95 minutes ago Tesla AI upgrade will let you 'talk to your car' using X's Grok chatbot, says Elon Musk

A series of quiet updates point to the imminent launch of an AI voice chatbot inside the company’s EVs.

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6 hours ago Elon Musk's reasons for wanting to buy Liverpool emerge as dad explains club connection

Elon Musk is interested in buying Liverpool from current owners Fenway Sports Group and his father, Errol, has explained the controversial billionaire's connection to the club and the city

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57 minutes ago Elon Musk 'stirs up hatred' by 'openly attacking institutions', says Spanish PM Sanchez as European backlash against 'meddling' Tesla billionaire gathers pace

The comments from Pedro Sanchez comes after fellow EU leaders Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused Musk of intervening in European affairs.

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43 minutes ago Learning to see through Elon Musk's disgraceful attacks on Labour is vital

As Scottish politics continue on a familiar path, Elon Musk’s latest attacks on Keir Starmer’s government raise serious concerns

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2 hours ago Elon Musk cheers on Kemi Badenoch as Tory leader uses PMQs to demand Keir Starmer be a 'leader not a lawyer' and allow new grooming gangs inquiry

During angry clashes at PMQs this afternoon, Mrs Badenoch piled pressure on the Prime Minister to establish a fresh probe into child sexual exploitation.

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16 hours ago Elon Musk buying Liverpool would be like seeing your dream home bulldozed

COMMENT BY DOMINIC KING: It felt a bit early for April Fool's Day but, lo and behold, Musk's father, Errol, went on Times Radio on Tuesday afternoon to set out his son's wish.

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1 hour ago Starmer urged to scrap funding for Musk’s firms after billionaire receives £190m from UK taxpayers

Exclusive: Firms owned by Elon Musk have raked in more than £190m of taxpayer cash since 2016, sparking calls for Sir Keir Starmer to prevent any further public funds going to the billionaire’s sprawling business empire

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99 minutes ago Tory and Reform MPs accused of ‘weaponising trauma’ of grooming victims, as Farage calls for inquiry into Pakistani men – UK politics live

Prime minister told Commons any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress however spokesperson says he has not ruled one outReform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill motion tonight. It says:That this house declines to give a second reading to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill because the secretary of state for the Home Department has not launched a UK-wide public inquiry into grooming gangs and has not committed to updating Members of this House every quarter on the progress of the inquiry.The Conservatives are using the victims of this scandal as a political football.The Conservatives alongside Reform, goaded along by Elon Musk will be voting for a motion which will not secure a national inquiry for victims of child sexual abuse, but instead it would kill these crucial child protection measures completely. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event

Sánchez accuses X owner of inciting hatred as country marks 50 years since start of its return to democracyPedro Sánchez has hit out at Elon Musk and his allies for “openly attacking our institutions, inciting hatred and openly calling for people to support the heirs of nazism”, saying the politics of division, disinformation and hatred risk ushering in a new age of authoritarianism.Speaking in Madrid on Wednesday as Spain prepares to mark the 50th anniversary in November of the death of General Franco and the country’s subsequent return to democracy, the Spanish prime minister said hard-won, basic freedoms could not, and should not, be taken for granted. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Liverpool fans unite after Elon Musk's father reveals the billionaire wants to buy the Reds in bombshell interview

Musk's father Errol was quizzed about his son - who is the richest man in the world with an estimated wealth of worth an estimated £334billion - reportedly having interest in purchasing the club.

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27 hours ago Elon Musk wants to buy Liverpool despite fears owners FSG will raise asking price

Elon Musk is the world's richest man, with the CEO of Tesla Motors worth an astonishing £340billion, the kind of money that'd allow him to purchase a Premier League club such as Liverpool

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2 hours ago ‘We want justice’: Woman gang raped in Oldham aged 12 demands grooming inquiry but tells far right to stay out

Samantha Walker-Roberts, 31, wants Keir Starmer to ‘do right for survivors’ but warns ‘we don’t want Tommy Robinson involved’

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4 hours ago Rupert Lowe dubbed ‘future leader’ as he calls for block on quantitative easing

As he walked to present his proposals, the Reform UK MP was jokingly dubbed ‘future leader’ by another MP in the chamber.

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23 hours ago Liverpool's stance on selling club to Elon Musk as billionaire's dad reveals interest

Liverpool have had no contact from Elon Musk and Fenway Sports Group have no interest in selling the club - after it emerged that the billionaire is interested in buying the club

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2 hours ago Jess Phillips has ‘security bolstered and told not to go out alone’ after Elon Musk attacks

It comes after Elon Musk launched into a furious social media tirade against the home office minister

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4 hours ago Elon Musk's secret baby mother's bold statement about kids and bizarre sperm offer

The mum of three of Elon Musk's 11 kids opened up about the challenges the youngsters will one day face growing up with such a controversial dad, while shedding light on his parenting style

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27 hours ago Elon Musk 'wants to buy Liverpool FC' says dad of tech billionaire as fans appalled

Elon Musk's dad confirmed his interest in buying Liverpool during an appearance on Times Radio, but fans say the tech billionaire "goes against everything the football club and city stands for"

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2 hours ago 'Elon Musk buying Liverpool would be a disaster – we won't be part of his game of Monopoly'

Elon Musk is interested in buying Liverpool but The Anfield Wrap's Josh Sexton says "winning transfer windows" isn't worth what Liverpool would risk with the tech billionaire as owner

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4 hours ago Political party funding rules may be reformed amid Musk interest, Starmer says

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called for changes amid the US businessman’s continued interest in British politics and support for Reform UK.

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27 hours ago Fact check: Home Office memo advised police how to deal with vulnerable children

The Home Office circular did not contain the quote, or sentiments, that online users have attributed to it.

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2 hours ago Les crisis talks! Embattled Starmer and Macron to discuss their woes over dinner at Chequers

The two leaders will hold talks at the Prime Minister's Chequers country estate, with an official to-do list set to include support for Ukraine, illegal migration and AI.

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5 hours ago Life of Elon Musk's dad Errol who had kids with stepdaughter and was called 'evil' by son

The 42 year age gap between Errol Musk and his former step-daughter was 'God's Plan' according to the failed business magnate, but the Tesla boss called his dad is 'evil' beyond what anyone can imagine

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3 hours ago ‘We want justice’: Woman gang raped in Oldham aged 12 demands grooming inquiry but tells far

Samantha Walker-Roberts, 31, wants Keir Starmer to ‘do right for survivors’ but warns ‘we don’t want Tommy Robinson involved’

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5 hours ago PMQs live: MPs to vote on grooming gangs inquiry after Starmer accuses Badenoch of ‘lies and misinformation’

MPs debate children’s safety bill after Sir Keir Starmer urges Kemi Badenoch to ‘withdraw her wrecking amendment’

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3 hours ago Elon Musk Liverpool takeover talk draws Man United comparison as finance expert spots issue fans should be 'wary' of

Billionaire INEOS boss Ratcliffe took charge at Man Utd but has not proved a popular figure with the Red Devils support

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5 hours ago Keir Starmer teases Nigel Farage saying he 'smiled' when Elon Musk knifed former ally and said he should be replaced as Reform leader

Mr Farage grinned and MPs laughed as the PM commiserated with him over the volte face by the X owner at the weekend.

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6 hours ago Watch live: Starmer faces Badenoch at PMQs as furious row erupts over grooming gangs after Musk claims

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (8 January) as a furious row erupts between the two political parties over grooming gangs.

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5 hours ago Susanna Reid shuts down Elon Musk’s dad after comparing Tommy Robinson to Nelson Mandela

Musk’s father hit out at Reid for asking her a ‘stupid question’ about his son’s ‘genius’

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7 hours ago Elon Musk is 'going mad' warns biographer who says billionaire is 'deeply unwell'

Elon Musk's biographer Seth Abramson believes the billionare is "going mad" as he manages Tesla, X, and SpaceX, while also being part of Donald Trump's transition team

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5 hours ago Nigel Farage humiliated as MPs roar at Keir Starmer's savage Elon Musk put

Keir Starmer admitted he had a 'smile' after Nigel Farage gushed about how 'cool' it was to have the tech billionaire's support - only for Elon Musk later turn on him

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7 hours ago Labour lays down challenge to Musk pledging to go after tech firms allowing online abuse on their sites

Sitting down with The Independent, victims minister Alex-Davies Jones outlined the government’s plans to crackdown on explicit deepfake images

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5 hours ago Keir Starmer claims new inquiry would delay action on child grooming gangs until 2031 – UK politics live

Prime minister says any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress as Kemi Badenoch says ‘be a leader, not a lawyer’Reform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill motion tonight. It says:That this house declines to give a second reading to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill because the secretary of state for the Home Department has not launched a UK-wide public inquiry into grooming gangs and has not committed to updating Members of this House every quarter on the progress of the inquiry.The Conservatives are using the victims of this scandal as a political football.The Conservatives alongside Reform, goaded along by Elon Musk will be voting for a motion which will not secure a national inquiry for victims of child sexual abuse, but instead it would kill these crucial child protection measures completely. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Who is Sam Altman, as the CEO of OpenAI denies rape allegations made by sister?

This isn’t the only lawsuit Sam Altman is facing; he was sued by Elon Musk in 2024 for breaching his fiduciary responsibility

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5 hours ago How a handful of X accounts took Elon Musk ‘down the rabbit hole’ on UK politics

Tech billionaire’s posts about grooming gangs scandal have elevated issue

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8 hours ago A history of Elon Musk and Keir Starmer’s relationship, from the Southport riots to grooming gang claims

Sir Keir Starmer’s latest spat with Elon Musk has its roots in tensions that began months ago

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6 hours ago MPs demand X owner Elon Musk attends Parliament for a grilling over the spread of 'viral misinformation' on his social media site

The House of Commons' Science, Innovation and Technology Committee invited the world's richest man to appear before them to give evidence to their ongoing probe.

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8 hours ago Jess Phillips admits fears over her personal safety after Elon Musk social media attacks

Safeguarding minister was described as ‘a rape genocide apologist’ by Elon Musk

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6 hours ago Politics LIVE: Keir Starmer clashes with Kemi Badenoch at PMQs as he accuses Tory leader of 'jumping on bandwagon' over calls for new inquiry into grooming gangs

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live coverage of the first Prime Minister's Questions of 2025 as Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch in the wake of a grooming gangs row involving Elon Musk.

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9 hours ago Starmer hits out at Tories over Badenoch’s call for new grooming gang inquiry

Elon Musk claimed Sir Keir Starmer was ‘hiding terrible things’ by refusing to back a national probe.

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6 hours ago PMQs live: Starmer demands Badenoch withdraw vote for new grooming gangs inquiry and vows ‘action now’

Sir Keir Starmer has urged Kemi Badenoch to ‘withdraw her wrecking amendment’ to the government’s Bill aimed at protecting children

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9 hours ago Good Morning Britain turns awkward as Susanna Reid scolded for 'ridiculous' question

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was scolded by guest Errol Musk, who is the father of billionaire Elon Musk, over a 'stupid' question she asked him

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6 hours ago PMQs: Keir Starmer claims new inquiry would delay action on child grooming gangs until 2031 – UK politics live

Prime minister says any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress as Kemi Badenoch says ‘be a leader, not a lawyer’Reform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill motion tonight. It says:That this house declines to give a second reading to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill because the secretary of state for the Home Department has not launched a UK-wide public inquiry into grooming gangs and has not committed to updating Members of this House every quarter on the progress of the inquiry.The Conservatives are using the victims of this scandal as a political football.The Conservatives alongside Reform, goaded along by Elon Musk will be voting for a motion which will not secure a national inquiry for victims of child sexual abuse, but instead it would kill these crucial child protection measures completely. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid scolded for 'stupid question' in awkward interview

Good Morning Britain host Susanna Reid was scolded by guest Errol Musk, who is the father of billionaire Elon Musk, over a 'stupid' question she asked him

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6 hours ago EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections

MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politicianThe EU executive has been “too slow” in enforcing a major law intended to ensure good behaviour of social media companies, MEPs have said, amid growing concern about the aggressive forays of Elon Musk into European politics.Pressure on the European Commission to act is growing as Musk, the X owner and world’s richest man, prepares to host a livestream conversation on the platform on Thursday with the leader of the far-right Alternative for Deutschland, Alice Weidel. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Nadine Dorries admits Tories never discussed grooming gang inquiry despite calling for one now

Former Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries revealed the Cabinet never discussed a grooming gang inquiry despite agitating for one now - as they're accused of 'political opportunism'

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7 hours ago ITV GMB interview abruptly halted by Susanna Reid as she issues urgent statement

Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Ed Balls were forced to cut an interview with tech guru Elon Musk's father Errol Musk short after he made controversial comments

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11 hours ago Grooming gang fantasist Eleanor Williams enjoys her freedom after early jail release under Keir Starmer's scheme

The revelation that Eleanor Williams , 24, has been released less than two year in an eight-and-a-half-year jail term has shocked locals in her hometown of Barrow-in-Furness.

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7 hours ago Elon Musk slapped down by Jess Philips as she tells billionaire to 'get to Mars'

The MP has vowed not to be silenced by Elon Musk after the tech billionaire branded her a "witch" and a "rape genocide apologist" as she received serious threats.

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12 hours ago Kemi Badenoch was supposed to make the Tories serious again. She has failed | Rafael Behr

By jumping on Elon Musk’s passing bandwagon and echoing the far right, the Conservative leader has shown she doesn’t understand her responsibilitiesThe House of Commons is built for confrontation, with rows of benches facing each other across an aisle. When the original Victorian chamber was blitzed to ashes during the second world war, Winston Churchill was adamant that the antagonistic geometry be preserved in the restoration. He spoke dismissively of the foreign, semi-circular assembly, which “enables every individual or every group to move round the centre, adopting various shades of pink according as the weather changes.”Churchill was leading a national unity government, but that was a wartime expedient. Normal democratic hostilities resumed as soon as Germany surrendered. MPs might rebel against their whips, or even defect, but it takes a national calamity or international crisis for Labour and Tory leaders to declare themselves on the same side.Rafael Behr is a Guardian colum...

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