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Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk's death has caused controversy in America. He was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (Sep 10). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson for murdering him. Amid various reports surfacing in Kirk's death case, rumours surfaced on X claiming that an alleged friend of Robinson's alleged roommate, Lance Twiggs, allegedly celebrated his death. However, the same user who shared this rumour on his X profile had also shared offensive remarks against Kirk's wife. Moreover, he also wrote ‘we fu**ing did it’ responding to a post about Kirk's assassination. The X user named churbum75 and multiple users reported his profile to the FBI. He reportedly deleted the account after being reported to the FBI.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-sick-enough-to-celebrate-his-death-why-people-are-losing-their-jobs-facing-doxxing-over-social-media-posts-about-charlie-kirk-1757838099662">'Sick enough to celebrate his death': Why people are losing their jobs, facing doxxing over social media posts about Charlie Kirk</a><h2>Who was Charlie Kirk?</h2>Kirk was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump allies. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tyler-robinson-why-did-robinson-kill-charlie-kirk-here-s-what-fbi-revealed-1757688925826">Tyler Robinson: Why did Robinson kill Charlie Kirk? Here's what FBI revealed</a>&nbsp;Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, which ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing”, but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tyler-robinson-father-of-charlie-kirk-s-shooter-hailed-as-national-hero-for-helping-fbi-catch-his-demonic-son-1757687422429">Tyler Robinson: Father of Charlie Kirk’s 'shooter' hailed as ‘national hero’ for helping FBI catch his 'demonic son'</a>

Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University; the FBI arrested Tyler Robinson. Rumours on X claim Robinson’s roommate’s friend, Lance Twiggs, celebrated Kirk’s death. User "churbum75" also posted offensive remarks about Kirk’s wife 

Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk's death has caused controversy in America. He was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (Sep 10). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested a twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson for murdering him. Amid various reports surfacing in Kirk's death case, rumours surfaced on X claiming that an alleged friend of Robinson's alleged roommate, Lance Twiggs, allegedly celebrated his death. However, the same user who shared this rumour on his X profile had also shared offensive remarks against Kirk's wife. Moreover, he also wrote ‘we fu**ing did it’ responding to a post about Kirk's assassination. The X user named churbum75 and multiple users reported his profile to the FBI. He reportedly deleted the account after being reported to the FBI. Read More | 'Sick enough to celebrate his death': Why people are losing their jobs, facing doxxing over social media posts about Charlie Kirk Who was Charlie Kirk? Kirk was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump allies. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism. Read More | Tyler Robinson: Why did Robinson kill Charlie Kirk? Here's what FBI revealed Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, which ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing”, but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign. Read More | Tyler Robinson: Father of Charlie Kirk’s 'shooter' hailed as ‘national hero’ for helping FBI catch his 'demonic son'

Charlie Kirk was shot dead at Utah Valley University; the FBI arrested Tyler Robinson. Rumours on X claim Robinson’s roommate’s friend, Lance Twiggs, celebrated Kirk’s death. User "churbum75" also posted offensive remarks about Kirk’s wife&nbsp;

Lance Twiggs' 'friend' celebrated Charlie Kirk's murder with ‘we did it’ post? Here's the TRUTH behind viral claim

Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (Sep 10). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson for murdering him. Amid various reports surfacing in Kirk's death case, now, &nbsp;actor and comedian Adam Sandler has said that Kirk had reached out to him and shared that he was in danger. Meanwhile, a top security expert has revealed that Kirk was warned about the danger of attending the upcoming university event.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-sick-enough-to-celebrate-his-death-why-people-are-losing-their-jobs-facing-doxxing-over-social-media-posts-about-charlie-kirk-1757838099662">'Sick enough to celebrate his death': Why people are losing their jobs, facing doxxing over social media posts about Charlie Kirk</a><h2>What did Adam Sandler reveal?</h2>According to booknest dot org, Sandler, during a press statement, said that Kirk texted him saying, &nbsp;“They're watching me. If I fall, don’t let my voice die.” Sandler said that Charlie reached out to him ”personally." He added, "I felt it was important for people to understand the human side of him – not just the activist, but the father, the friend, and the man behind the public persona."He also said that it was difficult for him to share these messages, but he did it “for Charlie, for his family, and for anyone who believes that courage is sometimes quiet and unseen.”&nbsp;According to a report by The Mirror, Kris Herzog, the owner of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, an executive protection agency, said that he warned Kirk after meeting him on March 6 at California State University. He told Kirk he would "100% be killed at one of his upcoming university speaking events" unless precautions are taken. Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tyler-robinson-father-of-charlie-kirk-s-shooter-hailed-as-national-hero-for-helping-fbi-catch-his-demonic-son-1757687422429">Tyler Robinson: Father of Charlie Kirk’s 'shooter' hailed as ‘national hero’ for helping FBI catch his 'demonic son'</a><h2>Who was Charlie Kirk?</h2>Kirk was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump allies. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tyler-robinson-why-did-robinson-kill-charlie-kirk-here-s-what-fbi-revealed-1757688925826">Tyler Robinson: Why did Robinson kill Charlie Kirk? Here's what FBI revealed</a>&nbsp;Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, which ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing”, but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign.

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and Trump ally, was shot dead at Utah Valley University. The FBI arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Actor Adam Sandler revealed Kirk had messaged him before his death, warning "They're watching me," urging not to let his voice die.

Right-wing activist and United States President Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday (Sep 10). The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested a twenty-two-year-old Tyler Robinson for murdering him. Amid various reports surfacing in Kirk's death case, now, actor and comedian Adam Sandler has said that Kirk had reached out to him and shared that he was in danger. Meanwhile, a top security expert has revealed that Kirk was warned about the danger of attending the upcoming university event. Read More | 'Sick enough to celebrate his death': Why people are losing their jobs, facing doxxing over social media posts about Charlie Kirk What did Adam Sandler reveal? According to booknest dot org, Sandler, during a press statement, said that Kirk texted him saying, “They're watching me. If I fall, don’t let my voice die.” Sandler said that Charlie reached out to him ”personally." He added, "I felt it was important for people to understand the human side of him – not just the activist, but the father, the friend, and the man behind the public persona." He also said that it was difficult for him to share these messages, but he did it “for Charlie, for his family, and for anyone who believes that courage is sometimes quiet and unseen.” According to a report by The Mirror, Kris Herzog, the owner of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, an executive protection agency, said that he warned Kirk after meeting him on March 6 at California State University. He told Kirk he would "100% be killed at one of his upcoming university speaking events" unless precautions are taken. Read More | Tyler Robinson: Father of Charlie Kirk’s 'shooter' hailed as ‘national hero’ for helping FBI catch his 'demonic son' Who was Charlie Kirk? Kirk was a prominent right‑wing political activist, author, and one of the popular Trump allies. He was best known as the founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a nonprofit that seeks to spread conservative ideas to students on US campuses. He launched it at age 18. Known for his staunch support of Donald Trump and provocative political style, Kirk was often described as the "youth whisperer" of the American right. He grew up in Illinois and first gained popularity after writing for Breitbart and appearing on Fox Business at age 17. Though he briefly attended college, he dropped out to pursue full-time activism. Read More | Tyler Robinson: Why did Robinson kill Charlie Kirk? Here's what FBI revealed Kirk hosted The Charlie Kirk Show, a three-hour daily radio programme since October 2020, which ran via Turning Point Live. He once shared that he had “no money, no connections and no idea what I was doing”, but TPUSA grew rapidly and changed his life. He has 5.2 million followers on X and 7.3 million followers on TikTok. Kirk, an advocate of Christian nationalism, opposed mask mandates, DEI programs, climate action, and the Civil Rights Act. He was involved in Trump’s 2024 campaign.

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and Trump ally, was shot dead at Utah Valley University. The FBI arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson. Actor Adam Sandler revealed Kirk had messaged him before his death, warning "They're watching me," urging not to let his voice die.

Did Charlie Kirk text 'they're watching me' before he was killed in Utah?

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been followed by a fierce reaction online and offline. Many people who posted comments about the killing, some celebrating it, others merely critical, have been suspended, fired or publicly shamed. Those affected include teachers, firefighters, journalists, politicians, a Secret Service employee, a Nasdaq strategist and a staff member for an NFL team.<h2>What are the authorities doing?</h2>Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered staff “to find and identify military members, and any individual associated with the Pentagon, who have mocked or appeared to condone Charlie Kirk’s murder”, NBC News reported. Several service members were relieved of duty over social media posts, and “dozens” of other Pentagon employees were publicly called out on X.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-accused-of-wage-theft-tesla-sued-for-allegedly-preferring-h-1b-visa-workers-over-americans-1757829417154">Elon Musk accused of wage theft? Tesla sued for allegedly preferring H-1B visa workers over Americans</a><h2>Which public figures are leading the push?</h2>Many conservative activists and politicians have been compiling examples of posts they see as offensive. Laura Loomer wrote on X, “Prepare to have your whole future professional aspirations ruined if you are sick enough to celebrate his death. I’m going to make you wish you never opened your mouth.” Other Republicans urged firings or legal action against critics.<h2>Is there a website tracking posts?</h2>An anonymous website called “Expose Charlie’s Murderers” has published submissions highlighting people’s social posts about the killing. The site claims to have “received nearly 30,000 submissions” and plans to make a searchable database by location and job industry. The site’s operators did not respond to requests for comment.<h2>Who has lost jobs so far?</h2>Several public-sector employees were removed after their posts surfaced. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn urged action against a university employee who said they had “ZERO sympathy,” Middle Tennessee State University later confirmed that staff member had been fired. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace encouraged the firing of a teacher who was then reported to be no longer employed by their school district. Private employers, including restaurants and sports teams, also dismissed staff after their posts circulated online.<h2>What about journalists and creators?</h2>MSNBC fired senior political analyst Matthew Dowd after he suggested Kirk’s rhetoric might have contributed to the shooting. DC Comics cancelled a recently released comic series after author Gretchen Felker-Martin allegedly posted: “Hope the bullet’s OK.” The publisher said posts that “can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct.”<h2>Are people facing threats?</h2>Some of those listed on the anonymous site said they were receiving threats. Canadian journalist Rachel Gilmore said she was “terrified” about retaliation from Kirk’s supporters. Rebekah Jones, a former Florida data scientist, said she contacted police twice over death threats after her posts were republished; she had written, “Save your sympathies for the innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of MAGA’s violent political messaging machine.”<h2>How are political leaders responding?</h2>President Donald Trump and other Republicans have criticised some of the people who were fired. Trump said on Fox News, “They fired this guy, Dowd from (MSNBC), who’s a terrible guy, terrible human being, but they fired him. I hear they’re firing other people.”

Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparked outrage, with people losing jobs over social posts deemed celebratory or critical. Authorities, conservatives, and an anonymous site are targeting individuals, raising concerns over free speech and retaliation.

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been followed by a fierce reaction online and offline. Many people who posted comments about the killing, some celebrating it, others merely critical, have been suspended, fired or publicly shamed. Those affected include teachers, firefighters, journalists, politicians, a Secret Service employee, a Nasdaq strategist and a staff member for an NFL team. What are the authorities doing? Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered staff “to find and identify military members, and any individual associated with the Pentagon, who have mocked or appeared to condone Charlie Kirk’s murder”, NBC News reported. Several service members were relieved of duty over social media posts, and “dozens” of other Pentagon employees were publicly called out on X. Also read: Elon Musk accused of wage theft? Tesla sued for allegedly preferring H-1B visa workers over Americans Which public figures are leading the push? Many conservative activists and politicians have been compiling examples of posts they see as offensive. Laura Loomer wrote on X, “Prepare to have your whole future professional aspirations ruined if you are sick enough to celebrate his death. I’m going to make you wish you never opened your mouth.” Other Republicans urged firings or legal action against critics. Is there a website tracking posts? An anonymous website called “Expose Charlie’s Murderers” has published submissions highlighting people’s social posts about the killing. The site claims to have “received nearly 30,000 submissions” and plans to make a searchable database by location and job industry. The site’s operators did not respond to requests for comment. Who has lost jobs so far? Several public-sector employees were removed after their posts surfaced. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn urged action against a university employee who said they had “ZERO sympathy,” Middle Tennessee State University later confirmed that staff member had been fired. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace encouraged the firing of a teacher who was then reported to be no longer employed by their school district. Private employers, including restaurants and sports teams, also dismissed staff after their posts circulated online. What about journalists and creators? MSNBC fired senior political analyst Matthew Dowd after he suggested Kirk’s rhetoric might have contributed to the shooting. DC Comics cancelled a recently released comic series after author Gretchen Felker-Martin allegedly posted: “Hope the bullet’s OK.” The publisher said posts that “can be viewed as promoting hostility or violence are inconsistent with DC’s standards of conduct.” Are people facing threats? Some of those listed on the anonymous site said they were receiving threats. Canadian journalist Rachel Gilmore said she was “terrified” about retaliation from Kirk’s supporters. Rebekah Jones, a former Florida data scientist, said she contacted police twice over death threats after her posts were republished; she had written, “Save your sympathies for the innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of MAGA’s violent political messaging machine.” How are political leaders responding? President Donald Trump and other Republicans have criticised some of the people who were fired. Trump said on Fox News, “They fired this guy, Dowd from (MSNBC), who’s a terrible guy, terrible human being, but they fired him. I hear they’re firing other people.”

Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparked outrage, with people losing jobs over social posts deemed celebratory or critical. Authorities, conservatives, and an anonymous site are targeting individuals, raising concerns over free speech and retaliation.

'Sick enough to celebrate his death': Why people are losing their jobs, facing doxxing over social media posts about Charlie Kirk

The interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, after taking charge said to declare those killed in the Gen-Z movement as martyr. A compensation of Rs 10 lakh each will also be provided to the kin of the victims. She also vowed to end corruption, one of the key factors behind the protests.&nbsp;"We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z generation. ... What this group is demanding is end of corruption, good governance and economic equality," said Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, in her first public comments since becoming the interim Prime Minister on Friday.&nbsp;Speaking further the interim PM said that she is not going to remain in the position for more than six months.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-china-doesn-t-plot-wars-chinese-foreign-minister-takes-jibe-at-trump-1757829984485">'China doesn’t plot wars': Chinese foreign minister takes jibe at Trump amid 100% tariff threat</a>&nbsp;“We won't stay for more than 6 months. We will hand over the responsibility to the new parliament. We won’t succeed without your support,” said Karki.&nbsp;Karki, first woman PM of Nepal&nbsp;Nepal’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, took oath as the interim prime minister in a ceremony at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday night and became the first woman prime minister of the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;Karki took oath three days after former PM KP Sharma Oli resigned after massive protests, largely involving the youth rocked the nation. Nepal’s Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav and Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat were also present during the swearing-in ceremony.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nepal's parliament was dissolved just hours after Karki took oath as the interim prime minister and the interim government has been mandated to hold elections within six months.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A compensation of Rs 10 lakh each will also be provided to the kin of the victims.

The interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki, after taking charge said to declare those killed in the Gen-Z movement as martyr. A compensation of Rs 10 lakh each will also be provided to the kin of the victims. She also vowed to end corruption, one of the key factors behind the protests. "We have to work according to the thinking of the Gen Z generation. ... What this group is demanding is end of corruption, good governance and economic equality," said Karki, the 73-year-old former chief justice, in her first public comments since becoming the interim Prime Minister on Friday. Speaking further the interim PM said that she is not going to remain in the position for more than six months. Also Read: 'China doesn’t plot wars': Chinese foreign minister takes jibe at Trump amid 100% tariff threat “We won't stay for more than 6 months. We will hand over the responsibility to the new parliament. We won’t succeed without your support,” said Karki. Karki, first woman PM of Nepal Nepal’s former chief justice, Sushila Karki, took oath as the interim prime minister in a ceremony at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, on Friday night and became the first woman prime minister of the country. Karki took oath three days after former PM KP Sharma Oli resigned after massive protests, largely involving the youth rocked the nation. Nepal’s Vice President Ram Sahay Yadav and Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Rawat were also present during the swearing-in ceremony. Nepal's parliament was dissolved just hours after Karki took oath as the interim prime minister and the interim government has been mandated to hold elections within six months.

A compensation of Rs 10 lakh each will also be provided to the kin of the victims.

Nepal interim PM to declare Gen-Z protesters killed in unrest as 'martyrs', in first decision after assuming power

After US President Donald Trump pressed NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil in order to pressurise Moscow to end conflict with Ukraine and threatened to impose 50 to 100 per cent tariffs on China until Russia halts the war, Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi &nbsp;on Saturday (Sep 13) said, “China does not participate in wars or plot them”.&nbsp;Yi, in a joint press conference with his Slovenian counterpart in Ljubljana said, "War cannot solve problems, and sanctions only complicate them".&nbsp;What Trump said&nbsp;On Saturday, Trump in a lengthy post on Truth Social had said that Washington was prepared to hammer Russia with sanctions only if European partners stopped purchases of Russian oil and joined in coordinated action.&nbsp;He further said that NATO should levy punitive tariffs on China, which “has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia, and these powerful Tariffs will break that grip.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/another-conflict-brewing-taiwan-detects-large-scale-chinese-military-presence-including-31-aircraft-near-its-territory-1757823617960">Another conflict brewing? Taiwan detects large-scale Chinese military presence, including 31 aircraft near its territory</a>&nbsp;The high, punitive tariffs should remain in force until the war ends and be “fully withdrawn” on restoration of peace, he added.&nbsp;Notably, Washington has imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil, but surprisingly it has not penalised China, which considers Russia a vital strategic partner.&nbsp;Earlier, Trump had called on the European Union (EU) to hit China and India with tariffs of up to 100% to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.&nbsp;He made the demand during a meeting between US and EU officials last Tuesday while discussing options to increase economic pressure on Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Saturday, Trump in a lengthy post on Truth Social had said that Washington was prepared to hammer Russia with sanctions only if European partners stopped purchases of Russian oil.

After US President Donald Trump pressed NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil in order to pressurise Moscow to end conflict with Ukraine and threatened to impose 50 to 100 per cent tariffs on China until Russia halts the war, Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi on Saturday (Sep 13) said, “China does not participate in wars or plot them”. Yi, in a joint press conference with his Slovenian counterpart in Ljubljana said, "War cannot solve problems, and sanctions only complicate them". What Trump said On Saturday, Trump in a lengthy post on Truth Social had said that Washington was prepared to hammer Russia with sanctions only if European partners stopped purchases of Russian oil and joined in coordinated action. He further said that NATO should levy punitive tariffs on China, which “has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia, and these powerful Tariffs will break that grip.” Also Read: Another conflict brewing? Taiwan detects large-scale Chinese military presence, including 31 aircraft near its territory The high, punitive tariffs should remain in force until the war ends and be “fully withdrawn” on restoration of peace, he added. Notably, Washington has imposed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil, but surprisingly it has not penalised China, which considers Russia a vital strategic partner. Earlier, Trump had called on the European Union (EU) to hit China and India with tariffs of up to 100% to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. He made the demand during a meeting between US and EU officials last Tuesday while discussing options to increase economic pressure on Russia.

On Saturday, Trump in a lengthy post on Truth Social had said that Washington was prepared to hammer Russia with sanctions only if European partners stopped purchases of Russian oil.

'China doesn’t plot wars': Chinese foreign minister takes jibe at Trump amid 100% tariff threat

Tesla is facing a lawsuit in the United States over claims that it gives preference to foreign visa holders when making hiring decisions, while pushing out US citizens. The case, filed in San Francisco federal court, argues that the electric car company has a “systematic preference” for visa workers because it can pay them less.<h2>Who brought the lawsuit?</h2>The proposed class action was filed by software engineer Scott Taub and human resources specialist Sofia Brander. Both say Tesla rejected them for jobs once it became clear they were US citizens who did not need visa sponsorship. Taub claims he was discouraged from applying for one role after being told it was for “H1B only,” and was not invited to interview for another. Brander says Tesla refused to interview her for two jobs, even though she had already worked for the company twice as a contractor.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-s-xai-fires-500-workers-training-grok-ai-says-generalist-tutors-no-longer-needed-1757827725183">Elon Musk’s xAI fires 500 workers training Grok AI, says generalist tutors no longer needed</a><h2>How many visa workers does Tesla hire?</h2>The complaint points to Tesla’s reliance on H-1B visas for skilled employees. In 2024 alone, the company reportedly hired around 1,355 visa holders while laying off more than 6,000 domestic workers, “the vast majority” believed to be US citizens. “While visa workers make up just a fraction of the United States labour market, Tesla prefers to hire these candidates over US citizens, as it can pay visa-dependent employees less than American employees performing the same work, a practice in the industry known as ‘wage theft,’” the complaint said.<h2>What has Elon Musk said?</h2>The filing also cited a post by Elon Musk on X dated December 27, 2024. Musk, who was born in South Africa and once held an H-1B visa himself, wrote, “The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B.”<h2>What happens next?</h2>It is unclear how the plaintiffs plan to prove their allegations of systematic bias in Tesla’s hiring and firing. The lawsuit seeks damages for US citizens who were either rejected for jobs at Tesla or fired after being employed by the company.

Tesla faces a San Francisco lawsuit accusing it of favouring H-1B visa workers over US citizens, allegedly engaging in wage theft by paying visa holders less while sidelining American applicants.

Tesla is facing a lawsuit in the United States over claims that it gives preference to foreign visa holders when making hiring decisions, while pushing out US citizens. The case, filed in San Francisco federal court, argues that the electric car company has a “systematic preference” for visa workers because it can pay them less. Who brought the lawsuit? The proposed class action was filed by software engineer Scott Taub and human resources specialist Sofia Brander. Both say Tesla rejected them for jobs once it became clear they were US citizens who did not need visa sponsorship. Taub claims he was discouraged from applying for one role after being told it was for “H1B only,” and was not invited to interview for another. Brander says Tesla refused to interview her for two jobs, even though she had already worked for the company twice as a contractor. Also read: Elon Musk’s xAI fires 500 workers training Grok AI, says generalist tutors no longer needed How many visa workers does Tesla hire? The complaint points to Tesla’s reliance on H-1B visas for skilled employees. In 2024 alone, the company reportedly hired around 1,355 visa holders while laying off more than 6,000 domestic workers, “the vast majority” believed to be US citizens. “While visa workers make up just a fraction of the United States labour market, Tesla prefers to hire these candidates over US citizens, as it can pay visa-dependent employees less than American employees performing the same work, a practice in the industry known as ‘wage theft,’” the complaint said. What has Elon Musk said? The filing also cited a post by Elon Musk on X dated December 27, 2024. Musk, who was born in South Africa and once held an H-1B visa himself, wrote, “The reason I’m in America along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla and hundreds of other companies that made America strong is because of H1B.” What happens next? It is unclear how the plaintiffs plan to prove their allegations of systematic bias in Tesla’s hiring and firing. The lawsuit seeks damages for US citizens who were either rejected for jobs at Tesla or fired after being employed by the company.

Tesla faces a San Francisco lawsuit accusing it of favouring H-1B visa workers over US citizens, allegedly engaging in wage theft by paying visa holders less while sidelining American applicants.

Elon Musk accused of wage theft? Tesla sued for allegedly preferring H-1B visa workers over Americans

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, as per reports, has laid off at least 500 workers from its data annotation team, the company's largest workforce, which was tasked with training Grok AI - the chatbot that in recent days has been a near-constant subject of controversies. As per the news report, the employees received emails saying most "general AI tutor" roles were being cut as part of a shift toward "specialist AI tutors.""After a thorough review of our Human Data efforts, we've decided to accelerate the expansion and prioritization of our specialist AI tutors, while scaling back our focus on general AI tutor roles. This strategic pivot will take effect immediately," stated the email, adding that in line with this shift, the company no longer needs generalist AI tutor positions. Thus "your employment with xAI will conclude," it read as reported by Business Insider.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/a-new-personality-type-is-here-and-you-might-just-be-one-of-them-forget-introvert-or-extrovert-are-you-secretly-an-otrovert-1757749241358">Forget introvert or extrovert — are you secretly an overlooked personality type called ‘otrovert’?</a><h2>What is xAI's annotation team?</h2>The annotation team has been central to training Grok, xAI's chatbot, by labelling and contextualising raw data. The main Slack channel for annotators shrank from 1,500 members to just over 1,000 within hours of the layoffs.In a post on X, the company said it would "surge our Specialist AI tutor team by 10x". "We are hiring across domains like STEM, finance, medicine, safety, and many more. Come join us to help build truth-seeking AGI!" reads the post which has a link to the new job openings.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Specialist AI tutors at xAI are adding huge value. We will immediately surge our Specialist AI tutor team by 10x! We are hiring across domains like STEM, finance, medicine, safety, and many more. Come join us to help build truth-seeking AGI!<a href="https://t.co/htpc2RijLG">https://t.co/htpc2RijLG</a>&mdash; xAI (@xai) <a href="https://twitter.com/xai/status/1966677385056841884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The cuts came just days after senior leaders on the annotation team had their Slack accounts deactivated. Workers were also pulled into one-on-one reviews and asked to take tests to determine whether they could transition into specialist roles.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/i-asked-elon-musk-s-ai-grok-why-it-called-trump-most-notorious-criminal-in-washington-it-doubled-down-and-gave-me-these-reasons-1754985406949">I asked Grok why it called Trump 'most notorious criminal'. It said THIS</a>The tests, overseen by new team leader Diego Pasini, covered domains like STEM, coding, finance, medicine, chatbot behaviour, and even quirky specialities like "personality and model behaviour" and "shitposters and doomscrollers." Some were conducted on CodeSignal, others on Google Forms.Frustration mounted over the short notice. One worker who complained in Slack about the timing – "Doing this after people have gone home for the day is pretty shady" – had their account deactivated soon after, colleagues said.&nbsp;

From 1,500 annotators to just 1,000 overnight — Musk’s AI startup fires one third of the people training its Grok AI chatbot.

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, as per reports, has laid off at least 500 workers from its data annotation team, the company's largest workforce, which was tasked with training Grok AI - the chatbot that in recent days has been a near-constant subject of controversies. As per the news report, the employees received emails saying most "general AI tutor" roles were being cut as part of a shift toward "specialist AI tutors." "After a thorough review of our Human Data efforts, we've decided to accelerate the expansion and prioritization of our specialist AI tutors, while scaling back our focus on general AI tutor roles. This strategic pivot will take effect immediately," stated the email, adding that in line with this shift, the company no longer needs generalist AI tutor positions. Thus "your employment with xAI will conclude," it read as reported by Business Insider. Also read | Forget introvert or extrovert — are you secretly an overlooked personality type called ‘otrovert’? What is xAI's annotation team? The annotation team has been central to training Grok, xAI's chatbot, by labelling and contextualising raw data. The main Slack channel for annotators shrank from 1,500 members to just over 1,000 within hours of the layoffs. In a post on X, the company said it would "surge our Specialist AI tutor team by 10x". "We are hiring across domains like STEM, finance, medicine, safety, and many more. Come join us to help build truth-seeking AGI!" reads the post which has a link to the new job openings.

From 1,500 annotators to just 1,000 overnight — Musk’s AI startup fires one third of the people training its Grok AI chatbot.

Elon Musk’s xAI fires 500 workers training Grok AI, says generalist tutors no longer needed

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Saturday that it had tracked 31 Chinese military aircraft, 13 naval vessels and three official ships operating near the island up until 6 AM local time. According to the ministry, 25 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flying into the island’s northern, central and southwestern air defence identification zone (ADIZ). “We have monitored the situation and responded,” the MND wrote in a post on X.<h2>How does this compare with previous activity?</h2>This latest surge followed Friday’s report from the ministry, which recorded 22 Chinese aircraft and 10 naval vessels near Taiwan by 6 AM that day. Of those, 15 aircraft also crossed the median line into Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. The repeated incursions highlight the frequency and intensity of China’s military operations close to Taiwan in recent weeks.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/top-10-biggest-warships-in-the-world-1757777844051">Top 10 biggest warships in the world: From WWII’s Yamato to modern supercarriers</a><h2>Why is the median line important?</h2>The median line of the Taiwan Strait has long served as an unofficial boundary between Taiwan and mainland China. For years, both sides mostly respected it, but Chinese military aircraft have increasingly crossed the line in recent times. Each crossing is viewed by Taipei as a direct challenge to its sovereignty and security.<h2>Why are tensions rising between China and Taiwan?</h2>Taiwan has governed itself since 1949, after the Republic of China’s government fled to the island following its defeat in the Chinese Civil War. Beijing, however, insists Taiwan is part of its territory under the “One China” principle and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification. Military manoeuvres, diplomatic isolation and economic pressure are among the tools China uses to keep up the pressure on Taiwan.<h2>How is Taiwan responding?</h2>Taiwan continues to assert its de facto independence, backed by strong public support. The MND frequently publishes details of Chinese military movements to increase transparency and boost public awareness of national security threats. Despite external pressure, Taiwan maintains its own political and economic system and receives international backing.

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported 31 Chinese aircraft, 13 naval vessels, and three official ships near the island, with 25 jets crossing the Taiwan Strait median line into its ADIZ.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said on Saturday that it had tracked 31 Chinese military aircraft, 13 naval vessels and three official ships operating near the island up until 6 AM local time. According to the ministry, 25 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, flying into the island’s northern, central and southwestern air defence identification zone (ADIZ). “We have monitored the situation and responded,” the MND wrote in a post on X. How does this compare with previous activity? This latest surge followed Friday’s report from the ministry, which recorded 22 Chinese aircraft and 10 naval vessels near Taiwan by 6 AM that day. Of those, 15 aircraft also crossed the median line into Taiwan’s northern and southwestern ADIZ. The repeated incursions highlight the frequency and intensity of China’s military operations close to Taiwan in recent weeks. Also read: Top 10 biggest warships in the world: From WWII’s Yamato to modern supercarriers Why is the median line important? The median line of the Taiwan Strait has long served as an unofficial boundary between Taiwan and mainland China. For years, both sides mostly respected it, but Chinese military aircraft have increasingly crossed the line in recent times. Each crossing is viewed by Taipei as a direct challenge to its sovereignty and security. Why are tensions rising between China and Taiwan? Taiwan has governed itself since 1949, after the Republic of China’s government fled to the island following its defeat in the Chinese Civil War. Beijing, however, insists Taiwan is part of its territory under the “One China” principle and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve reunification. Military manoeuvres, diplomatic isolation and economic pressure are among the tools China uses to keep up the pressure on Taiwan. How is Taiwan responding? Taiwan continues to assert its de facto independence, backed by strong public support. The MND frequently publishes details of Chinese military movements to increase transparency and boost public awareness of national security threats. Despite external pressure, Taiwan maintains its own political and economic system and receives international backing.

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry reported 31 Chinese aircraft, 13 naval vessels, and three official ships near the island, with 25 jets crossing the Taiwan Strait median line into its ADIZ.

Another conflict brewing? Taiwan detects large-scale Chinese military presence, including 31 aircraft near its territory

Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, was named as the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Tyler Robinson: Father of Charlie Kirk’s 'shooter' hailed as ‘national hero’ for helping FBI catch his 'demonic son'

Prince Andrew could be "destroyed" by more than 100 secret emails contained in the so-called Epstein Files, The Mail on Sunday has reported. According to the report, the cache of emails includes "incriminating" correspondence between the Duke of York and paedophile, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents are among hundreds of thousands being reviewed by the US Congress before their expected release. Citing a source, the publication reports that the emails were “embarrassing and incriminating, and he (Prince Andrew) could be destroyed.” Here's all we know about the Prince Andrew-Jeffrey Epstein emails.<h2>Forget Peter Mandelson, Andrew would face worse</h2>Speaking to the publication, one person in the know predicted that Prince Andrew would face a worse fallout than Peter Mandelson. Lord Mandelson was forced to step down as Britain's ambassador to Washington last week after emails between him and Epstein surfaced, including one in which Mandelson urged the disgraced financier to fight back against his conviction. "If you think what happened to Peter Mandelson is bad, you have no idea what will happen when the Andrew emails are released," the source told the paper.<h2>Prince Andrew could face criminal charges</h2>David Boies, the lawyer who represented Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre, said he believes there was enough evidence to warrant a criminal investigation into the prince. Andrew has consistently denied Giuffre's claims that she was trafficked to him by Epstein. In 2022, he settled a civil case with her for a reported £12 million, without admitting liability.Emails already in the public domain have shed light on Andrew's contact with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In 2011, one email — widely attributed to the prince — told Epstein: "Keep in close touch and we'll play some more soon!!" In 2015, Andrew emailed Maxwell asking for information about Giuffre, to which she replied, "Have some info. Call me when you have a moment."The Mail on Sunday says at least 100 more emails exist, including from a Pipex account linked to Andrew and listed in Epstein's notorious "black book" alongside several phone numbers for the duke. Sources claim these messages include exchanges with both Epstein and Maxwell about social meetings and logistics.US lawmakers are now considering whether to invite Andrew and Mandelson to testify before the House Oversight Committee. While British citizens cannot be subpoenaed, declining such an invitation would be politically damaging, one source said.

A bombshell trove of Epstein emails — some allegedly involving Prince Andrew — is being reviewed in Washington, with insiders warning the Duke of York could be “destroyed.” Here's all you need to know.

Prince Andrew could be "destroyed" by more than 100 secret emails contained in the so-called Epstein Files, The Mail on Sunday has reported. According to the report, the cache of emails includes "incriminating" correspondence between the Duke of York and paedophile, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The documents are among hundreds of thousands being reviewed by the US Congress before their expected release. Citing a source, the publication reports that the emails were “embarrassing and incriminating, and he (Prince Andrew) could be destroyed.” Here's all we know about the Prince Andrew-Jeffrey Epstein emails. Forget Peter Mandelson, Andrew would face worse Speaking to the publication, one person in the know predicted that Prince Andrew would face a worse fallout than Peter Mandelson. Lord Mandelson was forced to step down as Britain's ambassador to Washington last week after emails between him and Epstein surfaced, including one in which Mandelson urged the disgraced financier to fight back against his conviction. "If you think what happened to Peter Mandelson is bad, you have no idea what will happen when the Andrew emails are released," the source told the paper. Prince Andrew could face criminal charges David Boies, the lawyer who represented Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre, said he believes there was enough evidence to warrant a criminal investigation into the prince. Andrew has consistently denied Giuffre's claims that she was trafficked to him by Epstein. In 2022, he settled a civil case with her for a reported £12 million, without admitting liability. Emails already in the public domain have shed light on Andrew's contact with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. In 2011, one email — widely attributed to the prince — told Epstein: "Keep in close touch and we'll play some more soon!!" In 2015, Andrew emailed Maxwell asking for information about Giuffre, to which she replied, "Have some info. Call me when you have a moment." The Mail on Sunday says at least 100 more emails exist, including from a Pipex account linked to Andrew and listed in Epstein's notorious "black book" alongside several phone numbers for the duke. Sources claim these messages include exchanges with both Epstein and Maxwell about social meetings and logistics. US lawmakers are now considering whether to invite Andrew and Mandelson to testify before the House Oversight Committee. While British citizens cannot be subpoenaed, declining such an invitation would be politically damaging, one source said.

A bombshell trove of Epstein emails — some allegedly involving Prince Andrew — is being reviewed in Washington, with insiders warning the Duke of York could be “destroyed.”

Bombshell! New 'embarrassing and incriminating' Epstein emails could 'destroy' Prince Andrew: Report

Romania on Saturday (Sep 13) said that one of its fighter jets detected a drone entering its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine — the second NATO country this week to report such an incident after Poland. According to the Romanian defence ministry, two F-16s were scrambled late Saturday as Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. The aircraft picked up a drone crossing into Romanian airspace before it disappeared from radar near the border village of Chilia Veche. The incident comes days after Poland said Russian drones violated its airspace and that it had shot down several, calling the incursions "provocations". It marked the first known instance of a NATO country firing on drones linked to the war.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-shows-off-long-neptune-a-domestic-missile-that-can-hit-targets-1-000-km-inside-russia-here-s-how-it-s-an-upgrade-on-r-360-neptune-1756191828542">Ukraine shows off 'Long Neptune': A domestic missile that can hit targets 1,000 km inside Russia. Here's how it's an 'upgrade' on R-360 Neptune</a><h2>Zelensky slams Russia's obvious expansion of war</h2>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian drone over Romania penetrated about 10 kilometres into NATO territory and remained in the alliance's airspace for nearly 50 minutes. He called the moves an "obvious expansion of the war by Russia"."Today, Romania scrambled combat aircraft because of a Russian drone in its airspace. According to current data, the drone penetrated about 10 kilometres into Romanian territory and operated in NATO airspace for around 50 minutes. Also today, Poland responded militarily to the threat of Russian attack drones.""In fact, Russian drones have been in different regions of Ukraine all day, including the northern regions, practically along the border with Belarus. According to preliminary information, Belarusian airspace was also used for entry into Ukraine's airspace toward Volyn," he added.Zelensky said that the "Russian military knows exactly where its drones are headed and how long they can operate in the air. Their routes are always calculated., adding that "this cannot be a coincidence, a mistake, or the initiative of some lower-level commanders. It is an obvious expansion of the war by Russia – and this is exactly how they act. Small steps at first, and eventually big losses."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-energy-is-his-weapon-zelensky-sides-with-trump-says-india-must-face-50-tariffs-for-russian-oil-trade-1757313748003">'Energy is his weapon': Zelensky sides with Trump, says 'right idea' for India to face 50% tariffs for Russian oil trade</a><h2>What did the drone do?</h2>France 24, citing officials, reported that the drone was detected moving into Romanian airspace before it "disappeared from radar" near the border village. The drone did not pass over residential areas and posed no immediate danger to civilians, added officials. Teams, meanwhile, remain on standby to search for possible debris.Romania has repeatedly reported drone fragments landing on its territory since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, particularly near ports along the border.<h2>NATO's 'Eastern Sentry'</h2>Just a day earlier, NATO unveiled new plans to reinforce air defence on its eastern flank. Romania has also passed legislation this year allowing its military to shoot down drones that cross its borders.The new NATO initiative, dubbed "Eastern Sentry," will bring in support from Denmark, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. The mission will deploy F-16s, Rafale and Eurofighter jets, a Danish anti-air warfare frigate, and enhanced intelligence-sharing across the region.NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the incursions "dangerous and unacceptable," adding: "Eastern Sentry will add flexibility and strength to our posture and make clear that, as a defensive alliance, we are always ready to defend." &nbsp;

Romania reported that a fighter jet detected a drone entering its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine, making it the second NATO country this week to report such an incident after Poland.

Romania on Saturday (Sep 13) said that one of its fighter jets detected a drone entering its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine — the second NATO country this week to report such an incident after Poland. According to the Romanian defence ministry, two F-16s were scrambled late Saturday as Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. The aircraft picked up a drone crossing into Romanian airspace before it disappeared from radar near the border village of Chilia Veche. The incident comes days after Poland said Russian drones violated its airspace and that it had shot down several, calling the incursions "provocations". It marked the first known instance of a NATO country firing on drones linked to the war. Also read | Ukraine shows off 'Long Neptune': A domestic missile that can hit targets 1,000 km inside Russia. Here's how it's an 'upgrade' on R-360 Neptune Zelensky slams Russia's obvious expansion of war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the Russian drone over Romania penetrated about 10 kilometres into NATO territory and remained in the alliance's airspace for nearly 50 minutes. He called the moves an "obvious expansion of the war by Russia". "Today, Romania scrambled combat aircraft because of a Russian drone in its airspace. According to current data, the drone penetrated about 10 kilometres into Romanian territory and operated in NATO airspace for around 50 minutes. Also today, Poland responded militarily to the threat of Russian attack drones." "In fact, Russian drones have been in different regions of Ukraine all day, including the northern regions, practically along the border with Belarus. According to preliminary information, Belarusian airspace was also used for entry into Ukraine's airspace toward Volyn," he added. Zelensky said that the "Russian military knows exactly where its drones are headed and how long they can operate in the air. Their routes are always calculated., adding that "this cannot be a coincidence, a mistake, or the initiative of some lower-level commanders. It is an obvious expansion of the war by Russia – and this is exactly how they act. Small steps at first, and eventually big losses." Also read | 'Energy is his weapon': Zelensky sides with Trump, says 'right idea' for India to face 50% tariffs for Russian oil trade What did the drone do? France 24, citing officials, reported that the drone was detected moving into Romanian airspace before it "disappeared from radar" near the border village. The drone did not pass over residential areas and posed no immediate danger to civilians, added officials. Teams, meanwhile, remain on standby to search for possible debris. Romania has repeatedly reported drone fragments landing on its territory since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, particularly near ports along the border. NATO's 'Eastern Sentry' Just a day earlier, NATO unveiled new plans to reinforce air defence on its eastern flank. Romania has also passed legislation this year allowing its military to shoot down drones that cross its borders. The new NATO initiative, dubbed "Eastern Sentry," will bring in support from Denmark, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. The mission will deploy F-16s, Rafale and Eurofighter jets, a Danish anti-air warfare frigate, and enhanced intelligence-sharing across the region. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called the incursions "dangerous and unacceptable," adding: "Eastern Sentry will add flexibility and strength to our posture and make clear that, as a defensive alliance, we are always ready to defend."

Romania reported that a fighter jet detected a drone entering its airspace during Russian strikes on Ukraine, making it the second NATO country this week to report such an incident after Poland.

Zelenksy slams Russia's 'obvious expansion of war' as Russian drone enters Romania, after Poland, NATO on high alert

The eight major political parties in Nepal have rejected the dissolution of the parliament as unconstitutional and a breach of parliamentary tradition and demanded that President Ram Chandra Poudel reinstate the House he dissolved after deadly anti-corruption protests. In a duly signed statement, eight parties, including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Maoist Centre, said President Ram Chandra Poudel had acted unconstitutionally.Poudel dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday night on the recommendation of the newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki. The dissolution of the parliament was also a key demand of the Gen Z protest movement.&nbsp;The statement demanding the reinstatement of the parliament was signed by the respective chief whips of the eight political parties that were represented in Nepal’s dissolved House of Representatives, said a Kathmandu Post report.&nbsp;They argued that the dissolution step taken by the president was unconstitutional and against the precedents set by Nepal’s judiciary.&nbsp;<h2>‘Move undermines people’s mandate’</h2>&nbsp;In a joint statement, the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, and Janamat Party demanded that the decision be reversed immediately. They said the move undermined the supremacy of the constitution and devalued the people’s mandate.The statement from the eight parties cited Article 76(7) of the constitution and past Supreme Court rulings, saying the president’s step violated established constitutional practice.“This move not only undermines the people’s mandate but also strikes at the very supremacy of the constitution,” the statement said.&nbsp;The parties warned that Nepal’s hard-won democracy, established through years of struggle and codified by the Constituent Assembly in the 2015 republican constitution, could not tolerate such moves.&nbsp;<h2>Make upcoming elections a success: President</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;President Ramchandra Paudel has appealed to all sides to support the process of holding the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5.&nbsp;The statement came after eight political parties issued a statement and demanded the restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives.&nbsp;President Paudel issued a statement on Saturday evening and appealed all concerned to take advantage of this hard-earned opportunity with wisdom, win the hearts of the people, and contribute to the successful conduct of the upcoming election scheduled for March 5, 2026.&nbsp;WATCH: Germany Dispatches 2000 Soldiers to Lithuania as NATO Bolsters Its Eastern Flank<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-dispatches-2000-soldiers-to-lithuania-as-nato-bolsters-its-eastern-flank-1757785037232/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-dispatches-2000-soldiers-to-lithuania-as-nato-bolsters-its-eastern-flank-1757785037232/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;“After tremendous efforts during a very difficult, complex, and fearful situation in the country, a peaceful resolution has been found. The constitution has been preserved, the parliamentary system has been upheld, and the federal democratic republic remains intact,” President Paudel said.&nbsp;The Gen Z-led protests that brought down KP Sharma Oli’s government were triggered by a ban on social media platforms and anger over corruption, abuse of authority, and misuse of money from the state coffers.&nbsp;The unrest left at least 51 people dead and more than 1,300 injured, prompting a nationwide curfew before the presidential intervention.&nbsp;

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Civil Hospital in New Baneshwar on Saturday to meet individuals severely injured during the Gen Z protest earlier this week. She had also visited the National Trauma Centre to express concern for those undergoing treatment.

The eight major political parties in Nepal have rejected the dissolution of the parliament as unconstitutional and a breach of parliamentary tradition and demanded that President Ram Chandra Poudel reinstate the House he dissolved after deadly anti-corruption protests. In a duly signed statement, eight parties, including the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Maoist Centre, said President Ram Chandra Poudel had acted unconstitutionally. Poudel dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday night on the recommendation of the newly appointed interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki. The dissolution of the parliament was also a key demand of the Gen Z protest movement. The statement demanding the reinstatement of the parliament was signed by the respective chief whips of the eight political parties that were represented in Nepal’s dissolved House of Representatives, said a Kathmandu Post report. They argued that the dissolution step taken by the president was unconstitutional and against the precedents set by Nepal’s judiciary. ‘Move undermines people’s mandate’ In a joint statement, the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), Janata Samajbadi Party, Loktantrik Samajbadi Party, Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, and Janamat Party demanded that the decision be reversed immediately. They said the move undermined the supremacy of the constitution and devalued the people’s mandate. The statement from the eight parties cited Article 76(7) of the constitution and past Supreme Court rulings, saying the president’s step violated established constitutional practice. “This move not only undermines the people’s mandate but also strikes at the very supremacy of the constitution,” the statement said. The parties warned that Nepal’s hard-won democracy, established through years of struggle and codified by the Constituent Assembly in the 2015 republican constitution, could not tolerate such moves. Make upcoming elections a success: President President Ramchandra Paudel has appealed to all sides to support the process of holding the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. The statement came after eight political parties issued a statement and demanded the restoration of the dissolved House of Representatives. President Paudel issued a statement on Saturday evening and appealed all concerned to take advantage of this hard-earned opportunity with wisdom, win the hearts of the people, and contribute to the successful conduct of the upcoming election scheduled for March 5, 2026. WATCH: Germany Dispatches 2000 Soldiers to Lithuania as NATO Bolsters Its Eastern Flank https://www.wionews.com/videos/germany-dispatches-2000-soldiers-to-lithuania-as-nato-bolsters-its-eastern-flank-1757785037232/embed “After tremendous efforts during a very difficult, complex, and fearful situation in the country, a peaceful resolution has been found. The constitution has been preserved, the parliamentary system has been upheld, and the federal democratic republic remains intact,” President Paudel said. The Gen Z-led protests that brought down KP Sharma Oli’s government were triggered by a ban on social media platforms and anger over corruption, abuse of authority, and misuse of money from the state coffers. The unrest left at least 51 people dead and more than 1,300 injured, prompting a nationwide curfew before the presidential intervention.

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki visited Civil Hospital in New Baneshwar on Saturday to meet individuals severely injured during the Gen Z protest earlier this week. She had also visited the National Trauma Centre to express concern for those undergoing treatment.

‘Unconstitutional’: Nepal’s eight major parties say president should reinstate dissolved parliament

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday accused the Hamas leadership of not caring about the people in Gaza and specifically blamed the Hamas leaders living abroad for repeatedly blocking ceasefire attempts that would end the Gaza war and ensure the release of the remaining hostages. “The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don’t care about the people in Gaza,” Netanyahu wrote in a post on X. “They blocked all ceasefire attempts in order to endlessly drag out the war. Getting rid of them would rid the main obstacle to releasing all our hostages and ending the war.”Several reports in Israeli media outlets interpreted the prime minister’s social media post as implying that the Israeli strike in Doha to take out top-ranking Hamas officials had failed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don&#39;t care about the people in Gaza. They blocked all ceasefire attempts in order to endlessly drag out the war. Getting rid of them would rid the main obstacle to releasing all our hostages and ending the war.&mdash; Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) <a href="https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/1966912907352137830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Two days ago, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post of the increased likelihood that no senior Hamas officials were killed in the strike. Some senior Hamas officials are believed to have been injured, but even this has not yet been fully confirmed.&nbsp;&nbsp;The reports said that Netanyahu’s post strongly hints that the Israeli strike in Qatar on Tuesday failed and that the Hamas leaders are still alive and should be targeted again.&nbsp;WATCH: At Least 21 Injured After an Explosion at a Cafe in Spain's Madrid<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/at-least-21-injured-after-an-explosion-at-a-cafe-in-spain-s-madrid-1757782252087/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/at-least-21-injured-after-an-explosion-at-a-cafe-in-spain-s-madrid-1757782252087/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Not happy about Doha but it’s ‘not going to change’ US-Israel ties: Rubio</h2>&nbsp;The United States is “not happy” about Israel’s airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, but the attack will not change Washington’s allied status with Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday as he departed for the region.“Obviously, we were not happy about it, the president was not happy about it,” he told reporters shortly before leaving from Washington for discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.“It’s not going to change the nature of our relationship with the Israelis, but we are going to have to talk about it—primarily, what impact does this have” on the diplomatic efforts to bring about a truce in war-ravaged Gaza, Rubio added.<h2>Netanyahu and Rubio to visit Western Wall</h2>&nbsp;Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit the Western Wall together on Sunday at 2 pm, according to Netanyahu’s office.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the United States is “not happy” about Israel’s airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, but the attack will not change Washington’s allied status with Israel. Rubio made the comment as he departed for the region.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday accused the Hamas leadership of not caring about the people in Gaza and specifically blamed the Hamas leaders living abroad for repeatedly blocking ceasefire attempts that would end the Gaza war and ensure the release of the remaining hostages. “The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don’t care about the people in Gaza,” Netanyahu wrote in a post on X. “They blocked all ceasefire attempts in order to endlessly drag out the war. Getting rid of them would rid the main obstacle to releasing all our hostages and ending the war.” Several reports in Israeli media outlets interpreted the prime minister’s social media post as implying that the Israeli strike in Doha to take out top-ranking Hamas officials had failed.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that the United States is “not happy” about Israel’s airstrikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar, but the attack will not change Washington’s allied status with Israel. Rubio made the comment as he departed for the region.

‘Getting rid of Hamas leaders abroad would end Gaza war, free hostages’: Netanyahu

Discover the biggest warships in the world from the WW II era Yamato warships to USS Gerald R.Ford and China's Fujian. 

Top 10 biggest warships in the world: From WWII’s Yamato to modern supercarriers

An explosion gutted a bar in Madrid on Saturday, injuring 21 people, three of them seriously, Spanish emergency services said.&nbsp;Firefighters were clearing rubble at the premises in the capital's Vallecas neighbourhood, Madrid emergency services announced on X, sharing footage of the bar's partially collapsed ceiling and bricks strewn on the ground.&nbsp;Doors had been ripped off their hinges, with shards of glass scattered on the road outside, while first responders whisked away a victim on a stretcher.&nbsp;The civil protection and medical services had treated 21 people, with three of them in a "serious" and two in a "potentially serious" condition, the emergency services said.Sniffer dogs and drones were being deployed to support the response, they added.

Firefighters were clearing rubble at the premises in the capital Vallecas neighbourhood, Madrid emergency services announced on X, sharing footage of the bar partially collapsed ceiling and bricks strewn on the ground.

An explosion gutted a bar in Madrid on Saturday, injuring 21 people, three of them seriously, Spanish emergency services said. Firefighters were clearing rubble at the premises in the capital's Vallecas neighbourhood, Madrid emergency services announced on X, sharing footage of the bar's partially collapsed ceiling and bricks strewn on the ground. Doors had been ripped off their hinges, with shards of glass scattered on the road outside, while first responders whisked away a victim on a stretcher. The civil protection and medical services had treated 21 people, with three of them in a "serious" and two in a "potentially serious" condition, the emergency services said. Sniffer dogs and drones were being deployed to support the response, they added.

Firefighters were clearing rubble at the premises in the capital's Vallecas neighbourhood, Madrid emergency services announced on X, sharing footage of the bar's partially collapsed ceiling and bricks strewn on the ground.

21 injured, 3 serious, after explosion in a bar in Madrid

Former deputy Prime Minister of Nepal, Rabi Lamichhane, who escaped jail during the massive Gen Z protest in Kathmandu, said he is sending himself back to prison. Sharing a post on the social media platform Facebook, Lamichhane said he was doing it as a "birthday gift" to himself.&nbsp;He has also served as the Rastriya Swatantra Party chair and was arrested in October 2024 for his alleged involvement in a cooperative scam. He said in his post that he hopes the new government might treat him better than the previous one.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-nato-nations-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-impose-50-100-tariffs-on-china-to-stop-ukraine-war-1757764208140">Trump tells NATO to stop buying Russian oil, impose 50–100% tariffs on China</a>&nbsp;Along with Lamichhane, 1,200 inmates escaped from Nakkhu Prison, and more than 13,000 prisoners fled nationwide amid the unrest.&nbsp;"For the past 30 years, I have been in constant dialogue with society and citizens in various roles. I have never compromised on accountability. Today I am going to speak about some important matters regarding the country’s future rather than give a defense about myself. Coincidentally today is my birthday. And as a birthday gift to myself I am sending myself back to prison," he wrote in his post.&nbsp;He also wrote, "The previous government had ruined my life through extreme political revenge. Today, the embodiment of justice himself has become the Prime Minister of this country. With the hope that there will be no more injustice, I am going to prison. Whether cases should or should not be filed against me in every district, whether a person without the cooperative’s sign should be charged with organized crime and money laundering or not, I want to leave that matter to the discretion of the new government." "My best wishes to the new government and the new generation. I stand with the parents who lost their young children during this movement. If I can make any contribution, I am here in the Nkkhu prison. Come and meet me. To the comrades up to the lowest levels of the party, I say this: if you work to build the party rather than to capture it, we will all fit together. We have nothing to take revenge on the old political parties for," he added.

He has also served as the Rastriya Swatantra Party chair and was arrested in October 2024 for his alleged involvement in a cooperative scam. He said in his post that he hopes the new government might treat him better than the previous one.

Former deputy Prime Minister of Nepal, Rabi Lamichhane, who escaped jail during the massive Gen Z protest in Kathmandu, said he is sending himself back to prison. Sharing a post on the social media platform Facebook, Lamichhane said he was doing it as a "birthday gift" to himself. He has also served as the Rastriya Swatantra Party chair and was arrested in October 2024 for his alleged involvement in a cooperative scam. He said in his post that he hopes the new government might treat him better than the previous one. Also read: Trump tells NATO to stop buying Russian oil, impose 50–100% tariffs on China Along with Lamichhane, 1,200 inmates escaped from Nakkhu Prison, and more than 13,000 prisoners fled nationwide amid the unrest. "For the past 30 years, I have been in constant dialogue with society and citizens in various roles. I have never compromised on accountability. Today I am going to speak about some important matters regarding the country’s future rather than give a defense about myself. Coincidentally today is my birthday. And as a birthday gift to myself I am sending myself back to prison," he wrote in his post. He also wrote, "The previous government had ruined my life through extreme political revenge. Today, the embodiment of justice himself has become the Prime Minister of this country. With the hope that there will be no more injustice, I am going to prison. Whether cases should or should not be filed against me in every district, whether a person without the cooperative’s sign should be charged with organized crime and money laundering or not, I want to leave that matter to the discretion of the new government." "My best wishes to the new government and the new generation. I stand with the parents who lost their young children during this movement. If I can make any contribution, I am here in the Nkkhu prison. Come and meet me. To the comrades up to the lowest levels of the party, I say this: if you work to build the party rather than to capture it, we will all fit together. We have nothing to take revenge on the old political parties for," he added.

He has also served as the Rastriya Swatantra Party chair and was arrested in October 2024 for his alleged involvement in a cooperative scam. He said in his post that he hopes the new government might treat him better than the previous one.

Ex-Nepal deputy PM, who escaped jail during Gen Z protest, says sending himself back as ‘birthday gift’

The Muridke headquarters of the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Markaz Taiba, has been demolished to make way for a new structure, the fundraising for which has been undertaken. The process of demolition started in August, more than a month after the terror hub was struck by the Indian Air Force under Operation Sindoor on May 7, following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-trained terrorists.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tells-nato-nations-to-stop-buying-russian-oil-impose-50-100-tariffs-on-china-to-stop-ukraine-war-1757764208140">Trump tells NATO to stop buying Russian oil, impose 50–100% tariffs on China</a>&nbsp;Indian Air Force strikes obliterated a red two-story building housing accommodations and weapons, alongside two yellow structures used for training and commanders’ residences at the Markaz. While the demolition was completed last week, the process of clearing the debris is underway currently. The aim of the LeT, a UN-listed terror group, is to build a new structure by February 5, 2026, coinciding with the Pakistani government's mark as the so-called "Kashmir Solidarity Day". Remember, last year it was on this occasion that Hamas operatives were seen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, alongside Pakistani terror groups.&nbsp;The demolition, overseen by Maulana Abu Zar, director at Markaz Taiba, and Yunus Shah Bukhari, a LeT commander, signals a calculated effort to erase evidence of the strikes while laying the groundwork for a rebuilt terror hub. Post-strike, LeT operatives were temporarily relocated to Markaz Aqsa in Bahawalpur. By July, training and accommodations shifted to Markaz Yarmouk in Kasur district, under Abdul Rashid Mohsin, a close aide to LeT deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri. The Pakistani government has allocated 40 million Pakistani rupees for Markaz Taiba’s reconstruction, though the terror group LeT estimates a need for 150 million rupees.&nbsp;Intel assessments have emerged that terror groups are now going for fundraising under the garb of flood relief, with an online fundraising campaign from LeT’s Khidmat e Khalaq. Funds are expected to be funneled into rebuilding Muridke and other camps damaged in Operation Sindoor. This tactic is not new. In 2005, after a devastating earthquake in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, LeT, operating as Jamaat-ud-Dawa’s Falah e Insaniyat, posed as a humanitarian outfit, raising billions in donations. Investigations later revealed 80 percent of those funds were diverted to terror infrastructure, including the construction of Markaz Abbas in Kotli, itself destroyed in India’s May 2025 strikes.&nbsp;The new insights, from rebuilding the terror hub in Muridke, to fundraising, come even as India continues to highlight its concerns over cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. With reconstruction of Markaz Taiba being the top priority of the LeT, and support it has got from the Pakistani government, worries remain in Delhi over Rawalpindi’s active role in supporting terror attacks in India. India has previously declared that, in the event of future terror attacks, it will not differentiate between the Pakistani government and terrorist organizations, given the support given to the terror groups in the country.

Indian Air Force strikes obliterated a red two-story building housing accommodations and weapons, alongside two yellow structures used for training and commanders residences at the Markaz. 

The Muridke headquarters of the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Markaz Taiba, has been demolished to make way for a new structure, the fundraising for which has been undertaken. The process of demolition started in August, more than a month after the terror hub was struck by the Indian Air Force under Operation Sindoor on May 7, following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-trained terrorists. Also read: Trump tells NATO to stop buying Russian oil, impose 50–100% tariffs on China Indian Air Force strikes obliterated a red two-story building housing accommodations and weapons, alongside two yellow structures used for training and commanders’ residences at the Markaz. While the demolition was completed last week, the process of clearing the debris is underway currently. The aim of the LeT, a UN-listed terror group, is to build a new structure by February 5, 2026, coinciding with the Pakistani government's mark as the so-called "Kashmir Solidarity Day". Remember, last year it was on this occasion that Hamas operatives were seen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, alongside Pakistani terror groups. The demolition, overseen by Maulana Abu Zar, director at Markaz Taiba, and Yunus Shah Bukhari, a LeT commander, signals a calculated effort to erase evidence of the strikes while laying the groundwork for a rebuilt terror hub. Post-strike, LeT operatives were temporarily relocated to Markaz Aqsa in Bahawalpur. By July, training and accommodations shifted to Markaz Yarmouk in Kasur district, under Abdul Rashid Mohsin, a close aide to LeT deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri. The Pakistani government has allocated 40 million Pakistani rupees for Markaz Taiba’s reconstruction, though the terror group LeT estimates a need for 150 million rupees. Intel assessments have emerged that terror groups are now going for fundraising under the garb of flood relief, with an online fundraising campaign from LeT’s Khidmat e Khalaq. Funds are expected to be funneled into rebuilding Muridke and other camps damaged in Operation Sindoor. This tactic is not new. In 2005, after a devastating earthquake in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, LeT, operating as Jamaat-ud-Dawa’s Falah e Insaniyat, posed as a humanitarian outfit, raising billions in donations. Investigations later revealed 80 percent of those funds were diverted to terror infrastructure, including the construction of Markaz Abbas in Kotli, itself destroyed in India’s May 2025 strikes. The new insights, from rebuilding the terror hub in Muridke, to fundraising, come even as India continues to highlight its concerns over cross-border terrorism from Pakistan. With reconstruction of Markaz Taiba being the top priority of the LeT, and support it has got from the Pakistani government, worries remain in Delhi over Rawalpindi’s active role in supporting terror attacks in India. India has previously declared that, in the event of future terror attacks, it will not differentiate between the Pakistani government and terrorist organizations, given the support given to the terror groups in the country.

Indian Air Force strikes obliterated a red two-story building housing accommodations and weapons, alongside two yellow structures used for training and commanders’ residences at the Markaz.&nbsp;

LeT's Muridke Terror Hub demolished post-Indian airstrikes, reconstruction to be undertaken

London turned into a sea of people on Saturday as more than 100,000 supporters converged in the central part of the capital, carrying flags of England and Britain, and joined the march organised by far-right, anti-immigrant, and anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, even as a counter-protest by anti-racism campaigners was also taking place in the UK capital. Protesters participating in the “Unite the Kingdom” march gathered in Whitehall for a series of speeches from people including Donald Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon.Soon after midday, the streets of central London around Waterloo turned into a sea of Union Jacks, St. George’s crosses, Scottish saltires, and Welsh flags as large crowds of protesters amassed near Waterloo Bridge ahead of the march.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THERE ARE MILLIONS OUT FOR THE UNITE THE KINGDOM FREE SPEECH FESTIVAL TODAY!!!! Any mainstream media who prints anything otherwise are LYING. So feel free to call them out on their bullshit and send this video their way.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UniteTheKingdom?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UniteTheKingdom</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UTK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UTK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FreeSpeechLondon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FreeSpeechLondon</a> <a href="https://t.co/5FRB7RxVlH">pic.twitter.com/5FRB7RxVlH</a>&mdash; Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) <a href="https://twitter.com/TRobinsonNewEra/status/1966882012306042940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>‘Stop the Boats’, ‘Send them Home’ slogans on display</h2> A mix of slogans, including ‘Stop the Boats’, ‘Send them Home’ and ‘Unite the Kingdom’ were on display, besides the presence of anti-transgender activists in the crowd.One man carried a large wooden cross with ‘RIP Charlie Kirk’ written on it—the right-wing US activist shot dead on Wednesday while speaking at a US university. Demonstrators carried the Union flag of Britain and the red and white St George’s Cross of England, while others brought American and Israeli flags and wore the MAGA hats of US President Donald Trump. They chanted slogans critical of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and carried placards including some saying “send them home”. <h2>‘We want our country back; they need to stop illegal migration’</h2> “Hundreds of thousands already pack the streets of central London as we Unite as one for our freedoms,” said Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, on X.Robinson claims he is exposing state wrongdoing and counts US billionaire Elon Musk among his supporters. Britain’s biggest anti-immigrant political party, Reform UK has kept its distance from Robinson, who has criminal convictions.“We want our country back, we want our free speech back on track,” said Sandra Mitchell, a supporter attending the rally.“They need to stop illegal migration into this country. We believe in Tommy,” she said.Immigration has become a leading political issue in Britain, eclipsing concerns over a faltering economy, as the country faces a record number of asylum claims. More than 28,000 migrants have arrived in small boats across the Channel so far this year. WATCH: Trump Threatens Racketeering Probe Against Soros, Accuses Him of Funding Violent Protests<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-threatens-racketeering-probe-against-soros-accuses-him-of-funding-violent-protests-1757775913492/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-threatens-racketeering-probe-against-soros-accuses-him-of-funding-violent-protests-1757775913492/embed</a> <h2>Stand Up To Racism holds counter-protest ‘March Against Fascism’</h2> Meanwhile thousands more gathered in another part of London, near Russell Square, for the counter-protest, dubbed ‘March Against Fascism’, organised by Stand Up To Racism (SUTR). The Metropolitan Police said officers had been “attacked with projectiles” and had to use force to avoid a cordon being breached. Around 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers have been deployed in London, with barriers in place to create a “sterile area” between the two protest groups.The Met said it had borrowed 500 officers from other forces for the day, with police vans from Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Devon and Cornwall. The demonstrators held placards reading ‘Women Against the Far Right’, ‘Oppose Tommy Robinson’, and ‘Refugees Welcome’. The protesters will also march toward Parliament Square—only a few hundred metres from the Unite the Kingdom rally.

By midday, tens of thousands of protesters were packed into the streets south of the River Thames before heading towards Westminster, the seat of the UK parliament. Demonstrators carried the Union flag of Britain and the red and white St George's Cross of England, while others

London turned into a sea of people on Saturday as more than 100,000 supporters converged in the central part of the capital, carrying flags of England and Britain, and joined the march organised by far-right, anti-immigrant, and anti-Islam activist Tommy Robinson, even as a counter-protest by anti-racism campaigners was also taking place in the UK capital. Protesters participating in the “Unite the Kingdom” march gathered in Whitehall for a series of speeches from people including Donald Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon. Soon after midday, the streets of central London around Waterloo turned into a sea of Union Jacks, St. George’s crosses, Scottish saltires, and Welsh flags as large crowds of protesters amassed near Waterloo Bridge ahead of the march.

By midday, tens of thousands of protesters were packed into the streets south of the River Thames before heading towards Westminster, the seat of the UK parliament. Demonstrators carried the Union flag of Britain and the red and white St George's Cross of England, while others

Tens of thousands join UK far-right’s ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rally, as counter-protesters also demonstrate

With the rise of Right-wing populism, the state of democracy has been deteriorating globally. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the global Democracy Index score has fallen from 5.52 in 2006 to a historic low of 5.17 in 2024. Civil liberties and electoral pluralism have taken a hit

Top 10 most democratic countries in the world leading in freedom and governance

Erika Kirk, the widow of assassinated Charlie Kirk, said she told her 3-year-old daughter that her father is on a work trip - with Jesus.

'Daddy's on a work trip with Jesus': Erika Kirk to 3-year-old daughter

Donald Trump's ally Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead in Utah on September 10, was warned that there was a "100 per cent" chance he would be killed. His security agency warned him that he did not have enough protection and he was in "grafve danger."Kris Herzog, owner of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, who used to work with Kirk, had warned him. He said his team believed Kirk’s security was “not even close" to what it should have been. “Everyone in my group felt that his security was not even close to what it should be and he was in grave danger of being shot and killed at one of his upcoming events," Herzog told The Mirror. “I told him that a sniper would probably go for a headshot, which means it was of critical importance to have the ballistic glass," Herzog explained. &nbsp;“My prediction of his murder has come true," Herzog told the Daily Mail, adding, “sadly he never got back to me."&nbsp;Trump declares Charlie Kirk a martyr&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-he-s-going-to-be-wearing-all-black-dispatch-audio-reveals-description-of-charlie-kirk-s-assassin-1757603968836">‘He’s going to be wearing ALL BLACK...’: Dispatch audio reveals description of Charlie Kirk's assassin</a>&nbsp;US President Donald Trump declared his ally Charlie Kirk a martyr in a video message on September 11. He said, "To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. Charlie inspired millions, and tonight, all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror. Charlie was a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of open debate and the country that he loved so much, the United States of America. He fought for liberty, democracy, justice, and the American people. He's a martyr for truth and freedom, and there's never been anyone who was so respected by youth. Charlie was also a man of deep, deep faith. And we take comfort in the knowledge that he is now at peace with God in heaven.”

Kris Herzog, owner of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, who used to work with Kirk, had warned him. He said his team believed Kirk security was not even close to what it should have been.

Donald Trump's ally Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead in Utah on September 10, was warned that there was a "100 per cent" chance he would be killed. His security agency warned him that he did not have enough protection and he was in "grafve danger." Kris Herzog, owner of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, who used to work with Kirk, had warned him. He said his team believed Kirk’s security was “not even close" to what it should have been. “Everyone in my group felt that his security was not even close to what it should be and he was in grave danger of being shot and killed at one of his upcoming events," Herzog told The Mirror. “I told him that a sniper would probably go for a headshot, which means it was of critical importance to have the ballistic glass," Herzog explained. “My prediction of his murder has come true," Herzog told the Daily Mail, adding, “sadly he never got back to me." Trump declares Charlie Kirk a martyr Also read: ‘He’s going to be wearing ALL BLACK...’: Dispatch audio reveals description of Charlie Kirk's assassin US President Donald Trump declared his ally Charlie Kirk a martyr in a video message on September 11. He said, "To my great fellow Americans, I am filled with grief and anger at the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah. Charlie inspired millions, and tonight, all who knew him and loved him are united in shock and horror. Charlie was a patriot who devoted his life to the cause of open debate and the country that he loved so much, the United States of America. He fought for liberty, democracy, justice, and the American people. He's a martyr for truth and freedom, and there's never been anyone who was so respected by youth. Charlie was also a man of deep, deep faith. And we take comfort in the knowledge that he is now at peace with God in heaven.”

Kris Herzog, owner of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, who used to work with Kirk, had warned him. He said his team believed Kirk’s security was “not even close" to what it should have been.

Was Charlie Kirk warned of his assassination? His security said he was in 'grave danger'

Donald Trump ally Charlie Kirk was warned before his shooting that he would be 100 per cent killed.  Kris Herzog, owner of The Bodyguard Group of Beverly Hills, who used to work with Kirk had warned him. 

'I told him that...': Charlie Kirk was warned he would be '100% killed,' was in 'grave danger'

The White House honoured the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “fearless patriot” in a video tribute after his assassination at Utah Valley University during his speaking tour. The White House on Friday evening shared a moving video as a tribute to Kirk, calling him a “fearless patriot” whose unwavering faith and love for America defined his life. The tribute highlighted his message of faith and activism with an assorted collection of clips of Kirk’s past speeches. “In loving memory of Charlie Kirk, a fearless patriot &amp; man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to America,” the official White House account posted on X, along with select clips of Kirk quoting scripture and speaking at Turning Point USA events.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In loving memory of Charlie Kirk, a fearless patriot &amp; man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to America. &quot;It&#39;s bigger than you, I want you to remember that... It&#39;s bigger than me - you are here to make somebody else&#39;s life better, the pursuit of liberty &amp; freedom.&quot;❤️ <a href="https://t.co/3Xrf5dcFlP">pic.twitter.com/3Xrf5dcFlP</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1966635919911321869?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;&nbsp;The 31-year-old co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday while launching his “American Comeback” speaking tour at Utah Valley University. His killing has shocked political circles across the country, drawing reactions from both supporters and critics.&nbsp;The White House video featured a prominent Kirk quote: “It’s bigger than you, I want you to remember that it’s bigger than me—you are here to make somebody else’s life better, the pursuit of liberty &amp; freedom.”&nbsp;The tribute comes after President Donald Trump, a longtime ally of Kirk, praised the activist as a “warrior for America” during a Fox News interview. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance also joined the Kirk family earlier this week in honouring him during a sombre homecoming ceremony.&nbsp;WATCH: China's Surveillance Built on U.S. Tech: Report<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-s-surveillance-built-on-u-s-tech-report-1757766906160/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Kirk, a native of Illinois, rose to prominence as a college-aged activist and quickly became one of the most recognisable figures on the American right. Through Turning Point USA, he built a national movement of young conservatives, frequently appearing on cable news and headlining rallies across the country.&nbsp;Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on aggravated murder and firearm charges in Charlie Kirk’s killing. Court records say he opposed Kirk’s views. Robinson, unaffiliated politically, is an inactive voter with no recent election participation.

Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster and ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Trump was the first to announce Kirk died after he was transported to a local hospital.

The White House honoured the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “fearless patriot” in a video tribute after his assassination at Utah Valley University during his speaking tour. The White House on Friday evening shared a moving video as a tribute to Kirk, calling him a “fearless patriot” whose unwavering faith and love for America defined his life. The tribute highlighted his message of faith and activism with an assorted collection of clips of Kirk’s past speeches. “In loving memory of Charlie Kirk, a fearless patriot & man of unwavering faith who dedicated his life to America,” the official White House account posted on X, along with select clips of Kirk quoting scripture and speaking at Turning Point USA events.

Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster and ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Trump was the first to announce Kirk died after he was transported to a local hospital.

White House calls Charlie Kirk a ‘fearless patriot’, shares video tribute | WATCH

The man named David posted on X saying he was shouting USA to create a distraction that might help save lives.

Tyler Robinson: Mystery bearded man who was 'cheering' Charlie Kirk's shooting claims...

US President Donald Trump on Saturday exhorted NATO allies to adopt strong measures to pressure Moscow by stopping to buy Russian oil and imposing 50 to 100 per cent tariffs on China until Russia halts its war against Ukraine. Trump addressed “all NATO nations, and the world” in a lengthy post on Truth Social, and said that Washington was prepared to foist major sanctions on Russia but only if European partners halted purchases of Russian oil and joined in coordinated action.Trump wrote, “As you know, NATO’s commitment to win has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking! It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia. Anyway, I am ready to ‘go’ when you are. Just say when?”&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;He added that NATO should levy punitive tariffs on China, which “has a strong control, and even grip, over Russia, and these powerful Tariffs will break that grip.”&nbsp;The high, punitive tariffs should remain in force until the war ends and be “fully withdrawn” on restoration of peace, he added.&nbsp;Trump claimed that his proposal was a way to end what he called a “deadly, but ridiculous war”. He again insisted the conflict would never have started if he were in charge, and called it “Biden’s and Zelenskyy’s war.”“If NATO does as I say, the war will end quickly… If not, you are just wasting my time, and the time, energy, and money of the United States,” said Trump.&nbsp;Earlier, Trump had called on the European Union (EU) to hit China and India with tariffs of up to 100% to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.He made the demand during a meeting between US and EU officials last Tuesday while discussing options to increase economic pressure on Russia.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH: Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Claims It Downed 137 Drones, Attacks Russian Energy Facilities<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-ukraine-claims-it-downed-137-drones-attacks-russian-energy-facilities-1757762445216/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-ukraine-claims-it-downed-137-drones-attacks-russian-energy-facilities-1757762445216/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump, who previously boasted repeatedly that he would end the Ukraine conflict on “day one” of becoming US president, has been struggling to broker a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv, while Russia intensified strikes on Ukraine.

Although the EU said it would end its dependency on Russian energy, around 19% of its natural gas imports still come from there. If the EU does impose the tariffs on China and India, it would mark a change to its approach of attempting to isolate Russia with sanctions rather than levies.

US President Donald Trump on Saturday exhorted NATO allies to adopt strong measures to pressure Moscow by stopping to buy Russian oil and imposing 50 to 100 per cent tariffs on China until Russia halts its war against Ukraine. Trump addressed “all NATO nations, and the world” in a lengthy post on Truth Social, and said that Washington was prepared to foist major sanctions on Russia but only if European partners halted purchases of Russian oil and joined in coordinated action. Trump wrote, “As you know, NATO’s commitment to win has been far less than 100%, and the purchase of Russian Oil, by some, has been shocking! It greatly weakens your negotiating position, and bargaining power, over Russia. Anyway, I am ready to ‘go’ when you are. Just say when?”

Although the EU said it would end its dependency on Russian energy, around 19% of its natural gas imports still come from there. If the EU does impose the tariffs on China and India, it would mark a change to its approach of attempting to isolate Russia with sanctions rather than levies.

Trump tells NATO nations to stop buying Russian oil, impose 50–100% tariffs on China to stop Ukraine War

Robinson is arrested on the charges of aggravated murder, and it is believed that he acted alone, as reported by The New York Post. 


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