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Sat, January 4, 2025
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
New law could finally address thousands of abandoned mines leaking pollution into Colorado water
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
SIEMENS SAYS: Farmers call for action: Fix infras .. cture, rebuild trade ties, and refocus priorities
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
BJP-Congress should formally declare alliance for Delhi polls: Arvind Kejriwal
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
DGFT mandates consultations before policy changes .. takeholders to have say in foreign trade policies
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Warri, Port Harcourt refineries: 'Absolute insult, disrespect' - Obasanjo slams NNPCL
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Scholz, Habeck concerned about Musk's support for far-right AfD
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
India News Live Today January 4, 2025: Delhi poll .. Bidhuri against Atishi | Full BJP candidate list
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Fake Draft Notices Sent to Ukrainians in Poland
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - cnbctv18
Delhi Election 2025 Highlights: Arvind Kejriwal a .. of prioritising personal attacks over development
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Trump claims 'corrupt' Judge Merchan 'broke the law' in hush-money case
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Delhi polls: BJP attacks Delhi's AAP government over financial mismanagement, rising debt
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Myanmar releases thousands of prisoners to mark Independence Day
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Misjudged genius? Giorgia Meloni criticises label .. Elon Musk a 'monster' over his support for Trump
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Syria FM to visit UAE, Qatar and Jordan this week
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
PM Modi inaugurates Grameen Bharat Mahotsav 2025 in Delhi
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Some people trying to disturb peace in name of caste politics: PM Modi
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen diagnosed with 'severe pneumonia' in worrying blow for bloc
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - LBC
Trump says Starmer is making a 'very big mistake' as president-elect blasts UK's energy plans
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Children of sworn in senators show support for Kamala Harris
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Trump claims Dems are 'giddy' flags will be half-staff for his inauguration
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Biden blocks US Steel sale to Japan's Nippon Steel
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid'
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Houthis Promise More Attacks On Israel; Tel Aviv Residents In Panic After Yemeni Missile Strikes
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Officials warn UNRWA may close permanently
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Blinken heads to South Korea, Japan, France one last time
[ Sat, Jan 04th ] - MSN
Rigathi Gachagua slams ruto and allies, questions how he was the problem in govt: "Mlidanganywa"
Fri, January 3, 2025
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Newsday
Musk is 'misjudged and certainly misinformed' over UK grooming attacks, says senior minister
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - ITV
Why is Elon Musk obsessed with British politics?
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Slate
One Possible Explanation for Justice Merchan's Last-Second Decision to Sentence Trump
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Reuters
Alcohol cancer risk warning may face tough road with Trump
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - ABC
Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Slate
How Clarence Thomas Got Away With It
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Krone
"Government crisis": foreign countries are tearing our politics apart
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Newsweek
Three House Republicans Defy Trump in First 2025 Test of His 'Mandate'
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Forbes
Fixing Social Security's 8-Year Cliff Rely On Trust And Stephen Goss
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Wired
Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About 'Grooming Gangs'
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - ABC
House speaker vote live updates: Mike Johnson's fate could hinge on a single GOP vote
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Ukraine plans to produce 3,000 missiles and 30,000 long-range drones, PM says
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - CNN
New Congress will be sworn in today as Johnson faces House speaker vote
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
High Court annuls legislation that gave Ben Gvir strong influence over police probes
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Here's what Congress's first day will look like
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Indiatimes
7 famous historical figures who lived in exile
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
'We cannot ignore it': Legal expert explains how citizens can fight 'inhumane' Trump plan
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Brian Feeney: Why can no unionist say where they want to be in five years?
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Macron's turbulent year: France's political crisis deepens
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Putin will find reasons not to sit at negotiating table - Zelenskyy
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Musk rocks U.K. politics with attacks on PM and support for far right
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Blackpool council tax rise and cuts warning after 'over spending'
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Minister hits back at Elon Musk as tech billionai .. up criticism of Keir Starmer over grooming gangs
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
After 3 years, Missouri attorney general ends lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
'Kattar beimaan': PM Modi slams Delhi govt, says it's an 'AAPada' over city
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Biden decides to block Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel: Report
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Biden to block U.S. Steel sale to Japanese buyer, source says
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Jeremiah Kioni slams Gachagua, dares him to name those behind abductions: "Lives are at stake"
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Reuters
Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine's gas transit 'sabotage', says Fico
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
'Dangerous': Trump and MAGA falsely link New Orleans attack to the border
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Biden honors Liz Cheney and others with Presidential Citizens Medal
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
GOP states sue over regulation of small nuclear reactors by federal government
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Trump and Republicans Incorrectly Attribute New Orleans Incident to Immigration Issues
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - Yahoo
Elon Musk accused of trying to weaken Europe with support for far-right AfD party
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
A $20,000 lab diamond and so much art: The gifts foreign leaders gave the Bidens
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany's far-right party
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - politicsweb
2024 was a year of change and progress - Cyril Ramaphosa
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
GOP House majority leader suggests DEI to blame for New Orleans attack
[ Fri, Jan 03rd ] - MSN
Pakistan's government introduces VPN permits to combat usage
Thu, January 2, 2025
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - deseret
Donald Trump promises to declare Mexican cartels terrorist organizations 'immediately'
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - BusinessGhana
Progressive People's Party wishes Ghanaians a prosperous New Year
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - cnbctv18
Delhi Election 2025 Live Updates: PM Modi to inaugurate development projects today
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - WDIO
Bois Forte Tribal Chair Cathy Chavers is resigning
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - KGOU
Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - rnz
Division, abuse and rates pain: Local politics year in review
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Yahoo
Newsiest holidays ever? Here's your Minnesota news wrap-up
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Democrats announce who will be probing Kash Patel for the Senate confirmation: report
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
MAGA Push to End OPT: How it Could Disrupt US Universities and International Students
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Richmond
Richmond delegate makes surprise visit to Red Onion, calls for more oversight
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - PBS
AI, housing and other top issues for state lawmakers in 2025
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Israeli airstrike in Gaza humanitarian zone kills 11, report says
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
'The CIA must get involved': Trump melts down in late-night rant targeting DOJ and FBI
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSNBC
A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump's pick to head the FBI
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - Newsweek
China and Russia Forge Major Tech Collaboration To Challenge US
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
KLEIN: 2025 begins with record tax hikes, rising .. s and leadership failures we can no longer afford
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
'Labor problem in a nutshell': ALP don't understand difference between 'cost and price'
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Influx from Bangladesh not by minority Hindus but 'majority community' members: Assam CM
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - cnbctv18
Adani bribery case: Now, Chandrababu Naidu wants 'concrete proof'
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
'Dysfunction, disorganization, and disarray': Lawmaker unloads on House GOP rule changes
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Putin tightens grip on foreign-owned breweries in Russia
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
When will Trump take office? How to watch the inauguration in Arizona
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Starmer admits 2025 will be 'year of rebuilding' as Labour slips
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Syria Ends Decades of Media Censorship
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Hannah Yeoh, Bar members slammed for hypocrisy over police report against 'seditious' posts
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
BJP slams Kejriwal over "failed promises", AAP hits back
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
BJP MPs meet Nitin Gadkari to seek four road projects ahead of Delhi elections
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
BJP's 'Scam 2024' poster dig at Arvind Kejriwal, AAP hits back with GOAT response
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Editorial: Think twice before breaking up the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
NTF-Elcac exec: NPA soon an insignificant threat
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
GOP state lawmakers hope to use MAGA 'mandate' to push through extreme agenda: report
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Scott Morrison attends Donald Trump's NYE party in Palm Beach
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
'Got to stop': Coalition slammed for 'talking down' the Australian economy
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Change in Karnataka unit chiefs' post, talks on in big 3 parties
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
'People Remember MNS To Solve Problems, Forget While Voting': Raj Thackeray In New Year Message
[ Thu, Jan 02nd ] - MSN
Number of rookie Secret Service agents rose as ve .. rs dwindled in years leading up to Trump shooting
Wed, January 1, 2025
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Sky
Suspected people smugglers face travel bans and social media curbs under tightened laws
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Maharashtra: Major Bureaucratic Reshuffle Announc .. ansfers And Promotions Across Various Departments
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Reuters
Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits parliament
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Yahoo
2024 Year in Review: Crime, resignations, politic .. and new businesses among top stories for the year
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Reuters
Israel's former defence chief Gallant quits politics
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Arab Americans eye Trump's pro-Israel government picks
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Amy Hamm: As the Trudeau government crumbles, Canadians can expect a better year to come
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Gallup poll: Majority of Americans predict positive changes in 2025
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Nebraska politicians react to deadly attack in New Orleans
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
What to know about Maryland's 4 new and 6 returning members of Congress
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
D.C. Mayor Bowser says she had 'great meeting' with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Richmond
Minimum wage in Virginia increases in 2025, but advocates say it's not enough
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
The President Trump Is Pushing Aside
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Newsmakers of 2024: Donald Trump and tech developments
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Why do so many Florida universities hire politicians as presidents?
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
'The Worst Person You Know Just Made Some Great P .. d Paid' But Is Scared to Cross 'Welfare Queen ...
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Yahoo
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
In 2025, Mamata pledges to stand firmly for 'what is just'
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - RealClearPolitics
Make a Resolution To Fix Social Security
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - Tuko
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Macron admits he was WRONG to call snap election
[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - BBC
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[ Wed, Jan 01st ] - MSN
Presidential staff walks out over Acting President's court appointments
Tue, December 31, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Vanguard
Nigeria is the unfortunate parent of ungrateful children, by Rotimi Fasan
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - ABC
Jimmy Carter's enduring diplomatic legacy: ANALYSIS
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Politico
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - PBS
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Tuko
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - CNN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - WLRN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - WLRN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
Pressure mounts from Russia and US ahead of German election
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - WTEN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Sky
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
Matt Gorman says idea of Biden staying in the 2024 race is 'delusion of the highest order'
[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - CP24
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - Mint
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MassLive
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - HuffPost
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - NDTV
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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[ Tue, Dec 31st 2024 ] - MSN
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Elon Musk's insults pose challenge to German defamation laws


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, January 2nd 2025 at 9:21 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • After the Tesla boss added the German head of state to the list of politicians he has insulted, several lawmakers wonder how far Musk will go in his support for Germany's far-right AfD ahead of the general election.

Elon Musk's tendency to publicly criticize and insult individuals and organizations has led to legal challenges under German defamation laws, which are notably stringent. In Germany, defamation can be prosecuted even if the statements are true, focusing instead on whether they are necessary and proportionate. Musk's comments, often made on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), have drawn scrutiny, particularly after he insulted German officials and companies. This has resulted in legal actions against him, highlighting the tension between free speech and defamation laws in Germany. The article discusses how Musk's approach to communication could potentially lead to significant legal repercussions in this jurisdiction, where the balance between freedom of expression and the protection of personal honor is carefully weighed.

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