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Elon Musk Revives Feud With Microsoft Gates Over Tesla Short

Elon Musk Revives Feud With Microsoft Gates Over Tesla Short

November 22, 2025 10:47 am

Tesla CEO Elon Musk warns Bill Gates to close $1.5 Billion short as their long-running conflict resurfaces amid Tesla’s record-breaking pay deal.

Elon Musk has reignited his long-standing conflict with Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates, calling on Gates to close out a multi-billion-dollar short position against Tesla. The dispute, which dates back to 2022, resurfaced publicly after Musk, celebrating Tesla’s approval of his unprecedented $1 trillion pay package, issued a warning on the social media platform X.

“If Gates hasn’t fully closed out the crazy short position he has held against Tesla for ~8 years, he had better do so soon,” …

California Parents Convicted In Killing Of Two Children Case

California Parents Convicted In Killing Of Two Children Case

November 22, 2025 10:18 am

Couple found guilty of murdering two of their children as prosecutors describe the 2020 California case, as extreme cruelty that devastated the family.

Californian couple has been convicted of murdering two of their young children in a case that prosecutors say exposed an alarming pattern of abuse and left an entire community shaken. A Los Angeles County jury found Maurice Jewel Taylor Sr. and Natalie Sumiko Brothwell guilty of killing their 13-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son at their Lancaster home in November 2020.

Prosecutors said the couple’s two youngest sons, then aged eight and nine, were forced to witness the

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Musk Hits Back After Billie Eilish Criticizes His Wealth Use

Musk Hits Back After Billie Eilish Criticizes His Wealth Use

November 22, 2025 8:00 am

Musk dismisses Eilish after the singer’s posts challenged his spending priorities, intensifying a public debate over billionaire philanthropy and impact.

Elon Musk has publicly pushed back at singer Billie Eilish after she shared a series of pointed social media posts accusing the billionaire of hoarding his wealth instead of using it to address urgent global crises.

The exchange began last week when Eilish posted multiple slides on Instagram highlighting what Musk’s fortune — estimated at more than $400 billion — could theoretically fund. The slides, citing data from advocacy group MyVoiceMyChoice.org, suggested that annual investments of tens of billions of

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UK Set To Approve Huge New Chinese Embassy In London

UK Set To Approve Huge New Chinese Embassy In London

November 21, 2025 12:49 pm

The UK government is preparing to approve China’s long-sought plan for a vast new embassy complex in central London—one of the largest diplomatic sites anywhere in Europe.

Although a final announcement has not been made, ministers are understood to have received security assessments from intelligence agencies that do not oppose the project. This effectively clears the way for approval, despite intense political and public scrutiny.

The decision formally rests with Housing Secretary Steve Reed, who must treat the application with quasi-judicial neutrality. But given the sensitivity of the issue, MI5, MI6 and senior officials across Whitehall have been heavily involved …

Gaza Armed Groups Seek Power Under New Peace Framework

Gaza Armed Groups Seek Power Under New Peace Framework

November 21, 2025 12:38 pm

Questions are mounting over the future role of several armed groups that have surfaced across Gaza in recent months, positioning themselves as anti-Hamas forces and potential partners in the territory’s next political chapter. These groups range from clan-based networks and criminal gangs to newly-formed militias operating within areas currently controlled by Israeli forces. Some have received quiet support from Israel, while others are believed to have indirect backing from elements within the Palestinian Authority.

Despite their growing influence, none of these militias have been formally included in the peace plan put forward for Gaza’s post-conflict administration. The proposal envisions an …

Namibia Father And Son Jailed For Fatal Family Assault Case

Namibia Father And Son Jailed For Fatal Family Assault Case

November 20, 2025 3:27 pm

Two men in Namibia receive 20-year and 15-year prison sentences for beating a young man to death, highlighting severe risks of domestic violence.

Namibian father and son have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the fatal assault of a family member, in a case that has drawn national attention to domestic violence.

Judge Philanda Christiaan of the Windhoek High Court handed down the sentences on Friday November 14, 2025, concluding the trial of Hendrik le Roux, 61, and his son, Borris le Roux, 31. Hendrik received 25 years in prison, with five years suspended, while Borris was sentenced to …

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

US Court: Jails Nigerian For Sextortion Linked To Teen Death

November 20, 2025 2:52 pm

Nigerian man is sentenced to six years in the US for a sextortion scheme that led to a Pennsylvania teen’s death, highlighting global cybercrime risks.

U.S. Federal court has sentenced 27-year-old Nigerian national Imoleayo Aina to six years in prison for his central role in a sextortion scheme that authorities say contributed to the death of a young man in Pennsylvania.

Judge Joel Slomsky of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania handed down the sentence in October, 2025, alongside five years of supervised release and a restitution payment of $3,250, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice.

Mr …

ICE Accused of Detaining ‘Out-of-Status’ Immigrants At USCIS

ICE Accused of Detaining ‘Out-of-Status’ Immigrants At USCIS

November 20, 2025 12:22 pm

San Diego reports say applicants at a citizenship center were arrested during routine appointments, sparking concern among attorneys and migrant advocates.

Attorneys and migrant-rights advocates in San Diego say federal immigration officers have been arresting “out-of-status” immigrants inside a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) building, targeting people arriving for routine citizenship and visa appointments. The reports have raised fears of a growing enforcement tactic at a site traditionally viewed as a neutral processing center rather than an arrest point.

Concerns intensified this week after the detention of Hanne Daguman, a Norwegian national who was attending a USCIS appointment on …

UK Says Russian Spy Ship Zapped RAF Pilots With Lasers

UK Says Russian Spy Ship Zapped RAF Pilots With Lasers

November 19, 2025 4:19 pm

A Russian spy ship, the Yantar, has reportedly used lasers to disrupt Royal Air Force pilots tracking its movements near UK waters, Defence Secretary John Healey has said. He described the incident as “deeply dangerous” and said the government was treating it with the utmost seriousness.

Healey said the ship, operating north of Scotland, had entered UK waters for the second time this year. It was being monitored by a Royal Navy frigate and RAF Poseidon P-8 aircraft at the time. The laser incident is understood to have occurred within the last two weeks.

“My message to Russia and to …

Congress Sends Bill Requiring Release Of Epstein Files To Trump

Congress Sends Bill Requiring Release Of Epstein Files To Trump

November 19, 2025 4:07 pm

The US Congress has passed legislation directing the Department of Justice to release its investigative files on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for signature. The House of Representatives approved the measure 427-1, and the Senate quickly cleared it through unanimous consent, bypassing debate.

Trump said he will sign the bill, reversing his earlier opposition. Over the weekend, he had criticised the push for disclosure but later urged Republicans to support transparency, insisting he had “nothing to hide” while framing the files as a distraction from other priorities.

The files include documents from federal …

Children Among 25 Killed In Russian Strike on Ternopil

Children Among 25 Killed In Russian Strike on Ternopil

November 19, 2025 3:38 pm

At least 25 people, including three children, were killed in a Russian missile and drone attack on two apartment blocks in Ternopil, western Ukraine, officials said, with another 73 wounded, 15 of them children. The strike early Wednesday marks one of the deadliest in the region since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Ukraine’s air force reported that Russian X-101 cruise missiles struck the residential buildings. Nearby regions, including Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk, were also targeted, and drone attacks hit three districts of northeastern Kharkiv, wounding more than 30 people. Social media footage showed buildings and vehicles ablaze, with …

China: Passport Checks At UK Heritage Spark Political Outcry

China: Passport Checks At UK Heritage Spark Political Outcry

November 19, 2025 2:08 pm

UK approval for Chinese security officers to check visitor passports at a protected London heritage site triggers national security warnings and political backlash.

A decision allowing Chinese state security officials to conduct passport checks at a protected heritage site in central London has ignited a wave of criticism from security analysts and senior politicians, deepening tensions around Beijing’s proposed “Super-Embassy” in the British capital.

The checks will apply to visitors entering the ruins of St Mary Graces, a 14th-century Cistercian abbey founded by King Edward III in 1350. The site, designated as a scheduled ancient monument, lies inside the perimeter

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