Thousands protest for Gaza outside DNC as Harris accepts nomination Thousands of protesters marched near the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago on its opening day, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US support for Israel. While the protest was mostly peaceful, several demonstrators were arrested after breaking through a security fence around the venue. The turnout was lower than expected, with far fewer than the 15,000 organisers claimed. In his primetime…
Trump falsely implies Taylor Swift endorses him Donald Trump is facing backlash after sharing fake images on social media that falsely implied he had Taylor Swift’s endorsement. The Republican presidential candidate posted a message saying “I accept!” alongside the images, which were reportedly created using AI and taken from other social media accounts. One image showed Swift fans wearing “Swifties for Trump” t-shirts, while another mimicked a World War I recruiting poster with Swift’s face…
VP Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago for Democratic convention Kamala Harris has arrived in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention (DNC), where she will be officially confirmed as the party’s presidential candidate. After a day of campaigning in Pennsylvania with her running mate, Tim Walz, Harris flew into O’Hare airport on Air Force Two. Pennsylvania, a key battleground state, has seen close races in recent elections, with Donald Trump winning in 2016 and Joe Biden…
Trump calls Google ‘crooked election interference machine’ in Truth Social rant Donald Trump has said Google is ‘crooked’ and ‘illegal’ after allegations of the search engine ‘altering headlines’ to be used in adverts for Kamala Harris’ campaign. He said Google will ‘pay a big price’ and shared a link to an article which claimed Harris-Walz campaign had been editing headlines and descriptions in paid Google adverts. Trump posted on Truth Social: ‘Google is a Crooked,…
FBI probes claims Iran hacked Trump campaign The FBI has launched an investigation into claims by the Trump campaign that it was targeted by hackers linked to the Iranian government. While the FBI confirmed the investigation, it did not explicitly name Trump or Iran. The Trump campaign alleges that “foreign sources hostile to the United States” illegally obtained documents, a claim Iran denies. The U.S. government has not officially accused Iran. The investigation also explores…
Musk claims Trump interview targeted by cyber attack Elon Musk’s interview with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump faced significant technical difficulties, which Musk claims was due to a cyber attack. The conversation, aimed at “open-minded independent voters,” was delayed by over 40 minutes as many users struggled to access the livestream on X, formerly known as Twitter. Musk claimed that a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack had “saturated all of our data lines,” causing…
4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Los Angeles area A 4.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Los Angeles on Monday afternoon, with its epicentre near Highland Park, close to the Hollywood sign and Griffith Observatory. The quake, which struck around 12:20 PM PST, was felt across the region, including in Pasadena, Glendale, and coastal areas like Manhattan Beach. The US Geological Survey initially reported the quake as a 4.7 magnitude but later downgraded it. Despite the strong tremors, no…
Trump-Harris TV debate set for September will be hosted by ABC News ABC News has announced it will host the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on September 10. The network confirmed the event in a post on X (formerly Twitter) after Trump expressed his willingness to debate Harris multiple times before the November election. He suggested a total of three debates, with the others hosted by Fox News and NBC. Kamala Harris,…
Two astronauts on an 8-day mission could be stuck in space until 2025 When American astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 5th, they anticipated a short mission. However, nearly two months later, they’re still orbiting Earth with no definitive return date. The duo’s mission was to test Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft, marking its first manned flight. Despite reaching the ISS safely, the Starliner encountered significant…
US arrests Pakistani man in alleged plot to kill politicians Asif Merchant, 46, has been charged with orchestrating an alleged plot to assassinate prominent U.S. politicians and officials. The FBI has described the scheme as a “dangerous murder-for-hire plot,” with FBI Director Christopher Wray noting that it appeared to be “straight out of the Iranian playbook.” Merchant, who arrived in the U.S. from Pakistan in April after spending time in Iran, is accused of attempting…
Harris and Walz attack Trump in first rally as Democratic ticket Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has announced her running mate for the upcoming presidential race. Tim Walz joined Harris on stage at a campaign rally in Philadelphia where the vice president praised Walz’s record as Minnesota governor, saying “I set out to find a partner to help build this brighter future.” Waltz touted his small-town upbringing and career as a teacher, before attacking his Republican…
Google’s online search monopoly is illegal, US judge rules In a significant ruling, a US judge determined that Google acted illegally to stifle competition and maintain its monopoly on online search and related advertising. This decision marks a major setback for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, and may significantly impact how tech giants operate. The lawsuit, initiated by the US Department of Justice in 2020, accused Google of controlling roughly 90% of the online search market.…
Elon Musk to shut X San Francisco office Elon Musk announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the platform’s main office will be relocating out of San Francisco. This decision follows a report by the New York Times detailing an email from X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, which informed staff about the closure and upcoming move to San Jose and Palo Alto. Musk’s announcement comes on the heels of his recent declaration to relocate both…
Former President Trump introduced Michaelah Montgomery at Atlanta rally A Georgia activist stole the show after being introduced by former President Trump at his rally in Atlanta Saturday. Trump invited Michaelah Montgomery up on stage toward the end of his speech at the Georgia State University Convocation Center. He introduced Montgomery by explaining he met her at a restaurant this year. Trump said Montgomery, who attended Clark Atlanta University, had recognized him in public and…
Freed Americans in Russian prisoner swap now back on US soil American reporter Evan Gershkovich and Marine veteran Paul Whelan were among four former prisoners released from Russia yesterday who finally stepped foot on American soil again Thursday night. A plane carrying the Americans freed by Russia during the large prisoner swap landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on the tarmac. “Welcome home,” Biden…
US hints at September interest rate cut The US Federal Reserve may lower borrowing costs for the first time in over four years, as inflation cools and worries about the job market increase. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted that a rate cut “could be on the table” at the central bank’s September meeting if current economic trends continue. This week’s meeting saw officials debating a rate cut but ultimately deciding to maintain the current…
Joe Biden criticises Supreme Court in push for reform President Joe Biden has called for major reforms to the Supreme Court, criticising its recent “extreme opinions.” His proposals include ending lifetime appointments for justices, suggesting an 18-year term limit, and introducing an enforceable ethics code to “restore trust and accountability.” These suggestions follow controversial rulings from the conservative-majority court, such as overturning the constitutional right to abortion and granting broad immunity to presidents for “official…
California suspect in court accused of starting huge wildfire Ronnie Stout, 42, appeared in court on Monday, accused of starting the Park Fire, which has ravaged over 370,000 acres and forced thousands from their homes in Northern California. Stout allegedly pushed a burning car into a ravine, igniting the blaze. The fire, now the sixth largest in state history, has destroyed 109 buildings and remains only 12% contained. Despite the extensive damage, no injuries or…
Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour A massive wildfire, known as the Park fire, has been expanding by 8 square miles (20 sq km) per hour in northern California. Since its suspected arson-related start on Wednesday, it has scorched over 350,000 acres northeast of Chico and was only 10% contained by Sunday, according to Cal Fire. Around 3,700 firefighters are combating the fire, which has been exacerbated by steep terrain and strong…
Kamala Harris tells Netanyahu it is time to end war in Gaza US Vice-President Kamala Harris, likely to be the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election, held “frank and constructive” discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a firmer stance than President Joe Biden, Harris expressed “serious concerns” about Gaza casualties, emphasising the importance of how Israel conducts its defence. “It is time for this war to end,” Harris declared after their meeting…
Netanyahu defends Gaza war as protesters rally outside US Congress In an address to the US Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that “our enemies are your enemies,” aiming to garner US support for the war against Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu’s speech was warmly received by predominantly Republican lawmakers, marking his fourth address to a joint session of Congress. “When we fight Iran, we’re fighting the most radical and murderous enemy of the United…
Joe Biden tells US it’s time to ‘pass the torch’ to Harris In a televised address, President Joe Biden explained his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race, urging it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation.” At 81, Biden endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris, aiming to unify Democrats and the nation. It was his first speech since exiting the race on July 21, clearing the path for Harris’s candidacy. Meanwhile, Republican…
US military detects, intercepts Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese H-6 bombers prior to Biden’s address Ahead of President Biden’s first address in the Oval Office since announcing he was dropping out of the presidential race, the North American Aerospace Defense Command Public Affairs (NORAD) says it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian Tu-95 “Bear” bombers and two Chinese H-6 bombers off the coast of Alaska. In a press release, the agency confirmed that…
US Secret Service boss resigns over Trump shooting failures US Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle has resigned following security failures during an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. In her resignation letter, Cheatle accepted full responsibility for the lapse in security. The resignation came after a contentious congressional hearing, where Cheatle faced bipartisan calls to step down and refused to answer questions about the incident at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. President Biden announced…
Texas beachgoers terrorized after 4 people bitten by shark Multiple people were injured in a shark attack while on a beach in Texas on the Fourth of July, authorities confirmed. Nature Center on South Padre Island, Texas The South Padre Island Police Department and the U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area confirmed to Fox News Digital that four people were injured during the encounter with the ocean predator on South Padre Island in the state’s southern…
