Elon Musk reportedly helped release Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from an Iranian prison in January. His connections with Iranian diplomats and Donald Trump played a role in the negotiations. Sala was detained in December 2023 amid rising tensions between Iran and Italy. Her release was part of a possible prisoner swap involving an Iranian engineer held by Italy.
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A Daily Mail report claimed that not everything is well between Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff as several allegations against Doug Emhoff came in the way of Harris' campaign. Though Harris brushed aside those allegations and put on a brave face with her husband by her side, the report said Kamala Harris considers her husband as 'dead weight'.
Former Washington Post and Vox journalist Taylor Lorenz sparked controversy after expressing "joy" over the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Lorenz defended her reaction, citing the suffering caused by insurance companies. Reports claimed Lorenz was fired by Vox after her controversial statement but Lorenz said her YouTube channel is independent.
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Josip Dabro, a leading member of a nationalist hard-right party, resigned on Saturday after a video surfaced of him shooting at random from a moving car. The video, made public by the daily Jutarnji List earlier this week, shows him sitting in the passenger seat of a moving car, singing to loud music and firing a pistol into the dark.
Hours after TikTok went dark in the US, the company said Sunday that it was in the process of restoring service. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive,†TikTok Policy wrote on X.
During a livestreamed chat, Elon Musk and Alice Weidel made controversial claims about Hitler being a communist, despite his documented anti-communist stance. The discussion, tied to free speech and media control, raised concerns among German intelligence agencies monitoring the AfD's rise in the polls ahead of the snap election.
A report reveals that less than half of the $225 million collected by the US Army for a food program was spent on meals. Instead, $151 million was diverted for other uses, causing significant concern. Examples include Fort Stewart, where only $2.1 million of $17 million was used on food.
Israeli forces withdrew from southern Lebanon's border villages as part of a US-brokered ceasefire agreement but maintained a presence in five strategic locations. The withdrawal left behind widespread destruction, especially in Kfar Kila, where 90 per cent of homes were destroyed. Lebanese officials and Hezbollah criticized Israel's continued presence, calling it an occupation and a violation of the ceasefire. The conflict, which began in October 2023, resulted in thousands of deaths and... Expand
Sudan's army has recaptured the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum, marking a significant turning point in the ongoing conflict. Despite this, large areas remain under RSF control, indicating the war is far from over. Analysts highlight the strategic importance of Khartoum and Darfur in the battle for control.
Scientists found 27 new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest. The expedition happened in 2022. New species include an amphibious mouse and a dwarf squirrel. Researchers also found 48 possible new species. The team recorded 2,046 species in total. Some of these species are endangered. Protecting the rainforest is crucial for these species' survival.