In a shocking incident, two women lost their lives in a knife attack at a shopping centre in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic, on Thursday morning. A 16-year-old Czech suspect was apprehended by police approximately 10 minutes after the attack, around 1 kilometre from the crime scene. The incident is under investigation.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to enhance political capabilities and address domestic and international challenges calmly. China's economy is coping with sluggish demand, a prolonged property sector crisis, and potential trade conflicts with the US. Xi's call-to-action came ahead of the "Two Sessions" event, expected to reveal policy measures to boost the economy.
Biographer Seth Abramson claimed Elon Musk's IQ is between 100 and 110, not exceptionally high, and accuses Musk of having no significant intellectual achievements. While crediting Musk for SpaceX, Abramson criticized his performance with Tesla and other ventures in a long post on X at the end of which there was a plug for his new book on Elon Musk. Social media users asked him evidence of his own IQ in brutal comments.
Elon Musk accused New York Magazine of misrepresenting a pro-Trump party by cropping out Black attendees to support a narrative of a nearly all-White event. Black conservatives at the event, including CJ Pearson, criticized the publication for pushing a misleading story.
Traces of bird strikes were found in the engines of the Jeju Air flight that crashed at Muan International Airport, killing all but two of the 181 passengers. The preliminary report identified remains of migratory ducks. Issues with the black boxes complicate determining the exact cause. Authorities plan further investigations and improvements at the airport.
Snowy conditions led to numerous crashes in Virginia and North Carolina, including a fatal incident involving over 50 vehicles on I-40. Emergency services responded to nearly 1,200 collisions in North Carolina and 500 in Virginia. The severe weather caused power outages and flight cancellations, with forecasts predicting further snowfall.
Turkey has threatened a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they agree to specific conditions for a peaceful transition post-Assad. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan demanded the withdrawal of fighters linked to the PKK and signaled readiness for action if the demands aren't met.
Air France will resume flights to Beirut this Saturday after suspending services due to the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. Initially, the airline will operate five weekly flights, with Transavia, its low-cost subsidiary, restarting services on February 13 with three weekly flights. The airlines had halted operations in September amid escalating tensions. The resumption will be gradually increased, with regular assessments to ensure safety, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook director, has made serious allegations against Meta's top executives, including claims of sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Williams accuses Sheryl Sandberg of inappropriate behavior and Mark Zuckerberg of unethical dealings with Beijing. Meta refutes these claims, labeling them as outdated and previously addressed. Meta said since Williams was fired in 2017, she has been paid by anti-Facebook activists.
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.