2 hours ago Musk tried to ‘undermine’ general election and ‘depose’ Starmer, MPs told

Labour MP Johanna Baxter also accused Elon Musk of putting the safety of Home Office minister Jess Phillips ‘at risk’ through his platform X.

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33 hours ago Alexander Isak deal done, Kylian Mbappe signs – Liverpool's dream transfers under Elon Musk

News of Elon Musk's interest in a Liverpool takeover has sparked speculation of what transfers could be possible under the ownership of the SpaceX founder - and the sky is the limit

Economics

35 minutes ago Starmer under pressure as second Labour MP breaks ranks to call for grooming gangs inquiry

U-turn by Rotherham MP Sarah Champion risks re-opening row triggered by billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk

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9 hours ago Moment Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket launch to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX called off

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket launch was called off on Monday, 13 January, after “a few anomalies” during the mission countdown.

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4 hours ago Starmer vows to work with Musk on AI growth after billionaire’s criticism of government

Sir Keir Starmer vowed that the UK government will work with anyone in the AI sector, including Elon Musk — even after the billionaire's criticism of Labour.

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2 hours ago Zuckerberg, Musk, answer me this: what about the child abuse scandal playing out online? | Susanna Rustin

Victims of ‘grooming gangs’ have been badly let down, but children must be protected on social media as well as in the real worldTwo seemingly contradictory things are true. It was appalling for the UK’s domestic policy agenda to be hijacked last week by Elon Musk’s blaze of interest in child sexual exploitation gangs. And government action in response to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse was long overdue. As ministers look in more detail at plans announced in a panic, it is essential that the many anxieties surrounding group-based child sexual exploitation – euphemistically known as “grooming gangs” because of the techniques used to ensnare vulnerable girls – do not distract from the seriousness of the issue.On Friday, Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, added his voice to those calling for a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation – a specific form of abuse carried out in exchange for money or other things that victims want or need; and often involving fin...

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11 hours ago Blue Origin rocket launch cancelled as Jeff Bezos tries to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Blue Origin, the private space company owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has pulled a major test of its rocket.

Technology

8 hours ago Elon Musk: How the world's richest man made his billions – and became a political powerhouse

The world's richest man is getting involved in everyone's politics. How did he get here?

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3 hours ago Elon Musk is even MORE unpopular among Brits after his dramatic intervention over grooming gangs

A YouGov survey found seven in 10 people (71 per cent) in Britain now hold an unfavourable view of the tech mogul - up seven points since a November poll.

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11 hours ago Watch: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket launch to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX cancelled

Watch as Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin attempted to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Monday, 13 January.

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12 hours ago As Trump enters the fray, the danger is that a nationalist Europe will fragment, not stick together | Nathalie Tocci

Rightwing leaders such as Meloni and Orbán set themselves up as Trump whisperers – but they only want to preserve their own interests A far-right wind is blowing across the Atlantic. While the rise of the populist right in Europe predated Donald Trump’s re-election, far-right parties, leaders and governments across Europe are being bolstered by his imminent return to power, and by Elon Musk’s rising political star. There is some hope that Trump’s presidency could have a unifying effect on Europe – and on issues such as defence policy, I believe it might.Trump’s apparent disregard for international law, sovereign borders and the US’s Nato allies with his ludicrous threat, even before his second term begins, to annex Greenland by force, drew a swift and unified reaction from France, Germany and Spain, whose leaders made it clear that they are, as you would expect, appalled and standing with Denmark. Germany’s chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said Trump’s remarks had triggered “incomprehension...

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11 hours ago Watch: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket launch to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX cancelled

Watch as Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin attempted to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Monday, 13 January.

Technology

17 hours ago ANDREW NEIL: We're ruled by the most useless government in living memory. Elon Musk threatens their monopoly... bring it on!

Elon Musk and Dominic Cummings are in cahoots to upend British politics as we've known it, bringing down Keir Starmer in the process.

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7 hours ago Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket launch cancelled SIX minutes before take off

The launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket has been called off, dealing Jeff Bezos a major setback as he seeks to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX

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12 hours ago Watch live: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos launches Blue Origin rocket to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Watch live as Amazon boss Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin attempts to launch its New Glenn rocket for the first time from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Monday, 13 January.

Technology

21 hours ago Dominic Cummings could persuade Elon Musk to back the Tories, Senior Conservative says

Dominic Cummings could persuade Elon Musk to back the Tories, Nadine Dorries claimed after it was revealed the controversial pair were communicating.

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10 hours ago Trump shares bad taste LA wildfires meme as Elon Musk branded ‘truly evil’ by Steve Bannon: Live

President-elect continues criticism of California’s Democratic leadership as blazes continue to rage in Los Angeles and MAGA civil war threatens to intensify

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23 hours ago How Farage lost the Brexit Party and why it means Reform is not inevitable

The last week has seen Farage and Reform top a national poll and hold another packed rally as their political momentum continues to gather steam. But the embarrassing row with Elon Musk and issues around Tommy Robinson exposed a number of serious problems for Reform behind the scenes, reports David Maddox

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11 hours ago Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch flops in failed challenge to Elon Musk's SpaceX

The New Glenn rocket was due to take off from Cape Canaveral in Florida for the first time in the early hours of Monday morning but the launch was cancelled after several delays

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24 hours ago Steve Bannon explodes on 'evil racist' Elon Musk and pledges to 'take him down' before Trump's Inauguration Day

It's no secret that Steve Bannon, once a top aide to Donald Trump, isn't a fan of the president-elect's newest buddy Elon Musk.

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14 hours ago California governor accuses Musk of ‘encouraging looting’ with misleading LA fires claim

Factually incorrect posts shared by Elon Musk on his social media site claim California governor Gavin Newsom decriminalised looting

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24 hours ago California governor accuses Musk of ‘encouraging looting’ with misleading claims

Factually incorrect posts shared by Elon Musk on his social media site claim California governor Gavin Newsom decriminalised looting

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20 hours ago Dominic Cummings and Elon Musk won't be able to upend UK politics, senior Tory warns

Dominic Cummings could persuade Elon Musk to back the Tories, Nadine Dorries claimed after it was revealed the controversial pair were communicating.

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25 hours ago Senior Labour politician questions Elon Musk’s ‘reluctance’ to appear before MPs in parliament

Chair of parliament’s technology committee invited Elon Musk in December to give evidence before MPs

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33 hours ago Dominic Cummings ‘advising Elon Musk’ amid attacks on Sir Keir Starmer

Cummings, a key figure behind the Vote Leave campaign and a former adviser to Boris Johnson during the Covid-19 pandemic, is said to have formed a new alliance with Musk

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27 hours ago Dominic Cummings and Elon Musk in alleged WhatsApp plot to derail UK politics

Dominic Cummings and Elon Musk, who are both fiercely anti-establishment, are said to be scheming on WhatsApp to derail politics and the government in the UK

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34 hours ago Elon Musk praises Labour MP for becoming the first to break ranks with Keir Starmer and call for a national inquiry into grooming gangs

The tech mogul, who has launched a barrage of attacks on the PM over Labour's rejection of a new widescale probe, praised Liverpool Walton MP Dan Carden.

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27 hours ago Dominic Cummings 'is behind' Elon Musk's bizarre rampaging assault on UK politics

Senior government sources claim Dominic Cummings is behind Elon Musk's incessant posting and strange obsession with UK politics and his constant jabs at Sir Keir Starmer

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43 hours ago MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: The last thing we need is meddlers like Elon Musk and Dominic Cummings causing chaos

MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: Elon Musk, no doubt a brilliant businessman, is interested in involving himself in our politics, first with Nigel Farage and now with Dominic Cummings

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29 hours ago Canada’s election is about to have an Elon Musk problem with Trudeau’s exit

The world’s richest man looks to move Canada to the right as the beleaguered prime minister prepares to departThe decision by the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, this week to resign as head of the Liberal party has set in motion a leadership race against the backdrop of a looming general election, which will be held amid political turmoil triggered by Donald Trump’s America First economic nationalism. It has also given Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, an opportunity to inject himself into yet another country’s political turmoil.Since Trudeau’s resignation on Monday, Musk has posted repeatedly about Canadian politics on X – the platform formerly known as Twitter he bought in 2022 for $44bn. He has praised clips of Pierre Poilievre, the leader of Canada’s Conservative party, while relishing in Trudeau’s downfall and engaging with rightwing Canadian influencers. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Elon Musk's ketamine use 'is responsible for recent X rampage' says expert

EXCLUSIVE: Elon's recent rampage on his social media platform X/ formerly known as Twitter has many wondering if Musk's ketamine usage is responsible for his recent outburst

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30 hours ago Elon Musk 'reluctant' to talk to MPs despite hundreds of posts about British society

Chi Onwurah, chair of the Commons’ tech committee, has invited Elon Musk to give evidence to MPs for its inquiry into social media, misinformation and harmful algorithms

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33 hours ago Labour minister confronted over government's alleged monitoring of Elon Musk's Twitter

Science secretary Peter Kyle was confronted over reports Labour is monitoring Elon Musk’s social media accounts.

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36 hours ago Elon Musk and the new world order: the hijacking of the global conversation

How can we publicly debate policy in the face of the rising – and polarising – influence of the X owner and others whose only aim is to serve themselvesHow should we as a society interact with one another, debate, come to decisions? What impels politicians to focus and act on one thing and not another?The Athenians had the Agora, where (male, slave-owning) citizens gathered to debate and decide the issues of the day. In the early 20th century, John Reith envisioned the BBC, in a most patrician way, as a space where the nation could come together to enhance the (supposedly) British values of democracy, reasonableness and debate. Continue reading...

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