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A sea of supporters turned out in Georgia, a pivotal state in the election, for a spirited rally featuring Democratic hopeful Kamala Harris. She was flanked by luminaries like Bruce Springsteen, actor Samuel L. Jackson, filmmaker Tyler Perry, and former President Barack Obama. Before Harris took to the stage, the ever-charismatic Spike Lee urged the crowd at James R. Hallford Stadium to remain vigilant and not to be "bamboozled" into voting for the Republican candidate, Donald Trump. “Donald Trump is on a path to become an…

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has emphasized the urgent need for a "just peace" in Ukraine during a crucial meeting of BRICS leaders led by Russian President Vladimir Putin. This dialogue unfolded on the concluding day of the BRICS summit, taking place in the city of Kazan, Russia. This forum serves as a platform for Russia, aiming to rally emerging economies to present a cohesive stance against Western powers. "We require peace in Ukraine," Guterres expressed to the assembled BRICS leaders around the…

Former nurse Lucy Letby, now a convicted murderer, has faced a setback in her attempt to overturn her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby girl. In a recent session at the British Court of Appeal, her legal team sought permission to challenge the verdict from a retrial held in July, where she was found guilty of attempting to take the life of an infant known only as Child K. Letby's attorneys argued that the charge of attempted murder should have been halted, describing it as an "abuse of process." They claimed…

During a gathering of international donors focused on Lebanon held in Paris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin emphasized that Israel must be made to answer for any violations of international law. In a commitment to support the ongoing refugee crisis, Martin announced an additional €5 million pledge. "I seized the moment to address the ongoing situation," he remarked, highlighting what he termed "systematic and incessant violations of international humanitarian law" carried out by Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas throughout these…

Leaders from member nations of the Commonwealth are currently convening for a camaraderie-filled banquet in the picturesque setting of Samoa, nestled in the South Pacific. Significant topics such as climate change and reparations for Britain's historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade are shaping the discussions at this pivotal summit. This gathering, known as the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, has drawn delegates and officials from 56 nations linked to Britain’s former empire. Among the attendees…

In a tragic turn of events, an Israeli airstrike has taken the lives of three Lebanese soldiers in southern Lebanon. This strike occurred while France hosted a crucial conference aimed at garnering support for the Lebanese state forces, which are increasingly viewed as essential for any peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The unfortunate incident involved the Lebanese troops as they attempted to evacuate the wounded from the outskirts of Yater, a village situated in southern Lebanon.…

Birmingham Airport has resumed its operations following an incident involving a suspicious vehicle, according to a spokesperson from the airport. The vehicle was thoroughly inspected and was found to pose no threat, thanks to the diligent efforts of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, as confirmed by West Midlands Police. The spokesperson elaborated, stating that “certain passengers had to be evacuated, and we were forced to halt outgoing flights for a brief period while the police carried out their inquiry.” “The…

At the recent BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin advocated for the idea of a new "multipolar world order." This gathering of global leaders, he hopes, will demonstrate that Western efforts to exclude Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine have ultimately failed. Taking place in Kazan, this summit represents the most significant diplomatic event in Russia since Mr. Putin initiated military action in Ukraine in 2022, an act that resulted in extensive Western sanctions and widespread international rebuke.…

US Vice President Kamala Harris recently characterized Donald Trump as "increasingly unhinged," expressing profound concern over his purported admiration for Adolf Hitler, as revealed by a former high-ranking aide. She described this praise as "incredibly dangerous" and alarming. This pointed critique from the Democratic leader surfaced a mere 13 days before the climactic day of their challenging presidential contest. Speaking outside her residence in Washington, Harris reacted to statements made by Trump's former chief of…

Ukrainian officials have mandated the evacuation of children and their families from the northeastern town of Borova, an area where Russian military forces have been advancing steadily. This urgent call for evacuation, which affects a community that once housed about 5,000 residents before the war, underscores the declining defenses that Ukraine is facing. "In light of the current security conditions, we have approved the compulsory evacuation of children and their families from the village of Borova in the Kharkiv…