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US President Joe Biden had a momentary lapse during an event awarding the commander-in-chief's trophy to the Army football team on Monday (May 6). While introducing various dignitaries, Biden asked, "We finally have Coach Jeff Monken… back to the White House… Where are you, coach?" He seemed to be unaware that Monken was right beside him in the East Room of the White House.

This incident occurred amid Biden's acknowledgements of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Secretary Charles Q. Brown, Jr, while reading from teleprompters.&nbsp;During the ceremony, Biden also corrected himself after initially misnaming House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Sanford Bishop as "Stanford".

"But I also welcome Representative Stanford Bishop — Sanford Bishop. &nbsp;Representative Burt — where — where is Brett? &nbsp;You here? &nbsp;There you are, Brett Guthrie. &nbsp;Good to see you, Brett," he said as per the White House.

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The event was held to commend the Army Black Knights for their achievements, notably winning the commander-in-chief's trophy by defeating the Midshipmen 17-11 in the annual Army-Navy Game. In his speech, Biden celebrated the team's successes throughout the season, including victories over the Air Force and Navy.&nbsp;

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Biden said, "You represent the very best of who we are as Americans, and I’m confident that in the years to come you will be willing to do, to see,&nbsp;&nbsp;you’ll see the same toughness, tenacity, and camaraderie, and accountability to our country that you brought to the field in every single game."

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Biden's occasional verbal slips have been a subject of media attention and political discourse.&nbsp;Given Biden's age, there are concerns about his physical and mental fitness for the demanding role of the presidency.&nbsp;

In a touch of humour, Biden during the ceremony&nbsp;said, "I occasionally used to root for another club until my son joined the United States Army, spent a year in Iraq, became a major, won the Bronze Star and a few other things. &nbsp;And so, I wasn’t even allowed to mention any other team ever."&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden had a momentary lapse during an event awarding the commander-in-chief's trophy to the Army football team on Monday (May 6). While introducing various dignitaries, Biden asked, "We finally have Coach Jeff Monken… back to the White House… Where are you, coach?

US President Joe Biden had a momentary lapse during an event awarding the commander-in-chief's trophy to the Army football team on Monday (May 6). While introducing various dignitaries, Biden asked, "We finally have Coach Jeff Monken… back to the White House… Where are you, coach?" He seemed to be unaware that Monken was right beside him in the East Room of the White House. This incident occurred amid Biden's acknowledgements of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Secretary Charles Q. Brown, Jr, while reading from teleprompters. During the ceremony, Biden also corrected himself after initially misnaming House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Sanford Bishop as "Stanford". "But I also welcome Representative Stanford Bishop — Sanford Bishop. Representative Burt — where — where is Brett? You here? There you are, Brett Guthrie. Good to see you, Brett," he said as per the White House. Also Read | Man imprisoned for 30 years for purposely spreading HIV through sex with multiple victims The event was held to commend the Army Black Knights for their achievements, notably winning the commander-in-chief's trophy by defeating the Midshipmen 17-11 in the annual Army-Navy Game. In his speech, Biden celebrated the team's successes throughout the season, including victories over the Air Force and Navy. Also Read | Pro-Palestinian protests spark clashes and arrests across European campuses Biden said, "You represent the very best of who we are as Americans, and I’m confident that in the years to come you will be willing to do, to see, you’ll see the same toughness, tenacity, and camaraderie, and accountability to our country that you brought to the field in every single game." Watch | Trump's Hush Money trial: Stormy Daniels testifies, Key witness in Trump's trial takes the stand × Biden's occasional verbal slips have been a subject of media attention and political discourse. Given Biden's age, there are concerns about his physical and mental fitness for the demanding role of the presidency. In a touch of humour, Biden during the ceremony said, "I occasionally used to root for another club until my son joined the United States Army, spent a year in Iraq, became a major, won the Bronze Star and a few other things. And so, I wasn’t even allowed to mention any other team ever." (With inputs from agencies)

'Where are you?' Biden asks coach standing right next to him at trophy ceremony

A man in Idaho, United States was sentenced to 30 years of prison after he was found guilty of purposely trying to spread HIV to dozens of victims. Thirty-four-year-old Alexander Louie accepted that he had sexual intercourse with 30 to 50 different men and boys, which included a 16-year-old, and that he never informed his partners that he was HIV positive and could infect them with the disease, said the Ada County Prosecutor's office, in a news statement.

A man in Idaho, United States was sentenced to 30 years of prison after he was found guilty of purposely trying to spread HIV to dozens of victims. Thirty-four-year-old Alexander Louie accepted that he had sexual intercourse with 30 to 50 different men and boys, which included a 16-year-old, and that he never informed his partners that he was HIV positive and could infect them with the disease, said the Ada County Prosecutor's office, in a news statement. The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office accused the man of "purposely having sexual contact with both men and teenage boys in hopes to transfer HIV to them." Also Read: Former Binance crypto chief gets four months in prison after pleading guilty to money laundering "He lied to these victims about his HIV status. Through the defendant’s own admissions, he had sexual intercourse with 30-50 different men and boys, including a 16-year-old," it added. How detectives got hold of Idaho man? According to the statement, the detectives started investigating Louie in August 2023 with an undercover detective interacting with him online. Louie believed that he was speaking with a 15-year-old boy, read the statement. After the two men interacted on the online platform, they agreed to meet in Boise where Louie was living. The man then sent the detective "teen boy" naked photos through chats and said that their encounter would be videotaped by him, as stated by the authorities in a press release. Law enforcement arrested Louie on charges of child enticement in September 2023, when he reached the designated spot. The police claimed to have found in every investigation that Louie was not taking his HIV medication. He informed the authorities he lied about his HIV status to his partners and then purposely had "sexual contact with both men and teenage boys in hopes to transfer HIV to them." Watch: Binance founder sentenced to four months prison As per the Idaho Statesman, Louie pled guilty to one count each of enticement of a child through the internet, sexual battery of a minor and transferring body fluids. On May 3, Ada County District Judge Derrick O'Neill told Louie that his "conduct would be the Webster's definition of a predator". Louie was sentenced to 30 years in prison, however, he will become eligible for parole after spending 16 years in prison, said the prosecutor's office. "This defendant's repeated and egregious offences negatively impacted many people in our community," said Ada County Prosecutor Jan Bennetts. (With inputs from agencies)

Idaho man had sex with nearly 50 males purposely to infect them with HIV

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A visibly upset Donald Trump was observed shaking his head and "cursing audibly" as porn star Stormy Daniels took the stand and gave testimony on Tuesday (May 7). Trump's audible dissent failed to escape the notice of the presiding judge, who as per reports has issued a warning, ordering the ex-president's lawyers to temper their client's behaviour.

<h2>Contempt of Court warning</h2>

As per an AFP report, during a sidebar conversation — where lawyers huddle with the judge in conversations that are not meant to be audible to the jury or wider courtroom — Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump's attorney Todd Blanche.

"I understand that your client is upset at this point, but he is cursing audibly, and he is shaking his head visually, and that's contemptuous," said Merchan as per excerpts of the official trial transcript posted online Tuesday evening.

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Merchan said Trump's noise and gestures have "the potential to intimidate the witness (Daniels) and the jury can see that."

"I won't tolerate that," he added later.

The judge said he had in particular seen Trump shake his head during the part of testimony where Daniels revealed explicit details about swatting the Republican with a magazine during her sexual encounter with him.

"I will talk to him," Blanche responded, as per the report.

Judge Merchan told Blanche that he had raised the issue during the sidebar to avoid embarrassing Trump.

"I don't want to embarrass him," he said.

<h2>Stormy's testimony</h2>

On Tuesday, Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford&nbsp;testified details about her alleged sexual tryst with Trump from 2006.&nbsp;

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The duo reportedly crossed paths in the summer of 2006, during a charity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. She was 27, while Trump was 60 when they allegedly engaged in what she said "may have been the least impressive sex I'd ever had."

She confirmed the $130,000 hush money payment and said she had pushed for payment before 2016 elections because she feared Trump won't pay her afterwards.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying business records to cover up the $130,000 hush money payment to Daniels and also denies having sex with her.

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A visibly upset Donald Trump was observed shaking his head and "cursing audibly" as porn star Stormy Daniels took the stand and gave testimony on Tuesday (May 7).

A visibly upset Donald Trump was observed shaking his head and "cursing audibly" as porn star Stormy Daniels took the stand and gave testimony on Tuesday (May 7). Trump's audible dissent failed to escape the notice of the presiding judge, who as per reports has issued a warning, ordering the ex-president's lawyers to temper their client's behaviour. Contempt of Court warning As per an AFP report, during a sidebar conversation — where lawyers huddle with the judge in conversations that are not meant to be audible to the jury or wider courtroom — Judge Juan Merchan warned Trump's attorney Todd Blanche. "I understand that your client is upset at this point, but he is cursing audibly, and he is shaking his head visually, and that's contemptuous," said Merchan as per excerpts of the official trial transcript posted online Tuesday evening. Also read | Porn star, Republican and Donald Trump's sneaky link: Who is Stormy Daniels? Merchan said Trump's noise and gestures have "the potential to intimidate the witness (Daniels) and the jury can see that." "I won't tolerate that," he added later. The judge said he had in particular seen Trump shake his head during the part of testimony where Daniels revealed explicit details about swatting the Republican with a magazine during her sexual encounter with him. "I will talk to him," Blanche responded, as per the report. Judge Merchan told Blanche that he had raised the issue during the sidebar to avoid embarrassing Trump. "I don't want to embarrass him," he said. Stormy's testimony On Tuesday, Stormy Daniels, whose real name is Stephanie Clifford testified details about her alleged sexual tryst with Trump from 2006. Also read | Donald Trump classified documents case delayed indefinitely, experts warn of 'unprecedented' situation The duo reportedly crossed paths in the summer of 2006, during a charity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. She was 27, while Trump was 60 when they allegedly engaged in what she said "may have been the least impressive sex I'd ever had." She confirmed the $130,000 hush money payment and said she had pushed for payment before 2016 elections because she feared Trump won't pay her afterwards. Trump has pleaded not guilty to charges of falsifying business records to cover up the $130,000 hush money payment to Daniels and also denies having sex with her. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump hush money trial: Judge warns Trump’s lawyers over his ‘audible’ cursing during Stormy Daniels testimony

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A Hong Kong appeals court has supported the government's move to ban 'Glory to Hong Kong,' a song that emerged during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong and quickly became an anthem for the pro-democracy movement.

The song's lyrics express sentiments of resilience among the people of Hong Kong in their struggle for freedom and democracy. Last year, in a ruling, a Hong Kong court dismissed a contentious injunction sought by the city's government to prohibit the widely embraced anthem.

The legal dispute had sparked apprehensions regarding the escalating government regulation of online expression within the city. The court's rejection of the injunction bid at that time highlighted that the dissemination of the song is already subject to punishment under Hong Kong's National Security Law, a piece of legislation imposed by China in June 2020 that aims to prevent and punish acts of secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces, which are perceived as threats to national security.&nbsp;

Now, the Court of Appeal judges announced their decision on Wednesday (May 8) banning the song that gained popularity through social media and was sung by protesters during demonstrations. Its stirring melody and powerful lyrics resonated deeply with many Hong Kongers and served as a rallying cry for their cause.&nbsp;

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The song, associated with the 2019 protests, has been perceived as the city's anthem, particularly evident in instances where it was played instead of China's anthem at international sporting events.

During the appeal, the government's representative referenced an interview where the song's composer referred to it as a "weapon" that contributed to the 2019 protests. Senior Counsel Benjamin Yu during the proceedings said, "The song is regarded by the composer himself as a weapon."

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Despite the enactment of the national security law, which aimed to quell dissent, 'Glory to Hong Kong' was played over 800 times, according to police estimates cited by Yu.&nbsp;

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The judges ruled that its slogan could incite secession, an offence under the national security law.

Hong Kong authorities requested Google to remove the song from search results and prioritise correct information, although Google requested evidence of the song's violation of local laws.

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A Hong Kong appeals court has supported the government's move to ban 'Glory to Hong Kong,' a song that emerged during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong and quickly became an anthem for the pro-democracy movement.

A Hong Kong appeals court has supported the government's move to ban 'Glory to Hong Kong,' a song that emerged during the 2019 protests in Hong Kong and quickly became an anthem for the pro-democracy movement. The song's lyrics express sentiments of resilience among the people of Hong Kong in their struggle for freedom and democracy. Last year, in a ruling, a Hong Kong court dismissed a contentious injunction sought by the city's government to prohibit the widely embraced anthem. The legal dispute had sparked apprehensions regarding the escalating government regulation of online expression within the city. The court's rejection of the injunction bid at that time highlighted that the dissemination of the song is already subject to punishment under Hong Kong's National Security Law, a piece of legislation imposed by China in June 2020 that aims to prevent and punish acts of secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces, which are perceived as threats to national security. Now, the Court of Appeal judges announced their decision on Wednesday (May 8) banning the song that gained popularity through social media and was sung by protesters during demonstrations. Its stirring melody and powerful lyrics resonated deeply with many Hong Kongers and served as a rallying cry for their cause. Also Read | OpenAI unveils tool to detect DALL-E images The song, associated with the 2019 protests, has been perceived as the city's anthem, particularly evident in instances where it was played instead of China's anthem at international sporting events. During the appeal, the government's representative referenced an interview where the song's composer referred to it as a "weapon" that contributed to the 2019 protests. Senior Counsel Benjamin Yu during the proceedings said, "The song is regarded by the composer himself as a weapon." Also Read | Pro-Palestinian protests spark clashes and arrests across European campuses Despite the enactment of the national security law, which aimed to quell dissent, 'Glory to Hong Kong' was played over 800 times, according to police estimates cited by Yu. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: US halts bomb shipment to Israel, move comes amid Israeli strikes on Rafah × The judges ruled that its slogan could incite secession, an offence under the national security law. Hong Kong authorities requested Google to remove the song from search results and prioritise correct information, although Google requested evidence of the song's violation of local laws. (With inputs from agencies)

Hong Kong appeals court backs ban on protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong'

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The ongoing student protests demanding that universities cut ties with Israel over the Gaza war have spread across Europe, resulting in clashes and arrests as new protests broke out in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria.

The protesting students at various European universities, inspired by ongoing demonstrations at US campuses, have been occupying halls and facilities, demanding an end to partnerships with Israeli institutions because of the assault on Gaza.

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Israel earlier launched a major military offensive against the Hamas forces in Rafah, where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought shelter currently.

On the other hand, the United States halted the delivery of bombs to Israel due to concerns that it was planning to launch a full-scale attack on Rafah.

According to Dutch police, 169 people had been arrested on Monday (May 6) when they broke up an encampment at the University of Amsterdam. Police were seen baton-charging protesters and smashing up their tents.

Hundreds of protesters calling for a ceasefire resumed&nbsp;demonstration on Tuesday evening around the university campus amid a heavy police presence.

As per the police, a pro-Israeli counter-protest involving about 40 people also took place in the area. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against 13 people.

Berlin

Earlier at Berlin’s Free University, police cleared a protest where protesters wore the keffiyeh scarf that has long been a symbol of the Palestinian cause.

As the&nbsp;protesters tried to enter rooms and lecture halls to occupy them, the university called in the police.

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The university said in a statement that the property was damaged while classes in some buildings were suspended for the day.

Paris

Police on Tuesday twice intervened at Paris’s Sciences Po University to disperse about 20 students who had locked themselves in the university’s main hall.

Police intervened to let other students take their exams and also made two arrests, according to Paris prosecutors. The university said the exams were able to proceed without any arrests.

Meanwhile,&nbsp;at a nearby Sorbonne University building, police removed about a hundred students who had occupied an amphitheatre for hours to protest against the war.

Switzerland

Protests spread to three universities in Lausanne, Geneva and Zurich on Tuesday.

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The University of Lausanne said in a statement that it “considers that there is no reason to cease these relations” with Israeli universities, as protesters demand.

Austria

Dozens of protesters were protesting at Vienna University, putting up tents,&nbsp;holding&nbsp;banners and calling&nbsp;for a ceasefire.

Belgium&nbsp;

More than 100 students occupied Ghent University&nbsp;in Belgium&nbsp;as part of both a climate and a Gaza protest.

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Protests were also reported at various universities in other European countries including Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain and the UK.

Clashes also broke out between police and protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally in central Athens. More than 300 people carrying Palestinian flags and banners rallied outside the parliament building in the Greek capital.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The ongoing student protests demanding that universities cut ties with Israel over the Gaza war have spread across Europe, resulting in clashes and arrests as new protests broke out in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria.

The ongoing student protests demanding that universities cut ties with Israel over the Gaza war have spread across Europe, resulting in clashes and arrests as new protests broke out in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria. The protesting students at various European universities, inspired by ongoing demonstrations at US campuses, have been occupying halls and facilities, demanding an end to partnerships with Israeli institutions because of the assault on Gaza. Also read: Israel reopens Kerem Shalom border crossing for Gaza aid supply Israel earlier launched a major military offensive against the Hamas forces in Rafah, where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought shelter currently. On the other hand, the United States halted the delivery of bombs to Israel due to concerns that it was planning to launch a full-scale attack on Rafah. According to Dutch police, 169 people had been arrested on Monday (May 6) when they broke up an encampment at the University of Amsterdam. Police were seen baton-charging protesters and smashing up their tents. Hundreds of protesters calling for a ceasefire resumed demonstration on Tuesday evening around the university campus amid a heavy police presence. As per the police, a pro-Israeli counter-protest involving about 40 people also took place in the area. Criminal proceedings have been initiated against 13 people. Berlin Earlier at Berlin’s Free University, police cleared a protest where protesters wore the keffiyeh scarf that has long been a symbol of the Palestinian cause. As the protesters tried to enter rooms and lecture halls to occupy them, the university called in the police. Also read: US halts bomb shipment to Israel amid signs of full-scale Rafah invasion The university said in a statement that the property was damaged while classes in some buildings were suspended for the day. Paris Police on Tuesday twice intervened at Paris’s Sciences Po University to disperse about 20 students who had locked themselves in the university’s main hall. Police intervened to let other students take their exams and also made two arrests, according to Paris prosecutors. The university said the exams were able to proceed without any arrests. Meanwhile, at a nearby Sorbonne University building, police removed about a hundred students who had occupied an amphitheatre for hours to protest against the war. Switzerland Protests spread to three universities in Lausanne, Geneva and Zurich on Tuesday. Also read: Israeli strike in Gaza city kills 7, several reported wounded The University of Lausanne said in a statement that it “considers that there is no reason to cease these relations” with Israeli universities, as protesters demand. Austria Dozens of protesters were protesting at Vienna University, putting up tents, holding banners and calling for a ceasefire. Belgium More than 100 students occupied Ghent University in Belgium as part of both a climate and a Gaza protest. Also read | Humanitarian aid flow impacted as Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing Protests were also reported at various universities in other European countries including Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Italy, Spain and the UK. Clashes also broke out between police and protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally in central Athens. More than 300 people carrying Palestinian flags and banners rallied outside the parliament building in the Greek capital. (With inputs from agencies)

Pro-Palestinian protests spark clashes and arrests across European campuses

OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence company behind the popular image generator DALL-E, on Tuesday announced the launch of a new tool aimed at detecting whether digital images have been created by AI.

OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence company behind the popular image generator DALL-E, on Tuesday announced the launch of a new tool aimed at detecting whether digital images have been created by AI. Authentication has become a major concern in the fast development of AI, with authorities worried about the proliferation of deep fakes that could disrupt society. According to the company, OpenAI's image detection classifier, which is currently under test, can assess the likelihood that a given image originated from one of the company's generative AI models like DALL-E 3. Also Read: US newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement in AI training OpenAI said that during internal testing on an earlier version, the tool accurately detected around 98 per cent of DALL-E 3 images while incorrectly flagging less than 0.5 percent of non-AI images. However, the company warned that modified DALL-E 3 images were harder to identify, and that the tool currently flags only about five to 10 percent of images generated by other AI models. Watch: OpenAI launches image detection tool for AI-Generated content concerns OpenAI also said that it would now add watermarks to AI image metadata as more companies sign up to meet the standards from the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA). The C2PA is a tech industry initiative that sets a technical standard to determine the provenance and authenticity of digital content, in a process known as watermarking. Facebook giant Meta last month said it would begin labeling AI-generated media beginning in May using the C2PA standard. Google, another AI giant, has also joined the initiative.

OpenAI unveils tool that will tell if images were AI-generated using its DALL-E model

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Serbia on the second leg of his European tour. He was earlier in France and will be visiting Hungary next. This is Xi's first trip to Europe since 2019 and is aimed at bolstering ties with Europe.

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As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict gets uglier, the United States accused Russia of using chemical weapons, including poisonous gas, chloropicrin. The State Department made allegations on Wednesday that Russia used chloropicrin, a “choking agent” against Ukrainian troops.&nbsp;

Chloropicrin was once widely used during World War I and has been banned since the culmination of war, under the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which is an arms control treaty ratified by more than 150 countries, including Russia.&nbsp;

The State Department also said in its official statement that use of such chemicals by Russia is not an isolated incident and it had been using the gas to gain tactical gains over Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.&nbsp;

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This year we saw Russia&nbsp;pushing through several Ukrainian defences in the east by steadily capturing towns and villages.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov called these accusations “odious and unsubstantiated” in a post on the Telegram messaging app.

<h2>What is Chloropicrin? How harmful it can be?</h2>

Chloropicrin, also known as nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound made with the reaction of sodium hypochlorite and picric acid. It was first discovered in 1844 by Scottish chemist John Stenhouse through an experiment.&nbsp;

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has classified chloropicrin as a banned choking agent.&nbsp;

One of the earliest instances of the use of this banned chemical weapon was during World War I when German forces fired it against Allied troops.&nbsp;

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Initially, it was used as an herbicide, insecticide and nematicide in agriculture to fumigate the soil before planting a crop. Even the US allows the restricted use of chloropicrin as a pesticide. But, because of its toxicity and carcinogenicity, distribution and use of chloropicrin is available only to licensed professionals and specially certified growers who are trained in its proper and safe use.

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When it comes to humans, chloropicrin can be very dangerous. It can enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion and even through the skin. At high concentrations, it is severely irritating to the lungs, eyes and skin.&nbsp;

In World War I, German forces used concentrated chloropicrin against Allied forces as a tear gas. While it is not as lethal as other chemical weapons, but chloropicrin induced vomiting and forced Allied soldiers to remove their masks to vomit, exposing them to more toxic gases used as weapons during the war.

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In February 2024 as well, Ukrainian armed forces claimed Russia was using chloropicrin in K-51 grenades.

Some earlier evidence also shows that this choking agent and its derivative phosgene oxime have even damaged or compromised older versions of personal protective equipment. Some of the soldiers attacked mentioned a white smoke emerging from their gas masks.

(With inputs from agencies)

As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict gets uglier, the United States accused Russia of using chemical weapons, including poisonous gas, chloropicrin. The State Department made allegations on Wednesday that Russia used chloropicrin, a “choking agent” against Ukrainian troops.

As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict gets uglier, the United States accused Russia of using chemical weapons, including poisonous gas, chloropicrin. The State Department made allegations on Wednesday that Russia used chloropicrin, a “choking agent” against Ukrainian troops. Chloropicrin was once widely used during World War I and has been banned since the culmination of war, under the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which is an arms control treaty ratified by more than 150 countries, including Russia. The State Department also said in its official statement that use of such chemicals by Russia is not an isolated incident and it had been using the gas to gain tactical gains over Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. Also Read | Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson becomes victim of his own voting rule. Here's how This year we saw Russia pushing through several Ukrainian defences in the east by steadily capturing towns and villages. Meanwhile, Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov called these accusations “odious and unsubstantiated” in a post on the Telegram messaging app. What is Chloropicrin? How harmful it can be? Chloropicrin, also known as nitrochloroform, is a chemical compound made with the reaction of sodium hypochlorite and picric acid. It was first discovered in 1844 by Scottish chemist John Stenhouse through an experiment. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has classified chloropicrin as a banned choking agent. One of the earliest instances of the use of this banned chemical weapon was during World War I when German forces fired it against Allied troops. US accuses Russia of using banned chemical weapon 'Chloropicrin' The Kremlin has denied the accusation. Is the #RussiaUkraineWar turning deadlier? @ShivanChanana and @SaroyaHem bring you this report Watch more on https://t.co/dm7SyC01cG#UkraineWar pic.twitter.com/7sQXmEOYyW — WION (@WIONews) May 3, 2024 × Initially, it was used as an herbicide, insecticide and nematicide in agriculture to fumigate the soil before planting a crop. Even the US allows the restricted use of chloropicrin as a pesticide. But, because of its toxicity and carcinogenicity, distribution and use of chloropicrin is available only to licensed professionals and specially certified growers who are trained in its proper and safe use. Also Read | E. coli risk prompts recall of 16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart When it comes to humans, chloropicrin can be very dangerous. It can enter the human body through inhalation, ingestion and even through the skin. At high concentrations, it is severely irritating to the lungs, eyes and skin. In World War I, German forces used concentrated chloropicrin against Allied forces as a tear gas. While it is not as lethal as other chemical weapons, but chloropicrin induced vomiting and forced Allied soldiers to remove their masks to vomit, exposing them to more toxic gases used as weapons during the war. Also Read | Big Nude Boat: A nude experience to set sail from Miami In February 2024 as well, Ukrainian armed forces claimed Russia was using chloropicrin in K-51 grenades. Some earlier evidence also shows that this choking agent and its derivative phosgene oxime have even damaged or compromised older versions of personal protective equipment. Some of the soldiers attacked mentioned a white smoke emerging from their gas masks. (With inputs from agencies)

What is Chloropicrin, the banned chemical gas Russia is accused of using in Ukraine? How harmful can it be?

Planes are submerged and runways are underwater in Brazil. Floods have destroyed roads and bridges in several cities triggering landslides and leaving a path of destruction.

Brazil flood leaves 150,000 homeless, engulfs cities across South Brazil

Israel-Hamas war: US pauses shipment of bombs to Israel over Rafah concerns

The United States has halted the delivery of bombs to Israel due to concerns that it was planning to launch a full-scale attack on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.&nbsp;

According to a senior US official, the shipment included 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs.

The official, who asked to remain anonymous, on Tuesday (May 7) stated that the US was mainly concerned about the larger explosives and how they could potentially be used in a densely populated urban area.

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Over one&nbsp;million civilians are currently sheltering in Rafah after being forced to evacuate other parts of Gaza due to Israel's conflict with Hamas.

The US has historically provided huge amounts of military aid for Israel. That has only accelerated in the aftermath of Hamas' Oct&nbsp;7 attack that killed some 1,200 in Israel and led to about 250 being taken captive by the militants.&nbsp;

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The pausing of the aid shipment is the most striking sign of the growing daylight between Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and the White House.

Biden&nbsp;administration in April began to review future transfers of military assistance as Netanyahu’s government appeared to move closer to&nbsp;an invasion of Rafah, despite months of opposition from the White House.&nbsp;

The official said the decision to pause the shipment was made last week and no final decision had been made yet on whether to proceed with the shipment at a later date.

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<h2>Israel secures Rafah crossing</h2>

On Tuesday, Israeli forces took control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, which the White House characterised as a limited operation that avoided the large-scale invasion of the city that President Biden had warned against on humanitarian grounds during his recent call with Netanyahu.

Israel has instructed 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate Rafah, while its troops conducted targeted strikes in the city's eastern areas and secured the Rafah crossing, a crucial route for humanitarian aid along the Gaza-Egypt border.

Watch:&nbsp;Gallant says Operations to continue until end of Hamas or hostages return

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It is worth mentioning that last month, Congress passed a $95 billion security bill that included funding for Ukraine, Israel and other allies. The package included more than $14 billion in military aid for Israel.

Meanwhile, the Biden administration's report on whether Israel has breached US&nbsp;and international humanitarian law during the Gaza war has been postponed and will not be released on Wednesday (May 8), according to three Senate aides and one House aide, as reported by&nbsp;POLITICO.

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The United States has halted the delivery of bombs to Israel due to concerns that it was planning to launch a full-scale attack on the southern Gaza city of Rafah. According to a senior US official, the shipment included 1,800 2,000-pound bombs and 1,700 500-pound bombs. The official, who asked to remain anonymous, on Tuesday (May 7) stated that the US was mainly concerned about the larger explosives and how they could potentially be used in a densely populated urban area. Also read: Israeli strike in Gaza city kills 7, several reported wounded Over one million civilians are currently sheltering in Rafah after being forced to evacuate other parts of Gaza due to Israel's conflict with Hamas. The US has historically provided huge amounts of military aid for Israel. That has only accelerated in the aftermath of Hamas' Oct 7 attack that killed some 1,200 in Israel and led to about 250 being taken captive by the militants. The pausing of the aid shipment is the most striking sign of the growing daylight between Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and the White House. Biden administration in April began to review future transfers of military assistance as Netanyahu’s government appeared to move closer to an invasion of Rafah, despite months of opposition from the White House. The official said the decision to pause the shipment was made last week and no final decision had been made yet on whether to proceed with the shipment at a later date. Also read | Humanitarian aid flow impacted as Israeli forces take control of Gaza side of Rafah crossing Israel secures Rafah crossing On Tuesday, Israeli forces took control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, which the White House characterised as a limited operation that avoided the large-scale invasion of the city that President Biden had warned against on humanitarian grounds during his recent call with Netanyahu. Israel has instructed 100,000 Palestinians to evacuate Rafah, while its troops conducted targeted strikes in the city's eastern areas and secured the Rafah crossing, a crucial route for humanitarian aid along the Gaza-Egypt border. Watch: Gallant says Operations to continue until end of Hamas or hostages return × It is worth mentioning that last month, Congress passed a $95 billion security bill that included funding for Ukraine, Israel and other allies. The package included more than $14 billion in military aid for Israel. Meanwhile, the Biden administration's report on whether Israel has breached US and international humanitarian law during the Gaza war has been postponed and will not be released on Wednesday (May 8), according to three Senate aides and one House aide, as reported by POLITICO. (With inputs from agencies)

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Fears over France's new €350 million anti-drone system failing to distinguish between unmanned terrorist aircraft and air conditioners have surfaced, raising concerns for the 500,000 spectators scheduled for the Paris Olympics.

According to The Times, the Parade system, which is hailed as critical to the fight against terror at the Games, was not as perfect as it seemed during a recent round of testing.

Reportedly, it can identify one out of every three drones in densely populated urban areas, but only up to 800 metres away. The system also misidentified air conditioning unit propellers as drones, a person familiar with the test told The Times.

A representative for Thales, which created Parade, said the technology, which is based on 'advanced processing algorithms', 'demonstrated its relevance' during the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

"Given the stakes involved, it is normal that the development of these algorithms and the fine-tuning of these sensors is requiring some effort and time, but the most important thing is to be ready for the Olympic Games 2024 with a system that armed forces operators have fully adopted," they added.

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With the opening ceremony less than three months away, France has had to boost its much-vaunted 'Parade' kit with systems that reportedly involve people and technology from the Royal Air Force. The Parade system received a €350 million tender from the French defence procurement agency to create an anti-drone system in 2022.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, and will transform Paris into the world's centre of sport, among other things. Furthermore, there are predictions that the opening ceremony would be a star-studded affair, with around 10,500 participants disembarking from their boats and marching towards the ceremony location in Paris, France.

The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will be held in Trocadéro Plaza, overlooking Paris' renowned Eiffel Tower. The last portion of the programme will take place when over 10,000 athletes disembark from boats and arrive at the location. 
 
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Fears over France's new €350 million anti-drone system failing to distinguish between unmanned terrorist aircraft and air conditioners have surfaced, raising concerns for the 500,000 spectators scheduled for the Paris Olympics.

Fears over France's new €350 million anti-drone system failing to distinguish between unmanned terrorist aircraft and air conditioners have surfaced, raising concerns for the 500,000 spectators scheduled for the Paris Olympics. According to The Times, the Parade system, which is hailed as critical to the fight against terror at the Games, was not as perfect as it seemed during a recent round of testing. Reportedly, it can identify one out of every three drones in densely populated urban areas, but only up to 800 metres away. The system also misidentified air conditioning unit propellers as drones, a person familiar with the test told The Times. A representative for Thales, which created Parade, said the technology, which is based on 'advanced processing algorithms', 'demonstrated its relevance' during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. "Given the stakes involved, it is normal that the development of these algorithms and the fine-tuning of these sensors is requiring some effort and time, but the most important thing is to be ready for the Olympic Games 2024 with a system that armed forces operators have fully adopted," they added. Also read: Paris Olympics 2024: 'Let him focus,' says Carl Lewis on sprint gold favourite Noah Lyles With the opening ceremony less than three months away, France has had to boost its much-vaunted 'Parade' kit with systems that reportedly involve people and technology from the Royal Air Force. The Parade system received a €350 million tender from the French defence procurement agency to create an anti-drone system in 2022. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024, and will transform Paris into the world's centre of sport, among other things. Furthermore, there are predictions that the opening ceremony would be a star-studded affair, with around 10,500 participants disembarking from their boats and marching towards the ceremony location in Paris, France. The 2024 Olympics opening ceremony will be held in Trocadéro Plaza, overlooking Paris' renowned Eiffel Tower. The last portion of the programme will take place when over 10,000 athletes disembark from boats and arrive at the location. (With inputs from agencies)

Paris Olympics defence system blunders: Air conditioner mistaken for drones

Police in Toronto say a security guard was shot overnight outside the house of Canadian musician Drake. According to police, suspects in a car shot the guard at the corner of the Park Lane Circle home on Tuesday before fleeing the scene. It is still unknown whether Drake was at home at the time of the event or if he was the intended target of the shooting.

Drake's security guard shot outside his mansion, seriously injured

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A jet bridge is being investigated after it got detached from a Hawaiian Airlines plane at San Francisco International Airport when the passengers were being deplaned, said the airport.

A jet bridge is being investigated after it got detached from a Hawaiian Airlines plane at San Francisco International Airport when the passengers were being deplaned, said the airport. Recently, Hawaiian Airlines flight 42 left from Kahului in Maui and landed on time at SFO’s International Terminal A, according to FlightAware. There were no issues in the aircraft when it arrived and the jet bridge started its usual process of placing itself towards the exit door of the plane. Also Read: Air India Express chaos: Nearly 300 crew go on 'mass sick leave', more than 70 flights cancelled According to SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel, just after the jet bridge was positioned, it faced “a structural failure” with a metal strut and suddenly fell onto the plane. All passengers safely disembarked from flight: Airline Speaking to USA Today, Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson Alex Da Silva said that nearly half of the 179 passengers had deplaned when the mishap happened. After the collapse of the jet bridge, the rest of the guests and six crew members used the rear exit door and steps to come out of the plane. Hawaiian Airlines spokesperson Alex Da Silva said, “All of our guests were able to safely deplane, but our aircraft sustained some damage." The aircraft is getting repaired before it returns to service. Watch: Gravitas: Why Plane-maker Airbus must assemble in India Former American Airlines gate agent Bonnie Hayes, who had operated on jet bridges for 33 years and currently works as an expert witness in related lawsuits, while speaking to USA TODAY, said that she has “never (seen) the cab of the jet bridge collapse.” Hayes said it is generally the responsibility of the airport to perform routine maintenance checks of jet bridges, which generally occur weekly or even daily. “There’s so many checks that are done on these. Underneath, it must’ve been stressed,” she said. The passenger boarding bridge will be out of service for repairs and investigations, said SFO. (With inputs from agencies)

Jet bridge collapses amid deplaning of passengers at San Francisco airport

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