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Nearly a week after the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=+Cybertruck+" rel="dofollow"> Tesla Cybertruck explosion</a> outside the Trump International Hotel, the Las Vegas police said that Matthew Livelsberger used generative AI, including ChatGPT to plan the attack.&nbsp;
A review of Livelsberger's searches through ChatGPT indicates that he was looking for information on explosive targets, the speed at which certain rounds of ammunition would travel and whether fireworks were legal in Arizona.&nbsp;
Last week, officials said that Livelsberger left notes saying the explosion was a stunt meant to be a "wake-up call" for the nation's troubles.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives,&rdquo; the soldier wrote.
&ldquo;We are the United States of America, the best country people to ever exist! But right now we are terminally ill and headed toward collapse,&rdquo; the note further read.
<h2>'Concerning moment'</h2>
Kevin McMahill, sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, said the use of generative AI was a "game-changer", adding that the department was sharing information with other law enforcement agencies.&nbsp;
&ldquo;This is the first incident that I&rsquo;m aware of on US soil where ChatGPT is utilised to help an individual build a particular device,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a concerning moment.&rdquo;
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Moreover, he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written a 'manifesto' detailing a conspiracy theory regarding Chinese drones, the US investigators said.&nbsp;
Livelsberger, a US Army Special Forces soldier, carried out the explosion outside the Trump International Hotel on January 1.&nbsp;
The explosion caused minor injuries to seven people.&nbsp;
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The law enforcement officials said Livelsberger harboured no ill will towards US President-elect Donald Trump as in one of his notes, he said, the country needed to 'rally around' him and Tesla boss Elon Musk.
(With inputs from agencies)

World, trending: Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, said the use of generative AI was a "game-changer," adding that it is a "concerning moment". 

Nearly a week after the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump International Hotel, the Las Vegas police said that Matthew Livelsberger used generative AI, including ChatGPT to plan the attack. A review of Livelsberger's searches through ChatGPT indicates that he was looking for information on explosive targets, the speed at which certain rounds of ammunition would travel and whether fireworks were legal in Arizona. Last week, officials said that Livelsberger left notes saying the explosion was a stunt meant to be a "wake-up call" for the nation's troubles. Also read: Explosives discovered at New Orleans attacker's home, say officials “Americans only pay attention to spectacles and violence. What better way to get my point across than a stunt with fireworks and explosives,” the soldier wrote. “We are the United States of America, the best country people to ever exist! But right now we are terminally ill and headed toward collapse,” the note further read. 'Concerning moment' Kevin McMahill, sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, said the use of generative AI was a "game-changer", adding that the department was sharing information with other law enforcement agencies. “This is the first incident that I’m aware of on US soil where ChatGPT is utilised to help an individual build a particular device,” he said. “It’s a concerning moment.” Also read: New Orleans terror attack victims' stories: 'He said he'll be alright, but...' Moreover, he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and had written a 'manifesto' detailing a conspiracy theory regarding Chinese drones, the US investigators said. Livelsberger, a US Army Special Forces soldier, carried out the explosion outside the Trump International Hotel on January 1. The explosion caused minor injuries to seven people. Also read: US Cybertruck blast: Suspect had PTSD; wrote manifesto alleging 'China drone conspiracy' The law enforcement officials said Livelsberger harboured no ill will towards US President-elect Donald Trump as in one of his notes, he said, the country needed to 'rally around' him and Tesla boss Elon Musk. (With inputs from agencies)

ChatGPT used to plan Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump hotel, say US police

As US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his proposal to make Canada the 51st state of the US multiple times since his electoral victory, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected Trump's threats, saying that there isn't "a snowball's chance in hell" that Canada would become part of America.&nbsp;
Earlier on Tuesday, Trump, while delivering his remarks at Mar-a-Lago, said that he would consider using "economic force" to join Canada and the US together.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Canada and the United States: that would be really something,&rdquo; he said during the press conference.
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Trudeau rejected threats made by the US President-elect that America could use "economic force" to annex its closest ally.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other&rsquo;s biggest trading and security partner,&rdquo; Trudeau said in a social media post.&nbsp;
Earlier at Palm Beach, Trump said, "You get rid of the artificially drawn line and you take a look at what that looks like and it would also be much better national security. Don't forget: We basically protect Canada."
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Further criticising the US spending on Canadian goods, Trump said that the country is still not obligated to support its closest neighbour economically.&nbsp;
<h2>'Complete lack of understanding'</h2>
Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly also criticised Trump's remarks, saying that they showed a "complete lack of understanding of what makes Canada a strong country."
She added that Canada will never back down in the face of threats.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Threatening Canada'</h2>
Gordon Giffin, a former US ambassador to Canada, said Trump's blustering about absorbing his northern neighbour is only a negotiating strategy to add urgency to his long-standing economic grievances.
"Threatening Canada? I guess it sounded like that, but in the final analysis, I think it's all about economics and I think he's had economic frustrations with respect to the North American economic experience since his first term," Giffin told CBC News Network.&nbsp;
He added, "Whether he means some 'acquisition' of Canada by the United States by any means? I actually don't believe that."
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<h2>'No Canadian wants to join you'</h2>
Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh defended Canada, slamming Trump's remarks.&nbsp;
"No Canadian wants to join you. We are proud Canadians. Proud of the way we take care of each other and defend our nation. Your attacks will hurt jobs on both sides of the border," he said in a social media post.&nbsp;
"You come for Canadians' jobs, Americans will pay a price," he added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau rejected threats made by the US President-elect that America could use "economic force" to annex its closest ally. 

As US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his proposal to make Canada the 51st state of the US multiple times since his electoral victory, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rejected Trump's threats, saying that there isn't "a snowball's chance in hell" that Canada would become part of America. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump, while delivering his remarks at Mar-a-Lago, said that he would consider using "economic force" to join Canada and the US together. “Canada and the United States: that would be really something,” he said during the press conference. Also read: Trump reiterates proposal to make Canada 51st State after Trudeau resigns Trudeau rejected threats made by the US President-elect that America could use "economic force" to annex its closest ally. “Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other’s biggest trading and security partner,” Trudeau said in a social media post. Earlier at Palm Beach, Trump said, "You get rid of the artificially drawn line and you take a look at what that looks like and it would also be much better national security. Don't forget: We basically protect Canada." Also read: Trump slams Biden in first remarks after Congress certifies election win. Know what he said Further criticising the US spending on Canadian goods, Trump said that the country is still not obligated to support its closest neighbour economically. 'Complete lack of understanding' Canada's Foreign Minister Melanie Joly also criticised Trump's remarks, saying that they showed a "complete lack of understanding of what makes Canada a strong country." She added that Canada will never back down in the face of threats. Also read: Who is Anita Anand, Indian-origin leader among contenders for next Canada PM? 'Threatening Canada' Gordon Giffin, a former US ambassador to Canada, said Trump's blustering about absorbing his northern neighbour is only a negotiating strategy to add urgency to his long-standing economic grievances. "Threatening Canada? I guess it sounded like that, but in the final analysis, I think it's all about economics and I think he's had economic frustrations with respect to the North American economic experience since his first term," Giffin told CBC News Network. He added, "Whether he means some 'acquisition' of Canada by the United States by any means? I actually don't believe that." Also read: Justin Trudeau resigns as Canada Prime Minister, Liberal Party leader citing ‘internal battles’ 'No Canadian wants to join you' Meanwhile, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh defended Canada, slamming Trump's remarks. "No Canadian wants to join you. We are proud Canadians. Proud of the way we take care of each other and defend our nation. Your attacks will hurt jobs on both sides of the border," he said in a social media post. "You come for Canadians' jobs, Americans will pay a price," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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Ukraine claimed on Tuesday that its forces had conducted a &ldquo;high-precision&rdquo; strike on a Russian military command post in the Kursk region during &ldquo;combat operations&rdquo;. However, Kyiv later backtracked and said it had launched fresh offensive operations in the area. &nbsp;
The Ukrainian General Staff in a statement on Telegram initially announced &ldquo;new offensive operations,&rdquo; but later edited the post, removing references to a &ldquo;new offensive&rdquo;. Instead, the revised statement framed the strike as part of ongoing &ldquo;combat operations&rdquo; by Ukrainian Defence Forces within the Kursk region.
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&ldquo;This strike is an integral part of the combat operations of units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, which conduct combat operations,&rdquo; said the updated statement.
<h2>Ukraine's alleged new offensive in Kursk</h2>
Pro-Kremlin military sources have suggested that Ukraine is mounting a powerful new offensive in Kursk, where Kyiv has maintained control of some areas since a surprise incursion in August 2024. Kyiv has not confirmed these claims, though President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (Jan 6) hinted at operations in the region during his Monday evening address.&nbsp;
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He said that they were &ldquo;maintaining a buffer zone on Russian territory&rdquo; and &ldquo;actively destroying Russian military potential there&rdquo;.
While it remains unclear whether Ukrainian forces have made significant advances, the situation in Kursk could &ldquo;factor in any negotiation that may come about in the coming year&rdquo; under incoming US President-elect Donald Trump, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday.
Trump, who takes office later this month, has pledged to initiate negotiations to end the nearly three-year war.&nbsp;
<h2>Who controls Kurakhove? Conflicting claims emerge</h2>
Meanwhile, in eastern Ukraine, the battle for Kurakhove continues. Russia claimed on Monday that it had captured the strategic town, an &ldquo;important logistics hub&rdquo; in the Donetsk region, which Moscow has sought to fully annex since 2022.
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Ukrainian forces, however, disputed the claim and, in a statement on Tuesday, asserted that fighting was still ongoing.
Victor Tregubov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia military unit, said: &ldquo;Ukrainian troops are holding on in the western part of the town, on the western outskirts of the town.&rdquo;
He also accused Russian forces of employing scorched-earth tactics and said that a &ldquo;large part of the town has been destroyed&rdquo;.
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&ldquo;They are actually trying to dismantle the town brick by brick,&rdquo; Tregubov said on national television. He added that Ukrainian troops were &ldquo;inflicting losses on them (Russian troops) so that they do not advance further&rdquo;.
Kurakhove, once home to 18,000 people, holds strategic importance due to its power station and lithium deposits.
(With inputs from agencies)

World News | Conflicting reports emerge from Kurakhove, with Russia claiming capture while Ukraine asserts ongoing battles. Meanwhile, in Kursk, reports of a new Ukrainian offensive emerge. 

Ukraine claimed on Tuesday that its forces had conducted a “high-precision” strike on a Russian military command post in the Kursk region during “combat operations”. However, Kyiv later backtracked and said it had launched fresh offensive operations in the area. The Ukrainian General Staff in a statement on Telegram initially announced “new offensive operations,” but later edited the post, removing references to a “new offensive”. Instead, the revised statement framed the strike as part of ongoing “combat operations” by Ukrainian Defence Forces within the Kursk region. Also read | Zelensky says 'strong' Trump's 'unpredictability' key to ending Ukraine-Russia war “This strike is an integral part of the combat operations of units of the Ukrainian Defence Forces, which conduct combat operations,” said the updated statement. Ukraine's alleged new offensive in Kursk Pro-Kremlin military sources have suggested that Ukraine is mounting a powerful new offensive in Kursk, where Kyiv has maintained control of some areas since a surprise incursion in August 2024. Kyiv has not confirmed these claims, though President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday (Jan 6) hinted at operations in the region during his Monday evening address. Also read | 'Inhuman terrorist act': Moscow accuses Ukraine of 'deliberately' killing Russian journalist in drone strike He said that they were “maintaining a buffer zone on Russian territory” and “actively destroying Russian military potential there”. While it remains unclear whether Ukrainian forces have made significant advances, the situation in Kursk could “factor in any negotiation that may come about in the coming year” under incoming US President-elect Donald Trump, said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday. Trump, who takes office later this month, has pledged to initiate negotiations to end the nearly three-year war. Who controls Kurakhove? Conflicting claims emerge Meanwhile, in eastern Ukraine, the battle for Kurakhove continues. Russia claimed on Monday that it had captured the strategic town, an “important logistics hub” in the Donetsk region, which Moscow has sought to fully annex since 2022. Also read | Russia vows 'retaliation' after Ukraine fires US-supplied ATACMS missiles Ukrainian forces, however, disputed the claim and, in a statement on Tuesday, asserted that fighting was still ongoing. Victor Tregubov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia military unit, said: “Ukrainian troops are holding on in the western part of the town, on the western outskirts of the town.” He also accused Russian forces of employing scorched-earth tactics and said that a “large part of the town has been destroyed”. Also read | Ukraine launches counterattack in Russia's Kursk region, says Russian Defence Ministry “They are actually trying to dismantle the town brick by brick,” Tregubov said on national television. He added that Ukrainian troops were “inflicting losses on them (Russian troops) so that they do not advance further”. Kurakhove, once home to 18,000 people, holds strategic importance due to its power station and lithium deposits. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine backtracks on Kursk 'new offensive' claims; Russia says captured key town Kurakhove

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 7) said that when he was in power there were no wars, stressing that "I'm going into a world that's burning." He slammed President Joe Biden's negotiating tactics with Ukraine for the situation.&nbsp;
"Now I'm going into a world that's burning," Trump said while delivering his first remarks as certified election winner.&nbsp;
He said this in reference to the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. Trump said that Russia's war in Ukraine is &ldquo;much more complicated&rdquo; now and that it could escalate further.&nbsp;
&ldquo;That war could escalate to be much worse than it is right now,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;
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<h2>&lsquo;Gulf of Mexico should be called Gulf of America&rsquo;</h2>
Trump further said that the Gulf of Mexico should instead be called the &ldquo;Gulf of America&rdquo; as he continues his expansionist streak, saying that it is "appropriate".&nbsp;
However, he did not mention how he would make the renaming happen.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory. What a beautiful name. And it&rsquo;s appropriate,&rdquo; Trump said.&nbsp;
He further blamed Mexico for undocumented migration and threatened tariffs on both of America&rsquo;s continental neighbours.
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"Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country," he said.&nbsp;
He further warned that the US is going to put "very serious tariffs on Mexico and Canada."&nbsp;
"They can stop them. And we&rsquo;re going to put very serious tariffs on Mexico and Canada, because Canada, they come through Canada too, and the drugs that are coming through are at record numbers, record numbers. So we&rsquo;re going to make up for that by putting tariffs on Mexico and Canada, substantial tariffs," he said.&nbsp;
<h2>'All hell will break out'</h2>
Trump warned that if hostages still being held in Gaza are not released by the time he is inaugurated on January 20, &ldquo;all hell will break out in the Middle East.&rdquo;
He said that it would not be good for Hamas, stressing that there should have never been the October 7 attack.&nbsp;
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"It will not be good for Hamas and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone. All hell will break out. I don&rsquo;t have to say anymore, but that&rsquo;s what it is,&rdquo; Trump said, adding that &ldquo;there should have never been&rdquo; the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
<h2>'Looking at' possibility of pardoning Jan 6 rioters</h2>
The president-elect said that he was "looking at" the possibility of pardoning January 6 rioters who are charged with violent offences.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Well, we&rsquo;re looking at it, and we have other people in there,&rdquo; Trump said when a reporter asked, "You said on your first day of office you were going to pardon January 6th defendants. Are you planning to pardon those who were charged with violent offences?&rdquo;
&ldquo;People that were doing some bad things weren&rsquo;t prosecuted, and people that didn&rsquo;t even walk into the building are in jail right now. So, we&rsquo;ll be looking at the whole thing. But I&rsquo;ll be making major pardons, yes," Trump further said.&nbsp;
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<h2>Biden 'trying to make the transition difficult'&nbsp;</h2>
Further slamming US President Biden, Trump said the Biden administration is &ldquo;trying everything they can to make it more difficult&rdquo; and is seeking to &ldquo;block the reforms of the American people and that they voted for.&rdquo;&nbsp;
&ldquo;Remember, this is a man that said he wants to transition to be smooth,&rdquo; he said of President Joe Biden. &ldquo;Well, you don&rsquo;t do the kind of things&mdash;you don&rsquo;t have a judge working real hard to try and embarrass you.&rdquo;
<h2>Trump satisfied with Meta's move</h2>
Trump said Facebook-parent Meta's abrupt policy shift on content moderation, including ending fact-checking in the US, was "probably" motivated by his threats against CEO Mark Zuckerberg.&nbsp;
While speaking to reporters, he expressed satisfaction with the new move.&nbsp;
When asked if he believed it was a response to his threats against Zuckerberg, Trump said, "Probably, yeah."
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: Donald Trump further blamed Mexico for undocumented migration and threatened tariffs on both of America’s continental neighbours, Mexico and Canada. 

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday (Jan 7) said that when he was in power there were no wars, stressing that "I'm going into a world that's burning." He slammed President Joe Biden's negotiating tactics with Ukraine for the situation. "Now I'm going into a world that's burning," Trump said while delivering his first remarks as certified election winner. He said this in reference to the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. Trump said that Russia's war in Ukraine is “much more complicated” now and that it could escalate further. “That war could escalate to be much worse than it is right now,” he said. Also read: US Federal Judge temporarily blocks special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump cases ‘Gulf of Mexico should be called Gulf of America’ Trump further said that the Gulf of Mexico should instead be called the “Gulf of America” as he continues his expansionist streak, saying that it is "appropriate". However, he did not mention how he would make the renaming happen. “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory. What a beautiful name. And it’s appropriate,” Trump said. He further blamed Mexico for undocumented migration and threatened tariffs on both of America’s continental neighbours. Also read: Trump Jr arrives in Greenland, shares video featuring 'mini statue of Donald Trump'. Netizens react "Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country," he said. He further warned that the US is going to put "very serious tariffs on Mexico and Canada." "They can stop them. And we’re going to put very serious tariffs on Mexico and Canada, because Canada, they come through Canada too, and the drugs that are coming through are at record numbers, record numbers. So we’re going to make up for that by putting tariffs on Mexico and Canada, substantial tariffs," he said. 'All hell will break out' Trump warned that if hostages still being held in Gaza are not released by the time he is inaugurated on January 20, “all hell will break out in the Middle East.” He said that it would not be good for Hamas, stressing that there should have never been the October 7 attack. Also read: Biden's offshore drilling ban: Why can't Trump undo it? Read to know "It will not be good for Hamas and it will not be good, frankly, for anyone. All hell will break out. I don’t have to say anymore, but that’s what it is,” Trump said, adding that “there should have never been” the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel. 'Looking at' possibility of pardoning Jan 6 rioters The president-elect said that he was "looking at" the possibility of pardoning January 6 rioters who are charged with violent offences. “Well, we’re looking at it, and we have other people in there,” Trump said when a reporter asked, "You said on your first day of office you were going to pardon January 6th defendants. Are you planning to pardon those who were charged with violent offences?” “People that were doing some bad things weren’t prosecuted, and people that didn’t even walk into the building are in jail right now. So, we’ll be looking at the whole thing. But I’ll be making major pardons, yes," Trump further said. Also read: Hush money case: Judge rejects Trump’s plea to delay sentencing Biden 'trying to make the transition difficult' Further slamming US President Biden, Trump said the Biden administration is “trying everything they can to make it more difficult” and is seeking to “block the reforms of the American people and that they voted for.” “Remember, this is a man that said he wants to transition to be smooth,” he said of President Joe Biden. “Well, you don’t do the kind of things—you don’t have a judge working real hard to try and embarrass you.” Trump satisfied with Meta's move Trump said Facebook-parent Meta's abrupt policy shift on content moderation, including ending fact-checking in the US, was "probably" motivated by his threats against CEO Mark Zuckerberg. While speaking to reporters, he expressed satisfaction with the new move. When asked if he believed it was a response to his threats against Zuckerberg, Trump said, "Probably, yeah." (With inputs from agencies)

Trump slams Biden in first remarks after Congress certifies election win. Know what he said

Donald Trump has succeeded in temporarily blocking the release of a report by outgoing special counsel Jack Smith. Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday (Jan 7) issued an order preventing the US Justice Department from releasing the report following Smith's prosecution of the president-elect for his attempts to overturn election results and his withholding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago compound.
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<h2>Judge Cannon's order</h2>
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that the release of the report should be blocked while the ongoing legal battle plays out. She said that her order &ldquo;remains in effect until three days after resolution by the Eleventh Circuit of the Emergency Motion, unless the Eleventh Circuit orders otherwise&rdquo;.
The classified documents case against Trump remains open in the appeals court.
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Judge Cannon, in her order, noted that she makes no determination on when the report is to be released but leaves the entire matter to the appeals court to decide.
<h2>Trump's looming inauguration</h2>
The legal battle unfolds just weeks before Trump's second-term inauguration, intensifying scrutiny over Smith's investigations. czzzz
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<h2>The importance of the report</h2>
Special counsels are obligated under DOJ regulations to produce reports detailing their findings and decisions.
Smith has announced that he plans to resign before Trump's inauguration on January 20, and in a court filing on Tuesday, he said he was preparing a &ldquo;two-volume confidential report&rdquo; for Attorney General Merrick Garland.&nbsp;
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World | US Federal Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily halts the release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith on Donald Trump's cases, pending appeals court decision.

Donald Trump has succeeded in temporarily blocking the release of a report by outgoing special counsel Jack Smith. Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday (Jan 7) issued an order preventing the US Justice Department from releasing the report following Smith's prosecution of the president-elect for his attempts to overturn election results and his withholding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago compound. Also read | Trump slams Biden in his first remarks after Congress certifies election win. Know what he said Judge Cannon's order Federal Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that the release of the report should be blocked while the ongoing legal battle plays out. She said that her order “remains in effect until three days after resolution by the Eleventh Circuit of the Emergency Motion, unless the Eleventh Circuit orders otherwise”. The classified documents case against Trump remains open in the appeals court. Also read | Jean-Marie Le Pen, controversial France far-right leader, dies at 96. Who was he? Judge Cannon, in her order, noted that she makes no determination on when the report is to be released but leaves the entire matter to the appeals court to decide. Trump's looming inauguration The legal battle unfolds just weeks before Trump's second-term inauguration, intensifying scrutiny over Smith's investigations. czzzz Also read | Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, urges Brits to 'ignore him'. Here's why The importance of the report Special counsels are obligated under DOJ regulations to produce reports detailing their findings and decisions. Smith has announced that he plans to resign before Trump's inauguration on January 20, and in a court filing on Tuesday, he said he was preparing a “two-volume confidential report” for Attorney General Merrick Garland. (With inputs from agencies)

US Federal Judge temporarily blocks special counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump cases

Billionaire <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/x-suspends-journalist-for-debunking-conspiracy-that-elon-musks-fan-account-is-musk-himself-heres-what-billionaire-says-8599377">Elon Musk</a> took a dig at the UK government as he shared a personal tale of his grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, who was British. Musk said his grandmother was a working woman and survived poverty during the Great Depression and World War II. He said that she was a great part of his childhood and was "very strict". The post became controversial when the Tesla CEO said, "My Nana was one of the poor working-class girls with no one to protect her who might have been abducted in present-day Britain."&nbsp;
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My British grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, was an important part of my childhood. She was very strict, but also kind and I could always count on her. She grew up very poor in England during the Great Depression only to be bombed in WW2. To earn money for food, she cleaned&hellip;
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The post came after Musk slammed the present UK government's approach to handling child grooming gangs. In his post on X, Musk wrote, "She grew up&nbsp;very poor in England during the Great Depression only to be bombed in World War II. To earn money for food, she cleaned houses, leaving me with a lasting respect for those who do so."&nbsp;
Musk has talked about his grandmother multiple times before. His grandmother was born in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, in August 1923 and married Walter Musk in 1944. She later moved to South Africa.&nbsp;
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Musk has accused the Keir Starmer government of being "complicit in the mass rapes in exchange for votes".&nbsp;
The accusations by Trump revolve around child sex abuse cases, known as the Rotherham grooming scandal that shook the UK and the world in 2014 after a report was published on it. The report found that around 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013.
Musk has called out Starmer and King Charles III to dissolve the UK parliament and order fresh elections. However, Starmer denied Musk's accusations and has accused Musk of spreading "lies and misinformation".
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World | Trending: Musk fondly recalls his childhood, highlighting his grandmother's significant influence during those formative years, emphasising how her presence shaped his upbringing and values.

Billionaire Elon Musk took a dig at the UK government as he shared a personal tale of his grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, who was British. Musk said his grandmother was a working woman and survived poverty during the Great Depression and World War II. He said that she was a great part of his childhood and was "very strict". The post became controversial when the Tesla CEO said, "My Nana was one of the poor working-class girls with no one to protect her who might have been abducted in present-day Britain." Also read | South Korea's transport minister to resign over deadly plane crash incident My British grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, was an important part of my childhood. She was very strict, but also kind and I could always count on her. She grew up very poor in England during the Great Depression only to be bombed in WW2. To earn money for food, she cleaned… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2025 The post came after Musk slammed the present UK government's approach to handling child grooming gangs. In his post on X, Musk wrote, "She grew up very poor in England during the Great Depression only to be bombed in World War II. To earn money for food, she cleaned houses, leaving me with a lasting respect for those who do so." Musk has talked about his grandmother multiple times before. His grandmother was born in Mossley Hill, Liverpool, in August 1923 and married Walter Musk in 1944. She later moved to South Africa. Also read | South Korean court re-issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Musk has accused the Keir Starmer government of being "complicit in the mass rapes in exchange for votes". The accusations by Trump revolve around child sex abuse cases, known as the Rotherham grooming scandal that shook the UK and the world in 2014 after a report was published on it. The report found that around 1,400 children were sexually exploited in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013. Musk has called out Starmer and King Charles III to dissolve the UK parliament and order fresh elections. However, Starmer denied Musk's accusations and has accused Musk of spreading "lies and misinformation". Also read | Trump Jr arrives in Greenland, shares video featuring 'mini statue of Donald Trump'. Netizens react (With inputs from agencies)

In fresh jibe at Starmer, Musk says his British grandmother might have been abducted in present UK

Economist and &nbsp;Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who previously served as the governor of the Bank of Canada, has expressed his desire to run for the next Canada PM race.&nbsp;
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In news from other parts of the world, a powerful earthquake jolted Tibet near the Nepalese border on Tuesday (Jan 7), bringing down several buildings and claiming the lives of 126 people, wounding 130 others, reported state media.
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South Korea's transport minister said on Tuesday he intends to step down, taking responsibility for the deadly crash of a Boeing jet operated by Jeju Air on December 29, 2024.
Jeju Air 7C2216, which departed the Thai capital of Bangkok for Muan in southwestern South Korea, belly-landed and overshot the regional airport's runway, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment.
"I feel heavy responsibility for this disaster," Park Sang-woo told a press briefing.
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He said he would try to find the right time to resign after addressing the current situation.
The transport ministry also said it will swiftly improve the safety of airport landing systems that experts said contributed to the catastrophic accident that killed 179 people on board.
Air safety experts have said the embankment, designed to prop up the "localizer" antenna used to guide landings in poor visibility, was too rigid and too close to the end of the runway.
<h2>&lsquo;Safety measures were not sufficient&rsquo;</h2>
Joo Jong-wan, the deputy transport minister for civil aviation, acknowledged that safety measures were not sufficient when building the embankment but said they were done in line with regulations in Korea and overseas.
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The police are investigating how the embankment was constructed, he said. The police last week raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of their investigation into the crash.
Feathers were found on one of the engines recovered from the crash scene, the lead investigator Lee Seung-yeol said, adding that video footage showed that there was a bird strike on one of the engines.
Two of the Korean investigators Monday left for the United States to recover and analyse a flight data recorder that was damaged during the crash with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.
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The flight data recorder, along with a cockpit voice recorder, are the two black boxes that contain key information about the crash.
Lee said it will take three days to extract files from the flight data recorder, and another two days to do preliminary analysis of basic information such as whether one or two engines failed.
It remains unanswered why the aircraft did not deploy its landing gear and what led the pilot to apparently rush into a second attempt at landing after telling air traffic control the plane had suffered a bird strike and declaring an emergency.
Experts say bird strikes do not typically cause landing gear to malfunction.
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Investigators on Saturday compiled the complete transcript from the cockpit voice recorder recovered from the wreckage of the Jeju airplane and will discuss whether to disclose it or not.
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World: "I feel heavy responsibility for this disaster," Park told a press briefing. He said he would try to find the right time to resign after addressing the current situation.

South Korea's transport minister said on Tuesday he intends to step down, taking responsibility for the deadly crash of a Boeing jet operated by Jeju Air on December 29, 2024. Jeju Air 7C2216, which departed the Thai capital of Bangkok for Muan in southwestern South Korea, belly-landed and overshot the regional airport's runway, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment. "I feel heavy responsibility for this disaster," Park Sang-woo told a press briefing. Also read: South Korea plane crash: A look at the last moments of the Jeju Air flight that killed 179 He said he would try to find the right time to resign after addressing the current situation. The transport ministry also said it will swiftly improve the safety of airport landing systems that experts said contributed to the catastrophic accident that killed 179 people on board. Air safety experts have said the embankment, designed to prop up the "localizer" antenna used to guide landings in poor visibility, was too rigid and too close to the end of the runway. ‘Safety measures were not sufficient’ Joo Jong-wan, the deputy transport minister for civil aviation, acknowledged that safety measures were not sufficient when building the embankment but said they were done in line with regulations in Korea and overseas. Also read: Jeju Air CEO banned from leaving South Korea after fatal crash, say police The police are investigating how the embankment was constructed, he said. The police last week raided Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of their investigation into the crash. Feathers were found on one of the engines recovered from the crash scene, the lead investigator Lee Seung-yeol said, adding that video footage showed that there was a bird strike on one of the engines. Two of the Korean investigators Monday left for the United States to recover and analyse a flight data recorder that was damaged during the crash with the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. Also read: South Korea plane crash | Tears, empty desks: Office mourns death of five colleagues in Jeju Air accident The flight data recorder, along with a cockpit voice recorder, are the two black boxes that contain key information about the crash. Lee said it will take three days to extract files from the flight data recorder, and another two days to do preliminary analysis of basic information such as whether one or two engines failed. It remains unanswered why the aircraft did not deploy its landing gear and what led the pilot to apparently rush into a second attempt at landing after telling air traffic control the plane had suffered a bird strike and declaring an emergency. Experts say bird strikes do not typically cause landing gear to malfunction. Also read: South Korea plane crash: Govt orders emergency airline inspections after Jeju Air disaster claims 179 lives Investigators on Saturday compiled the complete transcript from the cockpit voice recorder recovered from the wreckage of the Jeju airplane and will discuss whether to disclose it or not. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Korea's transport minister to resign over deadly plane crash

South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil.
The former star prosecutor has refused questioning three times after his bungled December 3 martial law decree plunged South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades.
As anti-graft officials and police got a fresh warrant from the same court that issued the first order, Yoon was believed to be holed up in his residence surrounded by hundreds of guards preventing his detention.
"The arrest warrant re-requested for the suspect Yoon was issued today in the afternoon," the Joint Investigation Headquarters said in a statement.&nbsp;
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Seoul Western District Court declined to confirm when contacted by AFP.
The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which is leading the probe into the president, has kept secret the length of the second warrant it requested after an initial seven-day warrant expired at the end of Monday.
If investigators are able to detain Yoon, he would become the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested.
But they would only have 48 hours to either request another arrest warrant, in order to keep him in detention or be forced to release him.
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Yoon's legal team did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Tuesday.
But after news of the fresh warrant broke, Yoon supporters said they would descend on his residence in the capital Seoul to rally around the impeached leader.
"We just heard that the new warrant was issued by the court. We are heading to Yoon's residence right now. Those living in the countryside will join us in the early morning as well," Rhee Kang-san, 35, told AFP.
Opposition party lawmaker Youn Kun-young told local media Yoon's residence was "turning into a fortress", claiming guards were installing barbed wire and vehicle barricades.
<h2>'Liability'&nbsp;</h2>
The anti-graft officials have sought more time and help because of the difficulties they have faced, including being met by hundreds of security forces when they entered Yoon's presidential residence on Friday.
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Yoon is being investigated on charges of insurrection and, if formally arrested and convicted, faces prison or, at worst, the death penalty.&nbsp;
His lawyers have repeatedly said the initial warrant was "unlawful", pledging to take further legal action against it.&nbsp;
They have argued the CIO lacks the authority to investigate because insurrection is not included in the list of offences it can probe.
South Korea has found itself in uncharted territory regardless of the outcome of Yoon's case&mdash;its sitting president will either be arrested or he will have evaded court-ordered detention.
Experts said the chances of Yoon's arrest were rising.
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"I assume that the arrest will happen. A number of conservative politicians already disowned Yoon -- to them now, he is more of a liability rather than an asset," Vladimir Tikhonov, professor of Korean studies at the University of Oslo, told AFP.
The new warrant has left those opposed to Yoon more positive that he will be brought to justice.
"We will all stand together in this fight. I truly hope for Yoon's arrest," said Bae Hoon, 46, who had stayed in front of Yoon's residence for two nights in frigid weather.
<h2>'Heartbroken'&nbsp;</h2>
CIO chief Oh Dong-woon apologised on Tuesday for the failed first arrest attempt, saying he was "heartbroken".
He also said he was unsure if Yoon was still inside the presidential residence.
"I am considering various possibilities," he said in response to a lawmaker when asked if Yoon had fled.
Yoon's presidential guards refused to budge during a six-hour standoff at his residence on Friday.
The CIO was set up less than four years ago and has fewer than 100 staff, who are yet to prosecute a single case.
South Korea's opposition Democratic Party told AFP on Monday it had submitted a legal complaint against acting president Choi Sang-mok for "dereliction of duty" after he failed to support Yoon's arrest as they requested.
South Korea's Constitutional Court has slated January 14 for the start of Yoon's impeachment trial, which would proceed in his absence if he does not attend.
Local media reported that he was likely to appear on the opening day, but Yoon's lawyer told AFP his appearance was still "undecided".
Former presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Park Geun-hye never appeared for their impeachment trials in 2004 and 2016-2017 respectively.
The court has up to 180 days from December 14, when the court received the case, to determine whether to dismiss Yoon or restore him as president.
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World: The former star prosecutor has refused questioning three times after his bungled December 3 martial law decree plunged South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades.

South Korean anti-graft investigators secured a new court-ordered arrest warrant Tuesday for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil. The former star prosecutor has refused questioning three times after his bungled December 3 martial law decree plunged South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades. As anti-graft officials and police got a fresh warrant from the same court that issued the first order, Yoon was believed to be holed up in his residence surrounded by hundreds of guards preventing his detention. "The arrest warrant re-requested for the suspect Yoon was issued today in the afternoon," the Joint Investigation Headquarters said in a statement. Also read: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warns new missile will 'reliably contain any rival' Seoul Western District Court declined to confirm when contacted by AFP. The Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which is leading the probe into the president, has kept secret the length of the second warrant it requested after an initial seven-day warrant expired at the end of Monday. If investigators are able to detain Yoon, he would become the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested. But they would only have 48 hours to either request another arrest warrant, in order to keep him in detention or be forced to release him. Also read: South Korea: Investigators to seek extension of Yoon's arrest warrant Yoon's legal team did not immediately respond to a request for comment late Tuesday. But after news of the fresh warrant broke, Yoon supporters said they would descend on his residence in the capital Seoul to rally around the impeached leader. "We just heard that the new warrant was issued by the court. We are heading to Yoon's residence right now. Those living in the countryside will join us in the early morning as well," Rhee Kang-san, 35, told AFP. Opposition party lawmaker Youn Kun-young told local media Yoon's residence was "turning into a fortress", claiming guards were installing barbed wire and vehicle barricades. 'Liability' The anti-graft officials have sought more time and help because of the difficulties they have faced, including being met by hundreds of security forces when they entered Yoon's presidential residence on Friday. Also read: US top diplomat Blinken arrives in Seoul as impeached President Yoon fights arrest over martial law bid Yoon is being investigated on charges of insurrection and, if formally arrested and convicted, faces prison or, at worst, the death penalty. His lawyers have repeatedly said the initial warrant was "unlawful", pledging to take further legal action against it. They have argued the CIO lacks the authority to investigate because insurrection is not included in the list of offences it can probe. South Korea has found itself in uncharted territory regardless of the outcome of Yoon's case—its sitting president will either be arrested or he will have evaded court-ordered detention. Experts said the chances of Yoon's arrest were rising. Also read: South Korea political crisis: Thousands brave snow to rally for, against impeached President Yoon "I assume that the arrest will happen. A number of conservative politicians already disowned Yoon -- to them now, he is more of a liability rather than an asset," Vladimir Tikhonov, professor of Korean studies at the University of Oslo, told AFP. The new warrant has left those opposed to Yoon more positive that he will be brought to justice. "We will all stand together in this fight. I truly hope for Yoon's arrest," said Bae Hoon, 46, who had stayed in front of Yoon's residence for two nights in frigid weather. 'Heartbroken' CIO chief Oh Dong-woon apologised on Tuesday for the failed first arrest attempt, saying he was "heartbroken". He also said he was unsure if Yoon was still inside the presidential residence. "I am considering various possibilities," he said in response to a lawmaker when asked if Yoon had fled. Yoon's presidential guards refused to budge during a six-hour standoff at his residence on Friday. The CIO was set up less than four years ago and has fewer than 100 staff, who are yet to prosecute a single case. South Korea's opposition Democratic Party told AFP on Monday it had submitted a legal complaint against acting president Choi Sang-mok for "dereliction of duty" after he failed to support Yoon's arrest as they requested. South Korea's Constitutional Court has slated January 14 for the start of Yoon's impeachment trial, which would proceed in his absence if he does not attend. Local media reported that he was likely to appear on the opening day, but Yoon's lawyer told AFP his appearance was still "undecided". Former presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Park Geun-hye never appeared for their impeachment trials in 2004 and 2016-2017 respectively. The court has up to 180 days from December 14, when the court received the case, to determine whether to dismiss Yoon or restore him as president. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

South Korean court re-issues arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon

As Elon Musk continues to stir political tensions in the UK with his inciting social media posts, his father, Errol Musk, has a piece of advice for those frustrated by the billionaire's commentary: &ldquo;Tell him to get lost.&rdquo;
<h2>What did Elon Musk's father say?</h2>
In an interview with LBC Radio, Errol Musk downplayed his son's influence, stating, &ldquo;He&rsquo;s just a person&hellip; hundreds of thousands of people are tweeting the same things or saying the same things as he is.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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&ldquo;So I wouldn't just because he's a person that stands out more that they can knock him or just don't listen to him, that's all,&rdquo; he said, adding &ldquo;I'd say don't worry about it. Tell him to get lost.&rdquo;
When probed on why the SpaceX CEO was so invested in UK politics, the senior Musk said that his son has a deep connection to England.
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<h2>Musk and UK politics &nbsp;</h2>
The controversy began when Musk used X to criticise UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's over &ldquo;Pakistan grooming gangs scandal,&rdquo; alleging that during his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions (2008&ndash;2013) &ldquo;Starmer was complicit in the rape of Britain when he was head of Crown Prosecution for 6 years&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Musk also voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson and called for King Charles to dissolve parliament.&nbsp;
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Starmer, meanwhile, accused Musk of &ldquo;whipping up intimidation,&rdquo; and said that the SpaceX CEO was &ldquo;desperate for attention&rdquo;. Highlighting threats against ministers, including Labour MP Jess Phillips, the British PM stated that &ldquo;a line has been crossed.&rdquo; He also slammed Musk for &ldquo;cheerleading Tommy Robinson,&rdquo; calling it a &ldquo;playbook&rdquo; designed to incite violence and distraction.
&ldquo;Those who are cheerleading Tommy Robinson are not interested in justice. They're supporting a man who went to prison for nearly collapsing a grooming case, a gang grooming case.&rdquo;
&ldquo;These are people who are trying to get some vicarious thrill from street violence that people like Tommy Robinson promote,&rdquo; he added.
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Labour MP Paul Waugh also criticised the politicisation of child sexual exploitation cases, stating, &ldquo;The name of Rochdale has been used and abused by outsiders who treat child rape as a political game - rather than an appalling crime that needs urgent action.&rdquo; &nbsp;
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&mdash; Paul Waugh MP (@paulwaugh) <a href="https://twitter.com/paulwaugh/status/1876418492146327716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Reports suggest Musk is considering donating up to $100 million to Britain's Reform Party, a significant sum in the context of UK political donations. This raises concerns about how his wealth could reshape political dynamics. Critics argue Musk's financial clout makes his opinions more than just rhetoric, with the potential to influence political outcomes directly.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: Elon Musk's controversial remarks on UK politics, including criticism of PM Keir Starmer and support for Tommy Robinson, have sparked significant public debate. 

As Elon Musk continues to stir political tensions in the UK with his inciting social media posts, his father, Errol Musk, has a piece of advice for those frustrated by the billionaire's commentary: “Tell him to get lost.” What did Elon Musk's father say? In an interview with LBC Radio, Errol Musk downplayed his son's influence, stating, “He’s just a person… hundreds of thousands of people are tweeting the same things or saying the same things as he is.” Also read | X suspends journalist for debunking conspiracy that Elon Musk's fan account is Musk himself. Here's what billionaire says “So I wouldn't just because he's a person that stands out more that they can knock him or just don't listen to him, that's all,” he said, adding “I'd say don't worry about it. Tell him to get lost.” When probed on why the SpaceX CEO was so invested in UK politics, the senior Musk said that his son has a deep connection to England. Also read | Jean-Marie Le Pen, controversial France far-right leader, dies at 96. Who was he? Musk and UK politics The controversy began when Musk used X to criticise UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's over “Pakistan grooming gangs scandal,” alleging that during his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions (2008–2013) “Starmer was complicit in the rape of Britain when he was head of Crown Prosecution for 6 years”. Musk also voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson and called for King Charles to dissolve parliament. Also read | After Germany, France accuses Elon Musk of 'direct intervention' in elections; Norway PM terms it 'worrying' Starmer, meanwhile, accused Musk of “whipping up intimidation,” and said that the SpaceX CEO was “desperate for attention”. Highlighting threats against ministers, including Labour MP Jess Phillips, the British PM stated that “a line has been crossed.” He also slammed Musk for “cheerleading Tommy Robinson,” calling it a “playbook” designed to incite violence and distraction. “Those who are cheerleading Tommy Robinson are not interested in justice. They're supporting a man who went to prison for nearly collapsing a grooming case, a gang grooming case.” “These are people who are trying to get some vicarious thrill from street violence that people like Tommy Robinson promote,” he added. Also read | Canada PM race: 'Rock star' central banker Mark Carney considering to run for top job Labour MP Paul Waugh also criticised the politicisation of child sexual exploitation cases, stating, “The name of Rochdale has been used and abused by outsiders who treat child rape as a political game - rather than an appalling crime that needs urgent action.” The name of Rochdale has been used and abused by outsiders who treat child rape as a political game - rather than an appalling crime that needs urgent action. pic.twitter.com/L0ZC5wBe10 — Paul Waugh MP (@paulwaugh) January 7, 2025 Reports suggest Musk is considering donating up to $100 million to Britain's Reform Party, a significant sum in the context of UK political donations. This raises concerns about how his wealth could reshape political dynamics. Critics argue Musk's financial clout makes his opinions more than just rhetoric, with the potential to influence political outcomes directly. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, urges Brits to ‘ignore him’. Here's why

The world's tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, shared a glimpse of her travelling experiences, revealing the challenges she faces while flying.&nbsp;
With a height of 7 feet 0.7 inches (215.16 cm), Gelgi faces unique challenges during air travel and needs customised arrangements to make her travel comfortable and safe.&nbsp;
Guinness World Records shared a video of Gelgi, which she documented on her journey with Turkish Airlines as she travelled to the US and the UK.&nbsp;
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To make her travel safe and comfortable, Gelgi was assisted by airline staff to board the plane while lying flat on a stretcher.
Flying on a stretcher provides her back support on a flat surface. The airline removed six seats from the aircraft and installed a custom stretcher for her comfort.&nbsp;
Flying on a stretcher allows her to board a plane and enjoy her flight while keeping her back on a flat surface.
To allow Ms Gelgi to travel while lying down, Turkish Airlines removed six seats from the aircraft and installed a custom stretcher, ensuring the support and comfort she needed.
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"How does the world's tallest woman travel and visit her friends? Turkish Airlines provided Rumeysa's flight for her recent adventures to the US and UK," the video caption read by Guinness World Records.
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Further, to make her journey memorable, the airline's in-hour chef and crew surprised her with a chocolate cake to celebrate her first time in the clouds.&nbsp;
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<h2>Reason behind her special treatment?</h2>
Gelgi in a comment, revealed that she has scoliosis, a condition characterized by severe spinal curvature, and has undergone surgery to implant two long rods and 30 screws in her spine.&nbsp;
Due to this, flying on a stretcher is the safest and only viable option for her.
Her incredible height is due to a condition named Weaver syndrome. The syndrome causes accelerated growth and remarkably advanced bone age.&nbsp;
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Moreover, it also causes limited mobility of the joints, instability when walking, and difficulties in breathing and swallowing, according to Guinness World Records.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World, trending: With a height of 7 feet 0.7 inches, Rumeysa Gelgi faces unique challenges during air travel and needs customised arrangements to make her travel comfortable and safe. 

The world's tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, shared a glimpse of her travelling experiences, revealing the challenges she faces while flying. With a height of 7 feet 0.7 inches (215.16 cm), Gelgi faces unique challenges during air travel and needs customised arrangements to make her travel comfortable and safe. Guinness World Records shared a video of Gelgi, which she documented on her journey with Turkish Airlines as she travelled to the US and the UK. Also read: Abu Dhabi creates Guinness world records with largest fireworks and drone show on New Year To make her travel safe and comfortable, Gelgi was assisted by airline staff to board the plane while lying flat on a stretcher. Flying on a stretcher provides her back support on a flat surface. The airline removed six seats from the aircraft and installed a custom stretcher for her comfort. Flying on a stretcher allows her to board a plane and enjoy her flight while keeping her back on a flat surface. To allow Ms Gelgi to travel while lying down, Turkish Airlines removed six seats from the aircraft and installed a custom stretcher, ensuring the support and comfort she needed. Also read: Ayodhya set two Guinness World Records with 2.5 mn lit diyas and over 1000 people performing aarti together "How does the world's tallest woman travel and visit her friends? Turkish Airlines provided Rumeysa's flight for her recent adventures to the US and UK," the video caption read by Guinness World Records. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guinness World Records (@guinnessworldrecords) Further, to make her journey memorable, the airline's in-hour chef and crew surprised her with a chocolate cake to celebrate her first time in the clouds. Also read: Texas woman sets Guinness World Record by donating over 2,600 litres of breastmilk Reason behind her special treatment? Gelgi in a comment, revealed that she has scoliosis, a condition characterized by severe spinal curvature, and has undergone surgery to implant two long rods and 30 screws in her spine. Due to this, flying on a stretcher is the safest and only viable option for her. Her incredible height is due to a condition named Weaver syndrome. The syndrome causes accelerated growth and remarkably advanced bone age. Also read: Teenager enters Guinness World Records for largest feet and hands Moreover, it also causes limited mobility of the joints, instability when walking, and difficulties in breathing and swallowing, according to Guinness World Records. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: World's tallest woman Rumeysa Gelgi reveals her unique travel experience

Jean-Marie Le Pen, a controversial figure in French politics, died aged 96 on Tuesday (Jan 7).&nbsp;
The aged leader had been in a care home for several weeks and died &ldquo;surrounded by his loved ones,&rdquo; said his family in a statement.
<h2>Who was Jean-Marie Le Pen?</h2>
Le Pen was the co-founder of France's far-right National Front party, later renamed the National Rally (RN).
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A controversial figure, Le Pen is infamously considered the far-right bogeyman of French politics.
Born in the port of La Trinite-sur-Mer in the western Brittany region on June 20, 1928, Jean-Marie Le Pen was the son of a seamstress and a fisherman.
Le Pen lost his father during a fishing boat accident during World War II and soon enlisted for service in two wars in French colonies&mdash;the First Indochina War (1946-1954) in Vietnam, and then in Algeria War (1954-1962).&nbsp;
He also took part in the Franco-British military expedition to seize the Suez Canal (1956) and even joined forces a few years later to keep Algeria French.
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<h2>Jean-Marie Le Pen's political career</h2>
Shortly after returning from Algeria, Jean-Marie Le Pen entered politics and was elected to parliament in 1956, becoming France's youngest MP at the age of 27.&nbsp;
In 1972, he co-founded the National Front (FN), billed as a &ldquo;national, social and popular&rdquo; party. In 2015, his daughter Marion Anne Perrine &ldquo;Marine&rdquo; Le Pen (the current deputy of the French National Assembly) kicked him out of FN, now called the National Rally (RN).
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He ran for president in 1974 and again in 1988, 1995, 2002, and 2007. In 2002, he made it to the run-offs, the second round of the presidential elections, ultimately won by Jacques Chirac.
<h2>Why is Jean-Marie Le Pen a controversial figure?</h2>
The far-right leader is known for his anti-Semitism remarks, which also got him booted from the political party he founded.
The controversial personality was accused and even convicted several times in France and abroad of xenophobia and antisemitism. His infamous statements include coining the term &ldquo;Sida&iuml;que&rdquo; for &ldquo;person infected with AIDS,&rdquo; who he advocated should be put in forced isolation away from society.
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He also made numerous provocative statements about the Holocaust, which he repeatedly referred to as a mere &ldquo;detail&rdquo; of history.
&ldquo;I ask myself several questions. I'm not saying the gas chambers didn't exist. I haven't seen them myself. I haven't particularly studied the question. But I believe it's just a detail in the history of World War II,&rdquo; he said in September 1987. His remark earned him the nickname the &ldquo;Devil of the Republic,&rdquo; along with a string of convictions for anti-Semitism and racism.
<h2>Tributes pour in</h2>
Taking to X, French PM Fran&ccedil;ois Bayrou paid tribute to the departed leader and said: &ldquo;Beyond the controversies that were his favorite weapon and the necessary confrontations on the substance, JM Le Pen will have been a figure of French political life. We knew, by fighting him, what a fighter he was.&rdquo;
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Au-del&agrave; des pol&eacute;miques qui &eacute;taient son arme pr&eacute;f&eacute;r&eacute;e et des affrontements n&eacute;cessaires sur le fond, JM Le Pen aura &eacute;t&eacute; une figure de la vie politique fran&ccedil;aise. On savait, en le combattant, quel combattant il &eacute;tait.
&mdash; Fran&ccedil;ois Bayrou (@bayrou) <a href="https://twitter.com/bayrou/status/1876614189072126422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, Jordan Bardella, RN party chief and the right-hand man of Marine Le Pen, posted: &ldquo;As a soldier in the French army in Indochina and Algeria, as a tribune of the people in the National Assembly and the European Parliament, he always served France and defended its identity and sovereignty.&rdquo;
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Jean-Marie Le Pen est mort. Engag&eacute; sous l&rsquo;uniforme de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e fran&ccedil;aise en Indochine et en Alg&eacute;rie, tribun du peuple &agrave; l&rsquo;Assembl&eacute;e nationale et au Parlement europ&eacute;en, il a toujours servi la France, d&eacute;fendu son identit&eacute; et sa souverainet&eacute;. Je pense aujourd&rsquo;hui avec tristesse &agrave;&hellip;
&mdash; Jordan Bardella (@J_Bardella) <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Bardella/status/1876602748688576586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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World, Trending | Jean-Marie Le Pen passed away at 96, leaving a controversial legacy marked by his divisive political career. Here's all you need to know about him.

Jean-Marie Le Pen, a controversial figure in French politics, died aged 96 on Tuesday (Jan 7). The aged leader had been in a care home for several weeks and died “surrounded by his loved ones,” said his family in a statement. Who was Jean-Marie Le Pen? Le Pen was the co-founder of France's far-right National Front party, later renamed the National Rally (RN). Also read | Jean-Marie Le Pen, historic France far-right leader, dies at 96 A controversial figure, Le Pen is infamously considered the far-right bogeyman of French politics. Born in the port of La Trinite-sur-Mer in the western Brittany region on June 20, 1928, Jean-Marie Le Pen was the son of a seamstress and a fisherman. Le Pen lost his father during a fishing boat accident during World War II and soon enlisted for service in two wars in French colonies—the First Indochina War (1946-1954) in Vietnam, and then in Algeria War (1954-1962). He also took part in the Franco-British military expedition to seize the Suez Canal (1956) and even joined forces a few years later to keep Algeria French. Also read | Awkward moment on camera: Republican Senator's husband refuses to shake hands with Kamala Harris, internet reacts Jean-Marie Le Pen's political career Shortly after returning from Algeria, Jean-Marie Le Pen entered politics and was elected to parliament in 1956, becoming France's youngest MP at the age of 27. In 1972, he co-founded the National Front (FN), billed as a “national, social and popular” party. In 2015, his daughter Marion Anne Perrine “Marine” Le Pen (the current deputy of the French National Assembly) kicked him out of FN, now called the National Rally (RN). Also read | Macron aims to pick new French PM 'within 48 hours' He ran for president in 1974 and again in 1988, 1995, 2002, and 2007. In 2002, he made it to the run-offs, the second round of the presidential elections, ultimately won by Jacques Chirac. Why is Jean-Marie Le Pen a controversial figure? The far-right leader is known for his anti-Semitism remarks, which also got him booted from the political party he founded. The controversial personality was accused and even convicted several times in France and abroad of xenophobia and antisemitism. His infamous statements include coining the term “Sidaïque” for “person infected with AIDS,” who he advocated should be put in forced isolation away from society. Also read | Who is Francois Bayrou? The new French PM set to battle the political chaos He also made numerous provocative statements about the Holocaust, which he repeatedly referred to as a mere “detail” of history. “I ask myself several questions. I'm not saying the gas chambers didn't exist. I haven't seen them myself. I haven't particularly studied the question. But I believe it's just a detail in the history of World War II,” he said in September 1987. His remark earned him the nickname the “Devil of the Republic,” along with a string of convictions for anti-Semitism and racism. Tributes pour in Taking to X, French PM François Bayrou paid tribute to the departed leader and said: “Beyond the controversies that were his favorite weapon and the necessary confrontations on the substance, JM Le Pen will have been a figure of French political life. We knew, by fighting him, what a fighter he was.” Au-delà des polémiques qui étaient son arme préférée et des affrontements nécessaires sur le fond, JM Le Pen aura été une figure de la vie politique française. On savait, en le combattant, quel combattant il était. — François Bayrou (@bayrou) January 7, 2025 Meanwhile, Jordan Bardella, RN party chief and the right-hand man of Marine Le Pen, posted: “As a soldier in the French army in Indochina and Algeria, as a tribune of the people in the National Assembly and the European Parliament, he always served France and defended its identity and sovereignty.” Jean-Marie Le Pen est mort. Engagé sous l’uniforme de l’armée française en Indochine et en Algérie, tribun du peuple à l’Assemblée nationale et au Parlement européen, il a toujours servi la France, défendu son identité et sa souveraineté. Je pense aujourd’hui avec tristesse à… — Jordan Bardella (@J_Bardella) January 7, 2025 “Today I am thinking with sadness of his family, his loved ones, and of course of Marine whose mourning must be respected,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Jean-Marie Le Pen, controversial France far-right leader, dies at 96. Who was he?

Hamas official Osama Hamdan threatened US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying that he would be prosecuted for his role in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=gaza+war+" rel="dofollow">Gaza war</a>, calling him "a partner in the war of extermination".&nbsp;
Hamas politburo member Hamdan stressed that Blinken's partnership in the crimes will be pursued legally, The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
&ldquo;His statements are misleading and we do not trust them, and his partnership in the crimes against our people will be pursued legally,&rdquo; Hamdan threatened.&nbsp;
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US top diplomat Blinken, in an interview with The New York Times, blamed Hamas for the failure to reach a hostage release agreement with Israel.&nbsp;
&ldquo;What we&rsquo;ve seen time and again is Hamas not concluding a deal that it should have concluded,&rdquo; Blinken said.
&ldquo;Why there hasn&rsquo;t been a unanimous chorus around the world for Hamas to put down its weapons, to give up the hostages, to surrender &mdash; I don&rsquo;t know what the answer is to that. Israel, on various occasions, has offered safe passage to Hamas&rsquo;s leadership and fighters out of Gaza. Where is the world? Where is the world saying, Yeah, do that! End this! Stop the suffering of people that you brought on!,&rdquo; he said.
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Hamdan continued that negotiations with Israel have proven that the only way to achieve rights for the Palestinians is by force.&nbsp;
Moreover, Blinken said in the interview that the US does not believe that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, although he says that there were times when Israel was not &ldquo;doing enough&rdquo; to allow in humanitarian assistance.
Hamdan further stressed that Hamas is determined to stop the aggression, adding that "for the enemy to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and for relief and reconstruction to be without Israeli conditions."
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&ldquo;We hope that this will be achieved as soon as possible," Hamdan added.&nbsp;
<h2>Call for national committee to manage Gaza</h2>
Hamdan called for a "national committee" to manage Gaza and "block the path of every corrupt argument that seeks to oppress our people."&nbsp;
Notably, Hamas and Israel have been negotiating on the potential deal in Qatar, however, the progress has been slow.&nbsp;
Hamdan said Hamas hopes that Syria &ldquo;will remain in the position of resistance&rdquo; due to Israel&rsquo;s control of the Golan Heights and beyond. &ldquo;One of the most important values ​​launched by Al-Aqsa Flood [the Hamas name for the October 7, 2023, terror onslaught] is that peoples will not be liberated except through resistance.&rdquo;
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Middle East: Hamas politburo member Osama Hamdan stressed that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's partnership in the crimes will be pursued legally, The Times of Israel reported.

Hamas official Osama Hamdan threatened US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, saying that he would be prosecuted for his role in the Gaza war, calling him "a partner in the war of extermination". Hamas politburo member Hamdan stressed that Blinken's partnership in the crimes will be pursued legally, The Times of Israel reported. “His statements are misleading and we do not trust them, and his partnership in the crimes against our people will be pursued legally,” Hamdan threatened. Also read: US top diplomat Blinken warned Netanyahu, Biden would not visit Israel if he won't allow aid into Gaza US top diplomat Blinken, in an interview with The New York Times, blamed Hamas for the failure to reach a hostage release agreement with Israel. “What we’ve seen time and again is Hamas not concluding a deal that it should have concluded,” Blinken said. “Why there hasn’t been a unanimous chorus around the world for Hamas to put down its weapons, to give up the hostages, to surrender — I don’t know what the answer is to that. Israel, on various occasions, has offered safe passage to Hamas’s leadership and fighters out of Gaza. Where is the world? Where is the world saying, Yeah, do that! End this! Stop the suffering of people that you brought on!,” he said. Also read: West Asia crisis: Antony Blinken warns against triggering further conflicts in Syria Hamdan continued that negotiations with Israel have proven that the only way to achieve rights for the Palestinians is by force. Moreover, Blinken said in the interview that the US does not believe that Israel is carrying out genocide in Gaza, although he says that there were times when Israel was not “doing enough” to allow in humanitarian assistance. Hamdan further stressed that Hamas is determined to stop the aggression, adding that "for the enemy to withdraw from the Gaza Strip, and for relief and reconstruction to be without Israeli conditions." Also read: US Secretary of State Blinken meets with Lebanon’s PM amid rising Israel-Hezbollah tensions “We hope that this will be achieved as soon as possible," Hamdan added. Call for national committee to manage Gaza Hamdan called for a "national committee" to manage Gaza and "block the path of every corrupt argument that seeks to oppress our people." Notably, Hamas and Israel have been negotiating on the potential deal in Qatar, however, the progress has been slow. Hamdan said Hamas hopes that Syria “will remain in the position of resistance” due to Israel’s control of the Golan Heights and beyond. “One of the most important values launched by Al-Aqsa Flood [the Hamas name for the October 7, 2023, terror onslaught] is that peoples will not be liberated except through resistance.” Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas official threatens to take legal action against US diplomat Blinken for 'partnership' in Israeli crimes

Amid the speculation of US President-elect Donald Trump's administration planning to take Greenland under US territory, his eldest son Donald Trump Jr arrived in the Danish territory on Tuesday (Jan 7). Trump Jr shared a video on his X account from the helicopter with the caption, "Greenland coming in hot&hellip; well, actually, really really cold!!!!" But what caught people's attention was a mini statue of Trump in the aircraft.&nbsp;
An X user replied to Trump Jr, &ldquo;Close the deal!" with one replying, "Making Greenland Great! Let's go! Stay warm."
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Greenland coming in hot&hellip; well, actually, really really cold!!!! <a href="https://t.co/IhLKVOfYVM">pic.twitter.com/IhLKVOfYVM</a>
&mdash; Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1876624138174976459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
&ldquo;The pilot look's like he LOVES his job!&rdquo; another wrote.
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After Trump Jr's announcement of visiting Greenland, the island's government issued a statement saying the visit was "private" and not official. The statement claimed that no official will be meeting with Trump Jr.&nbsp;
Mininguaq Kleist, permanent secretary for the Greenland foreign affairs department, told The Associated Press that Trump Jr has planned to stay on the island for only 4-5 hours.&nbsp;
Trump Jr's visit came after the upcoming US President expressed his desire to acquire Greenland (an autonomous territory, part of the Kingdom of Denmark).&nbsp;
The visit is also crucial as Greenland's Prime Minister M&uacute;te Egede called for independence from Denmark in his New Year's speech.&nbsp;
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<h2>Why has Trump Jr gone to Greenland?&nbsp;</h2>
As per the reports, Trump Jr visited Greenland for a day to shoot videos for his podcast.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I am hearing that the people of Greenland are &lsquo;MAGA.&rsquo; My son, Don Jr., and various representatives will be travelling there to visit some of the most magnificent areas and sights,&rdquo; President-elect Donald Trump posted on his social media site on Monday night, referring to his &ldquo;Make America Great Again&rdquo; movement," a person familiar with the situation has been reported saying by the Voice of America.&nbsp;
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"Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation,&rdquo; Trump wrote. &ldquo;We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside world. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!&rdquo; the source further added.&nbsp;
Trump Jr came into the headlines during the 2024 presidential election campaign as he played a vital role in selecting an official for Trump's upcoming term in the White House.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World | trending: The interaction on X reflects ongoing interest and humour around the idea of purchasing Greenland, a topic that gained attention during Trump's presidency.

Amid the speculation of US President-elect Donald Trump's administration planning to take Greenland under US territory, his eldest son Donald Trump Jr arrived in the Danish territory on Tuesday (Jan 7). Trump Jr shared a video on his X account from the helicopter with the caption, "Greenland coming in hot… well, actually, really really cold!!!!" But what caught people's attention was a mini statue of Trump in the aircraft. An X user replied to Trump Jr, “Close the deal!" with one replying, "Making Greenland Great! Let's go! Stay warm." Greenland coming in hot… well, actually, really really cold!!!! pic.twitter.com/IhLKVOfYVM — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025 “The pilot look's like he LOVES his job!” another wrote. Also read | Canada PM race: 'Rock star' central banker Mark Carney considering to run for top job After Trump Jr's announcement of visiting Greenland, the island's government issued a statement saying the visit was "private" and not official. The statement claimed that no official will be meeting with Trump Jr. Mininguaq Kleist, permanent secretary for the Greenland foreign affairs department, told The Associated Press that Trump Jr has planned to stay on the island for only 4-5 hours. Trump Jr's visit came after the upcoming US President expressed his desire to acquire Greenland (an autonomous territory, part of the Kingdom of Denmark). The visit is also crucial as Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede called for independence from Denmark in his New Year's speech. Also read | Two death row inmates turn down Biden's pardon, choose death sentence instead. Here's why Why has Trump Jr gone to Greenland? As per the reports, Trump Jr visited Greenland for a day to shoot videos for his podcast. “I am hearing that the people of Greenland are ‘MAGA.’ My son, Don Jr., and various representatives will be travelling there to visit some of the most magnificent areas and sights,” President-elect Donald Trump posted on his social media site on Monday night, referring to his “Make America Great Again” movement," a person familiar with the situation has been reported saying by the Voice of America. Also read | UK bans XL Bully dog, people opt for THIS breed known as 'killing machine' "Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation,” Trump wrote. “We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside world. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” the source further added. Trump Jr came into the headlines during the 2024 presidential election campaign as he played a vital role in selecting an official for Trump's upcoming term in the White House. Also read | Meta to toss out factcheckers, reduce censorship and restore 'free expression' (With inputs from agencies)

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More and more politicians in Canada are eyeing to become the next prime minister after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday.
The latest to join the PM race is economist and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who served as the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England (BoE).
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In a statement quoted by Bloomberg, Carney said he would be considering the decision to become prime minister "closely with my family over the coming days."
<h2>A long contender for prime&nbsp;minister's post</h2>
Carney, 59, is often regarded as a "rock star" central banker. He had worked as an adviser for Trudeau.&nbsp;
Carney has long been considered a contender for the PM's post.&nbsp;
During his tenure as the governor of the Bank of Canada (from 2007-2013), and the BoE (from 2013-2020), Carney played an influential role.
A recent report by BBC said that Carney also led efforts to support the UK economy through its exit from the European Union and the outbreak of Covid.
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But his knowledge is not just limited to the world of economics. The 59-year-old is currently serving as the United Nations (UN) special envoy for climate action and finance.
<h2>What do opinion polls suggest?</h2>
Carney&rsquo;s supporters see him as having the experience to guide Canada through a period of instability.&nbsp;
Days before Justin Trudeau announced his decision to step down, opinion polls suggested that Carney was in second place among candidates likely to replace Trudeau.
Speculations about the 59-year-old seeking high office grew in recent months as Trudeau&rsquo;s popularity plummeted amid record inflation, an acute housing crisis, high food prices, and voter fatigue.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Liberal Party leader Mark Carney has long been considered a contender for the PM's post. Carney’s supporters see him as having the experience to guide Canada through a period of instability. 

More and more politicians in Canada are eyeing to become the next prime minister after Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. The latest to join the PM race is economist and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney, who served as the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England (BoE). Also read | THIS fast food joint in Canada slashes burger prices to celebrate Trudeau's resignation: Reports In a statement quoted by Bloomberg, Carney said he would be considering the decision to become prime minister "closely with my family over the coming days." A long contender for prime minister's post Carney, 59, is often regarded as a "rock star" central banker. He had worked as an adviser for Trudeau. Carney has long been considered a contender for the PM's post. During his tenure as the governor of the Bank of Canada (from 2007-2013), and the BoE (from 2013-2020), Carney played an influential role. A recent report by BBC said that Carney also led efforts to support the UK economy through its exit from the European Union and the outbreak of Covid. Also read | Who is Anita Anand, Indian-origin leader among contenders for next Canada PM? But his knowledge is not just limited to the world of economics. The 59-year-old is currently serving as the United Nations (UN) special envoy for climate action and finance. What do opinion polls suggest? Carney’s supporters see him as having the experience to guide Canada through a period of instability. Days before Justin Trudeau announced his decision to step down, opinion polls suggested that Carney was in second place among candidates likely to replace Trudeau. Speculations about the 59-year-old seeking high office grew in recent months as Trudeau’s popularity plummeted amid record inflation, an acute housing crisis, high food prices, and voter fatigue. (With inputs from agencies)

Canada PM race: 'Rock star' central banker Mark Carney considering to run for top job

Two of the 37 death row inmates US President Joe Biden pardoned last month are refusing the commutation of their death sentences to life sentences. The two men, as per NBC News, have taken the unusual stance of refusing to sign paperwork that would spare them from the death chamber.&nbsp;
Who are the two men, and why are they choosing the death sentence? Here's all you need to know.
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<h2>Who are the two death row inmates turning down clemency?</h2>
Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, two death row inmates lodged at the US Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana, have filed emergency motions in federal court in the state's southern district against the clemency.
On December 30, 2024, the two men filed emergency motions seeking to block Biden's pardon that would commute their death sentences to life in prison without parole.
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Shannon Agofsky, along with his brother Joseph Agofsky, was accused of murdering Dan Short, an Oklahoma bank president, before stealing $71,000 from his bank. In 1989, he was convicted of the crime. In 2001, he was convicted of stomping to death Luther Plant, a fellow inmate, and in 2004, a jury recommended the death sentence.
Len Davis is a former New Orleans police officer. In 1996, he was convicted for orchestrating the murder of Kim Groves, who had filed a civil rights complaint against him over the beating of a young man, Nathan Norwood, by Davis' partner, Sammie Williams. He was sentenced to death in April 1996, a sentence that was reversed subsequently. However, in October 2005, a subsequent jury once again chose the death penalty for him.
<h2>Why are they saying no to the pardon?</h2>
As per the report, the two death row inmates believe that accepting the commutation would put them at a legal disadvantage. How? The two men are seeking to appeal their cases and claim innocence; accepting the commutation could be taken as an admission of guilt.
In death penalty cases, courts take claims of error very seriously given the life-and-death situation, and an appeal could potentially earn them acquittal.&nbsp;
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While the likelihood of success isn't that great, Agofsky, as per the NBC News report, says he does not want to risk the additional scrutiny.
&ldquo;To commute his sentence now, while the defendant has active litigation in court, is to strip him of the protection of heightened scrutiny. This constitutes an undue burden, and leaves the defendant in a position of fundamental unfairness, which would decimate his pending appellate procedures,&rdquo; states his court filing.
Meanwhile, Davis, in his filing, said that he &ldquo;has always maintained that having a death sentence would draw attention to the overwhelming misconduct&rdquo; he alleges against the Justice Department.
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<h2>Can they refuse clemency?</h2>
According to a US Supreme Court verdict from 1927, a President of the United States has the power to grant reprieves and pardons, and the &ldquo;convict's consent is not required&rdquo; for them.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Discover why two death row inmates, Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, are refusing President Biden's clemency, choosing to stay on death row instead of life imprisonment.

Two of the 37 death row inmates US President Joe Biden pardoned last month are refusing the commutation of their death sentences to life sentences. The two men, as per NBC News, have taken the unusual stance of refusing to sign paperwork that would spare them from the death chamber. Who are the two men, and why are they choosing the death sentence? Here's all you need to know. Also read | Who are the three death row inmates Joe Biden didn't pardon? Here's all you need to know. Who are the two death row inmates turning down clemency? Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, two death row inmates lodged at the US Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana, have filed emergency motions in federal court in the state's southern district against the clemency. On December 30, 2024, the two men filed emergency motions seeking to block Biden's pardon that would commute their death sentences to life in prison without parole. Also read | Meta to toss out fact-checkers, reduce censorship and restore 'free expression' Shannon Agofsky, along with his brother Joseph Agofsky, was accused of murdering Dan Short, an Oklahoma bank president, before stealing $71,000 from his bank. In 1989, he was convicted of the crime. In 2001, he was convicted of stomping to death Luther Plant, a fellow inmate, and in 2004, a jury recommended the death sentence. Len Davis is a former New Orleans police officer. In 1996, he was convicted for orchestrating the murder of Kim Groves, who had filed a civil rights complaint against him over the beating of a young man, Nathan Norwood, by Davis' partner, Sammie Williams. He was sentenced to death in April 1996, a sentence that was reversed subsequently. However, in October 2005, a subsequent jury once again chose the death penalty for him. Why are they saying no to the pardon? As per the report, the two death row inmates believe that accepting the commutation would put them at a legal disadvantage. How? The two men are seeking to appeal their cases and claim innocence; accepting the commutation could be taken as an admission of guilt. In death penalty cases, courts take claims of error very seriously given the life-and-death situation, and an appeal could potentially earn them acquittal. Also read | Joe Biden officially pardons son Hunter, says 'I hope Americans will understand' While the likelihood of success isn't that great, Agofsky, as per the NBC News report, says he does not want to risk the additional scrutiny. “To commute his sentence now, while the defendant has active litigation in court, is to strip him of the protection of heightened scrutiny. This constitutes an undue burden, and leaves the defendant in a position of fundamental unfairness, which would decimate his pending appellate procedures,” states his court filing. Meanwhile, Davis, in his filing, said that he “has always maintained that having a death sentence would draw attention to the overwhelming misconduct” he alleges against the Justice Department. Also read | Donald Trump seeks dismissal of criminal conviction in hush money case, cites Hunter Biden's pardon Can they refuse clemency? According to a US Supreme Court verdict from 1927, a President of the United States has the power to grant reprieves and pardons, and the “convict's consent is not required” for them. (With inputs from agencies)

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The United Kingdom (UK) has made it illegal to own an XL Bully dog without an exemption certificate, and in response, people have turned to owning an even more dangerous breed called the Cane Corso. This Italian breed weighs up to 50 kg, belongs to the ancient Roman war dogs, and is used as a guard dog. As per The Metro, some experts call this breed a "killing machine" due to the strength and protective instincts it possesses.&nbsp;
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The breed is gradually becoming popular after it was shown to be owned by Love Island's Jack Fincham and by the English footballer Marcus Rashford. The preference is also building, as the breed does not face any particular restrictions in the UK as XL Bully. Although there is no specific data available about how many people own the breed, canine behaviour specialists claim they are being seen more often than ever.&nbsp;
The owner of Canine Instructor Academy in Suffolk, Rob Alleyne, describes the breed as "an XL bully on steroids" and claims he and his colleagues witness cane Corso on the streets more often than they used to.&nbsp;
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"It's a killing machine, and they've become much more popular now. The ban on XL bullies has just pushed people towards an even worse dog that doesn't need to be registered, and God help us if they become too popular. I certainly know my trainees are now seeing more cane corso dogs in their own training classes than they used to," he told the news outlet.&nbsp;
He said that it feels like history is repeating itself, as the same scenario had occurred for a pit bull terrier. He said that when the pitbull terrier was banned, people replaced it with another breed far more dangerous than it.&nbsp;
"They just made a new one worse than the preceding one: the XL bully. And then if we ban the cane corso, people will just go out and get something else," he told the Times.&nbsp;
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Bill Lambert, a spokesman for the Kennel Club, told The Metro: "Lots of families enjoy owning larger breeds or types of dogs, and many may now be looking for a pet that is broadly similar to an XL bully but not a banned type, without any ill intentions. Any dog can make a wonderful family pet if bred, trained, and socialised properly - and with a larger dog, owners need to understand their pet's size, strength, and exercise needs and be able to accommodate these responsibly."
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He added that such powerful dogs can be used to train people with the aim of some illicit crimes, and banning these breeds will make people find another one with more danger.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Trending: The breed in question is known for its remarkable strength, a trait that can be intimidating to some but is also what makes it an exceptional guard dog choice.

The United Kingdom (UK) has made it illegal to own an XL Bully dog without an exemption certificate, and in response, people have turned to owning an even more dangerous breed called the Cane Corso. This Italian breed weighs up to 50 kg, belongs to the ancient Roman war dogs, and is used as a guard dog. As per The Metro, some experts call this breed a "killing machine" due to the strength and protective instincts it possesses. Also read | New Orleans truck attack | Scouting city, burning Airbnb...: Here's how suspect planned the rampage The breed is gradually becoming popular after it was shown to be owned by Love Island's Jack Fincham and by the English footballer Marcus Rashford. The preference is also building, as the breed does not face any particular restrictions in the UK as XL Bully. Although there is no specific data available about how many people own the breed, canine behaviour specialists claim they are being seen more often than ever. The owner of Canine Instructor Academy in Suffolk, Rob Alleyne, describes the breed as "an XL bully on steroids" and claims he and his colleagues witness cane Corso on the streets more often than they used to. Also read | Jean-Marie Le Pen, controversial France far-right leader, dies at 96. Who was he? "It's a killing machine, and they've become much more popular now. The ban on XL bullies has just pushed people towards an even worse dog that doesn't need to be registered, and God help us if they become too popular. I certainly know my trainees are now seeing more cane corso dogs in their own training classes than they used to," he told the news outlet. He said that it feels like history is repeating itself, as the same scenario had occurred for a pit bull terrier. He said that when the pitbull terrier was banned, people replaced it with another breed far more dangerous than it. "They just made a new one worse than the preceding one: the XL bully. And then if we ban the cane corso, people will just go out and get something else," he told the Times. Also read | Awkward moment on camera: Republican Senator's husband refuses to shake hands with Kamala Harris, internet reacts Bill Lambert, a spokesman for the Kennel Club, told The Metro: "Lots of families enjoy owning larger breeds or types of dogs, and many may now be looking for a pet that is broadly similar to an XL bully but not a banned type, without any ill intentions. Any dog can make a wonderful family pet if bred, trained, and socialised properly - and with a larger dog, owners need to understand their pet's size, strength, and exercise needs and be able to accommodate these responsibly." Also read | After Germany, France accuses Elon Musk of 'direct intervention' in elections; Norway PM terms it 'worrying' He added that such powerful dogs can be used to train people with the aim of some illicit crimes, and banning these breeds will make people find another one with more danger. (With inputs from agencies)

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