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North Korea launched a suspected medium-range ballistic missile on Monday (Jan 6) from the area near Pyongyang towards the East Sea. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch, which occurred around noon.&nbsp;
<h2>Blinken condemns North Korea&rsquo;s actions &nbsp;</h2>
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was visiting South Korea at the time, strongly criticised the missile test. Calling it "yet another violation of multiple Security Council resolutions," Blinken emphasised the Biden administration&rsquo;s willingness to engage with North Korea without preconditions, despite repeated provocations.
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Blinken highlighted the importance of trilateral collaboration between the US, South Korea, and Japan, noting that joint efforts have strengthened real-time information sharing and enhanced collective defence. The missile launch, he said, serves as a stark reminder of the need for such cooperation.
<h2>Japan&rsquo;s strong reaction to the missile test</h2>
Japan swiftly condemned North Korea&rsquo;s missile launch. Defence Minister Gen Nakatani, speaking from Indonesia, described the incident as a &ldquo;grave threat&rdquo; to Japan&rsquo;s national security and regional peace. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also expressed deep concern over North Korea&rsquo;s advancing missile technology, urging the country to bolster its defences."
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&ldquo;The frequency of these launches and the evident improvement in technology demand that we redouble our efforts to strengthen deterrence,&rdquo; Ishiba said during a press conference. He stressed Japan&rsquo;s commitment to safeguarding its peace and independence.
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The missile test marks the latest in a series of provocations by North Korea, with the last known ballistic missile launch occurring on November 5. In response, the US, South Korea, and Japan have intensified military drills and strengthened regional alliances to counter potential threats.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was visiting South Korea at the time, strongly criticised the missile test. Calling it "yet another violation of multiple Security Council resolutions'.

North Korea launched a suspected medium-range ballistic missile on Monday (Jan 6) from the area near Pyongyang towards the East Sea. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch, which occurred around noon. Blinken condemns North Korea’s actions US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was visiting South Korea at the time, strongly criticised the missile test. Calling it "yet another violation of multiple Security Council resolutions," Blinken emphasised the Biden administration’s willingness to engage with North Korea without preconditions, despite repeated provocations. Also Read | Israel says Hamas has not given 'status of hostages' it is ready to free Blinken highlighted the importance of trilateral collaboration between the US, South Korea, and Japan, noting that joint efforts have strengthened real-time information sharing and enhanced collective defence. The missile launch, he said, serves as a stark reminder of the need for such cooperation. Japan’s strong reaction to the missile test Japan swiftly condemned North Korea’s missile launch. Defence Minister Gen Nakatani, speaking from Indonesia, described the incident as a “grave threat” to Japan’s national security and regional peace. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba also expressed deep concern over North Korea’s advancing missile technology, urging the country to bolster its defences." Also Read | New Orleans attack: ISIS-inspired attacker recorded footage of city using Meta glasses before rampage “The frequency of these launches and the evident improvement in technology demand that we redouble our efforts to strengthen deterrence,” Ishiba said during a press conference. He stressed Japan’s commitment to safeguarding its peace and independence. Also Read | Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign this week: Reports The missile test marks the latest in a series of provocations by North Korea, with the last known ballistic missile launch occurring on November 5. In response, the US, South Korea, and Japan have intensified military drills and strengthened regional alliances to counter potential threats. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President-elect Donald Trump's comeback victory will be certified by Congress on Monday (Jan 6), the same date when a mob of his supporters breached the US Capitol building in an effort to stop the certification of current President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential elections, forcing lawmakers to flee. &nbsp;
The same date which he also described as a "day of love" during one of his campaign events prior to the Nov 5, 2024 elections.
He claimed that the thousands of people who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election&rdquo;.
"Nothing done wrong at all," Trump said, adding, "There were no guns down there. We didn&rsquo;t have guns. The others had guns, but we didn&rsquo;t have guns. And when I say we, these are people that walked down &mdash; this was a tiny percentage of the overall which nobody sees and nobody, nobody shows. But that was a day of love."
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<h2>The US Capitol attack</h2>
The last presidential elections in the United States were held on November 3, 2020, when the world was battling the global coronavirus pandemic.
The elections resulted in Democrat nominee Joe Biden emerging as the winner and the then-incumbent president Trump facing a defeat.
Biden became the 46th president of the United States after garnering more than 81 million votes. The voter turnout by percentage was the highest in this election since 1900.
However, Trump refused to acknowledge Biden&rsquo;s victory and claimed that the election was rigged without any specific evidence.&nbsp;
The baseless claims ignited anger among the supporters of Trump, who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an incident that was etched in history as a moment when democracy was brought to its knees in the United States.
<h2>Biden says US Capitol riot should not be 'rewritten'</h2>
Meanwhile, Biden on Sunday (Jan 5) emphasised that the events of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots should neither be forgotten nor rewritten.
"I don't think we should pretend it didn't happen," Biden told reporters at the White House.
"I think what he did was a genuine threat to democracy," Biden said Sunday, and added, "I'm hopeful that we're beyond it."
"I think it should not be rewritten, I don't think it should be forgotten," he said.
He also underscored his commitment to facilitating a "smooth transition."
"We've got to get back to basic, normal transfer of power," he said.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Biden became the 46th president of the United States after garnering more than 81 million votes. The voter turnout by percentage was the highest in this election since 1900.

US President-elect Donald Trump's comeback victory will be certified by Congress on Monday (Jan 6), the same date when a mob of his supporters breached the US Capitol building in an effort to stop the certification of current President Joe Biden's win in the 2020 presidential elections, forcing lawmakers to flee. The same date which he also described as a "day of love" during one of his campaign events prior to the Nov 5, 2024 elections. He claimed that the thousands of people who travelled to Washington DC that day did so because "they thought the election was a rigged election”. "Nothing done wrong at all," Trump said, adding, "There were no guns down there. We didn’t have guns. The others had guns, but we didn’t have guns. And when I say we, these are people that walked down — this was a tiny percentage of the overall which nobody sees and nobody, nobody shows. But that was a day of love." Also read: On January 6 Capitol riot anniversary, Trump will be officially certified election winner The US Capitol attack The last presidential elections in the United States were held on November 3, 2020, when the world was battling the global coronavirus pandemic. The elections resulted in Democrat nominee Joe Biden emerging as the winner and the then-incumbent president Trump facing a defeat. Biden became the 46th president of the United States after garnering more than 81 million votes. The voter turnout by percentage was the highest in this election since 1900. However, Trump refused to acknowledge Biden’s victory and claimed that the election was rigged without any specific evidence. The baseless claims ignited anger among the supporters of Trump, who stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, in an incident that was etched in history as a moment when democracy was brought to its knees in the United States. Biden says US Capitol riot should not be 'rewritten' Meanwhile, Biden on Sunday (Jan 5) emphasised that the events of the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots should neither be forgotten nor rewritten. "I don't think we should pretend it didn't happen," Biden told reporters at the White House. "I think what he did was a genuine threat to democracy," Biden said Sunday, and added, "I'm hopeful that we're beyond it." "I think it should not be rewritten, I don't think it should be forgotten," he said. He also underscored his commitment to facilitating a "smooth transition." "We've got to get back to basic, normal transfer of power," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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&ldquo;Divorce Day&rdquo; is here on the first Monday of January, the month that often observes most breakups.
A lot of couples wait until the holiday season is over to avoid any mess and break up when the new year begins. January is dubbed the most challenging month for those couples and is often seen as the last straw by them. The month is often called &ldquo;Divorce Month&rdquo; in legal circles.
The first month of the year, especially the first half of it, sees the highest divorce filings or new clients, says a USA Today report, citing lawyer Laura Wasser. She added that the first week following the holidays is always very busy.
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According to a study by the University of Washington, divorce filings in the state of Washington increased during January when compared to December from 2001 to 2015.
In addition, another study by Richard Nelson LLP revealed that searches like &ldquo;DIY divorce,&rdquo; &ldquo;quickie divorce&rdquo; and &ldquo;divorce my partner&rdquo; spiked by over 100 per cent during the new year, and inquiries for divorce lawyers also rose by 30 per cent in the month.
According to Alberta Tevie, a consultant solicitor at Richard Nelson, many couples see the Christmas people as the last straw in their relationship, as per a Daily Mail report. This is because, in addition to existing problems between the couple, the stress of creating a perfect holiday and money issues lead to it.
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There is also the stress of spending time with relatives, cooking elaborate meals and exchanging presents can prove overwhelming for certain people. They often wait till Christmas for the sake of their families but break up shortly after.
Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip told the Carousel that this happens because people often make conscious decisions to start the new year fresh. While making goals for the coming year, people reflect on the year and realise they are disappointed in their relationship and want to get rid of the burden in the new year and wish to set themselves free from any restraints.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Lifestyle | Trending: Many couples delay breakups until after the holidays, making January a challenging month often seen as the last straw for relationships under strain.

“Divorce Day” is here on the first Monday of January, the month that often observes most breakups. A lot of couples wait until the holiday season is over to avoid any mess and break up when the new year begins. January is dubbed the most challenging month for those couples and is often seen as the last straw by them. The month is often called “Divorce Month” in legal circles. The first month of the year, especially the first half of it, sees the highest divorce filings or new clients, says a USA Today report, citing lawyer Laura Wasser. She added that the first week following the holidays is always very busy. Also read | Durjoy Datta discusses themes of fidelity, revenge in audiobook The Revenge Podcast | Interview According to a study by the University of Washington, divorce filings in the state of Washington increased during January when compared to December from 2001 to 2015. In addition, another study by Richard Nelson LLP revealed that searches like “DIY divorce,” “quickie divorce” and “divorce my partner” spiked by over 100 per cent during the new year, and inquiries for divorce lawyers also rose by 30 per cent in the month. According to Alberta Tevie, a consultant solicitor at Richard Nelson, many couples see the Christmas people as the last straw in their relationship, as per a Daily Mail report. This is because, in addition to existing problems between the couple, the stress of creating a perfect holiday and money issues lead to it. Also read | India has got its first Generation Beta baby, and it's a boy born in Manipur There is also the stress of spending time with relatives, cooking elaborate meals and exchanging presents can prove overwhelming for certain people. They often wait till Christmas for the sake of their families but break up shortly after. Psychotherapist Dr Karen Phillip told the Carousel that this happens because people often make conscious decisions to start the new year fresh. While making goals for the coming year, people reflect on the year and realise they are disappointed in their relationship and want to get rid of the burden in the new year and wish to set themselves free from any restraints. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Divorce Day’: THIS day in January sees most breakups in the year. Here’s why

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<div dir="auto">New Delhi: Last-minute preparations are underway for the visit of Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto to India later this month to participate in India's Republic Day on 26th January. During his visit, a 350-member strong Indonesian military contingent will also participate in the grand parade on the Kartavya Path. The Indonesian President had reviewed the troops that will take part in the Republic Day parade in Jakarta last month.</div>
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<div dir="auto"> This invitation aligns with the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in defence and strategic partnership. His visit comes as India marks 10 years of its "Act East" policy and is expected to give momentum to the relationship, especially on the connectivity front.</div>
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<div dir="auto">The first instance of an Indonesian President attending India's Republic Day was in 1950, when President Sukarno was the chief guest. Since then, many Presidents of Indonesia have been invited to be the chief guests at India's Republic Day parade. This includes the visits of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2011 and President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in 2018. In fact, in 2018, Widodo was present at Republic Day alongside other ASEAN leaders to celebrate 25 years of India-ASEAN dialogue partnership. </div>
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 In the last six months, there have been several key visits between leaders from India and ASEAN countries. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnamese PM visited India in August 2024. In September 2024, PM Modi visited Brunei and Singapore; later in October 2024, he attended the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit in Laos, where he unveiled a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations. Indian President Droupadi Murmu had travelled to Fiji, Timor Leste.</div>

World | India News: Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto's visit comes as India marks 10 years of its "Act East" policy and is expected to give momentum to ties, especially on the connectivity front. 

New Delhi: Last-minute preparations are underway for the visit of Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto to India later this month to participate in India's Republic Day on 26th January. During his visit, a 350-member strong Indonesian military contingent will also participate in the grand parade on the Kartavya Path. The Indonesian President had reviewed the troops that will take part in the Republic Day parade in Jakarta last month. Also Read | Former Maldives president Yameen reacts to WION's interview with country's foreign minister This invitation aligns with the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties, particularly in defence and strategic partnership. His visit comes as India marks 10 years of its "Act East" policy and is expected to give momentum to the relationship, especially on the connectivity front. The first instance of an Indonesian President attending India's Republic Day was in 1950, when President Sukarno was the chief guest. Since then, many Presidents of Indonesia have been invited to be the chief guests at India's Republic Day parade. This includes the visits of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in 2011 and President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in 2018. In fact, in 2018, Widodo was present at Republic Day alongside other ASEAN leaders to celebrate 25 years of India-ASEAN dialogue partnership. Also Read | Israel says Hamas has not given 'status of hostages' it is ready to free In the last six months, there have been several key visits between leaders from India and ASEAN countries. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Vietnamese PM visited India in August 2024. In September 2024, PM Modi visited Brunei and Singapore; later in October 2024, he attended the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit in Laos, where he unveiled a 10-point plan to strengthen India-ASEAN relations. Indian President Droupadi Murmu had travelled to Fiji, Timor Leste.

Preparations underway for Indonesian President's visit as Republic Day chief guest

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From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography or sexualised images, in a troubling trend that researchers say threatens women's participation in public life.
An online boom in non-consensual deepfakes is outpacing efforts to regulate the technology globally, experts say, with a proliferation of cheap artificial intelligence tools, including photo apps, digitally undressing women.
The intimate imagery is often weaponised to tarnish the reputation of women in the public sphere, jeopardising their careers, undermining public trust, and threatening national security by creating conditions for blackmail or harassment, researchers say.
In the United States, the American Sunlight Project, a disinformation research group, identified more than 35,000 instances of deepfake content depicting 26 members of Congress -- 25 of them women -- across pornographic sites.
A study published by the group last month showed that nearly one in six women in Congress have been victims of such AI-generated imagery.
"Female lawmakers are being targeted by AI-generated deepfake pornography at an alarming rate," said Nina Jankowicz, chief executive of the ASP. "This isn't just a tech problem -- it's a direct assault on women in leadership and democracy itself."
ASP did not release the names of the female lawmakers depicted in the imagery to avoid public searches, but it said it privately notified their offices.
<h2>'Wage this war'</h2>
In the United Kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner was among more than 30 British female politicians found to be targeted by a deepfake porn website, according to a Channel 4 investigation published last year.
The high-traction site, which was unnamed, appeared to use AI technology to "nudify" about a dozen of those politicians, turning their photos into naked images without their consent, it said.
The tech advancements have given rise to what researchers call an expanding cottage industry around AI-enhanced porn, where users can turn to widely available AI tools and apps to digitally strip off clothing from pictures or generate deepfakes using sexualized text-to-image prompts.
In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking 100,000 euros ($102,950) in damages from two men accused of creating deepfake porn videos featuring her and posting them to American porn websites.
"This is a form of violence against women," Meloni told a court last year, according to the Italian news agency ANSA.
"With the advent of artificial intelligence, if we allow the face of some woman to be superimposed on the body of another woman, our daughters will find themselves in these situations, which is exactly why I consider it legitimate to wage this war."
<h2>'Silencing effect'&nbsp;</h2>
In Pakistan, AFP's fact-checkers debunked a deepfake video that showed lawmaker Meena Majeed publicly hugging an unrelated male minister, an act culturally deemed immoral in a conservative Muslim-majority nation.
In a separate episode, Azma Bukhari, the information minister of the Pakistani province of Punjab, said she felt "shattered" after discovering a deepfake video online that superimposed her face on the sexualized body of an Indian actor.
"The chilling effect of AI-generated images and videos used to harass women in politics is a growing phenomenon," the nonprofit Tech Policy Press said last year, warning that the trend will have a "silencing effect on the political ambitions" of women.
The proliferation of deepfakes has outstripped regulation around the world.
Pakistan lacks legislation to combat sexualized deepfakes. UK laws criminalize sharing deepfake porn and the government has pledged to ban its creation this year, but so far no firm timetable has been laid out.
A handful of US states including California and Florida have passed laws making sexually explicit deepfakes a punishable offense and campaigners are calling on Congress to urgently pass a host of bills to regulate their creation and dissemination. &nbsp;
While high-profile politicians and celebrities, including singer Taylor Swift, have been victims of deepfake porn, experts say women not in the public eye are equally vulnerable.
After ASP notified the targeted US Congresswomen, the fake AI-generated imagery was almost entirely scraped from the websites, reflecting what it called a "disparity of privilege."
"Women who lack the resources afforded to members of Congress would be unlikely to achieve such a rapid response from deepfake pornography sites if they initiated a takedown request themselves," ASP said.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.

World | Trending: In the US, the American Sunlight Project, a disinformation research group, identified more than 35,000 instances of deepfake content depicting 26 members of Congress, including 25 women, on porn sites.

From the United States to Italy, Britain, and Pakistan, female politicians are increasingly becoming victims of AI-generated deepfake pornography or sexualised images, in a troubling trend that researchers say threatens women's participation in public life. An online boom in non-consensual deepfakes is outpacing efforts to regulate the technology globally, experts say, with a proliferation of cheap artificial intelligence tools, including photo apps, digitally undressing women. The intimate imagery is often weaponised to tarnish the reputation of women in the public sphere, jeopardising their careers, undermining public trust, and threatening national security by creating conditions for blackmail or harassment, researchers say. In the United States, the American Sunlight Project, a disinformation research group, identified more than 35,000 instances of deepfake content depicting 26 members of Congress -- 25 of them women -- across pornographic sites. A study published by the group last month showed that nearly one in six women in Congress have been victims of such AI-generated imagery. "Female lawmakers are being targeted by AI-generated deepfake pornography at an alarming rate," said Nina Jankowicz, chief executive of the ASP. "This isn't just a tech problem -- it's a direct assault on women in leadership and democracy itself." ASP did not release the names of the female lawmakers depicted in the imagery to avoid public searches, but it said it privately notified their offices. 'Wage this war' In the United Kingdom, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner was among more than 30 British female politicians found to be targeted by a deepfake porn website, according to a Channel 4 investigation published last year. The high-traction site, which was unnamed, appeared to use AI technology to "nudify" about a dozen of those politicians, turning their photos into naked images without their consent, it said. The tech advancements have given rise to what researchers call an expanding cottage industry around AI-enhanced porn, where users can turn to widely available AI tools and apps to digitally strip off clothing from pictures or generate deepfakes using sexualized text-to-image prompts. In Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seeking 100,000 euros ($102,950) in damages from two men accused of creating deepfake porn videos featuring her and posting them to American porn websites. "This is a form of violence against women," Meloni told a court last year, according to the Italian news agency ANSA. "With the advent of artificial intelligence, if we allow the face of some woman to be superimposed on the body of another woman, our daughters will find themselves in these situations, which is exactly why I consider it legitimate to wage this war." 'Silencing effect' In Pakistan, AFP's fact-checkers debunked a deepfake video that showed lawmaker Meena Majeed publicly hugging an unrelated male minister, an act culturally deemed immoral in a conservative Muslim-majority nation. In a separate episode, Azma Bukhari, the information minister of the Pakistani province of Punjab, said she felt "shattered" after discovering a deepfake video online that superimposed her face on the sexualized body of an Indian actor. "The chilling effect of AI-generated images and videos used to harass women in politics is a growing phenomenon," the nonprofit Tech Policy Press said last year, warning that the trend will have a "silencing effect on the political ambitions" of women. The proliferation of deepfakes has outstripped regulation around the world. Pakistan lacks legislation to combat sexualized deepfakes. UK laws criminalize sharing deepfake porn and the government has pledged to ban its creation this year, but so far no firm timetable has been laid out. A handful of US states including California and Florida have passed laws making sexually explicit deepfakes a punishable offense and campaigners are calling on Congress to urgently pass a host of bills to regulate their creation and dissemination. While high-profile politicians and celebrities, including singer Taylor Swift, have been victims of deepfake porn, experts say women not in the public eye are equally vulnerable. After ASP notified the targeted US Congresswomen, the fake AI-generated imagery was almost entirely scraped from the websites, reflecting what it called a "disparity of privilege." "Women who lack the resources afforded to members of Congress would be unlikely to achieve such a rapid response from deepfake pornography sites if they initiated a takedown request themselves," ASP said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

'Form of violence': Across globe, deepfake porn targets women politicians

Israel on Monday (Jan 6) said that the Palestinian militant group Hamas has so far not shared the details of the 34 hostages it said it would release in a potential swap deal's first phase.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement saying it had not yet received any confirmation or comment by the group regarding the status of the hostages whose names were mentioned in the list released by Hamas.
"As yet, Israel has not received any confirmation or comment by Hamas regarding the status of the hostages appearing on the list," Netanyahu's office said in a statement after a Hamas official gave a list of 34 hostages the group was ready to free in the first phase.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-releases-video-teen-israeli-hostage-held-in-gaza-urging-netanyahus-government-to-secure-release-8592575" rel="dofollow">Also read: Hamas releases video of teen Israeli hostage held in Gaza urging Netanyahu's govt to secure release</a>
<h2>Hamas says ready to release 34 Israeli hostages</h2>
This comes after a Hamas official, on Sunday (Jan 5), said that the Palestinian militant group was ready to release 34 hostages in the &ldquo;first phase&rdquo; of a potential prisoner exchange deal with Israel.
The Hamas official, speaking anonymously, revealed that the first phase of the agreement would involve the release of women, children, the elderly and the sick from among the hostages.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli prisoners from a list presented by Israel as part of the first phase of a prisoner exchange deal.&rdquo;
However, the group stated it would require a week of calm to determine the condition of the captives, &ldquo;alive or dead&rdquo;. &nbsp;
&ldquo;Hamas has agreed to release the 34 prisoners, whether alive or dead,&rdquo; said the official.&nbsp;
&ldquo;However, the group needs a week of calm to communicate with the captors and identify those who are alive and those who are dead.&rdquo;
The statement follows Israel's confirmation that indirect talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have resumed in Doha to negotiate a truce and hostage release.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Middle East: The Hamas official, speaking anonymously, revealed that the first phase of the agreement would involve the release of women, children, the elderly, and the sick among the hostages. 

Israel on Monday (Jan 6) said that the Palestinian militant group Hamas has so far not shared the details of the 34 hostages it said it would release in a potential swap deal's first phase. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office released a statement saying it had not yet received any confirmation or comment by the group regarding the status of the hostages whose names were mentioned in the list released by Hamas. "As yet, Israel has not received any confirmation or comment by Hamas regarding the status of the hostages appearing on the list," Netanyahu's office said in a statement after a Hamas official gave a list of 34 hostages the group was ready to free in the first phase. Also read: Hamas releases video of teen Israeli hostage held in Gaza urging Netanyahu's govt to secure release Hamas says ready to release 34 Israeli hostages This comes after a Hamas official, on Sunday (Jan 5), said that the Palestinian militant group was ready to release 34 hostages in the “first phase” of a potential prisoner exchange deal with Israel. The Hamas official, speaking anonymously, revealed that the first phase of the agreement would involve the release of women, children, the elderly and the sick from among the hostages. “Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli prisoners from a list presented by Israel as part of the first phase of a prisoner exchange deal.” However, the group stated it would require a week of calm to determine the condition of the captives, “alive or dead”. “Hamas has agreed to release the 34 prisoners, whether alive or dead,” said the official. “However, the group needs a week of calm to communicate with the captors and identify those who are alive and those who are dead.” The statement follows Israel's confirmation that indirect talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have resumed in Doha to negotiate a truce and hostage release. (With inputs from agencies)

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A disturbing first-person video released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar has captured how he surveyed the city reportedly during a reconnaissance trip ahead of the truck rampage on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day.
As per the footage released on Sunday (Jan 5), Jabbar recorded the video via Meta glasses that he had donned during his visit to the French Quarter.
According to reports, he wore the same glasses when he rammed his truck into the crowd, claiming the lives of 14 people and wounding dozens of others.
The FBI also said that Jabbar could have killed even more people with the IEDs that he planted around the city, but he was killed before he could reach the detonator remote control.
&ldquo;We believe that the transmitter would have functioned, and would have worked, but for New Orleans PD putting him down before he could get access to that transmitter and set off the devices,&rdquo; the New York Post quoted Joshua Jackson, Special Agent in Charge for the New Orleans Field Division, as saying.
Authorities are probing to determine how Jabbar made bombs that were built with a &ldquo;very rare explosive compound&rdquo;, which, as per the NBC News reports, has never been used previously in any attacks in the United States or Europe.
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<h2>Jabbar travelled to Egypt and Canada in 2023</h2>
The investigators found out that the ISIS-inspired attacker had travelled to Egypt and Canada in the year 2023.
The authorities are yet to find out if these trips of his had any role to play in the radicalisation of his beliefs or his planning for the New Orleans attack.
&ldquo;Our agents are getting answers as to where he went, who he met with, and how those trips may or may not tie into his actions here in our city,&rdquo; Lyonel Myrthil, the special agent in charge for the FBI in New Orleans, said at a news conference.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: The FBI said that Jabbar could have killed even more people with the IEDs he had planted in the city but was killed before he could use the remote control to detonate them.

A disturbing first-person video released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of New Orleans attacker Shamsud-Din Jabbar has captured how he surveyed the city reportedly during a reconnaissance trip ahead of the truck rampage on Bourbon Street on New Year's Day. As per the footage released on Sunday (Jan 5), Jabbar recorded the video via Meta glasses that he had donned during his visit to the French Quarter. According to reports, he wore the same glasses when he rammed his truck into the crowd, claiming the lives of 14 people and wounding dozens of others. The FBI also said that Jabbar could have killed even more people with the IEDs that he planted around the city, but he was killed before he could reach the detonator remote control. “We believe that the transmitter would have functioned, and would have worked, but for New Orleans PD putting him down before he could get access to that transmitter and set off the devices,” the New York Post quoted Joshua Jackson, Special Agent in Charge for the New Orleans Field Division, as saying. Authorities are probing to determine how Jabbar made bombs that were built with a “very rare explosive compound”, which, as per the NBC News reports, has never been used previously in any attacks in the United States or Europe. Also read: New Orleans truck attack: Biden says Shamsud-Din Jabbar posted ISIS-inspired videos hours before rampage Jabbar travelled to Egypt and Canada in 2023 The investigators found out that the ISIS-inspired attacker had travelled to Egypt and Canada in the year 2023. The authorities are yet to find out if these trips of his had any role to play in the radicalisation of his beliefs or his planning for the New Orleans attack. “Our agents are getting answers as to where he went, who he met with, and how those trips may or may not tie into his actions here in our city,” Lyonel Myrthil, the special agent in charge for the FBI in New Orleans, said at a news conference. (With inputs from agencies)

New Orleans attack: ISIS-inspired attacker recorded footage of city using Meta glasses before rampage

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China-linked hackers, identified as part of the hacking group Salt Typhoon, reportedly infiltrated US telecommunications networks for up to 18 months undetected, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.&nbsp;
The breach, which targeted critical surveillance systems and prominent political figures, represents one of the "worst telecom hacks" in US history. &nbsp;
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<h2>Extent of the breach</h2>
Beginning in mid-2023, hackers penetrated networks operated by Verizon, AT&amp;T, and other surveillance systems authorised by US courts. These systems included communications linked to individuals under suspicion of acting as agents for China. &nbsp;
The attack specifically targeted telecommunications from Washington DC, including data tied to President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Vice President Kamala Harris, and their close associates. Over the course of the breach, the attackers amassed an extensive trove of information, including IP addresses, phone numbers, and other sensitive data affecting more than 1 million individuals. &nbsp;
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<h2>Sophisticated tactics&nbsp;</h2>
Salt Typhoon's operatives reportedly tried to mimic systems engineers and masked their activities, in order to blend in, thereby complicating detection and mitigation efforts. Even after being discovered, they adapted their tactics and remained hidden till as recently as October. Authorities observed the hackers transmitting pilfered data globally before consolidating it in China. &nbsp;
An unnamed senator told the Washington Post in 2024 that this was the "worst telecom hack in our nation&rsquo;s history &mdash; by far."
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<h2>Fallout and response &nbsp;</h2>
In response to the breach, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan convened meetings with key executives to assess and mitigate the damage. Telecommunications companies offered assurances about their networks' current safety, with AT&amp;T claiming no evidence of ongoing foreign infiltration and Verizon stating it had contained the breach. &nbsp;
However, cybersecurity experts remain sceptical, with concerns that the hackers&rsquo; sophisticated methods might leave lingering vulnerabilities. "It's shocking how exposed we are, and still are," said Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska, describing the breach as "breathtaking." &nbsp;
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China has denied culpability.
Talking to Washington Post, Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said, "Some in the US seem to be enthusiastic about creating various types of 'typhoons'."&nbsp;
"The US needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cybersecurity to smear and slander China," added Pengyu.
(With inputs from agencies)

The attack specifically targeted telecommunications from Washington, DC, including data tied to President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Vice President Kamala Harris, and their close associates.

China-linked hackers, identified as part of the hacking group Salt Typhoon, reportedly infiltrated US telecommunications networks for up to 18 months undetected, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation. The breach, which targeted critical surveillance systems and prominent political figures, represents one of the "worst telecom hacks" in US history. Also read | US Treasury confirms cyber breach linked to China-backed hacker Extent of the breach Beginning in mid-2023, hackers penetrated networks operated by Verizon, AT&T, and other surveillance systems authorised by US courts. These systems included communications linked to individuals under suspicion of acting as agents for China. The attack specifically targeted telecommunications from Washington DC, including data tied to President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Vice President Kamala Harris, and their close associates. Over the course of the breach, the attackers amassed an extensive trove of information, including IP addresses, phone numbers, and other sensitive data affecting more than 1 million individuals. Also read | Ahead of Trump 2.0, Chinese hackers attack US agency that administers financial sanctions: Report Sophisticated tactics Salt Typhoon's operatives reportedly tried to mimic systems engineers and masked their activities, in order to blend in, thereby complicating detection and mitigation efforts. Even after being discovered, they adapted their tactics and remained hidden till as recently as October. Authorities observed the hackers transmitting pilfered data globally before consolidating it in China. An unnamed senator told the Washington Post in 2024 that this was the "worst telecom hack in our nation’s history — by far." Also read | Japan approves $55bn mammoth defence budget as it gears up to take on China threat Fallout and response In response to the breach, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan convened meetings with key executives to assess and mitigate the damage. Telecommunications companies offered assurances about their networks' current safety, with AT&T claiming no evidence of ongoing foreign infiltration and Verizon stating it had contained the breach. However, cybersecurity experts remain sceptical, with concerns that the hackers’ sophisticated methods might leave lingering vulnerabilities. "It's shocking how exposed we are, and still are," said Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska, describing the breach as "breathtaking." Also read | The White House confirms a new breach in a Chinese cyber campaign China has denied culpability. Talking to Washington Post, Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington said, "Some in the US seem to be enthusiastic about creating various types of 'typhoons'." "The US needs to stop its own cyberattacks against other countries and refrain from using cybersecurity to smear and slander China," added Pengyu. (With inputs from agencies)

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Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6), reports suggest.
Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday (Jan 5) that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday.
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<h2>Will Trudeau resign as the PM or stay for some more time?</h2>
As per Reuters news agency, it is not yet clear whether Trudeau would immediately resign as Canada's PM or stay on till a replacement is selected.
Trudeau's office is yet to officially issue a statement accepting or denying the reports.
However, reports suggest that the Canadian prime minster has had a word with Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc on whether the latter would be willing to step in as the interim leader and prime minister.&nbsp;
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<h2>Rise and fall of Trudeau</h2>
Justin Trudeau took over as the Liberal Party leader in 2013, when the party was in deep trouble, reduced to third place in the House of Commons for the first time.&nbsp;
Sweeping to power in 2015, he helped the Liberals win in 2019 and 2021.&nbsp;
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However, his popularity has plummeted in recent times, with his government narrowly surviving a series of no-confidence votes amid calls for his resignation.
Trudeau's popularity took another major hit with US president-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.
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His leadership faced a major challenge last December when Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit in the first open dissent against Trudeau from within his cabinet.
Freeland's resignation came after a disagreement over how to respond to Trump's tariff threats.
(With inputs from agencies)

World news | Uncertainty remains on whether Justin Trudeau will step down as the Canada prime minister immediately, or remain until a successor is chosen.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6), reports suggest. Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday (Jan 5) that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday. Also read | Trudeau resignation: Candidates who can replace him as Liberal Party leader and PM Will Trudeau resign as the PM or stay for some more time? As per Reuters news agency, it is not yet clear whether Trudeau would immediately resign as Canada's PM or stay on till a replacement is selected. Trudeau's office is yet to officially issue a statement accepting or denying the reports. However, reports suggest that the Canadian prime minster has had a word with Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc on whether the latter would be willing to step in as the interim leader and prime minister. Also read | Eric Trump posts image of Donald Trump ‘Buying’ Canada, Greenland and Panama Canal in new social media post Rise and fall of Trudeau Justin Trudeau took over as the Liberal Party leader in 2013, when the party was in deep trouble, reduced to third place in the House of Commons for the first time. Sweeping to power in 2015, he helped the Liberals win in 2019 and 2021. Also read | US Capital riot ‘should not be rewritten’, says Biden day before Trump’s certification However, his popularity has plummeted in recent times, with his government narrowly surviving a series of no-confidence votes amid calls for his resignation. Trudeau's popularity took another major hit with US president-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods. Also read | Half of Canadians interested in Trump's offer to merge US, Canada, says Shark Tank's Kevin O’Leary His leadership faced a major challenge last December when Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland quit in the first open dissent against Trudeau from within his cabinet. Freeland's resignation came after a disagreement over how to respond to Trump's tariff threats. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign this week: Reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as per reports, is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6).
Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail on Sunday (Jan 5) reported that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting, set to happen on Wednesday.
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Here's all you need to know about Trudeau's potential resignation and who could replace him as the leader.
<h2>Will Trudeau resign as PM or stay on for some time?</h2>
As per reports, it is not yet clear whether Justin Trudeau would resign as Canada's PM also, or stay on till a successor is selected.
If he resigns, the Liberals will name an interim PM while the party sets up a special leadership convention, which usually takes months to arrange.
If an election takes place before then, the Liberal Party would be in the hands of a prime minister not chosen by the party; something that has never happened in Canada.&nbsp;
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It is to be noted that, traditionally, whoever takes over as interim prime minister does not run as a candidate to lead the party.&nbsp;
<h2>Who can replace Justin Trudeau?</h2>
These are the top candidates that can replace Justin Trudeau if he resigns.&nbsp;
<h2>Dominic LeBlanc</h2>
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&nbsp;Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc is among the top candidates to replace Trudeau. As per reports, the Canadian prime minister had a word with LeBlanc on whether the latter would be willing to step in as the interim leader and prime minister.&nbsp;
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<h2>Pierre Poilievre</h2>
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&nbsp;Trudeau's main conservative rival Pierre Poilievre has been a vocal critic, calling the Canadian PM "weak" and a "wacko". Poilievre leads Trudeau's Liberals by 20 points, 43 to 23 per cent, which, as per AFP, is enough to form a majority government after the next election.
<h2>Chrystia Freeland</h2>
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&nbsp;Freeland, the former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, is a potential high-profile replacement for Trudeau. In December, she presented the Canadian PM with his first open dissent from within his cabinet and resigned after a disagreement over how to respond to US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World news | It is not yet clear whether Justin Trudeau will immediately resign as Canada's PM or stay on till a successor is selected. These are the top candidates that can replace him if he resigns. 

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as per reports, is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6). Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail on Sunday (Jan 5) reported that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting, set to happen on Wednesday. Also read | Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign this week: Reports Here's all you need to know about Trudeau's potential resignation and who could replace him as the leader. Will Trudeau resign as PM or stay on for some time? As per reports, it is not yet clear whether Justin Trudeau would resign as Canada's PM also, or stay on till a successor is selected. If he resigns, the Liberals will name an interim PM while the party sets up a special leadership convention, which usually takes months to arrange. If an election takes place before then, the Liberal Party would be in the hands of a prime minister not chosen by the party; something that has never happened in Canada. Also read | UK court jails 'proud paedophile' Gerrard Charnley to 14 months in jail It is to be noted that, traditionally, whoever takes over as interim prime minister does not run as a candidate to lead the party. Who can replace Justin Trudeau? These are the top candidates that can replace Justin Trudeau if he resigns. Dominic LeBlanc File Photo: Canada Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc Photograph: (AFP) Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc is among the top candidates to replace Trudeau. As per reports, the Canadian prime minister had a word with LeBlanc on whether the latter would be willing to step in as the interim leader and prime minister. Also read | US Capital riot ‘should not be rewritten’, says Biden day before Trump’s certification Pierre Poilievre Canadian Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre Photograph: (AFP) Trudeau's main conservative rival Pierre Poilievre has been a vocal critic, calling the Canadian PM "weak" and a "wacko". Poilievre leads Trudeau's Liberals by 20 points, 43 to 23 per cent, which, as per AFP, is enough to form a majority government after the next election. Chrystia Freeland File Photo: Chrystia Freeland Photograph: (AFP) Freeland, the former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, is a potential high-profile replacement for Trudeau. In December, she presented the Canadian PM with his first open dissent from within his cabinet and resigned after a disagreement over how to respond to US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. (With inputs from agencies)

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Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce his resignation as the Liberal Party Leader as early as Monday (Jan 6), reports suggest.

Citing three sources, The Globe and Mail reported on Sunday (Jan 5) that the embattled Canadian leader will announce his plans to leave the party leadership before a key national caucus meeting on Wednesday (Jan 8).

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Gerrard Charnley, who described himself as a &ldquo;proud&rdquo; paedophile and kept notes on wanting to rape children, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison in the UK. The 52-year-old, who maintained a so-called &ldquo;My Paedophile Diary&rdquo; with the names of children he wanted to rape alongside the dates he wanted to carry out the attacks, has been handed a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
<h2>A twisted journal</h2>
Charnley, as per a Daily Mail report, declared in his twisted paedophile journal that he was &ldquo;proud to be a paedophile&rdquo; and wrote in detail about his depraved desires.
In one horrific entry from June 2019, the paedophile named a girl and wrote that he wanted &ldquo;to rape&rdquo; her &ldquo;someday very soon,&rdquo; adding &ldquo;I'm proud to say this as a paedophile.&rdquo;
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The disturbing journal was unearthed by authorities in February last year during a raid on Charnley's house on Coronation Drive, Widnes.
They also found hundreds of thousands of illegal pornographic photos and videos of children, so many that the police were unable to put an exact number on them. These included pictures of babies being raped.
His internet history also revealed that he had accessed Reddit pages on topics like schoolgirl skirts and more.
The paedophile also had bookmarks for sites labelled 'paedo links', 'naughty kids' and 'little girls'.
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<h2>Only a &ldquo;fantasy&rdquo;?</h2>
Charnley had also downloaded 'paedophile manuals' titled &ldquo;The Paedophile's Handbook&rdquo; and &ldquo;How to Practice Child Love&rdquo; which &ldquo;contained advice and guidance about abusing children&rdquo;.&nbsp;
The paedophile claimed that he remembered downloading the manual but thought he deleted it without reading it.
While he accepted that his sexual attraction to children had &ldquo;progressed through the years,&rdquo; he said it was just a &ldquo;fantasy in his head&rdquo; that he &ldquo;would never act out on&rdquo;.
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His lawyers contended that 52-year-old Charnley had contacted 'Stop It Now,' an &ldquo;anonymous and confidential service available to anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse, including those worried about their own or someone else's behaviour.&rdquo; &nbsp;
However, the Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC, while sentencing the paedophile, said that the written material found in Charney's possession &ldquo;demonstrates clearly that yours was not an idle obsession, but one where you were fixated on the abuse of children.&rdquo;
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&ldquo;I am satisfied that only an immediate term of imprisonment is appropriate to deal with offending of the scale and type described in this case, where you have quite deliberately, over many years, sought out and collected a huge quantity of appalling material.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;Alongside that, you have generated your own material, demonstrating that you have a clear desire to participate in the abuse of these children,&rdquo; added the judge.
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | Gerrard Charnley also downloaded 'paedophile manuals' titled “The Paedophile's Handbook” and “How to Practice Child Love” which contained advice about abusing children.

Gerrard Charnley, who described himself as a “proud” paedophile and kept notes on wanting to rape children, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison in the UK. The 52-year-old, who maintained a so-called “My Paedophile Diary” with the names of children he wanted to rape alongside the dates he wanted to carry out the attacks, has been handed a 10-year sexual harm prevention order. A twisted journal Charnley, as per a Daily Mail report, declared in his twisted paedophile journal that he was “proud to be a paedophile” and wrote in detail about his depraved desires. In one horrific entry from June 2019, the paedophile named a girl and wrote that he wanted “to rape” her “someday very soon,” adding “I'm proud to say this as a paedophile.” Also read | South Korea: Investigators to seek extension of Yoon's arrest warrant The disturbing journal was unearthed by authorities in February last year during a raid on Charnley's house on Coronation Drive, Widnes. They also found hundreds of thousands of illegal pornographic photos and videos of children, so many that the police were unable to put an exact number on them. These included pictures of babies being raped. His internet history also revealed that he had accessed Reddit pages on topics like schoolgirl skirts and more. The paedophile also had bookmarks for sites labelled 'paedo links', 'naughty kids' and 'little girls'. Also read | Zelensky says 'strong' Trump's 'unpredictability' key to ending Ukraine-Russia war Only a “fantasy”? Charnley had also downloaded 'paedophile manuals' titled “The Paedophile's Handbook” and “How to Practice Child Love” which “contained advice and guidance about abusing children”. The paedophile claimed that he remembered downloading the manual but thought he deleted it without reading it. While he accepted that his sexual attraction to children had “progressed through the years,” he said it was just a “fantasy in his head” that he “would never act out on”. Also read | Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign this week: Reports His lawyers contended that 52-year-old Charnley had contacted 'Stop It Now,' an “anonymous and confidential service available to anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse, including those worried about their own or someone else's behaviour.” However, the Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Judge Andrew Menary KC, while sentencing the paedophile, said that the written material found in Charney's possession “demonstrates clearly that yours was not an idle obsession, but one where you were fixated on the abuse of children.” Also read | US Capital riot ‘should not be rewritten’, says Biden day before Trump’s certification “I am satisfied that only an immediate term of imprisonment is appropriate to deal with offending of the scale and type described in this case, where you have quite deliberately, over many years, sought out and collected a huge quantity of appalling material.” “Alongside that, you have generated your own material, demonstrating that you have a clear desire to participate in the abuse of these children,” added the judge. (With inputs from agencies)

UK court jails 'proud paedophile' Gerrard Charnley to 14 months in jail

Abdulla Yameen, the former President of Maldives, has invited WION to visit the country and do an in-person interview with him. The invitation comes after WION's recent interview with Maldives' Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel. During the interview, the Maldivian Foreign Minister had asserted that the India Out campaign in Maldives was led by Yameen and that the current government, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, had nothing to do with it. Watch in for more details!

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A Hamas official said on Sunday (Jan 5) that the Palestinian militant group was ready to release 34 hostages in the &ldquo;first phase&rdquo; of a potential prisoner exchange deal with Israel.
The statement follows Israel's confirmation that indirect talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have resumed in Doha to negotiate a truce and hostage release.
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<h2>Hostage release imminent</h2>
The Hamas official, speaking anonymously, revealed that the first phase of the agreement would involve the release of women, children, the elderly and the sick from among the hostages.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli prisoners from a list presented by Israel as part of the first phase of a prisoner exchange deal.&rdquo;
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However, the group stated it would require a week of calm to determine the condition of the captives, &ldquo;alive or dead&rdquo;. &nbsp;
&ldquo;Hamas has agreed to release the 34 prisoners, whether alive or dead,&rdquo; said the official.&nbsp;
&ldquo;However, the group needs a week of calm to communicate with the captors and identify those who are alive and those who are dead.&rdquo;
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According to Israel's military, 34 hostages, among the 96 still held in Gaza, are presumed dead. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office indicated that Hamas has not yet provided a list of hostages for potential release.
Meanwhile in Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz assured relatives of a hostage on Saturday that &ldquo;Efforts are underway to free the hostages, notably the Israeli delegation which left yesterday (Friday) for negotiations in Qatar.&rdquo;
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<h2>Oct 7 attack and the casualties to date &nbsp;</h2>
The conflict started with the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, on Israel, which resulted in 1,208 fatalities, mostly civilians.
Israel's retaliatory military campaign has since killed 45,805 people in Gaza, with the majority reported as civilians, according to Gaza's health ministry and the United Nations.
(With inputs from agencies)
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.

World News | Hamas says it is prepared to release Israeli hostages in a potential prisoner exchange deal, as indirect negotiations with Israel, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US, resume.

A Hamas official said on Sunday (Jan 5) that the Palestinian militant group was ready to release 34 hostages in the “first phase” of a potential prisoner exchange deal with Israel. The statement follows Israel's confirmation that indirect talks mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States have resumed in Doha to negotiate a truce and hostage release. Also read | Israel warns of action if Hezbollah breaks ceasefire; Mossad chief to visit Qatar for 'decisive' hostage talks Hostage release imminent The Hamas official, speaking anonymously, revealed that the first phase of the agreement would involve the release of women, children, the elderly and the sick from among the hostages. “Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli prisoners from a list presented by Israel as part of the first phase of a prisoner exchange deal.” Also read | Dozens dead in Gaza as Israel hits 100 terror targets in 2 days However, the group stated it would require a week of calm to determine the condition of the captives, “alive or dead”. “Hamas has agreed to release the 34 prisoners, whether alive or dead,” said the official. “However, the group needs a week of calm to communicate with the captors and identify those who are alive and those who are dead.” Also read | UN accuses Israel of 'flagrant violation' of ceasefire as Hezbollah warns patience running out According to Israel's military, 34 hostages, among the 96 still held in Gaza, are presumed dead. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office indicated that Hamas has not yet provided a list of hostages for potential release. Meanwhile in Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz assured relatives of a hostage on Saturday that “Efforts are underway to free the hostages, notably the Israeli delegation which left yesterday (Friday) for negotiations in Qatar.” Also read | Hamas releases video of teen Israeli hostage held in Gaza urging Netanyahu's govt to secure release Oct 7 attack and the casualties to date The conflict started with the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, on Israel, which resulted in 1,208 fatalities, mostly civilians. Israel's retaliatory military campaign has since killed 45,805 people in Gaza, with the majority reported as civilians, according to Gaza's health ministry and the United Nations. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

Hamas ready to release 34 Israeli hostages, 'alive or dead' to be determined

About 63 million Americans are under weather alerts as a severe winter storm unleashed snow, ice and strong winds across central United States. The storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures and the heaviest snowfall of the decade.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), large parts of Canada and 30 states in the US from Kansas to the East Coast are under weather warnings. The region from Ohio to the capital Washington DC is likely to receive snowfall of 6-12 inches (15-30 centimetres).
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<h2>State of emergency in six states</h2>
A state of emergency has been declared in six states including Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri.
Parts of Florida are also expected to witness freezing weather conditions.
The severe weather conditions in the US are caused due to the polar vortex, according to meteorologists.
A polar vortex is an area of cold air circulating around the Arctic, which has now reached the US.
Sweeping across the Central Plains, the snowstorm hit the East Coast of the country by Sunday (Jan 5) evening. Parts of upstate New York have experienced at least 3 feet of snow, while parts of northern Missouri and Kansas have observed 14 and 10 inches of snow respectively.
Blizzard warnings have been issued in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Washington DC&rsquo;s mayor has declared a snow emergency until Sunday evening.
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&ldquo;For locations in this region that receive the highest snow totals, it may be the heaviest snowfall in at least a decade,&rdquo; the NWS said on Sunday.
The bad weather may also result in a delay in the certification of President-elect Donald Trump, set to take place on Monday.
<h2>Travel delays expected</h2>
Due to the dangerous situation created by the snowstorm, several delays in flights, trains, and road travel are expected.
Nearly 1,500 flights have been cancelled, while 5,000 have been delayed, according to FlightAware.com.
Amtrak rail services have also announced the cancellation of several trains amid the storm.
The NWS also warned &ldquo;Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely hazardous, with impassable roads and a high risk of motorists becoming stranded.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), large parts of Canada and 30 states in the US from Kansas to the East Coast are under weather warnings. 

About 63 million Americans are under weather alerts as a severe winter storm unleashed snow, ice and strong winds across central United States. The storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures and the heaviest snowfall of the decade. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), large parts of Canada and 30 states in the US from Kansas to the East Coast are under weather warnings. The region from Ohio to the capital Washington DC is likely to receive snowfall of 6-12 inches (15-30 centimetres). Also read | Half of United States to witness heaviest snowfall of decade with frigid conditions State of emergency in six states A state of emergency has been declared in six states including Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. Parts of Florida are also expected to witness freezing weather conditions. The severe weather conditions in the US are caused due to the polar vortex, according to meteorologists. A polar vortex is an area of cold air circulating around the Arctic, which has now reached the US. Sweeping across the Central Plains, the snowstorm hit the East Coast of the country by Sunday (Jan 5) evening. Parts of upstate New York have experienced at least 3 feet of snow, while parts of northern Missouri and Kansas have observed 14 and 10 inches of snow respectively. Blizzard warnings have been issued in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. Washington DC’s mayor has declared a snow emergency until Sunday evening. Also read | UK snow: Arctic blast snowstorm leads to airport runway closures, powercuts “For locations in this region that receive the highest snow totals, it may be the heaviest snowfall in at least a decade,” the NWS said on Sunday. The bad weather may also result in a delay in the certification of President-elect Donald Trump, set to take place on Monday. Travel delays expected Due to the dangerous situation created by the snowstorm, several delays in flights, trains, and road travel are expected. Nearly 1,500 flights have been cancelled, while 5,000 have been delayed, according to FlightAware.com. Amtrak rail services have also announced the cancellation of several trains amid the storm. The NWS also warned “Whiteout conditions will make travel extremely hazardous, with impassable roads and a high risk of motorists becoming stranded.” (With inputs from agencies)

Winter storm rages in central US, state of emergency declared in 6 states

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