<p>Twitter as we know and love is gone. The social media platform which in the past was pretty famous for its trolls and parody accounts has now taken a hard stance against people "impersonating" its new owner Elon Musk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per AFP, verified accounts with millions of followers have now been suspended after their username was changed to 'Elon Musk'. And among those locked out of the platform is the account belonging to comedian Kathy Griffin, who had two million followers and was "blue-ticked".</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Twitter in a debt trap after Musk takeover?</strong></p>

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<p>Musk's response to a tweet announcing Griffin's suspension from the service added fuel to the fire.&nbsp;He joked, "Actually, she was suspended for impersonating a comedian."</p>

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<p>Using the hashtag #FreeKathy&nbsp;people, including "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill,&nbsp;entered the discourse, asking Musk to "do a better job running this company".</p>

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<p>This comes after Musk, who has previously described himself as a "free speech absolutist" tweeted Sunday that "any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying 'parody' will be permanently suspended."</p>

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<p>However, despite claiming to be a parody, the Twitter account for h3h3Productions, which similarly changed its user name to Elon Musk, was also suspended, reports AFP.</p>

<p>Musk has publicly pondered how to generate revenue ever since completing his $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant.</p>

<p>The corporation has already taken steps such as terminating half of its global personnel and charging $8 per month for the formerly free blue tick verification.</p>

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Twitter as we know and love is gone. The social media platform which in the past was pretty famous for its trolls and parody accounts has now taken a hard stance against people "impersonating" its new owner Elon Musk.

Twitter as we know and love is gone. The social media platform which in the past was pretty famous for its trolls and parody accounts has now taken a hard stance against people "impersonating" its new owner Elon Musk. As per AFP, verified accounts with millions of followers have now been suspended after their username was changed to 'Elon Musk'. And among those locked out of the platform is the account belonging to comedian Kathy Griffin, who had two million followers and was "blue-ticked". Watch | Gravitas: Twitter in a debt trap after Musk takeover? Musk's response to a tweet announcing Griffin's suspension from the service added fuel to the fire. He joked, "Actually, she was suspended for impersonating a comedian." BREAKING: @KathyGriffin has been permanently suspended from Twitter for impersonating @ElonMusk pic.twitter.com/ust86DZHKj — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 6, 2022 × Using the hashtag #FreeKathy people, including "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill, entered the discourse, asking Musk to "do a better job running this company". Also read | Elon Musk issues warning to Twitter parody account users This comes after Musk, who has previously described himself as a "free speech absolutist" tweeted Sunday that "any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying 'parody' will be permanently suspended." Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying “parody” will be permanently suspended — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 6, 2022 × However, despite claiming to be a parody, the Twitter account for h3h3Productions, which similarly changed its user name to Elon Musk, was also suspended, reports AFP. Musk has publicly pondered how to generate revenue ever since completing his $44 billion acquisition of the social media giant. The corporation has already taken steps such as terminating half of its global personnel and charging $8 per month for the formerly free blue tick verification. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has rejected an FIR filed at the Wazirabad police station, in relation to the unsuccessful assassination attempt on its party leader.</p>

<p>PTI took to its official Twitter account to state that it will not accept any FIR until it has three names taken by party chief Imran Khan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"PTI has already stated that if FIR doesn’t mention names of Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah and Maj Gen Faisal that FIR will not be acceptable," read the tweet.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Notably, the FIR had only been filed after Pakistan Supreme Court intervened and directed the Punjab inspector general to do the needful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial also warned that in case the same is not done within the stipulated time, the apex court would take suo motu notice.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, in the aftermath of the attack, during a televised address, the PTI boss accused PM Shehbaz Sharif along with the country's interior minister Rana Sanaullah and a senior military officer of plotting the attack on him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Khan is unmoved and has demanded that the authorities take action on all three. However, he has not shared any evidence so far to back his claims.</p>

<p>Moreover, after Khan levelled the allegations, the Pakistan Army came down heavily upon the PTI chief and said his accusations were 'baseless and irresponsible'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The baseless and irresponsible allegations by chairman of PTI against the institution and particularly a senior army officer are absolutely unacceptable and uncalled for," read a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/baseless-and-irresponsible-allegations-pakistan-army-responds-to-imrans-accusations-531350" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: 'Baseless and irresponsible allegations,' Pakistan Army responds to Imran's accusations</strong></a></p>

<p>"The baseless allegations hurled at the institution/officials today are highly regrettable and strongly condemned. No one will be allowed to defame the institution or its soldiers with impunity," the ISPR added.</p>

<p>Facing the heat for his alleged involvement in the attack, PM Sharif also took matters into his hands and demanded that the chief justice constitute a 'full court commission' to look into the matter.</p>

<p>“I am requesting chief justice of Pakistan to constitute a full court commission and include all judges whether they are senior or junior,” said Sharif during a press conference.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Imran Khan, and 14 others, were injured, while one person died, in the attack that happened last Thursday in the Punjab province while he was holding a long march against the government. The attacker, Naveed Mohammad Basheer, was arrested, with two others being held later for selling him the pistol and bullets.</p>

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has rejected an FIR filed at the Wazirabad police station, in relation to the unsuccessful assassination attempt on its party leader.

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) has rejected an FIR filed at the Wazirabad police station, in relation to the unsuccessful assassination attempt on its party leader. PTI took to its official Twitter account to state that it will not accept any FIR until it has three names taken by party chief Imran Khan. "PTI has already stated that if FIR doesn’t mention names of Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah and Maj Gen Faisal that FIR will not be acceptable," read the tweet. PTI has already stated that if FIR doesn’t mention names of Shehbaz Sharif, Rana Sanaullah and Maj Gen Faisal that FIR will not be acceptable. #رُکنانہیں_جھُکنانہیں pic.twitter.com/zc7E5YN368 — PTI (@PTIofficial) November 7, 2022 × Notably, the FIR had only been filed after Pakistan Supreme Court intervened and directed the Punjab inspector general to do the needful. Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial also warned that in case the same is not done within the stipulated time, the apex court would take suo motu notice. WATCH | Gravitas: The gunman who attacked Imran Khan × As reported by WION, in the aftermath of the attack, during a televised address, the PTI boss accused PM Shehbaz Sharif along with the country's interior minister Rana Sanaullah and a senior military officer of plotting the attack on him. Khan is unmoved and has demanded that the authorities take action on all three. However, he has not shared any evidence so far to back his claims. Moreover, after Khan levelled the allegations, the Pakistan Army came down heavily upon the PTI chief and said his accusations were 'baseless and irresponsible'. "The baseless and irresponsible allegations by chairman of PTI against the institution and particularly a senior army officer are absolutely unacceptable and uncalled for," read a statement released by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday. Read more: 'Baseless and irresponsible allegations,' Pakistan Army responds to Imran's accusations "The baseless allegations hurled at the institution/officials today are highly regrettable and strongly condemned. No one will be allowed to defame the institution or its soldiers with impunity," the ISPR added. Facing the heat for his alleged involvement in the attack, PM Sharif also took matters into his hands and demanded that the chief justice constitute a 'full court commission' to look into the matter. “I am requesting chief justice of Pakistan to constitute a full court commission and include all judges whether they are senior or junior,” said Sharif during a press conference. Read more: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif demands probe into PTI chief Imran Khan's allegations Imran Khan, and 14 others, were injured, while one person died, in the attack that happened last Thursday in the Punjab province while he was holding a long march against the government. The attacker, Naveed Mohammad Basheer, was arrested, with two others being held later for selling him the pistol and bullets. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Hours after appealing American voters to vote 'Republican Congress' in midterm elections due today (Tuesday), Twitter boss Elon Musk has released a clarification.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To be clear, my historical party affiliation has been Independent, with an actual voting history of entirely Democrat until this year," tweeted Musk before adding, "And I’m open to the idea of voting Democrat again in the future."</p>

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<p>Musk was attempting to counterbalance after his earlier statement about preferring Republicans in the polls created a furore.</p>

<p>As reported by WION, the tweet by the billionaire, addressed to 'independent-minded voters' fell just short of an explicit endorsement&nbsp;to the Republican Party.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"To independent-minded voters: Shared power curbs the worst excesses of both parties, therefore I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic," said Musk in his tweet.</p>

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<p>Musk shortly followed up the tweet above with another one attempting to explain his logic and stressing that he was speaking to 'independent voters'.</p>

<p>"Hardcore Democrats or Republicans never vote for the other side, so independent voters are the ones who actually decide who’s in charge!" he said in the follow-up tweet.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-midterm-elections-the-final-countdown-begins-532064"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;US Midterm Elections: The final countdown begins</strong></a></p>

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<p>The US midterm election is crucial for both parties. With the opinion polls suggesting that Republicans hold the edge over Democrats in both Senate and House, an explicit endorsement from Musk can further change the tide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The liberal faction of Twitter, which has been up in arms ever since Musk took over Twitter has been accusing the billionaire of turning the microblogging platform into his propaganda machine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Hours after appealing American voters to vote 'Republican Congress' in midterm elections due today (Tuesday), Twitter boss Elon Musk has released a clarification.

Hours after appealing American voters to vote 'Republican Congress' in midterm elections due today (Tuesday), Twitter boss Elon Musk has released a clarification. "To be clear, my historical party affiliation has been Independent, with an actual voting history of entirely Democrat until this year," tweeted Musk before adding, "And I’m open to the idea of voting Democrat again in the future." To be clear, my historical party affiliation has been Independent, with an actual voting history of entirely Democrat until this year — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 7, 2022 × Musk was attempting to counterbalance after his earlier statement about preferring Republicans in the polls created a furore. As reported by WION, the tweet by the billionaire, addressed to 'independent-minded voters' fell just short of an explicit endorsement to the Republican Party. "To independent-minded voters: Shared power curbs the worst excesses of both parties, therefore I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic," said Musk in his tweet. To independent-minded voters: Shared power curbs the worst excesses of both parties, therefore I recommend voting for a Republican Congress, given that the Presidency is Democratic. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 7, 2022 × Read more: US midterms: Twitter boss Elon Musk asks Americans to vote for 'Republican Congress' Musk shortly followed up the tweet above with another one attempting to explain his logic and stressing that he was speaking to 'independent voters'. "Hardcore Democrats or Republicans never vote for the other side, so independent voters are the ones who actually decide who’s in charge!" he said in the follow-up tweet. WATCH | US Midterm Elections: The final countdown begins × The US midterm election is crucial for both parties. With the opinion polls suggesting that Republicans hold the edge over Democrats in both Senate and House, an explicit endorsement from Musk can further change the tide. The liberal faction of Twitter, which has been up in arms ever since Musk took over Twitter has been accusing the billionaire of turning the microblogging platform into his propaganda machine. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Hours after appealing to vote 'Republican' in midterm, Elon Musk releases a clarification

In a first, two people have been given lab-grown blood. Neither has reported any side effects. What is lab-grown blood? And why is this a big news?

Gravitas: In a first, two people given lab-grown blood

North Korea fired a record number of missiles while the U.S. and South Korea conducted air drills. Reports say the reaction was due to Pyongyang's insecurities about its own air force.

WION Fineprint | North Korea insecure about its air force?

Fashion brand Diesel has a new belt/skirt. The $1000 garment leads to confusion among netizens.

WION Fineprint | Diesel's new belt/skirt leaves netizens confused

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau slams China for interfering with his country's democracy. China denies Trudeau's accusations.

WION Fineprint | Canada says China playing "Aggressive Games" with its democracy

In a few hours from now, the voting will start for the midterm elections in the United States. Democrats and Republicans are in their final stretch of campaigning. These polls will decide who will run the Congress. The results will set the tone for the next two years. Here's all you need to know about the midterm elections.

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At a ceremony in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the website, theme, and logo for India's G20 Presidency. "India will chair the G20 from December 1. This is a historic moment for India. On this occasion, I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the countrymen," PM Modi said.

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WION Dispatch: Biden to be stronger or lame duck potus?

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India's foreign minister, S Jaishankar is on a 2-day visit to Russia. Jaishankar will be holding talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in continuation of the regular high-level dialogue between the two sides.

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Twitter's new CEO Elon Musk urged Americans to elect Republican Congress in the US Midterm Elections. This marks the first instance that a major Social Media CEO explicitly took a side that too in the 11th hour before the election.

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US Midterm Elections: Biden tells Americans 'midterms your moment to defend democracy'

Saudi Arabia's crowned Prince Muhammed Bin Salman is expected to visit Pakistan later this month. On the agenda is a bill out package of $4.2 billion. Pakistan is hoping for major investments from Saudi Arabia including financial assistance to establish a state of the art refinery.

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to sign petroleum agreements, former hopes for $4.2 BN bailout package

<p>The crucial US midterm election takes place on Tuesday. However, on the eve of the polls, it was no rest for President Joe Biden who&nbsp;campaigned at a college in Maryland and went all out against the Republicans. In other news,&nbsp;British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday met&nbsp;French President Emmanuel Macron and the duo expressed hope about working together&nbsp;to combat illegal immigration</p>

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<p>On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to&nbsp;a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel.</p>

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<p>North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so.</p>

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<p>Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>We are now eight months into the relentless war in Ukraine and there's now been an increasing buzz that India could potentially play a key role as a mediator between Russia and the West.</p>

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The crucial US midterm election takes place on Tuesday. However, on the eve of the polls, it was no rest for President Joe Biden who campaigned at a college in Maryland and went all out against the Republicans.

The crucial US midterm election takes place on Tuesday. However, on the eve of the polls, it was no rest for President Joe Biden who campaigned at a college in Maryland and went all out against the Republicans. In other news, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday met French President Emmanuel Macron and the duo expressed hope about working together to combat illegal immigration Click on headlines to read more: US midterms: Democrats, Republicans make last ditch efforts to woo voters ahead of Tuesday's polls On the eve of US midterm elections, President Joe Biden campaigned at a college in Maryland and told those present that a Republican win will spell disaster for democracy and undo much of the accomplishments of his presidency. UK PM Sunak and French President Macron meet to discuss a deal to tackle illegal migration British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel. North Korea claims US persistently spreading a groundless 'rumour of arms dealings' between it and Russia North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so. In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday. WATCH | Former US Ambassador to India Tim Roemer: We will have an ambassador soon We are now eight months into the relentless war in Ukraine and there's now been an increasing buzz that India could potentially play a key role as a mediator between Russia and the West. ×

Morning news brief: Biden campaigns on eve of polls, Sunak, Macron meet and more

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<p>United Kingdom's Metropolitan police has started an operation where it is taking pre-emptive action against climate change groups that are planning disruptive protests after the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, the police have identified and arrested activists related to 'Just Stop Oil', a group which has become notorious for using vandalism and disruption to put forth its 'climate-saving' ideas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Our investigation has strong reason to suspect the Just Stop Oil group intend to disrupt major motorway road networks which would risk serious harm to the public, with reckless action to obstruct the public on a large scale," said Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“There remains a possibility outstanding suspects are still intent on causing unlawful disruption to the public. The Met has mobilised specialist teams and drawn police officers from across the capital to respond.”</p>

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<p>Despite the police ramping up its operation, parts of the M25 motorway were closed on Monday after 'Just Stop Oil' protestors climbed into the gantries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“A protester has climbed on to a motorway gantry at Junction 25 on the M25. The road has been temporarily closed at this location (anticlockwise). Specially trained officers from our protest removal team are on their way manage the scene,” said the police officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION extensively, Just Stop Oil has been in news lately for all the wrong reasons. Its activists pick famous art pieces across Europe and outside - vandalise them while bursting into a monologue and taping the act to be uploaded on social media.</p>

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<p>The public has largely not related to their acts and netizens perceive them as a menace for their woke ideas that are causing more harm than good to the climate-saving cause.&nbsp;</p>

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United Kingdom's Metropolitan police has started an operation where it is taking pre-emptive action against climate change groups that are planning disruptive protests after the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27.

United Kingdom's Metropolitan police has started an operation where it is taking pre-emptive action against climate change groups that are planning disruptive protests after the start of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27. Reportedly, the police have identified and arrested activists related to 'Just Stop Oil', a group which has become notorious for using vandalism and disruption to put forth its 'climate-saving' ideas. “Our investigation has strong reason to suspect the Just Stop Oil group intend to disrupt major motorway road networks which would risk serious harm to the public, with reckless action to obstruct the public on a large scale," said Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist. Read more: Protest or vandalism? Climate activists target two Goya paintings in Spain “There remains a possibility outstanding suspects are still intent on causing unlawful disruption to the public. The Met has mobilised specialist teams and drawn police officers from across the capital to respond.” WATCH | COP27 begins in Egypt, UN climate chief urges nations to shift focus towards 'implementation' of goals × Despite the police ramping up its operation, parts of the M25 motorway were closed on Monday after 'Just Stop Oil' protestors climbed into the gantries. “A protester has climbed on to a motorway gantry at Junction 25 on the M25. The road has been temporarily closed at this location (anticlockwise). Specially trained officers from our protest removal team are on their way manage the scene,” said the police officials. As reported by WION extensively, Just Stop Oil has been in news lately for all the wrong reasons. Its activists pick famous art pieces across Europe and outside - vandalise them while bursting into a monologue and taping the act to be uploaded on social media. Read more: 'Woke' climate activists throw tomato soup at $84 million Van Gogh painting The public has largely not related to their acts and netizens perceive them as a menace for their woke ideas that are causing more harm than good to the climate-saving cause. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UK Police launch operation against disruptive climate change protesters and groups

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is on the national campaign trail again after two decades. Opposition leader Ibrahim was poised to finally become Prime Minister in 2020 but his alliance collapsed due to infighting.

Malaysia: Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim bids to become prime minister

MCU fans will finally get their hands on 'Black Panther' sequel 'Wakanda Forever' on November 11. Returning without its King, makers promise to keep it interesting even without the spectacular Chadwick Boseman to take the story forward. Here's a detailed lowdown on who's playing who in the film.

Meet the cast of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

<p>Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The three months from June through August were the hottest for Europe since records began, and the exceptionally high temperatures caused the worst drought the continent has seen since the Middle Ages, according to the organisation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker: Europe warming at twice the global average</strong></p>

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<p>As per AFP, around 24,000 excess deaths occurred in Europe during a series of heatwaves that occurred between June and July, when temperatures in Britain reached a record-breaking 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).</p>

<p>Quoting data, the WHO's Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, said that at least 15,000 deaths in 2022 were specifically related to the heat.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cop27-past-eight-years-were-the-hottest-ever-in-history-says-united-nations-531682" hreflang="en">COP27: Past eight years were the hottest ever in history, says United Nations</a></strong></p>

<p>"Based on country data submitted so far, it is estimated that at least 15,000 people died specifically due to the heat in 2022."</p>

<p>Spain and Germany are among the countries worst affected by the weather phenomenon.</p>

<p>Kluge noted that over the three months of the summer, health authorities reported "nearly 4,000 deaths in Spain, more than 1,000 in Portugal, more than 3,200 in the United Kingdom, and around 4,500 deaths in Germany."</p>

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<p>As more nations report on excessive heat-related mortality, "this estimate is expected to increase," he warned.</p>

<p>The historic dry season spurred record wildfire intensity and put tremendous strain on the continent's electricity supply, causing crops to wither in the "breadbaskets" of Europe.</p>

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Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday. The three months from June through August were the hottest for Europe since records began, and the exceptionally high temperatures caused the worst drought the continent has seen since the Middle Ages, according to the organisation.

Hot weather has resulted in the death of at least 15,000 people in Europe so far this year, said the World Health Organization on Monday. The three months from June through August were the hottest for Europe since records began, and the exceptionally high temperatures caused the worst drought the continent has seen since the Middle Ages, according to the organisation. Watch | WION Climate Tracker: Europe warming at twice the global average As per AFP, around 24,000 excess deaths occurred in Europe during a series of heatwaves that occurred between June and July, when temperatures in Britain reached a record-breaking 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Quoting data, the WHO's Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, said that at least 15,000 deaths in 2022 were specifically related to the heat. Also read | COP27: Past eight years were the hottest ever in history, says United Nations "Based on country data submitted so far, it is estimated that at least 15,000 people died specifically due to the heat in 2022." Spain and Germany are among the countries worst affected by the weather phenomenon. Kluge noted that over the three months of the summer, health authorities reported "nearly 4,000 deaths in Spain, more than 1,000 in Portugal, more than 3,200 in the United Kingdom, and around 4,500 deaths in Germany." Also read | Siberian winds will be particularly chilly this winter. Can West cope with 'Eastern Beast' amid energy crisis? As more nations report on excessive heat-related mortality, "this estimate is expected to increase," he warned. The historic dry season spurred record wildfire intensity and put tremendous strain on the continent's electricity supply, causing crops to wither in the "breadbaskets" of Europe. (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.

In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO

Will Russian strikes plunge Ukraine into darkness? Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned against more potential Russian attacks on energy infrastructure.

Gravitas: Russian strikes to plunge Ukraine into darkness?

Why did Elon Musk cut Twitter's workforce by almost half? Reports say Musk needs to pay almost $1 billion to banks as interest - to service the debt he took on to purchase the platform.

Gravitas: Twitter in a debt trap after Musk takeover?

On November 8, America will hold the midterm elections. The polls could reshape the landscape of American politics. How exactly? What are these polls about?

Gravitas: Will Republicans turn the tables in US Midterm Election?

A study has shown that dietary supplements like fish oil and garlic don't significantly reduce bad cholesterol. Why then are heart patients advised to take these supplements? Do dietary supplements in general even work?

Gravitas: Study: Dietary supplements don't reduce bad cholesterol

Can India play mediator in the Ukraine war? Western media reports are hailing India as a potential peacemaker. This comes right ahead of Dr. S Jaishankar's visit to Moscow. What explains the expectations from India?

Gravitas: Ukraine War: Can India broker peace?

Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested on rape charges. He has been denied bail. The Sri Lankan cricket board has suspended him from all forms of the game.

Gravitas: Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka charged with Rape

<p>A&nbsp;Nigerian Instagram influencer going by the name Hushpuppi has been jailed in the US for more than 11 years for being a part of an international fraud syndicate. He has also been ordered to pay $1.7 million as compensation to two of his fraud victims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Abbas was notorious for flaunting his wealth and lavish lifestyle on social media platforms to sell the mirage of being successful and launder his money derived from online bank cyber-heists, business email compromise (BEC) schemes and other online frauds.</p>

<p>When Abbas' Instagram account was suspended, he had over 2.8 million followers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Ramon Abbas targeted both American and international victims and became one of the most prolific money launderers in the world,” the FBI said in a court document.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Abbas leveraged his social media platforms...to gain notoriety and to brag about the immense wealth he acquired by conducting business email compromise scams, online bank heists and other cyber-enabled fraud that financially ruined scores of victims and provided assistance to the North Korean regime," it added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The investigation agency was referring to an incident from 2019 when Abbas attempted to launder $15 million, stolen by a&nbsp;gang of North Korean hackers from the Maltese Bank of Valletta. Such was Abbas' attempt that the entire payment system of the island was shut down.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from the school scam that formed the bedrock of his sentencing, Abbas was also involved in a dating scam where he swindled money from&nbsp;online lovers, after establishing a relationship&nbsp;via a false identity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly, during the court hearing, Abbas also admitted to stealing more than $1.1 million from an individual who wanted to fund a Qatari school. The prosecutors said Abbas created a fake bank website and used identity theft by impersonating bank officials.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In a handwritten letter to the judge, Abbas apologised for his actions and said, “If I could turn back the hands of time I would make an entirely different decision and be more careful in the choices and friends I make."&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Abbas pleaded guilty, his lawyer continued to maintain that he was not the leader of the ring.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Mr. Abbas was not the leader, organizer, or supervisor in the commission of this offense. Mr. Abbas has done everything in his power to right his wrongful acts.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/japanese-woman-swindled-out-of-30000-in-an-out-of-this-world-scam-524643"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Japanese woman swindled out of $30,000 in an 'out of this world' scam</strong></a></p>

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A Nigerian Instagram influencer going by the name Hushpuppi has been jailed in the US for more than 11 years for being a part of an international fraud syndicate.

A Nigerian Instagram influencer going by the name Hushpuppi has been jailed in the US for more than 11 years for being a part of an international fraud syndicate. He has also been ordered to pay $1.7 million as compensation to two of his fraud victims. Hushpuppi, whose real name is Ramon Abbas was notorious for flaunting his wealth and lavish lifestyle on social media platforms to sell the mirage of being successful and launder his money derived from online bank cyber-heists, business email compromise (BEC) schemes and other online frauds. When Abbas' Instagram account was suspended, he had over 2.8 million followers. “Ramon Abbas targeted both American and international victims and became one of the most prolific money launderers in the world,” the FBI said in a court document. "Abbas leveraged his social media platforms...to gain notoriety and to brag about the immense wealth he acquired by conducting business email compromise scams, online bank heists and other cyber-enabled fraud that financially ruined scores of victims and provided assistance to the North Korean regime," it added. Read more: This 9-year-old is world's youngest billionaire and owns a mansion, private jet The investigation agency was referring to an incident from 2019 when Abbas attempted to launder $15 million, stolen by a gang of North Korean hackers from the Maltese Bank of Valletta. Such was Abbas' attempt that the entire payment system of the island was shut down. Apart from the school scam that formed the bedrock of his sentencing, Abbas was also involved in a dating scam where he swindled money from online lovers, after establishing a relationship via a false identity. Reportedly, during the court hearing, Abbas also admitted to stealing more than $1.1 million from an individual who wanted to fund a Qatari school. The prosecutors said Abbas created a fake bank website and used identity theft by impersonating bank officials. WATCH | Tech It Out: Watch out for online scams on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram × In a handwritten letter to the judge, Abbas apologised for his actions and said, “If I could turn back the hands of time I would make an entirely different decision and be more careful in the choices and friends I make." While Abbas pleaded guilty, his lawyer continued to maintain that he was not the leader of the ring. “Mr. Abbas was not the leader, organizer, or supervisor in the commission of this offense. Mr. Abbas has done everything in his power to right his wrongful acts.” Read more: Japanese woman swindled out of $30,000 in an 'out of this world' scam (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>A US Court has denied former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' request for a new trial, a little more than a month after she submitted the petition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US District Judge Edward Davila, overseeing the case said&nbsp;Holmes' side did not produce enough material evidence to prove government misconduct in the case. As a result, the case was not deemed worthy of a new trial.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As reported by WION, Adam Rosendorff, former lab director at Theranos appeared at Holmes' home in August and apologised for his role in the entire incident.</p>

<p>Consequently, together with some new evidence and Rosendorff's apology, Holmes approached the court and requested a hearing to assess her new trial request.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-theranos-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-faces-hearing-for-new-trial-request-after-key-witnesss-apologises-526202" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: Ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes faces hearing for new trial request after key witnesss apologises</strong></a></p>

<p>At the time, the judge was also amused by Rosendorff's apology and said,“I will say I haven’t seen a case where this happened before."</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;Holmes' partner, Billy Evans,&nbsp;Rosendorff was forced by the prosecutors to make everyone look bad in the company.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Who is Elizabeth Holmes?</strong></p>

<p>Elizabeth Holmes was the founder and CEO of Theranos, a now-defunct health technology company that soared in valuation after the company falsely claimed to have revolutionised blood testing by developing testing methods that could use surprisingly small volumes of blood, such as from a fingerprick. She was found guilty of fraud in 2022.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Theranos' fraud business strategy was built on the premise of performing blood tests with proprietary technology that just required a pinprick in your finger and a tiny bit of blood.</p>

<p>Holmes was found guilty of investor fraud and conspiracy, but was found not guilty of three charges of cheating patients who paid for Theranos tests, as well as a related conspiracy allegation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-a-three-month-trial-jury-finds-ex-theranos-ceo-elizabeth-holmes-guilty-of-fraud-442109" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: After a three-month trial, jury finds ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud</strong></a></p>

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A US Court has denied former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' request for a new trial, a little more than a month after she submitted the petition. US District Judge Edward Davila, overseeing the case said Holmes' side did not produce enough material evidence to prove government misconduct in the case.

A US Court has denied former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes' request for a new trial, a little more than a month after she submitted the petition. US District Judge Edward Davila, overseeing the case said Holmes' side did not produce enough material evidence to prove government misconduct in the case. As a result, the case was not deemed worthy of a new trial. As reported by WION, Adam Rosendorff, former lab director at Theranos appeared at Holmes' home in August and apologised for his role in the entire incident. Consequently, together with some new evidence and Rosendorff's apology, Holmes approached the court and requested a hearing to assess her new trial request. Read more: Ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes faces hearing for new trial request after key witnesss apologises At the time, the judge was also amused by Rosendorff's apology and said,“I will say I haven’t seen a case where this happened before." According to Holmes' partner, Billy Evans, Rosendorff was forced by the prosecutors to make everyone look bad in the company. Who is Elizabeth Holmes? Elizabeth Holmes was the founder and CEO of Theranos, a now-defunct health technology company that soared in valuation after the company falsely claimed to have revolutionised blood testing by developing testing methods that could use surprisingly small volumes of blood, such as from a fingerprick. She was found guilty of fraud in 2022. WATCH | Gravitas: This Entrepreneur made billions from an invention that didn't exist × Theranos' fraud business strategy was built on the premise of performing blood tests with proprietary technology that just required a pinprick in your finger and a tiny bit of blood. Holmes was found guilty of investor fraud and conspiracy, but was found not guilty of three charges of cheating patients who paid for Theranos tests, as well as a related conspiracy allegation. Read more: After a three-month trial, jury finds ex-Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' request for a new trial denied by a US court

<p>North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so.</p>

<p>In a statement broadcast by the country's state agency KCNA, the nation said: "We once again make clear that we have never had 'arms dealings' with Russia and that we have no plan to do so in the future."</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Tensions escalate in Korean Peninsula: South Korea scrambles warplanes</strong></p>

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<p>The White House's national security spokesman John Kirby had claimed last week that shipments of artillery from North Korea to Russia were being disguised as going to the Middle East or Africa.</p>

<p>The criticism comes after the North conducted a number of weapons tests following the largest-ever air force exercises by the US and South Korea. Pyongyang in a statement on Monday referred to the drills as "open provocation," and threatened to respond to them with "sustained, resolute, and overwhelming" military actions.</p>

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<p>According to KCNA, a statement from North Korea's vice director of military foreign affairs of the Ministry of National Defence read: "Recently, the US is persistently spreading a groundless 'rumour of arms dealings' between the DPRK and Russia."</p>

<p>The statement as per AFP further says that North Korea views the "rumour" as an element of the US' "hostile attempt to tarnish the DPRK's image in the international arena."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so. In a statement broadcast by the country's state agency KCNA, the nation said: "We once again make clear that we have never had 'arms dealings' with Russia and that we have no plan to do so in the future.

North Korea on Tuesday denied that US claims that it had arms dealings with Russia and said that it had no plans to do so. In a statement broadcast by the country's state agency KCNA, the nation said: "We once again make clear that we have never had 'arms dealings' with Russia and that we have no plan to do so in the future." Watch | Gravitas: Tensions escalate in Korean Peninsula: South Korea scrambles warplanes The White House's national security spokesman John Kirby had claimed last week that shipments of artillery from North Korea to Russia were being disguised as going to the Middle East or Africa. The criticism comes after the North conducted a number of weapons tests following the largest-ever air force exercises by the US and South Korea. Pyongyang in a statement on Monday referred to the drills as "open provocation," and threatened to respond to them with "sustained, resolute, and overwhelming" military actions. Also read | North Korea calls South Korea-US military drills 'open provocation', threatens retaliation According to KCNA, a statement from North Korea's vice director of military foreign affairs of the Ministry of National Defence read: "Recently, the US is persistently spreading a groundless 'rumour of arms dealings' between the DPRK and Russia." The statement as per AFP further says that North Korea views the "rumour" as an element of the US' "hostile attempt to tarnish the DPRK's image in the international arena." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The US Department of Justice on Monday revealed it had seized&nbsp;$3.36 billion worth of Bitcoin last year from an individual who stole it from Silk Road (the now-defunct darknet website)&nbsp;in 2012.&nbsp;</p>

<p>James Zhong, the person accused of stealing the cryptocurrency has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He has also agreed to&nbsp;renounce his stake in a real estate company, plus $661,900 and other items.</p>

<p>“Mr Zhong is extremely remorseful for his conduct that occurred over 10 years ago when he was just 22,” said&nbsp;Zhong's lawyer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the authorities, it is the second biggest cryptocurrency theft after the $4.5 billion Bitcoin robbery that they managed to unearth earlier this&nbsp;year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“For almost 10 years, the whereabouts of this massive chunk of missing bitcoin had ballooned into an over $3.3 billion mystery. We won’t stop following the money...even to a circuit board in the bottom of a popcorn tin,” said US attorney Damian Williams.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/binance-backed-blockchain-theft-of-100-million-in-one-more-crypto-hack-523302">Read more:&nbsp;Binance-backed blockchain loses $100 million in latest crypto theft, says stolen money blocked</a></strong></p>

<p>The officials said that the Bitcoin were found dotted around Zhong's Georgia home on his hard drives. Additionally, more Bitcoin was recovered on a tiny computer hidden inside a popcorn tin in a bathroom closet.</p>

<p>The DoJ added that Zhong could face more than two years in prison according to the recommended federal guidelines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Silk Road was seized by the US government in 2013 after it had turned into a major underground marketplace for illegal drug trade and money laundering.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As reported by WION, in February earlier this year, the DoJ arrested a husband-wife team, accused of laundering $4.5 billion in Bitcoin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, 34, and his wife Heather Morgan Morgan, 31, were arrested in Manhattan.&nbsp;They spent the illegal proceeds on items ranging from gold and non-fungible tokens to a $500 Walmart gift card, according to prosecutors.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The pair is accused of conspiring to launder 119,754 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex after an attacker initiated more than 2,000 unauthorised transactions. The value of the transactions at the time was $71 million in Bitcoin, but in February it stood at over $4.5 billion.</p>

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The US Department of Justice on Monday revealed it had seized $3.36 billion worth of Bitcoin last year from an individual who stole it from Silk Road (the now-defunct darknet website) in 2012.

The US Department of Justice on Monday revealed it had seized $3.36 billion worth of Bitcoin last year from an individual who stole it from Silk Road (the now-defunct darknet website) in 2012. James Zhong, the person accused of stealing the cryptocurrency has pleaded guilty to wire fraud. He has also agreed to renounce his stake in a real estate company, plus $661,900 and other items. “Mr Zhong is extremely remorseful for his conduct that occurred over 10 years ago when he was just 22,” said Zhong's lawyer. According to the authorities, it is the second biggest cryptocurrency theft after the $4.5 billion Bitcoin robbery that they managed to unearth earlier this year. “For almost 10 years, the whereabouts of this massive chunk of missing bitcoin had ballooned into an over $3.3 billion mystery. We won’t stop following the money...even to a circuit board in the bottom of a popcorn tin,” said US attorney Damian Williams. Read more: Binance-backed blockchain loses $100 million in latest crypto theft, says stolen money blocked The officials said that the Bitcoin were found dotted around Zhong's Georgia home on his hard drives. Additionally, more Bitcoin was recovered on a tiny computer hidden inside a popcorn tin in a bathroom closet. The DoJ added that Zhong could face more than two years in prison according to the recommended federal guidelines. Notably, Silk Road was seized by the US government in 2013 after it had turned into a major underground marketplace for illegal drug trade and money laundering. WATCH | Gravitas Plus: Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain- What's driving the craze? × As reported by WION, in February earlier this year, the DoJ arrested a husband-wife team, accused of laundering $4.5 billion in Bitcoin. Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, 34, and his wife Heather Morgan Morgan, 31, were arrested in Manhattan. They spent the illegal proceeds on items ranging from gold and non-fungible tokens to a $500 Walmart gift card, according to prosecutors. Read more: $4.5 billion in bitcoin: US uncovers biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft The pair is accused of conspiring to launder 119,754 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex after an attacker initiated more than 2,000 unauthorised transactions. The value of the transactions at the time was $71 million in Bitcoin, but in February it stood at over $4.5 billion. (With input from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to&nbsp;a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel.</p>

<p>"A deal is being discussed and I think is in its final stages," said the spokesperson.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;WION Climate Tracker | COP27 begins in Sharm El Sheikh, focus on implementation of climate plans</strong></p>

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<p>Sunak met French President Emmanuel Macron at the ongoing COP27 climate summit in Egypt, their first in-person meeting since the former took up his position as the UK PM. The British PM said that the meeting with Macron was great and provided a chance to collaborate with France and other nations to combat illegal immigration.</p>

<p>He told reporters, "You will hear more details about that in the coming weeks, as those conversations happen amongst all our teams".</p>

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<p>"I'm actually leaving this with renewed confidence and optimism that working together with our European partners, we can make a difference, grip this challenge of illegal migration and stop people coming illegally," he added.</p>

<p>This comes as the relationship between France and Britain&nbsp;in recent times saw deterioration, first under Boris Johnson, then&nbsp;under Liz Truss, Sunak's immediate predecessor.</p>

<p>Over the course of this year, more than 40,000 people—up from 28,526 last year—have travelled across the English Channel in tiny boats, reports Reuters.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-2022-europe-experienced-the-worst-drought-since-middle-ages-which-killed-around-15000-died-who-532008" hreflang="en">In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it&nbsp;killed around 15,000 people: WHO</a></strong></p>

<p>British officials have previously claimed that in order to address this, they want to post immigration authorities in France who will work with French police officers to prevent the departure of additional boats from French shores.</p>

<p>However, they say that France has opposed such appeals out of worry that the action would endanger its sovereignty.</p>

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British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel.

British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Monday expressed hope about working with France to combat illegal immigration. His spokesperson claimed that the two countries were close to a new agreement to reduce the number of people crossing the English Channel. "A deal is being discussed and I think is in its final stages," said the spokesperson. Watch | WION Climate Tracker | COP27 begins in Sharm El Sheikh, focus on implementation of climate plans Sunak met French President Emmanuel Macron at the ongoing COP27 climate summit in Egypt, their first in-person meeting since the former took up his position as the UK PM. The British PM said that the meeting with Macron was great and provided a chance to collaborate with France and other nations to combat illegal immigration. He told reporters, "You will hear more details about that in the coming weeks, as those conversations happen amongst all our teams". Also read | 'Have some decency': French oppn questions Macron's immigration policies over murder of 12-year-old Lola "I'm actually leaving this with renewed confidence and optimism that working together with our European partners, we can make a difference, grip this challenge of illegal migration and stop people coming illegally," he added. This comes as the relationship between France and Britain in recent times saw deterioration, first under Boris Johnson, then under Liz Truss, Sunak's immediate predecessor. Over the course of this year, more than 40,000 people—up from 28,526 last year—have travelled across the English Channel in tiny boats, reports Reuters. Also read | In 2022, Europe experienced the worst drought since the Middle Ages; it killed around 15,000 people: WHO British officials have previously claimed that in order to address this, they want to post immigration authorities in France who will work with French police officers to prevent the departure of additional boats from French shores. However, they say that France has opposed such appeals out of worry that the action would endanger its sovereignty. (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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