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Shares drop in US and Asia as AI stocks slide Financial markets in the US and Asia experienced sharp declines as investors sold off technology stocks, particularly those related to artificial intelligence (AI). In New York, the S&P 500 dropped 2.3%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 3.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 1.2%. Major firms like Nvidia, Alphabet, Microsoft, Apple, and Tesla led the losses. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei index fell by 3%. AI chip giant Nvidia’s shares fell 6.8%, losing about 15% of its value over two weeks. Tesla’s stock dropped over 12% following disappointing financial results.…

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 States of America,” Netanyahu said. “Our fight is your fight, and our victory will be your victory,” he added. However, the event highlighted political divisions,…

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 candidate Donald Trump criticised Harris at a rally, calling her a “radical left lunatic,” with polls suggesting a close contest between Trump and Harris. Biden’s…

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 it detected, tracked, and intercepted two Russian TU-95 and two PRC H-6 military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on July…

Paris Olympics 2024 – A quick guide When and where Olympic Games start? The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will officially get underway this Friday evening, July 26, with the traditional opening ceremony. However, rugby sevens, handball and football are scheduled to start before. What time is the 2024 Olympic opening ceremony? The Olympics opening ceremony is expected to begin at 7.30pm in Paris, so 6.30pm UK time. Where can I watch the Olympics in the UK? While lots of coverage will be available for free on BBC and BBC iPlayer, Eurosport has the rights to full Olympic coverage this year.…

Canada Olympic football team sack coaches after using drone to spy on rivals The Canadian women’s football team have sacked two members of staff after they were accused of using a drone to ‘spy’ on New Zealand’s team ahead of the Paris Olympics. On Tuesday, the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) claimed that a drone caught flying over and filming their training camp belonged to a member of Canada’s side. Defending Olympic champions Canada play New Zealand in their opening group game of Paris 2024 on Thursday afternoon. The NZOC, who said they were ‘deeply shocked and disappointed’, reported the…

Three people killed in double car crash on A13 motorway in Rainham | UK News Three people have been killed after their car hit another vehicle that had been brought to a halt by a previous crash minutes earlier. But before officers reached the scene on the A13 close to the Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve, another car smashed into one of the vehicles involved. All three victims were declared dead there a short time later. A fourth person was taken to hospital but has since been discharged. No arrests have been made. The incident took place within the Metropolitan Police…

Heathrow flights cancelled after rush hour Elizabeth line delays | UK News Transport networks across the UK are feeling the heat with school summer holidays now in full swing. Flights have been cancelled for the second day at London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports, while disruption has also hit rail networks in the capital. London commuters faced rush-hour after trains were suspended on the Elizabeth line on Wednesday. Chaos hit during the morning commute, with the entire Abbey Wood-Paddington section suspended due to an electricity supply failure. @MayorofLondon @TfL the Elizabeth Line for a new line has so many delays it’s…

Heathrow flights cancelled after rush hour Elizabeth line delays | UK News Transport networks across the UK are feeling the heat with school summer holidays now in full swing. Flights have been cancelled for the second day at London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports, while disruption has also hit rail networks in the capital. London commuters faced rush-hour after trains were suspended on the Elizabeth line on Wednesday. Chaos hit during the morning commute, with the entire Abbey Wood-Paddington section suspended due to an electricity supply failure. Broken down vehicle on the M25 Drivers were warned of severe delays on the…

Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Hackney as knifeman on the run | UK News The boy, believed to be 15, was found with fatal stab wounds in Hackney, on a street near Benthal Primary School. Officers were called to Stellman Close to reports of a stabbing at about 4pm, the Metropolitan Police said. The incident happened in a busy area during the day, and the suspect is believed to have run away. Officers are still in the process of informing the child’s next of kin. Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway said: ‘The death of a child is devastating and my…