In a significant move, Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund announced its opposition to Elon Musk’s pay package at Tesla’s upcoming shareholder meeting. Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund and a major Tesla shareholder, cited concerns over the award’s size, dilution, and lack of key person risk mitigation as the reasons for its vote. Despite acknowledging the value created under Musk’s leadership, NBIM, which holds a 1.14% stake valued at $11.6 billion, voted against the deal. The fund’s managers have also expressed interest in continuing constructive dialogue with Tesla.
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Overnight drone strikes targeted multiple industrial and energy sites deep within Russia, resulting in fires at refineries and petrochemical plants. One such attack led to a fire at the Frolovskaya electrical substation in the Volgograd region, confirmed by Governor Andrei Bocharov, causing power outages in Frolovo and surrounding districts. The Kursk region also experienced power outages impacting over 16,000 consumers due to what was described as an “enemy strike” on a substation, according to Governor Alexander Khinshtein.
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New amendments to the Crime and Policing bill will criminalize pornography featuring strangulation or suffocation, requiring tech platforms to prevent UK users from accessing such content. This follows recommendations from a government review highlighting the normalization of strangulation and its associated dangers, including potential brain damage. Simultaneously, the time limit for prosecuting victims of intimate image abuse will be extended from six months to three years. Platforms failing to comply with the ban on choking content will face significant fines, emphasizing the government’s commitment to combating online misogyny and the harmful effects of violent pornography.
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A new report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reveals that famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including el-Fasher in Darfur and Kadugli town in South Kordofan province, with approximately 375,000 people now facing famine conditions. The report cites a “total collapse of livelihoods, starvation, extremely high levels of malnutrition and death” as the primary drivers of this crisis, exacerbated by sieges and intensified fighting between the Sudanese military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF’s focus on Darfur has cut off food supplies and led to widespread displacement, contributing to the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. The IPC notes that over 21 million people, or 45% of the population, face acute food insecurity, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire to prevent further loss of life.
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A comprehensive list of locations, including every state and territory of the United States, along with various international locations, has been compiled. This expansive directory also incorporates locations associated with the US Armed Forces, spanning Americas, Pacific, and Europe. Furthermore, it contains a listing of Canadian provinces and territories. Lastly, the list is categorized as a postal code.
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Canada’s Finance Department revealed that over $3 billion had been collected through U.S. counter-tariffs before a significant portion of the levies were removed in September, falling far short of the government’s initial $20 billion revenue projection for the fiscal year. Prime Minister Carney opted to remove most of the tariffs to advance trade negotiations with the United States, despite a lack of agreement. This decision is expected to contribute to a deeper deficit in the upcoming budget. While the government defends its approach, the Canadian Steel Producers Association has criticized the exemptions granted on certain imports, which have further reduced the anticipated tariff revenue.
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Newly revealed documents show ExxonMobil funded right-wing think tanks, such as the Atlas Network, to spread climate change denial throughout Latin America, hindering support for UN climate treaties. This initiative involved translating denialist materials, sponsoring speaking engagements for American climate skeptics, and facilitating connections with local media and politicians. The goal, according to internal communications, was to influence developing nations and foster skepticism about the urgency of climate action. Despite efforts to remain anonymous, the documents, including checks, underscore Exxon’s strategy to undermine global climate efforts through strategic financial investments.
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Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, known for his strong stance against drug cartels, was fatally shot at a Day of the Dead celebration. Manzo had been critical of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s approach to combating cartel violence and vowed not to back down. Following his death, Mexican Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced an investigation, vowing there would be no impunity for those responsible. Manzo’s security detail was comprised of handpicked officers and National Guard members, and he was known as the “Mexican Bukele” for his tough-on-crime approach.
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The former top lawyer in the Israeli military, Maj Gen Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, has been arrested following her resignation and admission of responsibility for leaking a video allegedly depicting severe abuse of a Palestinian detainee. The video, which surfaced in August 2024, allegedly shows reserve soldiers at the Sde Teiman military base in southern Israel physically assaulting a detainee. The detainee was later released to Gaza as part of an exchange. Tomer-Yerushalmi’s arrest, along with the former chief military prosecutor, is part of a deepening political conflict surrounding the incident and its handling.
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In Uruapan, Michoacán, Mayor Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez was fatally shot in a public plaza during Day of the Dead celebrations, with the attacker killed at the scene. The attack, which injured a city council member and a bodyguard, involved a weapon linked to prior criminal activity. Following the incident, the Mexican president pledged justice, while Michoacán, a region plagued by cartel violence, mourned the loss of the independent mayor, with the community referencing the ruling party in their calls for justice. The mayor had previously sought help from the government to combat cartels and had been under protection since December 2024.
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