Harris wins Illinois Vice President Kamala Harris will win Illinois. There are 19 electoral votes at stake in the State of Illinois. It takes at least 270 electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election and will be decided by the which swing states the candidates win. Who won in 2020: President Joe Biden carried the state and won the general election.
Voting starts in North Carolina in blustery windy morning. Makeshift tents make up election booths in North Carolina, one of the areas most devastated areas by Hurricane Helene.
At least 10 people were killed when Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Flores Island in Indonesia early Monday, officials reported. The eruption began just before midnight, sending lava and rocks toward nearby villages, and causing significant damage to homes.
What seems like a last minute thing, Anti-Trump protesters picket in Michigan during Trump rally to distract the Trump campaigners and his millions of supporters. Anti-Trump protesters picket in Michigan A few protesters have turned up outside where Donald Trump will hold his final rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They said they were confident that Michigan – one of the key swing states – would go blue in large part because of women’s reproductive rights…
Lahore schools close as pollution hits record level Severe air pollution in Lahore has led authorities to close all primary schools for a week as the city grapples with record-breaking smog levels. Starting Monday, half of office workers are expected to work from home under a “green lockdown” plan aimed at reducing emissions. Other anti-pollution measures include banning engine-powered rickshaws and requiring filters for street vendors who barbecue. Lahore, Pakistan’s second-largest city, recently ranked first…
Crypto is is on the verge of becoming mainstream, according to Jonathan Steinberg, founder and CEO of asset manager WisdomTree. In a recent interview on CNBC, Steinberg highlighted the factors driving adoption of cryptocurrencies, including regulatory clarity, publicly-traded cryptocurrency funds, and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). Steinberg is basing his theory on the support presidential candidate Donald Trump’s gave crypto in recent speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference. Trump’s ambitious tone US political leaders…
At least 55 killed in Gaza; Israel resumes raids across Lebanon resuming raids across Lebanon. Netanyahu callously dismisses the death toll in a speech and says the Israeli military casualty numbers in Lebanon are acceptable. Whilst fanatically Israelis call for the extermination of Palestine and Lebanon. His raging onslaught in the middle east has taken the death toll to new unprecedented levels. Latest from Gaza As we bring you the latest from Gaza the numbers…
Biggest typhoon in 30 years hits Taiwan Typhoon Kong-rey, the biggest storm to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, made landfall on the island’s eastern coast, forcing schools and workplaces to close and disrupting daily life. The typhoon struck with winds exceeding 200 km/h, comparable to a Category 4 hurricane, before weakening to a moderate typhoon by evening. Authorities reported at least one death—a woman killed by a falling tree—and over 70 injuries. Power outages…
Botswana ruling party booted out of power after 58 years Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has been voted out after 58 years in power. Early election results show the BDP secured only one parliamentary seat, while the opposition coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), led by human rights lawyer Duma Boko, has won 20 seats. The UDC is projected to surpass the 31-seat majority needed to form the government, positioning Boko…
Australian man acquitted in British woman’s death during home break-in An Australian man has been acquitted of murdering Emma Lovell, a British woman who was fatally stabbed during a Boxing Day break-in at her home near Brisbane in 2022. After a three-day trial, the judge concluded there was insufficient evidence to prove the man, who was 17 at the time, knew his co-accused was carrying a knife during the incident. Lovell, a 41-year-old mother of…
Argentina President sacks Foreign Minister over Cuba vote Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has dismissed Foreign Minister Diana Mondino after Argentina supported a United Nations vote to lift the longstanding US embargo on Cuba. Argentina joined 187 nations favouring the non-binding resolution, while only the US and Israel opposed it. This marks the first instance since Milei took office that Argentina diverged from US and Israeli positions. Following the firing, Mondino was replaced by Argentina’s ambassador…
Another deadly Israeli strike killed more than 110 Palestinians in Beit Lahiya. An attack the United States called “horrifying”. For the United States to comment against Israel would sum up the devastation Israel has caused in its latest deadly strike on Palestinian civilians. US tracking nearly 500 incidents of civilian harm during Gaza war: Report US State Department officials have identified nearly 500 potential incidents during the genocide in Gaza of civilian harm during Israel’s…
Victims of the flash floods in Spain are beginning to coming to terms with what has happened in the last 24 hours. One survivor said ‘I thought we would end up in the sea’ as the survivors of the flash floods in Spain come to terms with devastation of the natural disaster that has destroyed two regions of Spain. At least 70 people have died due to flooding in the eastern Spanish province, as confirmed…
At least people 72 killed in Spanish flash floods in Valencia and Seville in what King Felipe VI of Spain has described as tragic speaks of “enormous destruction” to infrastructure and warns there is difficulty accessing some area. Earlier, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez promised residents in affected areas “we won’t abandon you” – but warned this “devastating episode is not over” and has promised to rebuild infrastructure that has been destroyed. Flash floods in Valencia Footage of the…
In Today’s Budget the chancellor announced an extra £1.5bn for the NI Executive boosting Northern Ireland Office’s budget. Stormont will receive £18.2 billion in 2025-26, including an additional £1.5 billion through the Barnett formula. £1.2 billion for its resource budget and £270 million to its capital budget. There will also be a boost to the Northern Ireland Office’s budget – with the vast majority going to the “important priorities related to Northern Ireland’s legacy of…
Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Argentina Rescue teams in Villa Gesell, Argentina, are urgently working to find survivors after the 10-story Dubrovnik hotel collapsed, leaving one confirmed dead and potentially trapping up to 15 people. The collapse happened early Tuesday, with neighbours describing it as a “horror movie.” So far, one elderly man’s body has been recovered, and one woman has been rescued. The hotel was undergoing unauthorised renovations, halted by authorities…
Bolivian government denies alleged assassination attempt of Evo Morales The Bolivian government has denied claims by former President Evo Morales that it orchestrated an attack on his life. Morales alleged that his car came under heavy gunfire in Cochabamba on Sunday night, sharing a video on social media that appeared to show bullet holes in his vehicle’s windshield. He called it a targeted assassination attempt. However, Bolivia’s Interior Minister Eduardo del Castillo refuted these claims,…
At least 60 killed in Lebanon, including children, in Israeli airstrikes Lebanon’s health ministry has reported at least 60 fatalities following Israeli air strikes on the Bekaa Valley, a region known for its Hezbollah presence. Among the deceased were two children, with another 58 people injured. Rescue operations are still ongoing in the area, officials said. The strikes targeted 12 areas within the Baalbek region, which the area’s governor, Bachie Khodr, called the “most violent”…
Iran executes German-Iranian dissident Iran has executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a German-Iranian dissident convicted of “leading terror operations,” according to state media reports. Sharmahd, a US resident, was sentenced to death last year on charges of “corruption on Earth,” with authorities alleging he led a pro-monarchist group based in the United States. His family, however, insists he was only a spokesperson for the group. Germany’s foreign minister had previously warned Iran that executing a German citizen…
Venezuela blasts Brazil over Brics membership block Venezuela has sharply criticised Brazil’s veto of its bid to join the Brics group, calling it an “immoral aggression.” The decision, made during the Brics summit in Russia, has strained relations between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Tensions have risen since Venezuela’s July presidential election, in which Maduro claimed victory despite reports suggesting opposition candidate Edmundo González won by a landslide.…
Canada announces immigration cuts to ‘pause population growth’ Canada has announced a sharp reduction in immigration targets to curb population growth and allow provinces to address housing and social service strains. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government will lower the number of permanent residents allowed in 2025 from 500,000 to 395,000—a 21% decrease. By 2027, the goal will fall further to 365,000 new permanent residents. The PM acknowledged his government “didn’t get the balance quite right”…
Cuba extends shutdowns amid power blackouts and Hurricane damage Cuba has extended the closure of all non-essential workplaces and schools through Sunday due to a severe power shortage and the aftermath of Hurricane Oscar. The shutdown will only exempt vital services like hospitals, as the government works to restore electricity. The island lost power last Friday when its largest power plant failed, collapsing the entire grid. The situation worsened over the weekend as Hurricane Oscar…
Turkey strikes PKK targets after deadly gun attack Turkey’s military launched strikes on Kurdish militant group PKK sites in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday night, following a deadly attack near Ankara that killed at least five people. The Turkish government blamed the PKK for the assault, which took place at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), about 40 km from the capital. Footage showed two attackers firing guns at the TAI entrance. While no group claimed responsibility,…
10 people have been killed in a terrorist attack in Türkiye.Some footage of the attack has emergedTurkiye #Turkey pic.twitter.com/aYqtDfY5mN— विवादित इंसान (@i_am_aashusir) October 23, 2024 Turkey attack latest: At least 5 dead in terror attack in Turkey Turkey suffered a suspected terrorist attack today in which at least 5 people have been killed and a further 22 people injured.
Man held over shooting of Mexican priest Mexican police have arrested a man accused of murdering Father Marcelo Pérez, a Roman Catholic priest and human rights advocate in Chiapas. Father Marcelo was shot on Sunday after celebrating Mass in San Cristóbal de las Casas, with witnesses reporting two men on a motorbike carried out the attack. Authorities identified the suspect as Edgar N, a local drug dealer. Father Marcelo was known for his efforts to…
