<p>Twitter Inc said on Wednesday that it would price Twitter Blue subscription for Android users at $11 per month. The subscription is priced at $11 for the iOS subscribers as well. Twitter has offered a cheaper annual plan for the web users when compared to the monthly charges.</p>

<p>The annual plan for subscription to Twitter&nbsp;Blue, only available on the web, is priced at $84, a discount of a dollar to the monthly web subscription price of $8.</p>

<p>During Twitter's pre-Elon Musk months, the blue check mark came to symbolise the authenticity of a Twitter account associated with a public personality, brand, service or organisations. It was available for free for the verified accounts of politicians, famous personalities, journalists and other public figures. The blue check mark will now be available to anyone prepared to pay.</p>

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<p>It was rolled out last year to help Twitter grow revenue as the new owner Elon Musk fights to retain advertisers.</p>

<p>The discount for web users would be available in countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Twitter said.</p>

<p><strong>Additional features on Twitter Blue</strong></p>

<p>Twitter Blue also has some additional features. They include a thread reader, priority ranking in discussion replies, a 60-minute video upload limit, theme customisation option&nbsp;and the ability to edit tweets in addition to the blue verification badge.</p>

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Twitter Inc said on Wednesday that it would price Twitter Blue subscription for Android users at $11 per month. The subscription is priced at $11 for the iOS subscribers as well.

Twitter Inc said on Wednesday that it would price Twitter Blue subscription for Android users at $11 per month. The subscription is priced at $11 for the iOS subscribers as well. Twitter has offered a cheaper annual plan for the web users when compared to the monthly charges. The annual plan for subscription to Twitter Blue, only available on the web, is priced at $84, a discount of a dollar to the monthly web subscription price of $8. During Twitter's pre-Elon Musk months, the blue check mark came to symbolise the authenticity of a Twitter account associated with a public personality, brand, service or organisations. It was available for free for the verified accounts of politicians, famous personalities, journalists and other public figures. The blue check mark will now be available to anyone prepared to pay. ALSO READ | Twitter rolls out 'Blue For Business' to create a new network for businesses It was rolled out last year to help Twitter grow revenue as the new owner Elon Musk fights to retain advertisers. The discount for web users would be available in countries including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand and Australia, Twitter said. Additional features on Twitter Blue Twitter Blue also has some additional features. They include a thread reader, priority ranking in discussion replies, a 60-minute video upload limit, theme customisation option and the ability to edit tweets in addition to the blue verification badge. ALSO WATCH | US: Twitter to relaunch Twitter Blue at higher price for Apple users × Earlier in December last year, Elon Musk added that Twitter's basic blue tick will have half the number of advertisements and the social media platform will offer a higher tier with no advertisements by 2023. Musk had not specified the timeline for the rollout of the higher advertisement-free tier of the micro blogging platform. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Chinese billionaire Hui Ka Yan's wealth has diminished to $3 billion from $42 billion in 2017-2018, Bloomberg Billionaire Index showed. The chairman of the China Evergrande Group, once the second richest person in Asia, was known to be the bridge between the Chinese elite's world of business and the country’s political power centres.</p>

<p>The Bloomberg Billionaire Index further showed that China’s five richest property tycoons lost about $65 billion combined in the past two years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hui Ka Yan’s lost fortune has been attributed to China’s credit crunch that made the country's real estate business the biggest casualty amid the crisis stoked by COVID-19 pandemic and Beijing’s authoritarian restrictions that choked growth of businesses in the country.</p>

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<p>In Evergrande group, Hui Ka Yan currently helms over one of China’s biggest and most indebted real estate developers. The company has over 800 projects in more than 280 cities in China and beyond but is struggling to repay $300 billion in liabilities.</p>

<p><strong>Hui Ka Yan’s lost fortune: Ditched by the Communist Party elite?</strong></p>

<p>Since 2008, Hui had been part of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – the upper house of Chinese Communist Party’s Politburo – consisting of a 300-member elite group with government officials and business tycoons as its members.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CPPCC acts as an advisory body to the National People’s Congress (the legislature) in Beijing. But unlike the upper houses of traditional democracies (such as India's Rajya Sabha) they are known to function as nominal bodies, rarely turning down government bills. CPPCC’s annual convention, however, provides a small but confined space for debate within Beijing’s power centres. The group dwells upon everything from political and social issues to new laws and the nation’s growth.</p>

<p><strong>Hui Ka Yan excluded from CPPCC&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Hui was told to not attend CPPCC annual convention in March 2022.&nbsp;He has now been excluded from the latest list of the individuals who will form the CPPCC for the next five years. At least five other prominent real estate industrialists were excluded from the CPPCC listing, Bloomberg reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The new CPPCC members will meet in Beijing in March for the group’s 14th National Committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity” drive to redistribute wealth has led to cracks in several industries. For the real estate sector, the imposition of a strict “three red lines” policy to reduce debt has furthered a crisis that’s affecting banks, trust firms and millions of homeowners.</p>

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Chinese billionaire Hui Ka Yan's wealth has diminished to $3 billion from $42 billion in 2017-2018, Bloomberg Billionaire Index showed. The chairman of the China Evergrande Group, once the second richest person in Asia, was known to be the bridge between the Chinese elite's world of business and the country’s political power centres.

Chinese billionaire Hui Ka Yan's wealth has diminished to $3 billion from $42 billion in 2017-2018, Bloomberg Billionaire Index showed. The chairman of the China Evergrande Group, once the second richest person in Asia, was known to be the bridge between the Chinese elite's world of business and the country’s political power centres. The Bloomberg Billionaire Index further showed that China’s five richest property tycoons lost about $65 billion combined in the past two years. Hui Ka Yan’s lost fortune has been attributed to China’s credit crunch that made the country's real estate business the biggest casualty amid the crisis stoked by COVID-19 pandemic and Beijing’s authoritarian restrictions that choked growth of businesses in the country. ALSO READ | China: Evergrande chairman Hui Ka Yan's Hong Kong mansion seized by CCB over dues In Evergrande group, Hui Ka Yan currently helms over one of China’s biggest and most indebted real estate developers. The company has over 800 projects in more than 280 cities in China and beyond but is struggling to repay $300 billion in liabilities. Hui Ka Yan’s lost fortune: Ditched by the Communist Party elite? Since 2008, Hui had been part of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – the upper house of Chinese Communist Party’s Politburo – consisting of a 300-member elite group with government officials and business tycoons as its members. ALSO WATCH | WION Business News | China's Evergrande loses $770 million in Hong Kong deal × CPPCC acts as an advisory body to the National People’s Congress (the legislature) in Beijing. But unlike the upper houses of traditional democracies (such as India's Rajya Sabha) they are known to function as nominal bodies, rarely turning down government bills. CPPCC’s annual convention, however, provides a small but confined space for debate within Beijing’s power centres. The group dwells upon everything from political and social issues to new laws and the nation’s growth. Hui Ka Yan excluded from CPPCC Hui was told to not attend CPPCC annual convention in March 2022. He has now been excluded from the latest list of the individuals who will form the CPPCC for the next five years. At least five other prominent real estate industrialists were excluded from the CPPCC listing, Bloomberg reported. The new CPPCC members will meet in Beijing in March for the group’s 14th National Committee. President Xi Jinping’s “common prosperity” drive to redistribute wealth has led to cracks in several industries. For the real estate sector, the imposition of a strict “three red lines” policy to reduce debt has furthered a crisis that’s affecting banks, trust firms and millions of homeowners. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Vivek Malek, the Indian origin attorney who was appointed as the first non-white treasurer of the US state of Missouri last month, was sworn into office on Tuesday. Born about 60 miles northwest of New Delhi in the Rohtak district of Haryana state in North India, Malek has started serving as&nbsp;the 48th treasurer of Missouri state.</p>

<p>In his inaugural speech, Malek traced his rise as Missouri state treasurer to his experience of 'living the American dream' after emigrating from India in early 2000s.</p>

<p>"As I built a law practice over 15 years, I helped others to become American citizens, pledging loyalty and faith in the United States," Malek said. "I know what it is to create and run a small business, to make a payroll, to save for rewards down the road, to take care of employees and clients, to work for something bigger than oneself. I owe so much to America and Missouri."</p>

<p>Malek said he will no longer practice law and will focus on being a full-time treasurer. He will now be able to run for two full four-year terms after serving the remaining two years of this term until 2025.</p>

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<p>Malek was appointed as treasurer of Missouri state last month by Missouri Governor Mike Parson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Parson in past has praised Vivek Malek's style of working.</p>

<p>"The people's money is in good hands with Vivek. He understands the incredible responsibility and privilege it is to serve the people of Missouri and appreciates the importance of true public service," he had said while announcing Malek's appointment as Missouri state treasurer.</p>

<p>"President Reagan once said immigrants are one of greatest sources of American greatness, and both Vivek and I agree. Through our shared values, Vivek helps legal immigrants embrace our nation and achieve their American Dreams too," Parson had said further.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Malek holds a bachelor's degree from Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak. He holds a master of law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois.</p>

<p>Malek began practicing law in 2006 and opened a law firm in 2011.</p>

<p>He was recognised by the Missouri Senate (2015) and Missouri House (2007) for his service and contributions to Missouri communities.</p>

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Vivek Malek, the Indian origin attorney who was appointed as the first non-white treasurer of the US state of Missouri last month, was sworn into office on Tuesday.

Vivek Malek, the Indian origin attorney who was appointed as the first non-white treasurer of the US state of Missouri last month, was sworn into office on Tuesday. Born about 60 miles northwest of New Delhi in the Rohtak district of Haryana state in North India, Malek has started serving as the 48th treasurer of Missouri state. In his inaugural speech, Malek traced his rise as Missouri state treasurer to his experience of 'living the American dream' after emigrating from India in early 2000s. "As I built a law practice over 15 years, I helped others to become American citizens, pledging loyalty and faith in the United States," Malek said. "I know what it is to create and run a small business, to make a payroll, to save for rewards down the road, to take care of employees and clients, to work for something bigger than oneself. I owe so much to America and Missouri." Malek said he will no longer practice law and will focus on being a full-time treasurer. He will now be able to run for two full four-year terms after serving the remaining two years of this term until 2025. ALSO READ | Indians among top earners in US, surpass other Asian groups Malek was appointed as treasurer of Missouri state last month by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. Parson in past has praised Vivek Malek's style of working. "The people's money is in good hands with Vivek. He understands the incredible responsibility and privilege it is to serve the people of Missouri and appreciates the importance of true public service," he had said while announcing Malek's appointment as Missouri state treasurer. "President Reagan once said immigrants are one of greatest sources of American greatness, and both Vivek and I agree. Through our shared values, Vivek helps legal immigrants embrace our nation and achieve their American Dreams too," Parson had said further. ALSO WATCH | Indian diaspora, New Delhi's force multiplier × Malek holds a bachelor's degree from Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak. He holds a master of law degree from the University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. Malek began practicing law in 2006 and opened a law firm in 2011. He was recognised by the Missouri Senate (2015) and Missouri House (2007) for his service and contributions to Missouri communities. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of&nbsp; fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.&nbsp;Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official&nbsp;were among those killed. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.</p>

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<p>Joining the layoffs spree, US tech giant Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced that it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The layoffs will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, representing a negative impact of 12 cents on per share profit, it said.</p>

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<p>A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.&nbsp;Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official&nbsp;were among those killed.&nbsp;Twenty two people, including 10 children, have been hospitalised.</p>

<p>Unverified footage circulating on social media showed what appeared to be the charred remains of the aircraft. Debris from nearby buildings and a car crushed by large shards of metal can also be seen.</p>

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<p>The Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fb019070-ecdc-4c4f-8143-e1a5ff74c37d}{7}" paraid="1537671237" >According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global oil demand is set to reach an all-time high in 2023 as the Chinese economy re-opens after ending its stringent zero-Covid policy. However, the Paris-based watchdog in its report published on Wednesday (January 18) also noted that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Western sanctions on Moscow imposed, as a result, could affect the supply.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{fb019070-ecdc-4c4f-8143-e1a5ff74c37d}{7}" paraid="1537671237" ><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/as-inflation-soars-in-uk-britons-see-real-time-value-of-their-wages-plummet-biggest-fall-since-2009-553746"><strong>As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009</strong></a></p>

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<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/01/18/326361-horizons.png?imwidth=1920" />Suniel Shetty is back and how! After entertaining the audiences with some iconic roles in action, romance and comedy genres, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty made his impending OTT debut with 2022 web show ‘Dharavi Bank’ as Thalaivan, the kingpin of one of the world’s largest slums, Dharavi. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Bollywood’s ‘Anna’ Suniel Shetty spoke about his comeback after taking a break from films, conscious decision of playing roles that suit his age and love for grey shaded characters that have a soul of their own.&nbsp;</p>


Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said.

Microsoft said that it will fire up to 10,000 employees by the third quarter of fiscal 2023. A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said. Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official were among those killed. In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar. Meanwhile, a number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Click on the headlines to read more: Microsoft to fire 10,000 people as tech layoffs intensify Joining the layoffs spree, US tech giant Microsoft Corp on Wednesday announced that it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. The layoffs will result in a charge of $1.2 billion in the second quarter of fiscal 2023, representing a negative impact of 12 cents on per share profit, it said. Ukraine’s interior minister among 18 killed in chopper crash, Germany offers help in probe A helicopter crash near a kindergarten outside Kyiv has reportedly killed 18 people, including three children, the police said. Ukraine's interior minister, his deputy and another official were among those killed. Twenty two people, including 10 children, have been hospitalised. Unverified footage circulating on social media showed what appeared to be the charred remains of the aircraft. Debris from nearby buildings and a car crushed by large shards of metal can also be seen. Taliban cut off hands of four, publicly flog nine for theft in front of spectators The Taliban cut off hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine on charges of sodomy in front of spectators at a football stadium in Kandahar. According to Tolo News, the suspects were punished on Tuesday in Ahmad Shahi Stadium. Local authorities and Kandahar residents were in attendance when the lashing took place. Apple to bring Chinese suppliers to boost production in India A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese suppliers, however, will require to find local Indian joint venture partners as per manufacturing rules put in place by New Delhi. While India is reportedly approving multiple Chinese suppliers, many were rejected, the report said. Two drinks per week, dry January: Canada's new recommendation for alcohol consumption Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidelines for the year 2023 and according to new guidelines, it should be Dry January all year round in the country as it is the only risk-free approach. According to the government-backed guidance, if you want to drink at all then two drinks maximum each week is deemed to be low-risk. Global oil demand to reach an all-time high this year as China re-opens, says IEA According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the global oil demand is set to reach an all-time high in 2023 as the Chinese economy re-opens after ending its stringent zero-Covid policy. However, the Paris-based watchdog in its report published on Wednesday (January 18) also noted that the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Western sanctions on Moscow imposed, as a result, could affect the supply. As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009 The sheer weight of inflation that Britons are facing has been made clear by the latest figures. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that even as inflation reached double digits, wages are lagging far behind. As per a Daily Mail report, even though earnings have risen at near-record rates, in real terms wages have plummeted in the three months to November. Macau's gambling kingpin Alvin Chau sentenced to 18 years in prison Alvin Chau- Macau's gambling kingpin- was on Wednesday (January 18) sentenced to 18 years in prison for running an illegal gambling empire. Chau, 48, the chairman of the Suncity Group, was responsible for pioneering the junket industry which brought high rollers from mainland China to Macau. He was the chairman (of the group) until December 2021, a month after his arrest. A report by the news agency AFP on Wednesday said that prosecutors charged Chau with 289 counts of fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling. Judge Lou Ieng Ha found the 48-year-old guilty of fraud, running a criminal syndicate and operating illegal bets. However, she acquitted him on the charge of money laundering. Indian wrestlers open 'can of worms' into the working of federation, allege sexual harassment and corruption Big ticket Indian wrestlers on Wednesday opened a can of worms into the workings of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik accused the federation President Brij Bhushan Sharan Sharma of sexual harassment while Bajrang Punia alleged the office holders to be knee-deep in corruption. Exclusive | Suniel Shetty interview: My children have grown up. I’m now playing my age Suniel Shetty is back and how! After entertaining the audiences with some iconic roles in action, romance and comedy genres, Bollywood star Suniel Shetty made his impending OTT debut with 2022 web show ‘Dharavi Bank’ as Thalaivan, the kingpin of one of the world’s largest slums, Dharavi. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Bollywood’s ‘Anna’ Suniel Shetty spoke about his comeback after taking a break from films, conscious decision of playing roles that suit his age and love for grey shaded characters that have a soul of their own.

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<p>Scientists in Australia used the Artificial Intelligence monitors to track down rare bird species feared lost since the 2019-2020 summer bushfires. Eastern Bristlebird, described as 'nondescript, brown birds' are endangered bird species, found in Australia's temperate regions. In northern Australia, the previous estimates suggested that there could be as few as 40 individual eastern bristlebirds. But after Queensland's Gondwana rainforest was ravaged by bushfires, they were not seen or heard of.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>How did the scientists find eastern bristlebird?</strong></p>

<p>Researchers paired the Artificial Intelligence with audio recordings to track down the endangered eastern bristlebird, not seen since the summer of 2020. A total of five acoustic monitors in the bristlebird's northern range last year in an exercise called passive acoustic monitoring. They were placed by Queensland University of Technology researchers in partnership with Melbourne-based BirdLife Australia and Brisbane-based Healthy Land and Water.</p>

<p>Traditionally, that would have meant a person going into the forest and playing a recording of a call, in an effort to get a response from the elusive bird.</p>

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<p>"But you have gotta be at the right place at the right time and the bird’s got to want to respond," Queensland University of Technology’s Susan Fuller was quoted as saying by The Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Queensland University of Technology's computer scientist Dr Lance De Vine is credited to have developed an Artificial Intelligence model that recognised bristlebird calls among days of field recordings from the acoustic monitors.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>De Vine’s AI program was accurately able to identify the endangered bird call from other similar noises, and then let it loose upon the rest of the recordings, from which it discovered 350 eastern bristlebird calls over a two-month period.</p>

<p>"Without AI we can’t do this," Susan Fuller told Guardian.&nbsp;</p>

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Scientists in Australia used the Artificial Intelligence monitors to track down rare bird species feared lost since the 2019-2020 summer bushfires. Eastern Bristlebird, described as 'nondescript, brown birds' are endangered bird species, found in Australia's temperate regions.

Scientists in Australia used the Artificial Intelligence monitors to track down rare bird species feared lost since the 2019-2020 summer bushfires. Eastern Bristlebird, described as 'nondescript, brown birds' are endangered bird species, found in Australia's temperate regions. In northern Australia, the previous estimates suggested that there could be as few as 40 individual eastern bristlebirds. But after Queensland's Gondwana rainforest was ravaged by bushfires, they were not seen or heard of. How did the scientists find eastern bristlebird? Researchers paired the Artificial Intelligence with audio recordings to track down the endangered eastern bristlebird, not seen since the summer of 2020. A total of five acoustic monitors in the bristlebird's northern range last year in an exercise called passive acoustic monitoring. They were placed by Queensland University of Technology researchers in partnership with Melbourne-based BirdLife Australia and Brisbane-based Healthy Land and Water. Traditionally, that would have meant a person going into the forest and playing a recording of a call, in an effort to get a response from the elusive bird. ALSO READ | Kenya declares war against millions of birds. Here's why "But you have gotta be at the right place at the right time and the bird’s got to want to respond," Queensland University of Technology’s Susan Fuller was quoted as saying by The Guardian. Queensland University of Technology's computer scientist Dr Lance De Vine is credited to have developed an Artificial Intelligence model that recognised bristlebird calls among days of field recordings from the acoustic monitors. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Is AI going to replace your brain? × De Vine’s AI program was accurately able to identify the endangered bird call from other similar noises, and then let it loose upon the rest of the recordings, from which it discovered 350 eastern bristlebird calls over a two-month period. "Without AI we can’t do this," Susan Fuller told Guardian. "This is a game changer for us." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union has led to a shortfall of 330,000 people in the UK labour force, a report by think tanks, Centre for European Reform (CER) and UK in a Changing Europe said. This shortfall mostly ṭook place in the low-skilled economy.</p>

<p>The departure from the EU in 2020 led to an increase in immigration from non-EU countries, but not enough to compensate for the loss of workers from neighbouring countries, the joint findings of the two think-tanks said.</p>

<p>The number was published after two think tanks took account of Office for National Statistics figures on net immigration. The UK reported a net reduction in immigration of 540,000 by June 2022.</p>

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<p>After Brexit, the UK has a post-Brexit points system immigration system in place. This has made it more difficult for those without qualifications to move to the UK to work.</p>

<p>The post-Brexit points system immigration system has been into force since January 2021.</p>

<p>Between the 18-month period of January 2021 and June 2022, the research found a shortfall of 460,000 EU workers in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p><strong>Transport, warehousing worst-hit</strong></p>

<p>Blue collar jobs such as the ones in transport and warehousing were the worst hit, with a reduction of 128,000 of EU workers, or 8 per cent of total employment in that sector, research found.</p>

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<p>In recent past, the disbalance in the UK economy with shrinking labour force in the UK and soaring number of job vacancies has been attributed to the loss of freedom of movement and disappearance of people over the age of 50 from the workforce.<br />
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In wholesale and retail, the reduction was numbered at 103,000 EU workers, while in the hospitality and food sector it was 4 per cent, or 67,000. Manufacturing and construction were down 2 per cent each, and there was a decline of 32,000 EU workers in administrative and support areas.</p>

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The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union has led to a shortfall of 330,000 people in the UK labour force, a report by think tanks, Centre for European Reform (CER) and UK in a Changing Europe said.

The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union has led to a shortfall of 330,000 people in the UK labour force, a report by think tanks, Centre for European Reform (CER) and UK in a Changing Europe said. This shortfall mostly ṭook place in the low-skilled economy. The departure from the EU in 2020 led to an increase in immigration from non-EU countries, but not enough to compensate for the loss of workers from neighbouring countries, the joint findings of the two think-tanks said. The number was published after two think tanks took account of Office for National Statistics figures on net immigration. The UK reported a net reduction in immigration of 540,000 by June 2022. ALSO READ | As inflation soars in UK, Britons see real-time value of their wages plummet; biggest fall since 2009 After Brexit, the UK has a post-Brexit points system immigration system in place. This has made it more difficult for those without qualifications to move to the UK to work. The post-Brexit points system immigration system has been into force since January 2021. Between the 18-month period of January 2021 and June 2022, the research found a shortfall of 460,000 EU workers in the United Kingdom. Transport, warehousing worst-hit Blue collar jobs such as the ones in transport and warehousing were the worst hit, with a reduction of 128,000 of EU workers, or 8 per cent of total employment in that sector, research found. ALSO WATCH | UK: What has led to a cost of living crisis? Austerity for the poor, profits for rich × In recent past, the disbalance in the UK economy with shrinking labour force in the UK and soaring number of job vacancies has been attributed to the loss of freedom of movement and disappearance of people over the age of 50 from the workforce. In wholesale and retail, the reduction was numbered at 103,000 EU workers, while in the hospitality and food sector it was 4 per cent, or 67,000. Manufacturing and construction were down 2 per cent each, and there was a decline of 32,000 EU workers in administrative and support areas. "In more skilled sectors, such as healthcare, education and ICT, an increase in non-EU workers more than compensated for losses of those from the EU," the report found. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Amazon is set to kick off a round of layoffs that will affect more than 18,000 employees in the largest job cut in its history. The company had announced earlier this month that it was going to lay off people, joining the likes of Microsoft, Twitter and Meta.</p>

<p>The jobs cuts are being attributed to the slowing online sales growth as the e-commerce to streaming conglomerate braces for a possible recession. The expected recession is likely to affect the spending power of its customers.</p>

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<p>The latest round of layoffs commenced on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported. It is expected to affect the retail division and human resources. The current job cuts amount to 6 per cent of Amazon's 350,000 corporate employees all over world.</p>

<p>"Amazon has weathered uncertain and difficult economies in the past, and we will continue to do so," Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy said earlier this month in a memo to employees. "These changes will help us pursue our long-term opportunities with a stronger cost structure." In his memo, Jassy said that Amazon would provide severance, transitional health benefits and job placement to affected workers.</p>

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<p>Amazon began laying off employees last year that affected its Devices and Services groups, the makers of Alexa voice assistant and Echo smart speakers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amazon faced a sharp slowdown in e-commerce growth as shoppers returned to pre-pandemic habits of shopping from the retail offline marketplaces. Amazon delayed warehouse openings and halted hiring in its retail group. It broadened the freeze to the company’s corporate staff and then began making cuts.</p>

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Amazon is set to kick off a round of layoffs that will affect more than 18,000 employees in the largest job cut in its history. The company had announced earlier this month that it was going to lay off people, joining the likes of Microsoft, Twitter and Meta.

Amazon is set to kick off a round of layoffs that will affect more than 18,000 employees in the largest job cut in its history. The company had announced earlier this month that it was going to lay off people, joining the likes of Microsoft, Twitter and Meta. The jobs cuts are being attributed to the slowing online sales growth as the e-commerce to streaming conglomerate braces for a possible recession. The expected recession is likely to affect the spending power of its customers. ALSO READ | Amazon begins job cuts in India, promises to pay 5-month severance The latest round of layoffs commenced on Wednesday, Bloomberg reported. It is expected to affect the retail division and human resources. The current job cuts amount to 6 per cent of Amazon's 350,000 corporate employees all over world. "Amazon has weathered uncertain and difficult economies in the past, and we will continue to do so," Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy said earlier this month in a memo to employees. "These changes will help us pursue our long-term opportunities with a stronger cost structure." In his memo, Jassy said that Amazon would provide severance, transitional health benefits and job placement to affected workers. ALSO WATCH | Amazon Layoffs: 'We plan to eliminate just over 18,000 roles,' says CEO Andy Jassy × Amazon began laying off employees last year that affected its Devices and Services groups, the makers of Alexa voice assistant and Echo smart speakers. Amazon faced a sharp slowdown in e-commerce growth as shoppers returned to pre-pandemic habits of shopping from the retail offline marketplaces. Amazon delayed warehouse openings and halted hiring in its retail group. It broadened the freeze to the company’s corporate staff and then began making cuts. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Orthrus, a heavily mutated Omicron spinoff that causes Covid infection, now accounts for a fourth of all Covid infections in the United Kingdom. First detected in late 2021, the CH.1.1 variant is reportedly worrying the health professionals in the United Kingdom. A number of mutations allow it to bind to the cells along the respiratory tract more tightly, making it more infectious.</p>

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<p>Surveillance data shows that the strain has now snowballed since it was first detected in November last year.</p>

<p>Data from the Sanger Institute, one of the UK's largest surveillance sites tasked with analysing strains circulating in the United Kingdom, shows Orthrus, nicknamed after a mythical two-headed dog, accounted for 23.3 per cent of all Covid tests analysed in England on January 7.</p>

<p><strong>Orthrus or Kraken</strong></p>

<p>Health chiefs of various bodies in the UK have warned that Orthrus or another Omicron sub-lineage nicknamed the 'Kraken' could soon become dominant.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While Orthrus is behind more infections, experts have said Kraken appears to be growing faster and is said to be more transmissible and capable of evading the human immune system than other strains in circulation.</p>

<p><strong>Which is more dangerous?</strong></p>

<p>Orthrus has a mutation called P681R — which was also on the Delta variant (that caused the devastating second wave of Covid outbreak in India in 2021) — and is thought to make it better attack cells and cause more severe illness. Kraken has the mutation called F486P, which helps it to bypass Covid-fighting antibodies.</p>

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Orthrus, a heavily mutated Omicron spinoff that causes Covid infection, now accounts for a fourth of all Covid infections in the United Kingdom. First detected in late 2021, the CH.

Orthrus, a heavily mutated Omicron spinoff that causes Covid infection, now accounts for a fourth of all Covid infections in the United Kingdom. First detected in late 2021, the CH.1.1 variant is reportedly worrying the health professionals in the United Kingdom. A number of mutations allow it to bind to the cells along the respiratory tract more tightly, making it more infectious. ALSO READ | Explained: Why is XBB.1.5 or ‘Kraken’ the most transmissible Covid subvariant? Surveillance data shows that the strain has now snowballed since it was first detected in November last year. Data from the Sanger Institute, one of the UK's largest surveillance sites tasked with analysing strains circulating in the United Kingdom, shows Orthrus, nicknamed after a mythical two-headed dog, accounted for 23.3 per cent of all Covid tests analysed in England on January 7. Orthrus or Kraken Health chiefs of various bodies in the UK have warned that Orthrus or another Omicron sub-lineage nicknamed the 'Kraken' could soon become dominant. ALSO WATCH | UK detects a steady rise in Covid Cases × While Orthrus is behind more infections, experts have said Kraken appears to be growing faster and is said to be more transmissible and capable of evading the human immune system than other strains in circulation. Which is more dangerous? Orthrus has a mutation called P681R — which was also on the Delta variant (that caused the devastating second wave of Covid outbreak in India in 2021) — and is thought to make it better attack cells and cause more severe illness. Kraken has the mutation called F486P, which helps it to bypass Covid-fighting antibodies. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>One of the sons of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was freed on a "conditional" basis after serving more than seven years of a 10-year jail sentence for fraud, Iranian media reported Wednesday.&nbsp;Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani, 53, left Tehran’s Evin Prison late Tuesday, his lawyer Vahid Abolmaali said, quoted by the ISNA news agency.</p>

<p>Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani was convicted of fraud, embezzlement and undermining national security in August 2015. Previously, Rafsanjani had denounced the charges as "politically motivated".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Who is Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani?</strong></p>

<p>Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani is the fourth child of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, former president of Iran. He is known as an Iranian "Aghazadeh", a term used to describe the children of elite who emerge as the men of means and influence.</p>

<p>He had served as a senior official in Iran’s oil sector in the mid-2000s.</p>

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<p>In 2009, Hashemi Rafsanjani aroused the anger of conservatives by forming a "vote protection committee" for that year’s presidential election.</p>

<p>He actively supported reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, whose allegations of large-scale fraud in favour of populist incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prompted mass protests.</p>

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<p>Mehdi’s father, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, served as president from 1989 to 1997 and was regarded as a moderate who supported improving ties with the West.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Rafsanjani’s daughter Faezeh Hashemi was sentenced to five years in prison for "collusion against the security of the country".</p>

<p>She was arrested in September and convicted of inciting Tehran residents to join protests over the death in custody of Mahsa Al-Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, who died after&nbsp; being arrested for allegedly violating Iran’s strict dress code for women.</p>

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One of the sons of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was freed on a "conditional" basis after serving more than seven years of a 10-year jail sentence for fraud, Iranian media reported Wednesday.

One of the sons of former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was freed on a "conditional" basis after serving more than seven years of a 10-year jail sentence for fraud, Iranian media reported Wednesday. Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani, 53, left Tehran’s Evin Prison late Tuesday, his lawyer Vahid Abolmaali said, quoted by the ISNA news agency. Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani was convicted of fraud, embezzlement and undermining national security in August 2015. Previously, Rafsanjani had denounced the charges as "politically motivated". Who is Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani? Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani is the fourth child of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, former president of Iran. He is known as an Iranian "Aghazadeh", a term used to describe the children of elite who emerge as the men of means and influence. He had served as a senior official in Iran’s oil sector in the mid-2000s. ALSO READ | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani: Iran's evolving revolutionary In 2009, Hashemi Rafsanjani aroused the anger of conservatives by forming a "vote protection committee" for that year’s presidential election. He actively supported reformist candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi, whose allegations of large-scale fraud in favour of populist incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prompted mass protests. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Iran's anti-govt movement is escalating × Mehdi’s father, Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, served as president from 1989 to 1997 and was regarded as a moderate who supported improving ties with the West. Earlier this month, Rafsanjani’s daughter Faezeh Hashemi was sentenced to five years in prison for "collusion against the security of the country". She was arrested in September and convicted of inciting Tehran residents to join protests over the death in custody of Mahsa Al-Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, who died after being arrested for allegedly violating Iran’s strict dress code for women. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The El Nino climate phenomenon later this year may make 2023 to record ‘off the charts’ temperatures causing unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. The El Nino refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures. Such warming often peaks during December.&nbsp;El Nino occurs irregularly, from two years to a decade and can disrupt normal weather patterns globally.</p>

<p>In 2016, the hottest year in history, a similar El Nino event had swept the world.</p>

<p><strong>Will 2023 be the hottest year on record?</strong></p>

<p>So far, the forecast suggests that 2023 may not succeed 2016 as the hottest year on record. This is because the heating effects of El Nino can take months to be felt. This implies that not 2023 but 2024 may well take over 2016 as the hottest year on record.</p>

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<p>The name ‘El Nino’ refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures that often peaks during December. In the past, the El Nino weather phenomenon has been known to bring long droughts all over the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>The 1.5 degree target: El Nino to play spoiler</strong></p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Met Office in the United Kingdom confirmed that the next big El Nino could take the world over 1.5 degree Celsius target. The global consensus on climate change aims to limit the global temperature rise within 1.5 degree Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“It’s very likely that the next big El Nino could take us over 1.5 degree Celsius,” Professor Adam Scaife, the head of long-range prediction at the UK Met Office said in an official statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We know that under climate change, the impacts of El Nino events are going to get stronger, and you have to add that to the effects of climate change itself, which is growing all the time,” he said.</p>

<p>“You put those two things together, and we are likely to see unprecedented heatwaves during the next El Nino.”</p>

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The El Nino climate phenomenon later this year may make 2023 to record ‘off the charts’ temperatures causing unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. The El Nino refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures.

The El Nino climate phenomenon later this year may make 2023 to record ‘off the charts’ temperatures causing unprecedented heatwaves, scientists have warned. The El Nino refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures. Such warming often peaks during December. El Nino occurs irregularly, from two years to a decade and can disrupt normal weather patterns globally. In 2016, the hottest year in history, a similar El Nino event had swept the world. Will 2023 be the hottest year on record? So far, the forecast suggests that 2023 may not succeed 2016 as the hottest year on record. This is because the heating effects of El Nino can take months to be felt. This implies that not 2023 but 2024 may well take over 2016 as the hottest year on record. ALSO READ | Did COPs of 2022 catch up with Earth's climate change runner? The name ‘El Nino’ refers to the warming of sea surface temperatures that often peaks during December. In the past, the El Nino weather phenomenon has been known to bring long droughts all over the world. The 1.5 degree target: El Nino to play spoiler Meanwhile, the Met Office in the United Kingdom confirmed that the next big El Nino could take the world over 1.5 degree Celsius target. The global consensus on climate change aims to limit the global temperature rise within 1.5 degree Celsius. ALSO WATCH | Earth temperature to rise by 2.7C: Scientists issue red alert × “It’s very likely that the next big El Nino could take us over 1.5 degree Celsius,” Professor Adam Scaife, the head of long-range prediction at the UK Met Office said in an official statement. “We know that under climate change, the impacts of El Nino events are going to get stronger, and you have to add that to the effects of climate change itself, which is growing all the time,” he said. “You put those two things together, and we are likely to see unprecedented heatwaves during the next El Nino.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese suppliers, however, will require to find local Indian joint venture partners as per manufacturing rules put in place by New Delhi. While India is reportedly approving multiple Chinese suppliers, many were rejected, the report said.</p>

<p>Apple submitted a list of about 17 suppliers to Indian authorities, and a few of them were turned down, at least one because of direct ties to the Chinese government, one of the people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-to-soon-gets-its-home-grown-iphone-as-tata-group-nears-takeover-says-source-551539">India to get its first homegrown iPhone maker as Tata Group nears takeover</a></strong></p>

<p>The clearance by New Delhi for Chinese suppliers along with home-grown venture partners will help Apple to diversify its manufacturing base away from China.</p>

<p><strong>Who all have received clearance?</strong></p>

<p>AirPods and iPhone assembler Guangdong-based Luxshare Precision Industry Co. and a unit of Ningbo, China-based Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. are among the companies gaining approval, people familiar with the matter were quoted as saying by Bloomberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 14 suppliers are receiving approval from India, after Apple named them as companies whose services it needs to increase its presence in India, Bloomberg further quoted the people as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/apples-iphone-exports-from-india-surpass-25-billion-550917">Apple's iPhone exports from India surpass $2.5 billion</a></strong></p>

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<p>While the vast majority of Apple products are still assembled in China, the company has in recent years started making more of them in India through Taiwanese partners.</p>

<p>Apple and other US electronics brands are seeking to reduce their reliance on China after trade restrictions and Covid-related production disruptions exposed the risks of dependence on the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What does it mean?</strong></p>

<p>India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his second term has focused on growing India's manufacturing sector, providing Production Linked Incentives to mass manufacturers establishing their base in India.</p>

<p>Mumbai-based Tea to airplane conglomerate Tata Group, already provide Apple with parts, and India is pushing to add more local providers into the supply chain to boost and diversify its electronics industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has cut off Chinese companies from its smartphone economy after violent clash between two countries' troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in northernmost India's eastern Ladakh in June 2020.</p>

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A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

A number of Chinese suppliers of Apple Inc. received initial clearance by Indian government to expand in the country, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The Chinese suppliers, however, will require to find local Indian joint venture partners as per manufacturing rules put in place by New Delhi. While India is reportedly approving multiple Chinese suppliers, many were rejected, the report said. Apple submitted a list of about 17 suppliers to Indian authorities, and a few of them were turned down, at least one because of direct ties to the Chinese government, one of the people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. ALSO READ | India to get its first homegrown iPhone maker as Tata Group nears takeover The clearance by New Delhi for Chinese suppliers along with home-grown venture partners will help Apple to diversify its manufacturing base away from China. Who all have received clearance? AirPods and iPhone assembler Guangdong-based Luxshare Precision Industry Co. and a unit of Ningbo, China-based Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. are among the companies gaining approval, people familiar with the matter were quoted as saying by Bloomberg. About 14 suppliers are receiving approval from India, after Apple named them as companies whose services it needs to increase its presence in India, Bloomberg further quoted the people as saying. ALSO WATCH | Apple's iPhone exports from India surpass $2.5 billion × While the vast majority of Apple products are still assembled in China, the company has in recent years started making more of them in India through Taiwanese partners. Apple and other US electronics brands are seeking to reduce their reliance on China after trade restrictions and Covid-related production disruptions exposed the risks of dependence on the country. What does it mean? India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his second term has focused on growing India's manufacturing sector, providing Production Linked Incentives to mass manufacturers establishing their base in India. Mumbai-based Tea to airplane conglomerate Tata Group, already provide Apple with parts, and India is pushing to add more local providers into the supply chain to boost and diversify its electronics industry. India has cut off Chinese companies from its smartphone economy after violent clash between two countries' troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in northernmost India's eastern Ladakh in June 2020. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p data-testid="paragraph-0">Climate activist&nbsp;Greta Thunberg, who was detained along with a group of activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of the coal village of Luetzerath, has been&nbsp;released after an identity check, according to police officials.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-4">Thunberg was seen sitting alone in a large police bus after having been detained at the protest at about 380 miles southwest of German capital Berlin, a person present at the site was quoted as saying by Reuters.</p>

<p data-testid="paragraph-5">"We are going to use force to bring you to the identity check, so please cooperate," a policeman said to the group, according to Reuters footage.</p>

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<p>"Greta Thunberg was part of a group of activists who rushed towards the ledge. However, she was then stopped and carried by us with this group out of the immediate danger area to establish their identity," a spokesperson for Aachen police told Reuters, adding one activist had jumped into the mine.</p>

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<p data-testid="paragraph-6">German riot police backed by bulldozers removed activists from buildings in the village with only a few left in trees and an underground tunnel by last week. However, protesters including Thunberg remained at the site staging a sit-in into Tuesday.</p>

<p>The Swedish climate activist addressed the around 6,000 protesters who marched towards Lutzerath on Saturday, calling the expansion of the mine a "betrayal of present and future generations."</p>

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Climate activist Greta Thunberg, who was detained along with a group of activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of the coal village of Luetzerath, has been released after an identity check, according to police officials.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg, who was detained along with a group of activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of the coal village of Luetzerath, has been released after an identity check, according to police officials. Thunberg was seen sitting alone in a large police bus after having been detained at the protest at about 380 miles southwest of German capital Berlin, a person present at the site was quoted as saying by Reuters. "We are going to use force to bring you to the identity check, so please cooperate," a policeman said to the group, according to Reuters footage. ALSO WATCH | Climate Activists Greta Thunberg backs anti-coal demonstration in Germany × "Greta Thunberg was part of a group of activists who rushed towards the ledge. However, she was then stopped and carried by us with this group out of the immediate danger area to establish their identity," a spokesperson for Aachen police told Reuters, adding one activist had jumped into the mine. ALSO READ | Greta Thunberg, 600 activists sue Sweden over climate inaction German riot police backed by bulldozers removed activists from buildings in the village with only a few left in trees and an underground tunnel by last week. However, protesters including Thunberg remained at the site staging a sit-in into Tuesday. The Swedish climate activist addressed the around 6,000 protesters who marched towards Lutzerath on Saturday, calling the expansion of the mine a "betrayal of present and future generations." "Germany is one of the biggest polluters in the world and needs to be held accountable," she said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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