<p>Astronomers analysing images from the James Webb Space Telescope have challenged long-held assumptions about the appearance of newborn galaxies. Contrary to the widely held belief that they would resemble orbs or spidery discs, the tentative conclusion from a team of astronomers suggests their shapes were akin to bananas, pickles, cigars, or surfboards.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.15232">finding</a> is scheduled to be published in the Astrophysical Journal with the title 'Galaxies Going Bananas', the New York Times reported.</p>

<p>"This is both a surprising and unexpected result, though there were already hints of it with Hubble," Pandya was quoted as saying by the New York Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/cosmic-vine-scientists-discover-enormous-cosmic-structure-hosting-20-galaxies-660417">‘Cosmic Vine’: Scientists discover enormous structure hosting 20 galaxies</a></strong></p>

<p>The analysis of approximately 4,000 newborn galaxies at the dawn of time raises potentially redefines humanity's understanding of how galaxies emerge.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Joel Primack, an astronomer at the University of California, Santa Cruz, noted that the new findings build on earlier observations from the Hubble telescope which indicate that the earliest galaxies might have had shapes resembling pickles.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;The Big Space: James Webb Telescope makes shocking discovery, shows extreme promise early on</strong></p>

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<p>The research team reportedly focused on images from the Extended Groth Strip, a patch of sky smaller than a full moon, as part of the Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science (CEERS) survey.</p>

<h2><strong>But why Galaxies are shaped like pickles?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Astronomers now theorise that galaxies originated from random fluctuations in the density of matter and energy during the Big Bang.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dr Pandya and his team investigated the three-dimensional shapes of galaxies and analysing their two-dimensional projections on the sky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rather than appearing round or circular, these early galaxies often resembled cigars and bananas, challenging previous assumptions about their forms.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The implications of this discovery extend beyond mere visual appearance. The results could offer insight into the properties of dark matter, a mysterious substance that outweighs atomic matter in the universe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While skepticism remains, the connection between galaxy shapes and dark matter opens new avenues for exploration in astrophysics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pandya's team now plans to extend their observations to other regions of the cosmos, aiming to identify galaxies with different 3-D shapes and conduct follow-up spectroscopic observations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Astronomers analysing images from the James Webb Space Telescope have challenged long-held assumptions about the appearance of newborn galaxies. Contrary to the widely held belief that they would resemble orbs or spidery discs, the tentative conclusion from a team of astronomers suggests their shapes were akin to bananas, pickles, cigars, or surfboards.

Astronomers analysing images from the James Webb Space Telescope have challenged long-held assumptions about the appearance of newborn galaxies. Contrary to the widely held belief that they would resemble orbs or spidery discs, the tentative conclusion from a team of astronomers suggests their shapes were akin to bananas, pickles, cigars, or surfboards. The finding is scheduled to be published in the Astrophysical Journal with the title 'Galaxies Going Bananas', the New York Times reported. "This is both a surprising and unexpected result, though there were already hints of it with Hubble," Pandya was quoted as saying by the New York Times. Also read | ‘Cosmic Vine’: Scientists discover enormous structure hosting 20 galaxies The analysis of approximately 4,000 newborn galaxies at the dawn of time raises potentially redefines humanity's understanding of how galaxies emerge. Joel Primack, an astronomer at the University of California, Santa Cruz, noted that the new findings build on earlier observations from the Hubble telescope which indicate that the earliest galaxies might have had shapes resembling pickles. Also watch | The Big Space: James Webb Telescope makes shocking discovery, shows extreme promise early on × The research team reportedly focused on images from the Extended Groth Strip, a patch of sky smaller than a full moon, as part of the Cosmic Evolution Early Release Science (CEERS) survey. But why Galaxies are shaped like pickles? Astronomers now theorise that galaxies originated from random fluctuations in the density of matter and energy during the Big Bang. Dr Pandya and his team investigated the three-dimensional shapes of galaxies and analysing their two-dimensional projections on the sky. Rather than appearing round or circular, these early galaxies often resembled cigars and bananas, challenging previous assumptions about their forms. What does it mean? The implications of this discovery extend beyond mere visual appearance. The results could offer insight into the properties of dark matter, a mysterious substance that outweighs atomic matter in the universe. While skepticism remains, the connection between galaxy shapes and dark matter opens new avenues for exploration in astrophysics. Pandya's team now plans to extend their observations to other regions of the cosmos, aiming to identify galaxies with different 3-D shapes and conduct follow-up spectroscopic observations. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists reveal how newborn galaxies went bananas at dawn of time but it’s not all about shape

<p>Scientists have successfully created a working and scalable semiconductor using graphene for the first time.</p>

<p>The achievement opens the door to a potential revolution in computing, introducing a new type of computer with enhanced speed and efficiency compared to the current silicon chip technology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The semiconductor chips are increasingly emerging as pivots of the global economy, and are described as the 'new oil' of the technology age. The computing power accessed through microchips, from data centres to smartphones, is required for all parts of the economy.</p>

<p>"Walter de Heer, Regents' Professor of physics at Georgia Tech, led a team of researchers based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Tianjin, China, to produce a graphene semiconductor that is compatible with conventional microelectronics processing methods — a necessity for any viable alternative to silicon,"&nbsp;an official readout by the Georgia Institute of Technology said.</p>

<h2><strong>Challenges in development of Graphene semiconductors&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Graphene, composed of a single layer of carbon atoms, boasts remarkable strength surpassing that of steel at comparable thicknesses. It is an exceptional electrical conductor and exhibits high resistance to heat and acids.</p>

<p>Despite these advantages, scientists have struggled to develop a working graphene semiconductor that can be controlled to conduct or insulate electricity at will, a crucial element for creating the logic chips powering computers.</p>

<p>The primary obstacle has been the absence of a bandgap—a critical feature in semiconductors allowing for the controlled flow of electrons.</p>

<p>Graphene had shown promise as a semiconductor on a small scale in previous research, but upscaling to practical computer chip sizes proved challenging.</p>

<p>However, recent work led by Walter de Heer and his team at Georgia Tech in Atlanta has marked a significant breakthrough.</p>

<h2><strong>How Graphene semiconductors were made?</strong></h2>

<p>Using silicon carbide wafers heated to evaporate the silicon before the carbon, the researchers led by Walter de Heer and his team at Georgia Tech in Atlanta successfully created graphene with a bandgap.</p>

<p>They even demonstrated a functional transistor—a fundamental component acting as an on/off switch for the&nbsp;flow of current.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas Plus: Who's winning the Chip War?</strong></p>

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<p>The process utilised for this breakthrough shares similarities with the techniques employed in creating silicon chips, making it more feasible to scale up.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-discover-superconductivity-breakthrough-for-next-age-electrical-transmission-570740">Scientists achieve superconductivity breakthrough for next-age electrical transmission</a></strong></p>

<p>"The fact they’re using wafers is important because that’s really, truly scalable," David Carey at the University of Surrey, UK was quoted as saying by The Scientist publication. "You can use all the technology that the whole semiconductor industry is totally comfortable with to scale up this process."</p>

<p>The discovery is significant since it comes at a time when silicon, the material from which nearly all modern electronics are made, is reaching its limit in the face of increasingly faster computing and smaller electronic devices.</p>


Scientists have successfully created a working and scalable semiconductor using graphene for the first time. The achievement opens the door to a potential revolution in computing, introducing a new type of computer with enhanced speed and efficiency compared to the current silicon chip technology.

Scientists have successfully created a working and scalable semiconductor using graphene for the first time. The achievement opens the door to a potential revolution in computing, introducing a new type of computer with enhanced speed and efficiency compared to the current silicon chip technology. The semiconductor chips are increasingly emerging as pivots of the global economy, and are described as the 'new oil' of the technology age. The computing power accessed through microchips, from data centres to smartphones, is required for all parts of the economy. "Walter de Heer, Regents' Professor of physics at Georgia Tech, led a team of researchers based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Tianjin, China, to produce a graphene semiconductor that is compatible with conventional microelectronics processing methods — a necessity for any viable alternative to silicon," an official readout by the Georgia Institute of Technology said. Challenges in development of Graphene semiconductors Graphene, composed of a single layer of carbon atoms, boasts remarkable strength surpassing that of steel at comparable thicknesses. It is an exceptional electrical conductor and exhibits high resistance to heat and acids. Despite these advantages, scientists have struggled to develop a working graphene semiconductor that can be controlled to conduct or insulate electricity at will, a crucial element for creating the logic chips powering computers. The primary obstacle has been the absence of a bandgap—a critical feature in semiconductors allowing for the controlled flow of electrons. Graphene had shown promise as a semiconductor on a small scale in previous research, but upscaling to practical computer chip sizes proved challenging. However, recent work led by Walter de Heer and his team at Georgia Tech in Atlanta has marked a significant breakthrough. How Graphene semiconductors were made? Using silicon carbide wafers heated to evaporate the silicon before the carbon, the researchers led by Walter de Heer and his team at Georgia Tech in Atlanta successfully created graphene with a bandgap. They even demonstrated a functional transistor—a fundamental component acting as an on/off switch for the flow of current. Also watch | Gravitas Plus: Who's winning the Chip War? × The process utilised for this breakthrough shares similarities with the techniques employed in creating silicon chips, making it more feasible to scale up. Also read | Scientists achieve superconductivity breakthrough for next-age electrical transmission "The fact they’re using wafers is important because that’s really, truly scalable," David Carey at the University of Surrey, UK was quoted as saying by The Scientist publication. "You can use all the technology that the whole semiconductor industry is totally comfortable with to scale up this process." The discovery is significant since it comes at a time when silicon, the material from which nearly all modern electronics are made, is reaching its limit in the face of increasingly faster computing and smaller electronic devices.

Scientists develop world’s first graphene semiconductor in revolutionary computing breakthrough

<p>The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse.</p>

<p>Epstein’s refusal to answer questions in Giuffre’s lawsuit against his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell was disclosed in a filing on Friday in Manhattan federal court, as part of a trove of documents being unsealed this month from the civil defamation case, which settled in 2017.</p>

<p>The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives people the right not to incriminate themselves.</p>

<p>In the September 2016 filing, Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein routinely answered “Fifth” in a deposition that month to about 500 substantive questions they posed, and 100 substantive questions that Maxwell’s lawyers posed.</p>

<p>Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein’s refusal to answer extended to questions that posed no real risk of incriminating him, including whether he knew Maxwell, had in 2008 pleaded guilty in open court to a prostitution charge and was healthy enough to testify.</p>

<p>The questions also included at least three about Epstein’s relationship with former U.S. President Bill Clinton.</p>

<p>Lawyers for Epstein said in a subsequent filing, also released on Friday, that their client would have invoked the Fifth Amendment if called upon to testify at trial.</p>

<p>They cited among other reasons the “burdens” he would face, and the expected “media circus generated by Mr. Epstein’s personal appearance.”</p>

<p>Epstein killed himself in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 at age 66 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.</p>

<p>Several other people accused of aiding in his sexual abuses also invoked their rights against self-incrimination in various litigation related to him, Friday’s unsealed filings show.</p>

<p>More than 180 documents including depositions, legal briefs and email chains from Giuffre’s lawsuit have been released since Wednesday, under an order last month from U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan, who oversaw the case.</p>

<p>The documents name many of Epstein’s victims, who were paid to give him and others massages in exchange for money.</p>

<p>Others named included people who worked with the financier, and a handful of celebrities and politicians linked to him.</p>

<p>In addition to Clinton, prominent people named in the documents include actor Kevin Spacey, magician David Copperfield and business executive Leslie Wexner. None was accused in the documents of wrongdoing.</p>

<p>Several documents discussed the alleged activities of Britain’s Prince Andrew, who Giuffre sued and accused of abusing her more than two decades ago when she was 17.</p>

<p>Andrew has denied Giuffre’s accusations, but settled her case for a reported 12 million pounds ($15 million) in 2022.</p>

<p>Maxwell is appealing her December 2021 conviction and 20-year prison sentence for aiding in Epstein’s sexual abuses. A federal appeals court in Manhattan may review her case as soon as March.</p>


The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse.

The late financier Jeffrey Epstein invoked his constitutional right against incriminating himself about 600 times in testimony for a lawsuit brought by Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual abuse. Epstein’s refusal to answer questions in Giuffre’s lawsuit against his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell was disclosed in a filing on Friday in Manhattan federal court, as part of a trove of documents being unsealed this month from the civil defamation case, which settled in 2017. The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives people the right not to incriminate themselves. In the September 2016 filing, Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein routinely answered “Fifth” in a deposition that month to about 500 substantive questions they posed, and 100 substantive questions that Maxwell’s lawyers posed. Giuffre’s lawyers said Epstein’s refusal to answer extended to questions that posed no real risk of incriminating him, including whether he knew Maxwell, had in 2008 pleaded guilty in open court to a prostitution charge and was healthy enough to testify. The questions also included at least three about Epstein’s relationship with former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Lawyers for Epstein said in a subsequent filing, also released on Friday, that their client would have invoked the Fifth Amendment if called upon to testify at trial. They cited among other reasons the “burdens” he would face, and the expected “media circus generated by Mr. Epstein’s personal appearance.” Epstein killed himself in a Manhattan jail cell in August 2019 at age 66 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Several other people accused of aiding in his sexual abuses also invoked their rights against self-incrimination in various litigation related to him, Friday’s unsealed filings show. More than 180 documents including depositions, legal briefs and email chains from Giuffre’s lawsuit have been released since Wednesday, under an order last month from U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska in Manhattan, who oversaw the case. The documents name many of Epstein’s victims, who were paid to give him and others massages in exchange for money. Others named included people who worked with the financier, and a handful of celebrities and politicians linked to him. In addition to Clinton, prominent people named in the documents include actor Kevin Spacey, magician David Copperfield and business executive Leslie Wexner. None was accused in the documents of wrongdoing. Several documents discussed the alleged activities of Britain’s Prince Andrew, who Giuffre sued and accused of abusing her more than two decades ago when she was 17. Andrew has denied Giuffre’s accusations, but settled her case for a reported 12 million pounds ($15 million) in 2022. Maxwell is appealing her December 2021 conviction and 20-year prison sentence for aiding in Epstein’s sexual abuses. A federal appeals court in Manhattan may review her case as soon as March.

Court filings say Jeffrey Epstein invoked right to silence 600 times

<p>A leader of one of India's opposition parties in West Bengal, Shankar Adhya, was arrested late on Friday (Jan 5) by the country's economic intelligence agency&nbsp;Enforcement Directorate (ED), in the alleged ration distribution scam.</p>

<p>Shankar Adhya is the former chairman of Bangaon municipality in West Bengal and was arrested following an extensive search by the ED in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adhya's&nbsp;arrest came hours after the officials of the Enforcement Directorate were attacked by the supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shajahan in North 24 Parganas district.</p>

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<p>The Enforcement Directorate&nbsp;reported that a sizable mob, numbering between 800 and 1000 individuals, launched a violent attack on their officials with the apparent intent to cause harm.</p>

<p>The incident transpired on Thursday night when an ED team, conducting a raid related to an alleged ration scam, faced aggression in Sandeshkhali village of North 24 Parganas.</p>

<p>The team was investigating the residences of block-level leaders affiliated with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee mimics Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankar again</strong></p>

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<p>Notably, the ED focused its attention on former Bongaon Municipality Chairman Shankar Adhya's residence in Bangaon and TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan's house in connection with the alleged ration fraud.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) released a statement saying "800-1000" people attacked its officials to cause death. The agency said the mob carried weapons such as lathis, stones, and bricks. Three ED officials have sustained grievous injuries and are hospitalised.</p>

<h2><strong>West Bengal governor reacts</strong></h2>

<p>Reacting to the situation, Governor CV Ananda Bose summoned Chief Secretary BP Gopalika, Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty, and Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar to Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a recorded voice message, Governor Bose expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as alarming and deplorable.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also stated that Bengal is not a banana republic and the government should stop barbarism and vandalism in a democracy. The Bengal governor also asked the West Bengal Police to shun its "ostrich-like attitude" of pretending not to see lawlessness around.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A leader of one of India's opposition parties in West Bengal, Shankar Adhya, was arrested late on Friday (Jan 5) by the country's economic intelligence agency Enforcement Directorate (ED), in the alleged ration distribution scam.

A leader of one of India's opposition parties in West Bengal, Shankar Adhya, was arrested late on Friday (Jan 5) by the country's economic intelligence agency Enforcement Directorate (ED), in the alleged ration distribution scam. Shankar Adhya is the former chairman of Bangaon municipality in West Bengal and was arrested following an extensive search by the ED in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Adhya's arrest came hours after the officials of the Enforcement Directorate were attacked by the supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Sheikh Shajahan in North 24 Parganas district. Also read | Mamata Banerjee’s TMC outclasses BJP in West Bengal panchayat polls The Enforcement Directorate reported that a sizable mob, numbering between 800 and 1000 individuals, launched a violent attack on their officials with the apparent intent to cause harm. The incident transpired on Thursday night when an ED team, conducting a raid related to an alleged ration scam, faced aggression in Sandeshkhali village of North 24 Parganas. The team was investigating the residences of block-level leaders affiliated with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). Also watch | TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee mimics Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankar again × Notably, the ED focused its attention on former Bongaon Municipality Chairman Shankar Adhya's residence in Bangaon and TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan's house in connection with the alleged ration fraud. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) released a statement saying "800-1000" people attacked its officials to cause death. The agency said the mob carried weapons such as lathis, stones, and bricks. Three ED officials have sustained grievous injuries and are hospitalised. West Bengal governor reacts Reacting to the situation, Governor CV Ananda Bose summoned Chief Secretary BP Gopalika, Home Secretary Nandini Chakraborty, and Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar to Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. In a recorded voice message, Governor Bose expressed deep concern over the incident, describing it as alarming and deplorable. He also stated that Bengal is not a banana republic and the government should stop barbarism and vandalism in a democracy. The Bengal governor also asked the West Bengal Police to shun its "ostrich-like attitude" of pretending not to see lawlessness around. (With inputs from agencies)

India: TMC leader Shankar Adhya arrested in alleged ration scam hours after mob attack on ED officials

<p>A day after an Alaska Airlines flight's window and a chunk of fuselage blew out mid-air, the airline&nbsp;grounded all Boeing&nbsp;737 Max 9 planes.</p>

<p>The airline said the plane, carrying 174 passengers and six crew members, landed safely.</p>

<p>"Alaska Airlines flight 1282 from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, experienced an incident this evening soon after departure," the company said.</p>

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<p>On Saturday (Jan 6), the company said it had taken the "precautionary step of temporarily grounding our fleet of 65 Boeing Max-9 aircraft".</p>

<p>The flight made an emergency landing in Oregon in the United States on Friday (Jan 5) shortly after a window and chunk of its fuselage blew out mid-air.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airline said they are investigating the incident. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Ontario-bound&nbsp;Boeing 737-9 MAX flight experienced the incident soon after departure. Following the incident, the passenger aircraft&nbsp;returned&nbsp;and landed safely at Portland at 5:26 pm (local time).</p>

<p>"Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, experienced an incident this evening soon after departure. The aircraft landed safely back at Portland International Airport with 174 guests and 6 crew members," the airline said.</p>

<p>The posts on social media showed a window and a portion of a side wall missing on the airplane, and oxygen masks deployed.</p>

<p>The flight reportedly&nbsp;faced severe depressurisation that caused the ejection of a large window section and an unoccupied seat. A child's shirt was seen ripped off due to the impact of the air at an altitude of 16,300 ft.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Boeing said that they were "working to gather more information" on the incident.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Japan Airlines collision: Japan investigators probe conflicting reports on fiery crash | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"Aware of the incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight AS1282. We are working to gather more information and are in contact with our airline customer. A Boeing technical team stands ready to support the investigation," Boeing wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A day after an Alaska Airlines flight's window and a chunk of fuselage blew out mid-air, the airline grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. The airline said the plane, carrying 174 passengers and six crew members, landed safely.

A day after an Alaska Airlines flight's window and a chunk of fuselage blew out mid-air, the airline grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. The airline said the plane, carrying 174 passengers and six crew members, landed safely. "Alaska Airlines flight 1282 from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, experienced an incident this evening soon after departure," the company said. Flight 1282 and our next steps with the Boeing MAX-9: https://t.co/LFxJvQYNcA pic.twitter.com/oemRokr1tz — Alaska Airlines (@AlaskaAir) January 6, 2024 × On Saturday (Jan 6), the company said it had taken the "precautionary step of temporarily grounding our fleet of 65 Boeing Max-9 aircraft". The flight made an emergency landing in Oregon in the United States on Friday (Jan 5) shortly after a window and chunk of its fuselage blew out mid-air. The airline said they are investigating the incident. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured. The Ontario-bound Boeing 737-9 MAX flight experienced the incident soon after departure. Following the incident, the passenger aircraft returned and landed safely at Portland at 5:26 pm (local time). "Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, experienced an incident this evening soon after departure. The aircraft landed safely back at Portland International Airport with 174 guests and 6 crew members," the airline said. The posts on social media showed a window and a portion of a side wall missing on the airplane, and oxygen masks deployed. The flight reportedly faced severe depressurisation that caused the ejection of a large window section and an unoccupied seat. A child's shirt was seen ripped off due to the impact of the air at an altitude of 16,300 ft. 🚨#BREAKING: Alaska Airlines Forced to Make an Emergency Landing After Large Aircraft Window Blows Out Mid-Air ⁰⁰📌#Portland | #Oregon ⁰A Forced emergency landing was made of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 at Portland International Airport on Friday night. The flight, traveling… pic.twitter.com/nt0FwmPALE — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) January 6, 2024 × In a statement posted on the social media platform X, Boeing said that they were "working to gather more information" on the incident. Also watch | Japan Airlines collision: Japan investigators probe conflicting reports on fiery crash | WION × "Aware of the incident involving Alaska Airlines Flight AS1282. We are working to gather more information and are in contact with our airline customer. A Boeing technical team stands ready to support the investigation," Boeing wrote on X. (With inputs from agencies)

US airline grounds entire fleet of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after mid-air incident

<p>The US Supreme Court on Friday (Jan 5) agreed to hear former President Donald Trump's appeal after he was barred from Colorado's Republican primary ballot. Colorado Supreme Court on December 19 last year disqualified Trump from the state's primary based on the 14th Amendment, citing his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.</p>

<p>The justices have expedited the process, scheduling oral arguments for February 8, well ahead of the Colorado Republican primary slated for March 5. Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, filed his appeal on Wednesday (Jan 4).</p>

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<p>The Colorado Supreme Court's decision, in response to a challenge by Republican and unaffiliated voters, found Trump ineligible under the constitutional provision barring those who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office. The US Supreme Court has not yet addressed a separate appeal from the Colorado Republican Party on the same matter.</p>

<h2><strong>Potential advantage for Donald Trump?</strong></h2>

<p>The legal battle has put the US Supreme Court, with its conservative majority including three Trump-appointed justices, into a highly charged political dispute.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Detractors aim to thwart Trump's campaign to reclaim the presidency, while his supporters decry the efforts as election interference.</p>

<p>Trump's spokesperson, Steven Cheung, applauded the decision, and claimed that the disqualification attempts were a "well-funded effort by left-wing political activists."</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean</strong></h2>

<p>The Colorado case not only poses challenges to Trump's presidential aspirations but also places the Supreme Court in a precarious position. The outcome will likely influence wider efforts to disqualify Trump from other state ballots, with implications reaching beyond Colorado and Maine, where similar legal battles are underway.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;WION Rewind 2023: This year saw Trump rising from the ashes</strong></p>

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<p>The Colorado ruling marks the first instance of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment being used to deem a presidential candidate ineligible. Trump's legal team argues that this is an unprecedented judicial intervention in preventing voters from casting ballots for a major-party presidential candidate.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The US Supreme Court on Friday (Jan 5) agreed to hear former President Donald Trump's appeal after he was barred from Colorado's Republican primary ballot. Colorado Supreme Court on December 19 last year disqualified Trump from the state's primary based on the 14th Amendment, citing his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

The US Supreme Court on Friday (Jan 5) agreed to hear former President Donald Trump's appeal after he was barred from Colorado's Republican primary ballot. Colorado Supreme Court on December 19 last year disqualified Trump from the state's primary based on the 14th Amendment, citing his alleged involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The justices have expedited the process, scheduling oral arguments for February 8, well ahead of the Colorado Republican primary slated for March 5. Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, filed his appeal on Wednesday (Jan 4). Also read | Donald Trump urges US Supreme Court to 'summarily reverse' Colorado presidential primary ballot ban The Colorado Supreme Court's decision, in response to a challenge by Republican and unaffiliated voters, found Trump ineligible under the constitutional provision barring those who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" from holding public office. The US Supreme Court has not yet addressed a separate appeal from the Colorado Republican Party on the same matter. Potential advantage for Donald Trump? The legal battle has put the US Supreme Court, with its conservative majority including three Trump-appointed justices, into a highly charged political dispute. Detractors aim to thwart Trump's campaign to reclaim the presidency, while his supporters decry the efforts as election interference. Trump's spokesperson, Steven Cheung, applauded the decision, and claimed that the disqualification attempts were a "well-funded effort by left-wing political activists." What does it mean The Colorado case not only poses challenges to Trump's presidential aspirations but also places the Supreme Court in a precarious position. The outcome will likely influence wider efforts to disqualify Trump from other state ballots, with implications reaching beyond Colorado and Maine, where similar legal battles are underway. Also watch | WION Rewind 2023: This year saw Trump rising from the ashes × The Colorado ruling marks the first instance of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment being used to deem a presidential candidate ineligible. Trump's legal team argues that this is an unprecedented judicial intervention in preventing voters from casting ballots for a major-party presidential candidate. (With inputs from agencies)

US Supreme Court to rule if Trump can run for president in 2024

<p>New York's attorney general is seeking $370 million from former president Donald Trump in a fraud case which has seen the real estate mogul accused of inflating the value of his properties, court documents showed Friday.</p>

<p>"Record evidence... supports disgorgement of $370 million, plus pre-judgment interest," said the filing, significantly more than the $250 million that New York Attorney General Letitia James previously said she would seek.</p>

<p>Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, and his two eldest sons are accused of fraudulently inflating the value of their real estate assets to receive more favourable bank loans and insurance terms.</p>

<p>The amount to be paid will be determined by the judge, Arthur Engoron, whom Trump has repeatedly attacked on social media.</p>

<p>It will be released in his final decision and order.</p>

<p>Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, lashed out at James, calling her "totally corrupt" and saying "I did nothing wrong."</p>

<p>"My financial statements are great &amp; very conservative," he said. "This case should never have been brought."</p>

<p>The former president will separately stand trial on March 4 in Washington in a federal case in which he is accused of seeking to upend the results of the 2020 election in a concerted effort that led to the violent January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by his supporters.</p>

<p>Trump also faces federal charges for allegedly mishandling top secret documents after he left the White House, and has been charged with racketeering in Georgia on accusations that he tried to overturn the 2020 election results in the southern state.</p>


New York's attorney general is seeking $370 million from former president Donald Trump in a fraud case which has seen the real estate mogul accused of inflating the value of his properties, court documents showed Friday.

New York's attorney general is seeking $370 million from former president Donald Trump in a fraud case which has seen the real estate mogul accused of inflating the value of his properties, court documents showed Friday. "Record evidence... supports disgorgement of $370 million, plus pre-judgment interest," said the filing, significantly more than the $250 million that New York Attorney General Letitia James previously said she would seek. Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, and his two eldest sons are accused of fraudulently inflating the value of their real estate assets to receive more favourable bank loans and insurance terms. The amount to be paid will be determined by the judge, Arthur Engoron, whom Trump has repeatedly attacked on social media. It will be released in his final decision and order. Trump, in a post on his Truth Social platform, lashed out at James, calling her "totally corrupt" and saying "I did nothing wrong." "My financial statements are great & very conservative," he said. "This case should never have been brought." The former president will separately stand trial on March 4 in Washington in a federal case in which he is accused of seeking to upend the results of the 2020 election in a concerted effort that led to the violent January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by his supporters. Trump also faces federal charges for allegedly mishandling top secret documents after he left the White House, and has been charged with racketeering in Georgia on accusations that he tried to overturn the 2020 election results in the southern state.

Trump faces $370 million in penalty demand to New York state in civil fraud case

<p>A 17-year-old Dylan Butler unleashed shooting terror in a rural Iowa school on Thursday (Jan 4) morning, killing a sixth-grader and injuring five others, including the school's principal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Butler, a student at Perry High School, attacked the school at 7:47 am (local time) armed with two firearms and a makeshift explosive device, according to reports in the local media. The attack unfolded on the first day back to class after winter break and thus caught students and faculty off guard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Butler is believed to have acted alone. The 17-year-old turned the gun on himself and was reportedly killed by gunshot&nbsp;before law enforcement could get a hold of him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante stated at a press conference that the attack occurred before the school's opening bell when "very few students and faculty" were present in the building.</p>

<h2><strong>Iowa school shooting incident: Dylan Butler's motive</strong></h2>

<p>Butler's motive remains unclear. However, a cryptic video posted on his now-deleted social media just moments before the rampage provides a chilling glimpse into the disturbed mind behind the violence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The TikTok video, reported upon by the US media, showed Butler in a school bathroom stall with a blue duffle bag at his feet, which carried the caption: "Now we wait."&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>Also watch |&nbsp;Iowa School shooting: 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at high school; suspect also dead</b></p>

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<p>The short video was reportedly set to the song "Stray Bullet" by the rock group KMFDM, featuring ominous lyrics such as "I’m your nightmare coming true, I am your worst enemy" and "Stray bullet, from the barrel of love."</p>

<p>The small town campus, housing both a middle school and high school, is located 40 miles northwest of Des Moines.</p>

<p>Investigators have also found other photos Butler posted posing with firearms, according to an official cited by the Associated Press.</p>

<p>Sisters Yesenia Roeder and Khamya Hall, both 17, said alongside their mother, Alita, that Butler was bullied relentlessly since elementary school.</p>

<p>Butler's sister too, it was reported, started getting picked on. His parents brought it up with the school. It remains unclear if the school acted upon parents' complaints over bullying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He was hurting. He got tired. He got tired of the bullying. He got tired of the harassment," Yesenia Roeder Hall, 17, told the Associated Press. "Was it a smart idea to shoot up the school? No. God, no."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A 17-year-old Dylan Butler unleashed shooting terror in a rural Iowa school on Thursday (Jan 4) morning, killing a sixth-grader and injuring five others, including the school's principal.

A 17-year-old Dylan Butler unleashed shooting terror in a rural Iowa school on Thursday (Jan 4) morning, killing a sixth-grader and injuring five others, including the school's principal. Butler, a student at Perry High School, attacked the school at 7:47 am (local time) armed with two firearms and a makeshift explosive device, according to reports in the local media. The attack unfolded on the first day back to class after winter break and thus caught students and faculty off guard. Butler is believed to have acted alone. The 17-year-old turned the gun on himself and was reportedly killed by gunshot before law enforcement could get a hold of him. Also read | Iowa's Perry high school shooting: Sixth grader killed while five others injured Dallas County Sheriff Adam Infante stated at a press conference that the attack occurred before the school's opening bell when "very few students and faculty" were present in the building. Iowa school shooting incident: Dylan Butler's motive Butler's motive remains unclear. However, a cryptic video posted on his now-deleted social media just moments before the rampage provides a chilling glimpse into the disturbed mind behind the violence. The TikTok video, reported upon by the US media, showed Butler in a school bathroom stall with a blue duffle bag at his feet, which carried the caption: "Now we wait." Also watch | Iowa School shooting: 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting at high school; suspect also dead × The short video was reportedly set to the song "Stray Bullet" by the rock group KMFDM, featuring ominous lyrics such as "I’m your nightmare coming true, I am your worst enemy" and "Stray bullet, from the barrel of love." The small town campus, housing both a middle school and high school, is located 40 miles northwest of Des Moines. Investigators have also found other photos Butler posted posing with firearms, according to an official cited by the Associated Press. Sisters Yesenia Roeder and Khamya Hall, both 17, said alongside their mother, Alita, that Butler was bullied relentlessly since elementary school. Butler's sister too, it was reported, started getting picked on. His parents brought it up with the school. It remains unclear if the school acted upon parents' complaints over bullying. "He was hurting. He got tired. He got tired of the bullying. He got tired of the harassment," Yesenia Roeder Hall, 17, told the Associated Press. "Was it a smart idea to shoot up the school? No. God, no." (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Dylan Butler? Iowa school shooter with 'I’m your nightmare coming true' sentiment

<p>Scientists have compiled a captivating time-lapse movie using 14 years of data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. The footage, compiled by Seth Digel, a senior staff scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, shows the Sun traversing the celestial expanse against a backdrop of high-energy sources from both our Milky Way galaxy and beyond.</p>

<p>"The bright, steady gamma-ray glow of the Milky Way is interspersed with intense, days-long flares emanating from near-light-speed jets fueled by supermassive black holes in distant galaxy cores," Digel said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These spectacular eruptions, visible across the sky, occurred millions to billions of years ago, with their light only now reaching Fermi's sensors.</p>

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<p>Gamma rays, the most energetic form of light, take centre stage in the movie. It shows the intensities above 200 million electron volts detected by Fermi's Large Area Telescope between August 2008 and August 2022.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For context, visible light ranges between 2 and 3 electron volts, and brighter colours denote locations with more potent gamma-ray sources.</p>

<h2><strong>What exactly is the time-lapse showing?</strong></h2>

<p>The time-lapse presents two views of the sky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first, a rectangular view, shows the entire sky with the Milky Way's central plane as the focal point. This area glows in gamma rays produced by cosmic rays colliding with interstellar gas and starlight, revealing various sources, including neutron stars and supernova remnants.</p>

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<p>The second view, centred on our galaxy's poles, shows distant galaxies, particularly blazars, each hosting a central black hole with a mass exceeding a million suns.</p>

<h2><strong>But where are the gamma-ray bursts?</strong></h2>

<p>Despite the awe-inspiring display, the time-lapse doesn't capture shorter events like gamma-ray bursts, the universe's most powerful explosions. The limitation is due to data processing spanning several days for image refinement.</p>

<h2><strong>About Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope contributes to the study of the intersection between astrophysics and particle physics. It is managed by Goddard Space Flight Center and developed in partnership with the US Department of Energy.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Scientists have compiled a captivating time-lapse movie using 14 years of data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. The footage, compiled by Seth Digel, a senior staff scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, shows the Sun traversing the celestial expanse against a backdrop of high-energy sources from both our Milky Way galaxy and beyond.

Scientists have compiled a captivating time-lapse movie using 14 years of data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. The footage, compiled by Seth Digel, a senior staff scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, shows the Sun traversing the celestial expanse against a backdrop of high-energy sources from both our Milky Way galaxy and beyond. "The bright, steady gamma-ray glow of the Milky Way is interspersed with intense, days-long flares emanating from near-light-speed jets fueled by supermassive black holes in distant galaxy cores," Digel said. These spectacular eruptions, visible across the sky, occurred millions to billions of years ago, with their light only now reaching Fermi's sensors. Also read | Mesmerising time-lapse video captures Earth's beauty from International Space Station Gamma rays, the most energetic form of light, take centre stage in the movie. It shows the intensities above 200 million electron volts detected by Fermi's Large Area Telescope between August 2008 and August 2022. For context, visible light ranges between 2 and 3 electron volts, and brighter colours denote locations with more potent gamma-ray sources. What exactly is the time-lapse showing? The time-lapse presents two views of the sky. The first, a rectangular view, shows the entire sky with the Milky Way's central plane as the focal point. This area glows in gamma rays produced by cosmic rays colliding with interstellar gas and starlight, revealing various sources, including neutron stars and supernova remnants. × The second view, centred on our galaxy's poles, shows distant galaxies, particularly blazars, each hosting a central black hole with a mass exceeding a million suns. But where are the gamma-ray bursts? Despite the awe-inspiring display, the time-lapse doesn't capture shorter events like gamma-ray bursts, the universe's most powerful explosions. The limitation is due to data processing spanning several days for image refinement. About Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope contributes to the study of the intersection between astrophysics and particle physics. It is managed by Goddard Space Flight Center and developed in partnership with the US Department of Energy. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: NASA releases stunning time-lapse footage of gamma-ray sky

<p>A body discovered in a freezer in&nbsp;San Diego last month is now believed to be that of Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones, an 81-year-old woman who may have been missing or deceased for up to nine years, the US authorities said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The discovery was made by out-of-town family members who were visiting a residence in December.</p>

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<p>Notably, these family members are not directly related to the deceased woman but are connected to someone currently residing in the home.</p>

<p>Police revealed that the freezer containing the body was operational when the shocking discovery was made.</p>

<h2><strong>San Diego police takes charge</strong></h2>

<p>San Diego Police's homicide unit took charge of the investigation due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the location of the body. On Thursday, authorities officially identified the deceased as Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones, a white woman.</p>

<p>Detectives, based on their investigation thus far, said that Haxby-Jones might have been missing or deceased for an extended period.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Italy court gives verdict on Pakistani teen's murder | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"Based on the investigation to this point, detectives believe it is possible that Haxby-Jones may have been missing or dead for up to nine years," police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But no missing person's report had ever been filed for her. The case is being investigated as that of "a suspicious death".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that she is believed to have lived at the Zion Avenue address at some point before the discovery of her body.</p>

<h2><strong>Cause of death</strong></h2>

<p>The cause of death remains undetermined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Authorities said that no obvious traumatic injuries were observed on the body.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case is being treated as a suspicious death, and detectives urge anyone with information about Haxby-Jones or who may have known her to come forward as the investigation continues.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A body discovered in a freezer in San Diego last month is now believed to be that of Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones, an 81-year-old woman who may have been missing or deceased for up to nine years, the US authorities said.

A body discovered in a freezer in San Diego last month is now believed to be that of Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones, an 81-year-old woman who may have been missing or deceased for up to nine years, the US authorities said. The discovery was made by out-of-town family members who were visiting a residence in December. Also read | China executes notorious female serial killer for brutally killing seven people Notably, these family members are not directly related to the deceased woman but are connected to someone currently residing in the home. Police revealed that the freezer containing the body was operational when the shocking discovery was made. San Diego police takes charge San Diego Police's homicide unit took charge of the investigation due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the location of the body. On Thursday, authorities officially identified the deceased as Mary Margaret Haxby-Jones, a white woman. Detectives, based on their investigation thus far, said that Haxby-Jones might have been missing or deceased for an extended period. Also watch | Italy court gives verdict on Pakistani teen's murder | World News | WION × "Based on the investigation to this point, detectives believe it is possible that Haxby-Jones may have been missing or dead for up to nine years," police said. But no missing person's report had ever been filed for her. The case is being investigated as that of "a suspicious death". The police said that she is believed to have lived at the Zion Avenue address at some point before the discovery of her body. Cause of death The cause of death remains undetermined. Authorities said that no obvious traumatic injuries were observed on the body. The case is being treated as a suspicious death, and detectives urge anyone with information about Haxby-Jones or who may have known her to come forward as the investigation continues. (With inputs from agencies)

US: Body discovered in home freezer may be of woman missing for up to 9 years

<p>North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae is his "most likely" successor, said the&nbsp;spy agency of South Korea. Kim Ju Ae has accompanied her father to missile tests and military parades in the recent past in what is&nbsp;widely interpreted as a sign of the North Korean establishment grooming Ju Ae as the next potential leader of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But this is the first time South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has acknowledged Kim Ju Ae as Mr Kim's heir.</p>

<p>The NIS also added that it was still considering "all possibilities" of&nbsp;Kim Jong Un's succession plan.</p>

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<p>"Based on a comprehensive analysis of public activities and the level of respect for Kim Ju Ae since her initial public appearance, at present, she appears to be the most likely successor," said the NIS.</p>

<p>"But we are keeping our eyes open for all possibilities because Kim Jong Un is still young, has no major health problems, and there are many variables," it added.</p>

<h2><strong>Kim Jong Un's succession plan</strong></h2>

<p>Kim&nbsp;Ju Ae is thought to be the North Korean leader's second oldest child and is believed to be about 10 years of age.</p>

<p>South Korea's unification minister, Kim Yung-ho had made a similar claim last month about Pyongang's succession plan.</p>

<p>"The continuous emphasis on Kim Jong Un's daughter can be seen as evidence that North Korea is hastening to showcase succession intentions amid difficult internal circumstances," he said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Who will be Kim Jong-un's successor?</strong></p>

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<p>Kim accompanied her father to the December launch of North Korea's Hwasong-18 solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).</p>

<p>She was also by Kim Jong Un's side when North Korea launched its Malligyong-1 spy satellite into orbit in November 2023.</p>

<p>Kim Jong Un's existence was first mentioned in 2013 after retired American basketball star Dennis Rodman visited North Korea.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae is his "most likely" successor, said the spy agency of South Korea. Kim Ju Ae has accompanied her father to missile tests and military parades in the recent past in what is widely interpreted as a sign of the North Korean establishment grooming Ju Ae as the next potential leader of the country.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae is his "most likely" successor, said the spy agency of South Korea. Kim Ju Ae has accompanied her father to missile tests and military parades in the recent past in what is widely interpreted as a sign of the North Korean establishment grooming Ju Ae as the next potential leader of the country. But this is the first time South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) has acknowledged Kim Ju Ae as Mr Kim's heir. The NIS also added that it was still considering "all possibilities" of Kim Jong Un's succession plan. Also read | Kim Jong-un deliberately faked his death to expose traitors in his circle "Based on a comprehensive analysis of public activities and the level of respect for Kim Ju Ae since her initial public appearance, at present, she appears to be the most likely successor," said the NIS. "But we are keeping our eyes open for all possibilities because Kim Jong Un is still young, has no major health problems, and there are many variables," it added. Kim Jong Un's succession plan Kim Ju Ae is thought to be the North Korean leader's second oldest child and is believed to be about 10 years of age. South Korea's unification minister, Kim Yung-ho had made a similar claim last month about Pyongang's succession plan. "The continuous emphasis on Kim Jong Un's daughter can be seen as evidence that North Korea is hastening to showcase succession intentions amid difficult internal circumstances," he said. Also watch | Gravitas: Who will be Kim Jong-un's successor? × Kim accompanied her father to the December launch of North Korea's Hwasong-18 solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). She was also by Kim Jong Un's side when North Korea launched its Malligyong-1 spy satellite into orbit in November 2023. Kim Jong Un's existence was first mentioned in 2013 after retired American basketball star Dennis Rodman visited North Korea. (With inputs from agencies)

Kim Jong Un's 10-year-old daughter 'most likely' to succeed him: South Korean intelligence

<p>A UK anti-monarchy group (Republic) on Thursday said it had made a complaint to police in London about Prince Andrew, after the release of US court documents detailing people linked to Jeffrey Epstein.</p>

<p>"We've just reported Andrew to the police," Republic, which wants an elected British head of state, said in a statement.</p>

<p>A New York judge on Wednesday began to unseal the identities of those linked in the documents to the disgraced US financier Epstein, who killed himself in 2019 while waiting trial for sex crimes.</p>

<p>Andrew, who is formally known as the Duke of York, is accused of groping a woman, which he denies.</p>

<p>The Duke of York withdrew from frontline royal duties in late 2019 after public outrage at a BBC television interview in which he defended his friendship with Epstein.</p>

<p>The former Royal Navy helicopter pilot, 63, in February 2022 settled a US civil case brought by Virginia Giuffre, who claimed he sexually assaulted her when she was 17.</p>

<p>Andrew's mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, stripped him of his honorary military titles and patronages soon afterward, effectively shutting him out of royal life.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has consistently denied sexual assault and even meeting Giuffre.</p>

<p>The Metropolitan Police announced in October 2021 that it had closed its review into Giuffre's claims in the US civil action, stating that it would take "no further action".</p>

<p>The London police&nbsp;said it had also looked into a report by Channel 4 News that British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked, groomed and abused women and girls in the UK.</p>

<p>Giuffre alleged that Andrew abused her at the London home of Maxwell, Epstein's former mistress who was sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison.</p>

<p>Republic chief executive Graham Smith said he wants the case reopened, MPs to debate the matter in parliament, and Andrew's elder brother King Charles III to respond publicly to the claims.</p>

<p>AFP contacted the Met but there was no immediate response.</p>

<p>Despite his low profile, Andrew was seen in public on Christmas Day attending a church service with his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, and members of the royal family in Sandringham, eastern England.</p>


A UK anti-monarchy group (Republic) on Thursday said it had made a complaint to police in London about Prince Andrew, after the release of US court documents detailing people linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

A UK anti-monarchy group (Republic) on Thursday said it had made a complaint to police in London about Prince Andrew, after the release of US court documents detailing people linked to Jeffrey Epstein. "We've just reported Andrew to the police," Republic, which wants an elected British head of state, said in a statement. A New York judge on Wednesday began to unseal the identities of those linked in the documents to the disgraced US financier Epstein, who killed himself in 2019 while waiting trial for sex crimes. Andrew, who is formally known as the Duke of York, is accused of groping a woman, which he denies. The Duke of York withdrew from frontline royal duties in late 2019 after public outrage at a BBC television interview in which he defended his friendship with Epstein. The former Royal Navy helicopter pilot, 63, in February 2022 settled a US civil case brought by Virginia Giuffre, who claimed he sexually assaulted her when she was 17. Andrew's mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, stripped him of his honorary military titles and patronages soon afterward, effectively shutting him out of royal life. He has consistently denied sexual assault and even meeting Giuffre. The Metropolitan Police announced in October 2021 that it had closed its review into Giuffre's claims in the US civil action, stating that it would take "no further action". The London police said it had also looked into a report by Channel 4 News that British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell trafficked, groomed and abused women and girls in the UK. Giuffre alleged that Andrew abused her at the London home of Maxwell, Epstein's former mistress who was sentenced in 2022 to 20 years in prison. Republic chief executive Graham Smith said he wants the case reopened, MPs to debate the matter in parliament, and Andrew's elder brother King Charles III to respond publicly to the claims. AFP contacted the Met but there was no immediate response. Despite his low profile, Andrew was seen in public on Christmas Day attending a church service with his ex-wife, Sarah, Duchess of York, and members of the royal family in Sandringham, eastern England.

UK's Prince Andrew reported to police over Jeffrey Epstein court papers

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