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Elon Musk: Seduced by Unbridled Power

Musk’s relentless targeting of the Labour government is part of a sinister plan to destabilise it. According to a report citing people familiar with the matter, Musk has been weighing how he and his allies can destabilise the Labour government and has sought information about building support for alternative British political movements to force a change in government. In a …

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Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation

Associated Press

LONDON — Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously. Addressing a group of pupils in Wales on Thursday, alongside his songwriting partner Amy Wadge, Sheeran said that music should be treated as a legitimate career option. So far the Ed Sheeran Foundation says it has supported 18 grassroots music education organizations or state school music departments, which …

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Guests from ‘undivided India’ invited to be part of celebrations to mark IMD’s 150 years

The Hindu

The government has invited officials from all countries, including Pakistan, that were once part of undivided India to mark 150 years of the India Meteorological Department. "We wanted officials from all countries which were part of undivided India at the time of IMD's establishment to be part of the celebrations," said a senior IMD official. Later, it became a tech …

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David Walliams in the house: the bestselling children’s author and comedian connects with his readers even as he tackles serious themes in his books - The Hindu

The Hindu

Why do you like reading David Walliams, I ask a nine-year-old friend. So I feel very lucky I’ve had success in more than one area.” Since his debut with The Boy in the Dress in 2008, Walliams has written over 50 books, including novels, picture books, short story collections, and non-fiction. I wish I’d written ‘Twits’ by Roald Dahl because …

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Earth Records Hottest Year Ever In 2024 And The Jump Was So Big It Breached A Key Threshold

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FILE - A woman tries to cool herself while waiting for a bus on a hot day in Skopje, North Macedonia, June 20, 2024. via Associated Press Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold, several weather monitoring agencies announced Friday. It surpassed the long-term warming …

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Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold

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Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold, several weather monitoring agencies announced Friday. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Last year eclipsed 2023’s temperature in the European database by an eighth of a degree Celsius. Share Share Copy …

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No bail for Nijjar murder accused, Canada court orders mandatory detention

India Today

Canadian officials have rejected reports claiming that four Indians accused of the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia have been granted bail. A British Columbia court, which ordered the mandatory detention, has scheduled the next hearing for February, Ann Seymour, a senior official at the Canadian Ministry of Attorney General, said. Although court records marked the …

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Dua Lipa assures fans of her safety amid Los Angeles wildfires: Devastating, scary

India Today

British singer Dua Lipa has expressed her distress on social media as she evacuated Los Angeles due to the devastating wildfires. Dua Lipa, known for hits like Levitating and Don't Start Now, urged her followers to stay safe and take necessary precautions during these challenging times. Photo: Instagram/Alanna Panday The California wildfires continue to wreak havoc in the region, claiming …

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Nick Kyrgios backs Novak Djokovic's claims ahead of Australian Open

India Today

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has backed Novak Djokovic amid the Serb's shocking claim that he was "poisoned" during his detention in Australia three years ago. Djokovic's allegations, revealed in a recent interview with GQ, have reignited conversations around his controversial deportation ahead of the 2022 Australian Open. Kyrgios, known for his candor and for standing by Djokovic during the …

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Indiana man who fled to avoid prison sentence for storming Capitol is arrested in Canada

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — An Indiana man who fled to avoid serving a nine-month prison sentence for storming the U.S. Capitol was arrested in Canada this week on the fourth anniversary of the mob’s attack. Antony Vo was arrested “without incident” in Whistler, British Columbia, on Monday, said Canada Border Services Agency spokesperson Rebecca Purdy. Vo also has used social media to …

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British Soccer Star Could Face His Son In The FA Cup

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Former England international Ashley Young could face his 18-year-old son Tyler when Everton hosts Peterborough in the third round of the FA Cup. via Associated Press Former England international Ashley Young could face his 18-year-old son Tyler when Everton hosts Peterborough in the third round of the FA Cup on Thursday. “It’s going to be incredible if it happens and …

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Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling

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WARSAW, Poland — Tech billionaire Elon Musk is preparing to host a live-streamed chat on his social media platform X on Thursday with a leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany party, amplifying concerns across Europe about potential meddling by the world’s richest man in the upcoming national election there. Now Musk, in control of an influential social media platform …

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Guyana to seek help from UN’s top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Guyana said Thursday that it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo region, an area rich in resources long claimed by Venezuela as its own. Guyana’s foreign ministry said in a statement that Venezuela’s plan violates a December 2022 agreement …

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UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

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LONDON — Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending, Britain’s top diplomat said Thursday. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that “the post-Cold War peace is well and truly over.” “Donald Trump and JD Vance are simply right when they say that Europe needs to do more …

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott

The Hindu

South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said he supported calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan, adding his voice to those of British politicians who have called on England not to play them next month. England and South Africa share the same group with Afghanistan in the One Day International competition and are under pressure …

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Poulin scores `Superwoman’ goal, Victoire beat Sceptres 4-2 in front of 19,038 fans in Vancouver

Associated Press

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Marie-Philip Poulin scored a spectacular “Superwoman” goal and added an empty-netter to help the Montreal Victoire beat the Toronto Sceptres 4-2 on Wednesday night in a PWHL Takeover Tour game in front of a capacity crowd of 19,038 at Rogers Arena. Poulin gave Montreal a 3-0 lead at 7:48 of the second, controlling the puck while …

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U.K. MPs back tougher safeguards for children amid grooming row

The Hindu

U.K. lawmakers on Wednesday backed better safeguards for home-schooled children following the brutal murder of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl, in a vote overshadowed by the recent row over grooming gangs. The opposition Conservative party had sought to use the debate to force the establishment of a new national inquiry into sex offences dating back decades against children in …

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Oscar nominations postponed, Critics Choice Awards delayed as devastating wildfires engulf Los Angeles

The Hindu

A series of devastating wildfires have swept through Los Angeles, leaving destruction in their wake, with five lives lost and over 1,100 structures reduced to ashes. The Critics Choice Awards and other pre-Oscar events, including the AFI Awards luncheon and the British Academy of Film and TV Arts Tea Party, have been postponed. The 30th annual Critics Choice Awards ceremony …

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The British had changed names of places to destroy Telugu culture, says Venkaiah Naidu

The Hindu

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that the British had changed the names of many places including Rajamahendravaram to destroy the Telugu culture. Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, Padma Bhushan awardee Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad and Telugu scholar Garikapati Narasimha Rao inaugurated the two-day Prapancha Telugu Mahasabhalu at Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology deemed to University in Rajamahendravaram on December …

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Priyanka Chaturvedi slams 'Asian' label for UK child abusers, Elon Musk agrees

India Today

Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi joined the global discourse opposing the labelling of the UK's organised groups involved in the sexual exploitation of girls as Asians. She urged that they be referred to as "Pakistani gangs", and Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed with her argument. Starmer recently referred to "Asian grooming gangs" while defending his record on addressing these crimes, …

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U.K. foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

LA Times

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers a speech on the government plans for new sanctions that will target the finances of people-smuggling networks as part of efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel, in London, Thursday. Europe’s security “is on a knife edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending, Britain’s …

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How India's first IAS officer Satyendranath Tagore broke barriers under British rule

India Today

When Satyendranath Tagore cleared the Indian Civil Service exam in 1863, he wasn’t just breaking barriers—he was smashing them. Jnanadanandini Devi, Satyendranath Tagore, Kadambari Devi and Jyotirindranath Tagore A POLYMATH AND SOCIAL REFORMER Satyendranath Tagore wasn’t just a bureaucrat; he was a man of many talents. Satyendranath Tagore with his wife, Jnanadanandini Devi A skilled linguist, Satyendranath was fluent in …

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Column: There’s never been a TV detective quite like ‘Vera’

LA Times

Of all the moody, broody British police dramas that ever forced a dogged detective to tramp through windswept moors, old-growth forests and muddy farmyards only to confront a desperate killer on the edge of a cliff, ITV’s “Vera,” available here on BritBox, is one of the best. For 14 seasons, Oscar-nominated Brenda Blethyn has donned Vera’s drab brown mac, crumpled …

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Did Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse secretly get married?

India Today

British actor Robert Pattinson and his long-time partner, actress Suki Waterhouse, have reportedly married in a private ceremony held over the New Year at an exclusive Caribbean resort. A source close to the event revealed, "Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse got married at NYE at the Caribbean resort I work at. Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse got engaged in 2023. …

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Elon Musk: Seduced by Unbridled Power

Ed Sheeran goes back to school to launch new music foundation

Guests from ‘undivided India’ invited to be part of celebrations to mark IMD’s 150 years

David Walliams in the house: the bestselling children’s author and comedian connects with his readers even as he tackles serious themes in his books - The Hindu

Earth Records Hottest Year Ever In 2024 And The Jump Was So Big It Breached A Key Threshold

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold

No bail for Nijjar murder accused, Canada court orders mandatory detention

Dua Lipa assures fans of her safety amid Los Angeles wildfires: Devastating, scary

Nick Kyrgios backs Novak Djokovic's claims ahead of Australian Open

Indiana man who fled to avoid prison sentence for storming Capitol is arrested in Canada

British Soccer Star Could Face His Son In The FA Cup

Elon Musk to host chat with German far-right leader, adding to fears of his political meddling

Guyana to seek help from UN’s top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa sports minister joins calls for Afghanistan cricket boycott

Poulin scores `Superwoman’ goal, Victoire beat Sceptres 4-2 in front of 19,038 fans in Vancouver

U.K. MPs back tougher safeguards for children amid grooming row

Oscar nominations postponed, Critics Choice Awards delayed as devastating wildfires engulf Los Angeles

The British had changed names of places to destroy Telugu culture, says Venkaiah Naidu

Priyanka Chaturvedi slams 'Asian' label for UK child abusers, Elon Musk agrees

U.K. foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

How India's first IAS officer Satyendranath Tagore broke barriers under British rule

Column: There’s never been a TV detective quite like ‘Vera’

Did Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse secretly get married?