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Biden hinted at lifting Ukraine’s long-range weapons limits
President Joe Biden has signaled that Washington will ease limits on Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles against Russia. If allowed, it would meet Ukraine's repeated pleas to lift restrictions on US-supplied weapons, which authorities have claimed have left them battling Russia's full-fledged invasion with their hands tied. Russia has yet to respond, although President Vladimir Putin has already stated that any action may result in "serious problems."
As presidential contenders debate on TV, Kamala Harris says ‘Putin would devour you for lunch’
The highly anticipated event occurred less than two months before election day and may be the only opportunity for voters to see the contenders face off. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris battled on abortion, the economy, and illegal immigration in their first - and likely only - debate before the US election. Ms. Harris' attacks appeared to get under her opponent's skin at times, suggesting that people left his rallies out of "boredom" and that Russian President Vladimir Putin "would eat him for lunch."
Who won the Harris-Trump presidential debate?
On Tuesday night, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in their first presidential debate in Philadelphia. They may have shaken hands, but they were not a good match. In a furious 90 minutes, Harris repeatedly shook the former president with personal accusations that pushed him off script and elevated the stakes in this highly anticipated duel.
‘A threat to all of Europe’: US secretary of state warns Iran sells Russia ballistic missiles
During a visit to the UK, Antony Blinken stated that Moscow had received the missiles and had educated Russian military troops on how to use them in Iran. Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, and the Kremlin is expected to use them in Ukraine within weeks, according to the US secretary of state. During a visit to the United Kingdom, Antony Blinken stated that the development was "a threat to all of Europe." He demonstrated Iran's "destabilizing influence reaches far beyond the Middle East."
Top food safety expert advises Brits to throw out bacteria-laden kitchenware
Food safety experts warn that millions of bacteria may lurk in your kitchen, sponges, chopping boards, and storage containers. According to a top public health expert, millions of Britons are putting themselves in danger of possibly fatal food poisoning by failing to replace various utensils regularly. According to the Food Standards Agency (FSA), contaminated kitchen equipment accounts for a large portion of the 2.4 million food poisoning incidents yearly.
NATO nations Latvia and Romania believe Russian drones violated airspace
Latvia and Romania, NATO allies of Ukraine, have reported that Russian drones breached their airspace. Romania said a Russian drone entered its airspace during nocturnal attacks over the Danube River in neighbouring Ukraine early Sunday. At the same time, Latvia alleged one crashed in the country's east the day before. Romania's Ministry of National Defence stated that Bucharest had deployed F-16 fighter jets to monitor its airspace and that a search for the weapon's debris was underway at a possible crash site near the border. There were no early reports of injuries or damage.
The Faroe Islands’ yearly ‘grind’ kills over 150 dolphins, some with their calves, turning the sea scarlet
More than 150 dolphins have been killed in the Faroe Islands, provoking outrage from animal rights NGOs as well as some disappointed islanders. On Saturday, an estimated 156 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were purposely killed during the traditional grindadráp hunt at Skálabotnur. Harrowing photos and video footage showed how the unfortunate animals were stabbed and sliced in the bay, painting the water blood red before being carried onshore, lined up, and killed.
Minister says action being done to prevent domestic abuse prisoners from being freed early tomorrow
The policing minister stated that prisoners scheduled for parole early tomorrow have been sifted through to prevent domestic abusers from being released. Some 1,700 prisoners will be released early on Tuesday to relieve overcrowding in England and Wales' jails. The government stated that extremely violent offenders, terrorists, and domestic abusers would not be freed as part of the initiative.
Georgia high school shooting suspect Colt Gray’s grandfather wants his father executed for inciting him to commit mass murder
The 'evil' father of Georgia school shooting suspect Colt Gray deserves to die for raising his son to be a mass murderer, according to the boy's grandparents. Colin Gray is charged with four counts of manslaughter and two counts of second-degree murder after allegedly giving his son the AR-15-style gun used in Wednesday's atrocity at Apalachee High School. Gray's ex-father-in-law claimed the 14-year-old was 'motivated by his father to do what he did' as it was revealed that Colt's grandmother had visited the school outside Winder only hours before the massacre to discuss his behaviour.
Israeli attack kills at least 14 people in central Syria, according to state media
Israeli missiles have killed at least 14 individuals in central Syria, according to state media reports. According to SANA, Syria's official news agency, the attack on Sunday night caused a fire and material damage near the city of Masyaf in Hama province. The update, which reportedly reported 43 injured, adds to the previous reports of five dead and 19 wounded. Around 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, the Israeli enemy started an air attack from northwestern Lebanon, targeting several military sites in Syria's central region, a military source told SANA.
Police across US receive new UFO guide, warning craft ‘offer substantial safety hazards’
Police chiefs from America's top cities have released the first guide on UAPs, which outlines unsettling experiences and how cops can report them. The 11-page memo cautioned that unexplained flying objects 'offer major safety concerns to law enforcement air support units,' and advised teams to be cautious when flying in helicopters. The paper also recounts cases from officers who claimed to have encountered UFOs, including one in 2023 where a law enforcement officer spotted a 'triangle object with green lights gliding across the sky' before a local homeowner said something 'ran' nearby.
Starmer faces union pressure over the winter fuel payment decrease
Leaders of two of the largest unions have stepped up pressure on the government over its plan to reduce winter fuel subsidies for millions of pensioners in England and Wales. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham urged the government to "do a U-turn," while the leader of the PCS union, Fran Heathcote, called it a "mistake" that needed to be "corrected." Paul Nowak, president of the Trades Union Congress, which brings together unions, has also stated that the government should "rethink" and seek different forms of support for pensioners.
