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Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms US intelligence officials have confirmed that Iran was behind a recent hack targeting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a joint statement, the FBI and other federal agencies said Iran’s actions were intended to “stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions.” The Trump campaign first pointed to Iran on August 10, accusing it of hacking internal communications, a claim that Iranian officials denied. Sources familiar with the investigation revealed that Iranian hackers likely also targeted Kamala Harris’s campaign. US intelligence noted that Iran has been using social engineering tactics to gain access…

Bank boss among missing in Sicily yacht disaster Six people, including prominent figures from the finance and legal sectors, are missing after a luxury yacht sank during a storm off Sicily on Monday. Among those unaccounted for are Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and Chris Morvillo, a lawyer from Clifford Chance. UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah are also missing. The 56-meter yacht, Bayesian, was carrying 22 people when it capsized about 700 meters off the coast of Sicily, near the port of Porticello. Fifteen people, including a one-year-old British girl, were rescued. The body…

Hamas claims Tel Aviv bomb explosion as suicide attack Hamas has claimed responsibility for a bomb explosion in Tel Aviv on Sunday night that left one person dead and another injured. Israeli authorities confirmed the incident as a terrorist attack, with a powerful explosive device detonating on Lehi Street in southern Tel Aviv.  The blast occurred about an hour after the US secretary of state arrived in the city to discuss a ceasefire and hostage release deal for Gaza. CCTV footage showed a man carrying a backpack moments before the explosion. Paramedics pronounced the suspected attacker, a man in his…

Actor Michael Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge US actor Michael Madsen was arrested on Saturday for domestic battery, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to a “family disturbance” in Malibu, where a woman alleged that her husband, Madsen, pushed her and locked her out of their home. Madsen, known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, was released on a $20,000 bond. The 66-year-old has not made a public statement, and the investigation is ongoing, with the case set to be forwarded to the Van Nuys Superior Court. A representative for…

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 convention speech, President Joe Biden acknowledged the protesters’ concerns, stating that “a lot of innocent people are being killed, on both sides,” and called for…

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 and a call to vote for Trump. The post angered many of Swift’s fans, who accused Trump of spreading misinformation. Swift has not endorsed any…

Kylian Mbappe endures miserable Real Madrid debut Kylian Mbappe endured a poor La Liga debut with a lacklustre 1-1 away draw at RCD Mallorca on Sunday. Mbappe failed to have an impact, looked isolated at times and is clearly still trying to build up chemistry with his teammates after he joined the club this summer. His best moments came from the left wing – and he made some interesting runs – but never really got a chance to make something happen. Mbappe was playing his first Spanish top-flight match for Real Madrid and was making his second appearance after scoring…

The leading contenders to sign Chelsea outcasts Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell look to be on their way out of Stamford Bridge after falling out of favour under new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. The England internationals have been mainstays in the Chelsea team over the last few years but have failed to win over Maresca since he swapped Leicester City for the Premier League club. Just a few days before the start of the new season, Maresca brutally told Chilwell to end his five-year spell in west London and find a new club. ‘It’s quite…

How to see the rare blue supermoon tonight The UK will be treated to a rare blue supermoon on Monday night. So if you gaze up at the sky and notice the moon looks particularly special, your eyes are not deceiving you. Supermoons normally happen around three to four times a year and is the phenomenon which occurs when a full moon is at its closest point in orbit to Earth, therefore appearing even bigger in size. But this specific type of supermoon is actually even more unique due to how it also coincides with being a blue moon. Read…

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch reportedly missing after yacht sinks off Sicily At least one person has died and six others remain missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily during bad weather. British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is reportedly among those missing.  There were 22 people on board and only 15 people have so far been rescued including a child, aged 1. The captain of a nearby ship says he found 15 survivors in a life raft and alerted the coastguard. A wreck has been located at a depth of 50m (164ft) below the water’s surface.…