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Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ calls for more assaults against Israel
Armed terrorist groups in Iran's "axis of resistance" have praised Tehran's launch of more than a hundred missiles against Israeli targets on Tuesday, calling for additional attacks. The statements from groups in Lebanon, Gaza, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen highlight the regional scope of the current crisis. However, analysts say that many key members of the Iranian-backed coalition have been so weakened over the last year that their ability to translate rhetorical threats into real danger to Israel has been limited.
Doctor pleads guilty to Friends star Matthew Perry overdose death
One of two California doctors charged in Friends star Matthew Perry's overdose death has pled guilty to illegally dispensing ketamine. Mark Chavez of San Diego entered the plea on Wednesday while appearing in US District Court in Los Angeles. His sentencing, set for April, could result in up to ten years in prison. Salvador Plasencia, another physician involved in the case, has pleaded not guilty, as has co-defendant Jasveen Sangha, who officials claim was an illegal supplier of the drug and was known as the "ketamine queen". The couple is set to go on trial in March.
Fraud crackdowUK to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Resolving Long-Standing Disputen might delay bank payments by 3 days
Banks will be able to hold a questionable payment for extended periods, but they will be required to refund clients who suffer a loss if the transaction is valid. Banks could be granted more time to analyze questionable transfers to reduce fraud. The Treasury has stated that proposed new laws will allow banks to halt transactions for up to 72 hours if there are reasonable reasons to believe a payment is fraudulent.
UK to Return Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Resolving Long-Standing Dispute
The United Kingdom has agreed to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, putting an end to a long-running dispute over Britain's last African colony. The UK expelled the Chagossians during the 1960s and 1970s, an act considered a "crime against humanity," while retaining control of the islands as the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) after Mauritius gained independence in 1968.
Israel Strikes Central Beirut as Hezbollah Resists in Southern Lebanon
Israel's military launched an overnight airstrike on central Beirut, killing at least nine people, following losses in its ground battle with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The strike hit a residential building in Bashoura, near the Lebanese parliament. Health officials confirmed 14 more people were injured, with four still hospitalized. This is the second Israeli attack on Beirut this week, with Hezbollah-affiliated al-Manar TV reporting that the building targeted housed the group's health unit. The Islamic Health Authority, linked to Hezbollah, stated that seven of its staff, including two medics, were among those killed.
Prosecutors Accuse Trump of Criminal Acts in 2020 Election Overturn Efforts
Donald Trump “resorted to crimes” in his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, according to prosecutors, who argue he should ...
Iran Prepares for Israeli Strikes as Supreme Leader Calls for Western Withdrawal from Middle East
Iran is preparing for potential Israeli attacks on its nuclear facilities after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, urged Western nations to exit the Middle East. During a meeting with students and scientists on Wednesday, Khamenei made his first public appearance since ordering a high-risk missile strike on Israel, in retaliation for Israel's recent strikes on Hezbollah leadership. Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group backed by Tehran, lost its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an assassination last Friday.
Russians claim the vital city of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine
Russian troops have taken entire control of the eastern city of Vuhledar, which Ukrainian forces have been defending since the start of Moscow's full-fledged assault two and a half years earlier. On Wednesday, Ukraine's eastern military leadership acknowledged that they had urged troops still fighting in areas of the Vuhledar to retreat to prevent being trapped. For more than two years, Russia has attempted to seize this city in order to march further north and reach regional transportation hubs like Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.
Kyoto’s former Nintendo factory becomes nostalgia-fueled gaming museum
The new attraction, which debuts on Wednesday, can best be described as a church of video game nostalgia. Upstairs, Nintendo's several video game consoles, ranging from 1983's Famicom to 1996's Nintendo 64 and 2017's Switch, are carefully displayed alongside their most renowned games. Visitors can also see toys, playing cards, and other artefacts from the Japanese company's pre-video-game past, which dates back to 1889 when it was founded as a hanafuda playing card factory. Downstairs, interactive exhibitions use comically large controllers and floor-projected playing cards.
Could a US port strike be the ‘October surprise’ that trips up Kamala Harris?
Politicians in the United States have long discussed the "October surprise," which could upend the presidential election in its final stretch. With 45,000 dock workers on strike in dozens of ports across the United States, such a moment may have arrived. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union's decision to walk off the job on Tuesday risks economic instability only weeks before the November 5 election.
Cancer fears prompt Gov. Gavin Newsom to restrict pupils’ favorite cafeteria treats
California schoolchildren will soon lose their favourite lunchtime munchies as the state inches closer to outlawing artificial ingredients in hundreds of items. The California School Food Safety Act was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newson last week. It prohibits using Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3 in meals, beverages, and snacks supplied in most K-12 school cafeterias across the state. Officials claim that the new rule will not ban any items. Still, as many companies already do in European markets, it would oblige food makers to remove chemical dyes from their recipes and replace them with natural alternatives, such as carrot or beet juice.
Israel and Iran exchange threats, raising regional war risk
Israel and Iran have launched retaliatory threats against one other, raising long-held anxieties about the possibility of a regional war. Israel, with support from its US ally, has threatened to reply to Iran's massive missile attack late Tuesday. Iran has stated that any such reprisal will face an even "tougher" response. Meanwhile, Israel renewed its attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday, announcing that it will send more troops to carry out the ground offensive that began on Tuesday.