typhoon Gaemi, which made landfall in eastern China on Thursday, with Hunan particularly hard hit. On Sunday, a landslide destroyed a guesthouse and killed 15 people, while nearly 4,000 residents were evacuated elsewhere in the province after a dam breach. On Monday, China's National Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert, the second highest level, for rainstorms across much of the south, southwest, and centre of the country, as well as the capital Beijing, Hebei province, and Tianjin in the north. Also read: Park Fire becomes California’s sixth-largest wildfire ever: 368k acres burnt In northeastern Liaoning province, more than 10,000 people were evacuated from areas near the Yalu River, on the border with North Korea, as waters rose. Disaster agencies in the country have allocated 110,000 items of relief supplies to support emergency relocation of those affected and provide basic supplies in Liaoning, Jilin, Hunan, and Shaanxi provinces, state broadcaster CCTV reported. 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.

Seven dead, three missing in central China floods

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Park Fire, a massive wildfire in northern California, has grown to become the sixth-largest wildfire in state history. It has now grown to 368,000 acres (148,924 hectares) and has already destroyed over 100 structures.

The fire, which as per officials started five days ago when a man allegedly pushed a flaming car into a gully, is burning through a remote area about 180 miles (289.68 km) northeast of San Francisco. It has already doubled in size from Friday to Sunday and has destroyed at least 114 structures across four counties.&nbsp;

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Thousands of firefighters are battling the massive blaze, which continues to expand. As per Reuters, despite the challenging conditions, firefighters are making progress.

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Dan Collins, a Cal Fire captain, noted that his crew was "still in for quite a firefight today, just because (of) the sheer magnitude and the sheer size of the fire."

He said that the day's high temperatures were expected to be in the high 80s with 25 per cent humidity — more favourable compared to recent days.&nbsp;

As of Monday morning, about 4,800 firefighters were working to build and strengthen control lines, increasing containment from 12 per cent to a higher percentage. Officials have issued evacuation warnings and orders to several communities, including Paradise, which was previously devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire.

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A man identified as Ronnie Dean Stout II is the suspected arsonist. According to Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey, the accused has been jailed without bond following his identification as the person who pushed the flaming car into the gully.&nbsp;

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Another fire, the SQF Lightning Complex fire, which has been burning for two weeks about 350 miles (563.27 km) south of the Park Fire, has seen 33 per cent containment.&nbsp;

The Borel Fire, part of the complex, recently destroyed much of the historic gold mining town of Havilah.

Nationwide, 102 large active fires are burning, with 25 having forced evacuations as of Monday morning, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

(With inputs from agencies)

Park Fire, a massive wildfire in northern California, has grown to become the sixth-largest wildfire in state history. It has now grown to 368,000 acres (148,924 hectares) and has already destroyed over 100 structures.

Park Fire, a massive wildfire in northern California, has grown to become the sixth-largest wildfire in state history. It has now grown to 368,000 acres (148,924 hectares) and has already destroyed over 100 structures. The fire, which as per officials started five days ago when a man allegedly pushed a flaming car into a gully, is burning through a remote area about 180 miles (289.68 km) northeast of San Francisco. It has already doubled in size from Friday to Sunday and has destroyed at least 114 structures across four counties. Firefighters battle the massive fire Thousands of firefighters are battling the massive blaze, which continues to expand. As per Reuters, despite the challenging conditions, firefighters are making progress. Also read | President Donald...Duck?: Elon Musk claims Google biased against Trump, interfering in US Elections Dan Collins, a Cal Fire captain, noted that his crew was "still in for quite a firefight today, just because (of) the sheer magnitude and the sheer size of the fire." He said that the day's high temperatures were expected to be in the high 80s with 25 per cent humidity — more favourable compared to recent days. As of Monday morning, about 4,800 firefighters were working to build and strengthen control lines, increasing containment from 12 per cent to a higher percentage. Officials have issued evacuation warnings and orders to several communities, including Paradise, which was previously devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire. Who is behind the fire? A man identified as Ronnie Dean Stout II is the suspected arsonist. According to Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey, the accused has been jailed without bond following his identification as the person who pushed the flaming car into the gully. Also read | California fire rages on to become one of state's biggest ever California burns under multiple fires Another fire, the SQF Lightning Complex fire, which has been burning for two weeks about 350 miles (563.27 km) south of the Park Fire, has seen 33 per cent containment. The Borel Fire, part of the complex, recently destroyed much of the historic gold mining town of Havilah. Nationwide, 102 large active fires are burning, with 25 having forced evacuations as of Monday morning, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. (With inputs from agencies)

Park Fire becomes California’s sixth-largest wildfire ever; 368,000 acres burnt in just five days

Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow.

The Park Fire, which officials said was started by a man who pushed a flaming car into a gully, grew slightly overnight to 368,000 acres (148,924 hectares). The sixth largest wildfire in state history is rolling through a remote area some 180 miles (290 km) northeast of San Francisco, according to Cal Fire.

Crews were "still in for quite a firefight today, just because (of) the sheer magnitude and the sheer size of the fire," said Dan Collins, a Cal Fire captain, noting that temperatures were to be in the high 80s with 25% per cent humidity during the day.

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Some 4,800 firefighters were building and strengthening control lines on Monday morning hoping to increase the 12% they had contained. The more favourable weather conditions compared to those they faced over the past several days were helping, Collins added.

Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said in a statement that the accused arson suspect, Ronnie Dean Stout II, was jailed without bond on a Butte County judge's warrant after he was identified as the person seen pushing a flaming car into a gully on Wednesday afternoon.

The fire rapidly grew, doubling in size from Friday to Sunday and destroying at least 114 structures in four counties.

The fire has also caused officials to issue evacuation warnings and orders to several communities, including Paradise, the town that was devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest in the state's history.

Cal Fire also reported on Monday that 33% of the SQF Lightning Complex was contained. That fire has raged for the past two weeks some 350 miles (563 km) to the south of the Park Fire. Part of that complex, dubbed the Borel Fire, swept through Havilah, torching much of that historic gold mining town on Friday.

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The Park and Borel fires were just two of the 102 large active fires burning nationwide. A total of 25 had forced evacuations as of Monday morning, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

A cold front in the Pacific Northwest, where many of the fires burn, was forecast to bring rain and thunderstorms to the region on Monday. However, the system will carry strong wind gusts of up to 50 miles (80 km) per hour that could hamper firefighting efforts, the center said in a statement.

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Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow.

Thousands of firefighters battling a massive northern California wildfire were working in milder temperatures and higher humidity Monday, but the blaze that has destroyed more than 100 structures since it began five days ago continues to grow. The Park Fire, which officials said was started by a man who pushed a flaming car into a gully, grew slightly overnight to 368,000 acres (148,924 hectares). The sixth largest wildfire in state history is rolling through a remote area some 180 miles (290 km) northeast of San Francisco, according to Cal Fire. Crews were "still in for quite a firefight today, just because (of) the sheer magnitude and the sheer size of the fire," said Dan Collins, a Cal Fire captain, noting that temperatures were to be in the high 80s with 25% per cent humidity during the day. Also read: Six-week abortion ban in Iowa goes into effect Some 4,800 firefighters were building and strengthening control lines on Monday morning hoping to increase the 12% they had contained. The more favourable weather conditions compared to those they faced over the past several days were helping, Collins added. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey said in a statement that the accused arson suspect, Ronnie Dean Stout II, was jailed without bond on a Butte County judge's warrant after he was identified as the person seen pushing a flaming car into a gully on Wednesday afternoon. The fire rapidly grew, doubling in size from Friday to Sunday and destroying at least 114 structures in four counties. The fire has also caused officials to issue evacuation warnings and orders to several communities, including Paradise, the town that was devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest in the state's history. Cal Fire also reported on Monday that 33% of the SQF Lightning Complex was contained. That fire has raged for the past two weeks some 350 miles (563 km) to the south of the Park Fire. Part of that complex, dubbed the Borel Fire, swept through Havilah, torching much of that historic gold mining town on Friday. Also read: Does JD Vance wear eyeliner? Social media seems to think so The Park and Borel fires were just two of the 102 large active fires burning nationwide. A total of 25 had forced evacuations as of Monday morning, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. A cold front in the Pacific Northwest, where many of the fires burn, was forecast to bring rain and thunderstorms to the region on Monday. However, the system will carry strong wind gusts of up to 50 miles (80 km) per hour that could hamper firefighting efforts, the center said in a statement. 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.

Park Fire spreads further, becomes California’s sixth largest wildfire ever

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British police on Monday (July 29) arrested a 17-year-old after a "major incident" in Southport, northwest England, about 80 km from Manchester where tensions are rife after a police person was seen kicking a Muslim man at the airport last week.&nbsp;

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Several casualties are being reported in Monday's stabbing incident. A knife has been seized by the police and there appears to be no wider threat to the public.&nbsp;

Later during the day, it emerged that at least eight people, including two children, were&nbsp;stabbed in the incident.

North West ambulance service said it had so far treated eight patients with stab injuries, who were&nbsp;taken to three hospitals in the are, including the&nbsp;Alder Hey children’s hospital, Aintree university hospital and Southport and Formby hospital.

Alder Hey children’s hospital urged the parents not to bring their children to the emergency department unless it was urgent, British media reports said.

The home secretary, Yvette Cooper,&nbsp;said she is "deeply concerned" over the stabbing incident.

At the time of filing this report, the motivation behind the attack&nbsp;"remains unclear", according to police.

Merseyside police chief constable Serena Kennedy told a press conference: "The investigation is at its early stages and the motivation for the incident remains unclear."

"However, Counter-Terrorism Police North-West have offered their support to Merseyside police as the full circumstances of what has happened are being established."

"At this moment in time, the investigation is not being treated as terrorist-related."

(With inputs from agencies)

British police on Monday (July 29) arrested a 17-year-old after a "major incident" in Southport, northwest England, about 80 km from Manchester where tensions are rife after a police person was seen kicking a Muslim man at the airport last week.

British police on Monday (July 29) arrested a 17-year-old after a "major incident" in Southport, northwest England, about 80 km from Manchester where tensions are rife after a police person was seen kicking a Muslim man at the airport last week. Also read | British police officer seen kicking Muslim man at Manchester airport suspended Several casualties are being reported in Monday's stabbing incident. A knife has been seized by the police and there appears to be no wider threat to the public. Later during the day, it emerged that at least eight people, including two children, were stabbed in the incident. North West ambulance service said it had so far treated eight patients with stab injuries, who were taken to three hospitals in the are, including the Alder Hey children’s hospital, Aintree university hospital and Southport and Formby hospital. Alder Hey children’s hospital urged the parents not to bring their children to the emergency department unless it was urgent, British media reports said. The home secretary, Yvette Cooper, said she is "deeply concerned" over the stabbing incident. At the time of filing this report, the motivation behind the attack "remains unclear", according to police. Merseyside police chief constable Serena Kennedy told a press conference: "The investigation is at its early stages and the motivation for the incident remains unclear." "However, Counter-Terrorism Police North-West have offered their support to Merseyside police as the full circumstances of what has happened are being established." "At this moment in time, the investigation is not being treated as terrorist-related." (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli officials said on Monday (July 29) that their country wants to hurt Hezbollah but not drag the Middle East into an all-out war, as Lebanon braced for retaliation after a rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights killed 12 people.

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Several people have been killed and hundreds of others are reported to be missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala.&nbsp;The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that rescue teams along with NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected region.

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Massive landslides hit various hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;30), with hundreds feared trapped.&nbsp;The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that rescue teams along with NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected area, with an additional NDRF team en route to Wayanad.

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Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille narrowly escaped harm on Monday (July 29) when gangs opened fire. The attack took place near a hospital in Port-au-Prince the minister was visiting.&nbsp;A government source told AFP that Conille, escorted by Haitian police and members of a UN-backed Kenyan security force, escaped the attack unscathed.

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Several people have been killed and hundreds of others are reported to be missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that rescue teams along with NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected region.

Several people have been killed and hundreds of others are reported to be missing as massive landslides hit Wayanad in the Indian state of Kerala. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that rescue teams along with NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected region. Anti-government protests have broken out in Venezuela against the election results that declared President Nicolas Maduro the winner. On Monday evening, thousands of protesters gathered in central Caracas. In other news from around the world, Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille narrowly escaped a gang attack near a hospital in Port-au-Prince he was visiting. Click on the headlines to read more: Several killed, hundreds missing as landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad Massive landslides hit various hilly areas near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday (Jul 30), with hundreds feared trapped. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that rescue teams along with NDRF teams have been deployed to the affected area, with an additional NDRF team en route to Wayanad. Venezuelans clash with police following disputed election results Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired against the protesters demonstrating over Sunday's (Jul 28) contested election results. On Monday evening thousands of people gathered in central Caracas, some walking for miles from slums on the mountains surrounding the city, towards the presidential palace. Haitian PM Garry Conille narrowly escapes gang attack in capital Port-au-Prince Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille narrowly escaped harm on Monday (July 29) when gangs opened fire. The attack took place near a hospital in Port-au-Prince the minister was visiting. A government source told AFP that Conille, escorted by Haitian police and members of a UN-backed Kenyan security force, escaped the attack unscathed. US presidential election: Russia relying on unwitting Americans to spread disinformation about polls Top US intelligence officials said on Monday (July 29) that Russia was relying on unwitting Americans and commercial public relations (PR) firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the upcoming presidential election. Watch | Uptick in terrorist activities in J&K ×

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Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille narrowly escaped harm on Monday (Jul&nbsp;29) when gangs opened fire. The attack took place near a hospital in Port-au-Prince that the PM was visiting.

A government source told news agency AFP that Conille, escorted by Haitian police and members of a UN-backed Kenyan security force, escaped the attack unscathed.

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As per the report, Conille, who assumed office recently in June, was departing from the hospital in a gang-controlled area of Port-au-Prince when gunmen started shooting automatic weapons.

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The gunfire erupted in the vicinity of the hospital. It is not known yet whether it was potentially an assassination attempt.

He was there to conduct a surprise inspection of the General hospital's operating conditions.&nbsp;

Video of the incident shows police officers being forced to take cover in the hospital's secure areas as gunfire erupts. There have been no reports of injuries so far.

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The hospital, as per AFP, had been under gang control from the end of February until early July, when a police operation successfully reclaimed the building.

Currently, criminal groups in Haiti control approximately 80 per cent of the capital Port-au-Prince. Due to the gangs, residents of the city are constantly subjected to threats of murder, rape, and kidnapping for ransom.&nbsp;

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To rescue the city from gang violence, hundreds of Kenyan police officers have been deployed in the capital. This has been done as part of an international effort to restore order in Haiti, which is plagued by political, social, and economic turmoil.

Prime Minister Conille has committed to restoring state authority. He took office as part of an interim government formed after the resignation of his unpopular and unelected predecessor, Ariel Henry.

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Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille narrowly escaped harm on Monday (Jul 29) when gangs opened fire. The attack took place near a hospital in Port-au-Prince that the PM was visiting.

Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille narrowly escaped harm on Monday (Jul 29) when gangs opened fire. The attack took place near a hospital in Port-au-Prince that the PM was visiting. A government source told news agency AFP that Conille, escorted by Haitian police and members of a UN-backed Kenyan security force, escaped the attack unscathed. What happened? As per the report, Conille, who assumed office recently in June, was departing from the hospital in a gang-controlled area of Port-au-Prince when gunmen started shooting automatic weapons. Also read | South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma expelled from his ANC party The gunfire erupted in the vicinity of the hospital. It is not known yet whether it was potentially an assassination attempt. He was there to conduct a surprise inspection of the General hospital's operating conditions. Video of the incident shows police officers being forced to take cover in the hospital's secure areas as gunfire erupts. There have been no reports of injuries so far. #Haiti- Shooting at General Hospital: Garry Conille and Kenyan Soldiers Trapped in Place Port-au-Prince, July 29, 2024 – Prime Minister Garry Conille made a surprise visit to the General Hospital this afternoon, but the event was marred by an unexpected shooting. According to… pic.twitter.com/GesvHCRyAY — HaitiInfoProj (@HaitiInfoProj) July 29, 2024 × The hospital, as per AFP, had been under gang control from the end of February until early July, when a police operation successfully reclaimed the building. Currently, criminal groups in Haiti control approximately 80 per cent of the capital Port-au-Prince. Due to the gangs, residents of the city are constantly subjected to threats of murder, rape, and kidnapping for ransom. Also read | Trump agrees to sit with FBI for ‘victim interview’ about assassination attempt To rescue the city from gang violence, hundreds of Kenyan police officers have been deployed in the capital. This has been done as part of an international effort to restore order in Haiti, which is plagued by political, social, and economic turmoil. Prime Minister Conille has committed to restoring state authority. He took office as part of an interim government formed after the resignation of his unpopular and unelected predecessor, Ariel Henry. (With inputs from agencies)

Haiti PM Garry Conille narrowly escapes gang attack in capital Port-au-Prince

Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired against the protesters demonstrating over Sunday's (Jul&nbsp;28) contested election results.

On Monday evening thousands of people gathered in central Caracas, some walking for miles from slums on the mountains surrounding the city, towards the presidential palace.

Notably, protests erupted in the Venezuelan capital the day after President Nicolás Maduro claimed he had won.

The opposition has rejected Maduro's claim of victory as fraudulent, asserting that their candidate, Edmundo González, won decisively with 73.2% of the vote.&nbsp;

As the pre-election opinion polls had indicated a clear win for the challenger.

Opposition parties came together against González in an effort to unseat President Maduro, who has been in power for 11 years, amid widespread discontent over the country's economic crisis.

It may be mentioned here, several Western and Latin American countries, as well as international bodies including the UN, have called on the Venezuelan authorities to release voting records from individual polling stations.

A heavy military and police presence, including water cannons, filled the streets of Caracas with the aim of dispersing protesters and preventing them from approaching the presidential palace.

The crowds were chanting “Freedom, freedom!” and called for the government to fall.

The tyres burning on highways and large numbers of people on the streets, with police on motorbikes firing tear gas was the scene on the streets.

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In some areas, posters of President Maduro were ripped down and burned while tyres, cars and rubbish have also been set alight.

Armed police, military and left-wing paramilitaries clashed with protesters and blocked off many roads around the city centre.

The Venezuelan attorney general warned that blocking roads or violating any laws related to disturbances during protests would be met with the full force of the law. Additionally, he stated that 32 people had been detained on charges ranging from destroying electoral materials to inciting acts of violence.

However, US senior administration officials said that the announced result "does not track with data that we've received through quick count mechanisms and other sources, which suggests that the result that was announced may be at odds with how people voted”.

That was “the principal source of our concern”, they added.

The Organization of American States (OAS) announced late on Monday that it will hold a meeting of its permanent council on Wednesday (Jul&nbsp;31) to discuss the Venezuelan election results.

(With inputs from agencies)

Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired against the protesters demonstrating over Sunday's (Jul 28) contested election results. On Monday evening thousands of people gathered in central Caracas, some walking for miles from slums on the mountains surrounding the city, towards the presidential palace.

Tear gas and rubber bullets were fired against the protesters demonstrating over Sunday's (Jul 28) contested election results. On Monday evening thousands of people gathered in central Caracas, some walking for miles from slums on the mountains surrounding the city, towards the presidential palace. Notably, protests erupted in the Venezuelan capital the day after President Nicolás Maduro claimed he had won. The opposition has rejected Maduro's claim of victory as fraudulent, asserting that their candidate, Edmundo González, won decisively with 73.2% of the vote. As the pre-election opinion polls had indicated a clear win for the challenger. Opposition parties came together against González in an effort to unseat President Maduro, who has been in power for 11 years, amid widespread discontent over the country's economic crisis. It may be mentioned here, several Western and Latin American countries, as well as international bodies including the UN, have called on the Venezuelan authorities to release voting records from individual polling stations. A heavy military and police presence, including water cannons, filled the streets of Caracas with the aim of dispersing protesters and preventing them from approaching the presidential palace. The crowds were chanting “Freedom, freedom!” and called for the government to fall. The tyres burning on highways and large numbers of people on the streets, with police on motorbikes firing tear gas was the scene on the streets. Also read: Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's bus driver-turned-president, who won yet another term? In some areas, posters of President Maduro were ripped down and burned while tyres, cars and rubbish have also been set alight. Armed police, military and left-wing paramilitaries clashed with protesters and blocked off many roads around the city centre. The Venezuelan attorney general warned that blocking roads or violating any laws related to disturbances during protests would be met with the full force of the law. Additionally, he stated that 32 people had been detained on charges ranging from destroying electoral materials to inciting acts of violence. However, US senior administration officials said that the announced result "does not track with data that we've received through quick count mechanisms and other sources, which suggests that the result that was announced may be at odds with how people voted”. That was “the principal source of our concern”, they added. The Organization of American States (OAS) announced late on Monday that it will hold a meeting of its permanent council on Wednesday (Jul 31) to discuss the Venezuelan election results. (With inputs from agencies)

Venezuelans clash with police following disputed election results

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday (Jul 28) that his country might enter Israel as it had done in the past in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh, though he did not spell out what sort of intervention he was suggesting.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday (Jul 28) that his country might enter Israel as it had done in the past in Libya and Nagorno-Karabakh, though he did not spell out what sort of intervention he was suggesting. President Erdogan has been a fierce critic of Israel's ongoing offensive in the Gaza Strip. He dubbed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "the butcher of Gaza" and accused him of spreading the Israel-Hamas war across the wider Middle East. Also read | Turkey's Erdogan halts exports, imports from Israel amid war in Gaza According to a report by the news agency Reuters, Erdogan on Sunday was discussing the war during a speech praising the Turkish defence industry. 'Just like we entered Karabakh and Libya...' "We must be very strong so that Israel can't do these ridiculous things to Palestine. Just like we entered Karabakh, just like we entered Libya, we might do similar to them," Erdogan told a meeting of his ruling AK Party in his hometown of Rize. "There is no reason why we cannot do this ... We must be strong so that we can take these steps," he added. Israel did not comment on Erdogan's remarks. In 2020, Turkey sent military personnel to Libya in support of the United Nations-recognised Government of National Accord of Libya. Also watch | Israel-Hezbollah tensions: All about Falaq-1 rockets × Turkey has denied any direct role in Azerbaijan's military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh but said last year it was using "all means", including military training and modernisation, to support its close ally. Turkey slams claims of Ankara funding Hamas Erdogan's remarks on Sunday came a week after Turkey slammed Israeli claims that Ankara was arming and funding Hamas. Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz accused Erdogan of supplying arms and money to Hamas to kill Israelis. Turkey called Katz's remarks lies. In a statement, the Turkish foreign ministry said that Katz was "trying to conceal the crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinians behind a series of lies, slander and disrespect." "But Israel's dirty propaganda and psychological pressure aimed at our country and our president will remain ineffective," the ministry's statement added. (With inputs from agencies)

Gaza war: Turkey might enter Israel to help Palestinians, says Erdogan

Venezuelans are lining in queues on Sunday (Jul 28) as the country goes to a highly consequential presidential election. President Nicolas Maduro is in for an uphill task to defeat the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform. “I’m doing this for my children and my grandchildren,” one voter, Amelia Perez, was quoted as saying by CNN.&nbsp;

President Maduro is seeking a third term in office, with the past two terms marred with allegations of violent repression and a glaring botch up of the once-flourishing economy.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ved="2ahUKEwiyq9-brMqHAxXNT2wGHSpmDIwQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-elections-meet-maria-corina-machado-the-iron-lady-slaying-her-way-to-challenge-president-maduro-744101" jsname="YKoRaf" ping="/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuela-elections-meet-maria-corina-machado-the-iron-lady-slaying-her-way-to-challenge-president-maduro-744101&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiyq9-brMqHAxXNT2wGHSpmDIwQxfQBKAB6BAgSEAE">Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the `Iron Lady` slaying her way to challenge President Maduro</a>

The oil-rich nation was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America but its economy has shrunk over the last decade.

Nations like the US, as well as European Union, have imposed crippling sanctions on the country, but those have failed to topple the Maduro regime. Under his watch, almost 8 million people have fled the nation amid shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation.

<h2>Minor irregularities</h2>

The opposition initially reported minor irregularities but the polling was going smoothly in most of the country.

There are concerns that the Maduro regime may not allow free and fair elections. Previous polls were also marred with allegations of rigging, which the government vehemently denied. However, members of the opposition coalition were present at each polling station to ensure no breach was allowed to happen.

A team of election observers is also on the ground, including one from the Carter Center – a non-profit organization set up by former US President Jimmy Carter.

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Opposition has urged the country's military, which has supported the Maduro regime in the past, to respect the results.

Latin American leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have also called on the Venezuelan leader to step down if he loses in the elections.

“The military is absolutely key. But I must also say that the military is very hermetic, [and] it is very difficult to access information about what it is thinking,” Laura Cristina Dib, the Venezuela Program Director of Venezuela Programme at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), was quoted as saying by CNN.

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Venezuelans are lining in queues on Sunday (Jul 28) as the country goes to a highly consequential presidential election. President Nicolas Maduro is in for an uphill task to defeat the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform.

Venezuelans are lining in queues on Sunday (Jul 28) as the country goes to a highly consequential presidential election. President Nicolas Maduro is in for an uphill task to defeat the opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform. “I’m doing this for my children and my grandchildren,” one voter, Amelia Perez, was quoted as saying by CNN. President Maduro is seeking a third term in office, with the past two terms marred with allegations of violent repression and a glaring botch up of the once-flourishing economy. Also read: Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the `Iron Lady` slaying her way to challenge President Maduro The oil-rich nation was once the fifth-largest economy in Latin America but its economy has shrunk over the last decade. Nations like the US, as well as European Union, have imposed crippling sanctions on the country, but those have failed to topple the Maduro regime. Under his watch, almost 8 million people have fled the nation amid shortages of vital goods and soaring inflation. Minor irregularities The opposition initially reported minor irregularities but the polling was going smoothly in most of the country. There are concerns that the Maduro regime may not allow free and fair elections. Previous polls were also marred with allegations of rigging, which the government vehemently denied. However, members of the opposition coalition were present at each polling station to ensure no breach was allowed to happen. A team of election observers is also on the ground, including one from the Carter Center – a non-profit organization set up by former US President Jimmy Carter. Watch: Venezuela Elections 2024: All eyes are on Venezuela elections × Opposition has urged the country's military, which has supported the Maduro regime in the past, to respect the results. Latin American leaders, including Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have also called on the Venezuelan leader to step down if he loses in the elections. “The military is absolutely key. But I must also say that the military is very hermetic, [and] it is very difficult to access information about what it is thinking,” Laura Cristina Dib, the Venezuela Program Director of Venezuela Programme at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), was quoted as saying by CNN. (With inputs from agencies)

Venezuela: President Maduro faces uphill battle in highly consequential presidential polls

An American airline was diverted on Sunday (Jul 28) following a "biohazard" issue on the airplane. United Airlines flight 2477 took off from Houston for Boston but faced an emergency mid-air. The flight was rerouted after a customer became sick, the airline told DailyMail.com. According to FlightAware, Boeing 737-800 was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport.

In an initial statement, United's website described the reason for the diversion as "an urgent customer situation." However, as per Daily Mail, an audio clip shared on X had the pilot telling air traffic control, "Especially with this kind of being a biohazard, I think we need to get this plane on the ground ASAP."

"The crew is vomiting and passengers all around are asking for masks, etc. I talked to the crew and it sounds like it's quite bad back there," the pilot said.&nbsp;

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The flight had 155 passengers and six crew members on board. Dulles International Airport officials said that none of them required any medical help upon landing.&nbsp;

United further informed on its website that the flight would soon leave Dulles for Boston but it was being delayed.

"The aircraft is currently undergoing a deep clean and we are working to get customers on their way to Boston soon," the statement said.

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<h2>Diarrhoea case on Delta flight</h2>

In September last year, a Delta flight travelling from Atlanta to Barcelona had a similar incident when a passenger suffered a severe case of diarrhoea that hit "all the way through" the plane. Two hours into the flight, the plane made an unexpected U-turn and returned to Atlanta. An audio transmission from the cockpit posted on X, had the pilot telling air traffic control, ''This is a biohazard issue. We've had a passenger who's had diarrhoea all the way through the airplane, so they want us to come back to Atlanta."

Delta officials confirmed that there was a "medical issue" on the flight, which led to the emergency landing. The flight was later thoroughly cleaned.&nbsp;

A Delta spokesperson apologised to the customers for the disruption and delay, stating, "Our teams worked diligently and safely to thoroughly clean the airplane and ensure our customers reached their final destination. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this delay may have caused to our customers' travel plans."&nbsp;

An American airline was diverted on Sunday (Jul 28) following a "biohazard" issue on the airplane. United Airlines flight 2477 took off from Houston for Boston but faced an emergency mid-air.

An American airline was diverted on Sunday (Jul 28) following a "biohazard" issue on the airplane. United Airlines flight 2477 took off from Houston for Boston but faced an emergency mid-air. The flight was rerouted after a customer became sick, the airline told DailyMail.com. According to FlightAware, Boeing 737-800 was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport. In an initial statement, United's website described the reason for the diversion as "an urgent customer situation." However, as per Daily Mail, an audio clip shared on X had the pilot telling air traffic control, "Especially with this kind of being a biohazard, I think we need to get this plane on the ground ASAP." "The crew is vomiting and passengers all around are asking for masks, etc. I talked to the crew and it sounds like it's quite bad back there," the pilot said. United Airlines crew and passengers vomiting due to a “biohazard” from a passenger and flight diverted to Dulles as UA2477 (Boeing 737-800 IAH-BOS) this afternoon. Big thanks to Bill B. for sharing the audio and @RadarBoxCom for tracking. pic.twitter.com/LOojAnsbZH — Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) July 28, 2024 × The flight had 155 passengers and six crew members on board. Dulles International Airport officials said that none of them required any medical help upon landing. United further informed on its website that the flight would soon leave Dulles for Boston but it was being delayed. "The aircraft is currently undergoing a deep clean and we are working to get customers on their way to Boston soon," the statement said. Also Read: Inflight 'biohazard': US plane makes U-turn as passenger suffers major diarrhoea Diarrhoea case on Delta flight In September last year, a Delta flight travelling from Atlanta to Barcelona had a similar incident when a passenger suffered a severe case of diarrhoea that hit "all the way through" the plane. Two hours into the flight, the plane made an unexpected U-turn and returned to Atlanta. An audio transmission from the cockpit posted on X, had the pilot telling air traffic control, ''This is a biohazard issue. We've had a passenger who's had diarrhoea all the way through the airplane, so they want us to come back to Atlanta." Delta officials confirmed that there was a "medical issue" on the flight, which led to the emergency landing. The flight was later thoroughly cleaned. A Delta spokesperson apologised to the customers for the disruption and delay, stating, "Our teams worked diligently and safely to thoroughly clean the airplane and ensure our customers reached their final destination. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this delay may have caused to our customers' travel plans."

'The crew is vomiting and...': United Airlines flight diverted mid-air due to hazardous issue

Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara held trilateral talks with his US and South Korean counterparts. The three signed a treaty as well to enhance security ties between the three countries. Watch in for more details!

Japan signs Security Treaty to enhance security ties between Japan, US & South Korea

The Israeli military said Monday it was holding nine soldiers for questioning following allegations of “substantial abuse” of a detainee at a shadowy facility where Israel has held Palestinian prisoners throughout the war in Gaza. Watch in for more details!

Israel detains 9 IDF soldiers over alleged abuse of a detainee at shadowy military facility

In a world increasingly marred in conflicts, more and more leaders are reaching out to find Common Ground. Joining the list is Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni who is all said to embark on a high-stake visit to China. The trip is scheduled for July 26th to the 31st. Watch in for more details!

Meloni in China: Italy PM Giorgia Meloni calls need to improve access to Chinese markets | WION

Headlines of the hour: - Quad Foreign Ministers meet in Tokyo - US-India discus 'Ukraine peace' - Golan attack: Cabinet authorises Netanyahu - Harris campaign raises $200 million in a week - Erdogan: Turkiye might enter Israel - Venezuela's Maduro faces challenge

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As many as 140 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's Volgograd region on Monday (Jul 28),&nbsp;the country’s state-owned railway company said.

According to&nbsp;reports, the train, travelling at 65 kmph, collided with a truck that drove into a railroad crossing at 12:35 local time. Nine passenger cars were derailed as authorities attempted to get a clear picture of the impact of the accident.&nbsp;

The train was travelling from Kazan in&nbsp;Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea when the accident took place near the&nbsp;Kotelnikovo station about 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow.&nbsp;

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The emergency ministry had already pressed paramedics on the scene, adding that as many as 342 emergency workers were involved.&nbsp;

"About 140 people received cuts and bruises," Russian Railways said, adding that 15 people, including three children, had been taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the truck was reportedly thrown about 15 metres (50 feet) by the impact. He was in grave condition, according to the Mash Telegram channel, which published a video showing the battered remains of the cabin of the truck and a man who it said was the driver with blood on his face.

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As many as 140 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's Volgograd region on Monday (Jul 28), the country’s state-owned railway company said.

As many as 140 people were injured after a passenger train derailed in Russia's Volgograd region on Monday (Jul 28), the country’s state-owned railway company said. According to reports, the train, travelling at 65 kmph, collided with a truck that drove into a railroad crossing at 12:35 local time. Nine passenger cars were derailed as authorities attempted to get a clear picture of the impact of the accident. The train was travelling from Kazan in Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea when the accident took place near the Kotelnikovo station about 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow. ❗️Train Derails In Russia's Volgograd, Multiple Injuries A truck driver drove onto a crossing and collided with a train travelling between Kazan and Adler, according to Russian Railways. Eight carriages derailed, and authorities are now working to clarify the number of… pic.twitter.com/aL2uG24NAY — RT_India (@RT_India_news) July 29, 2024 × Aquest és l'individu que ha fet volcar avui un tren amb 812 passatgers a VOLGOGRAD quan ha xocat el convoy amb el camió que portava. ️ÉS diu ASLANBEK U, de 43 ANYS, havia estat guàrdia de seguretat. Té una lesió craniocerebral i cames trencades. Se l'està investigant. pic.twitter.com/Cg7WgsKuTZ — JosepBastardas ☭ (@josepbastardas) July 29, 2024 × The emergency ministry had already pressed paramedics on the scene, adding that as many as 342 emergency workers were involved. "About 140 people received cuts and bruises," Russian Railways said, adding that 15 people, including three children, had been taken to hospital for treatment. The driver of the truck was reportedly thrown about 15 metres (50 feet) by the impact. He was in grave condition, according to the Mash Telegram channel, which published a video showing the battered remains of the cabin of the truck and a man who it said was the driver with blood on his face. (With inputs from agencies)

Passenger train derails in Russia's Volgograd, injuring at least 140

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves announced on Monday (July 29) that the country’s public finances are facing a £22 billion ($28.29bn) shortfall inherited from the Conservative government.

"We have inherited a projected overspend of £22 billion ($28 billion) this year that was covered up by the party opposite," said Reeves, who took office following Labour’s landslide victory over the Conservatives on July 4.

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Reeves, who addressed lawmakers with a detailed audit, warned that the unaddressed overspend would lead to a 25 per cent increase in the budget deficit this year. Her first budget will be presented on October 30.

"To reduce the pressure on public finances, I have already taken steps to cut spending by £5.5 billion ($7.07bn) this year and over £8.0 billion ($10.29bn) next year," she announced.

Reeves described the overspend as "not sustainable" and slammed the previous Conservative administration under Rishi Sunak for avoiding difficult decisions.

The finance chief also noted that the Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will release its first spending and taxation statement on October 30.&nbsp;

She added that this budget aims to "fix the foundations of our economy" and will launch a multi-year spending review to set departmental budgets for the next three years.

The Conservative opposition rejected Labour’s claims and accused the new government of using the fiscal assessment to justify upcoming tax hikes. Conservative finance spokesperson Jeremy Hunt slammed Reeves for allegedly preparing the ground for tax increases she did not disclose during the campaign.

"The audit is widely viewed as a precursor to potential infrastructure spending cuts and some tax increases, despite Labour’s campaign promise not to raise the main rates levied on workers," said Hunt.

Media reports before&nbsp;Monday’s statement, including those from The Sunday Times, pointed out that Reeves’ team had identified a public finance shortfall of around £20 billion.

The UK deficit, the gap between government revenue from taxes and its expenditures, was approximately £120 billion ($154.54bn) for the fiscal year ending in March.

In response, shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt accused Reeves of an “utterly bogus attempt to hoodwink the public” over public sector pay rises. 
 
“In her first big moment, she breaks that trust with an utterly bogus attempt to hoodwink the public about the choices she has,” Hunt said. 
 
“Over 50 times in the election, they told us they had no plans to raise taxes. Now in a U-turn that will forever shame this Labour government, she is laying the ground to break her word, and when she does, her first Budget will become the biggest betrayal in history by a new chancellor, and working families will never forgive her.” 
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Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves announced on Monday (July 29) that the country’s public finances are facing a £22 billion ($28.29bn) shortfall inherited from the Conservative government.

Britain’s finance minister Rachel Reeves announced on Monday (July 29) that the country’s public finances are facing a £22 billion ($28.29bn) shortfall inherited from the Conservative government. "We have inherited a projected overspend of £22 billion ($28 billion) this year that was covered up by the party opposite," said Reeves, who took office following Labour’s landslide victory over the Conservatives on July 4. Also watch | UK's financial landscape amidst rate cuts × Reeves, who addressed lawmakers with a detailed audit, warned that the unaddressed overspend would lead to a 25 per cent increase in the budget deficit this year. Her first budget will be presented on October 30. "To reduce the pressure on public finances, I have already taken steps to cut spending by £5.5 billion ($7.07bn) this year and over £8.0 billion ($10.29bn) next year," she announced. Reeves described the overspend as "not sustainable" and slammed the previous Conservative administration under Rishi Sunak for avoiding difficult decisions. The finance chief also noted that the Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, will release its first spending and taxation statement on October 30. She added that this budget aims to "fix the foundations of our economy" and will launch a multi-year spending review to set departmental budgets for the next three years. The Conservative opposition rejected Labour’s claims and accused the new government of using the fiscal assessment to justify upcoming tax hikes. Conservative finance spokesperson Jeremy Hunt slammed Reeves for allegedly preparing the ground for tax increases she did not disclose during the campaign. "The audit is widely viewed as a precursor to potential infrastructure spending cuts and some tax increases, despite Labour’s campaign promise not to raise the main rates levied on workers," said Hunt. Media reports before Monday’s statement, including those from The Sunday Times, pointed out that Reeves’ team had identified a public finance shortfall of around £20 billion. The UK deficit, the gap between government revenue from taxes and its expenditures, was approximately £120 billion ($154.54bn) for the fiscal year ending in March. In response, shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt accused Reeves of an “utterly bogus attempt to hoodwink the public” over public sector pay rises. “In her first big moment, she breaks that trust with an utterly bogus attempt to hoodwink the public about the choices she has,” Hunt said. “Over 50 times in the election, they told us they had no plans to raise taxes. Now in a U-turn that will forever shame this Labour government, she is laying the ground to break her word, and when she does, her first Budget will become the biggest betrayal in history by a new chancellor, and working families will never forgive her.” (With inputs from agencies)

UK Labour government accused of laying groundwork for tax hike

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Former British TV news presenter&nbsp;Huw&nbsp;Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday.

Edwards, 62, was the BBC's highest paid news presenter and anchored the broadcaster's "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. He resigned in April.

He has been charged with three counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child relating to images found on a child's phone, according to court documents.

"The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat," a London police spokesperson said.

"Edwards&nbsp;was arrested on 8 November, 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service."

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He was bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Edwards&nbsp;was one of the main faces at the BBC until his departure, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation, and leading coverage of the biggest events in Britain since the turn of the century, including elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics.

He quit on medical advice after allegations emerged that he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos.

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Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday.

Former British TV news presenter Huw Edwards, a household name in Britain, has been charged with three counts of making indecent pictures of children, police said on Monday. Edwards, 62, was the BBC's highest paid news presenter and anchored the broadcaster's "BBC News at Ten" bulletin for more than two decades. He resigned in April. He has been charged with three counts of making an indecent photograph or pseudo-photograph of a child relating to images found on a child's phone, according to court documents. "The offences, which are alleged to have taken place between December 2020 and April 2022, relate to images shared on a WhatsApp chat," a London police spokesperson said. "Edwards was arrested on 8 November, 2023. He was charged on Wednesday, 26 June following authorisation from the Crown Prosecution Service." Also read | Who is Huw Edwards, ex-BBC presenter at centre of sex photo controversy? He was bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Edwards was one of the main faces at the BBC until his departure, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation, and leading coverage of the biggest events in Britain since the turn of the century, including elections, royal weddings and the 2012 Olympics. He quit on medical advice after allegations emerged that he had paid a young person thousands of pounds for sexually explicit photos. 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.

Former BBC anchor Huw Edwards charged with making indecent pictures of children

Huw Edwards, a well-known former news anchor at the BBC, has been has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, police said Monday (Jul 29).&nbsp;

Edwards, who resigned from the BBC in April on "medical advice", six months after he was initially arrested, was charged on June 26 and has been bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, police added.

<h2>Who is Huw Edwards?&nbsp;</h2>

Huw Edwards is a journalist who has been associated with BBC for many years. He is often referred to as the "face of historic events" due to his role as a newsreader and presenter for major events and significant moments in British history.

Born on August 18, 1961, in Bridgend, Wales, Huw Edwards joined the BBC in 1984 as a news trainee and quickly rose through the ranks. He became a regular presenter on BBC News and has since become one of the most recognisable and respected newsreaders in the United Kingdom.

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Huw Edwards is also known for his calm and authoritative delivery style, which has made him a trusted figure in broadcasting. He has covered numerous important events, including elections, royal weddings, state funerals, and major national and international news stories.

In addition to news reading, Huw Edwards has presented several BBC programmes, including the documentary series "The Story of Wales." He has also been involved in the coverage of significant events such as the Olympic Games and the Proms, a renowned classical music festival in the UK.

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Most recently before the sex scandal row, Huw Edwards was a prominent figure on the BBC, serving as the main presenter of the BBC News at Ten, the network's flagship evening news programme. It included the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (as they were known at the time) in 2011, the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh (2021), the Queen's Diamond and Platinum Jubilee (2012 and 2022) and the coronation of King Charles (2023).

His extensive experience and authoritative presence have made him a familiar face to many viewers, especially during significant historical moments.

Huw Edwards was among the highest earners at the BBC. In 2017, when the BBC was required by the parliament to disclose the salaries of its top presenters, it was revealed that Edwards earned £550,000 ($716,023). Due to public scrutiny over the BBC's expenditure on talent and the gender pay gap among its stars, Edwards decided to take a pay cut.&nbsp;

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Up until last year, his salary stood at&nbsp;£435,000 ($566,254), BBC reported.&nbsp;In a cameo appearance in the 2012 James Bond film "Skyfall," Edwards played himself, presenting a BBC News report on a fictional attack on the British intelligence service MI6.

During an interview with BBC Radio Cymru in 2021, Edwards hinted that his tenure as the BBC's chief news anchor may be coming to an end due to the demands of the role.&nbsp;

"The nightly news business, after 20 years, that can be taxing, even though I still enjoy the job," he said. "But I don't think I'll be doing that for long… I think it's fair for the viewers to get a change."

(With inputs from agencies)

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Huw Edwards, a well-known former news anchor at the BBC, has been has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, police said Monday (Jul 29).

Huw Edwards, a well-known former news anchor at the BBC, has been has been charged with three counts of making indecent images of children, police said Monday (Jul 29). Edwards, who resigned from the BBC in April on "medical advice", six months after he was initially arrested, was charged on June 26 and has been bailed to appear at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, police added. Who is Huw Edwards? Huw Edwards is a journalist who has been associated with BBC for many years. He is often referred to as the "face of historic events" due to his role as a newsreader and presenter for major events and significant moments in British history. Born on August 18, 1961, in Bridgend, Wales, Huw Edwards joined the BBC in 1984 as a news trainee and quickly rose through the ranks. He became a regular presenter on BBC News and has since become one of the most recognisable and respected newsreaders in the United Kingdom. Also Read | Alarming warning from WHO: Bird flu poses increased risk of adapting to humans Huw Edwards is also known for his calm and authoritative delivery style, which has made him a trusted figure in broadcasting. He has covered numerous important events, including elections, royal weddings, state funerals, and major national and international news stories. In addition to news reading, Huw Edwards has presented several BBC programmes, including the documentary series "The Story of Wales." He has also been involved in the coverage of significant events such as the Olympic Games and the Proms, a renowned classical music festival in the UK. Also Read | India backs Pakistan’s resolution at UN condemning Quran burning protests Most recently before the sex scandal row, Huw Edwards was a prominent figure on the BBC, serving as the main presenter of the BBC News at Ten, the network's flagship evening news programme. It included the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (as they were known at the time) in 2011, the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh (2021), the Queen's Diamond and Platinum Jubilee (2012 and 2022) and the coronation of King Charles (2023). His extensive experience and authoritative presence have made him a familiar face to many viewers, especially during significant historical moments. Huw Edwards was among the highest earners at the BBC. In 2017, when the BBC was required by the parliament to disclose the salaries of its top presenters, it was revealed that Edwards earned £550,000 ($716,023). Due to public scrutiny over the BBC's expenditure on talent and the gender pay gap among its stars, Edwards decided to take a pay cut. Watch | Kenya on the boil as protests erupt against tax hikes × Up until last year, his salary stood at £435,000 ($566,254), BBC reported. In a cameo appearance in the 2012 James Bond film "Skyfall," Edwards played himself, presenting a BBC News report on a fictional attack on the British intelligence service MI6. During an interview with BBC Radio Cymru in 2021, Edwards hinted that his tenure as the BBC's chief news anchor may be coming to an end due to the demands of the role. "The nightly news business, after 20 years, that can be taxing, even though I still enjoy the job," he said. "But I don't think I'll be doing that for long… I think it's fair for the viewers to get a change." (With inputs from agencies)

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