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French President Emmanuel Macron is not naming the country's new prime minister for now, the news agency AFP reported late Thursday (Dec 5) citing sources. Michel Barnier resigned from the PM's post earlier on Thursday, a day after opposition lawmakers voted to topple his government.

French President Emmanuel Macron is not naming the country's new prime minister for now, the news agency AFP reported late Thursday (Dec 5) citing sources. Michel Barnier resigned from the PM's post earlier on Thursday, a day after opposition lawmakers voted to topple his government. The vote was the first successful no-confidence action since the defeat of Georges Pompidou's government in 1962 when Charles de Gaulle was president. According to the Elysee, Barnier and his ministers would remain in charge of daily business until the new government was appointed. Macron under pressure to announce new PM It is not yet known who will be the new prime minister. Macron is under pressure to pick a name fast to avoid further turmoil in France. Also read | Setback for Macron as parliament sacks PM Barnier, here’s what happens next Contemporary France's shortest-serving premier, Barnier met Macron at the Elysee Palace to submit his resignation after Wednesday's parliamentary defeat forced his government to step down. The top picks for French PM Here are some of the top picks for the PM's post whose names are circulating in French media: Sebastian Lecornu: Lecornu defected from the Republican party and rallied behind Macron's 2017 presidency, going on to become one of the president's staunchest allies. Lecornu, 38, most recently served as defence minister in Barnier's outgoing government, overseeing increases in defence spending and France’s support of military aid to Ukraine. Francois Bayrou: Bayrou's party – the Democratic Movement (MoDem) party has been a part of Macron’s ruling alliance since 2017. President Macron appointed Bayrou as justice minister but he resigned only weeks later amid an investigation into his party’s alleged fraudulent employment of parliamentary assistants. Also watch | Gravitas: France in political shambles as govt collapses × He was cleared of fraud charges this year, the news agency Reuters reported. Bernard Cazeneuve – a former PM: Cazeneuve, 61, served as the French prime minister in the final months of Francois Hollande's presidency. He was a senior member of the Socialist Party before he quit in 2022 in anger over the party’s decision to form an electoral pact with the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI). Reuters reported that choosing Cazeneuve would be designed to encourage Socialist lawmakers to move away from the alliance with LFI, Greens and Communists and to expand a centrist ruling group. His name had earlier circulated in the summer as Macron sought a prime minister following an inconclusive snap election. (With inputs from agencies)

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US President-elect Donald Trump named political ally and former Georgia senator David Perdue as his pick to be ambassador to China, a key trade partner the Republican has promised to impose punishing tariffs on.

"Tonight, I am announcing that former U.S. Senator, David Perdue, has accepted my appointment as the next United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China," Trump wrote on social media.

Perdue, 74, a business executive and politician, served as a senator for Georgia from 2015 to 2021, and failed in a bid for governor of the state in 2022.

If confirmed by the Senate, Perdue will play a key role in managing the relationship between the United States and China, the world's two largest economies.&nbsp;

A Trump ally, he backed the former president's false claims regarding alleged fraud in the 2020 presidential election, which the billionaire Republican lost to Joe Biden.

A special grand jury had recommended indicting Perdue over those claims, but the district attorney ultimately declined to charge him in that case.

Trump ignited a trade war with China during his last term, and has promised to again weaponise the use of tariffs to prioritize US manufacturing.&nbsp;

He hailed Perdue as a "loyal supporter" in his social media post, touting his business experience as making him well-suited for the diplomatic role in Beijing.

"He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China's leaders," said Trump.&nbsp;

"David has been a loyal supporter and friend, and I look forward to working with him in his new role!"

Perdue hails from a prominent Georgia business family, most widely known for their chicken industry empire.

While in the Senate, he served on the Armed Services Committee -- chairing its Sea Power subcommittee -- and on the Foreign Relations Committee.&nbsp;

He was one of the richest members of Congress, and one of its most active traders on the stock market while in office, with the New York Times in 2020 reporting the US Department of Justice had investigated him for possible insider trading.

Prosecutors did not bring charges in that case.

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US President-elect Donald Trump named political ally and former Georgia senator David Perdue as his pick to be ambassador to China, a key trade partner the Republican has promised to impose punishing tariffs on.

US President-elect Donald Trump named political ally and former Georgia senator David Perdue as his pick to be ambassador to China, a key trade partner the Republican has promised to impose punishing tariffs on. "Tonight, I am announcing that former U.S. Senator, David Perdue, has accepted my appointment as the next United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China," Trump wrote on social media. Perdue, 74, a business executive and politician, served as a senator for Georgia from 2015 to 2021, and failed in a bid for governor of the state in 2022. If confirmed by the Senate, Perdue will play a key role in managing the relationship between the United States and China, the world's two largest economies. A Trump ally, he backed the former president's false claims regarding alleged fraud in the 2020 presidential election, which the billionaire Republican lost to Joe Biden. A special grand jury had recommended indicting Perdue over those claims, but the district attorney ultimately declined to charge him in that case. Trump ignited a trade war with China during his last term, and has promised to again weaponise the use of tariffs to prioritize US manufacturing. He hailed Perdue as a "loyal supporter" in his social media post, touting his business experience as making him well-suited for the diplomatic role in Beijing. "He will be instrumental in implementing my strategy to maintain Peace in the region, and a productive working relationship with China's leaders," said Trump. "David has been a loyal supporter and friend, and I look forward to working with him in his new role!" Perdue hails from a prominent Georgia business family, most widely known for their chicken industry empire. While in the Senate, he served on the Armed Services Committee -- chairing its Sea Power subcommittee -- and on the Foreign Relations Committee. He was one of the richest members of Congress, and one of its most active traders on the stock market while in office, with the New York Times in 2020 reporting the US Department of Justice had investigated him for possible insider trading. Prosecutors did not bring charges in that case. 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.

Trump taps former Georgia senator David Perdue as US envoy to China

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TikTok faces a US ban after an appeals court on Friday rejected its challenge to a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19.

The potential ban could strain US-China relations just as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20.&nbsp;

The US government alleges TikTok allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. It also says TikTok is a conduit to spread propaganda, though China and app owner ByteDance strongly deny these claims.

But Trump has emerged as an unlikely ally, arguing that a ban would mainly benefit Meta's platforms owned by Mark Zuckerberg.

The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, would block TikTok from US app stores and web hosting services unless ByteDance sells the platform by January 19.

The case is now likely to go to the US Supreme Court.

In Friday's legal ruling, a three-judge panel rejected TikTok's main arguments that the US security concerns justifying the law were speculative.

They also disagreed that less drastic alternatives than a sale by ByteDance would solve the issues raised by the US government.

The judges also rejected the notion put forward by TikTok that the law was really about censoring content rather than security.

"This conclusion is supported by ample evidence that the Act is the least restrictive means of advancing the Government’s compelling national security interests," the judges said in their opinion.

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Trump's stance reflects broader conservative criticism of Meta for allegedly suppressing right-wing content, including Trump's ban from Facebook after the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.

It marks a reversal from Trump's first term, when he tried to ban TikTok over similar security concerns.&nbsp;

That effort got bogged down in the courts when a federal judge questioned how the move would affect free speech and blocked the initiative.

Trump's newly nominated tech policy czar David Sacks also opposes the ban as government overreach.

Trump's shift coincides with his connection to Jeff Yass, a major Republican donor with ByteDance investments.

The President-elect launched his own TikTok account in June, gaining 14.6 million followers, but hasn’t posted since Election Day.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Tiktok CEO Shou Zi Chew has sought support from Elon Musk, who has close ties with Trump.

Despite the uncertainty, TikTok's US presence continues growing.&nbsp;

The platform reported $100 million in Black Friday sales for its new shopping venture, and Emarketer projects US ad revenue will reach $15.5 billion next year, accounting for 4.5 percent of total digital ad spending in the country.

Emarketer lead Analyst Jasmine Enberg warned a ban would significantly disrupt the social media landscape, benefiting Meta, YouTube, and Snap while harming content creators and small businesses dependent on TikTok.

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TikTok faces a US ban after an appeals court on Friday rejected its challenge to a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19.

TikTok faces a US ban after an appeals court on Friday rejected its challenge to a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19. The potential ban could strain US-China relations just as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20. The US government alleges TikTok allows Beijing to collect data and spy on users. It also says TikTok is a conduit to spread propaganda, though China and app owner ByteDance strongly deny these claims. But Trump has emerged as an unlikely ally, arguing that a ban would mainly benefit Meta's platforms owned by Mark Zuckerberg. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, would block TikTok from US app stores and web hosting services unless ByteDance sells the platform by January 19. The case is now likely to go to the US Supreme Court. In Friday's legal ruling, a three-judge panel rejected TikTok's main arguments that the US security concerns justifying the law were speculative. They also disagreed that less drastic alternatives than a sale by ByteDance would solve the issues raised by the US government. The judges also rejected the notion put forward by TikTok that the law was really about censoring content rather than security. "This conclusion is supported by ample evidence that the Act is the least restrictive means of advancing the Government’s compelling national security interests," the judges said in their opinion. Also Read | BJP accuses US 'deep state' elements for targeting PM Modi, says Washington trying to 'destabilise India' Trump's stance reflects broader conservative criticism of Meta for allegedly suppressing right-wing content, including Trump's ban from Facebook after the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. It marks a reversal from Trump's first term, when he tried to ban TikTok over similar security concerns. That effort got bogged down in the courts when a federal judge questioned how the move would affect free speech and blocked the initiative. Trump's newly nominated tech policy czar David Sacks also opposes the ban as government overreach. Trump's shift coincides with his connection to Jeff Yass, a major Republican donor with ByteDance investments. The President-elect launched his own TikTok account in June, gaining 14.6 million followers, but hasn’t posted since Election Day. The Wall Street Journal reported that Tiktok CEO Shou Zi Chew has sought support from Elon Musk, who has close ties with Trump. Despite the uncertainty, TikTok's US presence continues growing. The platform reported $100 million in Black Friday sales for its new shopping venture, and Emarketer projects US ad revenue will reach $15.5 billion next year, accounting for 4.5 percent of total digital ad spending in the country. Emarketer lead Analyst Jasmine Enberg warned a ban would significantly disrupt the social media landscape, benefiting Meta, YouTube, and Snap while harming content creators and small businesses dependent on TikTok. 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.

TikTok faces US ban which could strain Beijing-Washington relations just before Trump takes office

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Israel-Hamas War: Hope Trump's Win Will Affect Situation Positively: Hamas Official

Elon Musk's star power and political clout were on display at Capitol Hill on Thursday. The world's richest man, and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, met with legislators behind closed doors to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's plans to cut government spending. Watch in for more details!

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A 23-year-old Colombian woman, who goes by the alias "The Doll", was arrested for being involved in several gangland killings, including her ex-lover. Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez has been labelled a “dangerous hitwoman” and has been linked to several high-profile murders in the municipality of Barrancabermeja.

Spanish language outlet Libertad Digital reported about the arrest on Thursday of “La Muneca” or “The Doll”. Magdalena Medio Police said that Rodriguez was arrested after she got her ex-boyfriend killed ambush-style in Piedecuesta. The woman had been working to expand her career and had&nbsp;a bunch of hitmen working for her who were terrorising people in the region.

The police report stated that Rodriguez called her ex, Deyvy Jesus and asked him to meet her over a money dispute. However, when he arrived, two men on a motorcycle gunned him down. The murder was reportedly carried out at the behest of "The Doll".

Two of her accomplices were also taken into custody. One of them was Paula Valentina Joya, a 24-year-old woman who goes by the alias “Gorda Sicaria,” or “Fat Hitwoman,” according to Libertad Digital.

“Leopoldo” was the other one who was arrested at the same time as Rodriguez. The police said they also seized a revolver and a 9-millimetre calibre pistol during the arrest. They are now working to ascertain whether the weapons were used in any of the recent killings.

Lieutenant Colonel Muaricio Herrara of the Magdalena Medio Police said, that the arrests of "alias La Muneca and alias Leopoldo" have created calm in the region. "These arrests mark progress in the dismantling of criminal structures responsible for the recent homicides,” &nbsp;according to Infobae.

The charges against "The Doll" and her accomplices are yet to be announced.

A 23-year-old Colombian woman, who goes by the alias "The Doll", was arrested for being involved in several gangland killings, including her ex-lover. Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez has been labelled a “dangerous hitwoman” and has been linked to several high-profile murders in the municipality of Barrancabermeja.

A 23-year-old Colombian woman, who goes by the alias "The Doll", was arrested for being involved in several gangland killings, including her ex-lover. Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez has been labelled a “dangerous hitwoman” and has been linked to several high-profile murders in the municipality of Barrancabermeja. Spanish language outlet Libertad Digital reported about the arrest on Thursday of “La Muneca” or “The Doll”. Magdalena Medio Police said that Rodriguez was arrested after she got her ex-boyfriend killed ambush-style in Piedecuesta. The woman had been working to expand her career and had a bunch of hitmen working for her who were terrorising people in the region. The police report stated that Rodriguez called her ex, Deyvy Jesus and asked him to meet her over a money dispute. However, when he arrived, two men on a motorcycle gunned him down. The murder was reportedly carried out at the behest of "The Doll". Two of her accomplices were also taken into custody. One of them was Paula Valentina Joya, a 24-year-old woman who goes by the alias “Gorda Sicaria,” or “Fat Hitwoman,” according to Libertad Digital. “Leopoldo” was the other one who was arrested at the same time as Rodriguez. The police said they also seized a revolver and a 9-millimetre calibre pistol during the arrest. They are now working to ascertain whether the weapons were used in any of the recent killings. Lieutenant Colonel Muaricio Herrara of the Magdalena Medio Police said, that the arrests of "alias La Muneca and alias Leopoldo" have created calm in the region. "These arrests mark progress in the dismantling of criminal structures responsible for the recent homicides,” according to Infobae. The charges against "The Doll" and her accomplices are yet to be announced.

Colombian hitwoman 'The Doll', her accomplice 'Fat Hitwoman' arrested for several murders

The Bahamas has firmly rejected former President Donald Trump’s proposal to accept third-country migrants deported from the United States. The decision comes amid concerns about the potential strain on the nation's resources and the impact on its immigration policies.

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Amidst rumours that the new Chinese defence minister had been placed under investigation for graft, Dong Jun appeared in public in Shanghai on Thursday (Dec 5) at a security forum. His appearance followed a call by Chinese President Xi Jinping a day earlier for the Chinese military to uphold stability as well as loyalty to the communist party.

Speaking at the forum focused on the Gulf of Guinea, Dong Jun said his nation was willing to cooperate with several African nations of the region, reported state news agency Xinhua.

Late last month, the Financial Times reported that Dong Jun had become China’s third defence minister in a row to be placed under investigation for alleged corruption. Dong was appointed as defence minister in December 2023, just after his predecessor Li Shangfu was removed from the post after serving for seven months.

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Both of Dong’s predecessors—Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe—were kicked out from the Communist Party for "serious violations of discipline", a euphemism for corruption.

The Communist Party released a statement at the time saying that the pair "betrayed the trust of the party and the Central Military Commission, seriously polluted the political environment of the military, and caused great damage to ... the image of its senior leaders".

Over the past year, the Chinese government has intensified its crackdown on alleged graft in the country's military.

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In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered the military to act on corruption cases and strengthen its "war preparedness".

According to a Bloomberg report, US officials said the crackdown has been intensified as the country fears that corruption could affect China's ability to wage a war.

(With inputs from agencies)

Amidst rumours that the new Chinese defence minister had been placed under investigation for graft, Dong Jun appeared in public in Shanghai on Thursday (Dec 5) at a security forum.

Amidst rumours that the new Chinese defence minister had been placed under investigation for graft, Dong Jun appeared in public in Shanghai on Thursday (Dec 5) at a security forum. His appearance followed a call by Chinese President Xi Jinping a day earlier for the Chinese military to uphold stability as well as loyalty to the communist party. Speaking at the forum focused on the Gulf of Guinea, Dong Jun said his nation was willing to cooperate with several African nations of the region, reported state news agency Xinhua. Late last month, the Financial Times reported that Dong Jun had become China’s third defence minister in a row to be placed under investigation for alleged corruption. Dong was appointed as defence minister in December 2023, just after his predecessor Li Shangfu was removed from the post after serving for seven months. Also read: Pakistan’s China Debt For Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy Both of Dong’s predecessors—Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe—were kicked out from the Communist Party for "serious violations of discipline", a euphemism for corruption. The Communist Party released a statement at the time saying that the pair "betrayed the trust of the party and the Central Military Commission, seriously polluted the political environment of the military, and caused great damage to ... the image of its senior leaders". Over the past year, the Chinese government has intensified its crackdown on alleged graft in the country's military. Watch: British Armed Forces Head Warns China Now A Nuclear Threat To The West × In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered the military to act on corruption cases and strengthen its "war preparedness". According to a Bloomberg report, US officials said the crackdown has been intensified as the country fears that corruption could affect China's ability to wage a war. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese defence minister Dong Jun makes public appearance amid reports of graft probe

The man who opened fire at a school in the US state of California, injuring two children and later killing himself has been identified, said the police on Thursday (Dec 5). &nbsp;

Glenn Litton, a 56-year-old man, opened fire at Seventh-Day Adventist school in Oroville, California, on Wednesday (Dec 6), wounding two kindergarteners and later committing suicide.&nbsp;

According to the police, Litton was a homeless man with a long history of criminal offences and mental health issues. He died on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot. The gun used in the attack is believed to have been a ghost gun – a weapon assembled from untraceable parts.&nbsp;

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Speaking about Litton’s identification, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said the gunman’s criminal record goes back to his childhood with charges of theft, fraud, and forgery. He also stole the personal identities of several people in Butte counties and started putting up credit card bills in 2002.&nbsp;

Litton was arrested for possessing several items that he planned to use for carrying out a mass attack which included but was not limited to a bulletproof vest, parts of a stun gun and search history related to explosives.&nbsp;

<h2 dir="ltr">How did Litton enter the school?</h2>

Before the attack, Litton pretended to be looking to enrol a non-existent grandson in the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists. The authorities believe this to be a ruse to gain access to the campus.&nbsp;

After travelling from the office of the school's principal, Litton walked through the school grounds toward the playground, where the shooting began, leaving two boys – Roman Mendez, six, and Elias Wolford, five, in critical condition.

They are still being treated in hospital, with the six-year-old undergoing several surgeries. Their survival has been defined by the sheriff as a "miracle" in light of the grievous nature of their injuries. 
 
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According to Litton's note, he was a "lieutenant" for the nonexistent "International Alliance," which he reportedly claimed as an excuse for shooting in retaliation for the United States' involvement in world conflicts. However, authorities found no trace of such an organisation. Sheriff Honea noted that the&nbsp;56-year-old’s actions were a consequence of serious mental problems and delusional beliefs. 
 
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The two victims remain in critical condition due to the injuries they suffered and will take a long time to recover. Their families talked about how very serious these injuries are, with Mendez undergoing many surgeries, and Wolford may suffer major hurdles in recovery. 
 
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The man who opened fire at a school in the US state of California, injuring two children and later killing himself has been identified, said the police on Thursday (Dec 5).

The man who opened fire at a school in the US state of California, injuring two children and later killing himself has been identified, said the police on Thursday (Dec 5). Glenn Litton, a 56-year-old man, opened fire at Seventh-Day Adventist school in Oroville, California, on Wednesday (Dec 6), wounding two kindergarteners and later committing suicide. According to the police, Litton was a homeless man with a long history of criminal offences and mental health issues. He died on the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot. The gun used in the attack is believed to have been a ghost gun – a weapon assembled from untraceable parts. Criminal background Speaking about Litton’s identification, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said the gunman’s criminal record goes back to his childhood with charges of theft, fraud, and forgery. He also stole the personal identities of several people in Butte counties and started putting up credit card bills in 2002. Litton was arrested for possessing several items that he planned to use for carrying out a mass attack which included but was not limited to a bulletproof vest, parts of a stun gun and search history related to explosives. How did Litton enter the school? Before the attack, Litton pretended to be looking to enrol a non-existent grandson in the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists. The authorities believe this to be a ruse to gain access to the campus. After travelling from the office of the school's principal, Litton walked through the school grounds toward the playground, where the shooting began, leaving two boys – Roman Mendez, six, and Elias Wolford, five, in critical condition. They are still being treated in hospital, with the six-year-old undergoing several surgeries. Their survival has been defined by the sheriff as a "miracle" in light of the grievous nature of their injuries. Also Read: Nashville school shooter sent a cryptic warning text to ex-classmate, it only makes sense now Delusional beliefs According to Litton's note, he was a "lieutenant" for the nonexistent "International Alliance," which he reportedly claimed as an excuse for shooting in retaliation for the United States' involvement in world conflicts. However, authorities found no trace of such an organisation. Sheriff Honea noted that the 56-year-old’s actions were a consequence of serious mental problems and delusional beliefs. Also Watch: Georgia High School Shooting: Charges against father of shooting suspect × Victims' condition The two victims remain in critical condition due to the injuries they suffered and will take a long time to recover. Their families talked about how very serious these injuries are, with Mendez undergoing many surgeries, and Wolford may suffer major hurdles in recovery. (Inputs taken from agencies)

California school shooting: Suspect who shot 2 kindergartners identified as man with lengthy criminal record

Elon Musk was in the spotlight at Capitol Hill on Thursday as he arrived carrying his four-year-old son on his shoulders. The 53-year-old, was in the Capitol building in Washington, DC to meet Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The SpaceX CEO decided to bring with him X Æ A-12, or 'X' for short, who was dressed almost the same as daddy dearest. He held a small orange basketball in one of his hands.

Little X donned dress pants, a gray sweater, and a sports jacket, while Musk was dressed in a suit and a tie. As he carried the toddler on hs shoulders, making his way through the crowds, everyone's attention turned to his son. The little boy sported spiked hair and reporters and photographers couldn't help but notice the uncanny resemblance. The father-son duo was even caught making similar facial expressions at times.

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Musk's son X was born in May 2020. The billionaire has a total of 12 kids from three women. This was not X's first political appearance as he was with his dad during Donald Trump's election night victory celebrations at Mar-a-Lago. He was also seen alongside Musk at a Trump rally a week before that.

<h2>Musk's son was at Trump events</h2>

He was fully drenched in election fervour, sporting a red MAGA hat which read "Make voting great again", and holding up a Trump/Vance sign. Melania Trump could be seen talking to the young lad at the event.

His other offspring, Vivian Jenna Wilson, was in the news recently for criticising Musk. Vivian uses her mother's surname and does not wish to be associated with the billionaire. Musk has been vocal about his criticim of gender-affirming care, saying that he had "lost [his] son" to it.

He said, "The reason it's called deadnaming is because your son is dead", and added that his son was "killed by the woke mind virus".

Musk has been picked by President-elect Trump to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Vivek Ramaswamy would be working alongside Musk to cut down on $6.5 trillion of expenditure. The two were at the Capitol to discuss their plans with the lawmakers before the next administration takes over.

DOGE would not go on indefinitely. The department, that has an external advisory role, would be dismantled in 2026. Ramaswamy said in a post on X recently that DOGE would be "deleted" two years later.

Elon Musk was in the spotlight at Capitol Hill on Thursday as he arrived carrying his four-year-old son on his shoulders. The 53-year-old, was in the Capitol building in Washington, DC to meet Senate Majority Leader John Thune.

Elon Musk was in the spotlight at Capitol Hill on Thursday as he arrived carrying his four-year-old son on his shoulders. The 53-year-old, was in the Capitol building in Washington, DC to meet Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The SpaceX CEO decided to bring with him X Æ A-12, or 'X' for short, who was dressed almost the same as daddy dearest. He held a small orange basketball in one of his hands. Little X donned dress pants, a gray sweater, and a sports jacket, while Musk was dressed in a suit and a tie. As he carried the toddler on hs shoulders, making his way through the crowds, everyone's attention turned to his son. The little boy sported spiked hair and reporters and photographers couldn't help but notice the uncanny resemblance. The father-son duo was even caught making similar facial expressions at times. Also Read: Trump and Musk groove to YMCA at Thanksgiving, Stallone also joins celebrations Musk's son X was born in May 2020. The billionaire has a total of 12 kids from three women. This was not X's first political appearance as he was with his dad during Donald Trump's election night victory celebrations at Mar-a-Lago. He was also seen alongside Musk at a Trump rally a week before that. Musk's son was at Trump events He was fully drenched in election fervour, sporting a red MAGA hat which read "Make voting great again", and holding up a Trump/Vance sign. Melania Trump could be seen talking to the young lad at the event. His other offspring, Vivian Jenna Wilson, was in the news recently for criticising Musk. Vivian uses her mother's surname and does not wish to be associated with the billionaire. Musk has been vocal about his criticim of gender-affirming care, saying that he had "lost [his] son" to it. He said, "The reason it's called deadnaming is because your son is dead", and added that his son was "killed by the woke mind virus". Musk has been picked by President-elect Trump to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Vivek Ramaswamy would be working alongside Musk to cut down on $6.5 trillion of expenditure. The two were at the Capitol to discuss their plans with the lawmakers before the next administration takes over. DOGE would not go on indefinitely. The department, that has an external advisory role, would be dismantled in 2026. Ramaswamy said in a post on X recently that DOGE would be "deleted" two years later.

Musk makes heads turn as he carries little X on his shoulders at the Capitol

The national security adviser of the US, Jake Sullivan had a meeting with the head of the Ukrainian president Andriy Yermak on Thursday (Dec. 5) and committed to providing Ukraine with hundreds of armoured vehicles by mid-January, The Guardian reported. The meeting lasted for more than an hour, according to a background briefing from a National Security Council spokesperson to the British news agency.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelebnsky said his country is facing a manpower challenge in the war with Russia and the Biden administration has a solution for that as well. The United States offered to train new troops at sites outside the Ukrainian territory. The news came alongside an almost finalised $20 billion loan to Ukraine, &nbsp;backed by profits from immobilized Russian sovereign assets.

The new sanctions are the efforts by the US to weaken Russia's capacity of war against Ukraine and increase Ukraine's bargaining power so that both nations could be brought to the negotiating&nbsp;table.&nbsp;

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The latest move by the White House came just a month after Donald Trump was elected as the next US president in January. With Trump taking office, there is a high chance all the strategies used by the current administration for the ceasefire will be unloaded.&nbsp;

According to a Reuters report, the Republican&nbsp;team is silently developing a plan to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiation table. The report said Trump's administration will learn from Russia by saying it will increase weapon supplies to Ukraine if Russia does not come to the table to discuss a ceasefire. On the other hand, the US would threaten Ukraine to halt all the weapon supplies. The US is also likely to offer NATO membership to Ukraine. However, Zelensky recently said in an interview with Sky News that if the US would take regions that are under Kyiv's control for NATO, then only he would think about the ceasefire talks.&nbsp;

The news of more aid came after the US announced a fresh military aid package worth $725 million for Ukraine on Monday (Dec. 2). The new military aid includes a second tranche of landmines and anti-air and anti-armour weapons.

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The national security adviser of the US, Jake Sullivan had a meeting with the head of the Ukrainian president Andriy Yermak on Thursday (Dec. 5) and committed to providing Ukraine with hundreds of armoured vehicles by mid-January, The Guardian reported.

The national security adviser of the US, Jake Sullivan had a meeting with the head of the Ukrainian president Andriy Yermak on Thursday (Dec. 5) and committed to providing Ukraine with hundreds of armoured vehicles by mid-January, The Guardian reported. The meeting lasted for more than an hour, according to a background briefing from a National Security Council spokesperson to the British news agency. The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelebnsky said his country is facing a manpower challenge in the war with Russia and the Biden administration has a solution for that as well. The United States offered to train new troops at sites outside the Ukrainian territory. The news came alongside an almost finalised $20 billion loan to Ukraine, backed by profits from immobilized Russian sovereign assets. The new sanctions are the efforts by the US to weaken Russia's capacity of war against Ukraine and increase Ukraine's bargaining power so that both nations could be brought to the negotiating table. Watch | Trump Envoy Pushes For Ceasefire and Hostage Deals × The latest move by the White House came just a month after Donald Trump was elected as the next US president in January. With Trump taking office, there is a high chance all the strategies used by the current administration for the ceasefire will be unloaded. According to a Reuters report, the Republican team is silently developing a plan to bring Russia and Ukraine to the negotiation table. The report said Trump's administration will learn from Russia by saying it will increase weapon supplies to Ukraine if Russia does not come to the table to discuss a ceasefire. On the other hand, the US would threaten Ukraine to halt all the weapon supplies. The US is also likely to offer NATO membership to Ukraine. However, Zelensky recently said in an interview with Sky News that if the US would take regions that are under Kyiv's control for NATO, then only he would think about the ceasefire talks. The news of more aid came after the US announced a fresh military aid package worth $725 million for Ukraine on Monday (Dec. 2). The new military aid includes a second tranche of landmines and anti-air and anti-armour weapons. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that it is a serious mistake to assume Russia has no red lines in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. His statement comes amid escalating tensions and highlights Russia's firm stance on its territorial and security concerns.

Russia-Ukraine War: Serious Mistake To Presume That Russia Has No Red Lines Says Lavrov

Heavy rainfall in Malaysia and southern Thailand has triggered severe flooding, resulting in widespread evacuations and multiple fatalities. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported 25 deaths related to the floods, with over 300,000 households affected by the disaster.

Heavy rainfall in Malaysia and southern Thailand has triggered severe flooding, resulting in widespread evacuations and multiple fatalities. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has reported 25 deaths related to the floods, with over 300,000 households affected by the disaster. Amid the devastation, a video from Thailand’s Pattani province has shocked social media users. Filmed on December 1, it shows a giant python floating in the floodwaters, its swollen stomach reportedly indicating it had consumed a dog. Also read | France: Macron scrambles to form ‘government of general interest’ after no-confidence vote ousts Barnier The footage, shared by the handle @AMAZINGNATURE on X, was captioned: “This giant snake, probably a Reticulated Python, was seen bobbing around in the floodwater in Southern Thailand.” Watch the video here: This giant snake, probably a Reticulated Python was seen bobbing around in the floodwater in Southern Thailand 😳 pic.twitter.com/GlHWFNBKzE — Nature is Amazing ☘️ (@AMAZlNGNATURE) December 4, 2024 × Watch | US: Elon Musk brings Donald Trump's Government Efficiency Push To Capitol Hill The video sparked various reactions online. One user wrote, “Just removed Thailand from my bucket list”. Another commented, “It’s a reticulated python belly up, which means it’s either dead or in deep distress. Poor thing.” A third said, “That stomach bulge is scarily human shaped too!” Another user speculated, “My surprised look when I noticed he already swallowed something – hopefully not a human being,” while someone else added, “Looks dead and bloated. That is why it isn’t moving from the spot.” Also read: More mysterious 'tar' balls wash up on another Sydney beach The snake in the video is thought to be a reticulated python, one of the largest snake species globally. According to the Atlanta Zoo, these snakes can grow over 20 feet long. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Giant python with 'human-shaped' bulge spotted floating in Thai floodwaters

California was hit by a massive earthquake on Thursday, an event the state has tried to stay alert to for years. The magnitude of the quake was measured at 7.0, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center and the United States Geological Survey. A tsunami warning was issued which was later lifted and no reports of destruction were received.&nbsp;

"A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now," the tsunami alert warned people near the California coast.

Nearly an hour after the quake, the National Tsunami Warning Center said, "No tsunami danger exists for the US&nbsp;West Coast, British Columbia and Alaska."

Scientists were prepared to issue an instant alert to millions of people through California's ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System (EEW). They say that the system performed exactly as intended on Thursday morning.&nbsp;

The early warning system (EEW) has been developed and operated by the USGS and its partners.

The system is also known as ShakeAlert and is the source of information for the MyShake app that notifies millions of people across California, Oregon and Washington.

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Dr Angie Lux, who works with UC Berkeley's Seismology Lab and is a scientist with the EEW, was quoted by ABC10 as saying, "An alert did go out to people throughout Northern California and Oregon, worked exactly as it should have done."

"The EEW was triggered for this earthquake. It did a great job. It worked exactly as it should have done. It estimated the maximum magnitude 6.9, which is absolutely spot on as far as earthquake early warning is concerned," she added.

<h2>ShakeAlert alerts people seconds before the quake is felt&nbsp;</h2>

USGS confirmed that ShakeAlert detected an earthquake as intense as magnitude 8.0. The system is designed to warn people about an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or higher.

The interesting thing about ShakeAlert is that it detects earthquakes and alerts people seconds before they can feel it. According to Dr Lux, the energy released by a quake tells how strong it is." Although the value doesn't actually change, people can see different calculations once it's analyzed." So there is a little room for tweaking once the computers calculate it or when humans check.

The quake struck the area at 10:45 am local time, around 100 miles south of the Oregon border, the National Tsunami Warning Center said.

ABC News reported Stephen DeLong, a USGS geologist, as saying that no detailed reports of damage or landslides have been received.

California was hit by a massive earthquake on Thursday, an event the state has tried to stay alert to for years. The magnitude of the quake was measured at 7.0, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center and the United States Geological Survey.

California was hit by a massive earthquake on Thursday, an event the state has tried to stay alert to for years. The magnitude of the quake was measured at 7.0, according to the National Tsunami Warning Center and the United States Geological Survey. A tsunami warning was issued which was later lifted and no reports of destruction were received. "A series of powerful waves and strong currents may impact coasts near you. You are in danger. Get away from coastal waters. Move to high ground or inland now," the tsunami alert warned people near the California coast. Nearly an hour after the quake, the National Tsunami Warning Center said, "No tsunami danger exists for the US West Coast, British Columbia and Alaska." Scientists were prepared to issue an instant alert to millions of people through California's ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System (EEW). They say that the system performed exactly as intended on Thursday morning. The early warning system (EEW) has been developed and operated by the USGS and its partners. The system is also known as ShakeAlert and is the source of information for the MyShake app that notifies millions of people across California, Oregon and Washington. Also Read: 130 earthquakes have hit Death Valley since Oct 9. Is the Big One coming? Dr Angie Lux, who works with UC Berkeley's Seismology Lab and is a scientist with the EEW, was quoted by ABC10 as saying, "An alert did go out to people throughout Northern California and Oregon, worked exactly as it should have done." "The EEW was triggered for this earthquake. It did a great job. It worked exactly as it should have done. It estimated the maximum magnitude 6.9, which is absolutely spot on as far as earthquake early warning is concerned," she added. ShakeAlert alerts people seconds before the quake is felt USGS confirmed that ShakeAlert detected an earthquake as intense as magnitude 8.0. The system is designed to warn people about an earthquake of magnitude 4.5 or higher. The interesting thing about ShakeAlert is that it detects earthquakes and alerts people seconds before they can feel it. According to Dr Lux, the energy released by a quake tells how strong it is." Although the value doesn't actually change, people can see different calculations once it's analyzed." So there is a little room for tweaking once the computers calculate it or when humans check. The quake struck the area at 10:45 am local time, around 100 miles south of the Oregon border, the National Tsunami Warning Center said. ABC News reported Stephen DeLong, a USGS geologist, as saying that no detailed reports of damage or landslides have been received.

Earthquake in California: How USGS's early warning system estimated a near-accurate magnitude

Billionaire Elon Musk spent a staggering $250 million on United States President-elect Donald Trump's campaign through donations, to make him win the 2024 US presidential election, according to new campaign finance reports.&nbsp;

Musk spent more than $20 million into a mysterious super PAC and gave three separate cheques for $25 million each in the final weeks of the race.

Musk financed RBG PAC, according to the report the group filed Thursday (Dec 5) night with the Federal Election Commission.&nbsp;

The super PAC launched advertisements asserting that Trump did not support a federal abortion ban.

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However, it did not reveal its donors before the presidential elections.&nbsp;

All the money they got came from a single donation from Elon Musk Revocable Trust in Austin, Texas. RBG PAC, moreover, spent almost all of that money on digital ads, mailers and text messages, according to the report.&nbsp;

Musk also paid America PAC, a super PAC that reportedly spent $157 million, supporting Trump in the presidential race.&nbsp;

According to America PAC’s latest campaign finance report, Musk donated $238 million to the group throughout the election campaigns, including in-kind contributions.&nbsp;

Additionally, $120 million of that came during the final weeks of the election.&nbsp;

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The America PAC, according to the federal disclosures, spent a large sum on canvassing, text message-based get-out-the-vote efforts, printing and postage, and digital advertising.&nbsp;

It also included a controversial cash giveaway and gave $1 million each day to someone who signed the group's conservative-leaning petition.

However, PAC's campaign finance report listed each of the $1 million prizes as payments for a "spokesperson consultant".&nbsp;

The billionaire also gave $3 million to the MAHA Alliance, a super PAC, affiliated with Robert F Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" push.

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Billionaire Elon Musk spent a staggering $250 million on United States President-elect Donald Trump's campaign through donations, to make him win the 2024 US presidential election, according to new campaign finance reports.

Billionaire Elon Musk spent a staggering $250 million on United States President-elect Donald Trump's campaign through donations, to make him win the 2024 US presidential election, according to new campaign finance reports. Musk spent more than $20 million into a mysterious super PAC and gave three separate cheques for $25 million each in the final weeks of the race. Musk financed RBG PAC, according to the report the group filed Thursday (Dec 5) night with the Federal Election Commission. The super PAC launched advertisements asserting that Trump did not support a federal abortion ban. Also read: Elon Musk and Donald Trump - Is the honeymoon over already? Body language changes raise eyebrows However, it did not reveal its donors before the presidential elections. All the money they got came from a single donation from Elon Musk Revocable Trust in Austin, Texas. RBG PAC, moreover, spent almost all of that money on digital ads, mailers and text messages, according to the report. Musk also paid America PAC, a super PAC that reportedly spent $157 million, supporting Trump in the presidential race. According to America PAC’s latest campaign finance report, Musk donated $238 million to the group throughout the election campaigns, including in-kind contributions. Additionally, $120 million of that came during the final weeks of the election. Watch | US: Elon Musk brings Donald Trump's Government Efficiency Push To Capitol Hill × The America PAC, according to the federal disclosures, spent a large sum on canvassing, text message-based get-out-the-vote efforts, printing and postage, and digital advertising. It also included a controversial cash giveaway and gave $1 million each day to someone who signed the group's conservative-leaning petition. However, PAC's campaign finance report listed each of the $1 million prizes as payments for a "spokesperson consultant". The billionaire also gave $3 million to the MAHA Alliance, a super PAC, affiliated with Robert F Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" push. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk spent over $250 million supporting Trump's presidential campaign

In what comes as the last straw for embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s ruling party chief has asked him to "suspend his duties soon" following the martial law fiasco. People Power Party (PPP) chief Han Doong-hoon said that citizens of the nation would be in "great danger" if Yoon remained in power.

Doong-hoon added that his party has received “credible” evidence that Yoon had planned to arrest key politicians on "anti-state charges" upon declaring the emergency martial law Tuesday night (Dec 3).

It marks a major shift in PPP’s stance which earlier vowed to throw its weight behind Yoon as the opposition parties had submitted a proposal to impeach the president in the parliament. The Opposition needs support from just eight ruling party MPs to get enough to oust Yoon.

Han also expressed concerns that “extreme actions” can be repeated in the country if Yoon continued to occupy the presidential office. According to BBC, some lawmakers are staying close to the National Assembly so that they can veto another attempt by Yoon to impose martial law.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/s-korea-martial-law-fiasco-defence-minister-resigns-as-prez-yoon-faces-impeachment-781592">Also read:&nbsp;S Korea martial law fiasco: Defence minister resigns as prez Yoon faces impeachment</a>

With this declaration by the PPP chief, it has become clear that Yoon’s own party may vote in support of impeaching him.

PPP lawmaker Cho Kyung-tae earlier became the first ruling party MP to publicly declare he would vote to support the president’s impeachment.

"The choice between standing on the side of the people by suspending the president's duties or becoming an ally of the forces that imposed martial law is a matter for politicians to judge," Cho said on Friday.

Watch:&nbsp;South Korea Prez Yoon Suk Yeol Imposes Martial Law, Then Reverses It: What's Next?

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"I hope that all the politicians of the People's Power will stand on the side of the people," he added.

A two-thirds majority is required in South Korea’s 300-member parliament to impeach the president.

Opposition parties, including the main Democratic Party, occupy 192 seats.

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In what comes as the last straw for embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s ruling party chief has asked him to "suspend his duties soon" following the martial law fiasco.

In what comes as the last straw for embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country’s ruling party chief has asked him to "suspend his duties soon" following the martial law fiasco. People Power Party (PPP) chief Han Doong-hoon said that citizens of the nation would be in "great danger" if Yoon remained in power. Doong-hoon added that his party has received “credible” evidence that Yoon had planned to arrest key politicians on "anti-state charges" upon declaring the emergency martial law Tuesday night (Dec 3). It marks a major shift in PPP’s stance which earlier vowed to throw its weight behind Yoon as the opposition parties had submitted a proposal to impeach the president in the parliament. The Opposition needs support from just eight ruling party MPs to get enough to oust Yoon. Han also expressed concerns that “extreme actions” can be repeated in the country if Yoon continued to occupy the presidential office. According to BBC, some lawmakers are staying close to the National Assembly so that they can veto another attempt by Yoon to impose martial law. Also read: S Korea martial law fiasco: Defence minister resigns as prez Yoon faces impeachment With this declaration by the PPP chief, it has become clear that Yoon’s own party may vote in support of impeaching him. PPP lawmaker Cho Kyung-tae earlier became the first ruling party MP to publicly declare he would vote to support the president’s impeachment. "The choice between standing on the side of the people by suspending the president's duties or becoming an ally of the forces that imposed martial law is a matter for politicians to judge," Cho said on Friday. Watch: South Korea Prez Yoon Suk Yeol Imposes Martial Law, Then Reverses It: What's Next? × "I hope that all the politicians of the People's Power will stand on the side of the people," he added. A two-thirds majority is required in South Korea’s 300-member parliament to impeach the president. Opposition parties, including the main Democratic Party, occupy 192 seats. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea ruling party chief asks Prez Yoon to suspend duties, says citizens in ‘great danger’

A US House hearing involving the Secret Service turned chaotic as lawmakers engaged in a heated screaming match, overshadowing the intended discussions. The tense exchange raised concerns about the state of political discourse and the conduct of official hearings in the U.S.

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Romania's constitutional court announced on Friday that it had annulled the presidential election following allegations of Russian interference, effectively cancelling the second-round run-off that had been due to take place this weekend.

Romania's constitutional court announced on Friday that it had annulled the presidential election following allegations of Russian interference, effectively cancelling the second-round run-off that had been due to take place this weekend. Romanian authorities had cried foul after far-right outsider Calin Georgescu topped the first round of presidential elections on November 24, a surprise result in the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine. On Wednesday, the presidency declassified documents detailing a slew of allegations against Georgescu and Russia, including "massive" social media promotion and cyber-attacks. Also read | France: Macron scrambles to form ‘government of general interest’ after no-confidence vote ousts Barnier The court said it had decided "to annul the entire electoral process for the election of the President of Romania... to ensure the correctness and legality of the electoral process". It said the decision had been unanimous without giving further details. "The government will set a new date for the election of the president of Romania," it added. Georgescu, a former senior civil servant, had been due to face centrist mayor Elena Lasconi in Sunday's runoff. 'Only correct solution' Fears had been rife that if Georgescu won, the country would join the EU's far-right bloc and undermine European unity against Russia. Outgoing Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu welcomed the court's decision in a post on Facebook. It was, he said "the only correct solution after the declassification of the documents... which show that the result of the Romanians' vote was blatantly distorted as a result of Russia's intervention". The documents, drawn up for a security council meeting after the first round of voting, were published late Wednesday. In them, the authorities said data had "revealed an aggressive promotional campaign, in violation of electoral legislation, and an exploitation of algorithms to increase the popularity of Calin Georgescu at an accelerated pace". Last week they slammed "preferential treatment" of Georgescu by TikTok, which the social media platform has denied. A company spokeswoman said on Thursday that TikTok had "no evidence that a coordinated campaign has taken place on our platform to date". The European Commission announced on Thursday that it had stepped up its monitoring of TikTok in the context of Romania's elections. A separate document by intelligence services stated that Romania "is perceived by Moscow's policy centres as an enemy state". Romania is a "target for aggressive Russian hybrid actions, including cyberattacks and hacks and leaks and sabotage", it added. 'Negative impacts' Washington has warned of the "serious negative impacts" if Romania -- whose strategic importance has increased since Russia invaded Ukraine -- turned away from the West. Having praised Russian President Vladimir Putin in the past, Georgescu, 62, most recently has avoided answering questions about him being pro-Russian. A critic of the EU and NATO, he says he does not want to leave either grouping but wants to put Romania "on the world map". Like his idol US president-elect Donald Trump, he is opposed to military aid to Ukraine. While the president's post is largely ceremonial, the head-of-state has moral authority and influence on Romania's foreign policy. The president also designates the next prime minister -- a key role especially since legislative elections last weekend returned a fragmented parliament. The governing pro-European Social Democrats won the vote, but far-right parties made strong gains, together securing a third of the ballots. Since the fall of Communism in 1989, Romania has never seen such a breakthrough by the far right, fuelled by mounting anger over soaring inflation and fears over Russia's war in neighbouring Ukraine. 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.

Romania's top court annuls presidential election results amid Russian meddling claims

Authorities in Romania alleged that there has been a major attempt to interfere in the country's Presidential elections using TikTok. The claim, however, has been denied by the social media platform. The development comes as Romania holds its presidential runoff election on Sunday, a keen vote for the EU and NATO member bordering Ukraine.

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Russia said Friday its forces had captured a village near the embattled supply hub of Pokrovsk and another near the industrial town of Kurakhove, gaining ground in two key areas of the east Ukraine front line.

Moscow has been advancing in east Ukraine for months, pressing its advantage against overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian soldiers.

Russian army units "liberated the settlements" of Sukhi Yaly and Pustynka in the eastern Donetsk region, Moscow's defence ministry said in a daily briefing.

Sukhi Yaly is about 13 kilometres (eight miles) southwest of Kurakhove, a strategic industrial town on the banks of a reservoir that Moscow is trying to encircle.

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Pustynka lies just south of Pokrovsk, an embattled logistics hub at the intersection of rail and road routes supplying Ukrainian troops across the front line.

The nearly three-year conflict has escalated sharply in recent months, with Kyiv deploying US and British-supplied long-range missiles in attacks on Russian soil and Moscow firing an experimental hypersonic weapon at Ukraine in response.

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Russia said Friday its forces had captured a village near the embattled supply hub of Pokrovsk and another near the industrial town of Kurakhove, gaining ground in two key areas of the east Ukraine front line.

Russia said Friday its forces had captured a village near the embattled supply hub of Pokrovsk and another near the industrial town of Kurakhove, gaining ground in two key areas of the east Ukraine front line. Moscow has been advancing in east Ukraine for months, pressing its advantage against overstretched and outgunned Ukrainian soldiers. Russian army units "liberated the settlements" of Sukhi Yaly and Pustynka in the eastern Donetsk region, Moscow's defence ministry said in a daily briefing. Sukhi Yaly is about 13 kilometres (eight miles) southwest of Kurakhove, a strategic industrial town on the banks of a reservoir that Moscow is trying to encircle. Also read: Russia's Vostok Base's new wintering complex put into operation Pustynka lies just south of Pokrovsk, an embattled logistics hub at the intersection of rail and road routes supplying Ukrainian troops across the front line. The nearly three-year conflict has escalated sharply in recent months, with Kyiv deploying US and British-supplied long-range missiles in attacks on Russian soil and Moscow firing an experimental hypersonic weapon at Ukraine in response. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Lavrov Signals Readiness To Use Any Means In Ukraine Conflict × Ukraine has been trying to put itself in as secure a position as possible ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House in January. The Republicans have promised to swiftly end the conflict once in power, raising concerns in Kyiv that Ukraine will be forced to make massive territorial concessions to Moscow. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Russia claims it took two villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region

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