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UNITED STATES

Vice-president's residence attacked

US Vice-President JD Vance confirmed on Monday that his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, was broken into, noting that he was not at home when the incident occurred. Secret Service agents said they detained a suspect shortly after midnight, and law enforcement officials identified the suspect as a 26-year-old man, according to local media. The Vance home is located in one of Cincinnati's oldest neighborhoods, on hills overlooking the city. Throughout Vance's vice presidency, protesters have gathered outside the home, clashing at one point last spring with Vance himself.

UNITED KINGDOM

Palestinian embassy in London opens

The Palestinian embassy in Britain officially opened on Monday in London after Britain announced the recognition of the State of Palestine in September last year. The embassy, formerly the Palestinian mission in Britain, is located in the Hammersmith area of west London. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Palestinian Ambassador to Britain Husam Zomlot described the establishment of the embassy as a "historic moment". British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sept 21 that his government has recognized the State of Palestine, calling for a shift back to a two-state solution.

Xinhua - Agencies