• Sun, January 5, 2025

by: Sky

Elon Musk says 'Farage doesn't have what it takes' as Reform UK leader describes comment as 'a surprise'

A dividing line has opened up between the world's richest man and Reform leader Nigel Farage over the former's support for jailed activist Tommy Robinson.

by: Oregonian

Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported

In his last full month in office, Biden scrapped pending plans to provide protections for transgender student-athletes and signed a bill that strips coverage of transgender medical treatments for the children of service members.

by: Indiatimes

Elon Musk calls UK PM Keir Starmer a 'national embarrassment', demands his resignation

Elon Musk has called for the resignation of UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, criticising his past handling of grooming gangs and accusing him of be

by: BBC

Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader

Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in talks to donate to the party. In a post on his social media site X, Musk said Farage "doesn't have what it takes" to lead the party - but did not explain his reasoning.

by: WESA

Special elections cost Pa. at least $1M last legislative session

It has cost Pennsylvania taxpayers more than $1 million since 2023 to run special elections replacing members of the legislature who left office early.

by: Newsday

Blakeman: Flags in Nassau will be lowered to honor Jimmy Carter

Critics had assailed the Nassau County executive for not ordering flags at half-staff to honor the 39th president.

by: BBC

Musk's grooming gangs attack on Jess Phillips a 'disgraceful smear' says Streeting

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says just because he has support from Musk, they "don't have to agree on everything".

by: MSN

Trump appoints lawyer Stanley Woodward to White House role

Donald Trump has named Stanley Woodward to join his White House legal team, which will include working with chief of staff Susie Wiles. Woodward has represented multiple close associates of Trump and some defendants in the Jan.

by: MSN

A country that has flown under the radar could be Europe's next superpower

Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have predominantly held sway over European power dynamics. Yet, recent developments indicate a geopolitical shift, with Poland rapidly positioning itself as a burgeoning superpower in Eastern Europe, poised to play a pivotal role on the continental stage.

by: MSN

Syrian interim government raises wages amid economic crisis

The Syrian interim government, which assumed power after President Bashar al-Assad's fall and escape, announced on Sunday that it will raise the salaries of public sector employees by 400 per cent starting next month.

by: MSN

Tributes paid to former Welsh minister Baroness Jenny Randerson

Tributes paid to former Welsh minister Baroness Jenny Randerson - Lady Randerson served as a Lib Dem councillor, Welsh Assembly member and minister in both the Welsh and UK governments.

by: MSN

Speculation grows that Austrian far right leader Herbert Kickl will be asked to form a government

Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Sunday announced that he would meet with far-right politician Herbert Kickl as speculation grows that he will ask the Freedom Party leader to form a government.

by: MSN

Schiff: 'Kash Patel should not be confirmed' to lead the FBI

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says he believes Kash Patel, President-elect Trump's pick to run the FBI, is unqualified to run the bureau, especially in light of the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans.

by: MSN

Trump and lawyers given a 'shot across the bow' from judge before hearing: legal expert

While speaking with her guests on Sunday afternoon, MSNBC host Jen Psaki singled out an admonishment made by Judge Juan Merchan in his sentencing ruling on Friday aimed at Donald Trump's lawyers and asked for an interpretation.

by: MSN

Retired General Has No Idea 'How We Got in This Mess' Over Musk's Government Ties

A top former military official has expressed shock and disbelief at the sheer extent to which the US national intelligence and communication apparatus has come to rely on services provided by Elon Musk's companies.

by: MSN

Trump's mega-MAGA moonshot

President-elect Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plan to push for what could wind up as the biggest bill in American history — a mega-MAGA reordering of taxes, the nation's borders, federal spending and regulations,

by: MSN

Austrian People's Party nominates Christian Stocker as interim leader after Nehammer resigns

Austrian People's Party has nominated its General Secretary Christian Stocker as interim leader after the expected resignation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Austrian news agency APA reported.

by: MSN

Rebels topple largest statue of Hafez Assad in Syria

The largest statue of Hafez Assad, overlooking the Qalamoun Region in Syria, has been demolished by rebels. (AP video by Ghaith Alsayed)

by: MSN

Jason Carter delivers emotional remarks about his grandfather, former President Jimmy Carter

Sonny Smart, Father of Georgia Coach Kirby Smart, Dies After Fall, Surgery in New Orleans IRS offers tax benefits for military and veterans German Chancellor Olaf Scholz responds to Elon Musk's support for anti-immigration party: 'Don't feed the troll' Terry Bradshaw and Tom Brady have been told why Jared Goff doesn't want to listen to them

by: MSN

Trump Hosts Meloni At Mar-a-Lago: Dinner, Documentary And Diplomacy

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met US president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago residence, where the two discussed global issues over dinner and a documentary.

by: MSN

Thune says Jan. 6 pardons are decision Trump will have to make

New Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it's President-elect Trump's decision to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Thune joined NBC News's "Meet the Press" for an interview that aired Sunday, where he was asked by host Kristen Welker how he felt about Trump's promise to pardon Jan.

by: MSN

GOP Senator Tells Fox News Point Blank That RFK Jr. is 'Wrong' On Vaccinations

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) told Fox News anchor Jacqui Heinrich Sunday he looks forward to meeting with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his upcoming confirmation hearings for the head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

by: MSN

Trump slams U.K. North Sea energy policy, says 'get rid of windmills'

President-elect Trump said Friday the U.K. is making "a very big mistake" in its energy policy, and the country should "open up the North Sea" for oil and gas exploration and "get rid of" wind farms.

by: MSN

Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?

In the early hours of New Year's Day, Elon Musk lobbed a series of angry posts and allegations towards British Prime Minister Keir Starmer - engulfing his government in a very public fight that it really doesn't want.

by: MSN

President Joe Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honour, to Hillary Clinton and 18 others 'who have made America a better place'.

by: MSN

Journalists can be heroes: I still believe in the "enemies of the people"

People who read the news made the right choice in 2024. Whatever their failings, journalists are bringing light

by: MSN

Government faces backlash over termination of CWP workers

Cosatu said the development was particularly worrying because these participants would be plunged into instant poverty and would struggle to secure other employment in an economy with an unemployment rate of 41.

by: MSN

Musk Is a Majority-Maker, and He Won't Let Congress Forget It

Republicans have the world's richest man to thank — at least in part — for helping them secure the slimmest majority in 95 years.

by: MSN

Higher Social Security payments coming for millions of people from bill that Joe Biden signing

President Biden plans to sign the Social Security Fairness Act into law, impacting nearly 3 million public service retirees, including teachers and firefighters. The act removes limitations on Social Security benefits for those receiving public pensions,

by: MSN

Fed's Daly, Kugler Stress Inflation Fight Has Not Yet Been Won

Two Federal Reserve officials on Saturday emphasized the US central bank must finish off its fight against the post-pandemic price surge and reach its 2% inflation target.

by: MSN

Protests in Seoul as South Korea political turmoil intensifies

Protests erupted in the streets of Seoul this weekend as South Koreans both for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faced off. Nivrita Ganguly spoke with Jeeyang Rhee Baum of the Harvard Kennedy School about what happens next.

by: MSN

Bangladesh cancels training programme in India for 50 judges, judicial officers

India and Bangladesh's ties soured after the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee Dhaka in August.

by: MSN

Trump, Italian PM Meloni Dine and Talk Trade at Mar-a-Lago

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida on Saturday and met with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach.

by: MSN

Poll results a slap on face of detractors, Shiv Sena growing stronger: Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde hails the 2024 assembly poll results, calling it a blow to his opponents who had criticized the EC and Supreme Court. The BJP-Shiv Sena-NCP alliance secured 230 out of 288 seats,

by: MSN

Former Greek Prime Minister, Costas Simitis dies at 88

by: MSN

The post-winter break blues: Parents and educators worry about CPS' future and are divided about CEO's ouster

Heading back to classes Monday, Chicago Public School students will return to a district different from the one they left for winter break. It's been just over two weeks since the Chicago Board of Education unanimously voted to oust CEO Pedro Martinez.

by: MSN

Tectonic events are reshaping the world: How will the global politics of 2025 be defined?

A succession of foreshocks and aftershocks are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. How will the global politics of 2025 be defined?

by: MSN

Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington received the highest US civilian honor

In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment,

by: MSN

Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after talks on forming government fail

The next government in Austria faces the challenge of having to save between 18 and 24 billion euros, according to the EU Commission.

by: MSN

Centre to provide 90% fund for Rs-70,000 crore ERCP-PKC inter state project

by: MSN

Austrian chancellor vows to resign after power-sharing talks collapse

Karl Nehammer said about the talks between his conservative People's Party and the Social Democrats: 'We have tried everything up to this point.'

by: MSN

Fact check: JD Vance is wrong about AfD, Nazis

Has the far-right AfD achieved its greatest electoral successes in the parts of Germany that previously resisted the Nazis? No, it hasn't — and here's why.

by: MSN

'They're petrified': Reform in row with Labour over delayed local elections

Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice claims more than half of the scheduled elections for 2,240 council seats across 32 councils could be postponed to allow councils to prepare for Labour's devolution

by: MSN

Michael J. Fox, Bono and Anna Wintour receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Others receiving the honour from Joe Biden at the White House included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, conservationist Jane Goodall, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, actor Denzel Washington,

by: MSN

Italian Prime Minister Meloni meets with Trump at his Florida resort

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (Reuters) -Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday, as the key European leader sought to buttress ties with Trump before his inauguration on Jan.

by: MSN

Austria: Chancellor Nehammer to resign after coalition talks collapse

There was political turbulence in Austria on Saturday night after coalition talks between the country's centrist parties broke down and Chancellor Karl Nehmammer announced his resignation. What happens next is unclear.

by: MSN

Kim Jong Un 'bans North Koreans from eating hotdogs' in new crackdown

The despot, 40, claims that the popular fast food dish is too Western and says that serving the food will now be deemed an act of treason.

by: MSN

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88 - Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country's joining the common European currency,

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88

Costas Simitis, former Greek prime minister and socialist leader, dies at 88 - Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece and the architect of the country's joining the common European currency,
Costas Simitis, the former Greek Prime Minister and a prominent figure in the socialist PASOK party, has passed away at the age of 88. Simitis, who led Greece from 1996 to 2004, was instrumental in modernizing the country's economy and infrastructure, notably overseeing Greece's adoption of the euro. His tenure was marked by efforts to reform the public sector, improve economic stability, and prepare Greece for European integration. Despite these achievements, his time in office was also shadowed by controversies, including the handling of the 1999 earthquake and the 2004 Athens Olympics. Simitis' death was announced by PASOK, with current leader Nikos Androulakis expressing deep sorrow and acknowledging his significant contributions to Greece's modernization.

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