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Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20).&nbsp;

The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile, reported the Telegraph.&nbsp;

This comes after US President Joe Biden administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles to target inside Russia.&nbsp;

Earlier, Russia also launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, which was invaded by Ukrainian troops in August.&nbsp;

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Earlier, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile.&nbsp;

The Russian defence ministry had claimed that Kyiv fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged.&nbsp;

<h2>How do Storm Shadow missiles work?</h2>

Storm Shadow missile is an Anglo-French cruise missile with a maximum range of around 155 miles (250 km). It carries a bunker-busting warhead and flies low and fast to evade air defences.

After launch, the weapon, equipped with its navigation system, descends to a low altitude to avoid detection before locking on to its target using an infra-red seeker.&nbsp;

On the final approach, it climbs to a higher altitude to maximise the chances of hitting the target.&nbsp;

Moreover, it travels at speeds of more than 600 mph, is just over five metres long, and has a wingspan of three metres.

Till now, Storm Shadow missiles have been used by Ukraine inside its territory for some time. However, now, Ukraine has been given a green flag for using long-range missiles inside Russia.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile, reported the Telegraph.

Ukrainian armed forces fired British-made Storm Shadow long-range missiles inside Russia for the first time on Wednesday (Nov. 20). The residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile, reported the Telegraph. This comes after US President Joe Biden administration permitted Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles to target inside Russia. Earlier, Russia also launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, which was invaded by Ukrainian troops in August. Also read: Russia claims Ukraine fired six US-made long range missiles after Biden admin gave nod for use Earlier, the Ukrainian armed forces carried out their first strike in a border region within Russian territory with an Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile. The Russian defence ministry had claimed that Kyiv fired six US-made ATACMS at Russia’s Bryansk region, adding that five of these missiles were downed and the sixth was damaged. How do Storm Shadow missiles work? Storm Shadow missile is an Anglo-French cruise missile with a maximum range of around 155 miles (250 km). It carries a bunker-busting warhead and flies low and fast to evade air defences. After launch, the weapon, equipped with its navigation system, descends to a low altitude to avoid detection before locking on to its target using an infra-red seeker. On the final approach, it climbs to a higher altitude to maximise the chances of hitting the target. Moreover, it travels at speeds of more than 600 mph, is just over five metres long, and has a wingspan of three metres. Till now, Storm Shadow missiles have been used by Ukraine inside its territory for some time. However, now, Ukraine has been given a green flag for using long-range missiles inside Russia. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine fires UK-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia for the first time

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Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.

The United States has regularly voiced concerns to key ally Israel over American-supplied weapons being used in strikes that have killed civilians in the Gaza Strip.

However, it has only once exercised the ultimate US leverage — holding some of the billions of dollars in military aid to Israel.

The State Department has also opened several investigations into Israeli strikes using US-supplied weapons that killed Gaza civilians. But no conclusions have been made public, and US military aid has continued to flow.

The December meeting will be the first of a new channel designed to "inform the ongoing work that the State Department has to do to make assessments about the use of US-provided weapons," spokesperson Matthew Miller said.&nbsp;

Israel's use of the weapons would breach US law if it were determined the country had deliberately targeted and killed civilians, and US authorities are looking at specific instances to see whether that is the case.

"There are a number of incidents that we have had questions about and we've had concerns about," Miller said.

He added that "we set up this new channel because we wanted to formalize a mechanism for getting answers to some of these questions."

Miller declined to specify where the meeting would take place.

The Biden administration has long called for such a channel, which was included in a letter Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent to Israel in mid-October.

The letter additionally gave Israel a month to allow more assistance into Gaza or face cutoffs of some US weapons.

However, the United States ultimately decided not to take action, despite Israel not meeting metrics on the number of aid trucks and a new UN-backed assessment warning of imminent famine in Gaza.

Earlier Tuesday, a handful of left-leaning senators called on the Biden administration to halt arms sales to Israel, accusing the United States of playing a key role in the "atrocities" of the war in Gaza.

The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says the death toll from the ongoing war has reached 43,972 people, the majority civilians. The United Nations considers the figures reliable.

The war first began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures.

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Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday.

Senior US and Israeli officials will meet in early December to address American concerns over harm to civilians caused by military operations in Gaza, the State Department said Tuesday. The United States has regularly voiced concerns to key ally Israel over American-supplied weapons being used in strikes that have killed civilians in the Gaza Strip. However, it has only once exercised the ultimate US leverage — holding some of the billions of dollars in military aid to Israel. The State Department has also opened several investigations into Israeli strikes using US-supplied weapons that killed Gaza civilians. But no conclusions have been made public, and US military aid has continued to flow. The December meeting will be the first of a new channel designed to "inform the ongoing work that the State Department has to do to make assessments about the use of US-provided weapons," spokesperson Matthew Miller said. Israel's use of the weapons would breach US law if it were determined the country had deliberately targeted and killed civilians, and US authorities are looking at specific instances to see whether that is the case. "There are a number of incidents that we have had questions about and we've had concerns about," Miller said. He added that "we set up this new channel because we wanted to formalize a mechanism for getting answers to some of these questions." Miller declined to specify where the meeting would take place. The Biden administration has long called for such a channel, which was included in a letter Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent to Israel in mid-October. The letter additionally gave Israel a month to allow more assistance into Gaza or face cutoffs of some US weapons. However, the United States ultimately decided not to take action, despite Israel not meeting metrics on the number of aid trucks and a new UN-backed assessment warning of imminent famine in Gaza. Earlier Tuesday, a handful of left-leaning senators called on the Biden administration to halt arms sales to Israel, accusing the United States of playing a key role in the "atrocities" of the war in Gaza. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says the death toll from the ongoing war has reached 43,972 people, the majority civilians. The United Nations considers the figures reliable. The war first began when Hamas militants attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, resulting in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US to hold talks with Israel over civilian casualties in Gaza

The annual cyber threat report released by the Australian Signals Directorate on Tuesday, November 19, highlights the ongoing trends and new techniques which cyber criminals are using to scam Australians.

The report signalled the new techniques used by cybercriminals including sophisticated artificial intelligence and fake QR codes or quishing to make people give up sensitive information or download harmful files. The Australian government agency has warned citizens of scammers using technology to dupe them.

ASD also raised concerns over the “shifting tactics” of state-sponsored hackers and cybercriminals who silently infiltrate the computer systems of companies and organisations to avoid being detected and then wait until they decide to attack.

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“State-sponsored cyber operations increase as geostrategic tensions change, while cybercriminals and hacktivists also … remain an ongoing and persistent threat,” said Abigail Bradshaw, the ASD director general, as per a Guardian report.

According to the report released for the financial year of 2023-24, the agency received 87,000 complaints of cybercrime and responded to 1,100 reports. According to Defence Minister Richard Marles, while the number of cybercrime incidents was similar to that of last year, the cost and impact of the incidents have been increasing over time. The average cost of a cybercrime report for an individual was $30,700, while for small businesses the cost has been going up to nearly $50,000.

The ASD report also revealed that 11 per cent of cybercrime incidents targeted vital infrastructure like water, electricity, transport, and gas. The reports included those with malware infections, systems compromised by intruders, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

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Earlier this year in February, ASD partnered with the United States and other nations, criticising China-sponsored criminals who gained access to critical infrastructure in the US amid growing allegations that hacker groups were “pre-positioning” for cyber attacks in future.

“The 2023-24 report highlights an evolution in cyber threats aimed at Australia’s most critical networks and the shifting tactics of both state-sponsored cyber actors and cybercriminals to target these networks,” said Bradshaw.

The report also mentioned cybercriminals using AI and QR codes to create content for scamming people using sophisticated techniques like deepfake videos or audio clips.

(With inputs from agencies)

The annual cyber threat report released by the Australian Signals Directorate on Tuesday, November 19, highlights the ongoing trends and new techniques which cyber criminals are using to scam Australians.

The annual cyber threat report released by the Australian Signals Directorate on Tuesday, November 19, highlights the ongoing trends and new techniques which cyber criminals are using to scam Australians. The report signalled the new techniques used by cybercriminals including sophisticated artificial intelligence and fake QR codes or quishing to make people give up sensitive information or download harmful files. The Australian government agency has warned citizens of scammers using technology to dupe them. ASD also raised concerns over the “shifting tactics” of state-sponsored hackers and cybercriminals who silently infiltrate the computer systems of companies and organisations to avoid being detected and then wait until they decide to attack. Also read | Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots “State-sponsored cyber operations increase as geostrategic tensions change, while cybercriminals and hacktivists also … remain an ongoing and persistent threat,” said Abigail Bradshaw, the ASD director general, as per a Guardian report. According to the report released for the financial year of 2023-24, the agency received 87,000 complaints of cybercrime and responded to 1,100 reports. According to Defence Minister Richard Marles, while the number of cybercrime incidents was similar to that of last year, the cost and impact of the incidents have been increasing over time. The average cost of a cybercrime report for an individual was $30,700, while for small businesses the cost has been going up to nearly $50,000. The ASD report also revealed that 11 per cent of cybercrime incidents targeted vital infrastructure like water, electricity, transport, and gas. The reports included those with malware infections, systems compromised by intruders, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Also read | Cambridge Dictionary picks 'manifest' as Word of the Year 2024, here's why Earlier this year in February, ASD partnered with the United States and other nations, criticising China-sponsored criminals who gained access to critical infrastructure in the US amid growing allegations that hacker groups were “pre-positioning” for cyber attacks in future. “The 2023-24 report highlights an evolution in cyber threats aimed at Australia’s most critical networks and the shifting tactics of both state-sponsored cyber actors and cybercriminals to target these networks,” said Bradshaw. The report also mentioned cybercriminals using AI and QR codes to create content for scamming people using sophisticated techniques like deepfake videos or audio clips. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian Signals Directorate report highlights new techniques, trends used by cybercriminals

SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship mega-rocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever-closer ties.

SpaceX flew its latest test flight of its Starship mega-rocket on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump joining Elon Musk to witness the spectacle firsthand in the latest sign of their ever-closer ties. But the Republican leader was deprived of the chance to see the descending first stage caught in the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, an engineering marvel demonstrated by the company last month and one he personally lauded during his election victory speech. Instead, the massive Super Heavy booster made a more subdued splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. Company representatives cited unmet technical criteria, dampening the triumph of an event attended by an array of Trump-world figures. Space X founder and CEO Musk has been a constant presence at Trump's side since the incoming president's election victory, joining him at a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei and even at a UFC bout. Trump's decision to travel to Musk's home turf was the latest sign of the burgeoning bond between the billionaire duo, which has raised questions over possible conflicts of interest given SpaceX's lucrative contracts with NASA and the Pentagon. Also read | What Trump’s victory means for future of Big Tech Flying in from his Mar-a-Lago home, Trump greeted Musk warmly on Tuesday afternoon, sporting a red MAGA hat as the pair headed off to watch from the control tower of the company's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, where Starship blasted off at 4:00 pm (2200 GMT). Tuesday's launch marked the quickest turnaround between test flights for the world's most powerful rocket, a gleaming, 400-foot-tall (121-meter) stainless steel colossus central to Musk's ambition of colonizing Mars and making humanity a multi-planetary species. Musk aims to launch the first uncrewed missions to the Red Planet as early as 2026, coinciding with the next "Mars transfer window" -- a period when the journey between Earth and Mars is at its shortest. NASA is also counting on a specialized version of Starship to ferry astronauts to the lunar surface later this decade under its Artemis program. Stuffed banana Flight six of Starship was seen as a test of whether SpaceX's first booster catch was pure precision or relied on a stroke of luck after Musk -- perhaps inadvertently -- disclosed how close the last flight came to disaster. In a clip posted to X showcasing his gaming chops in "Diablo IV," sharp-eared fans caught an employee briefing him that the Super Heavy booster was "one second away" from a system failure that could have spelt catastrophe. Starship's upper stage meanwhile made a partial orbit of Earth, reentered the atmosphere and splashed down in the Indian Ocean around an hour and five minutes after launch. SpaceX employees erupted in cheers during a live feed watched by nearly nine million viewers, as the upper stage executed a near-vertical daylight splashdown off Australia's northwest coast, sending up a towering plume of water vapour before tipping over. Also read | Russia-Ukraine war | Amid shifting political winds Zelensky warns Ukraine 'will lose' without US aid Key milestones included reigniting Starship's Raptor engines for the first time in space and trialling new heat shield materials. The flight also carried Starship's first-ever payload, a stuffed banana, and served as a swan song for the current generation of Starship prototypes. With twice the thrust of the Saturn V rockets that powered Apollo missions, Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built. Musk has already teased that its successor, Starship V3, will be "3X more powerful" and could take flight in about a year. The flight comes as Musk is riding high on Trump's November 5 White House win, having campaigned extensively for the returning Republican leader, as well as donating staggering sums from his own fortune to the cause. His loyalty has paid off. Musk has been tapped to co-lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency" -- or DOGE, a cheeky nod to the meme-based cryptocurrency Musk loves to promote. That in turn has led to concerns Musk could engage in "self-dealing" as the CEO is poised to straddle the line between government insider and corporate titan. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

SpaceX fails to repeat Starship booster catch, as Trump watches on

At the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, leaders called for comprehensive ceasefires in both Gaza and Lebanon. They also welcomed all constructive initiatives supporting durable peace in Ukraine. In their joint declaration, the leaders endorsed a US-proposed permanent ceasefire in Gaza in exchange for the release of all hostages. They also called for a Lebanon ceasefire that would enable citizens to return safely to their homes on both sides of the Blue Line. Watch in for more details!

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Wednesday (Nov. 20) in&nbsp;Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Singh is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the&nbsp;11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus).

Describing his meeting with&nbsp;Admiral Dong Jun as "extremely productive", Rajnath Singh wrote on X that they discussed rebuilding mutual trust and understanding between the two nations.

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"Had an extremely productive meeting with the Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Vientiane. We agreed to work together towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding," Singh wrote.

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During the meeting, the Indian minister reportedly told his Chinese counterpart that the two nations need to move from disengagement to de-escalation along their de facto border in the Himalayas, known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Indian defence ministry noted that this was the first meeting of the two ministers following the recent disengagement agreements and the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and&nbsp;Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.

“We need to focus on cooperation rather than conflict,” Singh told&nbsp;Dong Jun.

"Rajnath Singh emphasised and looked forward to greater trust and confidence building between the two sides through de-escalation. Both sides agreed to work together towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding," said the statement issued by the defence ministry.

The last meeting between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart was in April 2023 in India. At that time, the then-Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu had travelled to Delhi for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence Ministers' meeting.

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The meeting was significant, especially in the visual domain, since no handshake happened between the two ministers. While the border issue dominated the meeting, the fact that Rajnath chose to do a namaste, instead of a handshake with his Chinese counterpart, showed that the ties remained frosty that time.&nbsp;

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Wednesday (Nov. 20) in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Singh is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus).

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun Wednesday (Nov. 20) in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. Singh is visiting the Southeast Asian nation to attend the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM Plus). Describing his meeting with Admiral Dong Jun as "extremely productive", Rajnath Singh wrote on X that they discussed rebuilding mutual trust and understanding between the two nations. Also read: China`s retaliation could target US companies over Trump actions "Had an extremely productive meeting with the Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Vientiane. We agreed to work together towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding," Singh wrote. Had an extremely productive meeting with the Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun in Vientiane. We agreed to work together towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding. pic.twitter.com/PD7E6hue1h — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) November 20, 2024 × During the meeting, the Indian minister reportedly told his Chinese counterpart that the two nations need to move from disengagement to de-escalation along their de facto border in the Himalayas, known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Indian defence ministry noted that this was the first meeting of the two ministers following the recent disengagement agreements and the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. “We need to focus on cooperation rather than conflict,” Singh told Dong Jun. "Rajnath Singh emphasised and looked forward to greater trust and confidence building between the two sides through de-escalation. Both sides agreed to work together towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding," said the statement issued by the defence ministry. The last meeting between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart was in April 2023 in India. At that time, the then-Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu had travelled to Delhi for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Defence Ministers' meeting. Also read: Multiple children injured in car crash at central China school The meeting was significant, especially in the visual domain, since no handshake happened between the two ministers. While the border issue dominated the meeting, the fact that Rajnath chose to do a namaste, instead of a handshake with his Chinese counterpart, showed that the ties remained frosty that time.

'Move from disengagement to de-escalation...,' Indian defence minister tells Chinese counterpart

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United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

Along with Musk, senior executives from Meta, which&nbsp;runs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, and TikTok are also expected to be summoned as part of a Commons Science and Technology Select Committee social media inquiry.

This comes after Italian President Sergio Mattarella rebuked Musk after he took to X and posted about Italian court rulings that had hindered Italy's right-wing government plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania.&nbsp;

The first hearings are scheduled to take place in the new year, amid increasing concerns that UK online safety law risk has surged by rapidly advancing technology and the politicisation of platforms such as X.

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The MPs are expected to probe the consequences of generative AI, which was used in widely shared images posted on Facebook and X, provoking people to join Islamophobic protests after the killing of three schoolgirls in Southport in August.&nbsp;

Moreover, they will also investigate Silicon Valley business models that “encourage the spread of content that can mislead and harm”.

“[Musk] has very strong views on multiple aspects of this,” Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the select committee said. “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation.”

Musk was disappointed and furious when he was not invited to a UK government international investment summit in September.&nbsp;

“I’d like to make up for that by inviting him to attend," Onwurah told the Guardian.&nbsp;

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This week, former Labour minister Peter Mandelson called for an end to the "feud" between Musk and the UK government.&nbsp;

“He is a sort of technological, industrial, commercial phenomenon,” Mandelson told the How to Win an Election podcast. “And it would be unwise, in my view, for Britain to ignore him. You cannot pursue these feuds.”

Meanwhile, X did not respond when they were asked if Musk would testify in the UK, although it appears unlikely, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported.

United Kingdom MPs will summon SpaceX founder Elon Musk before a parliamentary inquiry for involvement in the UK riots and the rise of false and harmful AI content, the Guardian reported. Along with Musk, senior executives from Meta, which runs social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, and TikTok are also expected to be summoned as part of a Commons Science and Technology Select Committee social media inquiry. This comes after Italian President Sergio Mattarella rebuked Musk after he took to X and posted about Italian court rulings that had hindered Italy's right-wing government plans to process some asylum-seekers in Albania. The first hearings are scheduled to take place in the new year, amid increasing concerns that UK online safety law risk has surged by rapidly advancing technology and the politicisation of platforms such as X. Also read: Elon Musk strikes back after not being invited to UK International Investment Summit The MPs are expected to probe the consequences of generative AI, which was used in widely shared images posted on Facebook and X, provoking people to join Islamophobic protests after the killing of three schoolgirls in Southport in August. Moreover, they will also investigate Silicon Valley business models that “encourage the spread of content that can mislead and harm”. “[Musk] has very strong views on multiple aspects of this,” Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the select committee said. “I would certainly like the opportunity to cross-examine him to see … how he reconciles his promotion of freedom of expression with his promotion of pure disinformation.” Musk was disappointed and furious when he was not invited to a UK government international investment summit in September. “I’d like to make up for that by inviting him to attend," Onwurah told the Guardian. Watch | UK: Elon Musk hits back at UK PM after 'civil war' comments dismissed × This week, former Labour minister Peter Mandelson called for an end to the "feud" between Musk and the UK government. “He is a sort of technological, industrial, commercial phenomenon,” Mandelson told the How to Win an Election podcast. “And it would be unwise, in my view, for Britain to ignore him. You cannot pursue these feuds.” Meanwhile, X did not respond when they were asked if Musk would testify in the UK, although it appears unlikely, the Guardian reported. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk to be summoned by UK MPs over X's role in UK riots

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen "manifest" as its Word of the Year for 2024, following a surge of nearly 130,000 searches on its website. This increase reflects the widespread interest in the concept of "manifesting"—the practice of visualising goals to make them a reality. The trend, which gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to thrive, especially on platforms like TikTok, where millions of posts use the hashtag #manifest.

<h2>Celebrities help fuel the trend</h2>

The idea of manifesting has gained popularity with support from celebrities like singer Dua Lipa, gymnast Simone Biles, and footballer Ollie Watkins, who have all credited the practice with helping them succeed in 2024.&nbsp;

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<h2>Experts warn against misunderstanding the concept</h2>

Despite its widespread popularity, experts caution that manifesting lacks scientific backing. Dr Sander van der Linden, a social psychology professor at the University of Cambridge, warned that manifesting things like wealth, love, and power has no scientific basis and could lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment.

<h2>Why 'manifest' was chosen</h2>

This year, the word 'manifest' was chosen because its search volume surged, its usage expanded across various media platforms in response to events in 2024, and it highlights how a word's meaning can evolve over time.

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Wendalyn Nichols, Publishing Manager at the Cambridge Dictionary, explained that selecting the Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year involves three main factors: which word saw the highest number of lookups or a sharp spike, which word best reflects the events of the year, and what makes it linguistically fascinating.

<h2> 
Other notable words of 2024</h2>

In addition to "manifest," other popular terms that saw an increase in lookups this year included "brat," "demure," "Goldilocks," and "ecotarian," all reflecting global trends and cultural shifts in 2024.

(With inputs from agencies)

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen "manifest" as its Word of the Year for 2024, following a surge of nearly 130,000 searches on its website. This increase reflects the widespread interest in the concept of "manifesting"—the practice of visualising goals to make them a reality.

Cambridge Dictionary has chosen "manifest" as its Word of the Year for 2024, following a surge of nearly 130,000 searches on its website. This increase reflects the widespread interest in the concept of "manifesting"—the practice of visualising goals to make them a reality. The trend, which gained traction during the COVID-19 pandemic, continues to thrive, especially on platforms like TikTok, where millions of posts use the hashtag #manifest. Celebrities help fuel the trend The idea of manifesting has gained popularity with support from celebrities like singer Dua Lipa, gymnast Simone Biles, and footballer Ollie Watkins, who have all credited the practice with helping them succeed in 2024. Also read | American influencer Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over his cryptocurrency investments Experts warn against misunderstanding the concept Despite its widespread popularity, experts caution that manifesting lacks scientific backing. Dr Sander van der Linden, a social psychology professor at the University of Cambridge, warned that manifesting things like wealth, love, and power has no scientific basis and could lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment. Why 'manifest' was chosen This year, the word 'manifest' was chosen because its search volume surged, its usage expanded across various media platforms in response to events in 2024, and it highlights how a word's meaning can evolve over time. Also read | Musk might go after daylight savings time as part of DOGE, throws shade at it on X Wendalyn Nichols, Publishing Manager at the Cambridge Dictionary, explained that selecting the Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year involves three main factors: which word saw the highest number of lookups or a sharp spike, which word best reflects the events of the year, and what makes it linguistically fascinating. Other notable words of 2024 In addition to "manifest," other popular terms that saw an increase in lookups this year included "brat," "demure," "Goldilocks," and "ecotarian," all reflecting global trends and cultural shifts in 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

Cambridge Dictionary picks 'manifest' as Word of the Year 2024, here's why

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COP29: Climate Activists Demand 'New Deal' In Baku

The second largest city in U.S. Los Angeles has initiated measures to stand against President-elect Donald Trump. The city council passed a sanctuary city ordinance to protect immigrants living in the city. The policy will also ban local resources and involvement of federal immigration authorities unless required by state law.

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The black market for cigarettes is booming in Gaza as war and desperation grip the enclave. Why? Watch here to know more!

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