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Hurricane Helene: At least 600 people missing and millions without power More than 600 people are missing or unaccounted for across the US in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Helene, according to the White House.  Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, beginning as a category four hurricane and becoming the most powerful on record to hit Florida’s Big Bend before moving north into Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Around 2 million people are without power, roads are blocked by debris, homes and businesses flattened and areas completely flooded. Officials are attempting to airlift emergency supplies, including food…

Netanyahu sees popularity bounce back following attacks on Hezbollah – latest polls Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approval ratings have seen a rebound following attacks against Hezbollah. A recent poll conducted for Israel’s Channel 12 reveals that if a general election were held now, Netanyahu’s Likud party would secure the most seats, although it would still fall short of an outright majority. In a further boost for Netanyahu, former rival Gideon Saar joined his coalition government on Sunday, potentially strengthening his position. “We will work together, shoulder to shoulder,” Netanyahu stated, emphasising Saar’s role in the ongoing conflict. Saar will…

Three dead and 15 injured in Shanghai Walmart stabbing A violent stabbing spree at a Walmart supermarket in Shanghai on Monday night left three people dead and 15 others injured. The attack occurred in the Songjiang district. Authorities have apprehended a 37-year-old suspect, identified only by his surname Lin, he reportedly came to Shanghai to “vent his anger due to a personal economic dispute”. The investigation is ongoing. The three victims succumbed to their injuries in the hospital, while the remaining injured individuals are reported to have non-life-threatening wounds.

‘Pathetic’ to blame economic meltdown on me, Liz Truss tells Tory conference – UK politics live Immigrants who see Israel as enemy ‘not welcome’ in UK says Kemi BadenochSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailGet our free View from Westminster emailLiz Truss has told the Conservative Party conference that it is “pathetic” to claim she is to blame for the economic meltdown follwoing her mini-budget.During a fringe event, the unrepentant former prime minister dismissed Theresa May’s claim that she destroyed the party’s reputation after her economic…

Prince Harry upstaged at London awards ceremony as King Charles spends time in Scotland – Royal news live Prince Harry laughs as young boy pulls his beard at WellChild awards in London. The Duke of Sussex shared an endearing moment with a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, who threw his toys out of his pram and laughed while the grinning Prince Harry picked them up. The Duke met Noah Nicholson – who has complex medical conditions – when he returned to the UK to honour children, teenagers and their parents who have been recognised with awards from the charity WellChild.…

Albania’s opposition violently interrupt parliament session after lawmaker is sentenced to prison Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inboxGet our free View from Westminster emailGet our free View from Westminster email Albanian opposition lawmakers violently disrupted a Parliament session Monday to protest the imprisonment of a fellow legislator for alleged slander.The conservative Democratic Party of Albania has long accused the ruling Socialist Party of usurping all the powers, including the judiciary, and staged violent protests against the government since 2013. Democrats shoved microphones off tables, hurled objects at the seats of the…

North Carolina official reveals shocking damage to tourist town: ‘All of it was washed into the lake’ The mountainous village where “The Last of the Mohicans” and “Dirty Dancing” were filmed is no longer there following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, a local official told Fox News Digital.  The little town of Chimney Rock in North Carolina sits at the base of Chimney Rock State Park and is home to the picturesque Lake Lure. Ed Broyhill, a North Carolina GOP national committee member, who owns a home on the lake, said the community has been devastated by storm damage.…

Prince Harry had a lady Diana moment in London You could hear the aww’s in the audience as Prince Harry had a Lady Diana moment in London, that will take your breath away. The Prince Harry has been upstaged by a boisterous boy who threw his toys away during an awards night and laughed as Harry picked them up. The Duke was at a Charity event in London where he met seven-year-old Noah Nicholson – who suffers from complex medical conditions – at a charity event to honour children, teenagers and their parents who have been recognised with awards from…

UK charters flight from Lebanon as governments prepare evacuation plans UK arranges flight from Beirut while Germany evacuates embassy staff and others urge citizens to leave as Israel launches limited ground operation against Hezbollah in LebanonMiddle East crisis – live updates. The UK has chartered a flight out of Lebanon for Britons to leave the country amid the escalating violence in the region, as governments around the world begin making contingency plans to evacuate their citizens amid the escalating violence in the region. The UK arranged a flight that was due to leave Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport on Wednesday. David…

Scots gin brand King’s Hill offers dream job to drink gin and stay at Dalhousie Castle The leading drinks company, King’s Hill, is offering the job of a lifetime for those partial to sipping the spirit. The premium Scottish gin brand is looking for one lucky person to take on the tastiest summer gin-ternship going which will see them get paid to try their handcrafted gins. Here’s everything you need to know about the opportunity and how you could add the dream job to your CV. Become first Gin-tern for Scots premium gin brand King’s Hill “As summer draws closer, there’s nothing quite like sipping gin in…