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Delano D’SOUZA

Hate crimes on the rise in the US: Homeland Security warns of heightened threat

INSIDE THE AMERICAS © FRANCE 24

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas rages, the number of hate crimes in the United States is on the rise. The Department of Homeland Security is warning of a heightened threat targeting Arabs, Muslims and Jews in the near to medium term. Vigils have been taking place after a Palestinian American child was stabbed to death by his neighbour in Chicago. The man has been charged with a hate crime. The Jewish community is also worried about the rise of anti-Semitism. This is especially the case in Pittsburgh, five years after a mass shooting at a synagogue there. Our correspondents Fanny Allard and Wassim Cornet report.

Also this week, Argentina's economy minister came out on top in the first round of the country's presidential election. Sergio Massa's strong showing came despite inflation rising to triple digits under his watch. In November, he will go head-to-head against populist Javier Milei, who has been billed as a mash-up of Donald Trump, Boris Johnson and Jair Bolsonaro. We take a look at the economic proposals put forward by both candidates.

Finally, Britney Spears has released her memoir. "The Woman in Me" tells the story of a child star who became a pop sensation and then suffered a meltdown in front of the world. We take a closer look.

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