4 days into his new job & Elon Musk is already changing Twitter. He has dissolved Twitter's board of directors & plans to set a 'content moderation council'. What other steps is he mulling? Priyanka Sharma explains.

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Collins dictionary has declared "Permacrisis" as the word of the year. It means an extended period of instability and insecurity. How would you describe 2022? Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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<p>Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday (November 1) that a Twitter Blue subscription will cost $8 per month as he slammed the "current lords &amp; peasants system" for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk, who recently took control of the micro-blogging site, mentioned that the price has been adjusted by country proportionate to purchasing power parity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The billionaire also said that the user will also get: priority in replies, mentions and searches, the ability to post long videos and audio, and also a reduction in the number of advertisements.&nbsp;</p>

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Power to the people! Blue for $8/month.</p>
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<p>Twitter Blue was launched in June last year as the platform's first subscription service that offered exclusive access to premium features, including an option to edit tweets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The service allowed subscribers to read articles from some publishers without advertisements.</p>

<p>The social media platform also made an edit button available to paid subscribers in the United States last month.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Monday, the Tesla and Space X CEO said that he will now serve as the chief executive of Twitter also, fired previous Indian-origin chief Parag Agrawal and other top company officials last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk recently bought the social media company for $44 billion after month-long drama. He also runs a brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company.&nbsp;</p>

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday (November 1) that a Twitter Blue subscription will cost $8 per month as he slammed the "current lords & peasants system" for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark.

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced on Tuesday (November 1) that a Twitter Blue subscription will cost $8 per month as he slammed the "current lords & peasants system" for who has or doesn't have a blue checkmark. Musk, who recently took control of the micro-blogging site, mentioned that the price has been adjusted by country proportionate to purchasing power parity. The billionaire also said that the user will also get: priority in replies, mentions and searches, the ability to post long videos and audio, and also a reduction in the number of advertisements. ALSO READ | Act 1, Scene 2: As Musk overhauls Twitter, it needs bang-for-buck model, not overpriced verification Twitter’s current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn’t have a blue checkmark is bullshit. Power to the people! Blue for $8/month. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 1, 2022 × WATCH | Gravitas: Will verified users lose the blue tick? × Twitter Blue was launched in June last year as the platform's first subscription service that offered exclusive access to premium features, including an option to edit tweets. The service allowed subscribers to read articles from some publishers without advertisements. The social media platform also made an edit button available to paid subscribers in the United States last month. ALSO READ | Musk installs himself as Twitter CEO, dissolves board, becomes sole director of company On Monday, the Tesla and Space X CEO said that he will now serve as the chief executive of Twitter also, fired previous Indian-origin chief Parag Agrawal and other top company officials last week. Musk recently bought the social media company for $44 billion after month-long drama. He also runs a brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company. 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>Many Instagram users have been locked out of their accounts as a result of an outage that began on Monday morning (October 31), and many are being told that their accounts will be suspended.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The photo-sharing app owned by Meta Platforms Inc, said that it was investigating a problem that was preventing thousands of its users from using the service.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Accounts of some Instagram users were suspended as a result of the outage. One user said that in order to reinstate a suspended account, the app had requested their email and phone number.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Instagram said on its Twitter account: "We're aware that some of you are having issues accessing your Instagram account. We're looking into it and apologize for the inconvenience."&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the outage-tracking website Downdetector, which compiles status updates from several sources including user-submitted faults on its platform, about 7,000 Instagram users were impacted. There's a chance that many more customers are being impacted by the outage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Users react over outage:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My Instagram has just been suspended out of the blue along with lots of other people reporting the same on Twitter. Has <a href="https://twitter.com/instagram?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@instagram</a> been hacked??<br />
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Has this happened to anyone else?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/instagramhacked?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#instagramhacked</a> <a href="https://t.co/jUHkbo27ra">pic.twitter.com/jUHkbo27ra</a></p>
— Darshan Sutariya 🇮🇳🚩 (@Darshan2899) <a href="https://twitter.com/Darshan2899/status/1587097800906448896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My Instagram get suspended but not only me right? <a href="https://t.co/gi4lcbbMm5">pic.twitter.com/gi4lcbbMm5</a></p>
— Ell (@hshiellaa) <a href="https://twitter.com/hshiellaa/status/1587075834200064000?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sooo apparently my instagram account no longer exists? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/instagramdown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#instagramdown</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/instagram?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@instagram</a> please resolve this issue because I have 10+ years worth of memories on there. DONT LOGOUT IF YOU GET THE ERROR!</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">got logged out of my <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/instagram?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#instagram</a> account and suddenly i can't go back. now all my posts are gone??? wtf??? am i hacked??? suspended?? help <a href="https://t.co/l5ggbul3Lh">pic.twitter.com/l5ggbul3Lh</a></p>
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Can anyone help me please <a href="https://t.co/I0qO169hEY">pic.twitter.com/I0qO169hEY</a></p>
— Maryse (@maryse_nassif) <a href="https://twitter.com/maryse_nassif/status/1587068488933380096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">My Instagram has just been suspended out of the blue along with lots of other people reporting the same on Twitter. Has <a href="https://twitter.com/instagram?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@instagram</a> been hacked??<br />
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Has this happened to anyone else?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/instagramhacked?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#instagramhacked</a> <a href="https://t.co/lzZWB1fP98">pic.twitter.com/lzZWB1fP98</a></p>
— Jenny Garbis (@jennygarbis) <a href="https://twitter.com/jennygarbis/status/1587071013241618432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 31, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Many Instagram users have been locked out of their accounts as a result of an outage that began on Monday morning (October 31), and many are being told that their accounts will be suspended.

Many Instagram users have been locked out of their accounts as a result of an outage that began on Monday morning (October 31), and many are being told that their accounts will be suspended. The photo-sharing app owned by Meta Platforms Inc, said that it was investigating a problem that was preventing thousands of its users from using the service. Accounts of some Instagram users were suspended as a result of the outage. One user said that in order to reinstate a suspended account, the app had requested their email and phone number. ALSO READ | Musk fired top Twitter execs to avoid payouts, has ordered more job cuts: Reports WATCH | Gravitas: Will verified users lose the blue tick? × Instagram said on its Twitter account: "We're aware that some of you are having issues accessing your Instagram account. We're looking into it and apologize for the inconvenience." According to the outage-tracking website Downdetector, which compiles status updates from several sources including user-submitted faults on its platform, about 7,000 Instagram users were impacted. There's a chance that many more customers are being impacted by the outage. Users react over outage: My Instagram has just been suspended out of the blue along with lots of other people reporting the same on Twitter. Has @instagram been hacked?? Has this happened to anyone else?#instagramhacked pic.twitter.com/jUHkbo27ra — Darshan Sutariya 🇮🇳🚩 (@Darshan2899) October 31, 2022 × My Instagram get suspended but not only me right? pic.twitter.com/gi4lcbbMm5 — Ell (@hshiellaa) October 31, 2022 × Sooo apparently my instagram account no longer exists? #instagramdown @instagram please resolve this issue because I have 10+ years worth of memories on there. DONT LOGOUT IF YOU GET THE ERROR! — krista❀ (@kprak__xo) October 31, 2022 × got logged out of my #instagram account and suddenly i can't go back. now all my posts are gone??? wtf??? am i hacked??? suspended?? help pic.twitter.com/l5ggbul3Lh — dexter (@dxtrnws) October 31, 2022 × My instagram account got suspended for norm reason at all. Can anyone help me please pic.twitter.com/I0qO169hEY — Maryse (@maryse_nassif) October 31, 2022 × My Instagram has just been suspended out of the blue along with lots of other people reporting the same on Twitter. Has @instagram been hacked?? Has this happened to anyone else?#instagramhacked pic.twitter.com/lzZWB1fP98 — Jenny Garbis (@jennygarbis) October 31, 2022 × 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>United States president Joe Biden apparently lost his temper during a phone call in June while talking to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States emerged as one of the key allies of Kyiv during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The conflict started when Russia announced the invasion of the Ukrainian regions on February 24.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Many experts believed the conflict won't last long considering the Russian military might. But on the contrary, the Ukrainians displayed incredible resistance, thanks to all the support from the West allies.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the past eight months, the US sent several military aid packages, including advanced and high-tech weapons to Ukraine and every time the US announces a fresh package, Biden and Zelensky speak on the phone.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, reports emerged that the outcome of one of the phone calls between the two in June was different.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by NBC News, four people familiar with the call said that when Biden was about to inform Zelensky that the US had approved an additional $1 billion in military aid for Kyiv, the Ukrainian president began to detail all the additional support he required but was not receiving. The people familiar with the call said that Biden lost his temper.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The report regarding the so-called tensed phone call between Biden and Zelensky came two days after the US pledged an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This drawdown will bring the total US military assistance for Ukraine to an unprecedented level of more than USD 18.5 billion since the beginning of the Administration," the US State Department said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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United States president Joe Biden apparently lost his temper during a phone call in June while talking to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. The United States emerged as one of the key allies of Kyiv during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

United States president Joe Biden apparently lost his temper during a phone call in June while talking to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. The United States emerged as one of the key allies of Kyiv during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The conflict started when Russia announced the invasion of the Ukrainian regions on February 24. Many experts believed the conflict won't last long considering the Russian military might. But on the contrary, the Ukrainians displayed incredible resistance, thanks to all the support from the West allies. Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates | Zelensky vows to continue grain initiative In the past eight months, the US sent several military aid packages, including advanced and high-tech weapons to Ukraine and every time the US announces a fresh package, Biden and Zelensky speak on the phone. However, reports emerged that the outcome of one of the phone calls between the two in June was different. As quoted by NBC News, four people familiar with the call said that when Biden was about to inform Zelensky that the US had approved an additional $1 billion in military aid for Kyiv, the Ukrainian president began to detail all the additional support he required but was not receiving. The people familiar with the call said that Biden lost his temper. WATCH | Russia pulls out of UN-brokered grain deal. How will it impact global food prices? × ALSO READ | UN says there were no ships in grain corridor when Russia alleged attack The report regarding the so-called tensed phone call between Biden and Zelensky came two days after the US pledged an additional $275 million in military aid for Ukraine. "This drawdown will bring the total US military assistance for Ukraine to an unprecedented level of more than USD 18.5 billion since the beginning of the Administration," the US State Department said in a statement. 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>Tesla&nbsp;aims to start&nbsp;mass&nbsp;production&nbsp;of its Cybertruck at the end of 2023, two years after the initial target for the long-awaited pickup truck Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled in 2019, two people with knowledge of the&nbsp;plans&nbsp;told Reuters.</p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;said last month that it was working on readying its Austin, Texas plant to build the new model with “early&nbsp;production” set to start in the middle of 2023. “We’re in the final lap for Cybertruck,” Musk told a conference call with financial analysts.</p>

<p>A gradual ramp in the second half of next year to full output for the sharp-angled electric truck would mean that&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;would not be recording revenue until early 2024 for a full-quarter of&nbsp;production&nbsp;on a new model seen as key to its growth.</p>

<p>It would also mean a wait of another year for the estimated hundreds of thousands of potential buyers who have paid $100 to reserve a Cybertruck in one of the most highly anticipated, and closely tracked electric vehicle launches ever.</p>

<p>Tesla&nbsp;did not immediately respond to a request to comment.</p>

<p>It has not announced final pricing on the Cybertruck, showed the&nbsp;production&nbsp;version of the vehicle or specified how it will manage the battery supply for the new model.</p>

<p>In 2019,&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;had projected an initial price of under $40,000, but prices for new vehicles have shot higher since then and&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;has raised prices across its lineup.</p>

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<p>Musk introduced Cybertruck in a 2019 reveal where the vehicle’s designer cracked the vehicle’s supposedly unbreakable “armor glass” windows. The company has pushed back&nbsp;production&nbsp;timing three times since: from late 2021 to late 2022, then to early 2023 and most recently to the mid-2023 target for initial&nbsp;production.</p>

<p>The launch of the Cybertruck will give&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;an EV entrant in one of the most profitable segments of the U.S. market and a competitor to electric pickups from the likes of Ford Motor Co and Rivian Automotive, both of which have launched models in still-limited numbers.</p>

<p>In January, Musk had cited shortages in sourcing components as the reason for pushing the launch of Cybertruck into 2023.</p>

<p>In May,&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;stopped taking orders for the Cybertruck outside North America. Musk said then the company had "more orders of the first Cybertrucks than we could possibly fulfill for three years after the start of&nbsp;production."</p>

<p>Automakers often ramp&nbsp;production&nbsp;slowly for an all-new model like the Cybertruck.</p>

<p>Analysts have also cautioned that a weakening global economy will start to weigh on sales for&nbsp;Tesla, which has so far been able to sell every car it makes. Musk has said he expected a coming recession would last “probably until Spring of ’24.”</p>

<p>IDRA Group, the Italian company making the Giga Press that will be used for die casting parts for the Cybertruck, said in a LinkedIn post last week that the 9,000-ton machine for truck part&nbsp;production&nbsp;was packed and ready to be shipped.</p>

<p>The post did not name&nbsp;Tesla.&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;has been using the Giga Press to cut the cost and complexity of&nbsp;production&nbsp;of its Model Y, an innovation other automakers, including Toyota, have studied.</p>

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Tesla aims to start mass production of its Cybertruck at the end of 2023, two years after the initial target for the long-awaited pickup truck Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled in 2019, two people with knowledge of the plans told Reuters.

Tesla aims to start mass production of its Cybertruck at the end of 2023, two years after the initial target for the long-awaited pickup truck Chief Executive Elon Musk unveiled in 2019, two people with knowledge of the plans told Reuters. Tesla said last month that it was working on readying its Austin, Texas plant to build the new model with “early production” set to start in the middle of 2023. “We’re in the final lap for Cybertruck,” Musk told a conference call with financial analysts. A gradual ramp in the second half of next year to full output for the sharp-angled electric truck would mean that Tesla would not be recording revenue until early 2024 for a full-quarter of production on a new model seen as key to its growth. It would also mean a wait of another year for the estimated hundreds of thousands of potential buyers who have paid $100 to reserve a Cybertruck in one of the most highly anticipated, and closely tracked electric vehicle launches ever. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request to comment. It has not announced final pricing on the Cybertruck, showed the production version of the vehicle or specified how it will manage the battery supply for the new model. In 2019, Tesla had projected an initial price of under $40,000, but prices for new vehicles have shot higher since then and Tesla has raised prices across its lineup. CRACKED WINDOWS Musk introduced Cybertruck in a 2019 reveal where the vehicle’s designer cracked the vehicle’s supposedly unbreakable “armor glass” windows. The company has pushed back production timing three times since: from late 2021 to late 2022, then to early 2023 and most recently to the mid-2023 target for initial production. The launch of the Cybertruck will give Tesla an EV entrant in one of the most profitable segments of the U.S. market and a competitor to electric pickups from the likes of Ford Motor Co and Rivian Automotive, both of which have launched models in still-limited numbers. In January, Musk had cited shortages in sourcing components as the reason for pushing the launch of Cybertruck into 2023. In May, Tesla stopped taking orders for the Cybertruck outside North America. Musk said then the company had "more orders of the first Cybertrucks than we could possibly fulfill for three years after the start of production." Automakers often ramp production slowly for an all-new model like the Cybertruck. Analysts have also cautioned that a weakening global economy will start to weigh on sales for Tesla, which has so far been able to sell every car it makes. Musk has said he expected a coming recession would last “probably until Spring of ’24.” IDRA Group, the Italian company making the Giga Press that will be used for die casting parts for the Cybertruck, said in a LinkedIn post last week that the 9,000-ton machine for truck part production was packed and ready to be shipped. The post did not name Tesla. Tesla has been using the Giga Press to cut the cost and complexity of production of its Model Y, an innovation other automakers, including Toyota, have studied. 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 continuous surge in oil and fuel prices due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war impacted millions globally with people coping with a rise in the cost of living. But some are also profiting from it, especially the energy firms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BP on Tuesday (November 1) reported a third-quarter profit of $8.15 billion, which is more than double its profit for the period between July and September last year. Notably, BP made a profit of $3.3 billion a year earlier. In the second quarter of 2022, it made a 14-year high profit of $8.45 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not just BP, but several other top Western energy giants have reported huge profits, including Shell, Exxon Mobil and Total Energies PA. This revived calls of imposing new windfall taxes on the energy firms to help the governments.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>UK economic crisis&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The United Kingdom is facing an economic crisis that has left the nation's finances in a precarious state. Millions of people across the nation are struggling with their high food and energy bills.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few days ago, Rishi Sunak became Britain's prime minister and when he was chancellor, he introduced the windfall tax in May. As quoted by a BBC report, a Treasury spokesperson said the tax was expected to raise £17bn this year and next "to help fund cost of living support for eight million people".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The same report also quoted Ed Miliband, shadow climate change secretary, as saying that BP's profits were "damning evidence of the failure of the government to levy a proper windfall tax".&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said, "Rishi Sunak should be hanging his head in shame that he has left billions of windfall profits in the pockets of oil and gas companies, while the British people face a cost-of-living crisis."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Alok Sharma, who is UK's COP president, noted: "We need to raise more money from a windfall tax on oil and gas companies and actively encourage them to invest in renewables."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The profit reports came a day after US President Joe Biden asked the oil and gas companies to use their record profits to lower costs for Americans and increase production.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid high pump prices, Biden also warned the companies that they might have to pay a higher tax rate. High fuel prices are one of the top issues in the US midterm elections coming in a week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden on Monday (October 31) criticised major oil companies in remarks at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He said that the oil industry "has not met its commitment to invest in America and support the American people." They’re not just making a "fair return" he said, adding that they're making "profits so high it is hard to believe".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Their profits are a windfall of war," Biden said referring to the Russia-Ukraine war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president also said that he thinks it's "outrageous" as if they passed those profits on to consumers, gasoline prices would be down about 50 cents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If they don’t, they’re going to pay a higher tax on their excess profits, and face other restrictions," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the White House will work with Congress to look at these options and others. "It's time for these companies to stop war profiteering," Biden added.&nbsp;</p>

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The continuous surge in oil and fuel prices due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war impacted millions globally with people coping with a rise in the cost of living.

The continuous surge in oil and fuel prices due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war impacted millions globally with people coping with a rise in the cost of living. But some are also profiting from it, especially the energy firms. BP on Tuesday (November 1) reported a third-quarter profit of $8.15 billion, which is more than double its profit for the period between July and September last year. Notably, BP made a profit of $3.3 billion a year earlier. In the second quarter of 2022, it made a 14-year high profit of $8.45 billion. Not just BP, but several other top Western energy giants have reported huge profits, including Shell, Exxon Mobil and Total Energies PA. This revived calls of imposing new windfall taxes on the energy firms to help the governments. ALSO READ | Ukraine-Russia war LIVE updates: Erdogan to speak with Putin, Zelensky over grain deal UK economic crisis The United Kingdom is facing an economic crisis that has left the nation's finances in a precarious state. Millions of people across the nation are struggling with their high food and energy bills. A few days ago, Rishi Sunak became Britain's prime minister and when he was chancellor, he introduced the windfall tax in May. As quoted by a BBC report, a Treasury spokesperson said the tax was expected to raise £17bn this year and next "to help fund cost of living support for eight million people". The same report also quoted Ed Miliband, shadow climate change secretary, as saying that BP's profits were "damning evidence of the failure of the government to levy a proper windfall tax". He said, "Rishi Sunak should be hanging his head in shame that he has left billions of windfall profits in the pockets of oil and gas companies, while the British people face a cost-of-living crisis." In a tweet, Alok Sharma, who is UK's COP president, noted: "We need to raise more money from a windfall tax on oil and gas companies and actively encourage them to invest in renewables." WATCH | Mykolaiv: Russian missile hit residential building and school, announces wider evacuation × Biden's warning The profit reports came a day after US President Joe Biden asked the oil and gas companies to use their record profits to lower costs for Americans and increase production. Amid high pump prices, Biden also warned the companies that they might have to pay a higher tax rate. High fuel prices are one of the top issues in the US midterm elections coming in a week. Biden on Monday (October 31) criticised major oil companies in remarks at the White House. ALSO READ | Will Ukraine grain deal survive? Erdogan to speak with Putin, Zelensky He said that the oil industry "has not met its commitment to invest in America and support the American people." They’re not just making a "fair return" he said, adding that they're making "profits so high it is hard to believe". "Their profits are a windfall of war," Biden said referring to the Russia-Ukraine war. The US president also said that he thinks it's "outrageous" as if they passed those profits on to consumers, gasoline prices would be down about 50 cents. "If they don’t, they’re going to pay a higher tax on their excess profits, and face other restrictions," he said. Meanwhile, the White House will work with Congress to look at these options and others. "It's time for these companies to stop war profiteering," Biden added. 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.

'Windfall of war': Energy firms report bumper profits as millions continue to struggle

<p>Foxconn Technology Group on Tuesday (November 1) denied social media claims which suggested that several people died due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at its main iPhone plant in China.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A video of the same was posted on the micro-blogging site Twitter. The viral video appeared to describe the deaths of eight Foxconn workers inside a company-operated dormitory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, a Foxconn unit said: "There are no deaths at our facility. We believe this is a maliciously edited video. The group is making every effort to ensure the production safety, and health and safety of colleagues."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the past few weeks, Foxconn has been struggling with a COVID-19 outbreak at its facility in Zhengzhou, a base from where it makes most of the world’s iPhones.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports have mentioned that amid the disruptions from the local Covid flare-up, the firm is raising wages and arranging for backup from its other Chinese plants should assembly lines stall in Zhengzhou.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a report by Reuters, an incident has been described as a person named Yuan said that he climbed the fences on Saturday night after enduring days of lock-in at Foxconn's vast facility in central China with 200,000 other workers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is believed that several others also flee amid what they feared was a widening COVID outbreak.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Chinese workers jump fences to escape lockdown&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Yuan, who declined to give his full name because of the matter's sensitivity, said that he walked through the night, keeping to a northerly route. He said that he walked towards his hometown of Hebi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yuan told Reuters: "There were so many people on the road. We were shut in on October 14, and we had to do endless PCR tests, and after about 10 days, we had to wear N95 masks, and were given traditional Chinese medicine."&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further told Reuters that whenever a positive or suspected case was found at a production line, there would be a public broadcast, but work would continue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"People would be called away in the middle of work, and if they don't show up the next day, that would mean they had been taken away," Yuan said.&nbsp;</p>

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Foxconn Technology Group on Tuesday (November 1) denied social media claims which suggested that several people died due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at its main iPhone plant in China.

Foxconn Technology Group on Tuesday (November 1) denied social media claims which suggested that several people died due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak at its main iPhone plant in China. A video of the same was posted on the micro-blogging site Twitter. The viral video appeared to describe the deaths of eight Foxconn workers inside a company-operated dormitory. In a statement, a Foxconn unit said: "There are no deaths at our facility. We believe this is a maliciously edited video. The group is making every effort to ensure the production safety, and health and safety of colleagues." ALSO READ | Covid-free for three months, Macau records 11 cases, tests entire population In the past few weeks, Foxconn has been struggling with a COVID-19 outbreak at its facility in Zhengzhou, a base from where it makes most of the world’s iPhones. Reports have mentioned that amid the disruptions from the local Covid flare-up, the firm is raising wages and arranging for backup from its other Chinese plants should assembly lines stall in Zhengzhou. In a report by Reuters, an incident has been described as a person named Yuan said that he climbed the fences on Saturday night after enduring days of lock-in at Foxconn's vast facility in central China with 200,000 other workers. It is believed that several others also flee amid what they feared was a widening COVID outbreak. WATCH | Chinese workers jump fences to escape lockdown × Yuan, who declined to give his full name because of the matter's sensitivity, said that he walked through the night, keeping to a northerly route. He said that he walked towards his hometown of Hebi. Yuan told Reuters: "There were so many people on the road. We were shut in on October 14, and we had to do endless PCR tests, and after about 10 days, we had to wear N95 masks, and were given traditional Chinese medicine." He further told Reuters that whenever a positive or suspected case was found at a production line, there would be a public broadcast, but work would continue. "People would be called away in the middle of work, and if they don't show up the next day, that would mean they had been taken away," Yuan 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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<p>The Iranian government on Monday (October 31) said that 1,000 people will face public trials in the capital city of Tehran for their alleged involvement in the nationwide protests. More than six weeks ago, mass protests erupted across the nation over the death of Mahsa Amini allegedly in the custody of the morality police in Iran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to judicial officials, as quoted by Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, the protesters would be brought to trial in Tehran alone for their "subversive conduct," which included allegedly attacking security guards and setting fire to public property, among other things.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Iran's judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, said: "Those who intend to confront and subvert the regime are dependent on foreigners and will be punished according to legal standards." He also indicated that some protesters would be charged with collaborating with foreign governments.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Iran protests: Students defy ultimatum by revolutionary guards, chant 'freedom'&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>During the unrest, the Iranian leaders referred to the demonstrations as a plan by adversaries, notably the United States, and promised stern punishment against what they have labelled "rioters."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 22-year-old Amini's death in custody led to massive protests and some reports have even suggested that she was detained for wearing her headscarf in an "improper" way. After that protesters from all walks of life participated, with students and women playing a key role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ejei said: "Without a doubt, our judges will deal with the cases of the recent riots with accuracy and speed." He said that prosecutors made an effort to distinguish between those who only wanted to vent their grievances on the streets and those who intended to overthrow the theocracy.&nbsp;</p>

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The Iranian government on Monday (October 31) said that 1,000 people will face public trials in the capital city of Tehran for their alleged involvement in the nationwide protests.

The Iranian government on Monday (October 31) said that 1,000 people will face public trials in the capital city of Tehran for their alleged involvement in the nationwide protests. More than six weeks ago, mass protests erupted across the nation over the death of Mahsa Amini allegedly in the custody of the morality police in Iran. According to judicial officials, as quoted by Iran's state-run IRNA news agency, the protesters would be brought to trial in Tehran alone for their "subversive conduct," which included allegedly attacking security guards and setting fire to public property, among other things. ALSO READ | 'Only a phone call away': UAE asserts OPEC+ keen on supplying world with oil it needs Iran's judiciary chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, said: "Those who intend to confront and subvert the regime are dependent on foreigners and will be punished according to legal standards." He also indicated that some protesters would be charged with collaborating with foreign governments. WATCH | Iran protests: Students defy ultimatum by revolutionary guards, chant 'freedom' × ALSO READ | South Korea Halloween crush: The tragedy was avoidable, experts say During the unrest, the Iranian leaders referred to the demonstrations as a plan by adversaries, notably the United States, and promised stern punishment against what they have labelled "rioters." The 22-year-old Amini's death in custody led to massive protests and some reports have even suggested that she was detained for wearing her headscarf in an "improper" way. After that protesters from all walks of life participated, with students and women playing a key role. Ejei said: "Without a doubt, our judges will deal with the cases of the recent riots with accuracy and speed." He said that prosecutors made an effort to distinguish between those who only wanted to vent their grievances on the streets and those who intended to overthrow the theocracy. It should be known who among the agitators was focused on confronting the system and overturning it, he 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.

Anti-hijab protest: Iran indicts 1,000 protesters, plans public trials

<p>Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which led to a massive fuel crisis, the energy minister for the United Arab Emirates stated on Monday (October 31) that OPEC+ is committed to supplying the world with the oil it requires.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minister reinforced the idea that the group of leading producers would always be able to maintain market equilibrium. At a major industry event in Abu Dhabi, Suhail al-Mazrouei stated that OPEC+ will always remain a trustworthy technical organisation to manage oil supply and demand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>OPEC+ is a group of the producer bloc with allies including Russia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This technical organisation (OPEC) is always going to stay as a trusted, technical organisation taking decisions and doing its best to balance the supply and demand, so that is our commitment," Suhail said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If there is a requirement like we have done so many times in the past, we are a phone call away if there are requirements, and we have said this so many times before," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia blames Ukraine for Black sea attack, 350,000 apartments left without electricity and water&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Amos Hochstein, the US energy envoy, issued a warning that the price of energy must be set in a way that promotes economic expansion and that greater investment is required in the oil and gas industry.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking at the same conference, he further stated that the connection between the US and UAE is "solid, long-standing, and enduring".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the United States government criticised the unexpected decision when OPEC+ agreed to reduce oil production in October, sparking one of the group's largest conflicts with the West.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which led to a massive fuel crisis, the energy minister for the United Arab Emirates stated on Monday (October 31) that OPEC+ is committed to supplying the world with the oil it requires.

Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which led to a massive fuel crisis, the energy minister for the United Arab Emirates stated on Monday (October 31) that OPEC+ is committed to supplying the world with the oil it requires. The minister reinforced the idea that the group of leading producers would always be able to maintain market equilibrium. At a major industry event in Abu Dhabi, Suhail al-Mazrouei stated that OPEC+ will always remain a trustworthy technical organisation to manage oil supply and demand. OPEC+ is a group of the producer bloc with allies including Russia. Russia-Ukraine war LIVE updates | Ukraine targeted by missiles; grain exports restart "This technical organisation (OPEC) is always going to stay as a trusted, technical organisation taking decisions and doing its best to balance the supply and demand, so that is our commitment," Suhail said. "If there is a requirement like we have done so many times in the past, we are a phone call away if there are requirements, and we have said this so many times before," he added. WATCH | Russia blames Ukraine for Black sea attack, 350,000 apartments left without electricity and water × ALSO READ | Moscow recruiting prisoners with HIV, hepatitis for Putin's private army: Report Amos Hochstein, the US energy envoy, issued a warning that the price of energy must be set in a way that promotes economic expansion and that greater investment is required in the oil and gas industry. While speaking at the same conference, he further stated that the connection between the US and UAE is "solid, long-standing, and enduring". Notably, the United States government criticised the unexpected decision when OPEC+ agreed to reduce oil production in October, sparking one of the group's largest conflicts with the West. (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>Celebrations turned into chaos as at least 151 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in South Korea when a gathering of primarily young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But safety experts said on Monday (October 31) that proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes that resulted in a crush and the deaths of 154 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The annual celebrations in Seoul's popular nightlife district of Itaewon lacked a central organising body, thus the government was not compelled to set or enforce safety regulations.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to a district news release, officials in Yongsan, where Itaewon is situated, talked about ways to stop people from using illegal drugs and spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) over the Halloween holiday. However, there was no reference to crowd management.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 100,000 people were believed to be in Itaewon on Saturday when the incident took place. Itaewon subway station saw 81,573 passengers disembark on that day, up from approximately 23,800 a week earlier and about 35,950 on Friday, according to Seoul Metro. But there were only 137 police officers in Itaewon at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, up to 4,000 police officers were stationed for protests by labour unions and supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol that drew tens of thousands to Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on the same Saturday, according to a police official.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min said on Monday, "Police are now working on a thorough analysis of the incident's cause. It's not appropriate to make hasty conclusions before the exact cause is determined - whether it was caused by a lack of police or whether there is something that we should fundamentally change for rallies and gatherings."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Oh Seung-jin, the director of the violent crime investigation division at the National Police Agency, said: "For this time’s Halloween festival, because it was expected that many people would gather in Itaewon, I understand that it was prepared by putting in more police force than other years."&nbsp;</p>

<p>But the oficer further admitted that "currently there is no separate preparation manual for such a situation where there is no organiser and a gathering of a crowd is expected."&nbsp;</p>

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Celebrations turned into chaos as at least 151 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in South Korea when a gathering of primarily young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed.

Celebrations turned into chaos as at least 151 people were killed and more than 100 were injured in South Korea when a gathering of primarily young people celebrating Halloween festivities in Seoul became trapped and crushed. But safety experts said on Monday (October 31) that proper crowd and traffic control by South Korean authorities could have prevented or at least mitigated the surge of Halloween partygoers in the lanes that resulted in a crush and the deaths of 154 people. The annual celebrations in Seoul's popular nightlife district of Itaewon lacked a central organising body, thus the government was not compelled to set or enforce safety regulations. ALSO READ | South Korean government to launch investigation into deadly Halloween stampede According to a district news release, officials in Yongsan, where Itaewon is situated, talked about ways to stop people from using illegal drugs and spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) over the Halloween holiday. However, there was no reference to crowd management. About 100,000 people were believed to be in Itaewon on Saturday when the incident took place. Itaewon subway station saw 81,573 passengers disembark on that day, up from approximately 23,800 a week earlier and about 35,950 on Friday, according to Seoul Metro. But there were only 137 police officers in Itaewon at the time. On the other hand, up to 4,000 police officers were stationed for protests by labour unions and supporters of President Yoon Suk-yeol that drew tens of thousands to Gwanghwamun in central Seoul on the same Saturday, according to a police official. WATCH | Explained | How is a crowd crush different from a stampede? × ALSO READ | South Korean actor Lee Ji-han dies in Itaewon Halloween stampede, he was 24 Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min said on Monday, "Police are now working on a thorough analysis of the incident's cause. It's not appropriate to make hasty conclusions before the exact cause is determined - whether it was caused by a lack of police or whether there is something that we should fundamentally change for rallies and gatherings." Oh Seung-jin, the director of the violent crime investigation division at the National Police Agency, said: "For this time’s Halloween festival, because it was expected that many people would gather in Itaewon, I understand that it was prepared by putting in more police force than other years." But the oficer further admitted that "currently there is no separate preparation manual for such a situation where there is no organiser and a gathering of a crowd is expected." 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>Sneakers for horses are a thing now. That is quite something for the fashionista horses but to buy a pair of customised horse sneakers, the owners will have to spend over $1,000.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of a partnership with VisitLex, Lexington's public tourism agency, artist Marcus Floyd, located in Kentucky, began creating the prototype for a horse sneaker.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CNET reported that a single shoe starts at $1,200. It will definitely be going to cost a huge amount to buy these but the report also added that a percentage of the proceeds will be given to Sneaker Ball Lex, an event that supports regional minority organisations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A CNN report mentioned that before the Breeder's Cup, a series of equestrian races held in Lexington on November 4 and 5, VisitLex contacted Floyd.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On his Instagram account, Floyd wrote: "These are wearable art designed over a medical horse boot and covered with repurposed sneakers." He also posted multiple images of the horse sneakers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Court Purple Jordan 1, New Balance 650, and Yeezy Boost 350 were among the sneakers he listed as being worn in the pictures. These appear to be the first pair of Horse Kicks sneakers, which will be given away and put up for auction at Sneaker Ball Lex.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Floyd further wrote: "One of the craziest collaborations to date for me. It was a dope process trying to figure out what a horse sneaker would look like while using as much from the 'REAL' shoe as possible."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During a conversation with CNN, he explained: "Their initiative was to bring awareness to the Bluegrass state, like Kentucky as a whole."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report also mentioned how much time it takes to make such sneakers. According to Floyd, each pair of shoes might take up to 17 hours to make.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He began by purchasing the actual sneakers, which were a pair of vintage Air Jordans. Then he deconstructs them, painstakingly removing each component before reassembling the sneaker atop a horse boot created specifically for protection. He made an effort to maintain the design's accuracy while also making adjustments for the ankle and hoof shapes of horses.&nbsp;</p>

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Sneakers for horses are a thing now. That is quite something for the fashionista horses but to buy a pair of customised horse sneakers, the owners will have to spend over $1,000.

Sneakers for horses are a thing now. That is quite something for the fashionista horses but to buy a pair of customised horse sneakers, the owners will have to spend over $1,000. As part of a partnership with VisitLex, Lexington's public tourism agency, artist Marcus Floyd, located in Kentucky, began creating the prototype for a horse sneaker. CNET reported that a single shoe starts at $1,200. It will definitely be going to cost a huge amount to buy these but the report also added that a percentage of the proceeds will be given to Sneaker Ball Lex, an event that supports regional minority organisations. A CNN report mentioned that before the Breeder's Cup, a series of equestrian races held in Lexington on November 4 and 5, VisitLex contacted Floyd. ALSO READ | Greta Thunberg calls climate summits a 'scam'; will skip Cop27 next month View this post on Instagram A post shared by COMPLEX (@complex) × On his Instagram account, Floyd wrote: "These are wearable art designed over a medical horse boot and covered with repurposed sneakers." He also posted multiple images of the horse sneakers. The Court Purple Jordan 1, New Balance 650, and Yeezy Boost 350 were among the sneakers he listed as being worn in the pictures. These appear to be the first pair of Horse Kicks sneakers, which will be given away and put up for auction at Sneaker Ball Lex. Floyd further wrote: "One of the craziest collaborations to date for me. It was a dope process trying to figure out what a horse sneaker would look like while using as much from the 'REAL' shoe as possible." ALSO READ | Barack Obama interrupted by heckler while addressing US Democratic Party rally During a conversation with CNN, he explained: "Their initiative was to bring awareness to the Bluegrass state, like Kentucky as a whole." The report also mentioned how much time it takes to make such sneakers. According to Floyd, each pair of shoes might take up to 17 hours to make. He began by purchasing the actual sneakers, which were a pair of vintage Air Jordans. Then he deconstructs them, painstakingly removing each component before reassembling the sneaker atop a horse boot created specifically for protection. He made an effort to maintain the design's accuracy while also making adjustments for the ankle and hoof shapes of horses. 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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