Elon Musk’s X fined €120m by EU in first clash under new digital laws

Representative Ilhan Omar responded to President Donald Trump's recent derogatory remarks, in which he referred to Somali Americans as 'garbage' and suggested they should leave the U.S. Omar stated that Trump's comments reflect his awareness of his failures and are rooted in bigotry towards her community.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the FIFA draw ceremony, marking a significant moment as all three leaders will be in the same venue for the first time. This event is anticipated to foster discussions on various bilateral and multilateral issues.

Cloudflare is currently investigating significant technical issues that have caused widespread outages affecting major web services, including X, LinkedIn, and Zoom. The problems began shortly after 9 AM UK time, leading to difficulties in accessing various online platforms and services.

The US National Security Strategy, signed by Donald Trump, warns of a potential 'civilisational erasure' in Europe due to migration and EU integration, advocating for the cultivation of resistance against these trends. The document explicitly supports far-right parties in Europe, reflecting a significant shift in US foreign policy towards the continent.

Brian Cole Jr., a 30-year-old from Virginia, is set to make his first appearance in federal court following his arrest for allegedly planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican party headquarters in Washington DC on January 5, 2021, just before the Capitol riot. He faces two charges related to this incident, which could result in a prison sentence of up to 20 years if convicted.

The European Commission has imposed a $140 million fine on Elon Musk's social media platform X for violating the EU's digital regulations concerning hate speech and misinformation. This decision underscores the Commission's commitment to enforcing its digital rulebook amid increasing scrutiny of online platforms.

Tesla has introduced a lower-priced version of its Model 3 in Europe, aiming to boost sales following a backlash against CEO Elon Musk's association with Donald Trump and a decline in electric vehicle demand.

Reporting from Arizona during a severe heatwave, temperatures in Phoenix reached over 43C (110F) for 13 consecutive days, highlighting the growing issue of heat-related fatalities. Coroners struggle to agree on how to accurately count these deaths, raising concerns about the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. The dismantling of climate investments exacerbates these risks.