Meta, X, TikTok CEOs Testify in Heated US Senate Hearing on Child Exploitation
“They’re responsible for many of the dangers our children face online,” US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said.
Day After Being Sentenced To 10 Years in Jail, Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan Alongside Wife, Sentenced To 14 Years For Illegal Sale Of State Gifts
They’ll also be barred from running for public office for ten years and fined $2.7m.
Judge Voids Elon Musk’s Record $55bn Tesla Pay Package
“Never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware. I recommend incorporating in Nevada or Texas…,” Musk reacted on X.
Elon Musk Says Neuralink Has Successfully Implanted Wireless Brain Chip
He also said that Neuralink’s new product, Telepathy, will be initially used by those who have lost use of their limbs.
Israeli Forces Raid West Bank Hospital, Kill Three Palestinian Militants
Israeli sources claimed that the militants were preparing an assault while hiding in the hospital.
North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles Into Sea Off South Korea’s West Coast, Third Time In Less Than A Week
The launch comes amid a rise in tension on the Korean peninsula.
Toyota Recalls 50,000 US Vehicles For Immediate Repairs To Avoid Explosion Of Airbags
The RAV4 recall involves the driver’s airbag while the other recalls involve the front passenger airbag only.
Protests as Bullfighting Returns to Mexico City
A judge had ordered the indefinite suspension of the practice – which dates back to the 16th Century in Mexico – but the Supreme Court revoked it.
Biden Says US ‘Shall Respond’ After Drone Strike By Iran-Backed Group Kills 3 US Troops in Jordan
“We will hold all those responsible to account at a time and in a manner of our choosing.”
Court Orders Liquidation Of China Evergrande
EJudge Chan named Alvarez and Marsal as the liquidators as it will allow the company to oversee a new Evergrande restructuring plan.
Ukraine Says Corrupt Officials Stole $40m Meant to Buy Arms for War Russia War
Kyiv attempts to clamp down on corruption to speed up EU and NATO membership as both blocs have demanded widespread anti-graft reforms before it can join them.
UN Chief Pleads For Aid Agency Funding to Resume, Vows to Punish Staff Involved in Hamas Attack
Guterres implored governments to continue supporting the UN refugee agency for Palestinians after nine countries suspended their funding.
North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles Off East Coast, Seoul Reports
Earlier this month, Kim Jong Un declared the former bedrock goal of re-unification with South Korea was over.
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Escalate Red Sea Attacks, Hit Trafigura Fuel Tanker
Some shipping companies have suspended transits through the Red Sea and taken much longer, costlier journeys around Africa.
Trump Ordered To Pay $83m in Damages in Defamation Trial
“Absolutely ridiculous!” Trump said. “Our Legal System is out of control, and being used as a Political Weapon.”
US Justice Department Finds Cuomo Sexually Harassed 13 Employees
“He can continue to deny the truth and attack these women, but the facts do not lie.”
International Holocaust Day: Israel Calls for Education to Ward Off Reoccurrence
“Holocaust began with words, hate speech, singling out and dehumanising of Jewish people.”
ICJ Orders Israel To Prevent Genocide in Gaza, Stops Short of Ordering Ceasefire
South Africa had asked the judges “as a matter of extreme urgency” to impose provisional measures.
Alabama Executes Prisoner With Nitrogen Gas In First New Execution Method In Decades
While the state said the procedure was painless, the UN and human rights organisations attempted to stop it.
Japan Man Sentenced To Death For Arson Attack In Anime Studio That Killed 36
Prosecutors had demanded the death penalty, saying he was motivated to attack the studio after believing his work had been stolen.
