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Britain's troubles around striking workers are set to worsen. The nurses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are on a 12-hour strike. A plethora of strikes is there across the UK in December.

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Russian cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) had to call-off a routine spacewalk after flight controllers noticed a stream of particles spewing from a docked Soyuz spacecraft, a NASA webcast showed. A torrent of snowflake-like particles could be seen spraying from the rear section of the Soyuz MS-22 capsule in NASA's live video feed. A liquid seems to be escaping from the spacecraft, possibly coolant, a NASA commentator said.

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A new research has shown that compostable bags generate twice as much global warming impact to plastic and paper and is around 2.5 times worse than traditional virgin plastic for carbon emissions. Watch this to know more.

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As China moves towards living with Covid and loosens up its strict Zero-covid regulations, Beijing has witnessed a sudden and dramatic explosion in its daily coronavirus numbers.

The city has reported a significant uptick in the spread of the SARS-CoV-2-causing COVID-19 virus infection, which as per CNN is a first since the pandemic began.

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Across China, and especially ‌in Beijing empty streets, and deserted shopping centres have become the new normal as people stay at home to avoid being infected.

CNN reports that in the upmarket shopping district Sanlitun the usually bustling shops and restaurants were without customers and in some cases getting by via their takeout services and working with skeleton crews.

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The only crowds are in and around pharmacies. As per Reuters, the city's residents are clamouring to stock up on medicines. The demand for medicines has undergone a sudden spike as people worry about the risk of infection.

On Wednesday, China reported 2,000 new symptomatic COVID-19 infections, on Tuesday this number stood at 2,291. However, given the absence of mass testing official figures have become an unreliable guide.&nbsp;

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China's Health Commission on Wednesday admitted that the numbers no longer reflect the reality and that it was impossible to "accurately grasp" the actual number of infected people as "many asymptomatic people are no longer participating in nucleic acid testing". The agency further said that due to this it will stop reporting new asymptomatic <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> infections.

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As China moves towards living with Covid and loosens up its strict Zero-covid regulations, Beijing has witnessed a sudden and dramatic explosion in its daily coronavirus numbers. The city has reported a significant uptick in the spread of the SARS-CoV-2-causing COVID-19 virus infection, which as per CNN is a first since the pandemic began. Watch | China Covid: Xi administration gradually dismantles Zero-Covid policy Across China, and especially ‌in Beijing empty streets, and deserted shopping centres have become the new normal as people stay at home to avoid being infected. CNN reports that in the upmarket shopping district Sanlitun the usually bustling shops and restaurants were without customers and in some cases getting by via their takeout services and working with skeleton crews. Also read | China says impossible to 'accurately grasp' the actual number of Covid infected people The only crowds are in and around pharmacies. As per Reuters, the city's residents are clamouring to stock up on medicines. The demand for medicines has undergone a sudden spike as people worry about the risk of infection. On Wednesday, China reported 2,000 new symptomatic COVID-19 infections, on Tuesday this number stood at 2,291. However, given the absence of mass testing official figures have become an unreliable guide. Also read | WHO hopes Covid-19 won't be a public emergency in 2023, says seeking information on virus origins from China China's Health Commission on Wednesday admitted that the numbers no longer reflect the reality and that it was impossible to "accurately grasp" the actual number of infected people as "many asymptomatic people are no longer participating in nucleic acid testing". The agency further said that due to this it will stop reporting new asymptomatic COVID-19 infections. (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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As the third anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that it hoped that the virus would no longer be a public health emergency next year.

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have come a long way", and the death toll from Covid is now a fifth of what it was a year ago. However, he added that even that is too much.

"Last week, less than 10,000 people lost their lives. That's still 10,000 too many and there is still a lot that all countries can do to save lives," he said, adding, "we are hopeful that at some point next year, we will be able to say that Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency."

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As per AFP Tedros said that as the world looks to living with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">Covid</a> and as nations look to learn to manage it alongside other respiratory illnesses, it is important to know more about the coronavirus's origins and understand how the pandemic began.

"We continue to call on China to share the data and conduct the studies that we have requested, to better understand the origins of this virus," said Tedros.

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The first cases of this deadly virus were identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan. As per Tedros "all hypotheses remain on the table" including the one that alleges that the virus may have escaped from Wuhan's virology laboratories.

A meeting of the WHO emergency committee that advises Tedros on whether a virus constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) will discuss the criteria for ending the coronavirus emergency phase.

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The WHO <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a>&nbsp; technical lead, Maria Van Kerkhove said that while waves of infection are still expected "it is not what it was in the beginning". The upcoming January committee meeting will look at COVID-19 and its subvariants along with their epidemiology.

As per Van Kerkhove now the deaths are mainly among unvaccinated people or those who are missing a full course of the life-saving vaccines.

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As the third anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that it hoped that the virus would no longer be a public health emergency next year.

As the third anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said that it hoped that the virus would no longer be a public health emergency next year. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said "we have come a long way", and the death toll from Covid is now a fifth of what it was a year ago. However, he added that even that is too much. "Last week, less than 10,000 people lost their lives. That's still 10,000 too many and there is still a lot that all countries can do to save lives," he said, adding, "we are hopeful that at some point next year, we will be able to say that Covid-19 is no longer a global health emergency." Watch | China Covid: Xi administration gradually dismantles Zero-Covid policy As per AFP Tedros said that as the world looks to living with Covid and as nations look to learn to manage it alongside other respiratory illnesses, it is important to know more about the coronavirus's origins and understand how the pandemic began. "We continue to call on China to share the data and conduct the studies that we have requested, to better understand the origins of this virus," said Tedros. Also read | China says impossible to 'accurately grasp' the actual number of Covid infected people The first cases of this deadly virus were identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan. As per Tedros "all hypotheses remain on the table" including the one that alleges that the virus may have escaped from Wuhan's virology laboratories. A meeting of the WHO emergency committee that advises Tedros on whether a virus constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) will discuss the criteria for ending the coronavirus emergency phase. Also read | In view of mutations, Covid should be renamed, says Chinese medicine expert The WHO COVID-19 technical lead, Maria Van Kerkhove said that while waves of infection are still expected "it is not what it was in the beginning". The upcoming January committee meeting will look at COVID-19 and its subvariants along with their epidemiology. As per Van Kerkhove now the deaths are mainly among unvaccinated people or those who are missing a full course of the life-saving vaccines. (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.

WHO hopes Covid-19 won't be a public emergency in 2023, says seeking information on virus origins from China

Twitter is not just dumping employees, it's also getting rid of hundreds of office items. You heard that right, the company is planning to auction off dozens of items from its office in San Francisco.

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China has said that the situation is stable on their border with India following reports of clashes. "As far as we understand, the China-India border situation is stable overall," foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said.

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After detailed research on sex organs, scientists on Wednesday claimed that female snakes have clitorises.&nbsp;

Previous research hypothesised that female snakes were having scent glands, under-developed versions of penises. However, the new study has ruled out such theories by offering a complete description of 'clitorises.'

In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the authors wrote, "Female genitalia are conspicuously overlooked in comparison to their male counterparts, limiting our understanding of sexual reproduction across vertebrate lineages."

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The research first began by analysing hemiclitoris, lead author Megan Folwell told AFP.&nbsp;

The term 'hemiclitoris' first originated in 1995 when German herpetologist Wolfgang Boehme described the first female sex organs. Till the 1800s, it was known that squamates have dual sex organs called 'hemipenis."

The team dissected 10 snakes from nine different species including python and Mexican moccasin.&nbsp;

They found a snake with two individual clitorises-- hemiclitoris&nbsp;separated by tissue and hidden skin underside of its tail.&nbsp;

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Some were quite thin and ranged from less than a millimetre to seven millimetres.&nbsp;

When asked why it took so long for the researchers to get here, Folwell said, "It's quite a taboo subject, female genitalia is not the easiest topic to bring up and be respected."

The new study suggests that clitorises may be common in squamates including snakes, and plays&nbsp;an essential role in reproduction. However, very few researches have been conducted on this for mammals including humans.

The new study comes following human research earlier this year that claimed that a human clitoris has between 1,100 to 9,850 nerve fibres which means 20 per cent more than what was cited earlier.&nbsp;

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After detailed research on sex organs, scientists on Wednesday claimed that female snakes have clitorises. Previous research hypothesised that female snakes were having scent glands, under-developed versions of penises.

After detailed research on sex organs, scientists on Wednesday claimed that female snakes have clitorises. Previous research hypothesised that female snakes were having scent glands, under-developed versions of penises. However, the new study has ruled out such theories by offering a complete description of 'clitorises.' In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the authors wrote, "Female genitalia are conspicuously overlooked in comparison to their male counterparts, limiting our understanding of sexual reproduction across vertebrate lineages." Also read | Scientists have finally found the reason why people get more colds and flu during winters The research first began by analysing hemiclitoris, lead author Megan Folwell told AFP. The term 'hemiclitoris' first originated in 1995 when German herpetologist Wolfgang Boehme described the first female sex organs. Till the 1800s, it was known that squamates have dual sex organs called 'hemipenis." The team dissected 10 snakes from nine different species including python and Mexican moccasin. They found a snake with two individual clitorises-- hemiclitoris separated by tissue and hidden skin underside of its tail. Also read | Bats are ‘death metal singers’ with ‘unparalleled’ vocal range: Study Some were quite thin and ranged from less than a millimetre to seven millimetres. When asked why it took so long for the researchers to get here, Folwell said, "It's quite a taboo subject, female genitalia is not the easiest topic to bring up and be respected." The new study suggests that clitorises may be common in squamates including snakes, and plays an essential role in reproduction. However, very few researches have been conducted on this for mammals including humans. The new study comes following human research earlier this year that claimed that a human clitoris has between 1,100 to 9,850 nerve fibres which means 20 per cent more than what was cited earlier. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Snakes have clitorises, claim scientists in new research slamming all taboos around female genitalia 

US officials told Reuters that it's finalising plans to send its most advanced Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, ex-CEO of FTX Sam-Bankman Fried was denied bail by a judge in the Bahamas, sending him to a local correctional facility instead. In other news, Republican Senator Marco Rubio announced bipartisan legislation to ban video sharing app, TikTok.

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The legislation aims to block all transactions from any social media company in or under the influence of China and Russia, as per a news release from Rubio's office. The statement further added that a companion bill in the US House of Representatives was sponsored by Republican congressman Mike Gallagher and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi.

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During his tenure as vice-president, Biden had taken a public stand and backed same-sex unions much before 2015 Supreme Court decision making such marriages legal throughout the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bail-in-bahamas-bankman-fried-requests-court-new-ftx-ceo-faces-us-lawmakers-542822">FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is denied bail after being charged with fraud</a>

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He lowered his head and hugged his parents after the magistrate judge refused bail citing a "great" risk of flight. He was&nbsp;ordered remanded to a correctional facility in Bahamas until February&nbsp;8.&nbsp;He will initially be held in the medical department, according to a local official.

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Raytheon Technology Corp's Patriot is a ground-air defence system, built to intercept incoming missiles. It is one of the most demanded and advanced US air defence systems in the world.&nbsp;

The plans are currently up for formal approvals from US President Joe Biden and Defence Secretary Llyod Austin.

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US officials told Reuters that it's finalising plans to send its most advanced Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage.

US officials told Reuters that it's finalising plans to send its most advanced Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine. US President Joe Biden signed into law a bill granting federal protections to same-sex marriage. Meanwhile, ex-CEO of FTX Sam-Bankman Fried was denied bail by a judge in the Bahamas, sending him to a local correctional facility instead. In other news, Republican Senator Marco Rubio announced bipartisan legislation to ban video sharing app, TikTok. Click on the headlines to read more: US lawmakers unveil bipartisan legislation to block TikTok, Alabama, Utah ban app on state devices The legislation aims to block all transactions from any social media company in or under the influence of China and Russia, as per a news release from Rubio's office. The statement further added that a companion bill in the US House of Representatives was sponsored by Republican congressman Mike Gallagher and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi. US: President Biden signs same-sex marriage protections into law During his tenure as vice-president, Biden had taken a public stand and backed same-sex unions much before 2015 Supreme Court decision making such marriages legal throughout the country. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is denied bail after being charged with fraud He lowered his head and hugged his parents after the magistrate judge refused bail citing a "great" risk of flight. He was ordered remanded to a correctional facility in Bahamas until February 8. He will initially be held in the medical department, according to a local official. US finalising plans to provide its most advanced air defence system 'Patriot' to Ukraine, say officials Raytheon Technology Corp's Patriot is a ground-air defence system, built to intercept incoming missiles. It is one of the most demanded and advanced US air defence systems in the world. The plans are currently up for formal approvals from US President Joe Biden and Defence Secretary Llyod Austin. Watch | At least 120 killed as DR Congo's capital battered by worst floods in years

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The US is finalising plans to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday (Dec 13) citing three officials familiar with the discussions.&nbsp;

The plans are currently up for formal approvals from US President Joe Biden and Defence Secretary Llyod Austin.

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Raytheon Technology Corp's Patriot is a ground-air defence system, built to intercept incoming missiles. It is one of the most demanded and advanced US air defence systems in the world.&nbsp;

It is usually used against advanced missile threats such as cruise missiles or ballistic missiles that typically include radars.&nbsp;

Ukraine has been asking its western allies for air defence systems to protect its energy infrastructure from Russia's attacks.

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Despite Russia's warning the US and other allies continue to send air defences amid surge Russia's recent surge in missiles in Ukraine.&nbsp;Not just Patriot, the US is providing Ukraine with every defence equipment.

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No details such as Patriot's range or use have been confirmed by Washington. However, the US has restricted the use of High Mobility Artillery Rocket (HIMARS) launchers in Ukraine.&nbsp;

According to Ukrainian officials, troops will be sent to Germany for training which could last for months.

Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine began on February 24. The US till now has provided Ukraine with nearly $19.3 billion of military aid.&nbsp;

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The US is finalising plans to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday (Dec 13) citing three officials familiar with the discussions.

The US is finalising plans to send Patriot missile defence system to Ukraine, Reuters news agency reported on Tuesday (Dec 13) citing three officials familiar with the discussions. The plans are currently up for formal approvals from US President Joe Biden and Defence Secretary Llyod Austin. Also read | Ukrainian forces damage key bridge near Melitopol, Russian authorities claim Raytheon Technology Corp's Patriot is a ground-air defence system, built to intercept incoming missiles. It is one of the most demanded and advanced US air defence systems in the world. It is usually used against advanced missile threats such as cruise missiles or ballistic missiles that typically include radars. Ukraine has been asking its western allies for air defence systems to protect its energy infrastructure from Russia's attacks. × Despite Russia's warning the US and other allies continue to send air defences amid surge Russia's recent surge in missiles in Ukraine. Not just Patriot, the US is providing Ukraine with every defence equipment. Also read | UK government announces fresh sanctions against senior Russian and Iranian officials No details such as Patriot's range or use have been confirmed by Washington. However, the US has restricted the use of High Mobility Artillery Rocket (HIMARS) launchers in Ukraine. According to Ukrainian officials, troops will be sent to Germany for training which could last for months. Moscow's "special military operation" in Ukraine began on February 24. The US till now has provided Ukraine with nearly $19.3 billion of military aid. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The mayor of Istanbul, Turkey's most populous city, was handed a two-year and seven-month prison term by a Turkish court on Wednesday for insulting the country's Supreme Electoral Council.

In addition to finding Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu guilty, the court also placed him under a political gag order that could result in his resignation. Imamoglu, a member of the Republican People's Party, the main opposition party, is anticipated to challenge the judgement.

The mayor's trial was allegedly intended to get rid of a significant opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to critics. A presidential election is anticipated in Turkey the following year.

Imamoglu was chosen to serve as Istanbul's mayor in March 2019. Erdogan's Justice and Development Party, which had ruled Istanbul for 25 years, suffered a historic defeat as a result of his victory. Due to alleged anomalies, the 16 million-person city's municipal election results were challenged by the party.

A few months later, the election was redone as a result of the challenge, and Imamoglu again prevailed.

After calling the cancellation of valid elections an act of "foolishness" on November 4, 2019, Imamoglu was charged with insulting senior public officials.

The mayor insisted that his statements were a response to Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu labelling him "a fool" and accused Imamoglu of disparaging Turkey during a visit to the European Parliament. He denied insulting the members of the electoral council.

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The mayor of Istanbul, Turkey's most populous city, was handed a two-year and seven-month prison term by a Turkish court on Wednesday for insulting the country's Supreme Electoral Council.

The mayor of Istanbul, Turkey's most populous city, was handed a two-year and seven-month prison term by a Turkish court on Wednesday for insulting the country's Supreme Electoral Council. In addition to finding Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu guilty, the court also placed him under a political gag order that could result in his resignation. Imamoglu, a member of the Republican People's Party, the main opposition party, is anticipated to challenge the judgement. The mayor's trial was allegedly intended to get rid of a significant opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, according to critics. A presidential election is anticipated in Turkey the following year. Imamoglu was chosen to serve as Istanbul's mayor in March 2019. Erdogan's Justice and Development Party, which had ruled Istanbul for 25 years, suffered a historic defeat as a result of his victory. Due to alleged anomalies, the 16 million-person city's municipal election results were challenged by the party. A few months later, the election was redone as a result of the challenge, and Imamoglu again prevailed. After calling the cancellation of valid elections an act of "foolishness" on November 4, 2019, Imamoglu was charged with insulting senior public officials. The mayor insisted that his statements were a response to Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu labelling him "a fool" and accused Imamoglu of disparaging Turkey during a visit to the European Parliament. He denied insulting the members of the electoral council. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Istanbul mayor sentenced, barred from politics for insulting Turkish authorities

The UK is planning new legislation to clamp down on illegal migrants. The country aims to control a surge in people arriving in small boats on its southern coast. Watch this video for all the details.

What is UK PM Rishi Sunak's five-point strategy for dealing with illegal immigration?

Portugal's cash-for-visa or "golden visa" that has previously lured many wealthy foreigners like Madonna may end soon.&nbsp;A recent announcement about the policy getting scrapped has attracted a flurry of interest. Investments in November jumped by 40 per cent according to data from SEF, the Portuguese immigration and border agency.

Recently the nation's Prime Minister, Antonio Costa said that the country is considering scrapping its popular yet criticised Residency by Investment Program (RIP).

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He said that the programme has probably already "fulfilled the function it had to fulfil," and that "it is no longer justified to maintain."

The fastrack visa for non-European Union nationals mandates a minimum investment of €500,000 (4.35 crore INR or 527,222 USD) in real estate, making a capital investment or creating employment opportunities.

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Forbes reports that among the top applicants are American and Chinese nationals. Reportedly, wealthy American applicants are all set to surpass Chinese ones. Additionally the rich are from Brazil, South Africa and India.

As per a Business Standard report, since January 2021 more than 50 ultra-high net worth Indians have invested a whopping 350,000 to 600,000 euros in apartments in Portugal's capital of Lisbon and other cities to obtain the so-called golden visa.

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In July 2022, as per the Portuguese Foreigners and Border Service (SEF) investments from the programme increased from USD 3.7 million to&nbsp;USD 8.2 million recorded during the same month of 2021. In total, the programme has raised an investment of $6.8 billion from foreigners.

The scheme has been deemed a money-laundering risk by the European Union. Additionally, as per Times, the scheme has also been blamed for pricing local people out of housing markets.&nbsp;

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Portugal's cash-for-visa or "golden visa" that has previously lured many wealthy foreigners like Madonna may end soon. A recent announcement about the policy getting scrapped has attracted a flurry of interest.

Portugal's cash-for-visa or "golden visa" that has previously lured many wealthy foreigners like Madonna may end soon. A recent announcement about the policy getting scrapped has attracted a flurry of interest. Investments in November jumped by 40 per cent according to data from SEF, the Portuguese immigration and border agency. Recently the nation's Prime Minister, Antonio Costa said that the country is considering scrapping its popular yet criticised Residency by Investment Program (RIP). Watch | WION Fineprint | Portugal considers stopping its 'Golden Visa' He said that the programme has probably already "fulfilled the function it had to fulfil," and that "it is no longer justified to maintain." The fastrack visa for non-European Union nationals mandates a minimum investment of €500,000 (4.35 crore INR or 527,222 USD) in real estate, making a capital investment or creating employment opportunities. Also read | China's wealthy increasingly apply for Irish residency under cash-for-visa scheme. What's driving them away? Forbes reports that among the top applicants are American and Chinese nationals. Reportedly, wealthy American applicants are all set to surpass Chinese ones. Additionally the rich are from Brazil, South Africa and India. As per a Business Standard report, since January 2021 more than 50 ultra-high net worth Indians have invested a whopping 350,000 to 600,000 euros in apartments in Portugal's capital of Lisbon and other cities to obtain the so-called golden visa. Also, read | UK scraps ‘golden visas’ for ultra-rich foreign investors amid a crackdown on Russian money In July 2022, as per the Portuguese Foreigners and Border Service (SEF) investments from the programme increased from USD 3.7 million to USD 8.2 million recorded during the same month of 2021. In total, the programme has raised an investment of $6.8 billion from foreigners. The scheme has been deemed a money-laundering risk by the European Union. Additionally, as per Times, the scheme has also been blamed for pricing local people out of housing markets. (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.

Rich Indians, Americans clamour for Portugal's 'golden visa' as it considers scrapping scheme

Japanese automobile manufacturing company Subaru has recalled nearly 271,00 US Ascent sport vehicles with model years between 2019 to 2022 due to high fire risk.&nbsp;The company has requested owners to park their cars outside, away from the building, until they are completely repaired. It also urged vehicle owners to avoid leaving vehicles unattended while the engine is running.&nbsp;

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The recall was announced on Tuesday (Dec 13).&nbsp;Till now there have been two fire incidents reported with no injuries.&nbsp;

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has requested owners to park vehicles until the repair is done. It added that if an owner sees or notices smoke coming from the dash, they should immediately stop the car and turn off the ignition.

Subaru dealers claimed that it will replace heater ground bolts and if needed will change the ground wire and connector holder.&nbsp;

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In 2020, Subaru first replaced battery tools with air tools at the production line. Later in the same year, the Japanese company received its first technical problem in Ascent of smoke in the cabin.

The company received its first fire incident in September 2021 and received a fire damage report in 2022.&nbsp;

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Japanese automobile manufacturing company Subaru has recalled nearly 271,00 US Ascent sport vehicles with model years between 2019 to 2022 due to high fire risk.

Japanese automobile manufacturing company Subaru has recalled nearly 271,00 US Ascent sport vehicles with model years between 2019 to 2022 due to high fire risk. The company has requested owners to park their cars outside, away from the building, until they are completely repaired. It also urged vehicle owners to avoid leaving vehicles unattended while the engine is running. Also read | How a secret software change allowed FTX to use client money The recall was announced on Tuesday (Dec 13). Till now there have been two fire incidents reported with no injuries. Watch | World Business Watch: Subaru issues recall of 271,000 SUVs because of increased risk of fire The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has requested owners to park vehicles until the repair is done. It added that if an owner sees or notices smoke coming from the dash, they should immediately stop the car and turn off the ignition. Subaru dealers claimed that it will replace heater ground bolts and if needed will change the ground wire and connector holder. Also read | Binance braces for 'challenging period' after record $1.9bn outflows In 2020, Subaru first replaced battery tools with air tools at the production line. Later in the same year, the Japanese company received its first technical problem in Ascent of smoke in the cabin. The company received its first fire incident in September 2021 and received a fire damage report in 2022. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Japanese automaker Subaru recalls 271,000 vehicles over high risk of fire, cautions owners

On Thursday, the first comprehensive survey of the Earth's oceans, lakes and rivers will blast off from Southern California.&nbsp;

The NASA-led mission being launched in collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX has been dubbed SWOT, or Surface Water and Ocean Topography and is designed to give scientists an unprecedented view of around 70 per cent of the Earth's surface.

SWOT, one of the 15 missions listed by the National Research Council as projects the American space agency should undertake in the coming decade, has been designed and built by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) &nbsp;in collaboration with French and Canadian counterparts.&nbsp;

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It will offer a fresh ground-breaking view of one of our most vital resources: the planet's water bodies and shed new light on the mechanisms of how climate change is affecting them.

To carry SWOT into orbit Billionaire Musk's SpaceX Falcon9 rocket was set to take off before dawn on Thursday from the Vandenberg US Space Force Base.

SWOT as per Reuters has been in development for over 20 years. It incorporates advanced microwave radar technology that according to scientists will collect height-surface measurements of water bodies (oceans, lakes, reservoirs and rivers) in high-definition detail over 90 per cent of the globe.

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It is equipped with Ka-band frequency of microwave spectrum that will allow scanning regardless of cloud cover or darkness and thus will enable 2D dimensions irrespective of weather or time of day.

The project will also help enhance ocean circulation models, bolster weather and climate forecasts, and contribute to managing scarce freshwater supplies in drought-stricken regions.

As per the plan, the satellite will gather data over several months. The data will be compiled from sweeps that'll be done twice every 21 days.

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"It's really the first mission to observe nearly all water on the planet's surface," said JPL scientist Ben Hamlington.

Collecting such data as per NASA's SWOT freshwater science lead, Tamlin Pavelsky, was akin to "taking the pulse of the world's water system, so we'll be able to see when it's racing and we'll be able to see when it's slow."

We know that the planet's oceans absorb an estimated 90 per cent r more of the excess heat trapped in Earth's atmosphere. SWOT aims to explore how the heat that is resultant of human activities and the greenhouse gas emissions generated from them, impacts climate change and moderates global temperatures.

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On Thursday, the first comprehensive survey of the Earth's oceans, lakes and rivers will blast off from Southern California. The NASA-led mission being launched in collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX has been dubbed SWOT, or Surface Water and Ocean Topography and is designed to give scientists an unprecedented view of around 70 per cent of the Earth's surface.

On Thursday, the first comprehensive survey of the Earth's oceans, lakes and rivers will blast off from Southern California. The NASA-led mission being launched in collaboration with Elon Musk's SpaceX has been dubbed SWOT, or Surface Water and Ocean Topography and is designed to give scientists an unprecedented view of around 70 per cent of the Earth's surface. SWOT, one of the 15 missions listed by the National Research Council as projects the American space agency should undertake in the coming decade, has been designed and built by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in collaboration with French and Canadian counterparts. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Marine life flee warming oceans; climate change heats planet's seas It will offer a fresh ground-breaking view of one of our most vital resources: the planet's water bodies and shed new light on the mechanisms of how climate change is affecting them. To carry SWOT into orbit Billionaire Musk's SpaceX Falcon9 rocket was set to take off before dawn on Thursday from the Vandenberg US Space Force Base. SWOT as per Reuters has been in development for over 20 years. It incorporates advanced microwave radar technology that according to scientists will collect height-surface measurements of water bodies (oceans, lakes, reservoirs and rivers) in high-definition detail over 90 per cent of the globe. Also read | 'Milestone for clean energy': US announces major nuclear fusion breakthrough It is equipped with Ka-band frequency of microwave spectrum that will allow scanning regardless of cloud cover or darkness and thus will enable 2D dimensions irrespective of weather or time of day. The project will also help enhance ocean circulation models, bolster weather and climate forecasts, and contribute to managing scarce freshwater supplies in drought-stricken regions. As per the plan, the satellite will gather data over several months. The data will be compiled from sweeps that'll be done twice every 21 days. Also read | NASA's Orion capsule returns to Earth following a record voyage around the Moon "It's really the first mission to observe nearly all water on the planet's surface," said JPL scientist Ben Hamlington. Collecting such data as per NASA's SWOT freshwater science lead, Tamlin Pavelsky, was akin to "taking the pulse of the world's water system, so we'll be able to see when it's racing and we'll be able to see when it's slow." We know that the planet's oceans absorb an estimated 90 per cent r more of the excess heat trapped in Earth's atmosphere. SWOT aims to explore how the heat that is resultant of human activities and the greenhouse gas emissions generated from them, impacts climate change and moderates global temperatures. (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.

Ground-breaking NASA mission to study one of Earth's most important resources to be launched today

You remember that ghastly scene from the matrix...with individuals being nurtured and fed in those lifesize pods? Something eerily similar to that is actually being imagined for the future!

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The Saudi ministry will soon start teaching Chinese language and literature in educational institutions as part of the curriculum, according to an agreement signed by the Saudi Arabian and Chinese governments.&nbsp;The initiative also includes teaching Mandarin to Saudi teachers and exposing them to Chinese culture.&nbsp;

An education professor&nbsp;told Arab News that learning Chinese will also promote trade relations between the two countries. Saudi Arabia is China's largest trading partner in West Asia.

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The idea of introducing the Chinese language in the education curriculum in Saudi was introduced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2019.&nbsp;

Saudi education experts claim that the language will soon become a language of great impact in the future.&nbsp;

An assistant professor at King Abdulaziz University said, "Everyone is well aware of the international trend for learning the Chinese language, even in developed countries where politicians are proud of their sons and daughters speaking Chinese."&nbsp;

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Saudi recently saw a huge influx of Chinese investment, which will open doors to cooperation with companies and enhance both trade and knowledge.&nbsp;

Brown Li, a Chinese instructor, claimed that Chinese is one of the six official languages at the UN and is spoken by 20 per cent of the world population.&nbsp;

He added, "More and more students are learning Chinese. As President Xi Jinping says, language is the best key to understanding a country."

A report by English.gov in 2021&nbsp;claimed that there were over&nbsp;25 million foreigners learning Chinese and over 200 have already learned it.&nbsp;

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The Saudi ministry will soon start teaching Chinese language and literature in educational institutions as part of the curriculum, according to an agreement signed by the Saudi Arabian and Chinese governments.

The Saudi ministry will soon start teaching Chinese language and literature in educational institutions as part of the curriculum, according to an agreement signed by the Saudi Arabian and Chinese governments. The initiative also includes teaching Mandarin to Saudi teachers and exposing them to Chinese culture. An education professor told Arab News that learning Chinese will also promote trade relations between the two countries. Saudi Arabia is China's largest trading partner in West Asia. Watch | Saudi schools to teach Chinese language; China, countries sign MoU The idea of introducing the Chinese language in the education curriculum in Saudi was introduced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2019. Saudi education experts claim that the language will soon become a language of great impact in the future. An assistant professor at King Abdulaziz University said, "Everyone is well aware of the international trend for learning the Chinese language, even in developed countries where politicians are proud of their sons and daughters speaking Chinese." Also read | Saudi Arabia Umrah Travel Update: Government lifts Covid restrictions, sets new age requirements for pilgrims Saudi recently saw a huge influx of Chinese investment, which will open doors to cooperation with companies and enhance both trade and knowledge. Brown Li, a Chinese instructor, claimed that Chinese is one of the six official languages at the UN and is spoken by 20 per cent of the world population. He added, "More and more students are learning Chinese. As President Xi Jinping says, language is the best key to understanding a country." A report by English.gov in 2021 claimed that there were over 25 million foreigners learning Chinese and over 200 have already learned it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘Language of great impact’: Saudi Arabia to introduce Chinese in school curriculum to boost China trade

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the recent victim of a hot mic for calling an opposition party leader an "arrogant prick."&nbsp;

The clip was then aired on parliament's television.

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In a parliamentary debate, David Seymour, leader of the ACT party asked Arden to point out an example of her mistake and apologise for her mistake, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Replying to this Ardern said that the management of COVID-19 was controversial in the country but added that she stood by her work.&nbsp;

After replying, she sat down and was heard saying "such an arrogant prick."

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Seymour objected to the remark and petitioned the House of Representatives to take it back. Later, Ardern's office in a statement said that she apologised.&nbsp;

Several world leaders have been caught via hot mic while making off-colour remarks.

US President Joe Biden and South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol were captured swearing on the live mic.&nbsp;

During a press conference, Biden thought his mic has malfunctioned and when a Fox News reporter asked Biden a question, he was heard saying "what a stupid son of a b****."

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the recent victim of a hot mic for calling an opposition party leader an "arrogant prick." The clip was then aired on parliament's television.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the recent victim of a hot mic for calling an opposition party leader an "arrogant prick." The clip was then aired on parliament's television. Also read | Jacinda Ardern snaps at scribe for asking if she met Finland PM because of similar age, gender In a parliamentary debate, David Seymour, leader of the ACT party asked Arden to point out an example of her mistake and apologise for her mistake, AFP reported. Replying to this Ardern said that the management of COVID-19 was controversial in the country but added that she stood by her work. After replying, she sat down and was heard saying "such an arrogant prick." Also read | Italian aircraft comes to Jacinda Ardern's rescue after her plane breaks down in Antarctica Seymour objected to the remark and petitioned the House of Representatives to take it back. Later, Ardern's office in a statement said that she apologised. Several world leaders have been caught via hot mic while making off-colour remarks. US President Joe Biden and South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol were captured swearing on the live mic. During a press conference, Biden thought his mic has malfunctioned and when a Fox News reporter asked Biden a question, he was heard saying "what a stupid son of a b****." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling rival leader as 'arrogant prick,' later apologises 

Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, known as the "cryptocurrency genius", was arrested on Monday (December 12) in the Bahamas at the request of the United States.&nbsp;Last month, he announced his resignation from FTX after facing a loss of 94 per cent of his net worth.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The "cryptogenius," also known as "modern JP Morgan"&nbsp;for his intervening to save volatile exchanges, has now been charged with&nbsp;defrauding investors in the company, by the United States&nbsp;Securities and Exchange Commission.&nbsp;The arrest was made on the eve of Bankman-Fried's scheduled appearance at a US Congress hearing. 
 
Who is SBF?&nbsp;

The&nbsp;30-year-old&nbsp;began his career as a trader at Jane Street and eventually amassed a crypto empire.&nbsp;SBF studied Physics at MIT, and after joining Jane Street, in 2017, he learned about cryptocurrencies and began using his expertise in the market. In his early days, he started by purchasing bitcoin in the US and used to sell them in Japan, a minimum price of at least 10 per cent due to price difference. &nbsp;

In&nbsp;2017, SBF established his own cryptocurrency trading firm 'Almeda Research,' which offers liquidity in exchange for digital assets and cryptocurrencies.&nbsp;Two years later, in 2019, he launched FTX, turning it to be one of the top exchanges for buying and selling cryptocurrency derivatives. Forbes estimates his exchange is worth $40 billion.

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Fried has designated himself as a 'selfless altruist,' who pledged to give the majority of his wealth to charity. Additionally, promised to provide billion-dollar support to US candidates to take precautions against pandemics. However, Cointelegraph reported that he till now has only donated only 0.1 per cent of his wealth.&nbsp;

Fried's exchange worth fell drastically by 94 per cent in a single day, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His net worth was nearly $15.5 billion prior to this announcement of the company's financial crisis. The worth dropped to $991.5 million back in November.&nbsp;

According to Fox News, the now-bankrupt founder of FTX, was also a&nbsp;generous supporter of Democratic candidates and liberal causes, contributing at least $38 million to left-wing organisations during the 2022 election cycle.

What happened to FTX? 
 
Concerns of liquidity issues in Alameda and FTX began in 2022.&nbsp;The cryptocurrency platform FTX has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, as per the statement released. &nbsp;

The drama in the world of digital currencies began after the largest cryptocurrency platform Binance said that it will sell its stock in the company, Binance eventually backed out of the agreement leaving the firm to acquire nearly $9.4 billion from investors. Investors sold FTT, FTX's tokens as a result.&nbsp;

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Notably, this crash left the finance world shocked after the company faced&nbsp;bankruptcy with panicked customers who began withdrawing billions from the platform.

According to&nbsp;Bankman-Fried,&nbsp;traders pulled $6 billion from the platform within three days while Binance, a rival exchange platform, declined to sign a rescue deal.&nbsp;

Two individuals familiar with the matter told Reuters that&nbsp;Bankman-Fried secretly transferred $10 billion in client money to affiliated trading firm Alameda Research, causing a liquidity crunch at the FTX. He has since told the news agency that did not move the money or run the research firm.&nbsp;

The FTX collapse and fallout

The fallout of this collapse was felt beyond the crypto world. A&nbsp;number of celebrities who endorsed his now-toxic exchange such as NFL quarterback Tom Brady and comedian Larry David were sued by the&nbsp;cryptocurrency investors who claimed they used misleading tactics to market FTX yield-bearing digital currency accounts.

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The class action lawsuit filed&nbsp;in Miami, last month also included&nbsp;Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen,&nbsp;basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, tennis star Naomi Osaka as well as The Golden State Warriors basketball franchise. Meanwhile, the collapsed crypto exchange by the end of November began a strategic evaluation of its worldwide assets and is putting some businesses up for sale or reorganisation.

Furthermore, with its 101 associated companies, FTX also requested judicial intervention to permit the functioning of a new worldwide cash management system and payment to its essential suppliers. Subsequently, crypto lender, BlockFi filed for bankruptcy citing the “significant exposure” to FTX which led to a liquidity crisis.&nbsp; 
 
Bankman-Fried apologises for his "mistakes"

Earlier this month, in his first public appearance after the collapse of FTX, he said, “I'm deeply sorry about what happened. Clearly, I made a lot of mistakes or things I would be able to give anything to be able to do over again.” The FTX founder was addressing a&nbsp;conference in New York, speaking via video call, he also said that he didn't knowingly behave fraudulently.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, on December 4, the FTX founder&nbsp;took to Twitter and said that he would testify before the United States House Financial Services Committee after he is done <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/ftxs-bankman-fried-to-testify-before-us-house-committee-after-learning-and-reviewing-its-collapse-540324">“learning and reviewing”</a> the collapse&nbsp;of his cryptocurrency exchange platform. This was in response to&nbsp;the Committee Chair Maxine Waters who had also taken to the microblogging platform to invite him to speak at the panel's hearing scheduled for December 13.

What has the 'crypto genius' been arrested and charged for?

Notably, a day before the aforementioned hearing, he was&nbsp;arrested in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-business-news-ftxs-sam-bankman-fried-questioned-by-bahamas-police-533929">Bahamas</a>. He was going to testify under oath about his crypto exchange platform. In recent weeks he had made several public and media appearances telling his version of the&nbsp;company's sudden failure from the crypto exchange platform's headquarters in the&nbsp;Bahamas.&nbsp;

On Tuesday, the US SEC said, "The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Samuel Bankman-Fried with orchestrating a scheme to defraud equity investors in FTX Trading Ltd, the crypto trading platform of which he was the CEO and co-founder." The committee said that investigations of "securities law violations and into other entities and persons relating to the alleged misconduct are ongoing.”

The FTX founder has also been charged with allegedly using&nbsp;FTX customer funds, commingled with Alameda for large political donations, lavish real estate&nbsp;purchases, and undisclosed investments in ventures. Additionally, even though the company is based in the Bahamas since FTX raised $1.1 billion from at least 90&nbsp;US-based investors, the SEC will oversee the case, the agency asserted.&nbsp;

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During the hearing, the SEC also&nbsp;used&nbsp;FTX's collapse&nbsp;as an example to highlight the "very real risks that unregistered crypto asset trading platforms can pose for investors and customers alike,” said&nbsp;Gurbir Grewal, the agency's director&nbsp;of the division of enforcement.

He added,&nbsp;that while the investigation is underway for&nbsp;potential violations of federal securities laws, they are also holding&nbsp;Bankman-Fried responsible for "fraudulently raising billions of dollars from investors in FTX and misusing funds belonging to FTX’s trading customers.”

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Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, known as the "cryptocurrency genius", was arrested on Monday (December 12) in the Bahamas at the request of the United States. Last month, he announced his resignation from FTX after facing a loss of 94 per cent of his net worth.

Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, known as the "cryptocurrency genius", was arrested on Monday (December 12) in the Bahamas at the request of the United States. Last month, he announced his resignation from FTX after facing a loss of 94 per cent of his net worth. The "cryptogenius," also known as "modern JP Morgan" for his intervening to save volatile exchanges, has now been charged with defrauding investors in the company, by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The arrest was made on the eve of Bankman-Fried's scheduled appearance at a US Congress hearing. Who is SBF? The 30-year-old began his career as a trader at Jane Street and eventually amassed a crypto empire. SBF studied Physics at MIT, and after joining Jane Street, in 2017, he learned about cryptocurrencies and began using his expertise in the market. In his early days, he started by purchasing bitcoin in the US and used to sell them in Japan, a minimum price of at least 10 per cent due to price difference. In 2017, SBF established his own cryptocurrency trading firm 'Almeda Research,' which offers liquidity in exchange for digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Two years later, in 2019, he launched FTX, turning it to be one of the top exchanges for buying and selling cryptocurrency derivatives. Forbes estimates his exchange is worth $40 billion. Watch | Binance walks away from FTX deal due to 'mishandled funds' Fried has designated himself as a 'selfless altruist,' who pledged to give the majority of his wealth to charity. Additionally, promised to provide billion-dollar support to US candidates to take precautions against pandemics. However, Cointelegraph reported that he till now has only donated only 0.1 per cent of his wealth. Fried's exchange worth fell drastically by 94 per cent in a single day, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. His net worth was nearly $15.5 billion prior to this announcement of the company's financial crisis. The worth dropped to $991.5 million back in November. According to Fox News, the now-bankrupt founder of FTX, was also a generous supporter of Democratic candidates and liberal causes, contributing at least $38 million to left-wing organisations during the 2022 election cycle. What happened to FTX? Concerns of liquidity issues in Alameda and FTX began in 2022. The cryptocurrency platform FTX has recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, as per the statement released. The drama in the world of digital currencies began after the largest cryptocurrency platform Binance said that it will sell its stock in the company, Binance eventually backed out of the agreement leaving the firm to acquire nearly $9.4 billion from investors. Investors sold FTT, FTX's tokens as a result. ALSO READ | Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy; FTX fallout rattles crypto industry Notably, this crash left the finance world shocked after the company faced bankruptcy with panicked customers who began withdrawing billions from the platform. According to Bankman-Fried, traders pulled $6 billion from the platform within three days while Binance, a rival exchange platform, declined to sign a rescue deal. Two individuals familiar with the matter told Reuters that Bankman-Fried secretly transferred $10 billion in client money to affiliated trading firm Alameda Research, causing a liquidity crunch at the FTX. He has since told the news agency that did not move the money or run the research firm. The FTX collapse and fallout The fallout of this collapse was felt beyond the crypto world. A number of celebrities who endorsed his now-toxic exchange such as NFL quarterback Tom Brady and comedian Larry David were sued by the cryptocurrency investors who claimed they used misleading tactics to market FTX yield-bearing digital currency accounts. ALSO WATCH | Trending on WION: Former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas The class action lawsuit filed in Miami, last month also included Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen, basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, tennis star Naomi Osaka as well as The Golden State Warriors basketball franchise. Meanwhile, the collapsed crypto exchange by the end of November began a strategic evaluation of its worldwide assets and is putting some businesses up for sale or reorganisation. Furthermore, with its 101 associated companies, FTX also requested judicial intervention to permit the functioning of a new worldwide cash management system and payment to its essential suppliers. Subsequently, crypto lender, BlockFi filed for bankruptcy citing the “significant exposure” to FTX which led to a liquidity crisis. Bankman-Fried apologises for his "mistakes" Earlier this month, in his first public appearance after the collapse of FTX, he said, “I'm deeply sorry about what happened. Clearly, I made a lot of mistakes or things I would be able to give anything to be able to do over again.” The FTX founder was addressing a conference in New York, speaking via video call, he also said that he didn't knowingly behave fraudulently. ALSO READ | Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried apologises for his 'mistakes,' says didn't knowingly commit fraud Furthermore, on December 4, the FTX founder took to Twitter and said that he would testify before the United States House Financial Services Committee after he is done “learning and reviewing” the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange platform. This was in response to the Committee Chair Maxine Waters who had also taken to the microblogging platform to invite him to speak at the panel's hearing scheduled for December 13. What has the 'crypto genius' been arrested and charged for? Notably, a day before the aforementioned hearing, he was arrested in the Bahamas. He was going to testify under oath about his crypto exchange platform. In recent weeks he had made several public and media appearances telling his version of the company's sudden failure from the crypto exchange platform's headquarters in the Bahamas. On Tuesday, the US SEC said, "The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Samuel Bankman-Fried with orchestrating a scheme to defraud equity investors in FTX Trading Ltd, the crypto trading platform of which he was the CEO and co-founder." The committee said that investigations of "securities law violations and into other entities and persons relating to the alleged misconduct are ongoing.” The FTX founder has also been charged with allegedly using FTX customer funds, commingled with Alameda for large political donations, lavish real estate purchases, and undisclosed investments in ventures. Additionally, even though the company is based in the Bahamas since FTX raised $1.1 billion from at least 90 US-based investors, the SEC will oversee the case, the agency asserted. ALSO READ | Sam Bankman-Fried, ex-CEO of now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, arrested in Bahamas During the hearing, the SEC also used FTX's collapse as an example to highlight the "very real risks that unregistered crypto asset trading platforms can pose for investors and customers alike,” said Gurbir Grewal, the agency's director of the division of enforcement. He added, that while the investigation is underway for potential violations of federal securities laws, they are also holding Bankman-Fried responsible for "fraudulently raising billions of dollars from investors in FTX and misusing funds belonging to FTX’s trading customers.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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After a gap of seven decades, a 90-year-old woman in the US has finally received her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU).

Joyce DeFauw, then Joyce Viola Kane, began her studies in 1951, intending to major in home economics.&nbsp;

As per the university's press release, Joyce said she went to college for three and a half years. She&nbsp;later met a man in church and got married.&nbsp;

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She married Don Freeman Sr. in 1955 and had three children. Her husband later died. She later remarried Roy DeFauq and had six children together.

As per a tweet by the NIU, in 2019, DeFauw returend to the university with her original black and white student ID after her family motivated her to complete her degree through online classes.

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She added, "People see things in you that you don't see in yourself. I feel these people had faith in me, and I can only give thanks."&nbsp;

One of her granddaughters who is also an alumnus of NIU told CNN that when she thought of completing her education, the family reacted "why not", instead of "why."

In the end, she said, "I've learned that I can do things I never thought I could do, with the help of others. You can never quit learning."

Currently, Joyce&nbsp;is a mother of nine,&nbsp;grandmother to 19 and great-grandmother to 24.&nbsp;

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After a gap of seven decades, a 90-year-old woman in the US has finally received her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU). Joyce DeFauw, then Joyce Viola Kane, began her studies in 1951, intending to major in home economics.

After a gap of seven decades, a 90-year-old woman in the US has finally received her Bachelor of General Studies degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU). Joyce DeFauw, then Joyce Viola Kane, began her studies in 1951, intending to major in home economics. As per the university's press release, Joyce said she went to college for three and a half years. She later met a man in church and got married. Also read | Two dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un to South Korea end up in zoo. Here's why She married Don Freeman Sr. in 1955 and had three children. Her husband later died. She later remarried Roy DeFauq and had six children together. As per a tweet by the NIU, in 2019, DeFauw returend to the university with her original black and white student ID after her family motivated her to complete her degree through online classes. Returning to NIU in 2019 with her original 1951 student ID in hand, 90yo Joyce DeFauw will walk the stage at this weekend’s commencement, earning her degree seven decades in the making. For more of Grandma Joyce’s inspiring story, visit: https://t.co/nFhsD9YydE#HuskiePride pic.twitter.com/qEifAQeCjS — NIU (@NIUlive) December 5, 2022 × She added, "People see things in you that you don't see in yourself. I feel these people had faith in me, and I can only give thanks." One of her granddaughters who is also an alumnus of NIU told CNN that when she thought of completing her education, the family reacted "why not", instead of "why." In the end, she said, "I've learned that I can do things I never thought I could do, with the help of others. You can never quit learning." Currently, Joyce is a mother of nine, grandmother to 19 and great-grandmother to 24. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Christmas decorations are lighting up the streets of New York as the city celebrates the holiday season. Nine blocks of holiday inspired art installations sparkled throughout Fifth Avenue.

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The 42-year-old woman charged with the murder of two children found dead in suitcases in Auckland, identified as their mother has pleaded not guilty.&nbsp;

The hearing was held on Wednesday (Dec 14), where the accused was not present but her lawyer filed for pleas on her behalf.&nbsp;

The court case was adjourned to a review hearing on March 8 at 9 am, the Guardian reported.

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She is expected to remain in custody until a four-week trial is scheduled for April 2024.

The woman was extradited from South Korea in late November. The authorities further claimed to have handed over unspecified important evidence for the legal proceedings.&nbsp;

Both women and children are covered under strict suppression&nbsp;orders which prevent the publication of names or any other identifying details. &nbsp;

The dead bodies of children aged five to 10 years were discovered by a family in Auckland in suitcases which they purchased from an online auction.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-suitcase-murder-south-korea-extradites-the-42-year-old-suspect-538456">Also read |&nbsp;New Zealand 'suitcase murder': South Korea hands over the 42-year-old suspect to Wellington authorities</a>

After the case was filed, in mid-September in Ulsan, she was arrested by the South Korean police.&nbsp;

During the investigation in Seoul, she said, "I didn't do it."

According to information provided by South Korean police, the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand and gained her citizenship. It further stated that she shifted back to South Korea a few years later.&nbsp;

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The 42-year-old woman charged with the murder of two children found dead in suitcases in Auckland, identified as their mother has pleaded not guilty. The hearing was held on Wednesday (Dec 14), where the accused was not present but her lawyer filed for pleas on her behalf.

The 42-year-old woman charged with the murder of two children found dead in suitcases in Auckland, identified as their mother has pleaded not guilty. The hearing was held on Wednesday (Dec 14), where the accused was not present but her lawyer filed for pleas on her behalf. The court case was adjourned to a review hearing on March 8 at 9 am, the Guardian reported. Also read | 'Suitcase murder' case: After extradition from Seoul, Auckland court sends accused to remand She is expected to remain in custody until a four-week trial is scheduled for April 2024. The woman was extradited from South Korea in late November. The authorities further claimed to have handed over unspecified important evidence for the legal proceedings. Both women and children are covered under strict suppression orders which prevent the publication of names or any other identifying details. The dead bodies of children aged five to 10 years were discovered by a family in Auckland in suitcases which they purchased from an online auction. Also read | New Zealand 'suitcase murder': South Korea hands over the 42-year-old suspect to Wellington authorities After the case was filed, in mid-September in Ulsan, she was arrested by the South Korean police. During the investigation in Seoul, she said, "I didn't do it." According to information provided by South Korean police, the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand and gained her citizenship. It further stated that she shifted back to South Korea a few years later. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New Zealand 'suitcase murders': 42-year-old mother charged with killing two children pleads not guilty

As temperatures fall to -17C, Britain prepares for the 'big refreeze'

There's a new course at Berkeley's business school that prepares students to navigate workplace tensions, called 'Difficult Conversations: Conflict Lab'. It focusses on how to deliver difficult feedback, hone better negotiating skills and navigate a work clash. Watch this to know more.

A class for bosses to learn how to navigate workplace tension

Elon Musk is no stranger to controversies or making news and the Twitter CEO has done it again.

On Sunday, the "world's richest person" as he was introduced, took the stage at a Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco. The controversial billionaire took the stage yelling Chappelle’s famous Rick James impression: "I’m rich, b***h" reports CNN.&nbsp;

This comes as the much-coveted Twitter blue subscription service has been announced for the third time. Maybe, this was the announcement Musk planned to make on stage.

Watch |&nbsp;The Twitter Files: Independent journalist Matt Taibbi makes the revelation

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But, whatever he had planned to say was lost in a crescendo of boos as got jeered for around 10 minutes straight.

As Musk tried to speak, Chapelle said, "sounds like some of those people you fired are in the audience," referring to the thousands the new Twitter owner sacked after taking over the social media giant.

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Musk was then advised to stay silent. "Don’t say nothing. You hear that sound, Elon? That’s the sound of pending civil unrest," said Chapelle.

Here's a video of the incident. Apparently, an earlier account that had posted the video seemingly disappeared from Twitter.

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When something like this happens it is impossible that the incident would stay off of Twitter. A user by the handle @omnihedge tweeted at Musk about the "crowd full of boos", to which Musk in a since-deleted tweet replied it "was 90% cheers &amp; 10% boos."&nbsp;

Here's what Musk said:

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The boos were expected given the turbulence that Musk taking over Twitter has brought with it; from the massive layoffs to the "hardcore" culture forcing the leftover employees to sleep in the office, to the coveted blue tick that once had to be earned but now is "for sale", there's a lot of anger.

Speaking of the now-paid blue tick, its relaunch comes as Musk tries to reduce Twitter's dependence on advertisers.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-blue-to-relaunch-ios-users-will-have-to-pay-more-than-8-541948">Twitter to relaunch blue tick at $8, but iOS users will have to pay $11</a>

Latest reports show that the relaunched service will now cost users accessing Twitter on the web $8 while iOS users will have to cough up a higher $11 fee. As per AFP, this price bump could be a result of Musk's anger at Apple for the service fees it charges applications for the App Store. For government organisations, this checkmark will now be grey, while businesses will have a gold one.

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Elon Musk is no stranger to controversies or making news and the Twitter CEO has done it again. On Sunday, the "world's richest person" as he was introduced, took the stage at a Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco.

Elon Musk is no stranger to controversies or making news and the Twitter CEO has done it again. On Sunday, the "world's richest person" as he was introduced, took the stage at a Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco. The controversial billionaire took the stage yelling Chappelle’s famous Rick James impression: "I’m rich, b***h" reports CNN. This comes as the much-coveted Twitter blue subscription service has been announced for the third time. Maybe, this was the announcement Musk planned to make on stage. Watch | The Twitter Files: Independent journalist Matt Taibbi makes the revelation But, whatever he had planned to say was lost in a crescendo of boos as got jeered for around 10 minutes straight. As Musk tried to speak, Chapelle said, "sounds like some of those people you fired are in the audience," referring to the thousands the new Twitter owner sacked after taking over the social media giant. Also read | 'My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci': Elon Musk takes a dig at US' top infectious disease expert Musk was then advised to stay silent. "Don’t say nothing. You hear that sound, Elon? That’s the sound of pending civil unrest," said Chapelle. Here's a video of the incident. Apparently, an earlier account that had posted the video seemingly disappeared from Twitter. The account that posted Elon Musk getting booed at Dave Chapelle's show was just deleted, for some reason. Here's the video in questionhttps://t.co/EpblEHFCbE https://t.co/92CTBKywLf pic.twitter.com/Fd8DkxM32e — Eliot Higgins (@EliotHiggins) December 12, 2022 × When something like this happens it is impossible that the incident would stay off of Twitter. A user by the handle @omnihedge tweeted at Musk about the "crowd full of boos", to which Musk in a since-deleted tweet replied it "was 90% cheers & 10% boos." Here's what Musk said: The boos were expected given the turbulence that Musk taking over Twitter has brought with it; from the massive layoffs to the "hardcore" culture forcing the leftover employees to sleep in the office, to the coveted blue tick that once had to be earned but now is "for sale", there's a lot of anger. Speaking of the now-paid blue tick, its relaunch comes as Musk tries to reduce Twitter's dependence on advertisers. Also read | Twitter to relaunch blue tick at $8, but iOS users will have to pay $11 Latest reports show that the relaunched service will now cost users accessing Twitter on the web $8 while iOS users will have to cough up a higher $11 fee. As per AFP, this price bump could be a result of Musk's anger at Apple for the service fees it charges applications for the App Store. For government organisations, this checkmark will now be grey, while businesses will have a gold one. (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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Israel's new Iron Fist tank defence system has completed anti-tank interception tests. Iron Fist has been developed in a deal between the defense ministry's tank and armored personnel carrier directorate.

Israel's new 'iron fist' completes interception tests

The South African parliament is scheduled to debate whether to initiate proceedings to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa from office. This comes after the buffalo scandal involving mysterious sums of cash in one of his lavish properties.

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