Wed Sep 18 03:06:52 UTC 2024: ## News Headlines: US Politics & International Events

**US Presidential Race Heats Up**

The US presidential race continues to be a hot topic, with fierce debates, security concerns, and personal attacks dominating headlines.

* **Trump and Harris Clashes Continue:** The two candidates, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, have engaged in heated debates, with Trump refusing to participate in a second showdown. Harris has been criticized for her handling of certain topics, with Trump accusing her of being “soft on crime.”
* **Trump’s Security Concerns:** The US Secret Service has tightened security around Biden following a recent gun attack targeting him.
* **Trump’s Legal Troubles:** The FBI is investigating Trump, who has refused to surrender, leading to reactions from both Harris and JD Vance.
* **Harris and Trump Debate Coverage:** ABC’s coverage of the Trump-Harris debate highlighted personal attacks, accusations against Putin, and the Israel-Hamas war.

**India: Accidents, Crimes, and Political Developments**

* **Lawyer Rams Car Into Kachori Shop:** A lawyer in Delhi rammed his Mercedes into a Kachori shop, injuring six people.
* **Telangana Police Brutality:** A video of a Telangana police officer being punched and dragged by villagers has gone viral.
* **Viral Videos:** Several incidents have been captured on camera, including a crane dragging a car with senior citizens inside, a husband shooting his influencer wife, and thieves stealing jewellery.
* **Goons at Toll Plaza:** A video of goons abusing a toll plaza employee in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral. One assailant is reportedly the brother of an MLA.
* **Violence and Misconduct:** Multiple videos showcase violence and misconduct, including a man assaulting a youth with a stick, a doctor misbehaving with a home guard, and goons thrashing a Dalit youth.

**International News**

* **Putin’s Pledge to Russian Speakers in Ukraine:** Putin has pledged to support Russian speakers in Ukraine, claiming he will “fight for” them.
* **Ukraine’s Incursion Failure:** Putin claims Ukraine’s Kursk incursion has failed to achieve its objectives.
* **Putin’s Support for Harris?** In a surprising move, Putin has announced support for Kamala Harris in the US elections.

**Haryana Politics:**

* **Wrestlers Join Congress:** Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia, prominent wrestlers, have joined the Congress party, raising speculation that Sakshi Malik may follow suit.

**Bangladesh Floods:**

* **India’s Involvement in Bangladesh Floods?** The MEA has criticized CNN’s report suggesting India’s involvement in the Bangladesh floods.

**Kolkata Rape Case:**

* **Protests and Violence:** Protests over the recent rape case in Kolkata turned violent, leading to police intervention.
* **Shocking Confession:** The accused, Sanjay Roy, made a shocking confession during a lie-detector test.

**US Politics: Beyond the Campaign**

* **Trump’s Town Hall Event:** Trump held a town hall event in Michigan, with key takeaways about his campaign strategies and plans for the future.
* **Kamala Harris’s Breakfast Preferences:** A news article highlighted Kamala Harris’s favorite breakfast choices.
* **Kamala Harris and Sean “Diddy” Combs:** A MAGA account shared an old tweet where Kamala Harris thanked Diddy, amid sex trafficking charges against him.
* **Deepfakes and the Streisand Effect:** Musk re-shared a parody AI video of Kamala Harris after California banned deepfakes.
* **Trump’s Security:** Trump mentioned his security concerns after a second assassination attempt in a recent rally.
* **Sarah Huckabee Sanders:** Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders faced criticism for allegedly “shaming” Kamala Harris.

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