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Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.

A former UK teacher who is in jail for raping a child while working as the deputy head at a primary school has now been banned from ever teaching again.

44-year-old Julie Morris was imprisoned for filming the abuse as she and her boyfriend David Morris, 52, raped a schoolgirl aged 13.

As per a Metro UK report, the duo made their "graphic and depraved" plans a "sordid" reality.

<h2>Locked up</h2>

Julie Morris was locked up in December 2021 after admitting to 18 sex offences unrelated to her job as the 'safeguarding lead' at St George’s Central Primary School in Tyldesley, near Wigan.

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Her partner, David Morris, a mechanic, was jailed for 16 years, with an additional four-year extended licence period, for a total of 34 offences. These include seven counts of rape and 13 counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Judge Andrew Menary, while sentencing the pair, had expressed shock, stating: "Every now and again you see cases, the circumstances of which are almost beyond belief."

"This is one of those cases. It demonstrates that human depravity really knows no depths."

Following this, her case was transferred to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), which deals with cases of misconduct.

A three-person panel of the TRA concluded that the former teacher's actions were "fundamentally incompatible with her being a teacher."

"Her conduct ran counter to what should be at the very core of the practice of a teacher with a duty of care towards children," stated a report detailing the panel's findings.

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The panel was of the opinion that Morris' actions in committing the rape and abuse "would undoubtedly affect public confidence in the teaching profession, particularly given the influence that teachers may have on pupils, parents, and others in the community".

It added that the fact she was also the safeguarding lead at the school "makes her offending all the more shocking in that, whilst the designated point of contact for welfare and safety concerns at the School, she herself was engaged in abusing a child, albeit not one at the school."

The panel also found that Morris' offences were "deliberate and sustained" and were not committed "under duress".

Concluding that there was a "real risk" of Morris repeating her offences, they banned her from teaching indefinitely on February 27.

This, as per the report, means that the now 46-year-old is barred from teaching in schools, sixth-form colleges, youth accommodations or children’s homes.

<h2>How was the couple caught?</h2>

The couple's 'sordid secret' came to light when police found a conversation about the sexual abuse of children on David's phone. The phone, which was seized during a search warrant, also had video recordings of rape and sexual abuse.

In one video, Julie Morris&nbsp;even filmed herself laughing as she abused a child she claimed was a willing participant.

(With inputs from agencies)

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former UK teacher who is in jail for raping a child while working as the deputy head at a primary school has now been banned from ever teaching again.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A former UK teacher who is in jail for raping a child while working as the deputy head at a primary school has now been banned from ever teaching again. 44-year-old Julie Morris was imprisoned for filming the abuse as she and her boyfriend David Morris, 52, raped a schoolgirl aged 13. As per a Metro UK report, the duo made their "graphic and depraved" plans a "sordid" reality. Locked up Julie Morris was locked up in December 2021 after admitting to 18 sex offences unrelated to her job as the 'safeguarding lead' at St George’s Central Primary School in Tyldesley, near Wigan. Also read | Explained: Israeli military's use of AI 'Lavender' to generate kill lists Her partner, David Morris, a mechanic, was jailed for 16 years, with an additional four-year extended licence period, for a total of 34 offences. These include seven counts of rape and 13 counts of causing or inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Judge Andrew Menary, while sentencing the pair, had expressed shock, stating: "Every now and again you see cases, the circumstances of which are almost beyond belief." "This is one of those cases. It demonstrates that human depravity really knows no depths." Following this, her case was transferred to the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA), which deals with cases of misconduct. A three-person panel of the TRA concluded that the former teacher's actions were "fundamentally incompatible with her being a teacher." "Her conduct ran counter to what should be at the very core of the practice of a teacher with a duty of care towards children," stated a report detailing the panel's findings. Also read | TSMC bounces back after Taiwan’s earthquake, resuming chip manufacturing operations The panel was of the opinion that Morris' actions in committing the rape and abuse "would undoubtedly affect public confidence in the teaching profession, particularly given the influence that teachers may have on pupils, parents, and others in the community". It added that the fact she was also the safeguarding lead at the school "makes her offending all the more shocking in that, whilst the designated point of contact for welfare and safety concerns at the School, she herself was engaged in abusing a child, albeit not one at the school." The panel also found that Morris' offences were "deliberate and sustained" and were not committed "under duress". Concluding that there was a "real risk" of Morris repeating her offences, they banned her from teaching indefinitely on February 27. This, as per the report, means that the now 46-year-old is barred from teaching in schools, sixth-form colleges, youth accommodations or children’s homes. How was the couple caught? The couple's 'sordid secret' came to light when police found a conversation about the sexual abuse of children on David's phone. The phone, which was seized during a search warrant, also had video recordings of rape and sexual abuse. In one video, Julie Morris even filmed herself laughing as she abused a child she claimed was a willing participant. (With inputs from agencies)

'Human depravity really knows no depths': Teacher who filmed herself raping schoolgirl banned from teaching

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A staggering 80 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions is caused by only 57 oil, gas, coal, and cement producers.

As per a recent study, this powerful cohort of state-controlled corporations and shareholder-owned multinationals are the primary drivers of the ongoing climate crisis, according to the Carbon Majors Database, compiled by renowned researchers.

<h2>Commitments and reality</h2>

Despite global commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the analysis shows that most of these major producers increased their output of fossil fuels and related emissions in the seven years following the Paris Agreement, compared to the seven years prior.

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The database, which includes 122 of the world's largest historical climate polluters, highlights that 65 per cent of state entities and 55 per cent of private-sector companies scaled up their production during this period.

<h2>The biggest polluters</h2>

Leading the pack among investor-owned contributors to emissions was ExxonMobil, linked to 3.6 gigatonnes of CO2 over seven years, followed closely by Shell, BP, Chevron, and TotalEnergies, each associated with at least one per cent of global emissions.

Notably, the most significant surge in emissions was seen in state and state-owned producers, particularly in the Asian coal sector. This growth trend, which has continued, contradicts the International Energy Agency's warning that opening new oil and gas fields is incompatible with staying within safe global heating limits.

Richard Heede, who founded the Carbon Majors dataset, criticised companies for expanding fossil fuel exploration and production despite knowing for decades about the harm caused by their products.&nbsp;

"It is morally reprehensible for companies to continue expanding exploration and production of carbon fuels in the face of knowledge now for decades that their products are harmful," he said.

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He urged not to blame consumers "who have been forced to be reliant on oil and gas due to government capture by oil and gas companies."

The Carbon Majors' research has shifted the narrative on climate responsibility. For maybe the first time, it has attributed emissions to entities profiting from fossil fuel extraction rather than individual consumers.&nbsp;

The database compares long-term emissions trends dating back to 1854 with recent developments since the 2016 Paris Agreement.

The long-term analysis shows that Chinese state coal production accounts for the largest share (14 per cent) of historic global CO2 emissions, followed by the former Soviet Union and Saudi Aramco.

Next in the line-up are the major US companies: Chevron with a three per cent share and ExxonMobil with 2.8 per cent. They are trailed by Russia's Gazprom and the National Iranian Oil Company. Following closely behind are two European firms: BP and Shell, each with more than a two per cent share, and then Coal India.

Heede also pointed out that fossil fuel producers have a moral obligation to pay for the damages they have caused.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A staggering 80 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions is caused by only 57 oil, gas, coal, and cement producers. As per a recent study, this powerful cohort of state-controlled corporations and shareholder-owned multinationals are the primary drivers of the ongoing climate crisis, according to the Carbon Majors Database, compiled by renowned researchers.

A staggering 80 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions is caused by only 57 oil, gas, coal, and cement producers. As per a recent study, this powerful cohort of state-controlled corporations and shareholder-owned multinationals are the primary drivers of the ongoing climate crisis, according to the Carbon Majors Database, compiled by renowned researchers. Commitments and reality Despite global commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the analysis shows that most of these major producers increased their output of fossil fuels and related emissions in the seven years following the Paris Agreement, compared to the seven years prior. Also read | Man with transplanted pig kidney is discharged from hospital in rare medical case The database, which includes 122 of the world's largest historical climate polluters, highlights that 65 per cent of state entities and 55 per cent of private-sector companies scaled up their production during this period. The biggest polluters Leading the pack among investor-owned contributors to emissions was ExxonMobil, linked to 3.6 gigatonnes of CO2 over seven years, followed closely by Shell, BP, Chevron, and TotalEnergies, each associated with at least one per cent of global emissions. Notably, the most significant surge in emissions was seen in state and state-owned producers, particularly in the Asian coal sector. This growth trend, which has continued, contradicts the International Energy Agency's warning that opening new oil and gas fields is incompatible with staying within safe global heating limits. Richard Heede, who founded the Carbon Majors dataset, criticised companies for expanding fossil fuel exploration and production despite knowing for decades about the harm caused by their products. "It is morally reprehensible for companies to continue expanding exploration and production of carbon fuels in the face of knowledge now for decades that their products are harmful," he said. Also read | Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists He urged not to blame consumers "who have been forced to be reliant on oil and gas due to government capture by oil and gas companies." The Carbon Majors' research has shifted the narrative on climate responsibility. For maybe the first time, it has attributed emissions to entities profiting from fossil fuel extraction rather than individual consumers. The database compares long-term emissions trends dating back to 1854 with recent developments since the 2016 Paris Agreement. The long-term analysis shows that Chinese state coal production accounts for the largest share (14 per cent) of historic global CO2 emissions, followed by the former Soviet Union and Saudi Aramco. Next in the line-up are the major US companies: Chevron with a three per cent share and ExxonMobil with 2.8 per cent. They are trailed by Russia's Gazprom and the National Iranian Oil Company. Following closely behind are two European firms: BP and Shell, each with more than a two per cent share, and then Coal India. Heede also pointed out that fossil fuel producers have a moral obligation to pay for the damages they have caused. (With inputs from agencies)

From Exxon to Gazprom: 57 corporations drive 80% of global emissions, finds study

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In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged.&nbsp;

“It’s a fire hazard. It’s filthy,” said Miriam Kosberg, who is a member of the family that owns the property which has been located just behind the Fairfax dumping ground since 1955, while speaking to the Los Angeles Times.

As per Realtor.com, the median price range is $3.42 million in Fairfax section of Los Angeles. 
&nbsp; 
“There’s garbage all the way up to the back fence. It’s been like that for years,” said Kosberg.

Because of a huge pile of newspapers, white trash bags, cartons of cigarettes and clothing, the lawn was hardly visible and a complaint was filed by the residents.

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<h2>Filthy odour ruins the fun of living in 'affluent' neighbourhood</h2>

The homes have been filled with a putrid odour which has even spread in the affluent neighbourhood and has left the neighbours worried about what is likely to be beneath the accumulated debris and overgrown vegetation.&nbsp;

A woman, who has been living in the neighbourhood for more than two decades, said that “it’s unsanitary".

The woman said that she had filed a complaint regarding the property in the early 2000s.&nbsp;

Dozens of similar complaints have been received by the Department of Building and Safety since July which remain under investigation, revealed city records. The department also issued an order to comply in November.

“We are fed up, but we’re compassionate. In a perfect world, he gets help and someone helps make his environment nicer for him,” said the woman, while speaking about the property’s owner.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (April 3) along with Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who was representing Fairfax, visited the home declaring it a “public health emergency.”

“Both of us, as you know, are new. I am tracking this from last night to find out where complaints were lodged and what happened in the process,” said Bass.

The property has been owned by Raymond Gaon since the mid-1990s, as per the public records.&nbsp;

In 2014, he was asked to remove the garbage and two misdemeanor criminal charges for noncompliance were filed by the city before they dismissed the case in 2019.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged. “It’s a fire hazard.

In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged. “It’s a fire hazard. It’s filthy,” said Miriam Kosberg, who is a member of the family that owns the property which has been located just behind the Fairfax dumping ground since 1955, while speaking to the Los Angeles Times. As per Realtor.com, the median price range is $3.42 million in Fairfax section of Los Angeles. “There’s garbage all the way up to the back fence. It’s been like that for years,” said Kosberg. Because of a huge pile of newspapers, white trash bags, cartons of cigarettes and clothing, the lawn was hardly visible and a complaint was filed by the residents. Also Read: US Navy veteran accused of crashing into FBI office has an online history linked to QAnon: Reports Filthy odour ruins the fun of living in 'affluent' neighbourhood The homes have been filled with a putrid odour which has even spread in the affluent neighbourhood and has left the neighbours worried about what is likely to be beneath the accumulated debris and overgrown vegetation. A woman, who has been living in the neighbourhood for more than two decades, said that “it’s unsanitary". The woman said that she had filed a complaint regarding the property in the early 2000s. Dozens of similar complaints have been received by the Department of Building and Safety since July which remain under investigation, revealed city records. The department also issued an order to comply in November. “We are fed up, but we’re compassionate. In a perfect world, he gets help and someone helps make his environment nicer for him,” said the woman, while speaking about the property’s owner. Watch: UFOs, now ex-US army man comes out with USO claim Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (April 3) along with Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who was representing Fairfax, visited the home declaring it a “public health emergency.” “Both of us, as you know, are new. I am tracking this from last night to find out where complaints were lodged and what happened in the process,” said Bass. The property has been owned by Raymond Gaon since the mid-1990s, as per the public records. In 2014, he was asked to remove the garbage and two misdemeanor criminal charges for noncompliance were filed by the city before they dismissed the case in 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Garbage buries a home in 'affluent' LA, officials declare it 'public health emergency'

Earthquake Today Japan:&nbsp;An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Thursday (April 4), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

<h2>Earthquake Today in Japan</h2>

The quake hit&nbsp;at a depth of 32 km (19.88 miles), EMSC said.

No immediate news of damage or injuries after the earthquake was reported.&nbsp;

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It comes a day after at least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan, the most massive earthquake to have shaken Taiwan in 25 years.

Two Indian nationals are reported to be missing in Taiwan.&nbsp;

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As per Indian media reports, a search operation was underway to find the missing Indians. Several thousand Indians, which includes 3,000 students, live&nbsp;in Taiwan.

This is a developing story. More to follow.

Earthquake Today Japan: An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Thursday (April 4), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

Earthquake Today Japan: An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Thursday (April 4), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. Earthquake Today in Japan The quake hit at a depth of 32 km (19.88 miles), EMSC said. No immediate news of damage or injuries after the earthquake was reported. Also read: Two Indians go missing in Taiwan quake; 9 dead, more than 1,000 injured It comes a day after at least nine people were killed and more than 1,000 injured by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan, the most massive earthquake to have shaken Taiwan in 25 years. Two Indian nationals are reported to be missing in Taiwan. Also Read: Scary and fearful: Indian national recounts horror of Taiwan quake as deadly tremor strikes eastern coast As per Indian media reports, a search operation was underway to find the missing Indians. Several thousand Indians, which includes 3,000 students, live in Taiwan. This is a developing story. More to follow.

Earthquake Today: Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes east coast of Japan

Sheriffs in Southern California shot dead an armed teen with mental health issues. Citing authorities, a report by the news agency Associated Press said early Thursday (Apr 4) that the 17-year-old boy armed himself with a knife and locked himself inside a bathroom at a house.

Sheriffs in Southern California shot dead an armed teen with mental health issues. Citing authorities, a report by the news agency Associated Press said early Thursday (Apr 4) that the 17-year-old boy armed himself with a knife and locked himself inside a bathroom at a house. According to San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus, the teen was being transferred from a hospital to a mental health facility when he escaped on Tuesday (April 2). The boy was being treated after he cut himself. Sheriff Dicus said the teen is a foster youth who lived in Hesperia and later showed up at a home in Victorville where his sisters live in foster care. He added that someone at the house called the deputies to come to arrest the teen as he had caused trouble there before. What happened? Dicus said that the teen, armed with a knife, locked himself in a bathroom, and deputies tried to get him to come out for about a half hour. But when the boy threatened to harm himself, the deputies kicked down the bathroom door and tried to apprehend him, the sheriff added. Also read | Video shows moments before autistic Black teen in California was fatally shot by police Visuals from the encounter showed the teen holding the knife and the deputies pepper-spraying him. The boy injured a deputy at the scene and was later shot. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at a hospital, the Associated Press report added. Second incident in San Bernardino in less than a month This incident in San Bernardino comes just weeks after 15-year-old Ryan Gainer was fatally shot by the police while he was holding a garden tool outside his house in California. Gainer, an autistic African American boy, was killed on March 9 in Apple Valley. In a statement, the sheriff's department said, "The deputy retreated and Gainer chased the deputy in an attempt to assault him with the bladed end of the tool. A lethal force encounter occurred, and Gainer was struck by gunfire. " "Deputies quickly rendered medical aid to Gainer and continued until paramedics arrived. Gainer was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries," the statement added. (With inputs from agencies)

Sheriffs in Southern California kill armed teen with mental health issues

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Millions of people across the US east of the Mississippi experienced extreme weather on Wednesday (April 3) as&nbsp;powerful thunderstorms swept across several states, bringing intense winds, rain, and other dangerous weather conditions.

A satellite loop shared by the Cooperative Institute of Meteorological Satellite Studies in Wisconsin (CIMSS) shows the storm across the central parts of our country. The yellow colours represent more of the drier slot, with the cold front along with the green and white, which shows the precipitation and moisture associated with the system.&nbsp;

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Destructive tornadoes, hail, and gusty winds were witnessed in the south of Michigan on Tuesday (April 2).

Some states, including Kentucky and West Virginia, declared a state of emergencies due to the intense weather conditions that left a swath of destruction across the southern part.&nbsp;

An immense cleanup effort has ensued that is expected to take months for some locales that were hit especially hard. Early reports listed at least two fatalities, along with a few dozen injuries.

A massive cleanup effort is anticipated to take months for those areas that were particularly severely affected. A dozen injuries and at least two fatalities were reported in the early reports.

According to the National Weather Service reports, tornadoes were spotted in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia, with at least one death reported was in Oklahoma.

In South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, millions of people are still under tornado watch. The warning, which ends at 1pm ET, was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) and affects key cities like Tallahassee, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia.

Andy Beshear, Kentucky’s governor, on Tuesday (April 2) declared a state of emergency after severe storms caused heavy rain, hail, lightning, possible tornadoes and intense damaging winds throughout the state.

Beshear informed that there were reports of damaged buildings across Kentucky, but no reported fatalities.

There is a forecast of a major winter storm to affect multiple states in the Midwest and New England region. According to a report on CNN, there are winter weather alerts in effect for around 12 million people, with the threat of severe hail and strong winds.

(With inputs from agencies)

Millions of people across the US east of the Mississippi experienced extreme weather on Wednesday (April 3) as powerful thunderstorms swept across several states, bringing intense winds, rain, and other dangerous weather conditions.

Millions of people across the US east of the Mississippi experienced extreme weather on Wednesday (April 3) as powerful thunderstorms swept across several states, bringing intense winds, rain, and other dangerous weather conditions. A satellite loop shared by the Cooperative Institute of Meteorological Satellite Studies in Wisconsin (CIMSS) shows the storm across the central parts of our country. The yellow colours represent more of the drier slot, with the cold front along with the green and white, which shows the precipitation and moisture associated with the system. Also read: Morning brief: Israel targeted aid convoy 'systematically', says WCK founder; Taiwan quake updates, and more Destructive tornadoes, hail, and gusty winds were witnessed in the south of Michigan on Tuesday (April 2). Some states, including Kentucky and West Virginia, declared a state of emergencies due to the intense weather conditions that left a swath of destruction across the southern part. An immense cleanup effort has ensued that is expected to take months for some locales that were hit especially hard. Early reports listed at least two fatalities, along with a few dozen injuries. A massive cleanup effort is anticipated to take months for those areas that were particularly severely affected. A dozen injuries and at least two fatalities were reported in the early reports. According to the National Weather Service reports, tornadoes were spotted in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Georgia, with at least one death reported was in Oklahoma. In South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, millions of people are still under tornado watch. The warning, which ends at 1pm ET, was issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) and affects key cities like Tallahassee, Florida, and Savannah, Georgia. Andy Beshear, Kentucky’s governor, on Tuesday (April 2) declared a state of emergency after severe storms caused heavy rain, hail, lightning, possible tornadoes and intense damaging winds throughout the state. Beshear informed that there were reports of damaged buildings across Kentucky, but no reported fatalities. There is a forecast of a major winter storm to affect multiple states in the Midwest and New England region. According to a report on CNN, there are winter weather alerts in effect for around 12 million people, with the threat of severe hail and strong winds. (With inputs from agencies)

Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms wreak havoc from US South to Ohio

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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's plan to visit Saudi Arabia this week has been postponed as he is recovering from a "cracked rib". White House said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that the health issue has affected his ability to travel.&nbsp;

Sullivan was due to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss a potential mega-deal. America is also hoping to normalise the relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;

Reports have mentioned that Saudi Arabia wants to clinch a mutual defence pact with Washington and get US&nbsp;support for its civil nuclear programme&nbsp;as part of a deal.&nbsp;

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White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the injury "has affected his ability to travel". He added that "this was a minor accident of his own. It was not caused by anybody. It was not the result of a nefarious act."&nbsp;

Kirby said Sullivan looks forward to rescheduling the trip, however, the date hasn't been set yet.&nbsp;

Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, calls have been made to open diplomatic channels and resume talks to stop war. The talks to de-escalate tension in the West Asia region had been put on ice in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 attack by Palestinian Hamas fighters on southern Israel. The attack led to Israel's subsequent assault on Hamas-ruled Gaza. But conversations have resumed in recent months.&nbsp;

Earlier on Marcg 21, US&nbsp;Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US and Saudi Arabia had made "good progress" in talks on normalising ties between the kingdom and Israel, without providing a timeline for concluding a deal.

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<h2>Sullivan's visit to India&nbsp;</h2>

Sullivan is expected to travel to Delhi the week after next where he will hold key talks with his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval.&nbsp;

It is expected that the main agenda for Sullivan's visit revolves around the review of the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative, with a focus on ongoing efforts to bolster strategic technology partnerships and defence industrial cooperation between the United States and India.&nbsp;

Sullivan is likely to be in Delhi around April 18.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's plan to visit Saudi Arabia this week has been postponed as he is recovering from a "cracked rib". White House said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that the health issue has affected his ability to travel.

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's plan to visit Saudi Arabia this week has been postponed as he is recovering from a "cracked rib". White House said on Wednesday (Apr 3) that the health issue has affected his ability to travel. Sullivan was due to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discuss a potential mega-deal. America is also hoping to normalise the relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Reports have mentioned that Saudi Arabia wants to clinch a mutual defence pact with Washington and get US support for its civil nuclear programme as part of a deal. Also read: World’s oldest man, Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, dies at the age of 114 White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the injury "has affected his ability to travel". He added that "this was a minor accident of his own. It was not caused by anybody. It was not the result of a nefarious act." Kirby said Sullivan looks forward to rescheduling the trip, however, the date hasn't been set yet. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, calls have been made to open diplomatic channels and resume talks to stop war. The talks to de-escalate tension in the West Asia region had been put on ice in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 attack by Palestinian Hamas fighters on southern Israel. The attack led to Israel's subsequent assault on Hamas-ruled Gaza. But conversations have resumed in recent months. Earlier on Marcg 21, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the US and Saudi Arabia had made "good progress" in talks on normalising ties between the kingdom and Israel, without providing a timeline for concluding a deal. Also read: Severe storms sweep across central and eastern regions in US Watch: Will California blossom this spring? × Sullivan's visit to India Sullivan is expected to travel to Delhi the week after next where he will hold key talks with his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval. It is expected that the main agenda for Sullivan's visit revolves around the review of the Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) initiative, with a focus on ongoing efforts to bolster strategic technology partnerships and defence industrial cooperation between the United States and India. Sullivan is likely to be in Delhi around April 18. (With inputs from agencies)

White House: Jake Sullivan’s plan to visit Saudi Arabia postponed due to ‘cracked rib’

The Israeli army has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets for its bombing spree in Gaza, revealed a report on Wednesday (Apr 3).

According to an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call, the Israeli AI-based tool, named "Lavender," had a 10 per cent error rate.

<h2>Who developed Lavender?</h2>

As per the investigation, 'Lavender' was developed by Unit 8200, the Israel Defense Forces' elite intelligence division.

Unit 8200, the Israeli Intelligence Corps unit of the Israel Defense Forces responsible for clandestine operations, is comparable to the United States's National Security Agency or GCHQ in the United Kingdom.

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<h2>How does Lavender work?</h2>

The Lavender system is said to mark suspected operatives in the military wings of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) as potential bombing targets, including low-ranking individuals.&nbsp;

The software analyses data collected through mass surveillance on most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, assessing and ranking the likelihood of each person's involvement in the military wing of Hamas or PIJ.

Individuals are given a rating of 1 to 100, indicating their likelihood of being a militant.

Lavender learns to identify characteristics of known operatives from Hamas and PIJ and then identifies similar characteristics among the general population. Individuals with multiple incriminating features are assigned higher ratings, making them potential targets for assassination.

<h2>How accurate is it?</h2>

As per the report, even though the AI machine has an error rate of 10 per cent, its outputs were treated "as if it were a human decision".

Citing six Israeli intelligence officials involved in the alleged programme, the investigation revealed that during the initial stages of the conflict in Gaza, the military heavily relied on Lavender. It identified as many as 37,000 (most of them junior) Palestinians as suspected militants for potential airstrikes and assassination.

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These officials said that the outputs of the AI machine were treated "as if it were a human decision," and alleged that the human review of the suggested targets was cursory at best.

Reportedly, the approval "to automatically adopt Lavender's kill lists" was given about two weeks into the war. Before that, they were only treated as an "auxiliary tool".

This approval was granted after an intelligence officer manually checked the accuracy of a random sample of several hundred targets selected by the AI system and found that Lavender's results had 90 per cent accuracy in identifying targets.

"From that moment, sources said that if Lavender decided an individual was a militant in Hamas, they were essentially asked to treat that as an order, with no requirement to independently check why the machine made that choice or to examine the raw intelligence data on which it is based," reports the publication.

A senior official identified as 'B' confirmed that officers were not required to review the AI system's assessments "in order to save time and enable the mass production of human targets without hindrances".

"Everything was statistical, everything was neat — it was very dry," he noted.

"In war, there is no time to incriminate every target. So you’re willing to take the margin of error of using artificial intelligence, risking collateral damage and civilians dying, and risking attacking by mistake, and to live with it," said another officer.

<h2>Civilian casualties and 'collateral damage'</h2>

As per the report, two sources also alleged that the Israeli army, in an unprecedented move, decided during the first weeks of the war that for every junior Hamas operative that Lavender marked, it was permissible to kill up to 15 or 20 civilians. Before that, the military did not authorise any "collateral damage" during assassinations of low-ranking militants.&nbsp;

For targets that were a senior Hamas official with the rank of battalion or brigade commander, the army reportedly on several occasions authorised the killing of more than 100 civilians per assassination.

The report alleges that to assassinate the junior militants, the Israeli army preferred to only&nbsp;use "dumb" bombs.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Joint World Bank-UN report pegs Gaza's damages at $18.5 billion&nbsp;

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Dumb bombs are unguided missiles that can&nbsp;destroy entire buildings on top of their occupants and cause significant casualties. These were used instead of 'smart' precision bombs because "you don’t want to waste expensive bombs on unimportant people — it’s very expensive for the country and there’s a shortage [of those bombs]," an intelligence officer identified as 'C' told the publication.

Another source told&nbsp;+972 magazine that they had personally authorised the bombing of "hundreds" of private homes of alleged junior operatives that the AI tool&nbsp;Lavender had&nbsp;marked. These attacks killed many civilians, ending entire families, all labelled as mere "collateral damage".

One source said that they nicknamed low-ranking militants on the AI kill lists 'garbage targets,' but said these were "more ethical than the targets that we bombed just for 'deterrence' — highrises that are evacuated and toppled just to cause destruction."

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli army has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets for its bombing spree in Gaza, revealed a report on Wednesday (Apr 3). According to an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call, the Israeli AI-based tool, named "Lavender," had a 10 per cent error rate.

The Israeli army has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets for its bombing spree in Gaza, revealed a report on Wednesday (Apr 3). According to an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call, the Israeli AI-based tool, named "Lavender," had a 10 per cent error rate. Who developed Lavender? As per the investigation, 'Lavender' was developed by Unit 8200, the Israel Defense Forces' elite intelligence division. Unit 8200, the Israeli Intelligence Corps unit of the Israel Defense Forces responsible for clandestine operations, is comparable to the United States's National Security Agency or GCHQ in the United Kingdom. Also read | Israel using 'unparalleled' AI to list out suspected Hamas targets: Report How does Lavender work? The Lavender system is said to mark suspected operatives in the military wings of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) as potential bombing targets, including low-ranking individuals. The software analyses data collected through mass surveillance on most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, assessing and ranking the likelihood of each person's involvement in the military wing of Hamas or PIJ. Individuals are given a rating of 1 to 100, indicating their likelihood of being a militant. Lavender learns to identify characteristics of known operatives from Hamas and PIJ and then identifies similar characteristics among the general population. Individuals with multiple incriminating features are assigned higher ratings, making them potential targets for assassination. How accurate is it? As per the report, even though the AI machine has an error rate of 10 per cent, its outputs were treated "as if it were a human decision". Citing six Israeli intelligence officials involved in the alleged programme, the investigation revealed that during the initial stages of the conflict in Gaza, the military heavily relied on Lavender. It identified as many as 37,000 (most of them junior) Palestinians as suspected militants for potential airstrikes and assassination. Also read | Israel targeted aid convoy 'systematically, car by car' and killed his staff members, alleges WCK founder These officials said that the outputs of the AI machine were treated "as if it were a human decision," and alleged that the human review of the suggested targets was cursory at best. Reportedly, the approval "to automatically adopt Lavender's kill lists" was given about two weeks into the war. Before that, they were only treated as an "auxiliary tool". This approval was granted after an intelligence officer manually checked the accuracy of a random sample of several hundred targets selected by the AI system and found that Lavender's results had 90 per cent accuracy in identifying targets. "From that moment, sources said that if Lavender decided an individual was a militant in Hamas, they were essentially asked to treat that as an order, with no requirement to independently check why the machine made that choice or to examine the raw intelligence data on which it is based," reports the publication. A senior official identified as 'B' confirmed that officers were not required to review the AI system's assessments "in order to save time and enable the mass production of human targets without hindrances". "Everything was statistical, everything was neat — it was very dry," he noted. "In war, there is no time to incriminate every target. So you’re willing to take the margin of error of using artificial intelligence, risking collateral damage and civilians dying, and risking attacking by mistake, and to live with it," said another officer. Civilian casualties and 'collateral damage' As per the report, two sources also alleged that the Israeli army, in an unprecedented move, decided during the first weeks of the war that for every junior Hamas operative that Lavender marked, it was permissible to kill up to 15 or 20 civilians. Before that, the military did not authorise any "collateral damage" during assassinations of low-ranking militants. For targets that were a senior Hamas official with the rank of battalion or brigade commander, the army reportedly on several occasions authorised the killing of more than 100 civilians per assassination. The report alleges that to assassinate the junior militants, the Israeli army preferred to only use "dumb" bombs. Watch: Joint World Bank-UN report pegs Gaza's damages at $18.5 billion Dumb bombs are unguided missiles that can destroy entire buildings on top of their occupants and cause significant casualties. These were used instead of 'smart' precision bombs because "you don’t want to waste expensive bombs on unimportant people — it’s very expensive for the country and there’s a shortage [of those bombs]," an intelligence officer identified as 'C' told the publication. Another source told +972 magazine that they had personally authorised the bombing of "hundreds" of private homes of alleged junior operatives that the AI tool Lavender had marked. These attacks killed many civilians, ending entire families, all labelled as mere "collateral damage". One source said that they nicknamed low-ranking militants on the AI kill lists 'garbage targets,' but said these were "more ethical than the targets that we bombed just for 'deterrence' — highrises that are evacuated and toppled just to cause destruction." (With inputs from agencies)

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The ex-military member who drove his SUV into a barrier at the FBI office in Atlanta on Monday (April 1) had online ties to QAnon-related content and appeared to be a supporter of Donald Trump, as per the open-source investigation by Advance Democracy group.

Identified as Ervin Lee Bolling, he presently faces a count of damaging government property. Bolling has not yet entered a plea. As the FBI affidavit states, after crashing his car, Bolling got out and tried to walk past the gate where he was stopped by three special agents.

According to the charging documents, Bolling refused to obey instructions to sit on the curb and resisted arrest when the agents attempted to detain him.

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NBC News, quoting a report by Advance Democracy, stated that the social media accounts purportedly associated with Bolling, reportedly have a track record of spreading conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election and QAnon.

One account thought to be connected to Bolling wrote, "I love you @realDonaldTrump," back in December 2020, according to Advance Democracy. "You have more support than even you know."

According to Advance Democracy, a different Telegram account with the name "Lee Bolling" and a handle that Bolling seems to have used on other platforms belonged to nine public organisations, some of which were associated with QAnon.

Details of the Advance Democracy report were first published by Wired.

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Daniel J. Jones, the president of the non-profit group Advance Democracy, told NBC News that it was important to take "the increasing violent rhetoric and actions we’re seeing seriously, and our elected officials, especially Republican elected officials, need to speak out" against violent actions.&nbsp;

“We don’t yet know the individual’s motivation for using his vehicle to crash into a gate at the FBI’s Atlanta Field Office," Jones said. "But this individual’s suspected social media activity is part of a trend: Trump supporters espousing anti-government rhetoric and conspiracy theories — often echoing Trump’s own statements — that decide to take violent action against public officials."

&nbsp;

<h2>What is&nbsp;QAnon?</h2>

QAnon is a&nbsp;far-right political movement that&nbsp;believes in a&nbsp;baseless conspiracy theory according to which&nbsp;Satan-worshipping paedophiles control the government, business and the media and only former president Donald Trump&nbsp;can beat them.

Members of this group were also part of the mob that stormed the US Capitol in Jan 2021.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The ex-military member who drove his SUV into a barrier at the FBI office in Atlanta on Monday (April 1) had online ties to QAnon-related content and appeared to be a supporter of Donald Trump, as per the open-source investigation by Advance Democracy group. Identified as Ervin Lee Bolling, he presently faces a count of damaging government property. Bolling has not yet entered a plea. As the FBI affidavit states, after crashing his car, Bolling got out and tried to walk past the gate where he was stopped by three special agents. According to the charging documents, Bolling refused to obey instructions to sit on the curb and resisted arrest when the agents attempted to detain him. Also read: Morning brief: Israel targeted aid convoy 'systematically', says WCK founder; Taiwan quake updates, and more NBC News, quoting a report by Advance Democracy, stated that the social media accounts purportedly associated with Bolling, reportedly have a track record of spreading conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election and QAnon. One account thought to be connected to Bolling wrote, "I love you @realDonaldTrump," back in December 2020, according to Advance Democracy. "You have more support than even you know." According to Advance Democracy, a different Telegram account with the name "Lee Bolling" and a handle that Bolling seems to have used on other platforms belonged to nine public organisations, some of which were associated with QAnon. Details of the Advance Democracy report were first published by Wired. Also read: Explained: Why is Taiwan prone to earthquakes and how its technology, policies help in disaster mitigation Daniel J. Jones, the president of the non-profit group Advance Democracy, told NBC News that it was important to take "the increasing violent rhetoric and actions we’re seeing seriously, and our elected officials, especially Republican elected officials, need to speak out" against violent actions. “We don’t yet know the individual’s motivation for using his vehicle to crash into a gate at the FBI’s Atlanta Field Office," Jones said. "But this individual’s suspected social media activity is part of a trend: Trump supporters espousing anti-government rhetoric and conspiracy theories — often echoing Trump’s own statements — that decide to take violent action against public officials." What is QAnon? QAnon is a far-right political movement that believes in a baseless conspiracy theory according to which Satan-worshipping paedophiles control the government, business and the media and only former president Donald Trump can beat them. Members of this group were also part of the mob that stormed the US Capitol in Jan 2021. (With inputs from agencies)

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