At least 21&nbsp;individuals were killed in a fire at a house north of Gaza City on Thursday, the head of a nearby hospital told AFP.&nbsp;

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Salah Abu Laila, the director of the Indonesian Hospital in Jabalia, reported that "at least 20 bodies arrived," indicating that they had been "burned" in the fire.&nbsp;

Islamists from Hamas, who rule the Israeli-blocked Palestinian enclave, claimed there were multiple casualties from the firing but did not specify how many.&nbsp;

In response to the fire, Hussein Al-Sheikh, a top official with the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank, stated that the PA had pushed Israel to open the Erez gate between Gaza and Israel to allow for immediate medical evacuations of serious cases.

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Witnesses and videos that went viral on social media claimed that the entire residential structure in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip caught fire and burst into flames and smoke.&nbsp;

Witnesses reported hearing screams, but due to the fire's ferocity, they were unable to reach the victims to provide aid.&nbsp;

There are eight refugee camps with a combined population of 2.3 million people, and Jabalia is one of them.

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At least 21 individuals were killed in a fire at a house north of Gaza City on Thursday, the head of a nearby hospital told AFP. 21 dead (possibly more) in a fire that ate up a house in #Gaza tonight.

At least 21 individuals were killed in a fire at a house north of Gaza City on Thursday, the head of a nearby hospital told AFP. 21 dead (possibly more) in a fire that ate up a house in #Gaza tonight. Power shortages force people to use all sorts of alternatives, whether safe or not. May the victims rest in peace 😔pic.twitter.com/5asc12Qvyy — Belal Aldabbour (@Belalmd12) November 17, 2022 × Salah Abu Laila, the director of the Indonesian Hospital in Jabalia, reported that "at least 20 bodies arrived," indicating that they had been "burned" in the fire. Islamists from Hamas, who rule the Israeli-blocked Palestinian enclave, claimed there were multiple casualties from the firing but did not specify how many. In response to the fire, Hussein Al-Sheikh, a top official with the Palestinian Authority in the occupied West Bank, stated that the PA had pushed Israel to open the Erez gate between Gaza and Israel to allow for immediate medical evacuations of serious cases. Also Read: Kherson residents switch Russian SIM cards with Ukrainian ones Witnesses and videos that went viral on social media claimed that the entire residential structure in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip caught fire and burst into flames and smoke. Witnesses reported hearing screams, but due to the fire's ferocity, they were unable to reach the victims to provide aid. There are eight refugee camps with a combined population of 2.3 million people, and Jabalia is one of them. (with inputs from agencies)

At least 21 dead in Jabalia refugee camp fire in Gaza

Seven Democratic senators warned the Federal Trade Commission in a letter they wrote on Thursday that Twitter, which is now controlled by Elon Musk, was disregarding users' rights and urged the organisation to look into any violations of the consent decree it had signed with Twitter.&nbsp;

Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, among other senators, requested that the government consider taking enforcement steps against the business and, as necessary, specific executives.&nbsp;

The lawmakers wrote in a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, "Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, has taken alarming steps in recent weeks that have undermined the integrity and safety of the platform, and announced new features despite clear warnings those changes would be abused for fraud, scams, and dangerous impersonation."

The first two weeks of the billionaire's ownership of Twitter have been characterised by quick change and mayhem. The previous CEO of Twitter and other senior executives were swiftly ousted, and earlier this month, he laid off half of the company's workers.&nbsp;

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There have been worries that the turmoil may cause Twitter to break the terms of a May 2022 settlement with the American regulator, when Twitter agreed to enhance its privacy procedures and put the responsibility on individuals who held specific roles.&nbsp;

Last Monday, the FTC claimed it was "tracking recent Twitter developments with deep concern. No CEO or company is above the law, and companies must follow our consent decrees."

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Seven Democratic senators warned the Federal Trade Commission in a letter they wrote on Thursday that Twitter, which is now controlled by Elon Musk, was disregarding users' rights and urged the organisation to look into any violations of the consent decree it had signed with Twitter.

Seven Democratic senators warned the Federal Trade Commission in a letter they wrote on Thursday that Twitter, which is now controlled by Elon Musk, was disregarding users' rights and urged the organisation to look into any violations of the consent decree it had signed with Twitter. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Elizabeth Warren, among other senators, requested that the government consider taking enforcement steps against the business and, as necessary, specific executives. The lawmakers wrote in a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, "Twitter's new Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, has taken alarming steps in recent weeks that have undermined the integrity and safety of the platform, and announced new features despite clear warnings those changes would be abused for fraud, scams, and dangerous impersonation." The first two weeks of the billionaire's ownership of Twitter have been characterised by quick change and mayhem. The previous CEO of Twitter and other senior executives were swiftly ousted, and earlier this month, he laid off half of the company's workers. Also Read: Kherson residents switch Russian SIM cards with Ukrainian ones There have been worries that the turmoil may cause Twitter to break the terms of a May 2022 settlement with the American regulator, when Twitter agreed to enhance its privacy procedures and put the responsibility on individuals who held specific roles. Last Monday, the FTC claimed it was "tracking recent Twitter developments with deep concern. No CEO or company is above the law, and companies must follow our consent decrees." (with inputs from agencies)

United States: Democratic senators accuse Musk of undermining Twitter

Only days after being retaken by Ukrainian forces, hundreds of inhabitants of the recently liberated city of Kherson lined up in the rain on Thursday to replace the Russian SIM cards in their mobile phones with local ones, Reuters reported.&nbsp;

Svitlana Kostikova, a &nbsp;54-year-old local resident and seamstress, who said she had had no option but to use a Russian SIM card told Reuters, "We finally have our victory, we've been liberated. Glory to Ukraine, glory to the heroes."

"I deleted all of my apps, and then was forced by circumstances to use it, to have a connection," she added.

The Kyiv government has installed relay stations throughout the city because it claims that Russian troops destroyed the Kherson communications network before departing.

Local telecom companies, notably Kyivstar and Vodafone, set up booths around the city's main square where people could either get a free SIM card or pay to avoid the line.&nbsp;

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"My SIM card burned when my apartment was hit by a rocket. The whole building burned down, a four-storey building, 65 apartments," said Semyanova Liudmyla, 67, after picking up her free card.

Russian SIM cards were displayed by a local Kyivstar employee, who said that they had either been given away for free or sold by the Russian government during the occupation.

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Only days after being retaken by Ukrainian forces, hundreds of inhabitants of the recently liberated city of Kherson lined up in the rain on Thursday to replace the Russian SIM cards in their mobile phones with local ones, Reuters reported.

Only days after being retaken by Ukrainian forces, hundreds of inhabitants of the recently liberated city of Kherson lined up in the rain on Thursday to replace the Russian SIM cards in their mobile phones with local ones, Reuters reported. Svitlana Kostikova, a 54-year-old local resident and seamstress, who said she had had no option but to use a Russian SIM card told Reuters, "We finally have our victory, we've been liberated. Glory to Ukraine, glory to the heroes." "I deleted all of my apps, and then was forced by circumstances to use it, to have a connection," she added. The Kyiv government has installed relay stations throughout the city because it claims that Russian troops destroyed the Kherson communications network before departing. Local telecom companies, notably Kyivstar and Vodafone, set up booths around the city's main square where people could either get a free SIM card or pay to avoid the line. Also Read: Nancy Pelosi to step down as US House Democratic leader after two decades "My SIM card burned when my apartment was hit by a rocket. The whole building burned down, a four-storey building, 65 apartments," said Semyanova Liudmyla, 67, after picking up her free card. Russian SIM cards were displayed by a local Kyivstar employee, who said that they had either been given away for free or sold by the Russian government during the occupation. (with inputs from agencies)

Kherson residents switch Russian SIM cards with Ukrainian ones

Allen Weisselberg, a former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, appeared in court on Thursday, outlining how two of Donald Trump's children allegedly took part in a scheme to defraud tax authorities.

Weisselberg claimed that Donald Trump, or occasionally Eric Trump or Donald Trump Jr., wrote cheques totalling up to $100,000 to cover the cost of private school tuition of Weisselberg's grandchildren.&nbsp;

Weisselberg claimed that he subsequently gave the controller of the business the order to subtract $100,000 from his pay, enabling him to declare a lower income.&nbsp;

The Trumps signed copies of some of the cheques that were displayed in court.

Don't forget, I'm going to pay you back for this, Weisselberg claimed he promised Trump the first time he signed a tuition cheque. He claimed that the wage reduction served as payment.&nbsp;

Weisselberg, two Trump Organization businesses, and other defendants are charged with numerous counts of fraud and tax evasion.&nbsp;

In August, Weisselberg pleaded guilty to charges brought against him by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, which claimed he received more than $1.7 million in untaxed pay.

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Over the course of the first two days of evidence, Weisselberg, who is still employed by the Trump Organization, has detailed a long list of advantages he and other executives got, for which he claims their incomes were also decreased to avoid paying taxes.&nbsp;

He claimed that in the case of himself and many other executives, significant bonus payments made to the executives in the manner of independent contractors to Trump Organization firms served to offset the compensation decreases.

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Allen Weisselberg, a former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, appeared in court on Thursday, outlining how two of Donald Trump's children allegedly took part in a scheme to defraud tax authorities.

Allen Weisselberg, a former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, appeared in court on Thursday, outlining how two of Donald Trump's children allegedly took part in a scheme to defraud tax authorities. Weisselberg claimed that Donald Trump, or occasionally Eric Trump or Donald Trump Jr., wrote cheques totalling up to $100,000 to cover the cost of private school tuition of Weisselberg's grandchildren. Weisselberg claimed that he subsequently gave the controller of the business the order to subtract $100,000 from his pay, enabling him to declare a lower income. The Trumps signed copies of some of the cheques that were displayed in court. Don't forget, I'm going to pay you back for this, Weisselberg claimed he promised Trump the first time he signed a tuition cheque. He claimed that the wage reduction served as payment. Weisselberg, two Trump Organization businesses, and other defendants are charged with numerous counts of fraud and tax evasion. In August, Weisselberg pleaded guilty to charges brought against him by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, which claimed he received more than $1.7 million in untaxed pay. Also Read: Kherson residents switch Russian SIM cards with Ukrainian ones Over the course of the first two days of evidence, Weisselberg, who is still employed by the Trump Organization, has detailed a long list of advantages he and other executives got, for which he claims their incomes were also decreased to avoid paying taxes. He claimed that in the case of himself and many other executives, significant bonus payments made to the executives in the manner of independent contractors to Trump Organization firms served to offset the compensation decreases. (with inputs from agencies)

Trump Org ex-CFO Weisselberg testifies Trumps played role in defrauding tax authorities

United States&nbsp;Starbucks employees went on a strike&nbsp;at a number of unionised shops on Thursday; the walkout was intended to affect more than 100 stores and was in response to the coffee giant's strategy for negotiating union contracts.&nbsp;

The Starbucks Workers United-led one-day walkout dubbed the "Red Cup Rebellion," fell on a popular holiday when retailers gave away reusable cups with certain purchases.&nbsp;

Staff distributed red union cups to interested clients in place of the branded ones.&nbsp;

Near Times Square in New York, workers could be seen holding signs for Starbucks Workers United, a group that advocates for almost 7,000 employees nationwide.

"It's something that is worth fighting for," said Jay Tosa, an employee,&nbsp;to AFP.&nbsp;

According to a statement from Starbucks Workers United, the action is being taken "in response to Starbucks' union-busting tactics and refusal to bargain."&nbsp;

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Workers wanted the freedom to form a union without being intimidated, the organisation added.&nbsp;

The union expressed concern over pay and inconsistent scheduling, saying, "Unless Starbucks comes to the table and bargain in good faith for a fair contract, we can count for this to happen again."

(with inputs from agencies)

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United States Starbucks employees went on a strike at a number of unionised shops on Thursday; the walkout was intended to affect more than 100 stores and was in response to the coffee giant's strategy for negotiating union contracts.

United States Starbucks employees went on a strike at a number of unionised shops on Thursday; the walkout was intended to affect more than 100 stores and was in response to the coffee giant's strategy for negotiating union contracts. The Starbucks Workers United-led one-day walkout dubbed the "Red Cup Rebellion," fell on a popular holiday when retailers gave away reusable cups with certain purchases. Staff distributed red union cups to interested clients in place of the branded ones. Near Times Square in New York, workers could be seen holding signs for Starbucks Workers United, a group that advocates for almost 7,000 employees nationwide. "It's something that is worth fighting for," said Jay Tosa, an employee, to AFP. According to a statement from Starbucks Workers United, the action is being taken "in response to Starbucks' union-busting tactics and refusal to bargain." Also Read: Kherson residents switch Russian SIM cards with Ukrainian ones Workers wanted the freedom to form a union without being intimidated, the organisation added. The union expressed concern over pay and inconsistent scheduling, saying, "Unless Starbucks comes to the table and bargain in good faith for a fair contract, we can count for this to happen again." (with inputs from agencies)

Starbucks staff in US go on strike over negotiating union contracts

At least five people were killed when "terrorist elements" opened fire on security personnel and protesters in Khuzestan province in southwest Iran on Wednesday,&nbsp; state media reported.

An unnamed official said at least 10 others were also injured when "armed and terrorist elements" on two motorbikes entered a central market in the city of Izeh and started firing on protestors and security personnel there.

According to state news agency IRNA, the purported attack elicited no immediate claims of responsibility.

The Islamic State group's armed assault on the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Shiraz on October 26 resulted in at least 13 fatalities.&nbsp;

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Iran has been engulfed in protests, which the authorities have dubbed "riots,"&nbsp; since Mahsa Amini's death on September 16, three days after her detention by the morality police for allegedly breaking the country's dress code for women.

Over the past two months, those protests have seen conflicts that have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, mostly protesters but also security personnel, according to the authorities.

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At least five people were killed when "terrorist elements" opened fire on security personnel and protesters in Khuzestan province in southwest Iran on Wednesday, state media reported.

At least five people were killed when "terrorist elements" opened fire on security personnel and protesters in Khuzestan province in southwest Iran on Wednesday, state media reported. An unnamed official said at least 10 others were also injured when "armed and terrorist elements" on two motorbikes entered a central market in the city of Izeh and started firing on protestors and security personnel there. According to state news agency IRNA, the purported attack elicited no immediate claims of responsibility. The Islamic State group's armed assault on the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Shiraz on October 26 resulted in at least 13 fatalities. Also Read: Missile that landed in Poland 'came' from Ukraine, but US says 'Russia bears ultimate responsibility' Iran has been engulfed in protests, which the authorities have dubbed "riots," since Mahsa Amini's death on September 16, three days after her detention by the morality police for allegedly breaking the country's dress code for women. Over the past two months, those protests have seen conflicts that have resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, mostly protesters but also security personnel, according to the authorities. (with inputs from agencies)

'Terrorist elements' shoot at protestors in Iran, five dead

A witness who saw a University of Virginia student start fire on a bus returning from a field trip described to authorities how the shooter targeted specific victims, many of whom were football players, shooting one of them while he slept.&nbsp;

The information came to light at the suspect's initial court appearance, which took place on the same day the university made the decision to postpone its Saturday football game due to the fatal shooting.&nbsp;

After being shown a photograph of the shooting defendant, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a witness recognised him as the shooter, according to the prosecution.

Three football players died on Sunday night, and one player and another student were injured.&nbsp;

Jones, a former football player, participated in the court proceeding on Wednesday by way of a video link from a nearby jail.&nbsp;

He claimed he would seek a lawyer and choose not to enter a plea to the many accusations he is facing.&nbsp;

In order to represent him while he seeks private legal representation, a judge assigned a public defender and ordered that he be held without bond.

Jones, who will turn 23 on Thursday, reportedly went on a field trip with about 20 other students from the Charlottesville campus on Sunday to watch a play in the nation's capital, approximately 195 kilometres away.&nbsp;

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Authorities claim that when their bus returned to school, Jones opened fire, killing Lavel Davis Jr., D'Sean Perry, and Devin Chandler.&nbsp;

According to police, Jones managed to escape the gunshot site, sparking a manhunt and a 12-hour campus lockdown that terrified many kids.&nbsp;

He is accused of three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of causing malicious wounds, and other crimes involving firearms.

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A witness who saw a University of Virginia student start fire on a bus returning from a field trip described to authorities how the shooter targeted specific victims, many of whom were football players, shooting one of them while he slept.

A witness who saw a University of Virginia student start fire on a bus returning from a field trip described to authorities how the shooter targeted specific victims, many of whom were football players, shooting one of them while he slept. The information came to light at the suspect's initial court appearance, which took place on the same day the university made the decision to postpone its Saturday football game due to the fatal shooting. After being shown a photograph of the shooting defendant, Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a witness recognised him as the shooter, according to the prosecution. Three football players died on Sunday night, and one player and another student were injured. Jones, a former football player, participated in the court proceeding on Wednesday by way of a video link from a nearby jail. He claimed he would seek a lawyer and choose not to enter a plea to the many accusations he is facing. In order to represent him while he seeks private legal representation, a judge assigned a public defender and ordered that he be held without bond. Jones, who will turn 23 on Thursday, reportedly went on a field trip with about 20 other students from the Charlottesville campus on Sunday to watch a play in the nation's capital, approximately 195 kilometres away. Also Read: Elon Musk to find a new leader to run Twitter, gives employees deadline to resign Authorities claim that when their bus returned to school, Jones opened fire, killing Lavel Davis Jr., D'Sean Perry, and Devin Chandler. According to police, Jones managed to escape the gunshot site, sparking a manhunt and a 12-hour campus lockdown that terrified many kids. He is accused of three counts of second-degree murder, two counts of causing malicious wounds, and other crimes involving firearms. (with inputs from agencies)

University of Virginia shooting suspect targeted specific victims, including one who was asleep

The senior general at the Pentagon said there was a "low probability" of Ukraine forcing Russia militarily to leave&nbsp;the occupied territories, including Crimea, adding that Moscow was still superior to its neighbour in terms of combat power despite suffering few setbacks in the war.

"The probability of a Ukrainian military victory, kicking the Russians out of all of Ukraine to include... Crimea, the probability of that happening anytime soon, is not high militarily," Joint Chiefs Chair General Mark Milley told reporters on Wednesday.

"There may be a political solution where, politically, the Russians withdraw. That's possible," he said, adding that Russia "right now is on its back."

It would be a mistake for China to invade Taiwan 
 
When asked about the possibility of the Chinese invasion of Taiwan, General Mark Milley said, "I think it would be unwise, it would be a political, geopolitical, a strategic mistake, similar to what the strategic mistake that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has made in Ukraine."&nbsp;

Milley made no mention of an impending attack on the democratically self-governing island.

However, he stated that he thought Taiwan's unification with China was a top priority for&nbsp;President Xi Jinping of China, who had won a historic third term as the nation's paramount leader, was a "rational actor."&nbsp;

The Chinese military would suffer a strategic setback if they launched an attack on Taiwan in the near future, Milley told reporters.&nbsp;

"I think he evaluates things on cost, benefit, and risk, and I think that he would conclude that an attack on Taiwan in the near future would be an excessive amount of risk," he said.&nbsp;

According to Milley, that would halt China's ascent to the position of the world's leading economic and military power.

He said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, which was thwarted by unexpectedly resolute Kyiv defences armed with Western weapons, provided instructive lessons.&nbsp;

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"One of the things people are learning is that war on paper is a whole lot different than real war," said Milley.

"When blood is spilled, and people die, and real tanks are being blown up, things are a little bit different. There's a lot of friction and fog and death in combat," he said.&nbsp;

He pointed out that since battling the Vietnamese in 1979, the Chinese military had not engaged in combat.

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The senior general at the Pentagon said there was a "low probability" of Ukraine forcing Russia militarily to leave the occupied territories, including Crimea, adding that Moscow was still superior to its neighbour in terms of combat power despite suffering few setbacks in the war.

The senior general at the Pentagon said there was a "low probability" of Ukraine forcing Russia militarily to leave the occupied territories, including Crimea, adding that Moscow was still superior to its neighbour in terms of combat power despite suffering few setbacks in the war. "The probability of a Ukrainian military victory, kicking the Russians out of all of Ukraine to include... Crimea, the probability of that happening anytime soon, is not high militarily," Joint Chiefs Chair General Mark Milley told reporters on Wednesday. "There may be a political solution where, politically, the Russians withdraw. That's possible," he said, adding that Russia "right now is on its back." It would be a mistake for China to invade Taiwan When asked about the possibility of the Chinese invasion of Taiwan, General Mark Milley said, "I think it would be unwise, it would be a political, geopolitical, a strategic mistake, similar to what the strategic mistake that (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has made in Ukraine." Milley made no mention of an impending attack on the democratically self-governing island. However, he stated that he thought Taiwan's unification with China was a top priority for President Xi Jinping of China, who had won a historic third term as the nation's paramount leader, was a "rational actor." The Chinese military would suffer a strategic setback if they launched an attack on Taiwan in the near future, Milley told reporters. "I think he evaluates things on cost, benefit, and risk, and I think that he would conclude that an attack on Taiwan in the near future would be an excessive amount of risk," he said. According to Milley, that would halt China's ascent to the position of the world's leading economic and military power. He said that the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, which was thwarted by unexpectedly resolute Kyiv defences armed with Western weapons, provided instructive lessons. Also Read: 'Terrorist elements' shoot at protestors in Iran, five dead "One of the things people are learning is that war on paper is a whole lot different than real war," said Milley. "When blood is spilled, and people die, and real tanks are being blown up, things are a little bit different. There's a lot of friction and fog and death in combat," he said. He pointed out that since battling the Vietnamese in 1979, the Chinese military had not engaged in combat. (with inputs from agencies)

Ukraine has 'low probability' of military victory over Russia, says US general

Nine months after beginning its military offensive in Ukraine, Russia has entered a recession as a result of the economic pressure caused by Western sanctions, according to official figures released on Wednesday.&nbsp;

In the&nbsp;third quarter,&nbsp;GDP decreased by four per cent, according to a preliminary estimate by the national statistics office Rosstat.&nbsp;

With two consecutive quarters of declining GDP, which follows one of a similar size in the second quarter, Russia now satisfies the technical criteria for a recession.&nbsp;

The decrease in economic output between July and September was four per cent, which was less than the 4.5 per cent reduction that many economists had predicted.

A 22.6 per cent decline in wholesale trade and a 9.1 per cent decline in retail trade were the main contributors to the contraction.&nbsp;

Agriculture increased by 6.2 per cent, and building increased by 6.7 per cent.&nbsp;

Exports and imports, notably those of essential industrial parts and spare parts, have been restricted by Western sanctions.

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As a result of a partial mobilisation that forced several hundred thousand men out of labour, businesses have also been struggling with a staffing shortage.&nbsp;

Rosstat reports that even though the economy is shrinking, the unemployment rate in Russia was only 3.9 per cent&nbsp;in September.&nbsp;

As a result, the Russian economy has grown even more reliant on energy exports, which have generated around 40 per cent&nbsp;of the country's total income.

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Nine months after beginning its military offensive in Ukraine, Russia has entered a recession as a result of the economic pressure caused by Western sanctions, according to official figures released on Wednesday.

Nine months after beginning its military offensive in Ukraine, Russia has entered a recession as a result of the economic pressure caused by Western sanctions, according to official figures released on Wednesday. In the third quarter, GDP decreased by four per cent, according to a preliminary estimate by the national statistics office Rosstat. With two consecutive quarters of declining GDP, which follows one of a similar size in the second quarter, Russia now satisfies the technical criteria for a recession. The decrease in economic output between July and September was four per cent, which was less than the 4.5 per cent reduction that many economists had predicted. A 22.6 per cent decline in wholesale trade and a 9.1 per cent decline in retail trade were the main contributors to the contraction. Agriculture increased by 6.2 per cent, and building increased by 6.7 per cent. Exports and imports, notably those of essential industrial parts and spare parts, have been restricted by Western sanctions. Also Read: Elon Musk to find a new leader to run Twitter, gives employees deadline to resign As a result of a partial mobilisation that forced several hundred thousand men out of labour, businesses have also been struggling with a staffing shortage. Rosstat reports that even though the economy is shrinking, the unemployment rate in Russia was only 3.9 per cent in September. As a result, the Russian economy has grown even more reliant on energy exports, which have generated around 40 per cent of the country's total income. (with inputs from agencies)

Russia officially enters recession, GDP shrinks 4% in third quarter

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as well as a number of celebrities who endorsed his now-toxic exchange such as NFL quarterback Tom Brady and comedian Larry David, were sued by US cryptocurrency investors who claimed they used misleading tactics to market FTX yield-bearing digital currency accounts.&nbsp;

Others named as defendants include Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen,&nbsp; basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, tennis star Naomi Osaka as well as The Golden State Warriors basketball franchise.

The FTX yield-bearing accounts were unregistered securities that were forcibly offered in the country, claimed the class action lawsuit filed on Tuesday in Miami.

FTX filed for bankruptcy and is now under investigation by American authorities amid a loss in assets, a failed acquisition move by rival exchange Binance, and a flurry of regulatory probes.

Some $10 billion in customer assets were transferred from FTX to Bankman-Fried's trading firm Alameda Research, according to reports.

At least $1 billion in client funds are missing, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

US&nbsp;investors allegedly suffered losses of $11 billion when the cryptocurrency exchange failed due to liquidity issues, according to the lawsuit.&nbsp;

David, the creator of "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as well as 11 athletes and other celebrities who marketed FTX, are being sued for damages.

Also &nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/terrorist-elements-shoot-at-protestors-in-iran-five-dead-534865">'Terrorist elements' shoot at protestors in Iran, five dead</a>

In a commercial for FTX that aired before the 2022 Super Bowl, David played fictional characters who scorned significant historical advancements and concluded with the phrase "Don't Miss Out on Crypto."&nbsp; 
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(with inputs from agencies)

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as well as a number of celebrities who endorsed his now-toxic exchange such as NFL quarterback Tom Brady and comedian Larry David, were sued by US cryptocurrency investors who claimed they used misleading tactics to market FTX yield-bearing digital currency accounts.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as well as a number of celebrities who endorsed his now-toxic exchange such as NFL quarterback Tom Brady and comedian Larry David, were sued by US cryptocurrency investors who claimed they used misleading tactics to market FTX yield-bearing digital currency accounts. Others named as defendants include Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen, basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, tennis star Naomi Osaka as well as The Golden State Warriors basketball franchise. The FTX yield-bearing accounts were unregistered securities that were forcibly offered in the country, claimed the class action lawsuit filed on Tuesday in Miami. FTX filed for bankruptcy and is now under investigation by American authorities amid a loss in assets, a failed acquisition move by rival exchange Binance, and a flurry of regulatory probes. Some $10 billion in customer assets were transferred from FTX to Bankman-Fried's trading firm Alameda Research, according to reports. At least $1 billion in client funds are missing, as per Reuters. US investors allegedly suffered losses of $11 billion when the cryptocurrency exchange failed due to liquidity issues, according to the lawsuit. David, the creator of "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," as well as 11 athletes and other celebrities who marketed FTX, are being sued for damages. Also Read: 'Terrorist elements' shoot at protestors in Iran, five dead In a commercial for FTX that aired before the 2022 Super Bowl, David played fictional characters who scorned significant historical advancements and concluded with the phrase "Don't Miss Out on Crypto." (with inputs from agencies)

FTX's Bankman-Fried sued by crypto investors along with other celebrity promoters

Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday he intended to finish an organisational restructuring of Twitter this week and expected reducing his time at there while eventually finding a new leader to oversee the social media firm.&nbsp;

He also gave Twitter employees until 5 pm&nbsp;Eastern time on Thursday to decide if they wanted to work for him, and he invited those who did not share his vision to leave.

While testifying in a Delaware court,&nbsp; Musk refuted allegations that his $56 billion compensation package at Tesla Inc., was determined by a compliant board of directors, based on performance goals that were simple to meet.&nbsp;

Investors at Tesla have grown more worried about the amount of time Musk is devoting to turning around Twitter.&nbsp;

At noon, Tesla stock dropped 3 per cent.

"There's an initial burst of activity needed post-acquisition to reorganise the company," Musk said in his testimony. "But then I expect to reduce my time at Twitter."

Also&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ftxs-bankman-fried-sued-by-crypto-investors-along-with-other-celebrity-promoters-534870">FTX's Bankman-Fried sued by crypto investors along with other celebrity promoters</a>

Musk also acknowledged that some Tesla engineers had been helping to assess Twitter's engineering teams, but he insisted that this had been done on a&nbsp;"voluntary basis" and "after hours."&nbsp;

The first two weeks of the billionaire's ownership of Twitter have been characterised by quick change and mayhem. The previous CEO of Twitter and other senior executives were swiftly dismissed, and earlier this month, he laid off half of Twitter's workers.

(with inputs from agencies)

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Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday he intended to finish an organisational restructuring of Twitter this week and expected reducing his time at there while eventually finding a new leader to oversee the social media firm.

Elon Musk told a court on Wednesday he intended to finish an organisational restructuring of Twitter this week and expected reducing his time at there while eventually finding a new leader to oversee the social media firm. He also gave Twitter employees until 5 pm Eastern time on Thursday to decide if they wanted to work for him, and he invited those who did not share his vision to leave. While testifying in a Delaware court, Musk refuted allegations that his $56 billion compensation package at Tesla Inc., was determined by a compliant board of directors, based on performance goals that were simple to meet. Investors at Tesla have grown more worried about the amount of time Musk is devoting to turning around Twitter. At noon, Tesla stock dropped 3 per cent. "There's an initial burst of activity needed post-acquisition to reorganise the company," Musk said in his testimony. "But then I expect to reduce my time at Twitter." Also Read: FTX's Bankman-Fried sued by crypto investors along with other celebrity promoters Musk also acknowledged that some Tesla engineers had been helping to assess Twitter's engineering teams, but he insisted that this had been done on a "voluntary basis" and "after hours." The first two weeks of the billionaire's ownership of Twitter have been characterised by quick change and mayhem. The previous CEO of Twitter and other senior executives were swiftly dismissed, and earlier this month, he laid off half of Twitter's workers. (with inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk tells court will find new leader for Twitter; gives staff deadline to resign

The ball that Diego Maradona handled to score his infamous "Hand of God" goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup sold at auction on Wednesday for £2 million ($2.4 million).&nbsp;It is to be noted that while Maradona’s “Hand of God” ball attracted a top bid of £2m, however, it still couldn't manage to reach a reserve as negotiations with interested parties and the seller over its sale goes on.

It comes six months after the jersey Maradona wore in the historic quarter-final in Mexico City sold at auction for nearly $9.3 million -- more than twice the value predicted by Sotheby's. The auctioned ball -- inspired by the architecture and murals of the Aztec civilisation -- was used for the full 90 minutes of the 1986 game between Argentina and England, as it occurred years before the multi-ball system began in football.&nbsp;

The clash saw a heated build-up because of political tensions following the Falklands War in 1982 and came to be defined by two contrasting goals scored by the late Maradona, who died aged 60 of heart failure in November 2020

For the first, Maradona ran into the box, rose with England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net. He later said the goal had been scored "a little with the head of Maradona, a little with the hand of God". The second came just four minutes later as Maradona sped past five English players and Shilton to score the "Goal of the Century", according to a 2002 FIFA poll. Argentina won the grudge match 2-1 after Bin Nasser let Maradona's controversial first goal stand, and the team went on to win the World Cup.

Ahead of the sale, Bin Nasser defended his decision to let Maradona's contentious first goal stand. "I couldn't see the incident clearly. The two players, Shilton and Maradona, were facing me from behind. "As per FIFA's instructions issued before the tournament I looked to my linesman for confirmation of the validity of the goal -- he made his way back to the halfway line indicating he was satisfied that the goal should stand. "At the end of the match, the England head coach Bobby Robson said to me: 'You did a good job, but the linesman was irresponsible'."

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The ball that Diego Maradona handled to score his infamous "Hand of God" goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup sold at auction on Wednesday for £2 million ($2.

The ball that Diego Maradona handled to score his infamous "Hand of God" goal for Argentina against England in the 1986 World Cup sold at auction on Wednesday for £2 million ($2.4 million). It is to be noted that while Maradona’s “Hand of God” ball attracted a top bid of £2m, however, it still couldn't manage to reach a reserve as negotiations with interested parties and the seller over its sale goes on. It comes six months after the jersey Maradona wore in the historic quarter-final in Mexico City sold at auction for nearly $9.3 million -- more than twice the value predicted by Sotheby's. The auctioned ball -- inspired by the architecture and murals of the Aztec civilisation -- was used for the full 90 minutes of the 1986 game between Argentina and England, as it occurred years before the multi-ball system began in football. The clash saw a heated build-up because of political tensions following the Falklands War in 1982 and came to be defined by two contrasting goals scored by the late Maradona, who died aged 60 of heart failure in November 2020 For the first, Maradona ran into the box, rose with England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and punched the ball into the net. He later said the goal had been scored "a little with the head of Maradona, a little with the hand of God". The second came just four minutes later as Maradona sped past five English players and Shilton to score the "Goal of the Century", according to a 2002 FIFA poll. Argentina won the grudge match 2-1 after Bin Nasser let Maradona's controversial first goal stand, and the team went on to win the World Cup. Ahead of the sale, Bin Nasser defended his decision to let Maradona's contentious first goal stand. "I couldn't see the incident clearly. The two players, Shilton and Maradona, were facing me from behind. "As per FIFA's instructions issued before the tournament I looked to my linesman for confirmation of the validity of the goal -- he made his way back to the halfway line indicating he was satisfied that the goal should stand. "At the end of the match, the England head coach Bobby Robson said to me: 'You did a good job, but the linesman was irresponsible'." (Inputs from agencies)

Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball fails to sell despite fetching a whopping £2 million at auction

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