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Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron used a party event to express pride in English and British identity, urging members to reclaim national symbols from extreme nationalist groups. He emphasized unity and pride in the country's heritage while contrasting the party with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The event highlighted a shift in the Liberal Democrats' approach to national pride.
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Tim Farron, a former Liberal Democrat leader, spoke at the party's conference in Bournemouth.
He encouraged party members to reclaim patriotism from extreme nationalist groups.
Farron used symbols like the English flag and the song "Land of Hope and Glory" during his speech.
The Liberal Democrats are trying to position themselves as true patriots in contrast to Reform UK's Nigel Farage.
A "plastic patriot" depiction of Farage was included in welcome packs for journalists at the event.
The party's event included flag-waving displays, a marching band, and speeches emphasizing British values.
A separate protest and counter-protest occurred involving national flags in Bournemouth.
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Hungary's Foreign Minister has asked the European Union to officially label the antifa movement as a "terrorist" group. This request follows incidents in Europe that Hungary claims are linked to antifa activities. The Hungarian minister referenced the US's approach to antifa as a model for the EU to consider.
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Hungary's foreign minister, Peter Szijjarto, sent a letter to the EU foreign affairs chief asking to label antifa as a "terrorist" group.
Szijjarto claims that antifa is linked to violent incidents in Germany, France, Italy, and Hungary.
He mentioned an Italian activist, Ilaria Salis, who was arrested in Budapest but gained immunity after being elected to the European Parliament.
Szijjarto cited US President Donald Trump's move to categorize antifa as a "major terrorist organisation" as a similar action for the EU to consider.
Antifa is described as a decentralised network of left-wing activists, not a single organization.
Trump previously considered designating antifa a terrorist organization during US protests in 2020.
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India has expressed concern about a new $100,000 fee for US skilled worker visas, which President Trump ordered to start on September 21. Many Indian workers use these H-1B visas, making up over 70% of those issued. The Indian government worries this change could disrupt families and cause wider issues.
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The US announced a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants set to start on September 21.
Indian workers receive over 70% of H-1B visas issued by the US.
The Indian government warned the fee could cause family disruptions.
The new rule does not affect current visas or renewal applications.
The US said some visas were being misused, citing concerns about wage undercutting and job outsourcing.
A provision allows for exemptions from the fee if it's in the national interest.
Many US tech companies advised their H-1B employees to stay in or return to the US before the fee takes effect.
India and the US are in ongoing trade discussions, with India's commerce minister set to visit the US for talks.
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The twin towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris have reopened to the public six years after a fire severely damaged the building. A major restoration effort has been underway to repair the damage and restore the cathedral, with the towers being the latest part to be completed. French President Emmanuel Macron officially reopened the towers.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral's twin towers in Paris have officially reopened.
The reopening comes six years after a fire damaged part of the cathedral in 2019.
The central part of the cathedral was reopened in December 2024.
A significant restoration project has been ongoing to repair and restore the cathedral.
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the reopening of the towers.
The fire had forced the closure of parts of this historic building.
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Taylor Swift is releasing a movie, "The Life of a Showgirl," that will be shown in theaters from October 3 to October 5. The movie features the premiere of a new music video and additional content related to her upcoming album, also called "The Life of a Showgirl."
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Taylor Swift's film "The Life of a Showgirl" premieres in theaters from October 3 to October 5.
The film includes the world premiere of the music video for her new song, "The Fate of Ophelia."
Fans will see behind-the-scenes footage and lyric videos.
Swift uses AMC Theatres for this release, partnering with over 540 locations in North America.
The movie will also screen in theaters across Mexico, Canada, and Europe.
No ads or trailers will play before the movie.
"The Eras Tour" concert film, a previous collaboration with AMC, earned over $261 million.
This is Swift's first album since buying back her master recordings in May.
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Qatar asked Israel for an apology after Israel carried out an airstrike in Doha that killed six people, including a Qatari security officer. The apology request is delaying Qatar's role in mediating a peace deal between Israel and Gaza. The United States views Qatari mediation as important to resolving the conflict and releasing hostages.
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Qatar wants Israel to apologize for a recent airstrike in Doha that killed six people.
Five members of Hamas and one Qatari security officer died in the strike.
Qatar's role as a mediator in Gaza peace talks is on hold until the apology is issued.
The U.S. believes that without Qatar's help, reaching a peace deal will be tough.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Qatar of giving shelter to terrorists.
Israel underestimated the impact of its strike on Qatar and caused regional tensions.
Qatar's Emir mentioned the need for an apology in meetings with high-level U.S. officials.
The Qatari apology request includes a focus on the Qatari security officer's death.
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A man in Pakistan has been charged with the murder of 17-year-old Sana Yousaf, a popular TikTok star. Umar Hayat, who was arrested shortly after Yousaf's death, has pleaded not guilty in court.
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Sana Yousaf was a 17-year-old social media influencer in Pakistan with over two million TikTok followers after her death.
Umar Hayat, 22, was charged with her murder and has confessed to police but pleaded not guilty in court.
The incident happened in June when Hayat allegedly broke into Yousaf's home, shot her, took her phone, and ran away.
Hayat and Yousaf knew each other, with reports saying Yousaf had rejected Hayat's advances.
Social media debates and condolences followed her death, discussing women's safety and presence online in Pakistan.
TikTok is a popular platform in Pakistan, especially among women who use it to build an audience and earn income.
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Brazil has officially joined the case brought by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of "genocide" in Gaza. Brazil, alongside other countries, is intervening in the case to point out alleged violations of the Genocide Convention of 1948. The case process will continue as South Africa and Israel are asked to provide written responses to Brazil's intervention.
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Brazil joined South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ, alleging genocide in Gaza.
The ICJ confirmed Brazil's intervention using Article 63 of its statute.
Brazil claims Israel is violating the Genocide Convention of 1948.
Other countries like Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and Turkiye have also joined the case.
The ICJ issued a temporary order in January 2024 for Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza and to allow humanitarian aid.
The ICJ has ruled that Israel’s presence in Palestinian territories is illegal and amounts to annexation.
Despite international criticism, Israel continues actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
The US continues to support Israel and rejects the ICJ case, imposing sanctions on ICC members.
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Joanna Page, an actress known for her role in "Gavin and Stacey," stated in her new book that she was groped by a TV host after being warned about his behavior. She decided not to reveal the host's identity for legal reasons.
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Joanna Page is an actress from "Gavin and Stacey."
She claimed she was warned by a female producer about a TV host who could be "handsy."
Page reported that during filming, the host groped her.
She confronted the host, which stopped his behavior.
Page mentioned this experience in her autobiography titled "Lush!"
She chose not to name the TV host due to legal concerns.
Joanna Page also works on a BBC podcast and has appeared in several films.
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Sonny Curtis, the songwriter known for hits like "I Fought the Law" and the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show, passed away at 88. Curtis, who was a part of the band The Crickets and a key figure in early rock music, influenced many artists and left a lasting impact on American music and television.
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Sonny Curtis was a well-known songwriter and guitarist.
He wrote "I Fought the Law" and the theme for The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
The Crickets, the band Curtis was part of, included Buddy Holly.
Curtis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
"I Fought the Law" gained popularity with The Bobby Fuller Four and was covered by multiple famous artists.
Curtis' music stretched across multiple genres and decades.
He was born in Texas during the Great Depression to a cotton farming family.
Curtis is survived by his wife Louise and daughter Sarah.
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Dutch police used a water cannon to break up an anti-immigration protest in The Hague after some protestors threw objects at police. The protest occurred just over a month before national elections in the Netherlands, organized by a right-wing activist against asylum seekers. The demonstration drew thousands, and a police car was set on fire.
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Dutch police used a water cannon to control a demonstration in The Hague.
Protestors threw bottles and rocks at police, prompting the police action.
The demonstration split, with some participants blocking a highway.
The protest was organized by right-wing activist Els Rechts against asylum seekers.
The protest happened about a month before the Dutch national elections on October 29.
Thousands attended the protest; at least one police car was set on fire.
Far-right Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders was invited but did not attend.
Wilders condemned the violence and criticized the use of force against police.
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Data shows that right-wing extremist violence in the U.S. is more frequent and deadly than violence from left-wing groups. Recent tensions include the assassination of a conservative activist, while political violence is perceived to be on the rise overall. There are challenges in defining and tracking political violence due to differing definitions and removed studies.
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President Donald Trump stated that leftist groups in the U.S. are responsible for significant violence.
Right-wing extremists commit the majority of violent attacks and cause most fatalities from domestic terrorism in the U.S.
Reports show that political violence is increasing and includes threats against election workers.
Definitions of "political violence" vary, complicating data gathering and comparison.
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security define domestic violent extremism as violent acts aiming to influence government or intimidate civilians.
Academic datasets may define and capture incidents of political violence differently, leading to possible discrepancies in data.
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London Fashion Week concluded with several high-profile events and participants. Notable appearances included Dame Prue Leith in a parachute dress and Romeo Beckham making his runway debut. The event featured various shows by brands and designers, hosted in diverse and historic locations across London.
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London Fashion Week ended on Monday, showcasing British and international designs.
Dame Prue Leith wore a dress made from a red parachute at the Vin + Omi show.
Romeo Beckham made his runway debut at the H&M show, wearing a black leather jacket.
The event opened with H&M's show at 180 Strand, attended by over 700 guests.
Performances included singer Lola Young, who sang two songs for the audience.
Locations for the shows included Battersea Power Station, the Royal Opera House, and historic churches.
Irish designer Paul Costello showcased 1960s-inspired designs in pastel colors.
Oxfam hosted a runway event highlighting second-hand clothing.
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Ukraine reports that a large-scale Russian aerial attack killed at least three people and injured over 30. Russia and Ukraine have engaged in cross-border drone raids, with each side claiming hits on key facilities. Tensions in the region continue to rise as Moscow increases its attacks, while NATO countries express concerns over airspace violations.
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Ukraine says a Russian aerial attack killed at least three people and injured more than 30.
The attack targeted multiple regions in Ukraine and included a missile hit on a residential building.
Ukraine's air force reports that Russia used 619 drones and missiles in the attack.
Ukraine claims to have damaged Russian oil refineries in Saratov and Samara regions.
Cross-border drone attacks have increased, with both Ukraine and Russia targeting each other's infrastructure.
Ukraine and its allies are calling for a ceasefire, while Russia continues its attacks.
Russian jets allegedly violated Estonian airspace, prompting concerns among NATO members.
Ukraine plans for President Volodymyr Zelensky to meet with US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly.
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Two strong earthquakes, with magnitudes of 5.2 and 5.1, hit near the South Sandwich Islands in the southern Atlantic Ocean. The earthquakes occurred in a region known for frequent seismic activity, but there were no reports of damage or injuries as the area has no human population.
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The earthquakes struck off the South Sandwich Islands on Saturday.
The magnitudes were 5.2 and 5.1, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The area is a British Overseas Territory located near Antarctica.
The earthquakes occurred in a region with significant seismic risks due to tectonic activity.
No damage or injuries were reported since the islands are not inhabited.
The South Sandwich Islands lie at the intersection of major tectonic boundaries.
Other regions with similar tectonic conditions have also seen recent earthquake events.
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The U.S. military executed a fourth strike on a vessel in international waters that was suspected of transporting drugs. President Trump stated that the vessel was linked to a terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking. The strike occurred in the U.S. military southern command area, with no harm to U.S. forces.
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The U.S. military conducted a strike on a vessel on Friday.
This is the fourth strike in recent weeks against drug traffickers near Venezuela.
President Trump announced the strike and shared a video on Truth Social.
The vessel was in international waters and linked to a terrorist organization, according to Trump.
Three individuals on the vessel were killed in the operation.
No U.S. forces were injured during the strike.
Trump claimed the vessel was moving drugs intended for the U.S.
The U.S. has deployed seven warships near Venezuela for these operations.
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The armed group Hamas released a photo of 48 Israeli captives in Gaza, amid ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza City. Israel aims to retrieve all captives while Hamas warns that military actions threaten the captives' safety. The conflict has led to significant casualties and has sparked protests in Israel against the government's handling of the situation.
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Hamas posted a photo of 48 Israeli captives, calling it a "farewell picture."
The image refers to Ron Arad, an Israeli air force captain who went missing in 1986.
Israeli military operations are ongoing in Gaza City, with a focus on retrieving captives.
Israeli authorities believe about 20 captives are alive in Gaza.
Hamas warns that increasing Israeli attacks endanger the captives.
Protests have occurred in Israel, with demands for a comprehensive deal to end the conflict.
Over 65,000 Palestinians have died, and more than 166,000 have been injured since the conflict started in October 2023.
Since March 18, the continued conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement in Gaza City.
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The U.S. military, under President Donald Trump, conducted its third lethal strike on a vessel alleged to be involved in drug smuggling in the Caribbean. The strike reportedly targeted a boat linked to a terrorist organization involved in drug trafficking. Details about the vessel's origin and the exact location of the strike were not provided.
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The U.S. conducted a third fatal strike on a suspected drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean.
President Trump stated the boat was affiliated with a designated terrorist group.
The strike resulted in the deaths of three individuals on the vessel.
President Trump shared a video showing the boat being struck and sinking.
The U.S. previously conducted similar strikes against vessels linked to drug trafficking.
There is debate about the legality of using military force for these purposes.
Some critics and human rights groups question the executive authority to carry out such actions.
The strikes have raised tensions with Venezuela, prompting accusations of ulterior motives.
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The article discusses the reactions people had to the author's "Free Palestine" hoodie while traveling. The writer details encounters with people who were supportive of the message during their travels in Uzbekistan, Turkey, and the United States. The piece highlights varied international perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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The author traveled by train from Samarkand to Bukhara in Uzbekistan.
An Uzbek train attendant showed support for the author's "Free Palestine" hoodie.
The attendant warned the author about a train section with Israeli tourists.
Official reports state over 65,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip in less than two years, including nearly 20,000 children.
Other positive reactions came from people in the Istanbul airport and at Dulles International Airport.
A U.S. TSA agent expressed support for the author's clothing choice and mentioned reading works by historian Ilan Pappe.
The author notes multiple supportive encounters with strangers while wearing the hoodie during travels.
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