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The duo had secured the lease just three weeks earlier to support their families and raise money for their sisters’ weddings. Satish runs a small shop, while Sajid sells fruits. Although Sajid’s father and grandfather spent years working in the local mines, they never came across a high-value gem. Hoping for a change in fortune, the friends decided to try their luck.&nbsp;While digging in the shallow pit, they unearthed a sparkling 15.34-carat diamond, which they immediately submitted to the district diamond office. Officials inspected the stone and classified it as one of the finest finds.<h3>Officials say diamond may go for more than Rs 50 lakh&nbsp;</h3>Diamond officer Ravi Patel confirmed that its weight, clarity and brilliance place it among the top-grade stones discovered in 2025. Expert Anupam Singh also described it as the highest-quality diamond recovered from Panna this year.&nbsp;Officials indicated that the value of the diamond may go for more than Rs 50 lakh once it enters the auction. The amount after selling the diamond will be divided equally between the friends. Speaking to the news agency IANS, he said, “I discovered the diamond yesterday, which is 15.34 carats in weight. I will soon place it in the district auction office.”

The diamond was found by 24-year-old Satish Khatik and 23-year-old Sajid Mohammad, both from the Rani Ganj locality. As per the Panna diamond officer, Satish had taken a 6 x 6 metre diamond pit on lease in Krishna Kalyanpur in the Patti area by paying a deposit of Rs 200.

Two young men found a diamond worth over Rs 50 lakh in a small pit on a 40-gaj plot leased for Rs 200 just 20 days ago in the Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. They discovered a 15.34-carat diamond in their small mining plot after they began work. In response to the finding, officials confirmed that the rare stone, marked as “jam quality”, was dug out from the Krishna Kalyanpur belt, and it is likely to fetch a price of over Rs 50 lakh in the auction. According to a report in the ET, the diamond was found by 24-year-old Satish Khatik and 23-year-old Sajid Mohammad, both from the Rani Ganj locality. As per the Panna diamond officer, Satish had taken a 6 x 6 metre diamond pit on lease in Krishna Kalyanpur in the Patti area by paying a deposit of Rs 200.

The diamond was found by 24-year-old Satish Khatik and 23-year-old Sajid Mohammad, both from the Rani Ganj locality. As per the Panna diamond officer, Satish had taken a 6 x 6 metre diamond pit on lease in Krishna Kalyanpur in the Patti area by paying a deposit of Rs 200.

WATCH | Two friends in Madhya Pradesh find Rs 50 lakh diamond on plot leased for Rs 200

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Marco Rubio claims UFOs have flown over restricted U.S. nuclear facilities and alleges government secrecy in “The Age of Disclosure,” backed by 1,600 Pentagon UAP reports.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made shocking claims in a newly released documentary, "The Age of Disclosure". He alleges that rogue governments have kept White House in the dark about the possible threat. Marco Rubio made the incredible admission to Director Dan Farah, “We've had repeated instances of something operating in the airspace over restricted nuclear facilities- and it's not ours." Pentagon data reveals shocking information Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office has recorded approximately 1,600 sightings of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs), also known as UFOs, in the last 4 years. Since 2022, Congress have hosted three public hearings featuring testimonies from retired and active military whistleblowers describing their unsettling encounters with UFOs. Some of these sightings defy the law of physics, with instantaneous acceleration, disconnecting power in nuclear facilities. Jay Stratton, a former director of the UAP task force, claims that he has himself witnessed unidentified, bizarre aircraft being flown by non-human entities. The Age of Disclosure Rubio is one of the many high-ranking officials interviewed for the documentary. It was released on Prime Video on November 21 in the US. It can be purchased by an outside US audience. Director Dan Farah continued that this was pretty shocking considering that the allegations were from someone like Rubio, who has the ins and outs of the US administration. The documentary, “The Age of Disclosure”, features testimonies from 34 US government, military, and intelligence community insiders, who claim that the US administration is hiding information about the existence of aliens on the earth and the sovereign nations are engaged in a "secret war" to reverse engineer these technologies. The reception was mixed the documentary became the highest-grossing documentary of Prime Video within 48 hours. Critics called it the "most serious and sourced documentary" on UFOs, while some criticised it for lacking physical evidence and basing the narrative on circumstantial and anecdotal evidence.

Marco Rubio claims UFOs have flown over restricted U.S. nuclear facilities and alleges government secrecy in “The Age of Disclosure,” backed by 1,600 Pentagon UAP reports.

Marco Rubio claims UFOs hovered over nuclear facilities, White House was 'kept in the dark about alien tech'

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US President Trump has launched a Gold Card visa programme. The Trump Card seeks to offer  US residency to wealthy foreign nationals for a $1 million 'gift'.


President Donald Trump has officially launched the Trump Gold Card visa programme, a new pathway to legal residency in the US for wealthy foreign nationals willing to make huge financial contributions. The programme, which appears to leapfrog existing visa routes, went live on Thursday (Dec 10) and can be accessed at the official website, trumpcard.gov . Successful applicants who pass vetting and meet the conditions can live and work in the US and may pursue citizenship through naturalisation after fulfilling residency requirements. Trump Gold Card visa: How much does it cost? Applicants must first pay a non-refundable $15,000 processing fee to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fund background checks and security screening. Once vetted, the applicants are required to make a $1 million contribution to the US Treasury. This payment is described on official documents as a “gift” that serves as evidence of benefit to the US. Successful applicants receive lawful permanent resident status through the existing EB-1 or EB-2 visa classifications, giving rights similar to a US Green Card (permanent residency). Trump Gold Card eligibility criteria The Trump Gold Card is aimed primarily at investors, entrepreneurs, and highly skilled individuals who might otherwise face long waits on traditional employment-based visa tracks. There are no formal minimum education or income levels beyond admissibility and the ability to pay the million-dollar contribution. Non-US citizens who are eligible for lawful permanent residency and admissible to the US can apply. https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-authorities-to-carry-out-social-media-background-checks-before-granting-a-visa-1765390755681/embed Trump Gold Card: Corporate sponsorship variant for $2 million per person Companies can sponsor foreign employees under a separate corporate Gold Card scheme by paying a $15,000 processing fee per person and a $2 million contribution after vetting. The same basic requirements for screening and admissibility apply to sponsored employees too. Next: Trump Gold Card Platinum tier? There's also talk of a Trump Platinum Card costing $5 million. The cardholders can spend up to 270 days per year in the US without being subject to US tax on non-US income. But this tier is still under discussion. Also read: US plans to seek five-year social media history of foreign tourists before entry Trump Gold Card application process and timeline Applicants begin by submitting details and the $15,000 processing fee through the official website. DHS conducts rigorous background checks. After approval, the $1 million or $2 million contribution should be paid. The review process may take only weeks, after which the applicant completes a visa interview and standard consular or adjustment-of-status procedures. Also read: Trump cancelled 85,000 visas since January. The reasons may surprise you Trump Gold Card : Controversy and legal questions Even as Trump cracks down on illegal immigration, the Gold Card programme has drawn criticism for favouring wealthy applicants and creating a two-tier immigration system. Only the US Congress can create or modify visa categories, but the Trump Card seems to have upended the system. Although the programme uses existing visa classifications, its long-term legality and interaction with traditional immigration law remain uncertain. Critics argue it could undermine established principles and prioritise the ultrawealthy over other legal applicants.

US President Trump has launched a Gold Card visa programme. The Trump Card seeks to offer &nbsp;US residency to wealthy foreign nationals for a $1 million 'gift'. &nbsp;

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Microplastics have invaded the world and have reached even the remotest corners. Antarctica is no exception. Scientists have now made an even more worrying discovery, finding microplastics inside the only bug that lives on the frozen continent. Belgica antarctica is a small fly, only about the size of rice. It lives inside moss and algae and feeds on dead plant materials, and recycles nutrients present in the Antarctic soil. A study published in Science of the Total Environment has revealed the presence of microplastics inside these tiny creatures. The discovery brings forth a startling situation showing the increasing levels of pollution in Antarctica.&nbsp;Jack Devlin, study lead author and an entomologist at the University of Kentucky, said in a statement, "Antarctica still has much lower plastic levels than most of the planet, and that’s good news. But we can now say they are getting into the system, and at high enough levels they start to change the insect’s energy balance.” Research ships and missions have been found responsible for leeching plastics into Antarctic ice, according to earlier findings. Plastic fragments have been detected in Antarctic snow and seawater. Since the bugs, or midges, live by breaking down things in the soil, researchers wanted to see if microplastics would make their way into their system.&nbsp;<h2>Midges can fight extreme conditions in Antarctica</h2>Midges are extremely tough, since they withstand extreme cold, high salt, huge temperature changes and UV radiation. But could they fight a new stress like microplastics, Devlin questioned, "or does it make them vulnerable to something they’ve never seen before?" To understand this, the researchers exposed the midges to different amounts of microplastics for 10 days in a lab. The insects’ metabolism did not change, and “they seemed to be doing fine,” Devlin said. They also noted that the only time the midges fed on microplastics was when the microplastic beads was at the highest concentration levels.&nbsp;They then collected midge larvae from 20 sites on 13 islands in Antarctica. Their gut was checked for plastic, and of the 40 larvae, the team found only two microplastic fragments. Devlin admits that "microplastics are not flooding these soil communities" at the moment. However, this is an "early warning" that the pollutant is slowly spreading in Antarctica.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Antarctica has a bug that is also known as the midge, which is now eating microplastics. Scientists have found only a tiny bit in this tiny insect, but say it is a warning sign for the future and the conditions in the frozen continent. 

Microplastics have invaded the world and have reached even the remotest corners. Antarctica is no exception. Scientists have now made an even more worrying discovery, finding microplastics inside the only bug that lives on the frozen continent. Belgica antarctica is a small fly, only about the size of rice. It lives inside moss and algae and feeds on dead plant materials, and recycles nutrients present in the Antarctic soil. A study published in Science of the Total Environment has revealed the presence of microplastics inside these tiny creatures. The discovery brings forth a startling situation showing the increasing levels of pollution in Antarctica. Jack Devlin, study lead author and an entomologist at the University of Kentucky, said in a statement, "Antarctica still has much lower plastic levels than most of the planet, and that’s good news. But we can now say they are getting into the system, and at high enough levels they start to change the insect’s energy balance.” Research ships and missions have been found responsible for leeching plastics into Antarctic ice, according to earlier findings. Plastic fragments have been detected in Antarctic snow and seawater. Since the bugs, or midges, live by breaking down things in the soil, researchers wanted to see if microplastics would make their way into their system. Midges can fight extreme conditions in Antarctica Midges are extremely tough, since they withstand extreme cold, high salt, huge temperature changes and UV radiation. But could they fight a new stress like microplastics, Devlin questioned, "or does it make them vulnerable to something they’ve never seen before?" To understand this, the researchers exposed the midges to different amounts of microplastics for 10 days in a lab. The insects’ metabolism did not change, and “they seemed to be doing fine,” Devlin said. They also noted that the only time the midges fed on microplastics was when the microplastic beads was at the highest concentration levels. They then collected midge larvae from 20 sites on 13 islands in Antarctica. Their gut was checked for plastic, and of the 40 larvae, the team found only two microplastic fragments. Devlin admits that "microplastics are not flooding these soil communities" at the moment. However, this is an "early warning" that the pollutant is slowly spreading in Antarctica.

Antarctica has a bug that is also known as the midge, which is now eating microplastics. Scientists have found only a tiny bit in this tiny insect, but say it is a warning sign for the future and the conditions in the frozen continent.&nbsp;

Scientists alarmed at noticing a scary feeding trait in the only Antarctic bug

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump on 6G: &quot;What does that do? Give you a little bit deeper view into somebody&#39;s skin? See how perfect it is? I like the cameras the old days.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/eeZstXDB8w">pic.twitter.com/eeZstXDB8w</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1998856586450599960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Donald Trump refuses to accept his cognitive decline</h2>Trump, 79, has been bragging about the third cognitive test that he has aced recently, to discredit several reports about his age and acuity. In a social media post on &nbsp;Tuesday night, he said, “I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know.” He called reports of his reduced public schedule and odd behaviour during meetings, "seditious". &nbsp;The White House claims Trump scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on the &nbsp;Montreal Cognitive Assessment test. The exam comprises of a set of tasks like drawing a clock, copying a picture of a cube, and repeating a few words. “It’s like you’ll go: Person, woman, man, camera, TV. So they say, ‘Could you repeat that?’ So I said, ‘Yeah. So it’s person, woman, man, camera, TV.’ ‘Okay, that’s very good. If you get it in order, you get extra points.’” Donald Trump told Fox News during that time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump confused 6G with high-resolution digital cameras during a business meeting, prompting fresh concerns over his cognitive decline despite his claims of acing tests.

US President Donald Trump confounded the 6G cellular network with high resolution digital camera. In a bizarre and embarrassing moment, in the Wednesday meeting with business leaders, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Trump blurted out that 6G cellular networks allow "a little bit deeper view into somebody's skin." However, it is still unclear whether he was referring to digital cameras or 6G network. "I was a leader on 5G, getting that now, and now we're up to six. What does that do? Give you a little bit deeper view into somebody's skin? See how perfect it is? I like the cameras from the old days," said Donald Trump. People reacted to Trump's cognitive decline, "His brain… It’s completely gone - that RFK work must be more contagious than originally thought…" Another user wrote, "He thinks 6G is an X-ray… we’re doomed."

Donald Trump confused 6G with high-resolution digital cameras during a business meeting, prompting fresh concerns over his cognitive decline despite his claims of acing tests.

Donald Trump jabbers 6G cellular network gives deeper view of human skin

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Sunburn Festival debuts in Mumbai after leaving Goa, but there is some opposition to the EDM event over alleged drug use, cultural and environmental concerns. Sporadic protests have taken place. Here is all about the controversy

India's Sunburn Music Festival is debuting in Mumbai on 19–21 December, but some people do not want the entry of one of Asia’s biggest electronic dance music (EDM) events in the megapolis. Opponents cite alleged drug culture associated with EDM events, cultural concerns, and environmental and infrastructural problems. Sunburn organisers have had to shift the festival from its original base of Goa to Sewri on Mumbai Port Trust land after a series of issues over the years. Who is opposing Sunburn in Mumbai? Several citizen groups in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, organised both online and offline, are opposing it for different reasons. Some claim that the event encourages drug abuse and undermines youth safety. Nasha Virodhi Sangharsh Abhiyan, a local organisation against narcotic abuse, has organised protests and petitioned authorities to cancel permissions given to the festival. Some other social and religious groups say the festival promotes behaviour they consider unsuitable to Indian cultural values and harmful to young people. Also read: FA9LA: What does Akshaye Khanna's viral entry song in Dhurandhar mean? Small demonstrations have been held in parts of Navi Mumbai and neighbouring areas in the past few days. Some opponents also raise issues of obscenity at large EDM gatherings, disturbance of public order, and pressures on policing. Will the Sunburn fest go on as planned in Mumbai? Most likely yes. The protests have been few and scattered, even as they gain traction through hashtags on social media platforms. The festival is expected to be attended by tens of thousands of people, going by early ticket sales. Authorities have not revoked permissions to Sunburn at the time of writing. https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-magic-of-tomorrowland-dance-music-festival-makes-spectacular-china-debut-1764131983434/embed Why did Sunburn leave Goa? Over the years, Sunburn faced several issues with local communities in Goa, even as it was attended by thousands of tourists and boosted seasonal business for the west Indian state. Objections came from residents, environmental activists as well as village councils, over excessive noise, stressed local infrastructure, and environmental concerns affecting the coastal ecosystems of beach towns. Also read: Iceland says will boycott 2026 Eurovision song contest Several gram sabhas (village councils) passed resolutions refusing permission for the festival in their jurisdictions, including long-standing northern venues such as Vagator and proposed alternative locations in South Goa. Alleged drug use, crime, regulatory compliance issues, and crowd disturbances were behind much of the opposition, with some local politicians arguing that Sunburn did not align with Goa’s cultural norms. It is after this longstanding opposition that the organisers opted to relocate the event to Mumbai for 2025.

Sunburn Festival debuts in Mumbai after leaving Goa, but there is some opposition to the EDM event over alleged drug use, cultural and environmental concerns. Sporadic protests have taken place. Here is all about the controversy

Sunburn Fest is debuting in Mumbai after exiting Goa, but some people don’t want it there. What’s the controversy about the EDM music festival?

A woman, on her way to the University of California, San Francisco medical centre on Monday, gave birth in a Self-driving Waymo taxi, said a Waymo spokesperson in a statement Wednesday. The company stated that its rider assistance team found “unusual activity” inside the vehicle and called to check on the rider as well as alert 911.&nbsp;The Self-driving Waymo taxis, which are owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, refused to explain how the vehicle knew something was amiss. Meanwhile, the taxi and its passengers reached the hospital safely ahead of emergency services. A UCSF spokesperson, Jess Berthold, confirmed that the mother and child were rushed to the hospital, adding that the mother was not available for interviews.&nbsp;Waymo said the vehicle was taken out of service for cleaning after the incident, adding that although such cases are uncommon, it was not the first time a baby had been born in one of its autonomous taxis. “We’re proud to be a trusted ride for moments big and small, serving riders from just seconds old to many years young,” the company said, ABC News reported.<h3>Self-driving Waymo taxi have gone viral for negative reasons&nbsp;</h3>The driverless cabs have grown increasingly popular, even as they face heightened public and regulatory scrutiny. Passengers can use them on freeways and major highways across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and Phoenix.&nbsp;In September, one Waymo car made a U-turn despite a posted sign prohibiting it, prompting social media criticism of the San Bruno Police, who were unable to issue a citation because state law barred them from ticketing the autonomous vehicle. In October, a well-known Mission District tabby named Kit Kat, familiar to locals, was reportedly hit by a Waymo.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/uber-waymo-launch-robotaxi-service-in-atlanta-amid-intensifying-autonomous-race-1750769408672">Uber, Waymo launch robotaxi service in Atlanta amid intensifying autonomous race</a>

Waymo said the vehicle was taken out of service for cleaning after the incident, adding that although such cases are uncommon, it was not the first time a baby had been born in one of its autonomous taxis.

A woman, on her way to the University of California, San Francisco medical centre on Monday, gave birth in a Self-driving Waymo taxi, said a Waymo spokesperson in a statement Wednesday. The company stated that its rider assistance team found “unusual activity” inside the vehicle and called to check on the rider as well as alert 911. The Self-driving Waymo taxis, which are owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, refused to explain how the vehicle knew something was amiss. Meanwhile, the taxi and its passengers reached the hospital safely ahead of emergency services. A UCSF spokesperson, Jess Berthold, confirmed that the mother and child were rushed to the hospital, adding that the mother was not available for interviews. Waymo said the vehicle was taken out of service for cleaning after the incident, adding that although such cases are uncommon, it was not the first time a baby had been born in one of its autonomous taxis. “We’re proud to be a trusted ride for moments big and small, serving riders from just seconds old to many years young,” the company said, ABC News reported. Self-driving Waymo taxi have gone viral for negative reasons The driverless cabs have grown increasingly popular, even as they face heightened public and regulatory scrutiny. Passengers can use them on freeways and major highways across San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and Phoenix. In September, one Waymo car made a U-turn despite a posted sign prohibiting it, prompting social media criticism of the San Bruno Police, who were unable to issue a citation because state law barred them from ticketing the autonomous vehicle. In October, a well-known Mission District tabby named Kit Kat, familiar to locals, was reportedly hit by a Waymo. Also read: Uber, Waymo launch robotaxi service in Atlanta amid intensifying autonomous race

Waymo said the vehicle was taken out of service for cleaning after the incident, adding that although such cases are uncommon, it was not the first time a baby had been born in one of its autonomous taxis.

San Francisco woman delivers baby in Self-driving Waymo taxi: What really happened inside the cab?

YouTube content creator IShowSpeed is facing a lawsuit from Social Robotics, the creator of the viral humanoid robot Rizzbot, for allegedly damaging the robot in a livestream video back in September. This was described by fans as peak entertainment, as a human influencer destroyed a robot influencer. The $1million lawsuit filed on November alleges that Speed or Darren Jason Watkins Jr. purposefully punched and choked the Rizzbot even after knowing that it was a sophisticated robot, which resulted in the complete loss of functionality.&nbsp;"Speed absolutely knew that this was not an appropriate way to interact with a sophisticated robot and knew that such actions with inflict irreparable damage to Rizzbot," &nbsp;read the petition.“Additionally, the head cameras no longer function, the ports behind the neck, which connect to the robot’s sensors that allow it to see and hear, are dead, and the robot is unstable and cannot walk straight any longer,” &nbsp;the petition alleges. The content of the video is the subject of the lawsuit.

IShowSpeed is best known as a football fan and for hosting podcasts with footballers, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo. IShowSpeed has approximately 50 million followers and is famous for being chaotic. Rizzbot is famous for roasted humour, sass, and its gleeful habit of flipping people off. The video shows IShowSpeed violently attacking Rizzbot after getting triggered by its gestures, such as flipping off and roasting him. Rizzbot has more than a million followers. IShowSpeed slammed the Rizzbot on the couch and choked him. Both IShowSpeed and Rizzbot have gained popularity online for their unorthodox behaviour.Users online have erupted in humour. One user commented, “When artificial intelligence meets non-intelligence.” Another suggested that this is clearly a “two-party promotional bit”. The robot wasn't damaged. “It's just two social media influencers generating media response for mutual profit.”

IShowSpeed faces a $1 million lawsuit after an old livestream clip shows him punching and choking viral robot influencer Rizzbot, causing major damage.

YouTube content creator IShowSpeed is facing a lawsuit from Social Robotics, the creator of the viral humanoid robot Rizzbot, for allegedly damaging the robot in a livestream video back in September. This was described by fans as peak entertainment, as a human influencer destroyed a robot influencer. The $1million lawsuit filed on November alleges that Speed or Darren Jason Watkins Jr. purposefully punched and choked the Rizzbot even after knowing that it was a sophisticated robot, which resulted in the complete loss of functionality. "Speed absolutely knew that this was not an appropriate way to interact with a sophisticated robot and knew that such actions with inflict irreparable damage to Rizzbot," read the petition. “Additionally, the head cameras no longer function, the ports behind the neck, which connect to the robot’s sensors that allow it to see and hear, are dead, and the robot is unstable and cannot walk straight any longer,” the petition alleges. The content of the video is the subject of the lawsuit.

IShowSpeed faces a $1 million lawsuit after an old livestream clip shows him punching and choking viral robot influencer Rizzbot, causing major damage.

IShowSpeed sued for allegedly punching and choking a Viral robot influencer Rizzbot on livestream

Erika Kirk, the wife of American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, has a blunt message for people who tried to justify the killing of her husband: "You're sick." Speaking during a CBS News town hall, she slammed people who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death, and said, "He's a human being."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sza-slams-trump-admin-for-rage-baiting-artists-for-free-promo-after-white-house-uses-her-song-big-boy-in-ice-video-watch-1765422624181">SZA slams Trump admin for ‘rage baiting artists for free promo’ after White House uses her song 'Big Boy' in ICE video. Watch</a><h2>Internet dehumanising people</h2>Kirk said she was stunned by the online reactions from those who celebrated or mocked his death. "You think he deserved that? Tell that to my 3-year-old daughter."She said some people had even sought out high-resolution footage of the shooting. "You want to watch in high-res the video of my husband being murdered, and laugh, and say he deserves it?" she said. "There's something very sick in your soul, and I'm praying that God saves you."Watch what she said here:

The widow added that the internet has "dehumanised" people to the point where cruelty feels casual. At the event, Kirk also spoke about the rise in political violence, addressed conspiracy theories that circulated after her husband's killing, and reflected on the moment she publicly forgave the shooter. Just days after Charlie Kirk's assassination, speaking during a memorial service, Erika told the crowd "That young man, I forgive him," referring to her husband's accused killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/australian-teens-defy-under-16-social-media-bans-by-using-dog-pictures-so-how-safe-are-they-1765354324465">Australian teens defy under-16 social media bans by using dog pictures. So, how 'safe' are they?</a><h2>Charlie Kirk assassination</h2>Charlie Kirk, a father of two and founder of the right-wing group Turning Point USA, was shot dead on a Utah college campus on 10 September 2025, sparking outrage among conservatives. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged with fatally shooting Kirk, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, during a public event at a Utah university campus. Kirk, a father of two, used his audiences on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to build support for conservative talking points, including strong criticism of the transgender rights movement.

Erika Kirk blasted people who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing, calling them “sick” and saying the internet has dehumanised basic empathy. Speaking at a town hall, she urged critics to remember he was “a human being” and told them to explain their cruelty to her young daughter.

Erika Kirk, the wife of American right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, has a blunt message for people who tried to justify the killing of her husband: "You're sick." Speaking during a CBS News town hall, she slammed people who celebrated Charlie Kirk's death, and said, "He's a human being." Also read | SZA slams Trump admin for ‘rage baiting artists for free promo’ after White House uses her song 'Big Boy' in ICE video. Watch Internet dehumanising people Kirk said she was stunned by the online reactions from those who celebrated or mocked his death. "You think he deserved that? Tell that to my 3-year-old daughter." She said some people had even sought out high-resolution footage of the shooting. "You want to watch in high-res the video of my husband being murdered, and laugh, and say he deserves it?" she said. "There's something very sick in your soul, and I'm praying that God saves you." Watch what she said here:

Erika Kirk blasted people who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s killing, calling them “sick” and saying the internet has dehumanised basic empathy. Speaking at a town hall, she urged critics to remember he was “a human being” and told them to explain their cruelty to her young daughter.

'You're sick': Erika Kirk calls out internet ghouls hunting high-res video of Charlie Kirk assassination

Several of Apple's services were down on Wednesday, leaving iPhone users in the lurch. The outages affected &nbsp;Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple TV Channels, according to Apple’s service dashboard. The issue began around 3 pm ET. An Apple alert read, "Some users are affected. Users may be experiencing intermittent issues with this service." The company's music services have at least 40 million total users. Of these, around 20.8 million are in the US. Its Apple TV services are availed to 39 million Americans. People logged their issues on the Downdetector website, which also showed problems being faced with the App Store, although Apple’s status page stated that everything was working fine.&nbsp;Users also reported issues that App Store Connect, Apple's web-based hub for developers to manage, and TestFlight, where developers distribute versions of their apps to testers before being released, were also down. App Store Connect is a platform where developers manage apps for over 2.35 billion active Apple devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>X users flag problems with Apple</h2>Users expressed their anger on social media platforms, calling out Apple for the disruption in services. Most of the problems reported about Apple on X were about Apple Store Connect. A user wrote, "App Store Connect not in good shape, even though it's all green on (Apple's service dashboard)."&nbsp;The same thing was pointed out by another X user as well. “Is the App Store Connect currently down? Everything appears green, but both on the web (which keeps redirecting back to the login page) and through APIs (all returning HTTP 500), it seems to be inactive. Has anyone else experienced this issue?”&nbsp;Another user wrote, “Appstore Connect has been down since yesterday. Please Apple, AppleSupport check into this, I would love to upload a new build.” Apple hasn't officially said anything on the matter.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Is the App Store Connect currently down? Everything appears green, but both on the web (which keeps redirecting back to the login page) and through APIs (all returning HTTP 500), it seems to be inactive. Has anyone else experienced this issue?<a href="https://t.co/FWT2KOt06y">https://t.co/FWT2KOt06y</a>&mdash; Jay ᯅ (@SlowbrewedS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SlowbrewedS/status/1998203624011464803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It&#39;s not just you - Apple Music and Apple TV are currently down <a href="https://t.co/l6v2hXwcQV">pic.twitter.com/l6v2hXwcQV</a>&mdash; Brandon Butch (@BrandonButch) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonButch/status/1998861897236713831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">App Store Connect is reportedly down for some users at the moment. Are you one of them? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AppStoreDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AppStoreDown</a> <a href="https://t.co/3iECuCBGu5">https://t.co/3iECuCBGu5</a>&mdash; StatusIsDown (@status_is_down) <a href="https://twitter.com/status_is_down/status/1998851824338743608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">app store connect is down <a href="https://twitter.com/Apple?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Apple</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AppleSupport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AppleSupport</a> <a href="https://t.co/S0rmoScbPI">pic.twitter.com/S0rmoScbPI</a>&mdash; synapse (@zenithsynapse) <a href="https://twitter.com/zenithsynapse/status/1998206232126255480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Apple services down: Users reported that Apple Music, Apple TV and other services were down for several hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Apple's service dashboard showed green, suggesting nothing was wrong. 

Several of Apple's services were down on Wednesday, leaving iPhone users in the lurch. The outages affected Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple TV Channels, according to Apple’s service dashboard. The issue began around 3 pm ET. An Apple alert read, "Some users are affected. Users may be experiencing intermittent issues with this service." The company's music services have at least 40 million total users. Of these, around 20.8 million are in the US. Its Apple TV services are availed to 39 million Americans. People logged their issues on the Downdetector website, which also showed problems being faced with the App Store, although Apple’s status page stated that everything was working fine. Users also reported issues that App Store Connect, Apple's web-based hub for developers to manage, and TestFlight, where developers distribute versions of their apps to testers before being released, were also down. App Store Connect is a platform where developers manage apps for over 2.35 billion active Apple devices. X users flag problems with Apple Users expressed their anger on social media platforms, calling out Apple for the disruption in services. Most of the problems reported about Apple on X were about Apple Store Connect. A user wrote, "App Store Connect not in good shape, even though it's all green on (Apple's service dashboard)." The same thing was pointed out by another X user as well. “Is the App Store Connect currently down? Everything appears green, but both on the web (which keeps redirecting back to the login page) and through APIs (all returning HTTP 500), it seems to be inactive. Has anyone else experienced this issue?” Another user wrote, “Appstore Connect has been down since yesterday. Please Apple, AppleSupport check into this, I would love to upload a new build.” Apple hasn't officially said anything on the matter.

Apple services down: Users reported that Apple Music, Apple TV and other services were down for several hours on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Apple's service dashboard showed green, suggesting nothing was wrong.&nbsp;

Were Apple services down on Wednesday? Here is what was affected

India continues to witness some of the most severe wealth inequality globally, with the richest 10 per cent controlling nearly 65 per cent of total wealth, while the bottom 50 per cent owns just 6.4 per cent, as per the latest World Inequality Report released on Wednesday.&nbsp;The report, compiled by economists Lucas Chancel, Ricardo Gómez-Carrera, Rowaida Moshrif, and Thomas Piketty, highlights that the top 1 per cent of Indians alone possess around 40 per cent of India's wealth. When it comes to income distribution, the report states that the top 10 per cent account for 58 per cent of the country’s total income.<h3>India is one of the fastest-growing major economies</h3>Meanwhile, US Representative Bill Huizenga underscored the expansion of economic and strategic dimensions of the India-US partnership. He also emphasised the need for deeper cooperation to uphold stability in the Indo-Pacific and the growing interest of American businesses, according to a report in ANI.&nbsp;Bill's remark came while he was at the House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee's hearing, 'The US-India Strategic Partnership: Securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific'. Huizenga highlighted India's rapid economic growth as a key player in commercial engagement. "India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world... American companies are eager to enter the Indian market on a level playing field," he added.&nbsp;He further added that "a new trade deal with India under President Trump and Prime Minister Modi would further realise this goal and enhance the relationship," and noted that economic engagement will be central to strengthening bilateral ties.&nbsp;He also underscored the broader strategic significance of US–India cooperation, highlighting the weight of their collective economic and geopolitical power. "I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on how the world's largest economy and the soon-to-be third-largest economy can work together to counterbalance China and preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific," he said.

The report highlights that the top 1 per cent of Indians alone possess around 40 per cent of India's wealth. When it comes to income distribution, the report states that the top 10 per cent account for 58 per cent of the country’s total income.

India continues to witness some of the most severe wealth inequality globally, with the richest 10 per cent controlling nearly 65 per cent of total wealth, while the bottom 50 per cent owns just 6.4 per cent, as per the latest World Inequality Report released on Wednesday. The report, compiled by economists Lucas Chancel, Ricardo Gómez-Carrera, Rowaida Moshrif, and Thomas Piketty, highlights that the top 1 per cent of Indians alone possess around 40 per cent of India's wealth. When it comes to income distribution, the report states that the top 10 per cent account for 58 per cent of the country’s total income. India is one of the fastest-growing major economies Meanwhile, US Representative Bill Huizenga underscored the expansion of economic and strategic dimensions of the India-US partnership. He also emphasised the need for deeper cooperation to uphold stability in the Indo-Pacific and the growing interest of American businesses, according to a report in ANI. Bill's remark came while he was at the House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee's hearing, 'The US-India Strategic Partnership: Securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific'. Huizenga highlighted India's rapid economic growth as a key player in commercial engagement. "India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world... American companies are eager to enter the Indian market on a level playing field," he added. He further added that "a new trade deal with India under President Trump and Prime Minister Modi would further realise this goal and enhance the relationship," and noted that economic engagement will be central to strengthening bilateral ties. He also underscored the broader strategic significance of US–India cooperation, highlighting the weight of their collective economic and geopolitical power. "I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on how the world's largest economy and the soon-to-be third-largest economy can work together to counterbalance China and preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific," he said.

The report highlights that the top 1 per cent of Indians alone possess around 40 per cent of India's wealth. When it comes to income distribution, the report states that the top 10 per cent account for 58 per cent of the country’s total income.

Who really owns two-thirds of India's wealth? New report reveals shocking facts

Luthra brothers, the two siblings linked to the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, have been apprehended in Thailand. The procedure to extradite them to India for trial has commenced. The brothers, Gaurav and Saurav Luthra, had absconded to Thailand after the tragic fire at their Birch by Romeo Lane venue in Arpora, North Goa. This comes as the Goa Police revealed that their investigation into the recent fire incident found that the Luthra brothers booked flight tickets to Thailand just as emergency teams were struggling to contain the blaze and rescue those trapped inside.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goa-nightclub-fire-political-blame-game-begins-akhilesh-yadav-claims-bjp-helped-accused-flee-1765275228834">Goa nightclub fire: Akhilesh Yadav claims 'BJP helped accused flee'</a><h2>Luthra brothers fled soon after fire</h2>Thai officials said that Indian investigative agencies, in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Bangkok, had alerted Thai immigration and law enforcement after tracking the absconding brothers' movements to Thailand. Subsequently, a joint operation was conducted, leading to the suspects being located and detained at a hotel in Bangkok.According to the Goa Police, the Luthra brothers made the booking on the MakeMyTrip (MMT) platform at 1:17 am on December 7, a time when both the Goa Police and the Goa Fire Services were engaged in firefighting operations at the site. "Even as the Goa Police and Goa Fire Services were battling to douse the fire and rescue the people trapped inside, the Luthra brothers were preparing to flee the country," said officials.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goa-nightclub-inferno-cm-sawant-orders-demolition-of-luthra-s-romeo-lane-beach-shack-in-vagator-goa-nightclub-inferno-blaze-goa-nightlife-1765278156241">Goa CM Sawant orders demolition of Luthra's Romeo Lane beach shack in Vagator</a><h2>Passport of Luthra brothers</h2>The Ministry of External Affairs, meanwhile, is examining a request from the Goa Government to revoke the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra under the Passports Act of India, as per extant rules. This comes after a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) for them, the brothers submitted a plea for protection. The Luthra brothers told the Rohini Court via their counsel that they were not evading arrest. They argued that they travelled to Thailand for work-related reasons and now wished to return to India but fear custodial action. Their lawyer said that the brothers were seeking a brief transit protection to approach the competent court in Goa.

The Luthra brothers, linked to the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, have been caught in Thailand. Goa Police say the duo booked tickets to flee while firefighters were still battling the blaze. India has begun extradition steps as their passports face cancellation.

Luthra brothers, the two siblings linked to the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, have been apprehended in Thailand. The procedure to extradite them to India for trial has commenced. The brothers, Gaurav and Saurav Luthra, had absconded to Thailand after the tragic fire at their Birch by Romeo Lane venue in Arpora, North Goa. This comes as the Goa Police revealed that their investigation into the recent fire incident found that the Luthra brothers booked flight tickets to Thailand just as emergency teams were struggling to contain the blaze and rescue those trapped inside. Also read | Goa nightclub fire: Akhilesh Yadav claims 'BJP helped accused flee' Luthra brothers fled soon after fire Thai officials said that Indian investigative agencies, in coordination with the Indian Embassy in Bangkok, had alerted Thai immigration and law enforcement after tracking the absconding brothers' movements to Thailand. Subsequently, a joint operation was conducted, leading to the suspects being located and detained at a hotel in Bangkok. According to the Goa Police, the Luthra brothers made the booking on the MakeMyTrip (MMT) platform at 1:17 am on December 7, a time when both the Goa Police and the Goa Fire Services were engaged in firefighting operations at the site. "Even as the Goa Police and Goa Fire Services were battling to douse the fire and rescue the people trapped inside, the Luthra brothers were preparing to flee the country," said officials. Also read | Goa CM Sawant orders demolition of Luthra's Romeo Lane beach shack in Vagator Passport of Luthra brothers The Ministry of External Affairs, meanwhile, is examining a request from the Goa Government to revoke the passports of Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra under the Passports Act of India, as per extant rules. This comes after a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) for them, the brothers submitted a plea for protection. The Luthra brothers told the Rohini Court via their counsel that they were not evading arrest. They argued that they travelled to Thailand for work-related reasons and now wished to return to India but fear custodial action. Their lawyer said that the brothers were seeking a brief transit protection to approach the competent court in Goa.

The Luthra brothers, linked to the Goa nightclub fire that killed 25, have been caught in Thailand. Goa Police say the duo booked tickets to flee while firefighters were still battling the blaze. India has begun extradition steps as their passports face cancellation.

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers arrested in Thailand, extradition to India underway

The tail of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor observed in our solar system, has created quite a buzz - sometimes you see it, and other times you don't. This object has been classified as a comet and so developed a tail that is not quite clearly visible. However, comets are not the only cosmic bodies that have tails. Our very own planet, the one we call home, Earth, also has a tail. Recently, NASA revealed that Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, is displaying a tail. This is nothing new, but it only becomes so at a certain time and position. Now, scientists are telling us that Earth is no exception. This tail extends for at least two million kilometres into space behind our planet, and is present on the dark side of our planet.&nbsp;Mercury gets its tail from the sodium present in the planet. It starts extending outwards when it gets to its closest point to the Sun. According to NASA, scattered sunlight gives the sodium "a bright orange glow." The sodium atoms are pushed outwards due to the "radiation pressure" and strip its atmosphere, giving it a long glowing tail. In the case of Earth, it boils down to its magnetic field. Called the magnetosphere, it "dominates the behaviour of electrically charged particles in space near Earth and shields the planet from the solar wind," according to NASA.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/2025-in-space-10-weirdest-cosmic-events-and-objects-discovered-in-universe-this-year-1765347593790">2025 in space: 3I/ATLAS, quasi-moon and more - 10 weirdest cosmic events and objects discovered in universe</a><h2>Plasma tail formed by solar winds</h2>The magnetosphere also traps electrified gas, called plasma. Some of this plasma extends outwards into space, forming the tail of Earth. NASA believes it is a "return flow of plasma" that happens because of the solar wind, plasma being continuously released from the solar surface. This gives a kind of push to the magnetosphere and distorts its shape, "compressing it on the Earth's day side, like the head of a raindrop. The region is stretched on the night side, like the raindrop tail, forming a teardrop shape." This is how it also gets its name - &nbsp;"magnetotail".&nbsp;Earth's tail possibly extends to 1,000 times Earth’s radius; however, scientists aren't sure of its exact length. According to the European Space Agency, it stretches at least two million kilometres into space on the night side of the Earth.&nbsp;

Comets have tails; 3I/ATLAS has a tail, and even Mercury has one. Does Earth have a tail? Yes. Our planet also has a tail, which possibly extends to two million kilometres into space. It is present on the dark side of the planet.

The tail of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar visitor observed in our solar system, has created quite a buzz - sometimes you see it, and other times you don't. This object has been classified as a comet and so developed a tail that is not quite clearly visible. However, comets are not the only cosmic bodies that have tails. Our very own planet, the one we call home, Earth, also has a tail. Recently, NASA revealed that Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, is displaying a tail. This is nothing new, but it only becomes so at a certain time and position. Now, scientists are telling us that Earth is no exception. This tail extends for at least two million kilometres into space behind our planet, and is present on the dark side of our planet. Mercury gets its tail from the sodium present in the planet. It starts extending outwards when it gets to its closest point to the Sun. According to NASA, scattered sunlight gives the sodium "a bright orange glow." The sodium atoms are pushed outwards due to the "radiation pressure" and strip its atmosphere, giving it a long glowing tail. In the case of Earth, it boils down to its magnetic field. Called the magnetosphere, it "dominates the behaviour of electrically charged particles in space near Earth and shields the planet from the solar wind," according to NASA. Also Read: 2025 in space: 3I/ATLAS, quasi-moon and more - 10 weirdest cosmic events and objects discovered in universe Plasma tail formed by solar winds The magnetosphere also traps electrified gas, called plasma. Some of this plasma extends outwards into space, forming the tail of Earth. NASA believes it is a "return flow of plasma" that happens because of the solar wind, plasma being continuously released from the solar surface. This gives a kind of push to the magnetosphere and distorts its shape, "compressing it on the Earth's day side, like the head of a raindrop. The region is stretched on the night side, like the raindrop tail, forming a teardrop shape." This is how it also gets its name - "magnetotail". Earth's tail possibly extends to 1,000 times Earth’s radius; however, scientists aren't sure of its exact length. According to the European Space Agency, it stretches at least two million kilometres into space on the night side of the Earth.

Comets have tails; 3I/ATLAS has a tail, and even Mercury has one. Does Earth have a tail? Yes. Our planet also has a tail, which possibly extends to two million kilometres into space. It is present on the dark side of the planet.

Earth has a tail, flowing for millions of kilometres into space on its dark side

A man in the UK was shocked when he was given a ticket for spitting out a leaf that flew into his mouth during a walk. The incident happened in Skegness, Lincolnshire, earlier this year. Roy Marsh, 86, was fined £250 by two wardens who told him that he was being reprimanded for spitting in public. Marsh was out on a walk and decided to take a break. He sat down while the wind blew pretty fiercely. At the moment, a leaf blew into his mouth, and he immediately spat it out. He got up, and just as he started to leave, two enforcement officers came up to him and told him he had been seen spitting on the floor. Marsh did not think they were being serious, and claims he told one of them that he was being a "silly boy".&nbsp;"It was all unnecessary and all out of proportion," Marsh added. He was asked to pay a fine of £250 for spitting in public. The 86-year-old appealed against it, after which it was reduced to £150. According to Marsh and his wife, the officers were rude and shouted, "Hey, you, we've got reason to believe you've been spitting." He is still not sure "where they appeared from." His wife said, "'This really upset him. We've watched these officers approach many older people since. It's like they are bullies."&nbsp;<h2>A leaf hit him in the face again</h2>Marsh says the incident has shocked him so much that now he is "anxious about going out." The other day, he said he was out for a TV interview, and it was windy again. "A leaf smacked me right in the face while we were walking, so it could have happened again today." In fact, it happened to him again a few weeks ago when some officers came up to him. He told them that he had taken a tissue from his pocket and tucked it inside his glove, and had not dropped anything.&nbsp;

An 86-year-old man was out for a walk when a leaf blew into his mouth. His natural reaction was to instantly spit it out. This led two enforcement officers to reprimand him and hand him a fine of £250. The man says he is now scared to go out.

A man in the UK was shocked when he was given a ticket for spitting out a leaf that flew into his mouth during a walk. The incident happened in Skegness, Lincolnshire, earlier this year. Roy Marsh, 86, was fined £250 by two wardens who told him that he was being reprimanded for spitting in public. Marsh was out on a walk and decided to take a break. He sat down while the wind blew pretty fiercely. At the moment, a leaf blew into his mouth, and he immediately spat it out. He got up, and just as he started to leave, two enforcement officers came up to him and told him he had been seen spitting on the floor. Marsh did not think they were being serious, and claims he told one of them that he was being a "silly boy". "It was all unnecessary and all out of proportion," Marsh added. He was asked to pay a fine of £250 for spitting in public. The 86-year-old appealed against it, after which it was reduced to £150. According to Marsh and his wife, the officers were rude and shouted, "Hey, you, we've got reason to believe you've been spitting." He is still not sure "where they appeared from." His wife said, "'This really upset him. We've watched these officers approach many older people since. It's like they are bullies." A leaf hit him in the face again Marsh says the incident has shocked him so much that now he is "anxious about going out." The other day, he said he was out for a TV interview, and it was windy again. "A leaf smacked me right in the face while we were walking, so it could have happened again today." In fact, it happened to him again a few weeks ago when some officers came up to him. He told them that he had taken a tissue from his pocket and tucked it inside his glove, and had not dropped anything.

An 86-year-old man was out for a walk when a leaf blew into his mouth. His natural reaction was to instantly spit it out. This led two enforcement officers to reprimand him and hand him a fine of £250. The man says he is now scared to go out.

Elderly man fined for spitting out leaf that blew into his mouth: 'I am anxious about going out'

SZA has become the latest artist to call out the White House for using her music in a pro-ICE ad, blasting the move as "evil," "boring", and a "rage-bait". The singer responded on X after the White House pulled audio from "Big Boy," the viral song she performed in an SNL sketch in late 2022, for a social media post earlier this week.<h2>White House rage-baiting artists?</h2>On X, the singer accused the White House of "rage baiting artists for free promo," calling it "PEAK DARK ..inhumanity +shock and aw tactics...Evil n Boring".

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The White House clip used the song to hype up ICE operations, pairing the track with footage of immigration officers chasing down and arresting people. "We heard it's cuffing szn," the account posted, referencing the song's lyrics. "Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America," it added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">WE HEARD IT&#39;S CUFFING SZN. ⛓️ Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America. <a href="https://t.co/cuXCdJjxWY">pic.twitter.com/cuXCdJjxWY</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1998222925866889283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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SZA's manager, Punch, also weighed in, writing on X that Trump's White House was trying to "provoke" artists into reacting "in order to help spread propaganda". He called the use of music for political agendas as "nasty business" that needed to stop. "Knock it off," he added.<h2>White House flaunts the use of copyrighted music without permission</h2>In a statement to Variety, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson dismissed SZA's angry post and instead mocked the artists saying, "Thank you, SZA, for drawing even more attention to the tremendous work America’s ICE officers are doing by arresting dangerous criminal illegal aliens from American communities."<h2>When White House used Sabrina Carpenter's music to push its "inhumane agenda"</h2>SZA isn't alone in her frustration. Just last week, Sabrina Carpenter condemned the administration for using her hit "Juno" in a montage celebrating ICE raids. On X, the pop star called out the White House for using her music in a video promoting immigration enforcement, saying the clip turned her stomach. She called the video "evil and disgusting," and told the White House to "not ever involve me or my music" to benefit what she called an "inhumane agenda".Jackson at the time clapped back at Carpenter, saying, "Here’s a Short n’ Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won’t apologise for deporting dangerous, criminal, illegal murderers, rapists, and paedophiles from our country." She added, “Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?” However, following backlash, the White House deleted the Carpenter post — but then uploaded a second clip using SNL footage of Carpenter, editing the audio to make it sound like she was calling cast member Marcello Hernández "illegal" rather than "hot."

SZA blasts the White House for using her song in an ICE video, calling it evil and boring. She says the administration is rage-baiting artists for promo, days after Sabrina Carpenter made the same complaint. The White House is doubling down instead of backing off.

SZA has become the latest artist to call out the White House for using her music in a pro-ICE ad, blasting the move as "evil," "boring", and a "rage-bait". The singer responded on X after the White House pulled audio from "Big Boy," the viral song she performed in an SNL sketch in late 2022, for a social media post earlier this week. White House rage-baiting artists? On X, the singer accused the White House of "rage baiting artists for free promo," calling it "PEAK DARK ..inhumanity +shock and aw tactics...Evil n Boring".

SZA blasts the White House for using her song in an ICE video, calling it evil and boring. She says the administration is rage-baiting artists for promo, days after Sabrina Carpenter made the same complaint. The White House is doubling down instead of backing off.

SZA slams Trump admin for ‘rage baiting artists for free promo’ after White House uses her song 'Big Boy' in ICE video. Watch

Amnesty International has, for the first time, accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of committing crimes against humanity during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza. In a 173-page report released on Thursday (Dec 11), it said Palestinian armed factions carried out serious violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, during their assault on southern Israel. Amnesty concluded that the mass killing of civilians that day amounted to "crime against humanity of extermination".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-president-benjamin-netanyahu-shrugs-off-zohran-mamdani-s-threat-to-enforce-icc-arrest-warrant-says-he-ll-visit-nyc-anyway-1764826042335">Netanyahu shrugs off Mamdani's threat to enforce ICC arrest warrant, says he'll visit NYC anyway</a><h2>From war crimes to crimes against humanity</h2>The findings mark a significant shift in Amnesty's position. While the organisation had earlier accused Hamas of war crimes, it said the scale and nature of the violence now met the threshold for crimes against humanity, particularly in the mass killings and the taking of hostages."Palestinian armed groups committed violations of international humanitarian law, war crimes and crimes against humanity during their attacks in southern Israel that started on 7 October 2023," it said.Amnesty said Hamas and other armed groups "continued to commit violations and crimes under international law in their holding and mistreatment of hostages and the withholding of bodies seized." According to the report, the hostage taking was not incidental. “The holding of hostages was done as part of an explicitly stated plan explained by the leadership of Hamas and of other Palestinian armed groups,” the report stated.The October 7 attack left 1,221 people dead in Israel, according to official figures. A total of 251 people were taken hostage, including 44 who were already dead. Of the 207 hostages taken alive, 41 later died or were killed in captivity. All hostages have since been returned under a ceasefire agreement, except for the body of one Israeli officer.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/did-us-israel-and-qatar-hold-a-secret-meeting-on-gaza-peace-deal-report-suggests-highest-level-meeting-happened-in-new-york-1765155726180">Did US, Israel and Qatar hold a secret meeting on Gaza peace deal? Report suggests 'highest level meeting' happened in New York</a><h2>The scale of sexual crimes inconclusive</h2>Among the crimes against humanity cited by Amnesty were murder, extermination, imprisonment, torture, enforced disappearance, rape and other forms of sexual violence. The organisation said it was unable to assess the full scope of sexual crimes due to limited access to survivors, noting it could confirm only one such case directly.The report said Hamas, including its armed wing, the Ezzedine Al Qassam Brigades, was "chiefly responsible" for the crimes. Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades and some unaffiliated Palestinian civilians were also found to be responsible to a lesser degree, it alleged.<h2>What about Israel?</h2>Amnesty's findings come alongside its continued accusations against Israel. The group has said Israel committed genocide during its military campaign in Gaza, an allegation Israel strongly rejects. Amnesty reiterated last month that it believes Israel was "still committing genocide", even after a ceasefire took effect.Israel’s retaliatory offensive in Gaza has killed at least 70,369 people, according to Gaza’s health ministry figures, which the United Nations considers credible. Israel has dismissed Amnesty’s genocide claims as "entirely false" and "based on lies".&nbsp;

Amnesty International has, for the first time, accused Hamas of crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks, calling the mass killing of civilians an act of extermination. The rights group also repeats its charge that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.

Amnesty International has, for the first time, accused Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups of committing crimes against humanity during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza. In a 173-page report released on Thursday (Dec 11), it said Palestinian armed factions carried out serious violations of international humanitarian law, including war crimes and crimes against humanity, during their assault on southern Israel. Amnesty concluded that the mass killing of civilians that day amounted to "crime against humanity of extermination". Also read | Netanyahu shrugs off Mamdani's threat to enforce ICC arrest warrant, says he'll visit NYC anyway From war crimes to crimes against humanity The findings mark a significant shift in Amnesty's position. While the organisation had earlier accused Hamas of war crimes, it said the scale and nature of the violence now met the threshold for crimes against humanity, particularly in the mass killings and the taking of hostages. "Palestinian armed groups committed violations of international humanitarian law, war crimes and crimes against humanity during their attacks in southern Israel that started on 7 October 2023," it said. Amnesty said Hamas and other armed groups "continued to commit violations and crimes under international law in their holding and mistreatment of hostages and the withholding of bodies seized." According to the report, the hostage taking was not incidental. “The holding of hostages was done as part of an explicitly stated plan explained by the leadership of Hamas and of other Palestinian armed groups,” the report stated. The October 7 attack left 1,221 people dead in Israel, according to official figures. A total of 251 people were taken hostage, including 44 who were already dead. Of the 207 hostages taken alive, 41 later died or were killed in captivity. All hostages have since been returned under a ceasefire agreement, except for the body of one Israeli officer. Also read | Did US, Israel and Qatar hold a secret meeting on Gaza peace deal? Report suggests 'highest level meeting' happened in New York The scale of sexual crimes inconclusive Among the crimes against humanity cited by Amnesty were murder, extermination, imprisonment, torture, enforced disappearance, rape and other forms of sexual violence. The organisation said it was unable to assess the full scope of sexual crimes due to limited access to survivors, noting it could confirm only one such case directly. The report said Hamas, including its armed wing, the Ezzedine Al Qassam Brigades, was "chiefly responsible" for the crimes. Palestinian Islamic Jihad, the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades and some unaffiliated Palestinian civilians were also found to be responsible to a lesser degree, it alleged. What about Israel? Amnesty's findings come alongside its continued accusations against Israel. The group has said Israel committed genocide during its military campaign in Gaza, an allegation Israel strongly rejects. Amnesty reiterated last month that it believes Israel was "still committing genocide", even after a ceasefire took effect. Israel’s retaliatory offensive in Gaza has killed at least 70,369 people, according to Gaza’s health ministry figures, which the United Nations considers credible. Israel has dismissed Amnesty’s genocide claims as "entirely false" and "based on lies".

Amnesty International has, for the first time, accused Hamas of crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks, calling the mass killing of civilians an act of extermination. The rights group also repeats its charge that Israel committed genocide in Gaza.

Amnesty International, for the first time, accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity, 'extermination' during Oct 7 attack

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (Dec 10), triggering an angry response from Caracas, which called the move "blatant theft" and an act of piracy. Trump made the announcement during a White House roundtable with business leaders, saying the vessel was the biggest tanker ever seized by the US. US Attorney General Pam Bondi later shared a video showing troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker before entering its bridge with weapons drawn. This comes amid a huge US military buildup in the Caribbean, which Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro claims is aimed at regime change in the country.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-killed-in-us-boat-strike-hours-after-lawmakers-viewed-disturbing-footage-of-survivors-getting-blown-up-1764922214953">Four killed in US boat strike hours after lawmakers viewed 'disturbing' footage of survivors getting blown up</a><h2>Other things happening: Trump</h2>Talking to the press, Trump offered few details of the tanker seizure but hinted that more actions were underway. "We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large -- the largest one ever seized, actually," he said, adding, "And other things are happening, so you'll be seeing that later."Posting a video of the seizure, Bondi, on X, said the ship was part of an "illicit oil shipping network" used to transport sanctioned crude from Venezuela and Iran. Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Coast Guard, with support from the Department of War, executed a seizure warrant for a crude oil tanker used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. For multiple… <a href="https://t.co/dNr0oAGl5x">pic.twitter.com/dNr0oAGl5x</a>&mdash; Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1998875795151024337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Venezuela slams the US</h2>Venezuela's foreign ministry reacted swiftly, accusing Washington of carrying out an act of international piracy. In a statement, it said that it "strongly denounces and condemns what constitutes blatant theft and an act of international piracy, publicly announced by the President of the United States."American media reported that the tanker was bound for Cuba and was intercepted by the US Coast Guard.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-launch-lethal-land-strikes-in-latin-america-very-soon-1764730302433">Trump says US will launch lethal land strikes in Latin America 'very soon,' Hegseth vows boat strikes 'only just begun'</a><h2>Machado's Nobel Peace Prize</h2>The move also landed just a day before Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was due to address the world from Oslo after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Machado has been in hiding for months following threats to her life. While she missed the formal ceremony, she is expected to appear at a press conference in Norway on Thursday.Trump warned Caracas against detaining Machado if she attempts to return home. "I don't like if she would be arrested, I wouldn't be happy with it," he said when asked about the possibility of her arrest.In a speech read by her daughter at the Nobel ceremony, Machado accused Maduro of running a system of "state terrorism" and urged Venezuelans to continue resisting his rule.Tensions between Washington and Caracas have been rising for weeks. The Trump administration has deployed warships, including the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the region and has carried out deadly strikes on more than 20 alleged drug boats, killing at least 87 people.&nbsp;

US has seized a massive oil tanker off Venezuela, which Trump said was the “largest one ever” taken. Caracas slammed Washington, crying piracy and theft as US troops stormed the ship by helicopter. 

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (Dec 10), triggering an angry response from Caracas, which called the move "blatant theft" and an act of piracy. Trump made the announcement during a White House roundtable with business leaders, saying the vessel was the biggest tanker ever seized by the US. US Attorney General Pam Bondi later shared a video showing troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker before entering its bridge with weapons drawn. This comes amid a huge US military buildup in the Caribbean, which Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro claims is aimed at regime change in the country. Also read | Four killed in US boat strike hours after lawmakers viewed 'disturbing' footage of survivors getting blown up Other things happening: Trump Talking to the press, Trump offered few details of the tanker seizure but hinted that more actions were underway. "We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large -- the largest one ever seized, actually," he said, adding, "And other things are happening, so you'll be seeing that later." Posting a video of the seizure, Bondi, on X, said the ship was part of an "illicit oil shipping network" used to transport sanctioned crude from Venezuela and Iran. Watch video here:

US has seized a massive oil tanker off Venezuela, which Trump said was the “largest one ever” taken. Caracas slammed Washington, crying piracy and theft as US troops stormed the ship by helicopter.&nbsp;

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, Trump warns 'other things are happening'. Watch video

Beachgoers in Scotland were left shocked when they came across a rare seven-legged' octopus on a local beach. The strange-looking creature is known as a septopus and was found broken up along the Ythan estuary in Aberdeenshire. The creature was washed ashore, revealing itself from the deep sea. It is huge, with its arms measuring around 20 inches. Researchers studied the animal and believe that it was a female. Dr Lauren Smith, a marine biologist at research organisation Saltwater Life, said it is unclear as to how this octopus reached the beach. However, it is still "an extraordinary find". Beachgoers stumbled upon it on November 30, and its pictures started doing the rounds on social media. One of her friends sent her photos, which is how she learnt about the septopus.&nbsp;She told The Daily Mail that it is likely that the octopus was attacked by whales, which left it in fragments, ultimately leading it to end up on the beach. It is also possible that it was caught by a trawl and thrown back. There is also a chance that the creature lost its way and was attacked later. Smith added that it is very rare to come across this species, and so now researchers at the labs are very excited.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/at-16-404-feet-tentacles-on-a-tusked-marine-animal-stunned-scientists-turns-out-it-was-1760698518717">At 16,404 feet, tentacles on a tusked marine animal stunned scientists. Turns out, it was…</a><h2>Octopus with seven legs found in Scotland</h2>An early analysis revealed that the septopus does not belong to Scotland’s native coastal octopus species. Initially, researchers thought it was a giant squid. But the absence of "toothed" suckers suggested otherwise. &nbsp;The octopus, or septopus, is scientifically known as Haliphron atlanticus. It is commonly known as the giant gelatinous octopus or seven-arm octopus. This species is found at a depth of 1,600 feet or more. Its beak was found at a different place, and so were its three arms that washed ashore on December 4. This species is typically found in the Azores west of Portugal, Puget Sound in Washington State and Chatham Rise, New Zealand.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A seven-legged octopus was found on a Scottish beach in late November, with all its body parts scattered in different places. Researchers are puzzled as to how it reached the shore since it typically lives in the sea at depths of 1,600 feet and more.

Beachgoers in Scotland were left shocked when they came across a rare seven-legged' octopus on a local beach. The strange-looking creature is known as a septopus and was found broken up along the Ythan estuary in Aberdeenshire. The creature was washed ashore, revealing itself from the deep sea. It is huge, with its arms measuring around 20 inches. Researchers studied the animal and believe that it was a female. Dr Lauren Smith, a marine biologist at research organisation Saltwater Life, said it is unclear as to how this octopus reached the beach. However, it is still "an extraordinary find". Beachgoers stumbled upon it on November 30, and its pictures started doing the rounds on social media. One of her friends sent her photos, which is how she learnt about the septopus. She told The Daily Mail that it is likely that the octopus was attacked by whales, which left it in fragments, ultimately leading it to end up on the beach. It is also possible that it was caught by a trawl and thrown back. There is also a chance that the creature lost its way and was attacked later. Smith added that it is very rare to come across this species, and so now researchers at the labs are very excited. Also Read: At 16,404 feet, tentacles on a tusked marine animal stunned scientists. Turns out, it was… Octopus with seven legs found in Scotland An early analysis revealed that the septopus does not belong to Scotland’s native coastal octopus species. Initially, researchers thought it was a giant squid. But the absence of "toothed" suckers suggested otherwise. The octopus, or septopus, is scientifically known as Haliphron atlanticus. It is commonly known as the giant gelatinous octopus or seven-arm octopus. This species is found at a depth of 1,600 feet or more. Its beak was found at a different place, and so were its three arms that washed ashore on December 4. This species is typically found in the Azores west of Portugal, Puget Sound in Washington State and Chatham Rise, New Zealand.

A seven-legged octopus was found on a Scottish beach in late November, with all its body parts scattered in different places. Researchers are puzzled as to how it reached the shore since it typically lives in the sea at depths of 1,600 feet and more.

Fragments of seven-legged giant with 20 inch arms wash ashore in Scotland. It is a...

In a poignant and hurried phone call, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado informed Jorgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, that she would be unable to reach the Nobel ceremony in time, despite risking her life to get to Oslo. Machado, whose struggle for democracy in Venezuela earned global recognition, spoke with deep emotion as she described the extraordinary efforts made by ordinary Venezuelans to help her flee safely. “So many people risked their lives in order for me to arrive in Oslo,” she told Frydnes. “This recognition is for the Venezuelan people. I want you to know that.”&nbsp;Speaking moments before boarding a flight, Machado expressed both gratitude and regret. While hundreds of Venezuelans, along with her family and team, had already gathered in Oslo for the ceremony, she had no choice but to miss the official event due to the dangerous logistics of her escape. “I’m very sad and very sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to arrive in time for the ceremony,” she said. “But I am on my way to Oslo right now.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nobel-peace-prize-ceremony-maria-corina-machado-s-daughter-ana-corina-sosa-accepts-award-on-her-behalf-in-oslo-1765370711644">Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony: Maria Corina Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepts award on her behalf in Oslo</a><h2>Listen to the phone call between Maria Machado and Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&quot;As soon as I arrive I will be able to embrace all my family and my children that I have not seen for two years and so many Venezuelan-Norwegians that I know share our struggle.&quot; Listen to 2025 peace laureate Maria Corina Machado&#39;s exclusive phone call that took place earlier… <a href="https://t.co/oOwsklo35k">pic.twitter.com/oOwsklo35k</a>&mdash; The Nobel Prize (@NobelPrize) <a href="https://twitter.com/NobelPrize/status/1998723553080787372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Machado noted that this award belongs to all Venezuelans fighting for democracy. She highlighted the personal cost of her struggle, mentioning she has not seen her children for two years. "As soon as I arrive I will be able to embrace all my family and my children that I have not seen for two years and so many Venezuelan-Norwegians that I know share our struggle." &nbsp;Frydnes reassured her that her daughter, Ana-Corina, would represent the family at the ceremony and that Norway would welcome her warmly upon arrival.&nbsp;“We are so happy to hear your voice and that you’re safe,” Frydnes replied. “Safe travels. Norway looks forward to welcoming you.” Machado ended the call with a promise filled with emotion: “I’ll see you very soon.”

'As soon as I arrive I will be able to embrace all my family and my children': Nobel Peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado on reaching Oslo

In a poignant and hurried phone call, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado informed Jorgen Watne Frydnes, Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, that she would be unable to reach the Nobel ceremony in time, despite risking her life to get to Oslo. Machado, whose struggle for democracy in Venezuela earned global recognition, spoke with deep emotion as she described the extraordinary efforts made by ordinary Venezuelans to help her flee safely. “So many people risked their lives in order for me to arrive in Oslo,” she told Frydnes. “This recognition is for the Venezuelan people. I want you to know that.” Speaking moments before boarding a flight, Machado expressed both gratitude and regret. While hundreds of Venezuelans, along with her family and team, had already gathered in Oslo for the ceremony, she had no choice but to miss the official event due to the dangerous logistics of her escape. “I’m very sad and very sorry to tell you that I won’t be able to arrive in time for the ceremony,” she said. “But I am on my way to Oslo right now.” Also Read: Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony: Maria Corina Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepts award on her behalf in Oslo Listen to the phone call between Maria Machado and Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes

Maria Corina Machado tells Nobel Committee chair she can’t reach the ceremony in time after a risky escape, calling the prize a victory for all Venezuelans

A sperm donor in Denmark, via the European Sperm Bank, with an asymptomatic genetic mutation in the TP-53 gene, has fathered at least 197 children across Europe. The donor reportedly harboured the genetic mutation unknowingly, which significantly raises the cancer risk. Some children have already died, only a small fraction will survive and live through with the genetic mutation. According to a BBC report, the man donated sperm during his student life, and it was used for 17 years since 2005. 14 public service broadcasters, including the BBC, have made the revelation in a joint investigation.<h2>What are the risks for the children?</h2>The TP53 gene plays a crucial role in tumour suppression. The man had a mutation in TP-53, &nbsp;and the affected gene was present in 20 per cent of his sperm, which means the children which he had fathered will have the mutated gene throughout their bodies, a condition known as &nbsp;Li-Fraumeni syndrome. People with this condition have a 90 per cent increased risk of cancer before they turn 60. The European Society of Human Genetics found a subset of 67 children, among whom 23 children have the mutation, and 10 have already been diagnosed with cancer.&nbsp;<h2>A case of institutional failure</h2>The man was healthy, and he had passed all the screening checks. The sperm was used across 67 fertility clinics across 14 countries. Denmark's European Sperm Bank had expressed its "deepest sympathy" to the affected families and suggested that the sperm was used to make too many babies in some countries. The regulations on how many children can be fathered vary along country. In the UK, a single sample of sperm can be used across families, making the number of half-siblings huge, and making the tracking of this relatively meaningless.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Danish sperm donor carrying a dangerous TP53 gene with a mutation fathered nearly 200 children across Europe. The mutation increases cancer risk by 90 per cent.

A sperm donor in Denmark, via the European Sperm Bank, with an asymptomatic genetic mutation in the TP-53 gene, has fathered at least 197 children across Europe. The donor reportedly harboured the genetic mutation unknowingly, which significantly raises the cancer risk. Some children have already died, only a small fraction will survive and live through with the genetic mutation. According to a BBC report, the man donated sperm during his student life, and it was used for 17 years since 2005. 14 public service broadcasters, including the BBC, have made the revelation in a joint investigation. What are the risks for the children? The TP53 gene plays a crucial role in tumour suppression. The man had a mutation in TP-53, and the affected gene was present in 20 per cent of his sperm, which means the children which he had fathered will have the mutated gene throughout their bodies, a condition known as Li-Fraumeni syndrome. People with this condition have a 90 per cent increased risk of cancer before they turn 60. The European Society of Human Genetics found a subset of 67 children, among whom 23 children have the mutation, and 10 have already been diagnosed with cancer. A case of institutional failure The man was healthy, and he had passed all the screening checks. The sperm was used across 67 fertility clinics across 14 countries. Denmark's European Sperm Bank had expressed its "deepest sympathy" to the affected families and suggested that the sperm was used to make too many babies in some countries. The regulations on how many children can be fathered vary along country. In the UK, a single sample of sperm can be used across families, making the number of half-siblings huge, and making the tracking of this relatively meaningless.

A Danish sperm donor carrying a dangerous TP53 gene with a mutation fathered nearly 200 children across Europe. The mutation increases cancer risk by 90 per cent.

Sperm donor scandal: Cancer-risk gene passed by donor to 200 children in Europe

Three new species of toads in Tanzania that exhibit a highly unusual trait have been identified by the scientists. They discovered that the new species of toads give birth to fully formed baby toads, or “toadlets,” completely skipping the tadpole stage. Normally, frogs and toads lay eggs that develop into tadpoles before transforming into adults. However, members of the Nectophrynoides group, also known as “tree toads," follow a different reproductive path and bypass the tadpole phase entirely.&nbsp;Until now, only 17 out of over 7,000 known frog and toad species were known to give birth to live young, and 13 of those belonged to this same Nectophrynoides lineage. The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, according to a report in the Indian Express.<h3>Nectophrynoides viviparus</h3>Researchers examined hundreds of preserved specimens, recorded their calls in natural habitats and analysed their DNA to distinguish these species from the one previously classified as Nectophrynoides viviparus. Although the new species resembles N. viviparus, subtle differences in genetics, head structure, and gland placement revealed that what was thought to be a single widespread species is actually four separate species, each with smaller, isolated populations.&nbsp;The discovery plays a significant role in conservation as the smaller, scattered homes of these toads might make them more at risk than previously expected. As per the report, one related species, Nectophrynoides asperginis, went extinct in the wild in 2009 because of a dam construction nearby and fungal disease.&nbsp;A biologist at the University of Dar es Salaam, John Lyakurwa, said, “The forests where these toads live are disappearing quickly,” and underscored that human activities and climate change threaten these rare toads’ habitats.&nbsp;The discovery highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on, along with additional understanding of amphibians. Scientists expect that future research will help to figure out about each species and efforts to conserve them.

The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

Three new species of toads in Tanzania that exhibit a highly unusual trait have been identified by the scientists. They discovered that the new species of toads give birth to fully formed baby toads, or “toadlets,” completely skipping the tadpole stage. Normally, frogs and toads lay eggs that develop into tadpoles before transforming into adults. However, members of the Nectophrynoides group, also known as “tree toads," follow a different reproductive path and bypass the tadpole phase entirely. Until now, only 17 out of over 7,000 known frog and toad species were known to give birth to live young, and 13 of those belonged to this same Nectophrynoides lineage. The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, according to a report in the Indian Express. Nectophrynoides viviparus Researchers examined hundreds of preserved specimens, recorded their calls in natural habitats and analysed their DNA to distinguish these species from the one previously classified as Nectophrynoides viviparus. Although the new species resembles N. viviparus, subtle differences in genetics, head structure, and gland placement revealed that what was thought to be a single widespread species is actually four separate species, each with smaller, isolated populations. The discovery plays a significant role in conservation as the smaller, scattered homes of these toads might make them more at risk than previously expected. As per the report, one related species, Nectophrynoides asperginis, went extinct in the wild in 2009 because of a dam construction nearby and fungal disease. A biologist at the University of Dar es Salaam, John Lyakurwa, said, “The forests where these toads live are disappearing quickly,” and underscored that human activities and climate change threaten these rare toads’ habitats. The discovery highlights the need to protect the fragile environment these live-bearing toads depend on, along with additional understanding of amphibians. Scientists expect that future research will help to figure out about each species and efforts to conserve them.

The three newly discovered species, Nectophrynoides saliensis, Nectophrynoides luhomeroensis, and Nectophrynoides uhehe, were identified during an extensive study of toads in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania.

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Maria Corina Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award on her behalf in a ceremony held on Wednesday (December 10) in Oslo. Democracies must be willing to defend freedom in order to endure, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado said on Wednesday. Her remarks were read by her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, as Machado was unable to attend the ceremony in Oslo.&nbsp;Machado said the award carried deep meaning not only for Venezuela but for people around the globe. “It is a reminder that peace is impossible without democracy,” her daughter read from the prepared remarks. She added that Venezuela’s long struggle had taught a crucial lesson: those who want to live in a democratic society must be ready to stand up for liberty. A large portrait of Machado smiling was placed inside Oslo City Hall to symbolise her presence.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-as-soon-as-i-arrive-i-will-be-able-to-embrace-all-my-family-and-my-children-nobel-peace-prize-winner-maria-corina-machado-on-reaching-oslo-1765371881454">'As soon as I arrive I will be able to embrace all my family and my children': Nobel Peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado on reaching Oslo</a>&nbsp;“Freedom is something we must win again each day, and only if we are willing to defend it,” the speech continued. “That is why Venezuela’s fight resonates far beyond its borders. When a nation chooses freedom, it not only frees itself, it strengthens humanity as a whole.” Machado was prohibited from competing in Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election despite a sweeping victory in the opposition primary. She went into hiding in August 2024 after authorities broadened their crackdown on opposition leaders following the disputed national vote.&nbsp;Although the electoral council and the Supreme Court proclaimed President Nicolas Maduro the victor, independent observers and opposition groups insist their candidate won. They have released detailed tallies from individual ballot boxes to support their claim.<h3>Warning about 'fragile' institutions</h3>In her comments, Machado said Venezuelans realised too late that their democratic system was deteriorating. “By the time we understood how weakened our institutions had become, the damage had already been done,” she said. She referenced former President Hugo Chavez, who came to power in 1999 after previously leading a failed military coup.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Many believed his charisma could take the place of the rule of law,” she said. “Since then, the regime has worked relentlessly to dismantle our democracy.” Maduro, who succeeded Chavez in 2013, maintains that US President Donald Trump has attempted to overthrow him in order to gain control of Venezuela’s vast oil resources. He argues that both Venezuelan citizens and the military would resist any such move.&nbsp;<h3>Tribute to US President Donald Trump</h3>After being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October, Machado partly dedicated the honour to Trump, who has previously claimed he deserves the prize himself. Machado has aligned with hardline Trump associates who contend that Maduro’s government is tied to criminal networks that endanger US national security, a view not fully supported by US intelligence agencies.&nbsp;In recent months, the Trump administration authorised more than 20 military strikes against what it described as drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coast of Latin America. These operations have drawn sharp criticism from human rights organisations, Democratic lawmakers, and several Latin American governments, who argue the strikes amount to unlawful extrajudicial killings of civilians.

Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony: Maria Corina Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepts award on her behalf in Oslo

Maria Corina Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award on her behalf in a ceremony held on Wednesday (December 10) in Oslo. Democracies must be willing to defend freedom in order to endure, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Maria Corina Machado said on Wednesday. Her remarks were read by her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, as Machado was unable to attend the ceremony in Oslo. Machado said the award carried deep meaning not only for Venezuela but for people around the globe. “It is a reminder that peace is impossible without democracy,” her daughter read from the prepared remarks. She added that Venezuela’s long struggle had taught a crucial lesson: those who want to live in a democratic society must be ready to stand up for liberty. A large portrait of Machado smiling was placed inside Oslo City Hall to symbolise her presence. Also Read: 'As soon as I arrive I will be able to embrace all my family and my children': Nobel Peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado on reaching Oslo “Freedom is something we must win again each day, and only if we are willing to defend it,” the speech continued. “That is why Venezuela’s fight resonates far beyond its borders. When a nation chooses freedom, it not only frees itself, it strengthens humanity as a whole.” Machado was prohibited from competing in Venezuela’s 2024 presidential election despite a sweeping victory in the opposition primary. She went into hiding in August 2024 after authorities broadened their crackdown on opposition leaders following the disputed national vote. Although the electoral council and the Supreme Court proclaimed President Nicolas Maduro the victor, independent observers and opposition groups insist their candidate won. They have released detailed tallies from individual ballot boxes to support their claim. Warning about 'fragile' institutions In her comments, Machado said Venezuelans realised too late that their democratic system was deteriorating. “By the time we understood how weakened our institutions had become, the damage had already been done,” she said. She referenced former President Hugo Chavez, who came to power in 1999 after previously leading a failed military coup. “Many believed his charisma could take the place of the rule of law,” she said. “Since then, the regime has worked relentlessly to dismantle our democracy.” Maduro, who succeeded Chavez in 2013, maintains that US President Donald Trump has attempted to overthrow him in order to gain control of Venezuela’s vast oil resources. He argues that both Venezuelan citizens and the military would resist any such move. Tribute to US President Donald Trump After being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October, Machado partly dedicated the honour to Trump, who has previously claimed he deserves the prize himself. Machado has aligned with hardline Trump associates who contend that Maduro’s government is tied to criminal networks that endanger US national security, a view not fully supported by US intelligence agencies. In recent months, the Trump administration authorised more than 20 military strikes against what it described as drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and off the Pacific coast of Latin America. These operations have drawn sharp criticism from human rights organisations, Democratic lawmakers, and several Latin American governments, who argue the strikes amount to unlawful extrajudicial killings of civilians.

Maria Corina Machado's daughter, Ana Corina Sosa, accepted the Nobel Peace prize on her mother's behalf at a ceremony held in Oslo

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One of the most searched terms in India in 2025 was a sequence of numbers - 5201314. Google recently released its annual Year in Search report, showing the topics that generated the most amount of interest among Indians. This random-looking number features alongside terms like "Mayday" and "Stampede", but has a special meaning. In fact, it is a love term used in digital communication. You might not see anything here, but this number has a message that is formed entirely through numerical sound-alikes in Mandarin. The number 520 sounds similar to wǒ ài nǐ, which translates to "I love you." The number 1314 resembles yī shēng yī shì, that is "for a lifetime." When joined together, 5201314 becomes - "I’ll love you forever."&nbsp;<h2>Social media and love slang</h2>There is a bunch of digital slang these days due to the rise of several social media platforms. Instagram, short video platforms and messaging apps have pushed people to use more such terms for communication. This has been a growing trend in countries like China, Korea, Japan, and the West. Indians have also been picking up on these slang terms on digital media.&nbsp;<h2>How did numbers become a symbol of love?</h2>The term 5201314 was widely used in social media posts, such as in captions, relationship status, reels and TikTok, and even private DMs. So when people started coming across the number 5201314, it piqued the curiosity of many netizens. They then turned to Google to search for the number and its meaning. This led it to become one of the most searched terms in India. In India, this is similar to 143, which was often used for "I Love You." This is because numbers are easy to type, especially during the days of early cellphones when typing full messages wasn't as easy. &nbsp;

One of the most searched terms on Google in 2025 in India wasn't a word, but a bunch of numbers put together. 5201314 is used on social media to express love and translates to a romantic term in the Mandarin language. 

One of the most searched terms in India in 2025 was a sequence of numbers - 5201314. Google recently released its annual Year in Search report, showing the topics that generated the most amount of interest among Indians. This random-looking number features alongside terms like "Mayday" and "Stampede", but has a special meaning. In fact, it is a love term used in digital communication. You might not see anything here, but this number has a message that is formed entirely through numerical sound-alikes in Mandarin. The number 520 sounds similar to wǒ ài nǐ, which translates to "I love you." The number 1314 resembles yī shēng yī shì, that is "for a lifetime." When joined together, 5201314 becomes - "I’ll love you forever." Social media and love slang There is a bunch of digital slang these days due to the rise of several social media platforms. Instagram, short video platforms and messaging apps have pushed people to use more such terms for communication. This has been a growing trend in countries like China, Korea, Japan, and the West. Indians have also been picking up on these slang terms on digital media. How did numbers become a symbol of love? The term 5201314 was widely used in social media posts, such as in captions, relationship status, reels and TikTok, and even private DMs. So when people started coming across the number 5201314, it piqued the curiosity of many netizens. They then turned to Google to search for the number and its meaning. This led it to become one of the most searched terms in India. In India, this is similar to 143, which was often used for "I Love You." This is because numbers are easy to type, especially during the days of early cellphones when typing full messages wasn't as easy.

One of the most searched terms on Google in 2025 in India wasn't a word, but a bunch of numbers put together. 5201314 is used on social media to express love and translates to a romantic term in the Mandarin language.&nbsp;

5201314 was one of the most Googled terms in India in 2025. Here is what it means

Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, who has been living in hiding for over a year, will not appear at Wednesday’s (December 10) Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, will step in to receive the award and deliver her mother’s prepared remarks, organisers confirmed.<h2>Machado expected to arrive in Oslo by tomorrow morning says Nobel secretary</h2>"Unfortunately, she (Maria Corina Machado) will not be here in time for today's ceremony or for the other events. We are very happy that we will be able to welcome her in Oslo quite shortly" the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Kristian Berg Harpviken was quoted as saying to news agency AFP ahead of the Nobel Peace award ceremony. "It is expected that she will arrive sometime between this evening and tomorrow morning" he added.<h2>Where is Maria Corina Machado?</h2>Machado has kept out of sight since August last year amid escalating tensions with President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Venezuela’s attorney general has warned that the 58-year-old would be treated as a “fugitive” if she attempted to travel abroad to claim the prize. Uncertainty surrounded her possible attendance until shortly before the ceremony’s scheduled start at 1:00 pm (1200 GMT), when Nobel Institute spokesperson Erik Aasheim told news agency AFP that Machado would not be present. Institute director Kristian Berg Harpviken told NRK radio that her daughter would collect the prize on her behalf. Harpviken said he had no information about Machado’s current location.&nbsp;Several of Machado’s family members, along with Latin American leaders such as Argentina’s President Javier Milei, are in Oslo for the event. But doubts had grown after the customary pre-ceremony press conference with the laureate was postponed and ultimately cancelled. Machado has long argued that Maduro stole Venezuela’s July 2024 election, an assertion supported by many foreign governments. The ceremony takes place as US military activity increases in the Caribbean and tensions rise over strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels. Maduro claims the operations are part of a US effort to overthrow him and seize Venezuela’s oil wealth, a claim Machado has openly disputed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-microsoft-amazon-announces-35-billion-investment-to-boost-india-s-digital-future-1765360473366">After Microsoft, Amazon announces $35 billion investment to boost India’s digital future</a>&nbsp;Since going underground, Machado’s only public appearance was on January 9 in Caracas, where she protested against Maduro’s third-term inauguration. The opposition maintains its candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, now living in exile and present in Oslo, was the true winner of the 2024 vote. Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize on October 10 for her work promoting democratic change in Venezuela and challenging Maduro’s decade-long hold on power. Attorney General Tarek William Saab has accused her of conspiracy, incitement, and terrorism, insisting she would be a fugitive if she left the country.&nbsp;Harpviken noted that the Nobel Peace Prize has previously been accepted by family members when recipients were unable to attend. &nbsp;Machado is praised internationally for her fight for democratic freedoms but has also faced criticism for her close alignment with US President Donald Trump, to whom she dedicated her Nobel Prize.<h2>Who is Maria Corina Machado's daughter?</h2>Meanwhile, Nobel laureates in science, literature, and economics are receiving their awards at a separate ceremony in Stockholm. Ana Corina Sosa Machado, who will accept the prize in her mother’s name, represents Maria Corina globally and advocates for international recognition of Venezuela’s contested 2024 election outcome. Based in New York, she works at Celonis, a leading process-intelligence SaaS company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Nobel Peace Prize: Where is Maria Corina Machado as her daughter steps in to collect the award in Oslo

Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, who has been living in hiding for over a year, will not appear at Wednesday’s (December 10) Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, will step in to receive the award and deliver her mother’s prepared remarks, organisers confirmed. Machado expected to arrive in Oslo by tomorrow morning says Nobel secretary "Unfortunately, she (Maria Corina Machado) will not be here in time for today's ceremony or for the other events. We are very happy that we will be able to welcome her in Oslo quite shortly" the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Kristian Berg Harpviken was quoted as saying to news agency AFP ahead of the Nobel Peace award ceremony. "It is expected that she will arrive sometime between this evening and tomorrow morning" he added. Where is Maria Corina Machado? Machado has kept out of sight since August last year amid escalating tensions with President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Venezuela’s attorney general has warned that the 58-year-old would be treated as a “fugitive” if she attempted to travel abroad to claim the prize. Uncertainty surrounded her possible attendance until shortly before the ceremony’s scheduled start at 1:00 pm (1200 GMT), when Nobel Institute spokesperson Erik Aasheim told news agency AFP that Machado would not be present. Institute director Kristian Berg Harpviken told NRK radio that her daughter would collect the prize on her behalf. Harpviken said he had no information about Machado’s current location. Several of Machado’s family members, along with Latin American leaders such as Argentina’s President Javier Milei, are in Oslo for the event. But doubts had grown after the customary pre-ceremony press conference with the laureate was postponed and ultimately cancelled. Machado has long argued that Maduro stole Venezuela’s July 2024 election, an assertion supported by many foreign governments. The ceremony takes place as US military activity increases in the Caribbean and tensions rise over strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels. Maduro claims the operations are part of a US effort to overthrow him and seize Venezuela’s oil wealth, a claim Machado has openly disputed. Also Read: After Microsoft, Amazon announces $35 billion investment to boost India’s digital future Since going underground, Machado’s only public appearance was on January 9 in Caracas, where she protested against Maduro’s third-term inauguration. The opposition maintains its candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, now living in exile and present in Oslo, was the true winner of the 2024 vote. Machado received the Nobel Peace Prize on October 10 for her work promoting democratic change in Venezuela and challenging Maduro’s decade-long hold on power. Attorney General Tarek William Saab has accused her of conspiracy, incitement, and terrorism, insisting she would be a fugitive if she left the country. Harpviken noted that the Nobel Peace Prize has previously been accepted by family members when recipients were unable to attend. Machado is praised internationally for her fight for democratic freedoms but has also faced criticism for her close alignment with US President Donald Trump, to whom she dedicated her Nobel Prize. Who is Maria Corina Machado's daughter? Meanwhile, Nobel laureates in science, literature, and economics are receiving their awards at a separate ceremony in Stockholm. Ana Corina Sosa Machado, who will accept the prize in her mother’s name, represents Maria Corina globally and advocates for international recognition of Venezuela’s contested 2024 election outcome. Based in New York, she works at Celonis, a leading process-intelligence SaaS company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan.

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