Steve Bannon condemns Elon Musk as ‘racist’ and ‘truly evil’

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Ex-Trump adviser denounces tech CEO’s embrace of some forms of immigration and vows to ‘take this guy down’

In an escalation of discontent among the highest-profile far-right followers of Donald Trump, his former adviser Steve Bannon has called Trump’s newest favorite, Elon Musk, “racist” and a “truly evil guy”, pledging to “take this guy down” and kick him out of the Maga movement.

In an interview with the Corriere della Sera newspaper in Italy, excerpts of which were published this weekend by Breitbart, Bannon criticised Musk’s embrace of some forms of immigration and vowed to ensure that Musk does not have top-level access to the White House.

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Somalia and Ethiopia agree to restore diplomatic ties after year-long rift

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Somalia severed relations over sea access agreement Ethiopia signed with separatist region of Somaliland

Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to restore diplomatic representation in their respective capitals, more than a year after Somalia severed ties over a sea access agreement landlocked Ethiopia signed with the separatist northern Somali region of Somaliland.

In a joint statement after an unexpected visit by Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, to Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, both countries committed to “restore and enhance bilateral relations through full diplomatic representation in their respective capitals”.

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Poland denies Slovak delegation’s plane access to its airspace en route to Russia – media – Ukrinform

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  1. Poland denies Slovak delegation’s plane access to its airspace en route to Russia – media  Ukrinform
  2. Slovak parliament's deputy speaker arrives in Moscow, TASS reports  Reuters
  3. Fico refused Kyiv's offers to help with gas supplies, Zelensky says  Kyiv Independent
  4. Poland denies closing airspace for Slovak MPs during their trip to Moscow  Ukrainska Pravda
  5. Slovak parliamentary delegation departed for Moscow  MSN
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Israeli army forced to ‘change methods’ due to fierce resistance in north Gaza: Report – The Cradle

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  1. Israeli army forced to ‘change methods’ due to fierce resistance in north Gaza: Report  The Cradle
  2. What Are Israelis and Gazans Dying For? A Pointless War With No Goals  Haaretz
  3. IDF announces 4 soldiers killed, 6 wounded during fighting in northern Gaza  The Times of Israel
  4. Guerilla warfare and IEDs exact a price in Gaza's Beit Hanoun  Ynetnews
  5. 4 More IDF Soldiers Die In Gaza; Ground Operation Death Toll Up To 400  i24NEWS
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Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race – The Associated Press

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  1. Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race  The Associated Press
  2. Romanian protesters demand cancelled presidential election should go ahead  Reuters.com
  3. Far-right AUR party leads protests against annulled Romanian election  Euronews
  4. Thousands protest Romania's canceled presidential election  Yahoo! Voices
  5. Romania sets new election date, but risks same result  POLITICO Europe
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Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm Dikeledi – BBC.com

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  1. Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm Dikeledi  BBC.com
  2. Cyclone Dikeledi kills three in Madagascar, and Mayotte is hit again  The Guardian
  3. French territory Mayotte on red alert again as islands brace for Cyclone Dikeledi  Euronews
  4. Cyclone-battered Mayotte to be put on red alert  Reuters
  5. Map: Tracking Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi  The New York Times
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Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic – The Associated Press

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  1. Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic  The Associated Press
  2. NATO to boost Baltic presence, send warships to guard undersea cables  Defense News
  3. NATO to Send 2 Ships to Guard Baltic Sea Infrastructure, Finland Says  The Moscow Times
  4. Finland says oil tanker linked to subsea cable damage has serious deficiencies  Reuters
  5. Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage  ABC News
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Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point

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Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say

A historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity during its colonial rule of central Africa has been hailed as a turning point that could pave the way for compensation and other forms of justice.

Belgium’s court of appeal ruled last month that the “systematic kidnapping” of mixed-race children from their African mothers in Belgian-ruled Congo, Rwanda and Burundi was a crime against humanity. The case was brought by five women who were removed from their Congolese mothers as small children between 1948 and 1953, and who now live in Belgium and France. Each was awarded €50,000 (£42,000) in damages.

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Logging in forest earmarked for koala national park increasing under NSW Labor, analysis finds

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More than 7,000 hectares logged in planned park area since Chris Minns won 2023 election with commitment to deliver new sanctuary, conservationists say

Logging of native forest in the proposed great koala national park (GKNP) in northern New South Wales has intensified since the Minns government took office, according to new analysis by conservation advocates.

The report, which the state’s forestry corporation disputes, found 7,185 hectares (17,700 acres) were logged within the promised park in the 21 months since the March 2023 state election.

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Falsely labelled ‘organic’ products rife on Australian shelves, shoppers warned

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Organic farmers sound alarm about greenwashing amid push to introduce national domestic standard

Organic farmers and retailers have warned that Australians are being misled by producers who engage in a form of greenwashing by falsely labelling their products “organic”.

Australian consumers may be happy to pay higher prices for meat, cheese, cosmetics and other goods marked “organic” but producers can use the term without meeting any particular standards or being certified.

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Why will the Washington Post be different during Trump’s second term?

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As Trump’s inauguration looms, the paper, owned by Jeff Bezos, is in shambles – largely of its own making

As Donald Trump prepares to take office on 20 January, the ascension of a man who has repeatedly said he will persecute the media surely calls for the journalistic muscle of a newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal and has for decades been a mainstay of American political reporting.

But as Trump’s second term looms, the Washington Post, owned by the billionaire Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos, is in shambles – mired in chaos and disarray largely of its own making.

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6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Mexico – CBS News

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  1. 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes southwest Mexico  CBS News
  2. Strong M6.2 earthquake hits Michoacan, Mexico at intermediate depth  The Watchers
  3. Puerto Vallarta is Located in a Region Prone to Earthquakes, it is Necessary to Have an Emergency Plan  Puerto Vallarta Daily News
  4. Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Mexico  The Times of India
  5. A 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico  Al Arabiya English
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