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A South Korean doctors' association has accused the government of employing intimidation tactics on Wednesday (Feb 28), just before the imminent deadline for almost 10,000 protesting trainee medical professionals to either return to work or face consequences.

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Official data indicates that 9,937 junior doctors, constituting 80.8 per cent of the trainee workforce, have resigned and gone on strike at 99 general hospitals to protest government plans to significantly augment medical school admissions in response to shortages and an ageing population.

Despite broad public support for the reforms, the government has set a Thursday (March 29) deadline for doctors to resume their duties, cautioning legal action, including prosecution and license suspension, for those who defy the order.

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A spokesperson for the Korean Medical Association (KMA), a prominent group representing senior doctors, criticised the government on Wednesday for attempting to address the matter through threats rather than dialogue.

"It is disheartening to witness the government's excessive accusations and intimidation tactics," remarked spokesman Joo Soo-ho to reporters. "If the government intensifies its punishment after March 1st, there will be no more resident doctors and specialists produced in the future."

The health ministry requested on Tuesday (Feb 27) that the police initiate an investigation into individuals associated with the walkout, including five connected to the KMA.

The widespread work stoppage has led to the cancellation and postponement of surgeries, chemotherapy and C-sections, prompting the government to elevate its public health alert to the highest level.

To ensure compliance, authorities have personally delivered return orders to the homes of certain trainee doctors, preventing them from evading them, for example, by turning off their phones to avoid receiving them via text message.

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Seoul contends that it has one of the lowest doctor-to-patient ratios among developed countries, and the government is pushing for the admission of an additional 2,000 students to medical schools annually, starting next year.

Doctors strongly oppose the government's plan, arguing that it would compromise the quality of service. However, supporters of the reform assert that doctors are primarily concerned about potential reductions in their salaries and social status.

Polls indicate that up to 75 per cent of the South Korean public supports the increase in medical school admissions, particularly in remote areas where access to quality healthcare is a challenge.

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The South Korean health ministry announced on Tuesday (Feb 27) that nurses are now granted legal protection to perform certain medical procedures typically handled by doctors.

Earlier, South Korea raised its public health alert to the highest level on February 23, declaring a health services crisis attributed to the mass resignation of thousands of doctors protesting proposed medical reforms.

The doctors argue that the government should address existing issues before increasing the number of physicians.

(With inputs from agencies)

A South Korean doctors' association has accused the government of employing intimidation tactics on Wednesday (Feb 28), just before the imminent deadline for almost 10,000 protesting trainee medical professionals to either return to work or face consequences.

A South Korean doctors' association has accused the government of employing intimidation tactics on Wednesday (Feb 28), just before the imminent deadline for almost 10,000 protesting trainee medical professionals to either return to work or face consequences. Also read: Legal protection granted for South Korean nurses to conduct certain medical procedures Official data indicates that 9,937 junior doctors, constituting 80.8 per cent of the trainee workforce, have resigned and gone on strike at 99 general hospitals to protest government plans to significantly augment medical school admissions in response to shortages and an ageing population. Despite broad public support for the reforms, the government has set a Thursday (March 29) deadline for doctors to resume their duties, cautioning legal action, including prosecution and license suspension, for those who defy the order. Also read: South Korea declares 'severe' health alert amid doctors' strike A spokesperson for the Korean Medical Association (KMA), a prominent group representing senior doctors, criticised the government on Wednesday for attempting to address the matter through threats rather than dialogue. "It is disheartening to witness the government's excessive accusations and intimidation tactics," remarked spokesman Joo Soo-ho to reporters. "If the government intensifies its punishment after March 1st, there will be no more resident doctors and specialists produced in the future." The health ministry requested on Tuesday (Feb 27) that the police initiate an investigation into individuals associated with the walkout, including five connected to the KMA. The widespread work stoppage has led to the cancellation and postponement of surgeries, chemotherapy and C-sections, prompting the government to elevate its public health alert to the highest level. To ensure compliance, authorities have personally delivered return orders to the homes of certain trainee doctors, preventing them from evading them, for example, by turning off their phones to avoid receiving them via text message. Also read | Explained: Proposed reforms that have led South Korea’s doctors to walk out Seoul contends that it has one of the lowest doctor-to-patient ratios among developed countries, and the government is pushing for the admission of an additional 2,000 students to medical schools annually, starting next year. Doctors strongly oppose the government's plan, arguing that it would compromise the quality of service. However, supporters of the reform assert that doctors are primarily concerned about potential reductions in their salaries and social status. Polls indicate that up to 75 per cent of the South Korean public supports the increase in medical school admissions, particularly in remote areas where access to quality healthcare is a challenge. Watch: South Korea doctors' protest: Government warn doctors to return to work or face legal action × The South Korean health ministry announced on Tuesday (Feb 27) that nurses are now granted legal protection to perform certain medical procedures typically handled by doctors. Earlier, South Korea raised its public health alert to the highest level on February 23, declaring a health services crisis attributed to the mass resignation of thousands of doctors protesting proposed medical reforms. The doctors argue that the government should address existing issues before increasing the number of physicians. (With inputs from agencies)

Doctors’ association in South Korea accuses government of ‘intimidation’

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Tens of thousands of residents were asked to evacuate as firefighters in Australia continued to battle a massive bushfire amid an intense heatwave that authorities said could further spread the blaze in Victoria as it faces the worst fire conditions seen in recent years.&nbsp;

<h2>Thousands urged to evacuate</h2>

More than 30,000 residents were urged to evacuate their homes by Wednesday (Feb 28) morning after officials identified a potential fire impact zone that covers several rural towns.

The authorities in the Australian state issued an emergency warning for a grass fire located at Kleins Road, Dereel, on Wednesday evening asking residents to “Leave Immediately” in a post on X.&nbsp;

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Victoria emergency services, in an update, said strong winds have the potential to make fire fighting difficult and asked residents not to wait “until the bushfire spreads closer before moving to a safer location.”&nbsp;

It added, “The fire could grow significantly and may become uncontrollable.”&nbsp;

As of 4:09 pm (local time) towns of Bayindeen, Ben Nevis, Chute, Elmhurst, Eversley, Glenlogie, Mount Cole, Mount Lonarch, and Raglan were declared “not safe to return”.&nbsp;

<h2>Situation in Victoria</h2>

“Today will be a very challenging day for firefighters,” Jason Heffernan, chief officer at Victoria fire department told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). He added, “Today is one of those days when communities may need to take immediate action at very short notice.”

Hundreds of firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze near the city of Ballarat. So far, the blaze which has been burning since last Thursday (Feb 22) has destroyed six houses, killed livestock, and burned more than 200 square kilometres.&nbsp;

<h2>'Catastrophic conditions'</h2>

According to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), hot, dry, and windy conditions have worsened creating “extreme to catastrophic fire dangers” in parts of Victoria and South Australia. Several thunderstorms are also forecast in the region which would lead to dry lightning.&nbsp;

The Victoria fire department chief warned that dry lightning could spark new fires while strong winds forecast could spread the existing one near Ballarat and urged people to reconsider any decision to stay back to protect their homes.

Catastrophic conditions have been forecast for Victoria’s Wimmera region as half of the state was placed under an extreme fire danger rating.&nbsp;

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“Extreme fire dangers are coming to fruition, and in fact we’re currently seeing catastrophic conditions in Casterdon, Hamilton and Kanagulk in the Wimmera weather district,” said Heffernan.&nbsp;

Victorian State Control Centre spokesperson, Luke Hegarty, told the ABC that authorities were on high alert, late Wednesday afternoon as cloud cover lifted, temperatures rose and winds picked up speed.&nbsp;

Temperatures spiked across several towns in Victoria, on Wednesday afternoon. Walpeup, in north-west Victoria, hit 43.5 degrees Celsius and Hopetoun, 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, reached 42.6 degrees Celsius, according to the BoM.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Tens of thousands of residents were asked to evacuate as firefighters in Australia continued to battle a massive bushfire amid an intense heatwave that authorities said could further spread the blaze in Victoria as it faces the worst fire conditions seen in recent years.

Tens of thousands of residents were asked to evacuate as firefighters in Australia continued to battle a massive bushfire amid an intense heatwave that authorities said could further spread the blaze in Victoria as it faces the worst fire conditions seen in recent years. Thousands urged to evacuate More than 30,000 residents were urged to evacuate their homes by Wednesday (Feb 28) morning after officials identified a potential fire impact zone that covers several rural towns. The authorities in the Australian state issued an emergency warning for a grass fire located at Kleins Road, Dereel, on Wednesday evening asking residents to “Leave Immediately” in a post on X. Also Read | Wildfires in Texas: Immediate evacuation ordered, operations at nuclear weapons facility halted Victoria emergency services, in an update, said strong winds have the potential to make fire fighting difficult and asked residents not to wait “until the bushfire spreads closer before moving to a safer location.” It added, “The fire could grow significantly and may become uncontrollable.” As of 4:09 pm (local time) towns of Bayindeen, Ben Nevis, Chute, Elmhurst, Eversley, Glenlogie, Mount Cole, Mount Lonarch, and Raglan were declared “not safe to return”. Situation in Victoria “Today will be a very challenging day for firefighters,” Jason Heffernan, chief officer at Victoria fire department told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). He added, “Today is one of those days when communities may need to take immediate action at very short notice.” Hundreds of firefighters continued to battle a massive blaze near the city of Ballarat. So far, the blaze which has been burning since last Thursday (Feb 22) has destroyed six houses, killed livestock, and burned more than 200 square kilometres. 'Catastrophic conditions' According to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), hot, dry, and windy conditions have worsened creating “extreme to catastrophic fire dangers” in parts of Victoria and South Australia. Several thunderstorms are also forecast in the region which would lead to dry lightning. The Victoria fire department chief warned that dry lightning could spark new fires while strong winds forecast could spread the existing one near Ballarat and urged people to reconsider any decision to stay back to protect their homes. Catastrophic conditions have been forecast for Victoria’s Wimmera region as half of the state was placed under an extreme fire danger rating. Also Read | Popocatepetl volcano spews ash, nearly two dozen Mexico City flights cancelled “Extreme fire dangers are coming to fruition, and in fact we’re currently seeing catastrophic conditions in Casterdon, Hamilton and Kanagulk in the Wimmera weather district,” said Heffernan. Victorian State Control Centre spokesperson, Luke Hegarty, told the ABC that authorities were on high alert, late Wednesday afternoon as cloud cover lifted, temperatures rose and winds picked up speed. Temperatures spiked across several towns in Victoria, on Wednesday afternoon. Walpeup, in north-west Victoria, hit 43.5 degrees Celsius and Hopetoun, 400 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, reached 42.6 degrees Celsius, according to the BoM. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia: More than 30,000 people urged to evacuate amid fire risk, ‘catastrophic’ conditions

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday (Feb 28) said that the 27-nation bloc should consider using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy military supplies for Ukraine. She was speaking in the European Parliament and urged the EU to take more steps on defence policy.

"It is time to start a conversation about using the windfall profits of frozen Russian assets to jointly purchase military equipment for Ukraine," she said.

"There could be no stronger symbol and no greater use for that money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live."

Von der Leyen said that EU 'may not' face an 'imminent' threat of war but added that such a situation was "not impossible".

"The risks of war should not be overblown, but they should be prepared for and that starts with the urgent need to rebuild, replenish, modernise member states' armed forces," she said.

Watch | US, NATO ally reject France President Macron's intention to send troops to Ukraine

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During the speech, she said that the European Commission will present a fresh European Industrial Defence Strategy. Von der Leyen added that one of the principal aims of the strategy would be to prioritise joint procurement.

"Europe should strive to develop and manufacture the next generation of battle-winning operational capabilities," she said. "That means turbo-charging our defence industrial capacity in the next five years."

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She maintained that greater EU efforts in defence arena will not diminish the importance and the need for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).

"In fact, a more sovereign Europe, in particular on defence, is vital to strengthening NATO," she said.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The West, led by the United States, poured billions of dollars in humanitarian and military help. However, in spite of provision of weapons, Ukrainian army has not been able make sizeable battlefield gains against Russian troops. This has given rise to voices, particularly in lawmaking circles in the US, that question continued support to Ukraine.

European countries and the European Union has had to step-in to fill the USA's position.

(With inputs from agencies)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday (Feb 28) said that the 27-nation bloc should consider using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy military supplies for Ukraine.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday (Feb 28) said that the 27-nation bloc should consider using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy military supplies for Ukraine. She was speaking in the European Parliament and urged the EU to take more steps on defence policy. "It is time to start a conversation about using the windfall profits of frozen Russian assets to jointly purchase military equipment for Ukraine," she said. "There could be no stronger symbol and no greater use for that money than to make Ukraine and all of Europe a safer place to live." Von der Leyen said that EU 'may not' face an 'imminent' threat of war but added that such a situation was "not impossible". "The risks of war should not be overblown, but they should be prepared for and that starts with the urgent need to rebuild, replenish, modernise member states' armed forces," she said. Watch | US, NATO ally reject France President Macron's intention to send troops to Ukraine × During the speech, she said that the European Commission will present a fresh European Industrial Defence Strategy. Von der Leyen added that one of the principal aims of the strategy would be to prioritise joint procurement. "Europe should strive to develop and manufacture the next generation of battle-winning operational capabilities," she said. "That means turbo-charging our defence industrial capacity in the next five years." Also Read | US among several NATO allies that rule out sending troops to fight in Ukraine She maintained that greater EU efforts in defence arena will not diminish the importance and the need for North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). "In fact, a more sovereign Europe, in particular on defence, is vital to strengthening NATO," she said. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The West, led by the United States, poured billions of dollars in humanitarian and military help. However, in spite of provision of weapons, Ukrainian army has not been able make sizeable battlefield gains against Russian troops. This has given rise to voices, particularly in lawmaking circles in the US, that question continued support to Ukraine. European countries and the European Union has had to step-in to fill the USA's position. (With inputs from agencies)

Use frozen Russian profits for Ukrainian military, says EU's von der Leyen

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In the latest research, it was found that new AI-powered tools provide inaccurate election information most of the time, which includes is harmful or incomplete.

The study, which was done by AI Democracy Projects and nonprofit media outlet Proof News, comes at a time when the US presidential elections are near as US citizens are opting for chatbots like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4 for more information.&nbsp;

The experts have been concerned regarding the advent of powerful new forms of AI because of which voters can receive false and misleading information, or also discourage citizens from voting in the polls.&nbsp;

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<h2>AI likely to suggest non-existent polling stations, illegal rules: Study&nbsp;</h2>

Amid the advancing of artificial intelligence technology, which includes tools that allow users to generate textual content instantly, the new study claims that these AI models are likely to suggest voters head to polling stations which are non-existent or provide illogical responses based on dated or rehashed information.&nbsp;

The study, explaining an instance said AI model Meta's Llama 2, in response to a prompt, said that California voters can vote by text message. When the researchers investigated, they found that voting by text is not legal anywhere in the US.&nbsp;

And among the five AI models which were not tested — OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, Meta's Llama 2, Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and Mixtral from the French company Mistral - all of them stated that wearing clothing which has campaign logos, such as a MAGA hat, is not allowed at Texas polls under that state's laws.&nbsp;

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However, some policy experts feel that AI can be beneficial in improving elections like powering tabulators which can quickly scan ballots in comparison to poll workers or by finding anomalies in voting, as per the Brookings Institution.

However, the study has emphasised that such tools can also be misused by enabling bad actors, which include governments that aim to manipulate voters and weaken democratic processes.

A recent example was AI-generated robocalls which were sent to voters a few days before the New Hampshire presidential primary which contained a fake version of United States President Joe Biden appealing people not to vote in the election.

"They say they put their models through extensive safety and ethics testing," said Maria Curi, a tech policy reporter for Axios, while speaking to CBS News. "We don't know exactly what those testing processes are. Users are finding historical inaccuracies, so it begs the question of whether these models are being let out into the world too soon," he added.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

In the latest research, it was found that new AI-powered tools provide inaccurate election information most of the time, which includes is harmful or incomplete.

In the latest research, it was found that new AI-powered tools provide inaccurate election information most of the time, which includes is harmful or incomplete. The study, which was done by AI Democracy Projects and nonprofit media outlet Proof News, comes at a time when the US presidential elections are near as US citizens are opting for chatbots like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's GPT-4 for more information. The experts have been concerned regarding the advent of powerful new forms of AI because of which voters can receive false and misleading information, or also discourage citizens from voting in the polls. Also Read: Google AI tool’s ‘fascist Modi’ response angers India. Here’s what exactly happened AI likely to suggest non-existent polling stations, illegal rules: Study Amid the advancing of artificial intelligence technology, which includes tools that allow users to generate textual content instantly, the new study claims that these AI models are likely to suggest voters head to polling stations which are non-existent or provide illogical responses based on dated or rehashed information. The study, explaining an instance said AI model Meta's Llama 2, in response to a prompt, said that California voters can vote by text message. When the researchers investigated, they found that voting by text is not legal anywhere in the US. And among the five AI models which were not tested — OpenAI's ChatGPT-4, Meta's Llama 2, Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and Mixtral from the French company Mistral - all of them stated that wearing clothing which has campaign logos, such as a MAGA hat, is not allowed at Texas polls under that state's laws. Watch: Why Artificial Intelligence is the secret behind Nvidia's success However, some policy experts feel that AI can be beneficial in improving elections like powering tabulators which can quickly scan ballots in comparison to poll workers or by finding anomalies in voting, as per the Brookings Institution. However, the study has emphasised that such tools can also be misused by enabling bad actors, which include governments that aim to manipulate voters and weaken democratic processes. A recent example was AI-generated robocalls which were sent to voters a few days before the New Hampshire presidential primary which contained a fake version of United States President Joe Biden appealing people not to vote in the election. "They say they put their models through extensive safety and ethics testing," said Maria Curi, a tech policy reporter for Axios, while speaking to CBS News. "We don't know exactly what those testing processes are. Users are finding historical inaccuracies, so it begs the question of whether these models are being let out into the world too soon," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

AI chatbots providing inaccurate and harmful election information: Study

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Donald Trump and Joe Biden won&nbsp;the Republican and Democratic primaries, respectively, in the US&nbsp;state of Michigan on Tuesday (Feb 27).&nbsp; While the GOP primary was all along expected to be yet another ticker-tape parade for Trump, Biden's Democratic candidacy was shadowed by anger over his stand on the Gaza war.

<h2>Democratic Primary Election Results</h2>

Biden won 80 per cent of the vote, according to projections, but the "uncommitted" exceeded expectations with 13 per cent.

Uncommitted is registered when a voter votes for the party, but not the candidate on the ballot.

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<h2>Republican Primary Election Results</h2>

Trump appeared on path to win roughly 70 percent in the state’s GOP primary.

Trump's win will now increase the pressure on Haley to exit the race..

Haley, however, says that she plans to remain in it at least through the March 5 "Super Tuesday" primary, when 15 states hold nominating contests.

Edison Research has called the elections, projecting Joe Biden and Donald Trump as the winners for Democrats and Republicans, respectively.&nbsp;

<h2>The "uncommitted option"</h2>

Michigan, as per Reuters, offers an "uncommitted" option to test whether a named candidate has the support of the party's base.&nbsp;

Preliminary results showed the number of uncommitted votes is higher in the Democratic race.

As per media reports, activists disappointed with the US President's handling of the Gaza war initiated the "uncommitted" campaign, which had already far surpassed the protest effort's goal of 10,000-vote margin&nbsp;— in 2016,&nbsp;Trump won Michigan by this margin.

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Talking to AFP news agency, Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American in Congress, said, "I was proud today to walk in and pull a Democratic ballot and vote 'uncommitted'."&nbsp;

"When 74 per cent of Democrats in Michigan support a ceasefire, yet President Biden is not hearing us, this is the way we can use our democracy to say, 'Listen — listen to Michigan'."

Michigan is expected to play a decisive role in the head-to-head November 5 US presidential election — a likely rematch between Biden and Trump.

The battleground state could swing toward either party. In their previous showdown in 2020, Biden beat Trump narrowly by just 2.8 percentage points.

(With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump and Joe Biden won the Republican and Democratic primaries, respectively, in the US state of Michigan on Tuesday (Feb 27). While the GOP primary was all along expected to be yet another ticker-tape parade for Trump, Biden's Democratic candidacy was shadowed by anger over his stand on the Gaza war.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden won the Republican and Democratic primaries, respectively, in the US state of Michigan on Tuesday (Feb 27). While the GOP primary was all along expected to be yet another ticker-tape parade for Trump, Biden's Democratic candidacy was shadowed by anger over his stand on the Gaza war. Democratic Primary Election Results Biden won 80 per cent of the vote, according to projections, but the "uncommitted" exceeded expectations with 13 per cent. Uncommitted is registered when a voter votes for the party, but not the candidate on the ballot. Also read | Biden warns Congress leaders of ‘dire’ Ukraine fate as govt shutdown looms Republican Primary Election Results Trump appeared on path to win roughly 70 percent in the state’s GOP primary. Trump's win will now increase the pressure on Haley to exit the race.. Haley, however, says that she plans to remain in it at least through the March 5 "Super Tuesday" primary, when 15 states hold nominating contests. Edison Research has called the elections, projecting Joe Biden and Donald Trump as the winners for Democrats and Republicans, respectively. The "uncommitted option" Michigan, as per Reuters, offers an "uncommitted" option to test whether a named candidate has the support of the party's base. Preliminary results showed the number of uncommitted votes is higher in the Democratic race. As per media reports, activists disappointed with the US President's handling of the Gaza war initiated the "uncommitted" campaign, which had already far surpassed the protest effort's goal of 10,000-vote margin — in 2016, Trump won Michigan by this margin. Also read | Republican Ken Buck calls on Kamala Harris to oust Biden for being ‘too old,’ ‘incapable’ Talking to AFP news agency, Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian-American in Congress, said, "I was proud today to walk in and pull a Democratic ballot and vote 'uncommitted'." "When 74 per cent of Democrats in Michigan support a ceasefire, yet President Biden is not hearing us, this is the way we can use our democracy to say, 'Listen — listen to Michigan'." Michigan is expected to play a decisive role in the head-to-head November 5 US presidential election — a likely rematch between Biden and Trump. The battleground state could swing toward either party. In their previous showdown in 2020, Biden beat Trump narrowly by just 2.8 percentage points. (With inputs from agencies)

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French president Emmanuel macron hinted at the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine at a meeting of European leaders. Though he did say that there was no consensus on it - these comments did not bode well for Macron. Amb. Volker Stanzel, former German ambassador to china and Japan and senior distinguished fellow at swp german institute for international and security affairs, joins us to discuss.

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