US President Donald Trump plans to have discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping following a promising phone call. Topics included trade, TikTok, Taiwan, and Fentanyl. Trump, who had previously threatened higher tariffs, now intends to solve problems collaboratively. He has also expressed interest in visiting China within his first 100 days in office to strengthen ties.
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Elon Musk condemned puberty blockers as a "horrific crime" after the UK banned their use for children under 18, citing safety concerns. Musk's stance stems from personal experience with his transgender child. The ban, while praised by some as a protective measure, faces criticism from transgender advocates. The UK plans further clinical trials to assess the treatment's efficacy.
Elon Musk credited SpaceX, NASA, and President Donald Trump for the safe return of two astronauts stranded on the ISS for nearly ten months, while criticizing the Biden administration for delaying their rescue for political reasons. Musk had offered an earlier return, which he claims was rejected by Biden's administration.
German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock urges Europe to increase pressure on the US to maintain support for NATO allies and ensure a fair peace for Ukraine. Baerbock emphasizes that any settlement without Ukraine's consent would fail, while a US-Ukraine deal involving rare earth minerals is in the works, despite tensions between Trump and Zelensky.
A devastating fire tore through a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, resulting in 59 fatalities and over 100 injuries. The blaze, sparked by pyrotechnic devices, caused mass panic and separation among attendees. Interior Minister Pance Toskovski announced arrests and detentions in connection with the tragedy as investigators gather evidence.
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