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The Republican party in the United States is alleging that the Democrats have staged a bloodless coup against&nbsp;Joe Biden, after the US president ended his re-election campaign on Sunday (Jul 21). Top GOP leaders, including Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have said Biden didn't step down on his own and was forced to do so instead.

“The Democrat Party forced the Democrat nominee off the ballot, just over 100 days before the election,” Johnson wrote on X.

<h2>Obama and Pelosi blamed for 'coup'</h2>

Trump agreed to the theory, citing Biden's alleged frosty ties with ex-US president Barack Obama.

While speaking on Jesse Walter's ‘Primetime’ show, Trump said, "When Obama walked Biden out a couple of weeks ago off the stage, he didn't have to do that, he could have let him wave to the people a little bit longer... he was waving and all of a sudden Obama comes along, grabs him. Come on Joe. Like he was a child. It made him look so bad. And I know people with Biden, I know people with Obama and they were not happy about that. It made him look really bad."

Meanwhile, Senator Tom Cotton (Republican-Arkansas) was&nbsp;of the view that the coup was staged by former House Speaker&nbsp;Nancy Pelosi and Obama.

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"Joe Biden succumbed to a coup by Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, and Hollywood donors, ignoring millions of Democratic primary votes,” he wrote.

Meanwhile, Trump's vice presidential&nbsp;pick JD Vance complained that Democrats should have just invoked the 25th Amendment and removed Biden in an appropriate way.

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"If they want to take him down because he’s mentally incapable of serving, invoke the 25th Amendment," said Vance. The 25th Amendment deals with issues related to presidential succession and disability.

"You don’t get to sort of do this in the most politically beneficial way for Democrats. If it’s an actual problem, they should take care of it the appropriate way,” Trump's running mate added.

Such theories have been fuelled by the fact that Biden has yet to make any public appearance since he announced his withdrawal and has been issuing statements in writing.

A section of Republicans on social media is even pushing theories that the 81-year-old president might already be dead.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Republican party in the United States is alleging that the Democrats have staged a bloodless coup against Joe Biden, after the US president ended his re-election campaign on Sunday (Jul 21).

The Republican party in the United States is alleging that the Democrats have staged a bloodless coup against Joe Biden, after the US president ended his re-election campaign on Sunday (Jul 21). Top GOP leaders, including Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson, have said Biden didn't step down on his own and was forced to do so instead. “The Democrat Party forced the Democrat nominee off the ballot, just over 100 days before the election,” Johnson wrote on X. Obama and Pelosi blamed for 'coup' Trump agreed to the theory, citing Biden's alleged frosty ties with ex-US president Barack Obama. While speaking on Jesse Walter's ‘Primetime’ show, Trump said, "When Obama walked Biden out a couple of weeks ago off the stage, he didn't have to do that, he could have let him wave to the people a little bit longer... he was waving and all of a sudden Obama comes along, grabs him. Come on Joe. Like he was a child. It made him look so bad. And I know people with Biden, I know people with Obama and they were not happy about that. It made him look really bad." Meanwhile, Senator Tom Cotton (Republican-Arkansas) was of the view that the coup was staged by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Obama. Also read: Kamala Harris for president: After Biden exits, his vice president enters race, but can she win? "Joe Biden succumbed to a coup by Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, and Hollywood donors, ignoring millions of Democratic primary votes,” he wrote. Meanwhile, Trump's vice presidential pick JD Vance complained that Democrats should have just invoked the 25th Amendment and removed Biden in an appropriate way. Watch: US Elections: Biden exits, Hollywood backs Kamala Harris; talks money × "If they want to take him down because he’s mentally incapable of serving, invoke the 25th Amendment," said Vance. The 25th Amendment deals with issues related to presidential succession and disability. "You don’t get to sort of do this in the most politically beneficial way for Democrats. If it’s an actual problem, they should take care of it the appropriate way,” Trump's running mate added. Such theories have been fuelled by the fact that Biden has yet to make any public appearance since he announced his withdrawal and has been issuing statements in writing. A section of Republicans on social media is even pushing theories that the 81-year-old president might already be dead. (With inputs from agencies)

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The brief of the brutal reality TV show Race to Survive: New Zealand&nbsp;was that the contestants have to find their own food while navigating through tough territory for the race to win $500,000. While filming the American&nbsp;show in New Zealand, a contestant killed and made a meal of a Weka, a flightless bird considered endangered in many parts of the country.

<h2>Race to Survive: New Zealand</h2>

The contestants Spencer 'Corry' Jones And Oliver Dev, the two river guides who at one point in the show were considered frontrunners,&nbsp;were disqualified after violating New Zealand's tough environment laws.

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One of them has admitted to the wrongdoing and has since apologised for having disrespected New Zealand, even as the country's conservation department is investigating the incident, which it described as unacceptable.

According to a clip from the episode, Jones knew he was breaking the rule but said he made the foolish mistake as he wasn't prepared for the hunger. "What I did disrespected New Zealand, and I'm sorry," he said.

Weka is a heavy, curious and flightless bird that is one of the iconic species of New Zealand akin to Kiwi.

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The flightless bird is considered endangered in many parts of New Zealand. Weka is a protected species and hurting or killing it could lead to fines of nearly 60,000 US dollars or up to two years of jail, as per the Wildlife Act 1953 of New Zealand.

<h2>Who won the Race to Survive: New Zealand survival reality show?</h2>

The show Race to Survive: New Zealand had 10 episodes and started airing in May.

The contestants went on the race through the challenging wilderness of New Zealand which included,&nbsp;trekking, kayaking, and mountain-climbing in a 40-day ordeal covering 150 miles to win the prize money of $500,000. All the while, they were also supposed to find their own food.

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The show started with nine teams, but only three survived to the end, others having quit mainly due to injuries.

Being touted as the toughest race ever conceived, it was won by the team of smokejumpers&nbsp;Ethan&nbsp;Greenberg and&nbsp;Tyrie&nbsp;Mann Merrill.

(With inputs from agencies)

The brief of the brutal reality TV show Race to Survive: New Zealand was that the contestants have to find their own food while navigating through tough territory for the race to win $500,000.

The brief of the brutal reality TV show Race to Survive: New Zealand was that the contestants have to find their own food while navigating through tough territory for the race to win $500,000. While filming the American show in New Zealand, a contestant killed and made a meal of a Weka, a flightless bird considered endangered in many parts of the country. Race to Survive: New Zealand The contestants Spencer 'Corry' Jones And Oliver Dev, the two river guides who at one point in the show were considered frontrunners, were disqualified after violating New Zealand's tough environment laws. Also read | Creature washed up on New Zealand beach believed to be world's rarest whale One of them has admitted to the wrongdoing and has since apologised for having disrespected New Zealand, even as the country's conservation department is investigating the incident, which it described as unacceptable. According to a clip from the episode, Jones knew he was breaking the rule but said he made the foolish mistake as he wasn't prepared for the hunger. "What I did disrespected New Zealand, and I'm sorry," he said. Weka is a heavy, curious and flightless bird that is one of the iconic species of New Zealand akin to Kiwi. Also watch | New Zealand accuses China of 2021 parliament hacking × The flightless bird is considered endangered in many parts of New Zealand. Weka is a protected species and hurting or killing it could lead to fines of nearly 60,000 US dollars or up to two years of jail, as per the Wildlife Act 1953 of New Zealand. Who won the Race to Survive: New Zealand survival reality show? The show Race to Survive: New Zealand had 10 episodes and started airing in May. The contestants went on the race through the challenging wilderness of New Zealand which included, trekking, kayaking, and mountain-climbing in a 40-day ordeal covering 150 miles to win the prize money of $500,000. All the while, they were also supposed to find their own food. Also read | New Zealand Super Rugby player Connor Garden-Bachop passes away after 'medical event' The show started with nine teams, but only three survived to the end, others having quit mainly due to injuries. Being touted as the toughest race ever conceived, it was won by the team of smokejumpers Ethan Greenberg and Tyrie Mann Merrill. (With inputs from agencies)

Race to Survive New Zealand contestants ate a Weka bird, disqualified from brutal reality show

Amid pressure from Egypt, Qatar and the US, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that a cease-fire deal might be taking shape. The Israeli leader is in Washington DC and is due to address the Congress and meet President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris. The deal, if struck, would see the release of dozens of hostages still held by Palestinian militant group Hamas.

As per reports, a team from Netanyahu's office will be dispatched Thursday (Jul 25) to hold talks.

During a meeting with families of hostages, Netanyahu said, "The conditions are undoubtedly ripening. This is a good sign."

Earlier on Friday (Jul 19), US Secretary of state Anthony Blinken expressed hope that negotiators were "driving toward the goal line.

It comes as the Israeli military, in the latest move, ordered the evacuation of a part of the Gaza Strip it earlier designated as a humanitarian zone. The death toll in Palestine since the outbreak of the war nine months ago has now topped 39,000, as per Hamas claims.

On Tuesday (Jul 23), Hamas and the Palestinian Health Ministry said that Israeli forces had raided a Palestinian city in the occupied West Bank killing at least five people.

<h2>Hostages held by Gaza</h2>

As of now, 120 hostages are still held by Hamas. Of these 120, about a third are already dead and approximately 85 are alive.

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The Israeli military announced Monday that two more hostages had died in captivity.

<h2>Fatah-Hamas break deadlock</h2>

Meanwhile, in a major development regarding Palestinian leadership, the two factions of Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration in Beijing, Chinese state media revealed Tuesday.

The move may potentially resolve the deep divide between the two sides amid the war in Gaza.

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Previous such efforts didn't yield any results. For instance, a similar deal was struck back in 2011 but it soon collapsed.

But the reconciliation between the two factions is significant, given Israel's vehement opposition to any role by Hamas in governing Gaza. It has even rejected calls from the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority to run the besieged territory.

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid pressure from Egypt, Qatar and the US, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that a cease-fire deal might be taking shape. The Israeli leader is in Washington DC and is due to address the Congress and meet President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris.

Amid pressure from Egypt, Qatar and the US, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that a cease-fire deal might be taking shape. The Israeli leader is in Washington DC and is due to address the Congress and meet President Joe Biden and VP Kamala Harris. The deal, if struck, would see the release of dozens of hostages still held by Palestinian militant group Hamas. As per reports, a team from Netanyahu's office will be dispatched Thursday (Jul 25) to hold talks. During a meeting with families of hostages, Netanyahu said, "The conditions are undoubtedly ripening. This is a good sign." Earlier on Friday (Jul 19), US Secretary of state Anthony Blinken expressed hope that negotiators were "driving toward the goal line. It comes as the Israeli military, in the latest move, ordered the evacuation of a part of the Gaza Strip it earlier designated as a humanitarian zone. The death toll in Palestine since the outbreak of the war nine months ago has now topped 39,000, as per Hamas claims. On Tuesday (Jul 23), Hamas and the Palestinian Health Ministry said that Israeli forces had raided a Palestinian city in the occupied West Bank killing at least five people. Hostages held by Gaza As of now, 120 hostages are still held by Hamas. Of these 120, about a third are already dead and approximately 85 are alive. Also read: Scores killed in Israeli strikes as IDF orders evacuation of Gaza humanitarian zone The Israeli military announced Monday that two more hostages had died in captivity. Fatah-Hamas break deadlock Meanwhile, in a major development regarding Palestinian leadership, the two factions of Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration in Beijing, Chinese state media revealed Tuesday. The move may potentially resolve the deep divide between the two sides amid the war in Gaza. Also read: WHO says high risk of polio virus spreading across war-ravaged Gaza Strip Previous such efforts didn't yield any results. For instance, a similar deal was struck back in 2011 but it soon collapsed. But the reconciliation between the two factions is significant, given Israel's vehement opposition to any role by Hamas in governing Gaza. It has even rejected calls from the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority to run the besieged territory. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas war: 'This is good sign,' Netanyahu signals cease-fire deal on the horizon

Paris Gangrape Case:&nbsp;An Australian woman has reportedly been gangraped by five men in French capital Paris which is set to host the Olympics 2024 from this week. French police are investigating the alleged incident. 
 
According to French and Australian media reports, the 25-year-old tourist&nbsp;was reported to police after being found in a disheveled state and pleading for help in a kebab shop. She complained that five men had sexually assaulted her in the early morning of Saturday (July 23).

<h2>Australian woman 'gangrape' incident: What we know so far</h2>

The incident happened on Boulevard de Clichy in Paris’ 18th arrondissement.

News Australia reported citing CCTV footage that the woman&nbsp;tourist was "disoriented" and unable to speak French when she appeared at the kebab shop seeking help. The partially blurred footage purportedly shows the woman complaining about the assault. Some staff members and diners at the shop were seen comforting her.&nbsp;

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Moments later, a man, one of the alleged attackers, appears in the kebab shop and another man slaps him asking about the assault. The first man quickly flees the scene, and is still at large, according to News.com.

The report said the woman was inebriated at the time of the assault and was supposed to leave for Australia this past weekend.

CCTV showed her crying and pleading for help while another woman and the shop owners tried to calm her down.

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The News report said her dress was “backwards” and partially torn off. She was later taken to Bichat hospital.

“The investigation into the charge of gang rape likely to have been committed on the night of July 19 to 20 has been entrusted to the 2nd judicial police district,” said the Paris prosecutor's office as cited by Le Parisien.

A female staffer at the kebab shop said she could not stop crying after the incident, which she described as sad, while speaking to Australia's 7News. 
 
The incident happened even as security is tight ahead of the Paris Olympics. The event will start on July 24. 
 
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Paris Gangrape Case: An Australian woman has reportedly been gangraped by five men in French capital Paris which is set to host the Olympics 2024 from this week.

Paris Gangrape Case: An Australian woman has reportedly been gangraped by five men in French capital Paris which is set to host the Olympics 2024 from this week. French police are investigating the alleged incident. According to French and Australian media reports, the 25-year-old tourist was reported to police after being found in a disheveled state and pleading for help in a kebab shop. She complained that five men had sexually assaulted her in the early morning of Saturday (July 23). Australian woman 'gangrape' incident: What we know so far The incident happened on Boulevard de Clichy in Paris’ 18th arrondissement. News Australia reported citing CCTV footage that the woman tourist was "disoriented" and unable to speak French when she appeared at the kebab shop seeking help. The partially blurred footage purportedly shows the woman complaining about the assault. Some staff members and diners at the shop were seen comforting her. Also read | France's Le Figaro highlights security, stability, and tourism resurgence in Kashmir Moments later, a man, one of the alleged attackers, appears in the kebab shop and another man slaps him asking about the assault. The first man quickly flees the scene, and is still at large, according to News.com. The report said the woman was inebriated at the time of the assault and was supposed to leave for Australia this past weekend. CCTV showed her crying and pleading for help while another woman and the shop owners tried to calm her down. Also watch | France to deploy 35,000 security personnel for the Olympic Games 2024 opening ceremony × The News report said her dress was “backwards” and partially torn off. She was later taken to Bichat hospital. “The investigation into the charge of gang rape likely to have been committed on the night of July 19 to 20 has been entrusted to the 2nd judicial police district,” said the Paris prosecutor's office as cited by Le Parisien. A female staffer at the kebab shop said she could not stop crying after the incident, which she described as sad, while speaking to Australia's 7News. The incident happened even as security is tight ahead of the Paris Olympics. The event will start on July 24. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian 'gangraped' in Paris: French police probe after woman claims five men assaulted her

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US Vice President Kamala Harris secured support Monday from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she will become the party's nominee for president next month. Watch in for more details!

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United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris has secured support from a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, likely ensuring she would become the party's nominee for president in August, American media reported on Tuesday (July 23).

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US presidential election: Kamala Harris secures enough delegates to become Democratic nominee

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It appears purse strings are loosening for Kamala Harris as the US Vice President has raised $100 million, improving upon her record-breaking fundraising after becoming the overnight most-likely Democrat nominee for presidential elections due in November, in the wake of incumbent Joe Biden's exit from the race for White House. Earlier, Harris had set a record for 24-hour fundraising, having added $81 million to her kitty soon after being endorsed by Biden and senior Democrats for the top job. 
 
This is a setback for her Republican rival and former president Donald Trump, at least temporarily. The final fundraising data for July will come out only at the end of the month, but before Kamala entered the ring, Trump was comfortably ahead, having raised at least $35 million more than the Biden campaign.

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According to her campaign cited in American media, Harris has raised at least $100 million so far between Sunday afternoon,&nbsp;when Biden posted a statement announcing his exit from the race and endorsed his deputy for president, and Monday evening. 
 
Citing her campaign, ABC News reported that the money was raised by Democratic National Committee and its fundraising committees.

<h2>Kamala Harris to hold first campaign rally in Milwaukee</h2>

Kamala Harris will hold her first campaign rally in Milwaukee in Wisconsin state, where just days ago at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump was formally named as the GOP's presidential candidate. As per reports, she is expected to attack Trump and his running mate JD Vance on issues including abortion.

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She is "prepared to prosecute the case against Donald Trump," ABC News cited her campaign as saying, in a possible reference to her career as a public prosecutor. "There's no better place to drive this contrast than Milwaukee," it said.

She will continue to target Trump as a convicted felon.

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Ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, in August, Harris has already got enough delegates to become the party's candidate for president, making her the presumptive nominee.&nbsp;At least 58,000 people have signed up to volunteer for Harris, as per the campaign.

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It appears purse strings are loosening for Kamala Harris as the US Vice President has raised $100 million, improving upon her record-breaking fundraising after becoming the overnight most-likely Democrat nominee for presidential elections due in November, in the wake of incumbent Joe Biden's exit from the race for White House.

It appears purse strings are loosening for Kamala Harris as the US Vice President has raised $100 million, improving upon her record-breaking fundraising after becoming the overnight most-likely Democrat nominee for presidential elections due in November, in the wake of incumbent Joe Biden's exit from the race for White House. Earlier, Harris had set a record for 24-hour fundraising, having added $81 million to her kitty soon after being endorsed by Biden and senior Democrats for the top job. This is a setback for her Republican rival and former president Donald Trump, at least temporarily. The final fundraising data for July will come out only at the end of the month, but before Kamala entered the ring, Trump was comfortably ahead, having raised at least $35 million more than the Biden campaign. Also read | US presidential election: Kamala Harris secures delegates to become Democratic nominee According to her campaign cited in American media, Harris has raised at least $100 million so far between Sunday afternoon, when Biden posted a statement announcing his exit from the race and endorsed his deputy for president, and Monday evening. Citing her campaign, ABC News reported that the money was raised by Democratic National Committee and its fundraising committees. Kamala Harris to hold first campaign rally in Milwaukee Kamala Harris will hold her first campaign rally in Milwaukee in Wisconsin state, where just days ago at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump was formally named as the GOP's presidential candidate. As per reports, she is expected to attack Trump and his running mate JD Vance on issues including abortion. Also read | ‘His legacy is unmatched’: Kamala Harris in first speech after Biden drops out of presidential race She is "prepared to prosecute the case against Donald Trump," ABC News cited her campaign as saying, in a possible reference to her career as a public prosecutor. "There's no better place to drive this contrast than Milwaukee," it said. She will continue to target Trump as a convicted felon. Also watch | Gravitas: How Biden was forced to give up re-election dream, endorse Kamala Harris × Ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, in August, Harris has already got enough delegates to become the party's candidate for president, making her the presumptive nominee. At least 58,000 people have signed up to volunteer for Harris, as per the campaign. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris raises $100 million since Biden exit, improving on 24-hour fundraising record

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (July 23) said that there was a high risk of the polio virus spreading across the Gaza Strip and beyond its borders due to the dire health and sanitation situation amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday (July 23) said that there was a high risk of the polio virus spreading across the Gaza Strip and beyond its borders due to the dire health and sanitation situation amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Addressing a press conference, WHO's team lead for health emergencies in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, Ayadil Saparbekov said that circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 had been isolated from environmental samples from sewage in Gaza. "There is a high risk of spreading of the circulating vaccine-derived polio virus in Gaza, not only because of the detection but because of the very dire situation with the water sanitation," Saparbekov said. UN teams to arrive in Gaza on Thursday Saparbekov said that the WHO and the UNICEF teams were scheduled to arrive in Gaza on Thursday to collect human stool samples as part of a risk assessment related to the discovery of the virus. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Newborn saved from dead mother's womb in Gaza The top WHO official pointed out that the assessment, which would be completed by the end of the week, will allow health officials to issue recommendations, "including the need for a mass vaccination campaign as well as what kind of vaccine should be used and what the age group of the population that will need to be vaccinated." The war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip began in October last year. Health officials, as per a report by the news agency Reuters, have warned that without proper health services, the people of the Palestinian enclave were particularly vulnerable to outbreaks of disease. Israel to offer polio vaccine to soldiers in Gaza The WHO's warning about the spread of polio in Gaza came two days after Israel said it would start offering the polio vaccine to soldiers serving in Gaza, Reuters reported. The military also said that with the cooperation of international groups, enough vaccines had been brought in to cover more than one million people in Gaza, which has a total population of around 2.3 million. (With inputs from agencies)

WHO says 'high risk' of polio virus spreading across war-ravaged Gaza Strip

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China and the Philippines are in standoff again. China accused the Philippines of damaging coral reef ecosystem in the Nansha islands in the South China Sea. China said that 'illegal' beaching of Philippine warships at the Nansha islands had 'gravely damaged' coral reef.

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The death toll from a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 146, a local official said Tuesday (July 23), warning that the number could rise.

The disaster occurred at around 10:00 am (0700 GMT) on Monday (July 22) following heavy rains in Gofa, a mountainous area of South Ethiopia regional state.&nbsp;

"The number of dead from the sudden landslide that happened in Geze-Gofa district of Gofa zone has passed 146," a statement from the Gofa zone Communications Affairs Department said, quoting local official Habtamu Fetena.

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Habtamu said the bodies of 96 men and 50 women have been found, adding that the search was "continuing vigorously" and warning that the number of dead could increase.

The local authority had given a death toll of 55 on Monday but there is scant information about the disaster due to the remoteness of the region.

Images shared on Facebook by the local authority on Monday showed large crowds of people near a devastating scene of tumbled red soil.

The photographs showed people using their bare hands to dig through the dirt in search of survivors, with no sign of official rescue services.

- Vulnerable to climate disasters -

Gofa zone is roughly 450 kilometres (270 miles) from the capital Addis Ababa, a drive of about 10 hours, and is located north of the Maze National Park.

"The area of the disaster is rural, remote and very mountainous," an Ethiopian refugee living in Kenya who said he is from a district neighbouring Geze-Gofa, told AFP.

"The soil in that area isn't strong, so when heavy rains and landslides happen the soil immediately runs down to the ground below."

Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa with around 120 million people, is highly vulnerable to climate disasters, including flooding and drought.

The South Ethiopia regional state has been battered by the short seasonal rains between April and early May that have caused flooding and mass displacement, according to the UN's humanitarian response agency, OCHA.

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It said in May that "floods impacted over 19,000 people in several zones, displacing over a thousand and causing damage to livelihoods and infrastructure".

The southern region area has experienced tragic landslides previously, with at least 32 people killed in 2018 after two separate landslides within a week of each other.

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The death toll from a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 146, a local official said Tuesday (July 23), warning that the number could rise.

The death toll from a landslide in a remote area of southern Ethiopia has risen to at least 146, a local official said Tuesday (July 23), warning that the number could rise. The disaster occurred at around 10:00 am (0700 GMT) on Monday (July 22) following heavy rains in Gofa, a mountainous area of South Ethiopia regional state. "The number of dead from the sudden landslide that happened in Geze-Gofa district of Gofa zone has passed 146," a statement from the Gofa zone Communications Affairs Department said, quoting local official Habtamu Fetena. Also read: Body-cam video shows Illinois police fatally shooting woman in home Habtamu said the bodies of 96 men and 50 women have been found, adding that the search was "continuing vigorously" and warning that the number of dead could increase. The local authority had given a death toll of 55 on Monday but there is scant information about the disaster due to the remoteness of the region. Images shared on Facebook by the local authority on Monday showed large crowds of people near a devastating scene of tumbled red soil. The photographs showed people using their bare hands to dig through the dirt in search of survivors, with no sign of official rescue services. - Vulnerable to climate disasters - Gofa zone is roughly 450 kilometres (270 miles) from the capital Addis Ababa, a drive of about 10 hours, and is located north of the Maze National Park. "The area of the disaster is rural, remote and very mountainous," an Ethiopian refugee living in Kenya who said he is from a district neighbouring Geze-Gofa, told AFP. "The soil in that area isn't strong, so when heavy rains and landslides happen the soil immediately runs down to the ground below." Ethiopia, the second most populous country in Africa with around 120 million people, is highly vulnerable to climate disasters, including flooding and drought. The South Ethiopia regional state has been battered by the short seasonal rains between April and early May that have caused flooding and mass displacement, according to the UN's humanitarian response agency, OCHA. Also read: Six killed as gunman opens fire after entering nursing home in Croatia It said in May that "floods impacted over 19,000 people in several zones, displacing over a thousand and causing damage to livelihoods and infrastructure". The southern region area has experienced tragic landslides previously, with at least 32 people killed in 2018 after two separate landslides within a week of each other. 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.

Death toll from Ethiopian landslide rises to 146: Officials

Donald Trump, in an interview that aired Monday (Jul 22), recalled the moment he was shot at during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Talking to Fox News host Jesse Watters, Trump said there was a lot of blood which alarmed the Secret Service agents, who thought that he had been hit in the abdomen. He further demanded that an investigation be conducted to see if the White House was in the wrong this whole time regarding Biden and his health.&nbsp;

As the shots rang, the agents piled up on top of him and wanted to take Trump away on a stretcher. Trump said he refused to abide by it.&nbsp;

“They wanted to put me on a stretcher,” Trump said, stating that he even had a little argument with them. “They had a stretcher, and they wanted to put me on a stretcher. And I said, ‘I’m not going on a stretcher.’”

He, however, said that he understood their concerns since the blood was everywhere. “I just felt it was the ear,” Trump said, stressing that the amount of blood raised concerns.&nbsp;

“I said, ‘I’m telling you, I’m OK. I’m fine. I’m going to get up. I want to get up. I’m not going to be taken out on a stretcher,’” he said.

During the interview, Trump also revealed what Biden said to him during their phone call following the assassination attempt.&nbsp;

“He said, ‘You’re lucky you turned to the right,’” the 78-year-old Republican told Watters.&nbsp;

Notably, Trump turned his head to look at a chart behind him, and right at this moment, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire. That head turn saved Trump's life.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump demands probe into White House</h2>

Joe Biden might have now dropped out of the presidential race, but Trump is demanding an investigation into the White House to know whether it tried to cover up Biden's physical and mental decline. “I think somebody has to look at it,” Trump said. “Look, you had people that lied to the American public."

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Pointing fingers at Biden's doctors, Trump asked how did they keep giving him a good report.&nbsp;

"And I tell you what, you ought to take a look at his doctors because his doctors keep giving him this wonderful report," he said.&nbsp;

He recalled the time he saw him struggling to climb the stairs of his airplane. “I’m not a doctor, but I saw [Biden] the other day. He was unable to get up the children stairs going into Air Force One.”

In an apparent reference to White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Trump said,&nbsp;"I know all about his doctor, by the way – his doctor says he’s in good health. He’s not in good health. I don’t think he’s in good health."

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<h2>Trump speaks with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle&nbsp;</h2>

On the shooting, Trump said somebody should have made sure there was nobody on that roof. He said that he didn't understand why wasn't his speech delayed if the shooter had already been identified as “suspicious”.&nbsp;

He said that Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle reached out to him. "She was very nice, I thought. But, you know, somebody should have made sure there was nobody on that roof,” Trump said.&nbsp;

“That roof was a dead aim right onto the stage."

He was told that they didn't have the manpower to check the roof, which is said to be "crazy". "It sounds like a lot, but it's really, from that standpoint, it's a very, you know, it's very close," he said.

At the Republican Convention in Milwaukee, Trump officially accepted the nomination to run for president.&nbsp;

Donald Trump, in an interview that aired Monday (Jul 22), recalled the moment he was shot at during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Talking to Fox News host Jesse Watters, Trump said there was a lot of blood which alarmed the Secret Service agents, who thought that he had been hit in the abdomen.

Donald Trump, in an interview that aired Monday (Jul 22), recalled the moment he was shot at during his campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Talking to Fox News host Jesse Watters, Trump said there was a lot of blood which alarmed the Secret Service agents, who thought that he had been hit in the abdomen. He further demanded that an investigation be conducted to see if the White House was in the wrong this whole time regarding Biden and his health. As the shots rang, the agents piled up on top of him and wanted to take Trump away on a stretcher. Trump said he refused to abide by it. “They wanted to put me on a stretcher,” Trump said, stating that he even had a little argument with them. “They had a stretcher, and they wanted to put me on a stretcher. And I said, ‘I’m not going on a stretcher.’” He, however, said that he understood their concerns since the blood was everywhere. “I just felt it was the ear,” Trump said, stressing that the amount of blood raised concerns. “I said, ‘I’m telling you, I’m OK. I’m fine. I’m going to get up. I want to get up. I’m not going to be taken out on a stretcher,’” he said. During the interview, Trump also revealed what Biden said to him during their phone call following the assassination attempt. “He said, ‘You’re lucky you turned to the right,’” the 78-year-old Republican told Watters. Notably, Trump turned his head to look at a chart behind him, and right at this moment, 20-year-old Thomas Crooks opened fire. That head turn saved Trump's life. Trump demands probe into White House Joe Biden might have now dropped out of the presidential race, but Trump is demanding an investigation into the White House to know whether it tried to cover up Biden's physical and mental decline. “I think somebody has to look at it,” Trump said. “Look, you had people that lied to the American public." Also Read: Donald Trump’s $6,000 cheque for Kamala Harris returns to haunt his campaign Pointing fingers at Biden's doctors, Trump asked how did they keep giving him a good report. "And I tell you what, you ought to take a look at his doctors because his doctors keep giving him this wonderful report," he said. He recalled the time he saw him struggling to climb the stairs of his airplane. “I’m not a doctor, but I saw [Biden] the other day. He was unable to get up the children stairs going into Air Force One.” In an apparent reference to White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor, Trump said, "I know all about his doctor, by the way – his doctor says he’s in good health. He’s not in good health. I don’t think he’s in good health." × Trump speaks with Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle On the shooting, Trump said somebody should have made sure there was nobody on that roof. He said that he didn't understand why wasn't his speech delayed if the shooter had already been identified as “suspicious”. He said that Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle reached out to him. "She was very nice, I thought. But, you know, somebody should have made sure there was nobody on that roof,” Trump said. “That roof was a dead aim right onto the stage." He was told that they didn't have the manpower to check the roof, which is said to be "crazy". "It sounds like a lot, but it's really, from that standpoint, it's a very, you know, it's very close," he said. At the Republican Convention in Milwaukee, Trump officially accepted the nomination to run for president.

After Trump was shot, he argued with Secret Service agents about being put on stretcher

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