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What we know about the Keir Starmer-Elon Musk spat
Amidst rallying support for far-right Tommy Robinson and a U-turn on support for Reform UK’s Nigel Farage, Elon Musk’s latest intervention into British politics involves a new barrage of insults against PM Sir Keir Starmer. Musk accuses Starmer of being “complicit” in covering up a national child sex abuse scandal… Read Details ⇢
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Dem lawmakers recall ‘no drama’ at Trump’s election certification: ‘We still have a democracy’
Washington, D.C. – Democratic lawmakers highlighted a smooth transition of power following the 2024 election certification for President-elect Trump, four years after protesters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Lawmakers gathered for a joint session in Washington, D.C., on Monday to certify the Electoral College votes for Trump and… Read Details ⇢
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‘Packing up our things’: January 6 prisoners prepare for Trump pardons | Donald Trump News
Washington, DC – A flicker from the prison window was met with cheers from the small crowd waiting outside. The signal has become a near-nightly tradition at the DC Central Detention Facility. When the sunlight starts to fade, detainees inside try to shudder the lights as a sign to their… Read Details ⇢
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Chinese cybersecurity firm hit by US sanctions over ties to Flax Typhoon hacking group
The US Treasury has sanctioned Integrity Technology Group It claims the company was used in attacks on Western entities Both Integrity and the Chinese government criticize the decision A Chinese technology company allegedly tied to the notorious state-sponsored threat actor known as Flax Typhoon has been placed on the US… Read Details ⇢
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A thriving agricultural sector requires stability in Southern Africa – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa exported $13,2 billion of agricultural products in 2023. About 40% of this is to the African continent, but these exports are concentrated in Southern Africa. A lot is happening in the world and I probably should not be focusing on vegetables. Still, I want to underscore that there… Read Details ⇢
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‘Dozens’ of Ukraine soldiers deserted while training in France, says French army official
Commander of Ukrainian land forces Mykhailo Drapaty speaks to journalists at an undisclosed location in the Donetsk region on January 6, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. GENYA SAVILOV / AFP Several dozen Ukrainian soldiers have deserted while training in France, a French army official told news agency Agence… Read Details ⇢
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Jan 6 insurrection: Militias, far-right extremists, those advocating violence now part of mainstream
As Congress convenes to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s election, the tumultuous legacy of January 6 hangs over the proceedings. In a series of historic firsts, a convicted felon who also tried to overturn the 2020 US presidential election is legitimately returning to power. For in-depth analysis on America’s volatile political… Read Details ⇢
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WWE announces location of 2026 Royal Rumble
The WWE announced on Monday that the Royal Rumble, one of the marquee premium live events the company holds, will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026. The Royal Rumble event has primarily been held in the United States outside of its first instance in 1988, when it was… Read Details ⇢
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US Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger | Business and Economy News
Nippon Steel and US Steel have filed a federal lawsuit in the United States challenging the Biden administration’s decision to block Nippon’s proposed $15bn acquisition of the Pittsburgh company. The companies say the head of the United Steelworkers union and a rival steelmaker worked together to scuttle the buyout. The… Read Details ⇢