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The 41-year-old, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has also been charged with a terrorism offense after refusing to surrender his phone to police, and is challenging his treatment in prison on human rights grounds. Robinson’s representatives said on Telegram that Musk “and his team are only involved in these two cases” and that no discussions had taken place with the X owner and Donald Trump appointee over Robinson’s wider legal battles. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Elon and his team for their unexpected and generous assistance with these cases,” the statement added. “Tommy is immensely grateful for their…

Updated: 21/01/2025 – 18:47 GMT+1 On 20 January, San Sebastian in Spain celebrated its patron saint”s day with the traditional Tamborrada drum festival. … More On 20 January, San Sebastian in Spain celebrated its patron saint’s day with the traditional Tamborrada drum festival.More than 4,500 children grouped into 45 companies opened festivities in front of the town hall, setting the stage for the parades made up of 28,000 adults grouped into 167 companies.First held in 1836, this historic event has its roots in a local carnival group.San Sebastian’s Tamborrada attracts thousands of people every year, bringing together locals and visitors…

Asked if Greenland had conveyed the message that it is not up for grabs directly to Trump, Egede said his government was trying to set up a meeting with the U.S. leader to do just that. “That’s what we’re working on,” Egede said. “You can’t get around the fact that if they [the U.S.] want to talk about Greenland, they have to talk to Greenland.” Such a meeting could be held in the next few days, said Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt, who joined Egede at the press conference. Trump has already spoken with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who…

Watch EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos debate European enlargement live on Euronews from Davos on Wednesday with the Prime Ministers of Croatia, Montenegro and Slovakia. Wednesday’s key debate between Kos, Croatia’s Andrej Plenkovic, Montenegro’s Milojko Spajic and Slovakia’s Robert Fico, will consider how EU enlargement can shore up Europe’s role in the world by growing the single market, global trade bargaining power and geopolitical weight.The event comes against a turbulent global backdrop, and as Trump’s incoming administration has put territorial reach to the fore, staking claims to the Panama Canal and Greenland.The World Economic Forum Debate – Enlarge to…

The Gaza conflict decimated tourism in Israel, but with a ceasefire deal enacted, many European airlines are already making plans to reinstate their flights. The surprise attack on Israel by Hamas in October 2023 saw the tourism industry shut down almost overnight. Governments around the world issued warnings to their citizens not to travel to the Middle Eastern country, and airlines cut their services.But with a historic ceasefire deal agreed, hopes are high that getting to and from Israel will start to become a lot easier.Several European airlines have already announced the resumption of their services to Tel Aviv, although…

“This year, I am ready, together with you, to elevate Chinese-Russian relations to a new level, to counter external uncertainties by preserving stability and resilience of Chinese-Russian relations, for the development and prosperity of both countries and for justice and equality in the world,” Xi told Putin. The Russian president also referred to Xi as “dear friend” and emphasized the depth and breadth of Russia-China relations. “These ties are self-sufficient, as they do not depend on any domestic political factors or the current global situation,” he said. China’s support for Moscow has grown since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Shortly before Moscow’s assault began, Putin and Xi signed a statement proclaiming that there were “no limits” to…

Although hardly a surprise, President Trump’s executive decision to exit the international effort to halt global heating for a second time has been met with dismay on this side of the Atlantic. A global agreement to limit global temperature rise remains “the best hope for all humanity”, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, a day after Donald Trump ordered the US out of the Paris Agreement on his first day back in the White House.“All continents will have to speed up the transition towards net zero and deal with the growing burden…

Updated: 21/01/2025 – 16:42 GMT+1 The European Union will remain committed to the Paris climate agreement, despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw once again, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday. … More The European Union will remain committed to the Paris climate agreement, despite US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw once again, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday.She called the accord “humanity’s best hope” against global warming and urged international cooperation.Von der Leyen also stressed…

Trump refrained from imposing new tariffs on Day One, offering markets brief relief, but trade risks persist. Experts warn that duties on Mexico, Canada, and Europe remain likely, with targeted measures expected. Investors hoping for immediate clarity on US trade policy under President Donald Trump were left with more questions than answers after his first day in office.While no new tariffs were announced on Inauguration Day, the president hinted at potential duties on Mexico and Canada as early as 1 February. The delay offered temporary relief to markets, but economists caution that protectionist policies remain firmly on the new administration’s agenda.Trade…

The North Koreans showed up on the battlefield in late October, and have since earned a grim reputation among Ukrainians for apparently preferring to kill themselves rather than surrender. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said North Korea has seen 4,000 dead or wounded soldiers since joining the war. On Jan. 11, Ukrainian forces managed to capture two North Koreans alive; they were taken to Kyiv, where South Korea’s spy agency has been assisting, for medical treatment and interrogation. Neither the Kremlin nor Pyongyang, which signed a limitless partnership treaty with each other last summer, have confirmed North Korea’s participation in the…