JD Vance faces Tim Walz tonight in New York

JD Vance faces Tim Walz tonight in New York

Walz’s claims about trips to China are under scrutiny Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic nominee for president, attends a rally to kick off their campaign at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Walz’s … Read more

New Nato chief says nuclear threat from Russia not imminent

New Nato chief says nuclear threat from Russia not imminent

Mark Rutte, the new secretary general of Nato, said he does not see any imminent threat of nuclear weapons being used by Russia despite “reckless and irresponsible” rhetoric by the Kremlin. Last week, President Vladimir Putin said Russia was considering changing its military doctrine to regard an attack from a non-nuclear state – such as … Read more

More than 100 people to sue rapper

More than 100 people to sue rapper

More than 100 people are to sue rap musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual assault, rape and sexual exploitation, a US lawyer has said. Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee said that some of the alleged victims include minors who were abused when they were as young as nine years old. “This is an important matter that … Read more

Video shows missiles fired towards Tel Aviv

Video shows missiles fired towards Tel Aviv

Missiles have been launched from Iran, towards Israel. Iranian state television carried a statement confirming that “dozens” of missiles were fired. The Israeli home front command sent text messages to people in certain areas of Israel, containing “life-saving instructions” directing them to protected areas. Israel’s Iron Dome intercepted some of the incoming missiles. Source link

Iran attack on Israel ‘ineffective’ but a ‘significant escalation’: White House

Iran attack on Israel ‘ineffective’ but a ‘significant escalation’: White House

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says that the Iranian missile attack on Israel was “defeated and ineffective” and that the U.S. military coordinated with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to repel the strikes.  Iran launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles towards targets in Israel on Tuesday, Sullivan said at a Tuesday White House briefing, noting the move … Read more

Iran launches barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel

Iran launches barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel

Explosions have been heard across Israel after Iran said it had launched dozens of ballistic missiles towards the country. The Israeli military said there were a large number of interceptions and a “few hits” in central and southern areas, and warned Iran that the attack would have “consequences”. Israeli paramedics said two people had suffered … Read more

Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv

Six killed in shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv

Getty Images Six people have been killed in a shooting and knife attack in Tel Aviv, police in Israel have confirmed. At least nine others were reported to have been injured, and several are in a critical condition. Police said the attack began in a rail carriage and continued on the platform. Images posted on … Read more