The long and intense handshake, which appeared more like a battle, between US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emanual Macron went viral on the social media platform as netizens wondered who dominated whom when they met in Paris.

The handshake happened when Trump visited the French capital on Saturday (Dec 7) to attend the reopening of Norte Dame cathedral, which was restored after a fire destroyed it.

This is the first international visit of Trump after clinching victory in the presidential elections and the Republicans are now non-stop cheering "how Trump has already taken over the control of the world".

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In the video which went viral, Trump and Macron are seen shaking hands, which appeared like a wrestling moment, before Trump let go of Macron's hand.

<h2>Here's how netizens reacted to the video</h2>

"President Trump is back to dominating world leaders with his handshake. Macron is going to need a hand massage after all that twisting and pulling Trump did to him," wrote a user who is clearly a Trump fan.

"President Trump manhandles French President Emmanuel Macron with one of the most dominating handshakes I’ve ever seen. We are so back," said commentator Drew Hernandez.

"7 years later and the handshake battle continues between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron," wrote Colin Rugg.&nbsp;

"The Trump-Macron handshake is hilarious," commented author John Lefevre in a post on X. "Because it happened twice. And you know Macron was told to prepare and probably practised and then still got dominated," he said.&nbsp;

“President Trump just made Macron his b—h with one handshake," wrote a critic on X.

“I’ve missed the Trump-Macron arm-wrestles,” said television personality&nbsp;Piers Morgan on X.

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“Welcome to the latest round of the Trump/Macron handshake power struggle saga…”&nbsp;said a user.

“There’s that handshake again,”&nbsp;another user commented.

Watch:&nbsp;Macron, Trump &amp; Zelensky Holds Three-Way Talks At Elysee Palace

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“The handshake!! I will admit I missed *this* part of the circus,”&nbsp;commented a user on X.

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In the past, handshakes of Trump with world leaders have gone viral.

In 2019, he had pulled the arm of Russian President Putin during a handshake.

In early 2017, an equally awkward handshake was exchanged between Trump and Macron in front of the media when the former tried to pull away only for the latter to tighten his grip.

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The long and intense handshake, which appeared more like a battle, between US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emanual Macron went viral on the social media platform as netizens wondered who dominated whom when they met in Paris.

The long and intense handshake, which appeared more like a battle, between US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emanual Macron went viral on the social media platform as netizens wondered who dominated whom when they met in Paris. The handshake happened when Trump visited the French capital on Saturday (Dec 7) to attend the reopening of Norte Dame cathedral, which was restored after a fire destroyed it. This is the first international visit of Trump after clinching victory in the presidential elections and the Republicans are now non-stop cheering "how Trump has already taken over the control of the world". Also Read: Trump in Paris: US President-elect says world 'little crazy' as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame reopening In the video which went viral, Trump and Macron are seen shaking hands, which appeared like a wrestling moment, before Trump let go of Macron's hand. Here's how netizens reacted to the video "President Trump is back to dominating world leaders with his handshake. Macron is going to need a hand massage after all that twisting and pulling Trump did to him," wrote a user who is clearly a Trump fan. "President Trump manhandles French President Emmanuel Macron with one of the most dominating handshakes I’ve ever seen. We are so back," said commentator Drew Hernandez. "7 years later and the handshake battle continues between Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron," wrote Colin Rugg. "The Trump-Macron handshake is hilarious," commented author John Lefevre in a post on X. "Because it happened twice. And you know Macron was told to prepare and probably practised and then still got dominated," he said. “President Trump just made Macron his b—h with one handshake," wrote a critic on X. “I’ve missed the Trump-Macron arm-wrestles,” said television personality Piers Morgan on X. President Trump is back to dominating world leaders with his handshake. 🇫🇷 Macron is going to need a hand massage after all that twisting and pulling Trump did to him 🤣 pic.twitter.com/FQkeEORO3S — George (@BehizyTweets) December 7, 2024 × “Welcome to the latest round of the Trump/Macron handshake power struggle saga…” said a user. “There’s that handshake again,” another user commented. Watch: Macron, Trump & Zelensky Holds Three-Way Talks At Elysee Palace “The handshake!! I will admit I missed *this* part of the circus,” commented a user on X. In the past, handshakes of Trump with world leaders have gone viral. In 2019, he had pulled the arm of Russian President Putin during a handshake. In early 2017, an equally awkward handshake was exchanged between Trump and Macron in front of the media when the former tried to pull away only for the latter to tighten his grip. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Trump and Macron's 17-second intense handshake battle goes viral. Here's who dominated...

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A major release of intense solar flare from the Sun, which created a dazzling spectacle, was captured in detail by a NASA solar observatory.&nbsp;

However, when the eruption was closely observed, it appeared that a lot of solar material in the vast plasma plume had not been able to escape the grasp of&nbsp;the sun and the explosion turned into a failure.

In the video which was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory during an M-class&nbsp;solar flare, a huge plasma plume was seen rising from the surface of the sun, however, only to go back in an apparent "failed eruption".

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Taking to X, solar astrophysicist&nbsp;Ryan French wrote about the event, "A gorgeous #SolarFlare on the Sun today! &nbsp;Just look at how the falling plasma impacts and flows down the magnetic field - physics in action." &nbsp;

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"As further data becomes available, it looks like this event is a prime example of a 'failed eruption'! Material attempted to leave the Sun, but didn't quite escape." French added.&nbsp;

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Solar flares refer to the bursts of electromagnetic radiation which were released from the&nbsp;surface of the sun.&nbsp;

As per Spaceweather.com, electromagnetic radiation has been divided into different classes, which range from 1-10 (and beyond for X-class flares).

<h2>No northern lights with this solar flare</h2>

Since there was less eruptive material during the M-class solar flare, hence there were no chances of the appearance of northern lights.&nbsp;

Such solar eruptions can at times lead to impressive aurora across the world. On June 3, such powerful solar flares can be accompanied by a&nbsp;coronal mass ejection&nbsp;(CME), which is the release of plasma and magnetic field from the surface of the sun.&nbsp;

When Earth is hit by the CMEs, they can lead to geomagnetic storms which can create dynamic aurora that displays beyond their usual polar limits.

Watch:&nbsp;Sun launches strongest Solar flare of its current 11-year cycle

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However, the apparent "reeling in" of solar material noticed in the NASA&nbsp;Solar Dynamics Observatory&nbsp;footage showed no such eruption occurred.

"It looks like nearly all of the plasma associated with the M4 flare eruption fell back into the Sun and was reabsorbed with just a small puff appearing in coronagraph imagery," said space weather forecaster and meteorologist Sara Housseal,&nbsp;in a post on X.

"Just 4 CMEs detected by SOHO today. They seem to be very obscure ones - hard to see in the data shown here. They seem barely more than "puffs"!" physicist Keith Strong wrote on&nbsp;X post on June 3.

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A major release of intense solar flare from the Sun, which created a dazzling spectacle, was captured in detail by a NASA solar observatory. However, when the eruption was closely observed, it appeared that a lot of solar material in the vast plasma plume had not been able to escape the grasp of the sun and the explosion turned into a failure.

A major release of intense solar flare from the Sun, which created a dazzling spectacle, was captured in detail by a NASA solar observatory. However, when the eruption was closely observed, it appeared that a lot of solar material in the vast plasma plume had not been able to escape the grasp of the sun and the explosion turned into a failure. In the video which was captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory during an M-class solar flare, a huge plasma plume was seen rising from the surface of the sun, however, only to go back in an apparent "failed eruption". Also Read: Sun fires massive solar flares directly at Earth; Australia, Japan and China witness radio blackouts Taking to X, solar astrophysicist Ryan French wrote about the event, "A gorgeous #SolarFlare on the Sun today! Just look at how the falling plasma impacts and flows down the magnetic field - physics in action." It looks like nearly all of the plasma associated with the M4 flare eruption fell back into the Sun and was reabsorbed with just a small puff appearing in coronagraph imagery. 🥱👎🏻 pic.twitter.com/fYZ1kaxnI1 — ☀️ Sara Housseal ☀️ (@SNHWx) June 3, 2024 × "As further data becomes available, it looks like this event is a prime example of a 'failed eruption'! Material attempted to leave the Sun, but didn't quite escape." French added. A gorgeous #SolarFlare on the Sun today! Just look at how the falling plasma impacts and flows down the magnetic field - physics in action. #astronomy pic.twitter.com/1YAG9YHCSg — Dr. Ryan French (@RyanJFrench) June 3, 2024 × Solar flares refer to the bursts of electromagnetic radiation which were released from the surface of the sun. As per Spaceweather.com, electromagnetic radiation has been divided into different classes, which range from 1-10 (and beyond for X-class flares). No northern lights with this solar flare Since there was less eruptive material during the M-class solar flare, hence there were no chances of the appearance of northern lights. Such solar eruptions can at times lead to impressive aurora across the world. On June 3, such powerful solar flares can be accompanied by a coronal mass ejection (CME), which is the release of plasma and magnetic field from the surface of the sun. When Earth is hit by the CMEs, they can lead to geomagnetic storms which can create dynamic aurora that displays beyond their usual polar limits. Watch: Sun launches strongest Solar flare of its current 11-year cycle However, the apparent "reeling in" of solar material noticed in the NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory footage showed no such eruption occurred. "It looks like nearly all of the plasma associated with the M4 flare eruption fell back into the Sun and was reabsorbed with just a small puff appearing in coronagraph imagery," said space weather forecaster and meteorologist Sara Housseal, in a post on X. "Just 4 CMEs detected by SOHO today. They seem to be very obscure ones - hard to see in the data shown here. They seem barely more than "puffs"!" physicist Keith Strong wrote on X post on June 3. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Sun captured firing off intense solar flare, then gulping it back

The intensity of the recent solar storm which had filled the skies of Earth with Northern Lights in May 2024 was so huge that its effects travelled to the bottom of the ocean.

The intensity of the recent solar storm which had filled the skies of Earth with Northern Lights in May 2024 was so huge that its effects travelled to the bottom of the ocean. In the magnetic compasses, which were used by Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) for monitoring the ocean off Canada's coast, a major distortion was recorded in the magnetic field of Earth because it was buffeted by a strong influx of particles released by the Sun. Measuring these powerful solar storms will help scientists determine what are they dealing with when similar solar eruptions occur during solar storms in the future. The data will also help scientists understand how Earth is getting affected by such solar storms. Also Read: Sun releases strongest X-ray flares since 2005, scientists warn massive sunspot yet to burst "The next two years will be the peak of the 11-year solar cycle. After a decade of relative inactivity, aurora events like this past weekend are likely to become more frequent over the next couple of years, although solar variability makes precise prediction of such events impossible," said physicist Justin Albert, who is from the University of Victoria in Canada, while speaking to Science Alert. "ONC's network might provide a very helpful additional window into the effects of solar activity on the Earth's terrestrial magnetism," he added. Why has Sun been so active lately? Solar storms, which are also called geomagnetic storms, are among those activities of the Sun which have the biggest impact on Earth. Solar storms occur when an eruption takes place on the Sun's surface and ejects billions of tonnes of material which are tangled up with magnetic fields at high speed in the Solar System. When the Sun's coronal mass ejection (CME) reaches Earth's surface, the particles hit the magnetic field and then they become entangled and accelerated till they are dumped in our atmosphere. The sparkling aurora is created by the interactions with other particles. Watch: Strong solar storm hits earth; threatens to disrupt communication & power grids Recently, the Sun has been particularly active since it is escalating towards a solar maximum and will reach its peak in its 11-year activity cycle. It was first noticed by ONC data specialist Alex Slonimer in the compass data back in March. "I looked into whether it was potentially an earthquake, but that didn't make a lot of sense because the changes in the data were lasting for too long and concurrently at different locations," Slonimer said. "Then, I looked into whether it was a solar flare as the sun has been active recently," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Intense solar storm shakes Earth’s core, travels to bottom of ocean

A recent study has found that the most intense heat wave ever recorded on Earth was in Antarctica in March 2022, when the temperatures near the eastern coast reached 39 degrees Celsius above average.

A recent study has found that the most intense heat wave ever recorded on Earth was in Antarctica in March 2022, when the temperatures near the eastern coast reached 39 degrees Celsius above average. Some researchers at the site wore shorts, while some removed their shirts to loll in the warmth. However, scientists from other regions believe such a high temperature in the area was unimaginable, the Washington Post reported. Edward Blanchard-Wrigglesworth, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Washington and the study's author, said, "It was just very apparent that it was a remarkable event. We found that temperature anomaly, the 39-degree temperature anomaly. That's the largest anywhere ever measured anywhere in the world." Generally, the temperatures in March on the east coast of Antarctica near Dome C are around minus 54 degrees Celsius, marking a transition into autumn on the continent. However, on 18 March 2022, temperatures reached minus 10 degrees Celsius, warmer than the hottest temperature recorded during the summer months in that region. ALSO READ | Lunar soil? Low gravity? Why didn't Chandrayaan-3 leave India's imprint on Moon's surface? Blanchard-Wrigglesworth and his team studied how and why such an unbelievable heatwave occurred, especially when there was less sunlight. They found that extreme heat was part of Antarctica's natural variability. However, the warming climate did have the same effect. According to the study published in the peer-reviewed journal Geophysical Research Letters, winds usually blow from west to east around Antarctica, helping the continent to isolate from warmer regions farther north and allowing it to stay cold. However, like the heatwaves in the United States, the winds curled, enabling warm air from southern Australia to move to East Antarctica in only four days. Furthermore, the northern winds brought a lot of moisture, bringing snow, rain and melting on the eastern coast of the ice sheet. During the same time, Antarctica also experienced the lowest sea ice on record. However, the team suggested it was not due to the influence of the heatwave. The study found that the big swings in weather are not unusual in the polar regions. The research team analysed data from the global weather station and found the highest temperature changes from average usually occur in high latitudes. European countries or the United States never experience such anomalous heat waves. As we go higher in the atmosphere, the air gets cooler. However, high latitudes with snow have colder air near the ground and warmer air above it. In such spots, a warm air mass can dive in to replace the cold air and form warm weather. These events usually occur during or around winter. "That's what we saw for the Antarctic heat wave. These events erode that inversion," Blanchard-Wrigglesworth said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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In what is an apparent effect of intense Chinese regulators’ pressure, Didi Global is now going to delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The ride-hailing giant had made the debut at the stock exchange just five months ago. &nbsp;

The company will instead pursue a listing in Hong Kong. It seems to have faced the wrath of Chinese regulators after it ignored a request to put its $4.4 billion US initial public offering (IPO) on hold. &nbsp;

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Didi was asked by the regulators to put it on hold until a review of its data practices was being conducted. &nbsp;

On its Weibo account, Didi said, "Following careful research, the company will immediately start delisting on the New York stock exchange and start preparations for listing in Hong Kong." &nbsp;&nbsp;

After Didi ignored the advice, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered app stores to remove 25 of Didi's mobile apps. &nbsp;

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It also directed the company to stop registering new users and cited national security and the public interest for the direction. The firm is still under investigation. &nbsp;

In a separate statement, the company also said that it would organise a shareholder vote at an appropriate time. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In what is an apparent effect of intense Chinese regulators’ pressure, Didi Global is now going to delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The ride-hailing giant had made the debut at the stock exchange just five months ago.

In what is an apparent effect of intense Chinese regulators’ pressure, Didi Global is now going to delist from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The ride-hailing giant had made the debut at the stock exchange just five months ago. The company will instead pursue a listing in Hong Kong. It seems to have faced the wrath of Chinese regulators after it ignored a request to put its $4.4 billion US initial public offering (IPO) on hold. Also Read: Top military officials of US, China to meet over rising incursions in Taiwan Didi was asked by the regulators to put it on hold until a review of its data practices was being conducted. On its Weibo account, Didi said, "Following careful research, the company will immediately start delisting on the New York stock exchange and start preparations for listing in Hong Kong." After Didi ignored the advice, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) ordered app stores to remove 25 of Didi's mobile apps. Also Read: US House to vote on bill banning imports of products from China's Xinjiang It also directed the company to stop registering new users and cited national security and the public interest for the direction. The firm is still under investigation. In a separate statement, the company also said that it would organise a shareholder vote at an appropriate time. (With inputs from agencies)

Didi to delist from New York Stock Exchange after Chinese regulator pressure

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