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• A judge will decide if officials broke a court order by sending troops into Portland.
• The full appeals court agreed to hear arguments on pausing the troop...
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- Venezuela has detained five foreigners, three US citizens, two Spaniards, and a Czech National, on claims of planning violent actions to destabilize the country.
- Over 400 weapons have been seized in relation to the alleged coup plot.
- Tensions between Venezuela and Western countries are escalating over Venezuela's...
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- Ukraine has urged the West to permit long-range strikes into Russia's heartland.
- The call follows overnight drone and artillery attacks from Russia.
- The potential use of Western-provided long-range weapons in Russian territory is under discussion by allies, including the US and Britain.
- There is rising concern over...
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- Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist potentially killed by Israeli gunfire, was interred in her hometown, Didim, in Turkey.
- Thousands flocked to the streets of Didim to bid Eygi goodbye.
- The Turkish Justice Ministry launched an investigation into her death.
- Eygi's family demanded an independent inquiry into...
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- The Biden administration sends full $1.3 billion military aid to Egypt.
- Secretary of State Antony Blinken waives restrictions on $225 million over Cairo's role as a mediator in the Israel-Hamas war.
- Human rights concerns persist over allegations against Egypt's government.
The United States is extending its full $1.3...
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- Russian forces continue counterattacks throughout the Ukrainian frontier in the Kursk region.
- Additional troops may be deployed to maintain long-term counteroffensive operations.
- The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) notes the lack of experienced combat units amongst Russia's current forces in the Kursk region.
- Russian military...
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- US and Iraqi forces successfully eliminated key ISIS personnel in a joint operation on August 29.
- The operation also netted an array of tactical resources including weapons, computers and explosive belts.
- Despite previous defeats, ISIS sleeper cell attacks have seen an increase in activity in recent years.
On...
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- San Francisco native Kamala Harris was enthusiastically cheered on during this week's presidential debate by old friends and supporters at watch parties across the city.
- Heidi Sieck, an early supporter and friend of Harris, hosted a debate-watching party in her luxury condo
- Mayor London Breed and other...
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- The U.S. Pentagon sent moldy and wet body armor to Taiwan, causing rectification procedures that cost $730,000.
- The shipment was part of a $345 million defense package authorized by the Biden Administration in 2023.
- The Pentagon reportedly violated guidelines when delivering military equipment through presidential drawdown authority.
-...
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- The Republican National Committee (RNC) and North Carolina Republican Party are suing the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
- The complaint is against the approval of the University of North Carolina's digital student ID as a form of voting identification.
- The plaintiffs argue that valid forms of...
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- UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, meets US President Joe Biden at the White House.
- Starmer reasserts UK's support for Ukraine and denies seeking any conflict with Russia.
- Tensions high as Vladimir Putin threatens war if NATO countries use long-range weapons against Russia.
- The discussion scope includes lifting...
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- In the recent presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the 'normalization' of Donald Trump
- Harris addressed the former president’s misleading claims, personal attacks, and alignment with authoritarian figures
- The vice president emphasized the need for respect, truth, and problem-solving
- Trump claimed victory post-debate, despite Harris being...
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- The Springfield City School District evacuated Perrin Woods and Snowhill Elementary schools amid bomb threats.
- The threats are believed to be sparked by falsehoods spread by Donald Trump and JD Vance about Haitian immigrants.
- Trump reiterated these false claims during a debate and in comments made in...
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin warns of NATO’s direct involvement if Ukraine gets approval to use Western-supplied long-range missiles against Russia
- Putin claims that only NATO countries’ military personnel could operate the missile systems, thus making it a direct military conflict
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been urging...
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- Maria Daniela Icaza, director of the infamous Litoral penitentiary, was killed in an armed attack.
- This is the second such killing in Ecuador in less than two weeks, following the murder of the director of a prison in Sucumbios.
- Ecuador's prisons, among the most dangerous globally, have...
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- Germany has defended its commitment to renewable energy in response to comments made by former US President Donald Trump.
- Trump claimed Germany had to return to regular energy production due to problems with renewable energy.
- The German Federal Foreign Office refuted these claims, stating that their system...
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- Multiple facilities throughout Springfield, Ohio were closed due to a bomb threat, including city hall and schools.
- The threat was incited due to an inflammatory statement made by Donald Trump and JD Vance alleging immigrants were harming pets.
- Local authorities ensured everyone’s safety and are continuing to...
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- A CNN viewer poll shows that 63% of viewers believe Kamala Harris won the debate against Donald Trump.
- This does not necessarily represent the views of the overall population.
- These results contrast with pre-debate expectations, which were evenly split between the two candidates.
- The outcome marks a...
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* Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, controversially responds to Taylor Swift’s support for Kamala Harris.
* Musk has a previous history of alleged sexual harassment, contributing to the backlash.
* Critics argue his tweets reflect a culture of objectifying women in tech and politics.
Musk’s controversial reaction to Swift’s political stand
Elon Musk,...
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- Stocks of Trump Media & Technology Group plummeted by 10% in the wake of the recent presidential debate.
- The value per share stands at approximately $16, a drastic downturn from its opening price of over $78.
- Speculation abounds whether Donald Trump, who owns 60% of the stock,...
In a momentous face-off organized by ABC, Kamala Harris, the Vice President, and Donald Trump, the ex-US President, crossed paths for the first time in person on Tuesday, the 10th. Moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis of ABC, the debate was marked by a mix of candor, personal...
