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<p>Elon Musk on Tuesday said he will move the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas after a California law blocked schools from forcing teachers to notify parents about changes to a student's gender identity. "This is the final straw," Musk said on X.</p>

<p>"Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The multi-billionaire also said that he is transferring X from its art-deco headquarters in San Francisco to Austin, a threat he has made before but never saw to completion.<br />
Musk has already moved Tesla's headquarters from Palo Alto in Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas.</p>

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<p>"I did make it clear to Governor Newsom about a year ago that laws of this nature would force families and companies to leave California to protect their children," Musk wrote. Musk has expressed deep disdain about the use of preferred pronouns, often mocking the practice on social media and dismissing it as part of a "woke" agenda that was dangerous for society.</p>

<p>Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed the bill after a contentious legislative process that pitted a handful of school boards fighting for parental rights against LGBTQ activists concerned about the welfare of vulnerable students.</p>

<p>The law reversed decisions in conservative school districts that ordered teachers to notify parents if a student changed their name or pronouns or requested to use facilities or participate in programs that didn't match their official gender.</p>

<p>Newsom, who is seen as a potential alternative to President Joe Biden as candidate for the White House, has often exchanged fire with conservatives over gender issues at state schools.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;$500 million lawsuit against Musk dismissed</strong></p>

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<p>Last year, he signed a law that sets fines for school districts that ban textbooks portraying LGBTQ people and other marginalised groups.The latest law came after Newsom fought bitterly with a conservative school board over its opposition to the study of gay rights figure Harvey Milk, a San Francisco public official who was assassinated.</p>

<p>Musk has previously sparred with Newsom, who is a former San Francisco mayor, during the deadliest stages of the COVID-19 pandemic when he challenged the decisions of city and state health officials.</p>

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Elon Musk on Tuesday said he will move the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas after a California law blocked schools from forcing teachers to notify parents about changes to a student's gender identity.

Elon Musk on Tuesday said he will move the headquarters of SpaceX and X to Texas after a California law blocked schools from forcing teachers to notify parents about changes to a student's gender identity. "This is the final straw," Musk said on X. "Because of this law and the many others that preceded it, attacking both families and companies, SpaceX will now move its HQ from Hawthorne, California, to Starbase, Texas," he added. The multi-billionaire also said that he is transferring X from its art-deco headquarters in San Francisco to Austin, a threat he has made before but never saw to completion. Musk has already moved Tesla's headquarters from Palo Alto in Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas. Also Read: Musk planning to turn Trump into Iron Man? Billionaire proposes flying metal suit after assassination bid "I did make it clear to Governor Newsom about a year ago that laws of this nature would force families and companies to leave California to protect their children," Musk wrote. Musk has expressed deep disdain about the use of preferred pronouns, often mocking the practice on social media and dismissing it as part of a "woke" agenda that was dangerous for society. Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed the bill after a contentious legislative process that pitted a handful of school boards fighting for parental rights against LGBTQ activists concerned about the welfare of vulnerable students. The law reversed decisions in conservative school districts that ordered teachers to notify parents if a student changed their name or pronouns or requested to use facilities or participate in programs that didn't match their official gender. Newsom, who is seen as a potential alternative to President Joe Biden as candidate for the White House, has often exchanged fire with conservatives over gender issues at state schools. Watch: $500 million lawsuit against Musk dismissed Last year, he signed a law that sets fines for school districts that ban textbooks portraying LGBTQ people and other marginalised groups.The latest law came after Newsom fought bitterly with a conservative school board over its opposition to the study of gay rights figure Harvey Milk, a San Francisco public official who was assassinated. Musk has previously sparred with Newsom, who is a former San Francisco mayor, during the deadliest stages of the COVID-19 pandemic when he challenged the decisions of city and state health officials. 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.

Musk, in protest against transgender law, warns to move companies out of California

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<p>UK's new Labour government's governance agenda was laid out in British parliament on Wednesday (July 17) by the British monarch King Charles III. In an archaic tradition showcasing the symbols of Britain's colonial plundering, the monarch outlined the draft laws. The speech coincided with anti-monarchy protests as demonstrators booed at&nbsp;Charles and his wife Camilla's carriage during the procession ahead of the state opening of the UK parliament.</p>

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<p>Here are the key points from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's governance agenda laid out by the British monarch.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'Liz Truss bill'</strong></h2>

<p>The Budget responsibility bill, otherwise dubbed as the 'Liz Truss Bill' after the short-serving British premier's mini-budget, will be independently assessed by the Office for Budget Responsibility.</p>

<h2><strong>National Wealth Fund Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The proposed law lays out a £7.3 billion capitalised fund to spread investment and boost the largely stagnant British economy.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Great British Energy Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The big-ticket bill sets up Prime Minister Keir Starmer's long-promised publicly owned clean energy production company.</p>

<h2><strong>Sustainable Aviation Fuel (revenue support mechanism) Bill</strong></h2>

<p>This is a proposed legislative attempt to increase investment in UK by making lower-emission aviation fuels.</p>

<h2><strong>Tobacco And Vapes Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The initial work on this bill is the legacy of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government. The bill would gradually ban smoking and stop vapes being marketed to children.</p>

<h2><strong>Mental Health Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The broad bill aims to modernise mental health provisions, including in areas such as how people can be detained and treated under the Mental Health Act.</p>

<h2><strong>Planning And Infrastructure Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The bill aims to streamline and speed up planning and associated infrastructure needs to get more housing built. It includes a more top-down approach, with penalties for councils that fail to act.</p>

<h2><strong>Renters' Rights Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The bill introduces an end to "no fault" evictions. The bill was long promised by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government.</p>

<h2><strong>Employment Rights Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The long-promised bill&nbsp;will be introduced in parliament in the first 100 days of the government. It would ban zero-hours contracts and fire and rehire practices.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;UK: First time for King Charles III to announce new party in power</strong></p>

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<p>It will also add extra rights such as flexible working, and make parental leave, sick pay and protection from unfair dismissal immediate rights.</p>

<h2><strong>Border Security, Asylum And Immigration Bill</strong></h2>

<p>This sets up the new Border Security Command, with the aim to limit the number of unofficial Channel crossings by asylum seekers.</p>

<h2><strong>English Devolution Bill</strong></h2>

<p>The proposed law is intended to extend devolution across England, giving mayors and local authorities the opportunity to take on extra powers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


UK's new Labour government's governance agenda was laid out in British parliament on Wednesday (July 17) by the British monarch King Charles III. In an archaic tradition showcasing the symbols of Britain's colonial plundering, the monarch outlined the draft laws.

UK's new Labour government's governance agenda was laid out in British parliament on Wednesday (July 17) by the British monarch King Charles III. In an archaic tradition showcasing the symbols of Britain's colonial plundering, the monarch outlined the draft laws. The speech coincided with anti-monarchy protests as demonstrators booed at Charles and his wife Camilla's carriage during the procession ahead of the state opening of the UK parliament. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WION (@wionews) × Here are the key points from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's governance agenda laid out by the British monarch. 'Liz Truss bill' The Budget responsibility bill, otherwise dubbed as the 'Liz Truss Bill' after the short-serving British premier's mini-budget, will be independently assessed by the Office for Budget Responsibility. National Wealth Fund Bill The proposed law lays out a £7.3 billion capitalised fund to spread investment and boost the largely stagnant British economy. Great British Energy Bill The big-ticket bill sets up Prime Minister Keir Starmer's long-promised publicly owned clean energy production company. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (revenue support mechanism) Bill This is a proposed legislative attempt to increase investment in UK by making lower-emission aviation fuels. Tobacco And Vapes Bill The initial work on this bill is the legacy of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government. The bill would gradually ban smoking and stop vapes being marketed to children. Mental Health Bill The broad bill aims to modernise mental health provisions, including in areas such as how people can be detained and treated under the Mental Health Act. Planning And Infrastructure Bill The bill aims to streamline and speed up planning and associated infrastructure needs to get more housing built. It includes a more top-down approach, with penalties for councils that fail to act. Renters' Rights Bill The bill introduces an end to "no fault" evictions. The bill was long promised by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government. Employment Rights Bill The long-promised bill will be introduced in parliament in the first 100 days of the government. It would ban zero-hours contracts and fire and rehire practices. Also watch | UK: First time for King Charles III to announce new party in power × It will also add extra rights such as flexible working, and make parental leave, sick pay and protection from unfair dismissal immediate rights. Border Security, Asylum And Immigration Bill This sets up the new Border Security Command, with the aim to limit the number of unofficial Channel crossings by asylum seekers. English Devolution Bill The proposed law is intended to extend devolution across England, giving mayors and local authorities the opportunity to take on extra powers. (With inputs from agencies)

British monarch Charles lays out PM Starmer's governance agenda: Top points

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<p>Russia and Ukraine have released a total of 190 captured soldiers in the latest prisoner exchange between the two countries, officials in Moscow and Kyiv announced on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Thousands of POWs have been freed in more than 50 individual exchanges throughout the war -- an area where the two sides have been able to strike rare agreements since Russia invaded in February 2022.</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's defence ministry on Wednesday each said that 95 of their soldiers had been freed.</p>

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<p>"We continue to bring our people home. Another 95 defenders have been released from Russian captivity," Zelensky said in a post on Telegram.</p>

<p>He said the exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates.</p>

<p>"As a result of a negotiation process, 95 Russian servicemen... have been returned," Russia's defence ministry said on Telegram.</p>

<p>The ministry shared video images of the freed Russian soldiers smiling and chanting "Glory to Russia" as they were transported by bus to an undisclosed location.</p>

<p>Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova shared a video in which the soldiers, interviewed by Russian officials, said they felt well and did not complain of any health problems.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Russia &amp; Ukraine exchange 90 prisoners of war</strong></p>

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<p>In June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that 1,348 Russian soldiers were being held in Ukrainian captivity, and that Russia had detained 6,465 Ukrainian POWs.</p>

<p>Exchanges have taken place sporadically throughout the conflict.</p>

<p>In a rare instance of direct talks between officials from Moscow and Kyiv, Moskalkova said her office met with a counterpart from Ukraine at the exchange.</p>

<p>The first such meeting took place at an exchange in June, Ukraine's human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets told AFP at the time.</p>

<p>The officials discussed "joint humanitarian actions, including those related to the reunification of families", Moskalkova said.</p>

<p>Kyiv accuses Russia of having forcibly deported thousands of Ukrainian children from territory that came under Moscow's control, and is working to secure their return.</p>

<p>Moscow says children were moved for their own protection.</p>

<p>Several have been returned, including through deals brokered by Qatar.&nbsp;</p>

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Russia and Ukraine have released a total of 190 captured soldiers in the latest prisoner exchange between the two countries, officials in Moscow and Kyiv announced on Wednesday.

Russia and Ukraine have released a total of 190 captured soldiers in the latest prisoner exchange between the two countries, officials in Moscow and Kyiv announced on Wednesday. Thousands of POWs have been freed in more than 50 individual exchanges throughout the war -- an area where the two sides have been able to strike rare agreements since Russia invaded in February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia's defence ministry on Wednesday each said that 95 of their soldiers had been freed. Also read | Russia, Ukraine exchange 150 prisoners after UAE-brokered deal "We continue to bring our people home. Another 95 defenders have been released from Russian captivity," Zelensky said in a post on Telegram. He said the exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates. "As a result of a negotiation process, 95 Russian servicemen... have been returned," Russia's defence ministry said on Telegram. The ministry shared video images of the freed Russian soldiers smiling and chanting "Glory to Russia" as they were transported by bus to an undisclosed location. Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova shared a video in which the soldiers, interviewed by Russian officials, said they felt well and did not complain of any health problems. Also watch | Russia & Ukraine exchange 90 prisoners of war × In June, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that 1,348 Russian soldiers were being held in Ukrainian captivity, and that Russia had detained 6,465 Ukrainian POWs. Exchanges have taken place sporadically throughout the conflict. In a rare instance of direct talks between officials from Moscow and Kyiv, Moskalkova said her office met with a counterpart from Ukraine at the exchange. The first such meeting took place at an exchange in June, Ukraine's human rights commissioner Dmytro Lubinets told AFP at the time. The officials discussed "joint humanitarian actions, including those related to the reunification of families", Moskalkova said. Kyiv accuses Russia of having forcibly deported thousands of Ukrainian children from territory that came under Moscow's control, and is working to secure their return. Moscow says children were moved for their own protection. Several have been returned, including through deals brokered by Qatar. 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.

Russia and Ukraine conduct third prisoner exchange in recent months

After a busy opening day, Republicans from across the country turned to Milwaukee's for Forum where the GOP adopted a 16-page platform heavily influenced by the former US President Donald Trump the second night of the RNC also features a display of united front by Trump's main challengers.

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<p>US President Joe Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, which may include implementing term limits and establishing a new ethics code for the predominantly conservative bench, according to media reports.</p>

<p>With a 6-3 conservative majority, the Supreme Court has delivered several significant setbacks to Democratic priorities in recent years, including the repeal of the nationwide right to abortion. President Biden has increasingly expressed his disagreement with these decisions.</p>

<p>This year the court significantly rolled back the power of federal agencies, while also partially ruling in early July in favour of ex-president Donald Trump's immunity claims.</p>

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<p>Biden, who is seeking re-election in November against Donald Trump, has previously opposed calls to overhaul or modify&nbsp;the court of nine lifetime-appointed justices, which includes three nominated by his Republican predecessor.</p>

<p>But this may change soon, according to several US media reports, which cite unnamed sources familiar with the planning.</p>

<p>However, it was unclear whether Biden would come out in support of the measures in near future or in his second term if he wins the presidential election.</p>

<p>Progressive groups are aiming to use the Supreme Court to motivate voters to support Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. They are investing millions of dollars in campaigns designed to educate voters about the impact the next president will have on the high court.</p>

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<p>Efforts are concentrated not only on helping Democrats retain the White House but also on maintaining control of the Senate and flipping the House, which is currently led by Republicans. Full control by Democrats could enable Congress to pass proposals for court reform. Advancing legislation in the Senate requires 60 votes.</p>

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US President Joe Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, which may include implementing term limits and establishing a new ethics code for the predominantly conservative bench, according to media reports.

US President Joe Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, which may include implementing term limits and establishing a new ethics code for the predominantly conservative bench, according to media reports. With a 6-3 conservative majority, the Supreme Court has delivered several significant setbacks to Democratic priorities in recent years, including the repeal of the nationwide right to abortion. President Biden has increasingly expressed his disagreement with these decisions. This year the court significantly rolled back the power of federal agencies, while also partially ruling in early July in favour of ex-president Donald Trump's immunity claims. Also read: Who convinced Donald Trump to pick JD Vance as his running mate? Biden, who is seeking re-election in November against Donald Trump, has previously opposed calls to overhaul or modify the court of nine lifetime-appointed justices, which includes three nominated by his Republican predecessor. But this may change soon, according to several US media reports, which cite unnamed sources familiar with the planning. However, it was unclear whether Biden would come out in support of the measures in near future or in his second term if he wins the presidential election. Progressive groups are aiming to use the Supreme Court to motivate voters to support Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. They are investing millions of dollars in campaigns designed to educate voters about the impact the next president will have on the high court. Also Read: JD Vance: Marine Corps veteran, bestselling author, US Senator- 10 things to know about Trump's running mate Efforts are concentrated not only on helping Democrats retain the White House but also on maintaining control of the Senate and flipping the House, which is currently led by Republicans. Full control by Democrats could enable Congress to pass proposals for court reform. Advancing legislation in the Senate requires 60 votes. (With inputs from agencies)

Biden considering proposals to reform Supreme Court: Report

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The Israeli army said on Tuesday that since the beginning of the war, half of the leadership of Hamas' military wing has been killed and approximately 14,000 members of the organization have been wounded or killed in the Gaza Strip, including six senior brigade commanders and over 20 battalion commanders.

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China has decided to suspend arms control and non-proliferation consultations with the United States over American arms sales to Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian said at a news briefing on Wednesday.

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As investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump continues, reports have emerged stating that the US Secret Service had increased security for Trump weeks ago after they learned of an Iranian plot to kill him.

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Authorities in Thailand have launched an investigation after the bodies of six people were found in a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok, with poisoning a possibility.

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Adele announces 'big break' from music

<p>The talks aimed to end the nine-month-old war in the Gaza Strip face four key sticking points that are determining the direction of the overall conflict in the blockaded Palestinian enclave. According to a report in Bloomberg, the sticking points include a host of issues and concerns that the representatives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government put up on the table.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Release of hostages</strong></h2>

<p>Hamas took some 250 hostages from Israel when it attacked the Jewish nation-state's southern border areas on October 7 last year. Of these, the group returned 110 and Israel released Palestinian detainees during a seven-day ceasefire that ended on December 1.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the latest count, Israel says 120 hostages still remain in Gaza. Of these, 32 are women, children and elderly, who should be freed during an initial six-week suspension of hostilities under the draft deal proposed by the United States.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>But, two people briefed on the negotiations quoted by Bloomberg say that Hamas claims it has only 18 living hostages in its captivity. Meanwhile, Israel is reportedly insisting on the return of close to 32 hostages during any next stage of a potential ceasefire, which would include men of military age.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>No Hamas in northern Gaza</strong></h2>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly demanded that Hamas be barred from northern Gaza. The Israeli prime minister is also insisting on an independent mechanism to ensure that no Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives, which Israel describes as terrorists, or their weaponry are allowed to return to the northern Gaza Strip.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel wants control of key southern border corridor</strong></h2>

<p>The Bloomberg report adds that Prime Minister Netanyahu wants Israeli forces to retain control of a key southern border corridor.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>No indefinite ceasefire</strong></h2>

<p>Prime Minister Netanyahu further doesn't want to be bound to an indefinite ceasefire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Under Washington's proposals, on the 16th day of the initial truce Israel and Hamas would start mediated talks on the second stage. If those negotiations prove&nbsp;to be protracted, the initial truce would be extended beyond the allotted six weeks.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The truce talks gained pace after Hamas dropped objections to the US President Joe Biden's proposed deal on July 7. Negotiators then met in Qatar and Egypt, but the negotiations slowed down when Israel struck central Gaza&nbsp;in a bid to kill Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.</p>

<p>More than 38,000 Palestinians have died in the fighting, according to Hamas claims. Israel says it has killed some 14,000 fighters.</p>

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The talks aimed to end the nine-month-old war in the Gaza Strip face four key sticking points that are determining the direction of the overall conflict in the blockaded Palestinian enclave.

The talks aimed to end the nine-month-old war in the Gaza Strip face four key sticking points that are determining the direction of the overall conflict in the blockaded Palestinian enclave. According to a report in Bloomberg, the sticking points include a host of issues and concerns that the representatives of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu-led government put up on the table. Release of hostages Hamas took some 250 hostages from Israel when it attacked the Jewish nation-state's southern border areas on October 7 last year. Of these, the group returned 110 and Israel released Palestinian detainees during a seven-day ceasefire that ended on December 1. At the latest count, Israel says 120 hostages still remain in Gaza. Of these, 32 are women, children and elderly, who should be freed during an initial six-week suspension of hostilities under the draft deal proposed by the United States. Also read | Israel-Hamas War: Truce negotiations underway in Doha But, two people briefed on the negotiations quoted by Bloomberg say that Hamas claims it has only 18 living hostages in its captivity. Meanwhile, Israel is reportedly insisting on the return of close to 32 hostages during any next stage of a potential ceasefire, which would include men of military age. No Hamas in northern Gaza Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly demanded that Hamas be barred from northern Gaza. The Israeli prime minister is also insisting on an independent mechanism to ensure that no Hamas or Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives, which Israel describes as terrorists, or their weaponry are allowed to return to the northern Gaza Strip. Israel wants control of key southern border corridor The Bloomberg report adds that Prime Minister Netanyahu wants Israeli forces to retain control of a key southern border corridor. No indefinite ceasefire Prime Minister Netanyahu further doesn't want to be bound to an indefinite ceasefire. Under Washington's proposals, on the 16th day of the initial truce Israel and Hamas would start mediated talks on the second stage. If those negotiations prove to be protracted, the initial truce would be extended beyond the allotted six weeks. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Who is Mohammed Deif? The mastermind behind October 7 attacks × The truce talks gained pace after Hamas dropped objections to the US President Joe Biden's proposed deal on July 7. Negotiators then met in Qatar and Egypt, but the negotiations slowed down when Israel struck central Gaza in a bid to kill Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif. More than 38,000 Palestinians have died in the fighting, according to Hamas claims. Israel says it has killed some 14,000 fighters. (With inputs from agencies)

Israel-Hamas proposed six-week truce: What are the four key sticking points?

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<p>In a major legal blow to the European Commission and its chief Ursula von der Leyen, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Wednesday (Jul 17) that the European Union body didn't provide enough information to the public regarding its vaccine contracts with pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some European&nbsp;lawmakers had approached the court following a lack of transparency shown by the EU's executive arm in its dealings with vaccine makers.</p>

<p>"The Commission did not take sufficient account of all the relevant circumstances in order to weigh up correctly the interests at issue," the court ruled.</p>

<h2><strong>'Lack of transparency'</strong></h2>

<p>During the height of the pandemic, all EU nations mandated that the&nbsp;Commission acquire vaccines on behalf of all 27 member states. The commission subsequently gathered $2.95 billion and placed orders for a billion doses of the vaccines.</p>

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<p>In 2021, when some lawmakers tried to access the full details of the agreements, but the commission cited confidentiality reasons and provided only partial access. The provided documents didn't reveal how much amount was paid to the vaccine makers.</p>

<p>The court ruled Wednesday that the documents provided to EU lawmakers contained irregularities.</p>

<h2><strong>Texts between Ursula and Pfizer CEO</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, a New York Times report set the cat among the pigeons when it claimed that von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla discussed vaccine contracts over text messages.</p>

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<p>Later, when journalists asked Ursula for access to those text messages, the commission refused, saying no record of such messages was kept.</p>

<h2><strong>Ursula von der Leyen's re-election bid</strong></h2>

<p>The ruling comes a day ahead of the vote at the European Parliament, at which&nbsp;European Commission President&nbsp;von der Leyen is seeking re-election.</p>

<p>It's not immediately clear how this ruling will affect her prospects. The commission can appeal this ruling within two months.</p>

<p>Back in June,&nbsp;von der Leyen won backing from a majority of the EU leaders. Now, in the second step of the two-part process, she will have to secure support from at least 361 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the 720-seat European Parliament.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a major legal blow to the European Commission and its chief Ursula von der Leyen, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Wednesday (Jul 17) that the European Union body didn't provide enough information to the public regarding its vaccine contracts with pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a major legal blow to the European Commission and its chief Ursula von der Leyen, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Wednesday (Jul 17) that the European Union body didn't provide enough information to the public regarding its vaccine contracts with pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some European lawmakers had approached the court following a lack of transparency shown by the EU's executive arm in its dealings with vaccine makers. "The Commission did not take sufficient account of all the relevant circumstances in order to weigh up correctly the interests at issue," the court ruled. 'Lack of transparency' During the height of the pandemic, all EU nations mandated that the Commission acquire vaccines on behalf of all 27 member states. The commission subsequently gathered $2.95 billion and placed orders for a billion doses of the vaccines. Also read: EU unveils $8 bn aid package for Egypt amid looming concerns over migration In 2021, when some lawmakers tried to access the full details of the agreements, but the commission cited confidentiality reasons and provided only partial access. The provided documents didn't reveal how much amount was paid to the vaccine makers. The court ruled Wednesday that the documents provided to EU lawmakers contained irregularities. Texts between Ursula and Pfizer CEO Meanwhile, a New York Times report set the cat among the pigeons when it claimed that von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla discussed vaccine contracts over text messages. Also read: Giorgia Meloni slams EU centrists for excluding her from top job talks; rejects `pre-packaged` deal Later, when journalists asked Ursula for access to those text messages, the commission refused, saying no record of such messages was kept. Ursula von der Leyen's re-election bid The ruling comes a day ahead of the vote at the European Parliament, at which European Commission President von der Leyen is seeking re-election. It's not immediately clear how this ruling will affect her prospects. The commission can appeal this ruling within two months. Back in June, von der Leyen won backing from a majority of the EU leaders. Now, in the second step of the two-part process, she will have to secure support from at least 361 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in the 720-seat European Parliament. (With inputs from agencies)

Court rules European Commission chief Ursula violated transparency norms in vaccine contracts

Elon Musk said on Tuesday that two of his companies, X and SpaceX, would move their headquarters from California to Texas as a response to a new gender identity law in California. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Men with beards tend to be more stable in romantic relationships and are better partners, a new study says.</p>

<p>According to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour, men with beards aren’t looking out for new partners, as they are just good at keeping the one they have. The study also reported that men with clean shaves are more “mate-seeking.”</p>

<p>“Men having more facial hair reported less mate-seeking motivation, but more mate-retention and kin care motivation,” reported the study, which looked at 414 men, aged 18 to 40, and examined their “facial hair enhancement motivations.”</p>

<p>In other words, “bearded men are in it for keeps,” study co-author Professor Peter Jonason, from Warsaw’s University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, said.</p>

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<p>Bearded men are less likely to have a fast life history strategy (or seek numerous partners) and instead, they invest more in others both romantically and familially, Jonason told The Times UK.</p>

<p>The simple reasoning behind this is based on the care required to maintain a well-groomed beard, opined the study.</p>

<p>“Beards, as opposed to say stubble, are difficult and time-consuming to grow. Men with full beards may signal their disciplined nature,” Jonason said.</p>

<p>Although maintaining a clean-shaven face also requires the effort of frequent facial hair removal, more facial hair requires more effort to keep it clean, said study. Regular care of facial hair requires time, effort, and resources. Thus, facial hair enhancement motivation may be related to the desire to present oneself to other people as a well-organized person.</p>

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<p>The study stressed that facial hair maintenance was a key point, as “growing bushy, unhealthy-looking, or dispersed facial hair may discredit a man rather than give him an advantage.”</p>

<p>The authors claim that it&nbsp;is “the first study on facial hair enhancement motivation in men,” and say further research is needed to examine the spectrum of facial hair types.</p>

<p>The overall point of the study was that “having more facial hair may be used by men to inform other people that their social motives shift from focusing on the mating market to focusing on long-term romantic relationships and family.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Men with beards tend to be more stable in romantic relationships and are better partners, a new study says. According to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour, men with beards aren’t looking out for new partners, as they are just good at keeping the one they have.

Men with beards tend to be more stable in romantic relationships and are better partners, a new study says. According to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behaviour, men with beards aren’t looking out for new partners, as they are just good at keeping the one they have. The study also reported that men with clean shaves are more “mate-seeking.” “Men having more facial hair reported less mate-seeking motivation, but more mate-retention and kin care motivation,” reported the study, which looked at 414 men, aged 18 to 40, and examined their “facial hair enhancement motivations.” In other words, “bearded men are in it for keeps,” study co-author Professor Peter Jonason, from Warsaw’s University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski, said. Also Read | First-of-a-kind study investigates why food tastes bland in space Bearded men are less likely to have a fast life history strategy (or seek numerous partners) and instead, they invest more in others both romantically and familially, Jonason told The Times UK. The simple reasoning behind this is based on the care required to maintain a well-groomed beard, opined the study. “Beards, as opposed to say stubble, are difficult and time-consuming to grow. Men with full beards may signal their disciplined nature,” Jonason said. Although maintaining a clean-shaven face also requires the effort of frequent facial hair removal, more facial hair requires more effort to keep it clean, said study. Regular care of facial hair requires time, effort, and resources. Thus, facial hair enhancement motivation may be related to the desire to present oneself to other people as a well-organized person. Also Read | No country for bears? Romania's parliament approves stepping up bear culling The study stressed that facial hair maintenance was a key point, as “growing bushy, unhealthy-looking, or dispersed facial hair may discredit a man rather than give him an advantage.” The authors claim that it is “the first study on facial hair enhancement motivation in men,” and say further research is needed to examine the spectrum of facial hair types. The overall point of the study was that “having more facial hair may be used by men to inform other people that their social motives shift from focusing on the mating market to focusing on long-term romantic relationships and family.” (With inputs from agencies)

Men with beards may be more stable romantic partners than clean-shaved ones, claims study

Priti Patel has decided to enter the Conservative leadership race to succeed Rishi Sunak. She is expected to announce her intention to enter the race by the end of next week. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The searing heat wave in west US has claimed the lives of a father and daughter, who had gone missing while hiking in a national park in Utah.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened to the father and daughter in Utah?</strong></h2>

<p>Albino Herrera Espinoza, 52, and Beatriz Herrera, 23, from Wisconsin, died after sending desperate text messages. In their message to 911, they said they had been lost in the park and had run out of water. A search was launched for them on&nbsp;July 12 in the area, which had been experiencing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>

<p>They had been hiking in the park's Island in the Sky mesa, a dangerous area notorious for heat-related deaths. The Syncline Loop Trail there is described by the National Park Service (NPS) as "the most challenging trail in the Island in the Sky district."</p>

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<p>"The report from the NPS stated that the pair of hikers were a father and daughter who had become lost while hiking the Syncline Loop Trail. Dispatch informed NPS of emergency 911 texts from the hikers, reporting that they were lost and out of water," said a statement from the local sheriff's office.</p>

<h2>An area known for heat-related deaths</h2>

<p>In the same area, another 30-year-old woman was found dead last Saturday, apparently due to severe heat. She was among three hikers located by Snow Canyon State Park authorities in Utah, said the Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety Department, according to a report by ABC News.</p>

<h2><strong>US heat wave led to 31 deaths this month</strong></h2>

<p>Western US has been experiencing a massive heat wave this year, with temperatures in several states going beyond 100 degree Fahrenheit and breaking records in some cases.</p>

<p>All-time high temperature records were broken in several counties in California, ranging from 120 to 112 Fahrenheit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>So far, 31 people have died in July due to heat-related causes.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;US heatwave: Earth's temperature is 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than average</strong></p>

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<p>More than 70 million people are under heat alerts, said the ABC News report.</p>

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The searing heat wave in west US has claimed the lives of a father and daughter, who had gone missing while hiking in a national park in Utah. What happened to the father and daughter in Utah?

The searing heat wave in west US has claimed the lives of a father and daughter, who had gone missing while hiking in a national park in Utah. What happened to the father and daughter in Utah? Albino Herrera Espinoza, 52, and Beatriz Herrera, 23, from Wisconsin, died after sending desperate text messages. In their message to 911, they said they had been lost in the park and had run out of water. A search was launched for them on July 12 in the area, which had been experiencing temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. They had been hiking in the park's Island in the Sky mesa, a dangerous area notorious for heat-related deaths. The Syncline Loop Trail there is described by the National Park Service (NPS) as "the most challenging trail in the Island in the Sky district." Also read: Death toll rises to 27 as mercury reaches record high amid heatwave in US "The report from the NPS stated that the pair of hikers were a father and daughter who had become lost while hiking the Syncline Loop Trail. Dispatch informed NPS of emergency 911 texts from the hikers, reporting that they were lost and out of water," said a statement from the local sheriff's office. An area known for heat-related deaths In the same area, another 30-year-old woman was found dead last Saturday, apparently due to severe heat. She was among three hikers located by Snow Canyon State Park authorities in Utah, said the Santa Clara-Ivins Public Safety Department, according to a report by ABC News. US heat wave led to 31 deaths this month Western US has been experiencing a massive heat wave this year, with temperatures in several states going beyond 100 degree Fahrenheit and breaking records in some cases. All-time high temperature records were broken in several counties in California, ranging from 120 to 112 Fahrenheit. Also read: Western US swelters under record-breaking heat wave So far, 31 people have died in July due to heat-related causes. Watch: US heatwave: Earth's temperature is 1.5 degrees Celsius higher than average × More than 70 million people are under heat alerts, said the ABC News report. (With inputs from agencies)

US heat wave: Father, daughter die in Utah park after getting lost, running out of water

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