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Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch of News Corp and Fox and one of the most important media barons for the US conservative establishment, is engaged in a till-now secret legal battle&nbsp;on the future of his empire that has his children pitted against each other in what looks similar to the family squabbles in the hit web series Succession. First reported by the New York Times, the battle has all the elements of a riveting family drama.

According to the NYT report that cited court documents, the 93-year-old owner of properties like Fox News, New York Post and Wall Street Journal wants to keep his media business "as a conservative force" after his death. For this, he wants to keep his eldest son Lachlan firmly in control, &nbsp;but three of his other children are giving him the push-back.

Murdoch's News Corp owns Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post as well as a string of newspapers and TV channels in Australia, Britain and elsewhere.

Fox News has been the lone star in a largely left or left-of-centre-leaning American media landscape.

<h2>What is the cause of Rupert Murdoch's legal battle involving his children?</h2>

At the heart of the battle is Project Harmony, Murdoch's &nbsp;move to change an 'irrevocable' trust established by him over two decades ago with the intention of avoiding family squabbles over the company's direction once he is dead.

What he reportedly wants is to keep his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch- who he had formally named his successor in 2018- in charge of the future course of the company's TV and print assets.

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As of now, as written in the trust, the family business will be given to his four older children- Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and Prudence- after Murdoch's demise. But as per court documents, he feels the conservative editorial stance of his properties can be ensured only if Lachlan is given full powers without interference from his siblings, some of whom have moderate stance.

In its current form, the trust gives an equal voice to all his four children in the company's future direction.

James, Murdoch's second son and his sisters Elisabeth and Prudence- who is his eldest child from his first marriage- are seen as moderate voices. According to the NYT report, the three "were caught completely off-guard by their father’s effort to rewrite what was supposed to be an inviolable trust and have united to stop him."

The three&nbsp;children accuse Murdoch of 'disenfranchising' them by violating the "equal governance provision" in the terms of the trust, said the NYT report.&nbsp;

Murdoch met separately with Elisabeth and Prudence in London after filing the petition to change the trust's terms hoping to win their support, a person familiar with the developments told NYT. "They were furious. Elisabeth responded to the possibility with a string of expletives," the report said, citing the source.

Murdoch went ahead with the move anyway, which James, Elisabeth and Prudence tried to block, but in vain.

Also read:&nbsp;<a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/rupert-murdoch-steps-down-as-fox-chairman-after-seven-decade-career-638290" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/rupert-murdoch-steps-down-as-fox-chairman-after-seven-decade-career-638290&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjwvvLiz8GHAxVVS2wGHVwAAyIQFnoECAEQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ALLz-Kf9nXVYiMQpA420R&amp;arm=e" dir="ltr" href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/rupert-murdoch-steps-down-as-fox-chairman-after-seven-decade-career-638290&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjwvvLiz8GHAxVVS2wGHVwAAyIQFnoECAEQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ALLz-Kf9nXVYiMQpA420R&amp;arm=e" target="_blank">Rupert Murdoch, 93, steps down as Fox chairman</a>

With Lachlan on his side, Murdoch is probably winning the fight. The NYT report said&nbsp;the probate commissioner in Reno, Nevada ruled that Murdoch can amend the trust "if he is able to show he is acting in good faith" and for the benefit of his heirs.

The court noted the patriarch was concerned that the “lack of consensus” among his children “would impact the strategic direction" at his companies, which would "also involve a likely reorientation of editorial policy and content.”&nbsp;

The ruling said Murdoch intended to “consolidate decision-making power in Lachlan’s hands and give him permanent, exclusive control” over the company.

That court's decision will now go into a trial stage in September, the paper reported.

Murdoch is represented by Adam Streisand, who in the past handled estate battles of Michael Jackson and Britney Spears.

The battle assumes significance in an election season as Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump is seen in polls as the frontrunner for the presidential elections due in November. Fox News has been the favoured microphone of Trump, in spite of his occasional fracas with it.

Murdoch thinks that the conservative editorial line of his publications is what gives them commercial value in the marketplace, which he wants to preserve in the larger interest of his successors.

<h2>Murdoch's marriages and his squabbling children</h2>

The latest court battle is in fact part of the ongoing saga of sibling rivalries and daddy&nbsp;issues in the Murdoch family, part of which may have inspired the series Succession. It got only further complicated by step-family dynamics, Murdoch having married five times. 
 
Before Lachlan was formally named heir, James and Elisabeth had battled each other as well as Lachlan and their father. After Lachlan took charge, James left the company to lead an investment firm in 2019. Elisabeth Murdoch runs Sister, a movie studio.

Prudence is Murdoch’s oldest offspring from his first marriage to Patricia Booker. Lachlan, Elisabeth and James are his children from his second marriage to Anna Murdoch Mann.

Murdoch married for the fifth time this June, to Elena Zhukova. None of his older children attended the wedding, except for Lachlan.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-is-lachlan-murdoc-five-things-to-know-about-the-inheritor-of-rupert-murdochs-media-empire-638469">Who is Lachlan Murdoch? Five things to know about the inheritor of Rupert Murdoch's media empire</a>

That marriage came years after his much-publicised divorce from his third wife, the Chinese origin Wendi Deng. He has two daughters with Wendi: Chloe and Grace.&nbsp; 
 
Murdoch's fourth&nbsp;marriage was to Jerry Hall, but they didn't have any children together.

<h2>About the Murdoch Trust</h2>

The trust was created around the time of&nbsp;Murdoch’s divorce from his second wife, Anna Murdoch Mann, before he married Wendi in 1999.

The trust is basically a holding company of the family's shares in Murdoch companies like Fox News, Fox Broadcast Network and News Corp. His four older children as well as Chloe and Grace have equal shares, but the last two do not have voting rights.

The voting system at present is such that Murdoch will basically have veto power, meaning he cannot be outvoted, while&nbsp;Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and Prudence have a single vote each. Essentially what Murdoch wants to achieve through the legal proceedings is to give Lachlan the same voting power as himself, meaning he should not be outvoted in future.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch of News Corp and Fox and one of the most important media barons for the US conservative establishment, is engaged in a till-now secret legal battle on the future of his empire that has his children pitted against each other in what looks similar to the family squabbles in the hit web series Succession.

Rupert Murdoch, the patriarch of News Corp and Fox and one of the most important media barons for the US conservative establishment, is engaged in a till-now secret legal battle on the future of his empire that has his children pitted against each other in what looks similar to the family squabbles in the hit web series Succession. First reported by the New York Times, the battle has all the elements of a riveting family drama. According to the NYT report that cited court documents, the 93-year-old owner of properties like Fox News, New York Post and Wall Street Journal wants to keep his media business "as a conservative force" after his death. For this, he wants to keep his eldest son Lachlan firmly in control, but three of his other children are giving him the push-back. Murdoch's News Corp owns Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post as well as a string of newspapers and TV channels in Australia, Britain and elsewhere. Fox News has been the lone star in a largely left or left-of-centre-leaning American media landscape. What is the cause of Rupert Murdoch's legal battle involving his children? At the heart of the battle is Project Harmony, Murdoch's move to change an 'irrevocable' trust established by him over two decades ago with the intention of avoiding family squabbles over the company's direction once he is dead. What he reportedly wants is to keep his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch- who he had formally named his successor in 2018- in charge of the future course of the company's TV and print assets. Video: Rupert Murdoch ties the knot for the fifth time × As of now, as written in the trust, the family business will be given to his four older children- Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and Prudence- after Murdoch's demise. But as per court documents, he feels the conservative editorial stance of his properties can be ensured only if Lachlan is given full powers without interference from his siblings, some of whom have moderate stance. In its current form, the trust gives an equal voice to all his four children in the company's future direction. James, Murdoch's second son and his sisters Elisabeth and Prudence- who is his eldest child from his first marriage- are seen as moderate voices. According to the NYT report, the three "were caught completely off-guard by their father’s effort to rewrite what was supposed to be an inviolable trust and have united to stop him." The three children accuse Murdoch of 'disenfranchising' them by violating the "equal governance provision" in the terms of the trust, said the NYT report. Murdoch met separately with Elisabeth and Prudence in London after filing the petition to change the trust's terms hoping to win their support, a person familiar with the developments told NYT. "They were furious. Elisabeth responded to the possibility with a string of expletives," the report said, citing the source. Murdoch went ahead with the move anyway, which James, Elisabeth and Prudence tried to block, but in vain. Also read: Rupert Murdoch, 93, steps down as Fox chairman With Lachlan on his side, Murdoch is probably winning the fight. The NYT report said the probate commissioner in Reno, Nevada ruled that Murdoch can amend the trust "if he is able to show he is acting in good faith" and for the benefit of his heirs. The court noted the patriarch was concerned that the “lack of consensus” among his children “would impact the strategic direction" at his companies, which would "also involve a likely reorientation of editorial policy and content.” The ruling said Murdoch intended to “consolidate decision-making power in Lachlan’s hands and give him permanent, exclusive control” over the company. That court's decision will now go into a trial stage in September, the paper reported. Murdoch is represented by Adam Streisand, who in the past handled estate battles of Michael Jackson and Britney Spears. The battle assumes significance in an election season as Republican candidate and former president Donald Trump is seen in polls as the frontrunner for the presidential elections due in November. Fox News has been the favoured microphone of Trump, in spite of his occasional fracas with it. Murdoch thinks that the conservative editorial line of his publications is what gives them commercial value in the marketplace, which he wants to preserve in the larger interest of his successors. Murdoch's marriages and his squabbling children The latest court battle is in fact part of the ongoing saga of sibling rivalries and daddy issues in the Murdoch family, part of which may have inspired the series Succession. It got only further complicated by step-family dynamics, Murdoch having married five times. Before Lachlan was formally named heir, James and Elisabeth had battled each other as well as Lachlan and their father. After Lachlan took charge, James left the company to lead an investment firm in 2019. Elisabeth Murdoch runs Sister, a movie studio. Prudence is Murdoch’s oldest offspring from his first marriage to Patricia Booker. Lachlan, Elisabeth and James are his children from his second marriage to Anna Murdoch Mann. Murdoch married for the fifth time this June, to Elena Zhukova. None of his older children attended the wedding, except for Lachlan. Also read: Who is Lachlan Murdoch? Five things to know about the inheritor of Rupert Murdoch's media empire That marriage came years after his much-publicised divorce from his third wife, the Chinese origin Wendi Deng. He has two daughters with Wendi: Chloe and Grace. Murdoch's fourth marriage was to Jerry Hall, but they didn't have any children together. About the Murdoch Trust The trust was created around the time of Murdoch’s divorce from his second wife, Anna Murdoch Mann, before he married Wendi in 1999. The trust is basically a holding company of the family's shares in Murdoch companies like Fox News, Fox Broadcast Network and News Corp. His four older children as well as Chloe and Grace have equal shares, but the last two do not have voting rights. The voting system at present is such that Murdoch will basically have veto power, meaning he cannot be outvoted, while Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and Prudence have a single vote each. Essentially what Murdoch wants to achieve through the legal proceedings is to give Lachlan the same voting power as himself, meaning he should not be outvoted in future. (With inputs from agencies)

Rupert Murdoch is in legal battle to change his trust terms, Lachlan pitted against James and sisters: Report

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Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday (Jul 24) slammed JD Vance, who is Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, for his "childless cat ladies" remark. Vance's comments are old but have gone recently viral.&nbsp;

Taking to her Instagram Stories, the "Friends" actress posted a screenshot of a social media post which showed Ron Filipkowski sharing a 2021 "Tucker Carlson Tonight" interview clip with Vance.&nbsp;

Alongside the 28-second clip, Filipkowski, who is the editor-in-chief of the MeidasTouch Network, wrote: "JD Vance says women who haven't given birth like Kamala Harris are 'childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives,' and have 'no direct stake' in America."&nbsp;

While replying to the video, Aniston wrote, "I truly can’t believe that this is coming from a potential VP of the United States. All I can say is… Mr Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day."&nbsp;

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"I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too," she added.&nbsp;

Similar to Aniston, who opened up about her fertility struggles in a cover story for Allure in 2022, Vance's comments didn't go well with dozens of netizens, who shared their strong opinions on social media and criticised&nbsp;it.&nbsp;

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<h2>Why did Vance say 'childless cat ladies'?&nbsp;</h2>

He made these remarks during "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show which was aired on Fox News in July 2021. At that time, Vance was running for Ohio's US Senate seat.&nbsp;

Vance had said, "We are effectively run in this country … by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made, and so they wanna make the rest of the country miserable, too."&nbsp;

"It's just a basic fact. You look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children," he added.&nbsp;

He added, "And how does it make any sense that we've turned our country over to people who don't really have a direct stake in it?"&nbsp;

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Harris, the Democratic Party's likely presidential candidate since Joe Biden dropped out, has two stepchildren with her husband Douglas Emhoff. And weeks after Vance's interview, Buttigieg and husband Chasten welcomed twins.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday (Jul 24) slammed JD Vance, who is Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, for his "childless cat ladies" remark.

Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston on Wednesday (Jul 24) slammed JD Vance, who is Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate, for his "childless cat ladies" remark. Vance's comments are old but have gone recently viral. Taking to her Instagram Stories, the "Friends" actress posted a screenshot of a social media post which showed Ron Filipkowski sharing a 2021 "Tucker Carlson Tonight" interview clip with Vance. Alongside the 28-second clip, Filipkowski, who is the editor-in-chief of the MeidasTouch Network, wrote: "JD Vance says women who haven't given birth like Kamala Harris are 'childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives,' and have 'no direct stake' in America." While replying to the video, Aniston wrote, "I truly can’t believe that this is coming from a potential VP of the United States. All I can say is… Mr Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day." Also read: Obama not keen on endorsing Kamala Harris? Sources hint so "I hope she will not need to turn to IVF as a second option. Because you are trying to take that away from her, too," she added. Similar to Aniston, who opened up about her fertility struggles in a cover story for Allure in 2022, Vance's comments didn't go well with dozens of netizens, who shared their strong opinions on social media and criticised it. Also read: Biden appears as 'Orange Man' in Oval Office address, netizens wonder if it's president or AI Why did Vance say 'childless cat ladies'? He made these remarks during "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show which was aired on Fox News in July 2021. At that time, Vance was running for Ohio's US Senate seat. Vance had said, "We are effectively run in this country … by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made, and so they wanna make the rest of the country miserable, too." "It's just a basic fact. You look at Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), the entire future of the Democrats is controlled by people without children," he added. He added, "And how does it make any sense that we've turned our country over to people who don't really have a direct stake in it?" Watch the old video here: JD Vance says women who haven’t given birth like Kamala Harris are “childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives,” and have “no direct stake” in America. pic.twitter.com/3DJY3pQTGe — Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) July 22, 2024 × Harris, the Democratic Party's likely presidential candidate since Joe Biden dropped out, has two stepchildren with her husband Douglas Emhoff. And weeks after Vance's interview, Buttigieg and husband Chasten welcomed twins. (With inputs from agencies)

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Days after Kamala Harris became the new&nbsp;presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, she garnered loads of funds&nbsp;and support from the Democrats and the party's supporters. She&nbsp;replaced incumbent United States President&nbsp;Joe Biden as the frontrunner for the Democratic Party for the upcoming elections in November.

Amidst popular backing for Harris from donors and Democrats alike, we are yet to hear from&nbsp;former US&nbsp;President Barack Obama.

However, several&nbsp;reports are now claiming&nbsp;that the former US president&nbsp;isn’t very keen on endorsing the incumbent vice president's&nbsp;presidential bid.&nbsp;

Obama is allegedly reluctant to Harris’ campaign because he thinks she cannot beat her rival Donald Trump, reported the New York Post citing&nbsp;a source close to the Biden family.

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“Obama’s very upset because he knows she can’t win,” the Biden family source told the New York Post.

“Obama knows she’s just incompetent — the border czar who never visited the border, saying that all migrants should have health insurance. She cannot navigate the landmines that are ahead of her,” the source reportedly&nbsp;added.&nbsp;

The Democrat Party’s campaign took&nbsp;a sharp turn after Biden, 81, bowed out of the presidential race and endorsed&nbsp;Harris to take the lead. Since the announcement, the incumbent VP got support from many high-profile Democrats including Hillary and Bill Clinton, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, among others.

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The source also told the New York Post that they do not have high hopes for a debate between&nbsp;Harris and Trump.

This comes after&nbsp;the&nbsp;last debate between Biden and his predecessor&nbsp;in Atlanta proved to be a huge mess for the 81-year-old.&nbsp;

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"She can’t debate. She’s going to put her foot in her mouth about Israel, Palestine, Ukraine. She’s going to say something really stupid,"&nbsp;the source said about Harris to the publication.

The media report citing the source also said&nbsp;that Obama was willing for Biden to step aside but was “shocked” to know that he endorsed&nbsp;Harris for president.&nbsp;

The Democrats are now looking like a divided house, which is reportedly making them look weak.&nbsp;On the other hand, the Republicans are going full-throttle with&nbsp;Trump and his running mate&nbsp;JD Vance. Meanwhile, Harris is yet to choose her running mate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Days after Kamala Harris became the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, she garnered loads of funds and support from the Democrats and the party's supporters.

Days after Kamala Harris became the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, she garnered loads of funds and support from the Democrats and the party's supporters. She replaced incumbent United States President Joe Biden as the frontrunner for the Democratic Party for the upcoming elections in November. Amidst popular backing for Harris from donors and Democrats alike, we are yet to hear from former US President Barack Obama. However, several reports are now claiming that the former US president isn’t very keen on endorsing the incumbent vice president's presidential bid. Obama is allegedly reluctant to Harris’ campaign because he thinks she cannot beat her rival Donald Trump, reported the New York Post citing a source close to the Biden family. Also Read | Biden appears as 'Orange Man' in Oval Office address, netizens wonder if it's president or AI “Obama’s very upset because he knows she can’t win,” the Biden family source told the New York Post. “Obama knows she’s just incompetent — the border czar who never visited the border, saying that all migrants should have health insurance. She cannot navigate the landmines that are ahead of her,” the source reportedly added. The Democrat Party’s campaign took a sharp turn after Biden, 81, bowed out of the presidential race and endorsed Harris to take the lead. Since the announcement, the incumbent VP got support from many high-profile Democrats including Hillary and Bill Clinton, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, among others. Watch | US elections: Harris' campaign debut election logo × The source also told the New York Post that they do not have high hopes for a debate between Harris and Trump. This comes after the last debate between Biden and his predecessor in Atlanta proved to be a huge mess for the 81-year-old. Also Read | After God, Americans are now thanking UFOs for saving Trump's life in assassination attempt "She can’t debate. She’s going to put her foot in her mouth about Israel, Palestine, Ukraine. She’s going to say something really stupid," the source said about Harris to the publication. The media report citing the source also said that Obama was willing for Biden to step aside but was “shocked” to know that he endorsed Harris for president. The Democrats are now looking like a divided house, which is reportedly making them look weak. On the other hand, the Republicans are going full-throttle with Trump and his running mate JD Vance. Meanwhile, Harris is yet to choose her running mate. (With inputs from agencies)

Obama not keen on endorsing Kamala Harris? Reports suggest so

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has&nbsp;warned of an Iranian-backed plot to attack the Israeli athletes&nbsp;participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Karz shared the inputs in&nbsp;a letter to his French counterpart,&nbsp;Stéphane Séjourné.&nbsp;

Katz said the Israeli government had intelligence of the possible attack, with proxies of the Iranian terror groups looking to execute it.&nbsp;

“There are those who seek to undermine the celebratory nature of this joyous event,” wrote Katz.

“We currently have assessments regarding the potential threat posed by Iranian terrorist proxies and other terrorist organizations who aim to carry out attacks against members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists during the Olympics.”

The Paris Olympics started on July 24 with the football match between Argentina and Morocco but the opening ceremony takes place on Friday (Jul 26). Notably, as many as 88 Israeli athletes are participating in the Paris Games.

They have been under round-the-clock protection from French security services, besides being guarded by Shin Bet (Israeli security agency)&nbsp;officials.&nbsp;

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<h2>Athletes receive threatening message&nbsp;</h2>

Prior to the quadrennial event, Israeli athletes have received threatening messages by email and phone. The first messages were sent to 15 athletes' emails and were signed by an entity that identified itself as “the People’s Defense Organization,” which doesn’t exist.

“The People’s Defense Organization announces that it intends to harm any Israeli presence at the Olympics. The&nbsp;Jewish lobby that controls the French Parliament won’t decide anything anymore," read the message.&nbsp;

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The message warned that there would be a repeat of the events of Munich 1972 where terrorists belonging to the Black September group broke into the Olympic village and took Israel athletes hostage - eventually killing 11 and a German police officer.&nbsp;

"Therefore, you’re not invited to Paris 2024. If you come, take into account that we intend to repeat the events of Munich 1972,” it added.&nbsp;

Israel's opening ceremony flagbearer, Peter Paltchik, swimerre Meiron Amir Cheruti and several others received invitations to their own funerals, Israeli media reports claimed.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has warned of an Iranian-backed plot to attack the Israeli athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Karz shared the inputs in a letter to his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné.

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has warned of an Iranian-backed plot to attack the Israeli athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Karz shared the inputs in a letter to his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné. Katz said the Israeli government had intelligence of the possible attack, with proxies of the Iranian terror groups looking to execute it. “There are those who seek to undermine the celebratory nature of this joyous event,” wrote Katz. “We currently have assessments regarding the potential threat posed by Iranian terrorist proxies and other terrorist organizations who aim to carry out attacks against members of the Israeli delegation and Israeli tourists during the Olympics.” The Paris Olympics started on July 24 with the football match between Argentina and Morocco but the opening ceremony takes place on Friday (Jul 26). Notably, as many as 88 Israeli athletes are participating in the Paris Games. They have been under round-the-clock protection from French security services, besides being guarded by Shin Bet (Israeli security agency) officials. I would like to thank my French counterpart, @steph_sejourne, for his welcome message to the Israeli delegation at the @Paris2024 Olympic Games, and for his assurance regarding the safety of our athletes. In the context of threats and calls for boycott, this symbolic gesture is… https://t.co/AegA7MDRGm — ישראל כ”ץ Israel Katz (@Israel_katz) July 22, 2024 × Watch | How the Olympics have changed between Paris 1924 & Paris 2024 × Athletes receive threatening message Prior to the quadrennial event, Israeli athletes have received threatening messages by email and phone. The first messages were sent to 15 athletes' emails and were signed by an entity that identified itself as “the People’s Defense Organization,” which doesn’t exist. “The People’s Defense Organization announces that it intends to harm any Israeli presence at the Olympics. The Jewish lobby that controls the French Parliament won’t decide anything anymore," read the message. Also read | Netanyahu tells joint session of US Congress Israel 'will win' Gaza war The message warned that there would be a repeat of the events of Munich 1972 where terrorists belonging to the Black September group broke into the Olympic village and took Israel athletes hostage - eventually killing 11 and a German police officer. "Therefore, you’re not invited to Paris 2024. If you come, take into account that we intend to repeat the events of Munich 1972,” it added. Israel's opening ceremony flagbearer, Peter Paltchik, swimerre Meiron Amir Cheruti and several others received invitations to their own funerals, Israeli media reports claimed. (With inputs from agencies)

Iranian terrorists may attack Israeli athletes at Paris Olympics: Tel Aviv warns France

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his fourth address to a joint session of the US Congress on Wednesday. Defending Israeli actions in Gaza, he attempted to drum up continued support for his country's war against Gaza. Watch in for more details!

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New ﻿Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed regret on Wednesday after a public enquiry found some 200,000 children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in state and religious care over the last 70 years. Watch in for more details!

New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in state and religious care

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, denounced by the western media as an 'autocrat' ruling the oil-rich South American nation since March 2013, is facing a formidable challenge in this Sunday's presidential elections. The challenge is from a little-known diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez. But the driving force behind Gonzalez's campaign is Maria Corina Machado, an industrial engineer-turned-politician who has remained a central figure in anti-Maduro protests amid Venezuelan hyperinflation in recent years.<img alt="Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez looks on during a campaign rally for the presidential election in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, July 13, 2024. REUTERS/Gaby Oraa/File Photo" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4e276ca0-2dbc-4267-b950-441bf8f690c0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/VenezuelaOppositionCandidate.png" />

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A recent Machado profile in the New York Times paints a picture of remarkable popularity that Machado appears to helm over ahead of the presidential elections.&nbsp;

The elections on Sunday (July 28) will test her popularity.&nbsp;

<h2>Why Machado is not presidential candidate against Nicolas Maduro?</h2>

This is because Machado was barred from ballot in January after a high court ruling upheld a Maduro administration decision over her electoral exclusion due to alleged financial irregularities that occurred when she was a national legislator.&nbsp;

But as public pressure tightened the noose around Maduro administration for a free and fair elections, the government allowed Machado to nominate a different candidate. Edmundo Gonzalez became the consensus choice.&nbsp;

If the Opposition wins Sunday's elections, Gonzalez will be the president. But Machado is widely perceived to be the real power behind a potential Edmundo presidency.&nbsp;

Also watch |&nbsp;Venezuela opposition registers presidential candidate to keep spot on ballot

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For Indian readers of WION, this will be akin to Sonia Gandhi-Dr Manmohan Singh arrangement during Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) government in India (2004-2014), when Dr Manmohan Singh was the prime minister but Sonia Gandhi was widely perceived to be the real power figure in and beyond New Delhi's corridors of power.&nbsp;

In an interview with New York Times, Machado said that she admires former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the conservative icon known for her fealty to the free market.&nbsp;

For her economic preference, Venezuelan journalists call her the country's "iron lady", much like Thatcher.&nbsp;

Machado is a mother of three adult children, all of whom live abroad.

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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, denounced by the western media as an 'autocrat' ruling the oil-rich South American nation since March 2013, is facing a formidable challenge in this Sunday's presidential elections.

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, denounced by the western media as an 'autocrat' ruling the oil-rich South American nation since March 2013, is facing a formidable challenge in this Sunday's presidential elections. The challenge is from a little-known diplomat Edmundo Gonzalez. But the driving force behind Gonzalez's campaign is Maria Corina Machado, an industrial engineer-turned-politician who has remained a central figure in anti-Maduro protests amid Venezuelan hyperinflation in recent years. Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez looks on during a campaign rally for the presidential election in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, July 13, 2024 | Reuters A recent Machado profile in the New York Times paints a picture of remarkable popularity that Machado appears to helm over ahead of the presidential elections. The elections on Sunday (July 28) will test her popularity. Why Machado is not presidential candidate against Nicolas Maduro? This is because Machado was barred from ballot in January after a high court ruling upheld a Maduro administration decision over her electoral exclusion due to alleged financial irregularities that occurred when she was a national legislator. But as public pressure tightened the noose around Maduro administration for a free and fair elections, the government allowed Machado to nominate a different candidate. Edmundo Gonzalez became the consensus choice. If the Opposition wins Sunday's elections, Gonzalez will be the president. But Machado is widely perceived to be the real power behind a potential Edmundo presidency. Also watch | Venezuela opposition registers presidential candidate to keep spot on ballot × For Indian readers of WION, this will be akin to Sonia Gandhi-Dr Manmohan Singh arrangement during Congress-led United Progressive Alliance's (UPA) government in India (2004-2014), when Dr Manmohan Singh was the prime minister but Sonia Gandhi was widely perceived to be the real power figure in and beyond New Delhi's corridors of power. In an interview with New York Times, Machado said that she admires former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the conservative icon known for her fealty to the free market. For her economic preference, Venezuelan journalists call her the country's "iron lady", much like Thatcher. Machado is a mother of three adult children, all of whom live abroad. (With inputs from agencies)

Venezuela elections: Meet María Corina Machado, the 'Iron Lady' slaying her way to challenge President Maduro

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters released maggots and other insects in the well-known D.C. hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly staying ahead of his address to Congress on Wednesday&nbsp;(Jul&nbsp;24).&nbsp;

A video posted on social media by the Palestinian Youth Movement shows maggots and crickets spread across the common areas of the Watergate Hotel, including visuals of living insects scattered across a table, with American and Israeli flags in the background.

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"Palestine protesteors manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people," said the X post by the group. "There will be no rest before Netanyahu and Congress disgrace themselves in front of the world for failing to achieve any of their military and political objectives."

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The Watergate Hotel has made a statement to The Washington Post, confirming the incident. They have stated that they are making sure that the safety of their guests is maintained and are cooperating with the authorities.

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“Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our guests and staff. We took the necessary steps to ensure the property has been sanitized and is now operating as normal,” a hotel spokesperson told The Washington Post. “We are cooperating fully with authorities, who are handling the situation. As this is an open case, we are unable to provide any further details at this time.”

According to a Fox News report, protesters gathered at Capitol Hill ahead of Netanyahu's speech in the joint session. The authorities have so far made about 200 arrests.

Anti-Israeli agitators gathered outside the Watergate Hotel before Netanyahu's visit. According to the Associated Press, over 1,000 protesters gathered near the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday morning.

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Thousands of anti-Israel protesters released maggots and other insects in the well-known D.C. hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly staying ahead of his address to Congress on Wednesday (Jul 24).

Thousands of anti-Israel protesters released maggots and other insects in the well-known D.C. hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly staying ahead of his address to Congress on Wednesday (Jul 24). A video posted on social media by the Palestinian Youth Movement shows maggots and crickets spread across the common areas of the Watergate Hotel, including visuals of living insects scattered across a table, with American and Israeli flags in the background. Also Read | ‘Arrest war criminal’: Protests break out as Israeli PM Netanyahu addresses US Congress "Palestine protesteors manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people," said the X post by the group. "There will be no rest before Netanyahu and Congress disgrace themselves in front of the world for failing to achieve any of their military and political objectives." BON APPETIT!! MAGGOTS RELEASED ON THE CRIMINAL ZIONIST'S WAR TABLE! Palestine protestors manufactured chaos at the Watergate Hotel last night so that Netanyahu, Israeli Mossad agents, and the Secret Service had no peace as they continue to terrorize our people. pic.twitter.com/hEc2HzL8Jb — Palestinian Youth Movement (@palyouthmvmt) July 24, 2024 × The Watergate Hotel has made a statement to The Washington Post, confirming the incident. They have stated that they are making sure that the safety of their guests is maintained and are cooperating with the authorities. Also Read | Netanyahu tells joint session of US Congress Israel 'will win' Gaza war “Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our guests and staff. We took the necessary steps to ensure the property has been sanitized and is now operating as normal,” a hotel spokesperson told The Washington Post. “We are cooperating fully with authorities, who are handling the situation. As this is an open case, we are unable to provide any further details at this time.” According to a Fox News report, protesters gathered at Capitol Hill ahead of Netanyahu's speech in the joint session. The authorities have so far made about 200 arrests. Anti-Israeli agitators gathered outside the Watergate Hotel before Netanyahu's visit. According to the Associated Press, over 1,000 protesters gathered near the Capitol on Pennsylvania Avenue on Wednesday morning. (With inputs from agencies)

Anti-Israel protesters release insects inside Netanyahu's Washington hotel

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet in the southern city of Guangzhou on Monday. Kuleba said his country would be ready to negotiate directly with Russia, but only when Moscow did so in "good faith". Watch in for more details!

Ukrainian FM Visits China: Kyiv, Beijing discuss ways to achieve 'lasting peace' in Ukraine

For the first time, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian and two Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers flying together near the Alaska region, on Wednesday (July 24), according to US defence officials.

For the first time, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian and two Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers flying together near the Alaska region, on Wednesday (July 24), according to US defence officials. "The Russian and PRC aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace. This Russian and PRC activity in the Alaska ADIZ (Air defence identification zone) is not seen as a threat, and NORAD will continue to monitor competitor activity near North America and meet presence with presence," a statement from NORAD said. The Russian TU-95 Bear and Chinese H-6 bombers did not enter the United States or Canada-controlled airspace, NORAD, a joint bi-national command between the two nations, said. According to the defence officials, US F-16 and F-35 fighter planes and Canadian CF-18 fighter jets conducted the intercept. 'Not aimed at third parties' Chinese and Russian air forces conducted a “joint strategic aerial patrol in the relevant airspace of the Bering Sea” on Thursday (July 25), said China's defence ministry. The ministry also said this joint patrol was part of an annual cooperation plan between the militaries of Moscow and Beijing. The spokesperson for China's defence ministry, Zhang Xiaogang, said that this is the eighth such exercise conducted by the militaries of the two countries since 2019. Watch | Netanyahu in US: Some Democrats boycott Israel PM's Congress address, protests outside Capitol Hill × Zhang said that the exercise was aimed at “further testing and enhancing the level of cooperation between the two air forces, as well as deepening strategic mutual trust and practical cooperation between the two countries.” “This action is not aimed at third parties, it is in line with relevant international laws and international practices and has nothing to do with the current international and regional situation,” he added. While the presence of Russian planes in the Alaskan air defence identification zone is common, Chinese planes are adding a new layer of complexity to the situation. Russian flights into Alaska’s ADIZ are not uncommon. In May, Russia flew four aircraft into Alaska’s ADIZ, which NORAD said “occurs regularly.” Also read: Russian military helicopter Mi-28 crashes, crew killed However, the presence of Chinese aircraft appears to be a new development. General Gregory Guillot, the commander of US Northern Command, in March, said that due to China's continued drive northward, he anticipated seeing aircraft in the Arctic "as soon as this year potentially." “What I have seen is a willingness and a desire by the Chinese to act up there,” Guillot said at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “We have seen them in the maritime. We have seen them under the cloud of technical or scientific research, but we think it is certainly multi-mission, including military. And then I expect to see air activity in the Alaska part of the Arctic as soon as this year, potentially," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese nuclear bombers near Alaska for first time

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of attacks against his new opponent Vice President Kamala Harris; called her new victim to defeat, and accused her of deceiving Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term.

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US President Joe Biden emphasised that he has decided to pass the torch to a new generation, adding that his decision to step aside from his campaign is a matter of democracy. Watch to know more.

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Israeli forces have retrieved the bodies of five individuals who were taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack on southern Israel. The military confirmed on Thursday (Jul&nbsp;25) that the remains of Maya Goren and soldiers Ravid Aryeh Katz, Oren Goldin, Tomer Ahimas, and Kiril Brodski have been returned to Israel.

<h2>How were the hostage bodies recovered?</h2>

The bodies were recovered during an operation in Khan Yunis, a key city in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday (Jul 24), said the Israeli military.

As per the news agency AFP, the four soldiers were killed during the attack by Hamas militants, which led to significant casualties and hostages being taken.

In December, the military had previously announced the death of Maya Goren, who had been abducted on October 7.&nbsp;

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The recovery of her body was confirmed by kibbutz Nir Oz, who said that her family had been informed.&nbsp;

In a separate statement, kibbutz Nir Yitzhak also confirmed the return of Oren Goldin's body.

"This evening, we were informed about the rescue operation for the late Oren Goldin, a member of the kibbutz emergency team, who fell on October 7".

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The attack on October 7 resulted in the deaths of 1,197 people, predominantly civilians, and the seizure of 251 hostages. Of those, 111 remain in Gaza, with the military reporting that 39 of these hostages are deceased.

Israel's military response in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting at least 39,145 deaths, mostly civilians.

(With inputs from agencies)

Israeli forces have retrieved the bodies of five individuals who were taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack on southern Israel. The military confirmed on Thursday (Jul 25) that the remains of Maya Goren and soldiers Ravid Aryeh Katz, Oren Goldin, Tomer Ahimas, and Kiril Brodski have been returned to Israel.

Israeli forces have retrieved the bodies of five individuals who were taken hostage by Hamas during the October 7 attack on southern Israel. The military confirmed on Thursday (Jul 25) that the remains of Maya Goren and soldiers Ravid Aryeh Katz, Oren Goldin, Tomer Ahimas, and Kiril Brodski have been returned to Israel. How were the hostage bodies recovered? The bodies were recovered during an operation in Khan Yunis, a key city in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday (Jul 24), said the Israeli military. As per the news agency AFP, the four soldiers were killed during the attack by Hamas militants, which led to significant casualties and hostages being taken. In December, the military had previously announced the death of Maya Goren, who had been abducted on October 7. Also read | Netanyahu tells joint session of US Congress Israel 'will win' Gaza war The recovery of her body was confirmed by kibbutz Nir Oz, who said that her family had been informed. In a separate statement, kibbutz Nir Yitzhak also confirmed the return of Oren Goldin's body. "This evening, we were informed about the rescue operation for the late Oren Goldin, a member of the kibbutz emergency team, who fell on October 7". Also read | Joe Biden's Oval Office address: Endorses Kamala Harris, tells Americans 'Republic is in your hands' The attack on October 7 resulted in the deaths of 1,197 people, predominantly civilians, and the seizure of 251 hostages. Of those, 111 remain in Gaza, with the military reporting that 39 of these hostages are deceased. Israel's military response in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting at least 39,145 deaths, mostly civilians. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel recovers bodies of five hostages taken by Hamas during Oct 7 attack

The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years killed three people and flooded parts of the island’s second-biggest city on Thursday, while rescuers searched for nine sailors missing after their cargo ship sank in the storm.

Typhoon Gaemi transformed streets in southern Kaohsiung city into rivers, with some households flooded by rainwater. Schools and offices were closed in several cities for a second day, with the stock market suspended and thousands of people evacuated.

Gaemi also exacerbated seasonal rains in the Philippines on its path to Taiwan, triggering flooding and landslides that killed 20 people. A tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of oil sank off Manila on Thursday, with authorities racing to contain a spill.

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The storm had weakened by Thursday morning and "the centre has moved out to sea" at around 4:20 am (2020 GMT), Taiwan's weather authorities said.

Taiwan's fire agency said it received a report early Thursday that a cargo ship had sunk off the island's southwestern coast, forcing its nine Myanmar crew members to abandon ship in life jackets.

"They fell into the sea and were floating there," said Hsiao Huan-chang, head of the fire agency, adding that rescuers contacted a nearby Taiwanese cargo ship to assist them.

Hsiao did not specify when the Tanzania-flagged ship sank but said the rescue vessel arrived in the area at 8:35 am (0035 GMT).

"(When the Taiwanese ship arrived) the visibility at the scene was very low and the winds were too strong," he told reporters.

Rescue aircraft took off from Kaohsiung and arrived at the scene at 3:30 pm (0730 GMT), a National Fire Agency official told a later briefing, and the search was ongoing.

- Mudslides, falling trees -

In Pingtung county, an Indonesian freighter had to be anchored at a beach during the storm, with local TV footage showing massive waves crashing into it. Taiwan's Coast Guard said the crew was safe, "with no loss of power and oil leakage".&nbsp;

Gaemi made landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday night with sustained wind speeds of 190 kilometres (118 miles) per hour at its peak.&nbsp;

At least three people were confirmed killed and as many as 3,300 reported injured.

A motorist in Kaohsiung was crushed by a tree and a woman in eastern Hualien died after part of a building fell on her.

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Authorities said later on Thursday a third person was killed when mudslides hit two houses in Kaohsiung, trapping two people. A woman was rescued from one but the second person was found dead.

Taiwan's defence ministry also announced Thursday that its annual Han Kuang war games, in which some drills had already been cancelled due to the weather, had ended a day early and troops sent to help local governments with disaster rescue work instead.

Hundreds of domestic and international flights were cancelled again because of the storm.

- Flood warnings -

Gaemi is now tracking towards China's Fujian province, which suspended all train services and put in place the second-highest flood warning alert level.

The national water resources ministry warned on Wednesday that extremely heavy rains were expected to swell rivers and lakes in Fujian and the neighbouring province of Zhejiang.

In the Philippines, clean-up efforts were under way Thursday in the capital Manila as residents and business owners dumped soaked mattresses, bags of rubbish and other debris on muddy streets.

Street vendor Zenaida Cuerda, 55, said the food she had been selling had washed away and her house in the capital was flooded.

"All my capital is gone," Cuerda told AFP. "I have nothing now, that's my only livelihood."

The region experiences frequent tropical storms from July to October but experts say climate change has increased their intensity, leading to heavy rains, flash floods and strong gusts.

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The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years killed three people and flooded parts of the island’s second-biggest city on Thursday, while rescuers searched for nine sailors missing after their cargo ship sank in the storm.

The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years killed three people and flooded parts of the island’s second-biggest city on Thursday, while rescuers searched for nine sailors missing after their cargo ship sank in the storm. Typhoon Gaemi transformed streets in southern Kaohsiung city into rivers, with some households flooded by rainwater. Schools and offices were closed in several cities for a second day, with the stock market suspended and thousands of people evacuated. Gaemi also exacerbated seasonal rains in the Philippines on its path to Taiwan, triggering flooding and landslides that killed 20 people. A tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of oil sank off Manila on Thursday, with authorities racing to contain a spill. Also read: Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi: Two deaths reported The storm had weakened by Thursday morning and "the centre has moved out to sea" at around 4:20 am (2020 GMT), Taiwan's weather authorities said. Taiwan's fire agency said it received a report early Thursday that a cargo ship had sunk off the island's southwestern coast, forcing its nine Myanmar crew members to abandon ship in life jackets. "They fell into the sea and were floating there," said Hsiao Huan-chang, head of the fire agency, adding that rescuers contacted a nearby Taiwanese cargo ship to assist them. Hsiao did not specify when the Tanzania-flagged ship sank but said the rescue vessel arrived in the area at 8:35 am (0035 GMT). "(When the Taiwanese ship arrived) the visibility at the scene was very low and the winds were too strong," he told reporters. Rescue aircraft took off from Kaohsiung and arrived at the scene at 3:30 pm (0730 GMT), a National Fire Agency official told a later briefing, and the search was ongoing. - Mudslides, falling trees - In Pingtung county, an Indonesian freighter had to be anchored at a beach during the storm, with local TV footage showing massive waves crashing into it. Taiwan's Coast Guard said the crew was safe, "with no loss of power and oil leakage". Gaemi made landfall in Taiwan on Wednesday night with sustained wind speeds of 190 kilometres (118 miles) per hour at its peak. At least three people were confirmed killed and as many as 3,300 reported injured. A motorist in Kaohsiung was crushed by a tree and a woman in eastern Hualien died after part of a building fell on her. Also read: Typhoon Gaemi causes floods, flight cancellations Authorities said later on Thursday a third person was killed when mudslides hit two houses in Kaohsiung, trapping two people. A woman was rescued from one but the second person was found dead. Taiwan's defence ministry also announced Thursday that its annual Han Kuang war games, in which some drills had already been cancelled due to the weather, had ended a day early and troops sent to help local governments with disaster rescue work instead. Hundreds of domestic and international flights were cancelled again because of the storm. - Flood warnings - Gaemi is now tracking towards China's Fujian province, which suspended all train services and put in place the second-highest flood warning alert level. The national water resources ministry warned on Wednesday that extremely heavy rains were expected to swell rivers and lakes in Fujian and the neighbouring province of Zhejiang. In the Philippines, clean-up efforts were under way Thursday in the capital Manila as residents and business owners dumped soaked mattresses, bags of rubbish and other debris on muddy streets. Street vendor Zenaida Cuerda, 55, said the food she had been selling had washed away and her house in the capital was flooded. "All my capital is gone," Cuerda told AFP. "I have nothing now, that's my only livelihood." The region experiences frequent tropical storms from July to October but experts say climate change has increased their intensity, leading to heavy rains, flash floods and strong gusts. 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.

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