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Women have for years borne the burden of work around the house. Now, a survey from Japan has revealed that a majority of women in the nation are "dissatisfied" with the amount of domestic work their husbands do. More than 15 per cent of the women reported that their partners do not do any household chores.

<h2>Unhappy in marriage</h2>

The annual survey by Japan's Shufu Job Shoken, a private research institute, found that more than half or 55.3 per cent of married women were unhappy with the amount of work their partners did at home.&nbsp;

As per South China Morning Post (SCMP), nearly 40 per cent voiced their displeasure over their husbands only extending "a little help". Not only that, 15.5 per cent reported that their spouses never cooked, cleaned or even took care of their children.

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This is the highest level of dissatisfaction recorded since the research institute started undertaking the survey three years ago.

<h2>Men fail to meet standards</h2>

The level of content was the lowest ever recorded. Men continued to fail to meet their wives' standards.

Of the 510 survey respondents, only about 16.7 per cent of the women said their husbands did "enough" and that they were satisfied by their partners' efforts. Another 28 per cent said that while their partners did "a little" they had "no complaints".

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The grievances by women ranged from very specific to general. As per the SCMP report specific complaints included those about men not even taking care of their own mess.

"He doesn’t unroll his balled-up socks and leaves them on the floor instead of putting them in the washing machine," said a woman.

Others complained that their husbands seemed to lack awareness of what household chores needed to be, and their tasks were overlooked until their wives stepped in.

(With inputs from agencies)

Women have for years borne the burden of work around the house. Now, a survey from Japan has revealed that a majority of women in the nation are "dissatisfied" with the amount of domestic work their husbands do.

Women have for years borne the burden of work around the house. Now, a survey from Japan has revealed that a majority of women in the nation are "dissatisfied" with the amount of domestic work their husbands do. More than 15 per cent of the women reported that their partners do not do any household chores. Unhappy in marriage The annual survey by Japan's Shufu Job Shoken, a private research institute, found that more than half or 55.3 per cent of married women were unhappy with the amount of work their partners did at home. As per South China Morning Post (SCMP), nearly 40 per cent voiced their displeasure over their husbands only extending "a little help". Not only that, 15.5 per cent reported that their spouses never cooked, cleaned or even took care of their children. Also read | Texas: Man arrested for filming himself, six others gang-raping two toddlers in mall bathroom This is the highest level of dissatisfaction recorded since the research institute started undertaking the survey three years ago. Men fail to meet standards The level of content was the lowest ever recorded. Men continued to fail to meet their wives' standards. Of the 510 survey respondents, only about 16.7 per cent of the women said their husbands did "enough" and that they were satisfied by their partners' efforts. Another 28 per cent said that while their partners did "a little" they had "no complaints". Also read | Archaeologists uncover lost cities which existed 2,000 years ago in Ecuadorian Amazon The grievances by women ranged from very specific to general. As per the SCMP report specific complaints included those about men not even taking care of their own mess. "He doesn’t unroll his balled-up socks and leaves them on the floor instead of putting them in the washing machine," said a woman. Others complained that their husbands seemed to lack awareness of what household chores needed to be, and their tasks were overlooked until their wives stepped in. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese men continue to disappoint their wives; most women say husbands don't do 'enough' around home

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to Ukraine&nbsp;announced a package of GBP 3.2 billion&nbsp;for the country. Described as&nbsp;"a major new package of support" by Sunak's office, the aid&nbsp;will be provided to Ukraine over the next financial year starting April 2024.

The latest figure exceeds the previous help over the last two years by GBP 200 million. The latest funding to Ukraine will ensure "largest ever commitment of drones," said the statement released by the PM's office.

It also&nbsp;said that during his visit to Ukraine, Sunak will also sign a "historic" security pact and this "totemic agreement" will be first step towards an "unshakeable hundred-year partnership."

The increase in funding for Ukraine is aimed at providing long-range missiles, air defence, ammunition for artillery and for maritime security, the statement further read.

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From the new package, at least GBP 200 million will be spent on "a major push to rapidly procure and produce thousands of military drones for Ukraine, including surveillance, long-range strike and sea drones."&nbsp;

During his visit to Ukraine, Sunak will also interact with emergency workers who have responded to situations that arose due to Russian air strikes on targets across Ukraine.

"For two years, Ukraine has fought with great courage to repel a brutal Russian invasion," Sunak said ahead of the visit.

"They are still fighting, unfaltering in their determination to defend their country and defend the principles of freedom and democracy.

"I am here today with one message: the UK will also not falter. We will stand with Ukraine, in their darkest hours and in the better times to come," he added.

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UK's latest commitment to Ukraine takes its cumulative help so far to about GBP 12 billion. The UK has already supplied storm shadow cruise missiles and Challenger 2 tanks among other equipments.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who is also former prime minister of UK made a surprise visit to Ukraine in November last year. During his visit to Kyiv, Cameron&nbsp;vowed to maintain military support to Ukraine.

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"We will continue to give you the moral support, diplomatic support, the economic support, but above all, the military support, that you need not just this year, and next year, but for however long it takes," Cameron said during a meeting with Zelensky.

Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After sustained gains in the initial months, the Russians had to retreat from large swathes of Ukrainian territory. The West, led by the United States poured billions in humanitarian and military help to Ukraine. Although this helped Ukrainian soldiers to be better equipped, it has not resulted in any significant battlefield gains. This has led to some in the Western camp to think&nbsp;whether continued support to Ukraine was feasible in light of no significant progress in the war.

(With inputs from agencies)

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to Ukraine announced a package of GBP 3.2 billion for the country. Described as "a major new package of support" by Sunak's office, the aid will be provided to Ukraine over the next financial year starting April 2024.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during his visit to Ukraine announced a package of GBP 3.2 billion for the country. Described as "a major new package of support" by Sunak's office, the aid will be provided to Ukraine over the next financial year starting April 2024. The latest figure exceeds the previous help over the last two years by GBP 200 million. The latest funding to Ukraine will ensure "largest ever commitment of drones," said the statement released by the PM's office. It also said that during his visit to Ukraine, Sunak will also sign a "historic" security pact and this "totemic agreement" will be first step towards an "unshakeable hundred-year partnership." The increase in funding for Ukraine is aimed at providing long-range missiles, air defence, ammunition for artillery and for maritime security, the statement further read. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky visits Baltic states to secure more funding for Kyiv × From the new package, at least GBP 200 million will be spent on "a major push to rapidly procure and produce thousands of military drones for Ukraine, including surveillance, long-range strike and sea drones." During his visit to Ukraine, Sunak will also interact with emergency workers who have responded to situations that arose due to Russian air strikes on targets across Ukraine. "For two years, Ukraine has fought with great courage to repel a brutal Russian invasion," Sunak said ahead of the visit. "They are still fighting, unfaltering in their determination to defend their country and defend the principles of freedom and democracy. "I am here today with one message: the UK will also not falter. We will stand with Ukraine, in their darkest hours and in the better times to come," he added. Also Read | London Mayor Sadiq Khan claims Brexit's cost to UK exceeds $178 billion UK's latest commitment to Ukraine takes its cumulative help so far to about GBP 12 billion. The UK has already supplied storm shadow cruise missiles and Challenger 2 tanks among other equipments. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron, who is also former prime minister of UK made a surprise visit to Ukraine in November last year. During his visit to Kyiv, Cameron vowed to maintain military support to Ukraine. Also Read | US and UK launch massive strikes against Houthi rebels, 5 killed "We will continue to give you the moral support, diplomatic support, the economic support, but above all, the military support, that you need not just this year, and next year, but for however long it takes," Cameron said during a meeting with Zelensky. Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. After sustained gains in the initial months, the Russians had to retreat from large swathes of Ukrainian territory. The West, led by the United States poured billions in humanitarian and military help to Ukraine. Although this helped Ukrainian soldiers to be better equipped, it has not resulted in any significant battlefield gains. This has led to some in the Western camp to think whether continued support to Ukraine was feasible in light of no significant progress in the war. (With inputs from agencies)

UK PM Rishi Sunak announces GBP 3.2 billion package during Ukraine visit

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A cluster of lost cities has been uncovered by archaeologists in the Amazon rainforest, which housed at least 10,000 farmers nearly 2,000 years ago. 
 
Archaeologist Stephen Rostain, more than two decades ago, had for the first time noticed a series of earthen mounds and buried roads. 
 
However, at that time, “I wasn’t sure how it all fit together,” said Rostain, who was among the researchers who had for the first time reported about the finding of the lost cities in the journal Science on Thursday (Jan 11), reported the Associated Press. 
 
The recent mapping of the place, using laser-sensor technology, revealed that the sites will be part of the dense network of connecting roadways and settlements, which are hidden in the forested foothills of the Andes, which lasted nearly 1,000 years.

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Rostain, who carried out investigations at France’s National Center for Scientific Research, said, “It was a lost valley of cities. It’s incredible.”

<h2 lang="en-US">'Extremely complicated society' reflected in mapping: Researcher</h2>

The researchers discovered that, between about 500 BC and AD 300 to 600, the settlements were occupied by the Upano people – a period which is nearly contemporaneous with the Roman empire in Europe. 
 
Agricultural fields with drainage canals surrounded the ceremonial and residential buildings which were erected on more than 6,000 earthen mounds. The largest roads were stretched for 6-12 miles (10-20km) and were 33 feet (10 meters) wide. 
 
A study co-author at the same French institute, archaeologist Antoine Dorison said that although it is difficult to estimate the population, the site was earlier home to around 10,000 inhabitants. 
 
University of Florida archaeologist Michael Heckenberger, who was not a part of the study, said, “This shows a very dense occupation and an extremely complicated society. For the region, it’s really in a class of its own in terms of how early it is.” 
 
University of Exeter archaeologist Jose Iriarte said that at the time they would have needed an elaborate system of organised labour for building the roads as well as thousands of earthen mounds.

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“The Incas and Mayans built with stone, but people in Amazonia didn’t usually have stone available to build – they built with mud. It’s still an immense amount of labour,” said Iriarte, while speaking to the Associated Press. 
 
The Amazon is generally seen as a “pristine wilderness with only small groups of people. But recent discoveries have shown us how much more complex the past really is,” he said. 
 
“There’s always been an incredible diversity of people and settlements in the Amazon, not only one way to live. We’re just learning more about them,” Rostain added.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A cluster of lost cities has been uncovered by archaeologists in the Amazon rainforest, which housed at least 10,000 farmers nearly 2,000 years ago. Archaeologist Stephen Rostain, more than two decades ago, had for the first time noticed a series of earthen mounds and buried roads.

A cluster of lost cities has been uncovered by archaeologists in the Amazon rainforest, which housed at least 10,000 farmers nearly 2,000 years ago. Archaeologist Stephen Rostain, more than two decades ago, had for the first time noticed a series of earthen mounds and buried roads. However, at that time, “I wasn’t sure how it all fit together,” said Rostain, who was among the researchers who had for the first time reported about the finding of the lost cities in the journal Science on Thursday (Jan 11), reported the Associated Press. The recent mapping of the place, using laser-sensor technology, revealed that the sites will be part of the dense network of connecting roadways and settlements, which are hidden in the forested foothills of the Andes, which lasted nearly 1,000 years. Also read: Ecuador violence: 178 prison guards, staff held hostage by gangs Rostain, who carried out investigations at France’s National Center for Scientific Research, said, “It was a lost valley of cities. It’s incredible.” 'Extremely complicated society' reflected in mapping: Researcher The researchers discovered that, between about 500 BC and AD 300 to 600, the settlements were occupied by the Upano people – a period which is nearly contemporaneous with the Roman empire in Europe. Agricultural fields with drainage canals surrounded the ceremonial and residential buildings which were erected on more than 6,000 earthen mounds. The largest roads were stretched for 6-12 miles (10-20km) and were 33 feet (10 meters) wide. A study co-author at the same French institute, archaeologist Antoine Dorison said that although it is difficult to estimate the population, the site was earlier home to around 10,000 inhabitants. University of Florida archaeologist Michael Heckenberger, who was not a part of the study, said, “This shows a very dense occupation and an extremely complicated society. For the region, it’s really in a class of its own in terms of how early it is.” University of Exeter archaeologist Jose Iriarte said that at the time they would have needed an elaborate system of organised labour for building the roads as well as thousands of earthen mounds. Watch: Scientists stunned as Himalayas get cooler despite global climate crisis “The Incas and Mayans built with stone, but people in Amazonia didn’t usually have stone available to build – they built with mud. It’s still an immense amount of labour,” said Iriarte, while speaking to the Associated Press. The Amazon is generally seen as a “pristine wilderness with only small groups of people. But recent discoveries have shown us how much more complex the past really is,” he said. “There’s always been an incredible diversity of people and settlements in the Amazon, not only one way to live. We’re just learning more about them,” Rostain added. (With inputs from agencies)

Archaeologists uncover lost cities which existed 2,000 years ago in Ecuadorian Amazon

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Former United States president and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and actor Mark Ruffalo amid backlash following allegations that he was on the plane of the convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;

<h2>Trump lashes out</h2>

The former president took to his social media platform ‘Truth Social’, on Wednesday (Jan 10) and criticised actor Mark Ruffalo after he unknowingly shared AI-generated images showing the former president on the plane of the disgraced sex offender.&nbsp;

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“Gross. #MAGA wants to paint everyone on those flights as pedophiles except the one guy who smiles in a group of young girls all headed to Epstein’s ‘Fantasy Island’ with him. My bet is there are some decent Republicans left in America that may think this is going too far,” said Ruffalo, in a post on X along with the fake images.&nbsp;

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The actor, best known for playing Bruce Banner or the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), later backtracked and issued an apology while also taking a swipe at Elon Musk.&nbsp;

“Sorry Folks. Apparently these images are AI fakes. The fact Trump was on Epstein’s plane and what Epstein was up to is not. Be careful. Elon’s X and his allowing so much disinformation here is driving the value of his app down by 55%.”

The images that the Hollywood actor shared were posted by an X user claiming that they were pictures of Trump&nbsp;who took two separate flights to Epstein’s “paedophile island,” but they turned out to be AI-generated.&nbsp;

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Trump lashed out at the actor and the&nbsp;Democrats over the incident saying, “This is what the Democrats do to their Republican Opponent, who is leading them, by a lot, in the Polls. This is A.I., and it is very dangerous for our Country! Also, I was never on Epstein’s Plane, or at his ‘stupid’ Island. Strong Laws ought to be developed against A.I. It will be a big and very dangerous problem in the future!”

<h2>Allegations against Trump</h2>

Earlier this month, previously sealed court documents related to Epstein’s decades of sexual abuse were released disclosing details about the case against him. The documents contained the names of prominent figures who reportedly were once connected to Epstein, including Trump.&nbsp;

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Sarah Ransome, one of the witnesses in the Epstein case claimed that former US president Trump “had sexual relations with [her friend] at Jeffrey’s NY mansion on regular occasions”.

In one of the email extracts, Ransome, aiming at Hillary Clinton, is reported to have said, "I will make sure that neither that evil b***h Hillary or that paedophile Trump gets elected.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States president and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and actor Mark Ruffalo amid backlash following allegations that he was on the plane of the convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Former United States president and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump lashed out at Democrats and actor Mark Ruffalo amid backlash following allegations that he was on the plane of the convicted sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Trump lashes out The former president took to his social media platform ‘Truth Social’, on Wednesday (Jan 10) and criticised actor Mark Ruffalo after he unknowingly shared AI-generated images showing the former president on the plane of the disgraced sex offender. ALSO READ | Epstein files: Billionaire had ‘sex tapes’ of Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton and Trump, claimed witness “Gross. #MAGA wants to paint everyone on those flights as pedophiles except the one guy who smiles in a group of young girls all headed to Epstein’s ‘Fantasy Island’ with him. My bet is there are some decent Republicans left in America that may think this is going too far,” said Ruffalo, in a post on X along with the fake images. Gross. #MAGA wants to paint everyone on those flights as pedophiles except the one guy who smiles in a group of young girls all headed to Epstein’s “Fantasy Island” with him. My bet is there are some decent republicans left in America that may think this is going too far. https://t.co/e0IWT1lnCZ — Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 5, 2024 × The actor, best known for playing Bruce Banner or the Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), later backtracked and issued an apology while also taking a swipe at Elon Musk. “Sorry Folks. Apparently these images are AI fakes. The fact Trump was on Epstein’s plane and what Epstein was up to is not. Be careful. Elon’s X and his allowing so much disinformation here is driving the value of his app down by 55%.” The images that the Hollywood actor shared were posted by an X user claiming that they were pictures of Trump who took two separate flights to Epstein’s “paedophile island,” but they turned out to be AI-generated. ALSO WATCH | More court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein unsealed Trump lashed out at the actor and the Democrats over the incident saying, “This is what the Democrats do to their Republican Opponent, who is leading them, by a lot, in the Polls. This is A.I., and it is very dangerous for our Country! Also, I was never on Epstein’s Plane, or at his ‘stupid’ Island. Strong Laws ought to be developed against A.I. It will be a big and very dangerous problem in the future!” Allegations against Trump Earlier this month, previously sealed court documents related to Epstein’s decades of sexual abuse were released disclosing details about the case against him. The documents contained the names of prominent figures who reportedly were once connected to Epstein, including Trump. ALSO READ | Jeffrey Epstein papers: Underage girls were recruited to be exploited 'for massages' Sarah Ransome, one of the witnesses in the Epstein case claimed that former US president Trump “had sexual relations with [her friend] at Jeffrey’s NY mansion on regular occasions”. In one of the email extracts, Ransome, aiming at Hillary Clinton, is reported to have said, "I will make sure that neither that evil b***h Hillary or that paedophile Trump gets elected.” (With inputs from agencies)

Jeffrey Epstein files: Trump lashes out at actor Mark Ruffalo, says was ‘never on stupid island’

Israel on Thursday (Jan 11) called South Africa a "legal arm" of Hamas militants as lawyers presented a "genocide" case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).&nbsp;

Lior Haiat, who is the foreign ministry spokesman, described South Africa's case over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as "one of the greatest shows of hypocrisy in history".&nbsp;

South Africa claimed that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and demanded an emergency suspension of the military campaign in Gaza.&nbsp;

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Israel has dismissed the case as "atrocious" and "preposterous" and vowed to set out a robust defence on Friday.&nbsp;

Pretoria's Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that "no armed attack on a state territory, no matter how serious... can provide justification for or defend breaches of the convention".&nbsp;

He added that "Israel's response to the October 7 attack has crossed this line and given rise to the breaches of the convention".&nbsp;

On the day the case was being heard, thousands of pro-Israeli protesters gathered in front of the UN's top court, carrying Israeli and Dutch flags. They were also carrying posters with images of people taken hostage by Hamas.&nbsp;

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Separately, a pro-Palestinian march was also present with red and green coloured smoke symbolising the Palestinian flag.&nbsp;

Heavy police presence made sure both sides do not clash, leading to a situation of chaos in two days of hearings, as the World Court will hear South Africa's arguments on Thursday and Israel's response on Friday.&nbsp;

Later this month, a ruling on the emergency measures is expected. The court will not rule at that time on the genocide allegations.&nbsp;

Watch: Panel of 17 Judges presides over South Africa's genocide case against Israel&nbsp;

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<h2>October 7 attack&nbsp;</h2>

Hamas militants launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Israel, killing about 1,140 people, mostly civilians, claim&nbsp;Israeli authorities. Hamas had also taken some 250 people as hostages, some of them were later returned as part of a deal in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.&nbsp;

After the attack, Israel responded with several strikes on Gaza and have continued its offensive since then killing at least 23,210 people, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry.&nbsp;

<h2>What is a genocide</h2>

The intentional killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group is regarded as genocide.&nbsp;

The United Nations Genocide Convention in 1948 defined genocide as any of five "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group".&nbsp;

A document by the UN mentioned that Polish lawyer Raphäel Lemkin first coined the word "genocide" in 1944 in his book Axis Rule in Occupied Europe. The word consists of the Greek prefix genos, which means race or tribe, and the Latin suffix cide, which means killing.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Israel on Thursday (Jan 11) called South Africa a "legal arm" of Hamas militants as lawyers presented a "genocide" case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Israel on Thursday (Jan 11) called South Africa a "legal arm" of Hamas militants as lawyers presented a "genocide" case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Lior Haiat, who is the foreign ministry spokesman, described South Africa's case over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip as "one of the greatest shows of hypocrisy in history". South Africa claimed that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and demanded an emergency suspension of the military campaign in Gaza. Also read: UN launches info-gathering mission on Hamas' alleged sexual violence in Israel Israel has dismissed the case as "atrocious" and "preposterous" and vowed to set out a robust defence on Friday. Pretoria's Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said that "no armed attack on a state territory, no matter how serious... can provide justification for or defend breaches of the convention". He added that "Israel's response to the October 7 attack has crossed this line and given rise to the breaches of the convention". On the day the case was being heard, thousands of pro-Israeli protesters gathered in front of the UN's top court, carrying Israeli and Dutch flags. They were also carrying posters with images of people taken hostage by Hamas. Also read: UK to send warships, aircraft carrier to Indian Ocean for joint training with Indian forces Separately, a pro-Palestinian march was also present with red and green coloured smoke symbolising the Palestinian flag. Heavy police presence made sure both sides do not clash, leading to a situation of chaos in two days of hearings, as the World Court will hear South Africa's arguments on Thursday and Israel's response on Friday. Later this month, a ruling on the emergency measures is expected. The court will not rule at that time on the genocide allegations. Watch: Panel of 17 Judges presides over South Africa's genocide case against Israel × October 7 attack Hamas militants launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Israel, killing about 1,140 people, mostly civilians, claim Israeli authorities. Hamas had also taken some 250 people as hostages, some of them were later returned as part of a deal in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. After the attack, Israel responded with several strikes on Gaza and have continued its offensive since then killing at least 23,210 people, according to the Hamas-run territory's health ministry. What is a genocide The intentional killing of a large number of people from a particular nation or ethnic group with the aim of destroying that nation or group is regarded as genocide. The United Nations Genocide Convention in 1948 defined genocide as any of five "acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group". A document by the UN mentioned that Polish lawyer Raphäel Lemkin first coined the word "genocide" in 1944 in his book Axis Rule in Occupied Europe. The word consists of the Greek prefix genos, which means race or tribe, and the Latin suffix cide, which means killing. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel reacts to genocide accusations at UN court hearing, calls South Africa 'legal arm' of Hamas

The case filed against Brittany Watts – a woman from Ohio – who had suffered a miscarriage and was facing indictment for abuse of a corpse, will not be taken forward, decided the grand jury on Thursday (Jan 11). 
 
The grand jury of Trumbull County, Ohio, refused to indict Watts, against whom a case was filed by the police after she suffered a miscarriage in September. The judges cancelled the indictment by returning a “no-bill” in Watts’s case. 
 
The case&nbsp;has led to nationwide shock and outcry. It is being&nbsp;held as an example by experts in reproductive health and justice of how pregnant women can easily face criminal consequences, since the overturning of Roe v Wade.

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In a statement on Thursday (Jan 11), reproductive justice advocacy group If/When/How's senior litigation counsel Yveka Pierra said, “This decision does not erase the harm that Brittany has experienced as the result of this case. Brittany should have been able to focus on taking care of herself after her pregnancy loss.” 
 
“Cases like Brittany’s show us that, depending on your identity, the state treats some losses as tragedies and other losses as crimes,” Pierra added.

<h2 lang="en-US">Watts suffered a miscarriage inside the toilet</h2>

As per reports, Watts had suffered a miscarriage in the toilet in September when she had completed only 22 weeks of her pregnancy. She then made efforts to remove the mass which had clogged the toilet and visited the hospital, where a nurse reportedly called the police. 
 
Earlier, Watts had visited the hospital and was showing signs that her water had broken prematurely. Such a condition makes it impossible to carry on with pregnancy and if the woman is not treated, she can slip into deadly sepsis. 
 
Ohio’s “abuse of a corpse” charge depends on whether a corpse was treated by someone in a way that would “outrage reasonable community sensibilities”. If Watts had been convicted of the fifth-degree felony, she would have been in prison for a year.

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Before the jury decided on Thursday, an open letter was sent by Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights to Trumbull County prosecutor Dennis Watkins, on Watts’s behalf. 
 
“By seeking to indict her, you are clearly implying that anyone who miscarries at any point in pregnancy in our state must retrieve the fetal tissue whether they are at home, at work, at school, at a restaurant or other public place and preserve it until the tissue can be disposed of properly even though Ohio law does not define what a proper disposal method would be nor require that this non-existent method be used,” wrote the group. 
 
“We have no doubt that women facing the threat of jail time and hefty fines will conceal the fact that they have miscarried and refuse to seek treatment,” they added.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The case filed against Brittany Watts – a woman from Ohio – who had suffered a miscarriage and was facing indictment for abuse of a corpse, will not be taken forward, decided the grand jury on Thursday (Jan 11).

The case filed against Brittany Watts – a woman from Ohio – who had suffered a miscarriage and was facing indictment for abuse of a corpse, will not be taken forward, decided the grand jury on Thursday (Jan 11). The grand jury of Trumbull County, Ohio, refused to indict Watts, against whom a case was filed by the police after she suffered a miscarriage in September. The judges cancelled the indictment by returning a “no-bill” in Watts’s case. The case has led to nationwide shock and outcry. It is being held as an example by experts in reproductive health and justice of how pregnant women can easily face criminal consequences, since the overturning of Roe v Wade. Also read: US to face brutal Arctic blast, temperatures likely to drop to minus 30s In a statement on Thursday (Jan 11), reproductive justice advocacy group If/When/How's senior litigation counsel Yveka Pierra said, “This decision does not erase the harm that Brittany has experienced as the result of this case. Brittany should have been able to focus on taking care of herself after her pregnancy loss.” “Cases like Brittany’s show us that, depending on your identity, the state treats some losses as tragedies and other losses as crimes,” Pierra added. Watts suffered a miscarriage inside the toilet As per reports, Watts had suffered a miscarriage in the toilet in September when she had completed only 22 weeks of her pregnancy. She then made efforts to remove the mass which had clogged the toilet and visited the hospital, where a nurse reportedly called the police. Earlier, Watts had visited the hospital and was showing signs that her water had broken prematurely. Such a condition makes it impossible to carry on with pregnancy and if the woman is not treated, she can slip into deadly sepsis. Ohio’s “abuse of a corpse” charge depends on whether a corpse was treated by someone in a way that would “outrage reasonable community sensibilities”. If Watts had been convicted of the fifth-degree felony, she would have been in prison for a year. Watch: US: Donald Trump's New York Civil fraud trial wraps up, judge asks lawyers to 'control your client' Before the jury decided on Thursday, an open letter was sent by Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights to Trumbull County prosecutor Dennis Watkins, on Watts’s behalf. “By seeking to indict her, you are clearly implying that anyone who miscarries at any point in pregnancy in our state must retrieve the fetal tissue whether they are at home, at work, at school, at a restaurant or other public place and preserve it until the tissue can be disposed of properly even though Ohio law does not define what a proper disposal method would be nor require that this non-existent method be used,” wrote the group. “We have no doubt that women facing the threat of jail time and hefty fines will conceal the fact that they have miscarried and refuse to seek treatment,” they added. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Jury decides not to indict Ohio woman for abuse of corpse after miscarriage

French President Emmanuel Macron named Gabriel Attal as the country’s new prime minister, as he seeks to set a fresh course ahead of the summer’s European Union elections. Gabriel Attal, at 34, became France’s youngest Prime Minister, and the first to be openly gay.

France's new government announced with only one major change in foreign ministry

Just 12 days into 2024 and the layoff season is back to haunt the tech sector. The latest company to sack its employees is Discord the instant messaging platform announced it is letting go of 17% of its staff, approximately 170 employees.

Discord lays off 17% of its staff, blames over hiring for mass layoff

Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 10) said that he has already decided who he wants to be his vice president, but didn't reveal the name.&nbsp;

At a Fox News town hall in Des Moines, Trump was asked about a potential vice president, he said: "I can't tell you that really. I mean, I know who it's going to be."&nbsp;

Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, said that he was open to choosing someone competing against him for the party's nomination.&nbsp;

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The presenter asked him about "any of the people who you've run against" and would the former president be open to mending ties with any of his rivals in the race.&nbsp;

Trump replied: "Oh, sure I will. I will. I've already started to like (Chris) Christie better."&nbsp;&nbsp;

While talking about Chris Christie's exit from the presidential race, Trump said that he was not worried for the nomination.&nbsp;

He also talked about his rival, stating, "He (Chris Christie) had a hot mic where he was talking to somebody about the weather and he happened to say that she (Nikki Haley) doesn't have what it takes, she'll be creamed in the election. And I mean, I know her very well and I happen to believe that Chris Christie is right. That's one of the few things he's been right about."&nbsp;

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Trump's campaign advisers told reporters after the town hall that they could not provide any additional information about the former president's views on the topic.&nbsp;

Chris LaCivita, one of Trump's top aides, said: "All I know is what I heard tonight. And I'm not going to categorise it any other way than that."&nbsp;

The town hall took place at the same time Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Haley came out swinging at each other during a Republican debate.&nbsp;

Both candidates sought to emerge as the clear alternative to Trump just days before the campaign's first votes were cast.&nbsp;

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday showed Trump maintaining a commanding lead in the race to be the party's nominee against President Joe Biden in the November 5 election.&nbsp;

The poll put him at 49%, ahead of Haley at 12% and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at 11%.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 10) said that he has already decided who he wants to be his vice president, but didn't reveal the name. At a Fox News town hall in Des Moines, Trump was asked about a potential vice president, he said: "I can't tell you that really.

Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 10) said that he has already decided who he wants to be his vice president, but didn't reveal the name. At a Fox News town hall in Des Moines, Trump was asked about a potential vice president, he said: "I can't tell you that really. I mean, I know who it's going to be." Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, said that he was open to choosing someone competing against him for the party's nomination. Also read: Explained | Why Iowa Caucuses 2024 are important for US Presidential Elections? The presenter asked him about "any of the people who you've run against" and would the former president be open to mending ties with any of his rivals in the race. Trump replied: "Oh, sure I will. I will. I've already started to like (Chris) Christie better." While talking about Chris Christie's exit from the presidential race, Trump said that he was not worried for the nomination. He also talked about his rival, stating, "He (Chris Christie) had a hot mic where he was talking to somebody about the weather and he happened to say that she (Nikki Haley) doesn't have what it takes, she'll be creamed in the election. And I mean, I know her very well and I happen to believe that Chris Christie is right. That's one of the few things he's been right about." Also read: Indian Ocean Conference's 7th edition set for Perth on February 9-10 Trump's campaign advisers told reporters after the town hall that they could not provide any additional information about the former president's views on the topic. Chris LaCivita, one of Trump's top aides, said: "All I know is what I heard tonight. And I'm not going to categorise it any other way than that." The town hall took place at the same time Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Haley came out swinging at each other during a Republican debate. Both candidates sought to emerge as the clear alternative to Trump just days before the campaign's first votes were cast. A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday showed Trump maintaining a commanding lead in the race to be the party's nominee against President Joe Biden in the November 5 election. The poll put him at 49%, ahead of Haley at 12% and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at 11%. (With inputs from agencies)

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