Europe’s leaders have had enough of Musk’s meddling, but can they stop him?
Elon Musk’s invective against major European leaders and his support for right-wing, eurosceptic parties peaked this week, sparking warnings about the US tech billionaire’s intervention in the continent’s democratic institutions. Now EU policy experts are mulling legal measures to rein him in.
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Elon Musk’s invective against major European leaders and his support for right-wing, eurosceptic parties peaked this week, sparking warnings about the US tech billionaire’s intervention in the continent’s democratic institutions. Now EU policy experts are mulling legal measures to rein him in.
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Trump's expansionist designs, from Greenland to the Panama Canal
In a rambling and provocative speech on Tuesday, incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out military force to press a series of territorial claims. Since his victory in November’s presidential election, Trump has made several seemingly absurd and perplexing claims regarding neighbouring Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal, leaving supporters and opponents alike puzzling over his true intentions.
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In a rambling and provocative speech on Tuesday, incoming US president Donald Trump refused to rule out military force to press a series of territorial claims. Since his victory in November’s presidential election, Trump has made several seemingly absurd and perplexing claims regarding neighbouring Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal, leaving supporters and opponents alike puzzling over his true intentions.
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Denmark 'open to dialogue' with US on Arctic amid Trump bid to take over territory
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has stated that Demark is 'open to dialogue' with the US on how the two countries can cooperate on the Arctic region, which includes the Danish-controlled Greenland. His statement comes after US President-elect Donald Trump sparked fears of military engagement in Greenland, which he says he wants the US to control – a claim that was soundly dismissed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen has stated that Demark is 'open to dialogue' with the US on how the two countries can cooperate on the Arctic region, which includes the Danish-controlled Greenland. His statement comes after US President-elect Donald Trump sparked fears of military engagement in Greenland, which he says he wants the US to control – a claim that was soundly dismissed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Several killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
At least 13 civilians have been killed, and around 30 injured in a missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said Wednesday. Footage posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Telegram channel showed civilians lying in a city street in the aftermath of the attack, with the president saying the country had "a right to demand serious security guarantees" from its allies.
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At least 13 civilians have been killed, and around 30 injured in a missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, officials said Wednesday. Footage posted on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's Telegram channel showed civilians lying in a city street in the aftermath of the attack, with the president saying the country had "a right to demand serious security guarantees" from its allies.
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Meta has 30 days to clarify fact-check changes in Brazil, prosecutor's office says
Social media platform Meta was given 30 days on Wednesday to clarify whether recently announced changes to its fact-checking program in the United States will also be applied to Brazil.
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Social media platform Meta was given 30 days on Wednesday to clarify whether recently announced changes to its fact-checking program in the United States will also be applied to Brazil.
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Israeli troops recover body of hostage from Gaza
The body of Bedouin Arab hostage Youssef al-Zayadna was repatriated to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, in what it termed as a "complex and difficult operation" as mediators continue to push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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The body of Bedouin Arab hostage Youssef al-Zayadna was repatriated to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Israeli military said, in what it termed as a "complex and difficult operation" as mediators continue to push for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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Venezuela's opposition decry arrests, plan protests ahead of Maduro inauguration
Venezuela's opposition is speaking out against the arrest of a prominent pro-democracy activist and a member of the opposition party, among others, ahead of the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro, who will be sworn in for a third term.
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Venezuela's opposition is speaking out against the arrest of a prominent pro-democracy activist and a member of the opposition party, among others, ahead of the inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro, who will be sworn in for a third term.
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Ukraine allies plan final defence meeting ahead of Trump inauguration
With uncertainty lingering over US support for Ukraine under incoming US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Western allies in Germany on Thursday to strategize securing Ukraine's battlefield position against Russia.
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With uncertainty lingering over US support for Ukraine under incoming US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Western allies in Germany on Thursday to strategize securing Ukraine's battlefield position against Russia.
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Deadly wildfires engulf Los Angeles, force Hollywood evacuation order
Wildfires approaching Los Angeles continued to engulf the environs of the city, killing five people, burning more 1,500 buildings and forcing authorities to impose an evacuation for Hollywood residents, as the city's County Sheriff reported "zero containment" on the blaze.
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Wildfires approaching Los Angeles continued to engulf the environs of the city, killing five people, burning more 1,500 buildings and forcing authorities to impose an evacuation for Hollywood residents, as the city's County Sheriff reported "zero containment" on the blaze.
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Lebanon set to elect president after 12 failed bids, Joseph Aoun emerges as frontrunner
Lebanon's parliament on Thursday looked set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as the country's new president after a Hezbollah-backed candidate withdrew from the race, ending more than two years of political deadlock.
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Lebanon's parliament on Thursday looked set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as the country's new president after a Hezbollah-backed candidate withdrew from the race, ending more than two years of political deadlock.
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What you need to know about HMPV
Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is comparable to the beginnings of Covid-19 five years ago.
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Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is comparable to the beginnings of Covid-19 five years ago.
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Sarkozy on trial: Campaigns, Gaddafi and suitcases full of cash
Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy went on trial January 6 for allegedly accepting some €50 million from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his successful 2007 presidential bid . The accusations involve a dozen defendants of various nationalities as well as spy chiefs, suitcases of cash and a mysterious drowning in Vienna.
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Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy went on trial January 6 for allegedly accepting some €50 million from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to fund his successful 2007 presidential bid . The accusations involve a dozen defendants of various nationalities as well as spy chiefs, suitcases of cash and a mysterious drowning in Vienna.
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Former president Jimmy Carter to be honoured with state funeral in Washington
President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy for Jimmy Carter in Washington during the state funeral for the 39th US president on Thursday. Biden’s living predecessors — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump — are expected to join around 3,000 mourners at the service.
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President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy for Jimmy Carter in Washington during the state funeral for the 39th US president on Thursday. Biden’s living predecessors — Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump — are expected to join around 3,000 mourners at the service.
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Lebanese parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president in second round
Lebanese lawmakers on Thursday elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president in a second round of a parliamentary vote, ending more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the war-battered country out of a deep financial crisis.
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Lebanese lawmakers on Thursday elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president in a second round of a parliamentary vote, ending more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the war-battered country out of a deep financial crisis.
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Chad capital calm after quashed armed assault on presidential palace
Calm had returned to the Chadian capital N’Djamena, a spokesman for the military-ruled government said Thursday after an armed attack on the presidential palace by a 24-member commando unit the previous day was crushed.
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Calm had returned to the Chadian capital N’Djamena, a spokesman for the military-ruled government said Thursday after an armed attack on the presidential palace by a 24-member commando unit the previous day was crushed.
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Trump’s threats to acquire Greenland 'a warning to China', says Meloni
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Thursday she viewed US President-elect Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland as a warning to foreign competitors, such as China, to keep their hands off key strategic concerns close to the US.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Thursday she viewed US President-elect Donald Trump's threats to use military force to seize Greenland as a warning to foreign competitors, such as China, to keep their hands off key strategic concerns close to the US.
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Sarkozy and Gaddafi: a blueprint for buying influence?
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial this week accused of accepting millions of euros in illegal funding from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Did Gaddafi set a precedent for other autocrats who want to buy influence in the West?
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Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial this week accused of accepting millions of euros in illegal funding from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Did Gaddafi set a precedent for other autocrats who want to buy influence in the West?
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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado risks arrest to join anti-govt protests
Appearing in public for the first time in months, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday risked arrest to join anti-government protests in the capital Caracas. Machado shouted "Venezuela is united" to a crowd desperate to block the swearing-in of President Nicholas Maduro for a third six-year term after a July election that many believe was stolen.
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Appearing in public for the first time in months, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Thursday risked arrest to join anti-government protests in the capital Caracas. Machado shouted "Venezuela is united" to a crowd desperate to block the swearing-in of President Nicholas Maduro for a third six-year term after a July election that many believe was stolen.
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From Aleppo to Damascus: Scenes of a post-Assad Syria
Less than a week after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr travelled to Syria to interview rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Crossing from Aleppo in the north to Damascus in the south, Nasr passed through towns and cities in the newly liberated country, documenting its people and landscapes along the way.
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Less than a week after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, FRANCE 24’s Wassim Nasr travelled to Syria to interview rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, better known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani. Crossing from Aleppo in the north to Damascus in the south, Nasr passed through towns and cities in the newly liberated country, documenting its people and landscapes along the way.
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