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World: The Israeli military killed the chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy in an airstrike in the Gaza humanitarian zone, Hamas said on Thursday. 

Day after the US was shaken by attacks on New Year's Day, authorities have been investigating a possible military connection between the New Orleans attack suspect Shamsud-Din Jabbar, and Matthew Livelsberger, the driver involved in the Cybertruck explosion outside US President-elect Trump's hotel in Las Vegas. In other news, the Israeli military killed the chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy in an airstrike in the Gaza humanitarian zone, Hamas said on Thursday. The strike also claimed the lives of 11 others, while 15 were injured. Click on the headlines to read the full stories. Investigation on for military link between New Orleans and Cybertruck attack suspects: Authorities Authorities launched an investigation into a possible military connection between the New Orleans attack's suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, and Matthew Livelsberger, the driver in the Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Hamas police chief, deputy killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza humanitarian zone The chief of Hamas-run police force and his deputy have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the Palestinian militant group said on Thursday (Jan 2). Who is Matthew Livelsberger, suspect in cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas? Matthew Livelsberger, a native of Colorado Springs, has been identified as the suspect in the Tesla Cybertruck explosion that happened outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Thursday (Jan 2). Indian PM Narendra Modi condemns 'cowardly terrorist attack' in New Orleans that killed 15 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (January 2) condemned the truck attack in the United States city of New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 people. Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol resists arrest for third day, vows to 'fight to the end' Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol resisited arrest for a third consecutive day on Thursday (January 2). Yoon remained inside his official residence and vowed to "fight" authorities who are trying to arrest him over his failed attempt to impose martial law. ‘US is breaking down’: Trump blames open borders, Democrats after deadly New Orleans attack kills 15 In a scathing statement, US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday (January 2) criticised what he called "weak, ineffective, and virtually nonexistent leadership" in the United States. His comments followed a deadly car attack in New Orleans, although he did not directly mention the incident in his post. 'Why can't Centre say it will consider genuine grievances of farmers,' asks Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a petition related to the ongoing farmers' protest and questioned the Centre for not making a statement that they would consider genuine demands of protesting farmers and their doors are open. US NSA Jake Sullivan to travel to India next week United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will be travelling to Delhi next week for the key US-India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) talks. He is expected to be in India on Monday and Tuesday and will co-chair the talks with his Indian counterpart, NSA Ajit Doval. This will be the 3rd round of iCET talks that have taken place since the launch of the initiative in January of 2023 in Washington. BGT 2024-25: Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test amid poor form; Shubman Gill set to return - Report Indian Test team captain Rohit Sharma will sit out of the Sydney Test match against Australia starting on Friday (Jan 3) as the two sides prepare for the series finale. According to several media reports, Rohit has informed chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir that he will not play in the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) contest with Shubman Gill replacing him in the batting order. The likely change will also see Jasprit Bumrah captain the side as he did in the Perth Test in November. Sooraj R. Barjatya to return to romance with OTT debut Bada Naam Karenge Sooraj R. Barjatya, known for giving us timeless classics in the romance genre will soon make his OTT debut with SonyLIV’s Bada Naam Karenge. With a legacy rooted in heartfelt storytelling and cherished family values, Rajshri Productions will start their OTT journey with a love story.

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Canada's embattled Prime Minister Justin&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;will announce a major&nbsp;cabinet&nbsp;shuffle on Friday, government sources told AFP, days after the surprise resignation of his longtime number two shocked the nation. 
It will be a "significant shakeup," one source said. Chrystia Freeland, after nearly a decade at&nbsp;Trudeau's side, announced on Monday she was quitting her dual roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister after disagreeing with her boss over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.

 
The move marked the first open dissent against&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;from within his&nbsp;cabinet&nbsp;and has emboldened critics. 
As many as a dozen new ministers could be appointed to replace those in the current 35-member&nbsp;cabinet&nbsp;who have signaled they will not seek re-election in 2025 and to relieve others of their double or triple duties in government. 
Freeland said she would seek re-election next year.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-pm-justin-trudeau-tries-to-downplay-freelands-resignation-challenge-to-leadership-as-family-spat-784898">Canada PM Justin Trudeau tries to downplay Freeland's resignation, challenge to leadership as 'family' spat</a>

 
Dominic LeBlanc, the public safety minister, has already been sworn in as the new finance minister and took over the reins from Freeland on negotiating with the incoming Trump administration. 
He is expected to give up the public safety portfolio in Friday's shuffle. 
Anita Anand, who is both the Treasury Board president and transport minister, and Ginette Petitpas Taylor, who has been juggling three jobs, are likely to also see their loads lightened. 
On Monday, the housing minister announced he was quitting politics after six others said in recent months they would not be seeking reelection.

Watch |&nbsp;Canada News: Trudeau Faces Calls To Resign

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Asked at a news conference Thursday if&nbsp;Trudeau&nbsp;still has the confidence of his team amid a growing revolt by backbenchers, LeBlanc said, "Yes." 
As much as one-third of&nbsp;Trudeau's caucus has been urging him to resign and make way for a fresh face to lead the Liberals into the next election, which is scheduled for October 2025 but expected sooner. 
In public opinion polls, Trudeau trails by 20 points his main rival, Conservative Pierre Poilievre, who has tried three times since September to topple the government.

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Canada's embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a major cabinet shuffle on Friday, government sources told AFP, days after the surprise resignation of his longtime number two shocked the nation.

Canada's embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a major cabinet shuffle on Friday, government sources told AFP, days after the surprise resignation of his longtime number two shocked the nation. It will be a "significant shakeup," one source said. Chrystia Freeland, after nearly a decade at Trudeau's side, announced on Monday she was quitting her dual roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister after disagreeing with her boss over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. The move marked the first open dissent against Trudeau from within his cabinet and has emboldened critics. As many as a dozen new ministers could be appointed to replace those in the current 35-member cabinet who have signaled they will not seek re-election in 2025 and to relieve others of their double or triple duties in government. Freeland said she would seek re-election next year. Also Read: Canada PM Justin Trudeau tries to downplay Freeland's resignation, challenge to leadership as 'family' spat Dominic LeBlanc, the public safety minister, has already been sworn in as the new finance minister and took over the reins from Freeland on negotiating with the incoming Trump administration. He is expected to give up the public safety portfolio in Friday's shuffle. Anita Anand, who is both the Treasury Board president and transport minister, and Ginette Petitpas Taylor, who has been juggling three jobs, are likely to also see their loads lightened. On Monday, the housing minister announced he was quitting politics after six others said in recent months they would not be seeking reelection. Watch | Canada News: Trudeau Faces Calls To Resign Asked at a news conference Thursday if Trudeau still has the confidence of his team amid a growing revolt by backbenchers, LeBlanc said, "Yes." As much as one-third of Trudeau's caucus has been urging him to resign and make way for a fresh face to lead the Liberals into the next election, which is scheduled for October 2025 but expected sooner. In public opinion polls, Trudeau trails by 20 points his main rival, Conservative Pierre Poilievre, who has tried three times since September to topple the government. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Canada's Trudeau to reshuffle cabinet amid political turmoil

Ottawa, Canada
Canada's embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a major cabinet shuffle on Friday, government sources told AFP, days after the surprise resignation of his longtime number two shocked the nation.
It will be a "significant shakeup," one source said. Chrystia Freeland, after nearly a decade at Trudeau's side, announced on Monday she was quitting her dual roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister after disagreeing with her boss over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.

The move marked the first open dissent against Trudeau from within his cabinet and has emboldened critics.
As many as a dozen new ministers could be appointed to replace those in the current 35-member cabinet who have signaled they will not seek re-election in 2025 and to relieve others of their double or triple duties in government.
Freeland said she would seek re-election next year.
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Dominic LeBlanc, the public safety minister, has already been sworn in as the new finance minister and took over the reins from Freeland on negotiating with the incoming Trump administration.
He is expected to give up the public safety portfolio in Friday's shuffle.
Anita Anand, who is both the Treasury Board president and transport minister, and Ginette Petitpas Taylor, who has been juggling three jobs, are likely to also see their loads lightened.
On Monday, the housing minister announced he was quitting politics after six others said in recent months they would not be seeking reelection.
Watch | Canada News: Trudeau Faces Calls To Resign
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Asked at a news conference Thursday if Trudeau still has the confidence of his team amid a growing revolt by backbenchers, LeBlanc said, "Yes."
As much as one-third of Trudeau's caucus has been urging him to resign and make way for a fresh face to lead the Liberals into the next election, which is scheduled for October 2025 but expected sooner.
In public opinion polls, Trudeau trails by 20 points his main rival, Conservative Pierre Poilievre, who has tried three times since September to topple the government.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

After nearly a decade at Trudeau's side, announced on Monday she was quitting her dual roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister after disagreeing with her boss over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.



Ottawa, Canada Canada's embattled Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce a major cabinet shuffle on Friday, government sources told AFP, days after the surprise resignation of his longtime number two shocked the nation. It will be a "significant shakeup," one source said. Chrystia Freeland, after nearly a decade at Trudeau's side, announced on Monday she was quitting her dual roles as deputy prime minister and finance minister after disagreeing with her boss over US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. The move marked the first open dissent against Trudeau from within his cabinet and has emboldened critics. As many as a dozen new ministers could be appointed to replace those in the current 35-member cabinet who have signaled they will not seek re-election in 2025 and to relieve others of their double or triple duties in government. Freeland said she would seek re-election next year. Also Read: Canada PM Justin Trudeau tries to downplay Freeland's resignation, challenge to leadership as 'family' spat Dominic LeBlanc, the public safety minister, has already been sworn in as the new finance minister and took over the reins from Freeland on negotiating with the incoming Trump administration. He is expected to give up the public safety portfolio in Friday's shuffle. Anita Anand, who is both the Treasury Board president and transport minister, and Ginette Petitpas Taylor, who has been juggling three jobs, are likely to also see their loads lightened. On Monday, the housing minister announced he was quitting politics after six others said in recent months they would not be seeking reelection. Watch | Canada News: Trudeau Faces Calls To Resign Asked at a news conference Thursday if Trudeau still has the confidence of his team amid a growing revolt by backbenchers, LeBlanc said, "Yes." As much as one-third of Trudeau's caucus has been urging him to resign and make way for a fresh face to lead the Liberals into the next election, which is scheduled for October 2025 but expected sooner. In public opinion polls, Trudeau trails by 20 points his main rival, Conservative Pierre Poilievre, who has tried three times since September to topple the government. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Beijing, China
China has been constructing the largest artificial island airport in the world to solidify the position of the northeastern city as a regional transport hub.
Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which is spread over an area of 20 sq km (7.72 square miles), as per the website of Liaoning provincial government. 
This airport will be bigger than the 10.5 sq km Kansai Airport near Osaka, Japan and the 12.48 sq km Hong Kong International Airport, which occupies artificial islands.
“For Dalian people to say it’s the largest, that’s exactly what it is,” said aviation consultancy founder Li Hanming.
The airport, which is under construction, will work as the port city of Dalian because its location will bring business from nearby South Korea and Japan. 
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The city which has a population of more than 6 million is situated on a peninsula at the northern end of the Bohai Strait and has turned into a hub for logistics services, coastal tourism, shipping and oil refineries. 
Jinzhouwan was the first airport which was built on an offshore artificial island in mainland China, It will now have four runways and a 900,000 square metre (9.69 million sq ft) terminal, said the website.
It stated that the airport would turn into a “regional air transport hub” with a “superior geographic location”.
<h2>All about the new artificial island airport </h2>
The airport's terminal buildings will be able to accommodate 43 million passengers every year initially, which is more than double in comparison to the existing airport. Eventually, the terminal's capacity will increase to 80 million every year, as per Airports Council International, which is a global industry group with headquarters in Canada. 
It said that every year one million tonnes of cargo will later be able to pass through the airport. 
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The council added that Jinzhouwan airport will cost US$4.3 billion and will be ready by 2035.
As of August, “deep foundation treatment” has been completed on a 77,000 square metre reclamation area, according to the provincial government website. It added that they are planning to carry out land reclamation and the foundation of the terminal building that month. 
The current Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport had opened around a century ago when it was under Japanese occupation and its design has now reached its capacity after several expansions.
Last year it managed 658,000 people travelling to or from other regions or countries, reported Xinhua. 
Li said that pilots were finding it “hard to navigate” since it is in a valley that is “blocked by nearby mountains”, and added that its location can make flights “quite dangerous during adverse weather”.
(With inputs from agencies)

Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which will be bigger than the Hong Kong and Kansai airports

 



Beijing, China China has been constructing the largest artificial island airport in the world to solidify the position of the northeastern city as a regional transport hub. Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which is spread over an area of 20 sq km (7.72 square miles), as per the website of Liaoning provincial government. This airport will be bigger than the 10.5 sq km Kansai Airport near Osaka, Japan and the 12.48 sq km Hong Kong International Airport, which occupies artificial islands. “For Dalian people to say it’s the largest, that’s exactly what it is,” said aviation consultancy founder Li Hanming. The airport, which is under construction, will work as the port city of Dalian because its location will bring business from nearby South Korea and Japan. Also Read: China introduces visa-free travel of 10 days for international travellers from 54 countries The city which has a population of more than 6 million is situated on a peninsula at the northern end of the Bohai Strait and has turned into a hub for logistics services, coastal tourism, shipping and oil refineries. Jinzhouwan was the first airport which was built on an offshore artificial island in mainland China, It will now have four runways and a 900,000 square metre (9.69 million sq ft) terminal, said the website. It stated that the airport would turn into a “regional air transport hub” with a “superior geographic location”. All about the new artificial island airport The airport's terminal buildings will be able to accommodate 43 million passengers every year initially, which is more than double in comparison to the existing airport. Eventually, the terminal's capacity will increase to 80 million every year, as per Airports Council International, which is a global industry group with headquarters in Canada. It said that every year one million tonnes of cargo will later be able to pass through the airport. Watch: India-China: NSA Doval To Meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi In Beijing The council added that Jinzhouwan airport will cost US$4.3 billion and will be ready by 2035. As of August, “deep foundation treatment” has been completed on a 77,000 square metre reclamation area, according to the provincial government website. It added that they are planning to carry out land reclamation and the foundation of the terminal building that month. The current Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport had opened around a century ago when it was under Japanese occupation and its design has now reached its capacity after several expansions. Last year it managed 658,000 people travelling to or from other regions or countries, reported Xinhua. Li said that pilots were finding it “hard to navigate” since it is in a valley that is “blocked by nearby mountains”, and added that its location can make flights “quite dangerous during adverse weather”. (With inputs from agencies)

China constructs world’s largest artificial-island airport in Dalian

China has been constructing the largest artificial island airport in the world to solidify the position of the northeastern city as a regional transport hub.

Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which is spread over an area of 20 sq km (7.72 square miles), as per the website of Liaoning provincial government.&nbsp;

This airport will be bigger than the 10.5 sq km Kansai Airport near Osaka, Japan and the 12.48 sq km Hong Kong International Airport, which occupies artificial islands.

“For Dalian people to say it’s the largest, that’s exactly what it is,” said aviation consultancy founder Li Hanming.

The airport, which is under construction, will work as the port city of Dalian because its location will bring business from nearby South Korea and Japan.&nbsp;

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The city which has a population of more than 6 million is situated on a peninsula at the northern end of the Bohai Strait and has turned into a hub for logistics services, coastal tourism, shipping and oil refineries.&nbsp;

Jinzhouwan was the first airport which was built on an offshore artificial island in mainland China, It will now have four runways and a 900,000 square metre (9.69 million sq ft) terminal, said the website.

It stated that the airport would turn into a “regional air transport hub” with a “superior geographic location”.

<h2>All about the new artificial island airport&nbsp;</h2>

The airport's terminal buildings will be able to accommodate 43 million passengers every year initially, which is more than double in comparison to the existing airport. Eventually, the terminal's capacity will increase to 80 million every year, as per Airports Council International, which is a global industry group with headquarters in Canada.&nbsp;

It said that every year one million tonnes of cargo will later be able to pass through the airport.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;India-China: NSA Doval To Meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi In Beijing

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The council added that Jinzhouwan airport will cost US$4.3 billion and will be ready by 2035.

As of August, “deep foundation treatment” has been completed on a 77,000 square metre reclamation area, according to the provincial government website. It added that they are planning to carry out land reclamation and the foundation of the terminal building that month.&nbsp;

The current Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport had opened around a century ago when it was under Japanese occupation and its design has now reached its capacity after several expansions.

Last year it managed 658,000 people travelling to or from other regions or countries, reported Xinhua.&nbsp;

Li said that pilots were finding it “hard to navigate” since it is in a valley that is “blocked by nearby mountains”, and added that its location can make flights “quite dangerous during adverse weather”.

(With inputs from agencies)

China has been constructing the largest artificial island airport in the world to solidify the position of the northeastern city as a regional transport hub. Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which is spread over an area of 20 sq km (7.

China has been constructing the largest artificial island airport in the world to solidify the position of the northeastern city as a regional transport hub. Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which is spread over an area of 20 sq km (7.72 square miles), as per the website of Liaoning provincial government. This airport will be bigger than the 10.5 sq km Kansai Airport near Osaka, Japan and the 12.48 sq km Hong Kong International Airport, which occupies artificial islands. “For Dalian people to say it’s the largest, that’s exactly what it is,” said aviation consultancy founder Li Hanming. The airport, which is under construction, will work as the port city of Dalian because its location will bring business from nearby South Korea and Japan. Also Read: China introduces visa-free travel of 10 days for international travellers from 54 countries The city which has a population of more than 6 million is situated on a peninsula at the northern end of the Bohai Strait and has turned into a hub for logistics services, coastal tourism, shipping and oil refineries. Jinzhouwan was the first airport which was built on an offshore artificial island in mainland China, It will now have four runways and a 900,000 square metre (9.69 million sq ft) terminal, said the website. It stated that the airport would turn into a “regional air transport hub” with a “superior geographic location”. All about the new artificial island airport The airport's terminal buildings will be able to accommodate 43 million passengers every year initially, which is more than double in comparison to the existing airport. Eventually, the terminal's capacity will increase to 80 million every year, as per Airports Council International, which is a global industry group with headquarters in Canada. It said that every year one million tonnes of cargo will later be able to pass through the airport. Watch: India-China: NSA Doval To Meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi In Beijing The council added that Jinzhouwan airport will cost US$4.3 billion and will be ready by 2035. As of August, “deep foundation treatment” has been completed on a 77,000 square metre reclamation area, according to the provincial government website. It added that they are planning to carry out land reclamation and the foundation of the terminal building that month. The current Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport had opened around a century ago when it was under Japanese occupation and its design has now reached its capacity after several expansions. Last year it managed 658,000 people travelling to or from other regions or countries, reported Xinhua. Li said that pilots were finding it “hard to navigate” since it is in a valley that is “blocked by nearby mountains”, and added that its location can make flights “quite dangerous during adverse weather”. (With inputs from agencies)

Cambridge, England
The biggest iceberg in the world, A23a, has started to drift in the Southern Ocean after breaking free. The iceberg weighs almost a trillion tonnes and is double the size of Greater London. 
For more than 30 years, the iceberg has remained grounded on the seafloor and recently was seen spinning on the spot. 
According to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) experts, A23a has broken free from its position which was in the north of the South Orkney Islands. 
The iceberg has embarked on a new journey and is floating in the Southern Ocean. 
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"It's exciting to see A23a on the move again after periods of being stuck," said Dr Andrew Meijers, who is an oceanographer with the BAS.
"We are interested to see if it will take the same route the other large icebergs that have calved off Antarctica have taken. And more importantly what impact this will have on the local ecosystem," he added.
<h2>Giant iceberg's journey so far</h2>
Originally, the iceberg had calved from the Filchner Ice Shelf in Antarctica in 1986.
The iceberg remained grounded in the Weddell Sea and started its slow journey north in 2020.
The iceberg got trapped in a Taylor Column in February this year. Taylor Column is a phenomenon in which the object in place gets trapped in rotating water above a seamount.
Because of this A23a kept spinning on the spot and its expected rapid drift north was delayed.
The images which were captured by satellites overhead have now confirmed that the iceberg has been freed and is moving.
Now, BAS experts are expecting that it will continue its journey towards the Southern Ocean after the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.
Watch: Climate Change Affects Butterfly Population
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The iceberg is likely to be driven towards the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. 
The region's warmer conditions can lead to the breaking up of A23a into smaller icebergs that will eventually melt. The iceberg is also being studied by researchers on board RRS Sir David Attenborough. 
Biogeochemist on board the vessel Laura Taylor hoped that the impact of the iceberg on ecosystems would be studied by scientists.
"We know that these giant icebergs can provide nutrients to the waters they pass through, creating thriving ecosystems in otherwise less productive areas," Taylor said.
"What we don’t know is what difference particular icebergs, their scale, and their origins can make to that process. We took samples of ocean surface waters behind, immediately adjacent to, and ahead of the iceberg’s route. They should help us determine what life could form around A23a and how it impacts carbon in the ocean and its balance with the atmosphere," she added.
(With inputs from agencies)

A23a, which is the biggest iceberg in the world, had gotten trapped in a Taylor Column in February



Cambridge, England The biggest iceberg in the world, A23a, has started to drift in the Southern Ocean after breaking free. The iceberg weighs almost a trillion tonnes and is double the size of Greater London. For more than 30 years, the iceberg has remained grounded on the seafloor and recently was seen spinning on the spot. According to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) experts, A23a has broken free from its position which was in the north of the South Orkney Islands. The iceberg has embarked on a new journey and is floating in the Southern Ocean. Also Read: UN desertification talks begin in Saudi Arabia amid climate change warnings "It's exciting to see A23a on the move again after periods of being stuck," said Dr Andrew Meijers, who is an oceanographer with the BAS. "We are interested to see if it will take the same route the other large icebergs that have calved off Antarctica have taken. And more importantly what impact this will have on the local ecosystem," he added. Giant iceberg's journey so far Originally, the iceberg had calved from the Filchner Ice Shelf in Antarctica in 1986. The iceberg remained grounded in the Weddell Sea and started its slow journey north in 2020. The iceberg got trapped in a Taylor Column in February this year. Taylor Column is a phenomenon in which the object in place gets trapped in rotating water above a seamount. Because of this A23a kept spinning on the spot and its expected rapid drift north was delayed. The images which were captured by satellites overhead have now confirmed that the iceberg has been freed and is moving. Now, BAS experts are expecting that it will continue its journey towards the Southern Ocean after the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. Watch: Climate Change Affects Butterfly Population The iceberg is likely to be driven towards the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. The region's warmer conditions can lead to the breaking up of A23a into smaller icebergs that will eventually melt. The iceberg is also being studied by researchers on board RRS Sir David Attenborough. Biogeochemist on board the vessel Laura Taylor hoped that the impact of the iceberg on ecosystems would be studied by scientists. "We know that these giant icebergs can provide nutrients to the waters they pass through, creating thriving ecosystems in otherwise less productive areas," Taylor said. "What we don’t know is what difference particular icebergs, their scale, and their origins can make to that process. We took samples of ocean surface waters behind, immediately adjacent to, and ahead of the iceberg’s route. They should help us determine what life could form around A23a and how it impacts carbon in the ocean and its balance with the atmosphere," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

World's biggest trillion-tonne iceberg breaks free, drifts in Southern Ocean

The biggest iceberg in the world, A23a, has started to drift in the Southern Ocean after breaking free. The iceberg weighs almost a trillion tonnes and is double the size of Greater&nbsp;London.&nbsp;

For more than 30 years, the iceberg has remained grounded on the seafloor and recently was seen spinning on the spot.&nbsp;

According to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) experts, A23a has broken free from its position which was in the north of the South Orkney Islands.&nbsp;

The iceberg has embarked on a new journey and is floating in the Southern Ocean.&nbsp;

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"It's exciting to see A23a on the move again after periods of being stuck," said Dr Andrew Meijers, who is an oceanographer with the BAS.

"We are interested to see if it will take the same route the other large icebergs that have calved off Antarctica have taken.&nbsp;And more importantly what impact this will have on the local ecosystem," he added.

<h2>Giant iceberg's journey so far</h2>

Originally, the iceberg had calved from the Filchner Ice Shelf in Antarctica in 1986.

The iceberg remained grounded in the Weddell Sea and started its slow journey north in 2020.

The iceberg got trapped in a Taylor Column in February this year. Taylor Column is a phenomenon in which the object in place gets trapped in rotating water above a seamount.

Because of this A23a kept spinning on the spot and its expected rapid drift north was delayed.

The images which were captured by satellites overhead have now confirmed that the iceberg has been freed and is moving.

Now, BAS experts are expecting that it will continue its journey towards the Southern Ocean after the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.

Watch:&nbsp;Climate Change Affects Butterfly Population

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The iceberg is likely to be driven towards the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.&nbsp;

The region's warmer conditions can lead to the breaking up of A23a into smaller icebergs that will eventually melt.&nbsp;The iceberg is also being studied by researchers on board RRS Sir David Attenborough.&nbsp; 
&nbsp; 
Biogeochemist on board the vessel Laura Taylor hoped that the impact of the iceberg on ecosystems would be studied by scientists.

"We know that these giant icebergs can provide nutrients to the waters they pass through, creating thriving ecosystems in otherwise less productive areas," Taylor said.

"What we don’t know is what difference particular icebergs, their scale, and their origins can make to that process. We took samples of ocean surface waters behind, immediately adjacent to, and ahead of the iceberg’s route.&nbsp;They should help us determine what life could form around A23a and how it impacts carbon in the ocean and its balance with the atmosphere," she added.

(With inputs from agencies)

The biggest iceberg in the world, A23a, has started to drift in the Southern Ocean after breaking free. The iceberg weighs almost a trillion tonnes and is double the size of Greater London.

The biggest iceberg in the world, A23a, has started to drift in the Southern Ocean after breaking free. The iceberg weighs almost a trillion tonnes and is double the size of Greater London. For more than 30 years, the iceberg has remained grounded on the seafloor and recently was seen spinning on the spot. According to the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) experts, A23a has broken free from its position which was in the north of the South Orkney Islands. The iceberg has embarked on a new journey and is floating in the Southern Ocean. Also Read: UN desertification talks begin in Saudi Arabia amid climate change warnings "It's exciting to see A23a on the move again after periods of being stuck," said Dr Andrew Meijers, who is an oceanographer with the BAS. "We are interested to see if it will take the same route the other large icebergs that have calved off Antarctica have taken. And more importantly what impact this will have on the local ecosystem," he added. Giant iceberg's journey so far Originally, the iceberg had calved from the Filchner Ice Shelf in Antarctica in 1986. The iceberg remained grounded in the Weddell Sea and started its slow journey north in 2020. The iceberg got trapped in a Taylor Column in February this year. Taylor Column is a phenomenon in which the object in place gets trapped in rotating water above a seamount. Because of this A23a kept spinning on the spot and its expected rapid drift north was delayed. The images which were captured by satellites overhead have now confirmed that the iceberg has been freed and is moving. Now, BAS experts are expecting that it will continue its journey towards the Southern Ocean after the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. Watch: Climate Change Affects Butterfly Population The iceberg is likely to be driven towards the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. The region's warmer conditions can lead to the breaking up of A23a into smaller icebergs that will eventually melt. The iceberg is also being studied by researchers on board RRS Sir David Attenborough. Biogeochemist on board the vessel Laura Taylor hoped that the impact of the iceberg on ecosystems would be studied by scientists. "We know that these giant icebergs can provide nutrients to the waters they pass through, creating thriving ecosystems in otherwise less productive areas," Taylor said. "What we don’t know is what difference particular icebergs, their scale, and their origins can make to that process. We took samples of ocean surface waters behind, immediately adjacent to, and ahead of the iceberg’s route. They should help us determine what life could form around A23a and how it impacts carbon in the ocean and its balance with the atmosphere," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to name a new prime minister in the next 48 hours, he said at a gathering with leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday.

French President Emmanuel Macron Vows To Name New PM Within Hours | World DNA | WION

The estimated net worth of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk crossed $400 billion,&nbsp;as per an estimate by Bloomberg News. By crossing this mark, Musk became the first person in the world to reach the milestone.

In recent months, the value of shares of the Musk-owned Tesla electric car company soared high. It was Musk's privately held stake in SpaceX which has helped push his wealth beyond the threshold of $400 billion.&nbsp;

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Musk has time and again held the position of the wealthiest person and seen a stumble down sometimes as the share price of Tesla remained turbulent. Since May, Musk has continued to hold the No. 1 slot.&nbsp;

<h2>What led to Musk's surge in wealth</h2>

As reported by Bloomberg, Musk's $20 billion jump in wealth has been because of a shoot-up in the valuation of his rocket company SpaceX to roughly $350 billion after the finalisation of a deal.

SpaceX and its investors&nbsp;took the decision to purchase around $1.25 billion of insider shares.

The fortune of Musk increased by 77 per cent since the victory of Donald Trump in the US elections. With the new growth in Trump's net worth, the wealth of the 500 richest people in the world now exceeds $10 trillion.&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;US: Elon Musk And Vivek Ramaswamy Bring Trump’s DOGE To Capitol Hill&nbsp;

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This year, Musk spent a quarter of a billion dollars on the election campaigns of US President-elect Donald Trump.&nbsp;

Musk is the chief executive of SpaceX and Tesla and is the owner of X. He is the CEO of other ventures like the Boring Company, Neuralink and xAI.&nbsp;

Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, will now head the new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) in the US government. The new department has been named after a memecoin.

As per Forbes, the net worth of Musk is around $369 billion. In the billionaire index, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stands at No. 2 and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison holds No. 3 position.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The estimated net worth of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk crossed $400 billion, as per an estimate by Bloomberg News. By crossing this mark, Musk became the first person in the world to reach the milestone.

The estimated net worth of billionaire and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk crossed $400 billion, as per an estimate by Bloomberg News. By crossing this mark, Musk became the first person in the world to reach the milestone. In recent months, the value of shares of the Musk-owned Tesla electric car company soared high. It was Musk's privately held stake in SpaceX which has helped push his wealth beyond the threshold of $400 billion. Also Read: Elon Musk the surprise guest attends Notre Dame reopening in Paris with Donald Trump Musk has time and again held the position of the wealthiest person and seen a stumble down sometimes as the share price of Tesla remained turbulent. Since May, Musk has continued to hold the No. 1 slot. What led to Musk's surge in wealth As reported by Bloomberg, Musk's $20 billion jump in wealth has been because of a shoot-up in the valuation of his rocket company SpaceX to roughly $350 billion after the finalisation of a deal. SpaceX and its investors took the decision to purchase around $1.25 billion of insider shares. The fortune of Musk increased by 77 per cent since the victory of Donald Trump in the US elections. With the new growth in Trump's net worth, the wealth of the 500 richest people in the world now exceeds $10 trillion. Watch: US: Elon Musk And Vivek Ramaswamy Bring Trump’s DOGE To Capitol Hill This year, Musk spent a quarter of a billion dollars on the election campaigns of US President-elect Donald Trump. Musk is the chief executive of SpaceX and Tesla and is the owner of X. He is the CEO of other ventures like the Boring Company, Neuralink and xAI. Musk, along with Vivek Ramaswamy, will now head the new “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) in the US government. The new department has been named after a memecoin. As per Forbes, the net worth of Musk is around $369 billion. In the billionaire index, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stands at No. 2 and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison holds No. 3 position. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk becomes world's first person to reach net worth of $400bn

Scientists have been left astonished by a humpback whale which made the longest and most unusual migration ever recorded in the world.&nbsp;

The whale was seen in 2017 in the Pacific Ocean off Colombia and then again appeared several years later in 2022 near Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, which is at a distance of around 13,000 km.

As per experts, this epic journey may have been taken by the whale because of the depletion of food stocks due to climate change.&nbsp;

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Tanzania Cetaceans Programme researcher&nbsp;Ekaterina Kalashnikova said that the feat was "truly impressive and unusual even for this highly migratory species".

Dr Kalashnikova said that there was a high chance that this was the longest travel of a humpback whale ever recorded.&nbsp;

<h2>Why did the humpback whale migrate?</h2>

Throughout the world, humpback whales live in all oceans. Every year they travel long distances and make one of the longest migrations ever done by any other mammal.

They move from tropical breeding grounds to feeding grounds in cooler waters. However, the journey of this whale was more spectacular because it involved two distant breeding grounds.

As per a theory, the abundance of the tiny shrimplike krill is being altered by climate change and since the humpback whales feed on them, they are now forced to travel more in search of food.

Watch:&nbsp;Cape Town Grapples With Whale Tragedies

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There is also a possibility that the whales may have been exploring new breeding grounds because population&nbsp;rebound due to global conservation efforts.

"While actual reasons are unknown, amongst the drivers, there might be global changes in the climate, extreme environmental events (that are more frequent nowadays), and evolutionary mechanisms of the species," Dr Kalashnikova said.&nbsp;

The male whale was among the humpbacks whose photographs were taken on the Pacific coast of Colombia in 2013 and was again seen in the same region in 2017.

While in 2022 it was sighted&nbsp;in Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. The sightings were at 13,046 km great-circle distance.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Scientists have been left astonished by a humpback whale which made the longest and most unusual migration ever recorded in the world. The whale was seen in 2017 in the Pacific Ocean off Colombia and then again appeared several years later in 2022 near Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, which is at a distance of around 13,000 km.

Scientists have been left astonished by a humpback whale which made the longest and most unusual migration ever recorded in the world. The whale was seen in 2017 in the Pacific Ocean off Colombia and then again appeared several years later in 2022 near Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean, which is at a distance of around 13,000 km. As per experts, this epic journey may have been taken by the whale because of the depletion of food stocks due to climate change. Also Read: World's largest coral is 16 feet high, 300 years old, but has only just been found Tanzania Cetaceans Programme researcher Ekaterina Kalashnikova said that the feat was "truly impressive and unusual even for this highly migratory species". Dr Kalashnikova said that there was a high chance that this was the longest travel of a humpback whale ever recorded. Why did the humpback whale migrate? Throughout the world, humpback whales live in all oceans. Every year they travel long distances and make one of the longest migrations ever done by any other mammal. They move from tropical breeding grounds to feeding grounds in cooler waters. However, the journey of this whale was more spectacular because it involved two distant breeding grounds. As per a theory, the abundance of the tiny shrimplike krill is being altered by climate change and since the humpback whales feed on them, they are now forced to travel more in search of food. Watch: Cape Town Grapples With Whale Tragedies There is also a possibility that the whales may have been exploring new breeding grounds because population rebound due to global conservation efforts. "While actual reasons are unknown, amongst the drivers, there might be global changes in the climate, extreme environmental events (that are more frequent nowadays), and evolutionary mechanisms of the species," Dr Kalashnikova said. The male whale was among the humpbacks whose photographs were taken on the Pacific coast of Colombia in 2013 and was again seen in the same region in 2017. While in 2022 it was sighted in Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. The sightings were at 13,046 km great-circle distance. (With inputs from agencies)

Humpback whale makes world's longest and most unusual migration

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold discussions with leaders from various political parties on Monday as he works to appoint a new prime minister. This comes after Michel Barnier's minority government collapsed last week following a no-confidence vote. Parliamentary speaker Yaël Braun-Pivet indicated that a replacement will be announced "within the next few hours." Watch to know more!

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France Political Crisis: President Emmanuel Macron Vows To Name New PM Within Days | Race To Power

France is facing a major political crisis as the government collapses following a no-confidence vote. This development marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape and raises questions about the future of its leadership.

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