Musk calls for jailed UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released

Musk calls for jailed UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released

Elon Musk has called for the jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson to be released and criticised UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer for his response to grooming scandals when he served as the country’s chief prosecutor more than a decade ago. In a flurry of posts on social media on Thursday, the US technology…

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

Fireworks in Hawaii home spark deadly explosion, killing at least three

An explosion set off by fireworks has killed at least three people in a residential neighbourhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, marking a tragic start to the new year on the island of Oahu. Two were pronounced dead on the scene. The blast happened just after midnight local time (10:00 GMT) on Wednesday, as revellers celebrated the…

One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas

One dead after Tesla truck catches fire outside of Trump hotel in Las Vegas

One person has been killed and seven injured after a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire and exploded outside of a Las Vegas hotel partly owned by United States President-elect Donald Trump. The fire began on Wednesday at about 8:40am local time (14:40 GMT) in the valet area of the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, according to…

Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?

Mitch McConnell’s legacy: A ‘grim reaper’ for US bipartisanship?

A new United States Congress convenes in Washington, DC, on January 3. But for the first time in 18 years, a key Republican leader will no longer be at the helm: Senator Mitch McConnell. Since 2007, McConnell has served as head of the Republican Party in the Senate, steering members of his caucus through four…