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America One News
28 Jul 2024
#politics
The Telegraph: Hamas sends hostage torture video with direct warning to Israeli minister
Hamas is using videos of tortured Israeli hostages to pressure Israel into easing conditions for Palestinian prisoners. The situation escalates as Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir hardens policies, igniting a rift with intelligence agencies worried about sparking further conflict.
While tensions rise, Ben-Gvir, known for his extreme views, claims the suffering of hostages legitimizes more stringent measures against Palestinians. His stubborn stance and social media fixation jeopardize peace efforts, leaving a grim tableau of politics and pain.
Times Of Israel: Harris presidential campaign raises $200m, signs up 170,000 volunteers in first week
Kamala Harris is raking in the dough, pulling in $200 million as she gears up to face Trump, buoyed by Biden's exit and a wave of first-time donors. With over 170,000 volunteers and backing from big Democratic names, her campaign is shifting into high gear.
As Election Day looms in 100 days, Harris acknowledges the close race ahead. The Democratic tide is turning, and with super PACs swelling the coffers, she’s far from the underdog status she claims. The stakes have never been higher.
Times Of Israel: Doug Emhoff is gunning to become America’s first first gentleman
When Biden exited the race, Doug Emhoff found out late, after a SoulCycle class and a borrowed phone confirmed the news. Moments turned chaotic as he connected with his wife, Kamala Harris, readying for her campaign's rapid launch amid shifting political tides.
Emhoff embraces his role and champions his wife's message, tackling assumptions about their family life and her leadership. With family ties and platform themes intersecting, he's poised for the upcoming fight against Trump, emphasizing freedom and unity in a divided atmosphere.
#society
The Telegraph: Elderly Germans forced to keep working by meagre state pension
In Bismarck's era, pensions were meant to give a decent twilight, but fast forward, they’re the cruel joke in modern Germany. A million seniors are grinding away just to scrape by, as meager payouts siphon away dignity and security, with calls for reform echoing louder.
Sahra Wagenknecht is ready to take on the establishment, urging Germany to mimic Austria's more generous pension model. With many retirees barely making ends meet, she’s tapping into a simmering discontent, demanding respect for their hard-earned contributions.
Fox News: Donald Trump jumps to defend female Secret Service agent who 'shielded' him from assassination
At a St. Cloud rally, Trump lauded a Secret Service agent who shielded him during an assassination attempt, rebuking critics who mocked her height. He called her brave and dedicated, defending her against scathing online remarks from pundits about female agents' roles.
Following the incident, scrutiny of the Secret Service intensified, leading to the resignation of its director amid calls for accountability and a congressional investigation into the security breach.
The Telegraph: Putin’s ‘family values’ tsar ‘leaves Orthodox priest husband for billionaire’
Maria Lvova-Belova, Putin's commissioner for children's rights, has allegedly traded her priest husband for Russian billionaire Konstantin Malofeev, stirring scandal amid her pro-family image. Accused of hypocrisy, she continues to promote Kremlin ideals, even amidst an ICC warrant for her arrest.
While she preaches family values and supports the Ukraine invasion, whispers of her personal life contrast sharply with her public persona— a convoluted tale of power, betrayal, and moral ambiguity in Putin's Russia.
#foreignaffairs
Times Of Israel: Mossad chief meets negotiators in Rome after Israel submits new hostage deal draft
In a tense atmosphere, Mossad chief David Barnea met in Rome with U.S., Egyptian, and Qatari negotiators to discuss a controversial hostage release deal with Hamas. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu returned early from Washington, shaken by the deaths of children in a Hezbollah rocket attack.
Doubts swirl around Netanyahu’s latest demands, seen as potential roadblocks. Critics argue his conditions—geared towards security—could jeopardize lives, casting a shadow over the fragile negotiations.
#economy
Le Monde: Paris 2024: No console video game for this Olympics
The glory days of Olympic video games are fading, with rising production costs and tight sale windows choking profits. From 1992 to 2020, official games dominated but the trend is running dry, showcasing a cruel twist of fate for the anticipated Paris 2024 title.
Nintendo's Mario and Sonic saved the day for a while, turning a child-friendly lens on competition. But gamers now find themselves searching store shelves in vain, facing a stark reality: the Olympics and video games may just be a match that’s lost its spark.
#culture
GB News: 'It wasn't a show, it was propaganda!' French MEP slams 'WOKE' Olympics opening ceremony
The 2024 Paris Olympics kicked off with a contentious ceremony that featured a parody of The Last Supper, inciting outrage from French MEPs who labeled it as "woke propaganda." They claimed it misrepresented France and disrespected Christian heritage.
Critics argue the show prioritized progressive ideals over cultural pride, leaving viewers divided. Following the backlash, organizers issued an apology, insisting their intent was to promote community tolerance.
#crime
GB News: Two men killed in horror plane crash in North Yorkshire
Two young men, a pilot and his passenger, met their end in an ill-fated two-seater aircraft, crashing into a North Yorkshire field. The morning sun bore witness as emergency services responded, but fate had already sealed their grim outcome.
Investigators are now left to untangle the mystery of their last flight, while loved ones mourn the tragic loss.