Over 100 BBC staff members have accused the broadcaster of giving Israel favorable coverage in its reporting on the war on Gaza, criticizing it for a lack of “accurate evidence-based journalism.” The letter addressed to the director general and CEO also stated that failing to hold Israel accountable for its actions has resulted in the systematic dehumanization of Palestinians. The signatories included anonymous BBC staff and over 200 from the media industry, alongside historians, actors, academics, and politicians. They have urged the BBC to fulfill its editorial commitments, including challenging Israeli claims and providing historical context. The BBC defended its coverage, stating that it is transparent about any limitations in its reporting.
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The article predicts that Vice President Kamala Harris will win the 2024 U.S. presidential election against Donald Trump, becoming the first woman and person of Asian heritage to hold the office. To support this forecast, the author notes Harris’s extensive fundraising efforts, her successful campaign, and the demographic diversification in the U.S. The article also mentions the gender gap in voting, according to which Harris has a significant lead over Trump among women. The author acknowledges this prediction could be incorrect but urges readers to vote for Harris to ensure victory.
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I was shocked when I came across the headline about a Mississippi Coast man arrested for having sex with a pregnant pit bull. The sheer gravity of such a crime is staggering, and it left me grappling with both disbelief and disgust. How could someone think that this kind of behavior is acceptable? It’s astounding to realize that this isn’t just an isolated incident; there are far too many stories that echo this same level of depravity.
What’s particularly troubling is that this man’s actions reflect a complete disregard for the well-being of animals. Dogs are our companions, our friends, and yet, here we are, encountering a situation where someone has committed an unspeakable violation against one.… Continue reading
A US federal judge has backed an Ohio law requiring voters to prove their citizenship, controversially overruling his previous rejection of the legislation in 2006. Judge Christopher Boyko deemed the potential for “random challenges” over voters’ names, appearances or accents to be limited by the amended statute, which only allows precinct election officials to challenge voters. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Ohio is now urging naturalised citizens to ensure they bring their citizenship documentation in case they’re challenged in their bid to vote.
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is investigating whether former President Donald Trump violated state law by making a statement about former Wyoming Representative Liz Cheney that could be construed as a death threat. During an interview, Trump made a comment about Cheney having “guns trained on her face,” which Mayes said her office is analysing for potential legal implications. Cheney responded to Trump’s comment by accusing him of behaving like a dictator and threatening those who oppose him.
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During a rally in Milwaukee, Donald Trump experienced microphone problems and suggested he might “knock the hell out of people backstage”. The crowd had chanted “fix the mic” after Trump encountered several issues with his microphone during his speech. In response, Trump simulated fellatio on the microphone stand, causing shock and disbelief on social media. The View’s Ana Navarro called Trump unfit for office, while others called his behaviour “unhinged.” Trump later complained about the weight of a wireless microphone an aide gave him. The Trump campaign has yet to comment on the event.
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Pilot Col. Charles “Tre” Del Pizzo ejected from an operational F-35B stealth fighter jet when he became disoriented due to multiple system failures during a storm, according to a Marine Corps investigation. The aircraft’s radios, transponder, air navigation system, and helmet-mounted display began to fail due to an “electrical event”. The investigation found Del Pizzo’s decision to eject was “ultimately inappropriate,” as other instruments remained partially operational. Although he lost his command post in Arizona as a result of the incident, no punitive action was taken against Del Pizzo. The mishap occured over a year ago, and the report’s delay has sparked concerns about potential systemic issues with the aircraft.
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Thousands of people gathered in Dublin in expectation of a Halloween parade that had been falsely promoted by Pakistan-based site, My Spirit Halloween. The platform, which produces AI-created news, claimed the event had been organised by arts group Macnas. The misinformation spread across various news and social media sites, with many people dressing up for the non-existent event. Ireland’s police force had to disperse the crowd, which disrupted the local Luas tram network. It has highlighted concerns of the power of misinformation, particularly when created and spread by automated sources.
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South Carolina executed Richard Moore, a black man convicted of murder, after the Supreme Court denied his appeal claiming prosecutors unjustly excluded black people from his trial’s jury. Moore, 59, killed James Mahoney, a convenience store clerk, in a 1999 robbery. His attorneys argued that he had killed Mahoney in self-defence. This was the second execution in South Carolina since the state resumed capital punishment after a 13-year pause due to difficulties obtaining lethal injection drugs. Moore had requested clemency from Governor Henry McMaster, which was denied.
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The US has imposed sanctions on 398 companies in over a dozen countries, including India, which are accused of offering technological support to Moscow in the Russia-Ukraine war. These firms are alleged to have enabled Russia’s war capabilities and helped them bypass sanctions. Of these companies, 274 are believed to have supplied advanced military technology to Russia. In addition to this, diplomatic sanctions have also been imposed on senior Russian Defense Ministry officials and staff from Russian defense firms. Despite the imposition of these sanctions, many experts question their efficacy, citing Russia’s continued economic and military growth, largely due to the sale of oil and gas on international markets.
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