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Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?

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  Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way? It wasn’t the beginning of 2025 that Keir Starmer had anticipated or desired: in the early hours of New Year’s Day, Elon Musk unleashed a barrage of critical posts and accusations aimed at the British prime minister, drawing his government into a highly public conflict.                                      Elon Musk (right) has waged an angry and predominantly one-way feud with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.   In the days following, the world’s wealthiest individual revisited a long-standing, painful scandal involving grooming gangs and advocated for the release of Tommy Robinson, a jailed far-right activist with a growing social media presence. The tech mogul, who played a significant role in Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, has posted or reshared content about child abuse cases in the UK on X over 5...

Snow hits parts of the UK with amber weather warnings in place

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  Snow hits parts of the UK with amber weather warnings in place Snow and freezing rain have affected parts of the UK, with amber weather warnings issued in some areas predicting significant disruptions. Northern England, the Midlands, and Wales were among the regions expected to face the harshest wintry conditions overnight into Sunday, with snowfall reaching up to 20-40cm (7.8-15.7in) in certain locations. Flights at Bristol Airport were briefly halted on Saturday evening, and the Met Office has cautioned about potential power outages, isolated rural communities, and travel disruptions. Milder yellow weather warnings have been issued for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and other areas in England. Current amber weather warnings include: A warning for snow and freezing rain covering much of Wales and central England, including the Midlands and cities like Liverpool and Manchester, lasting until noon on Sunday. A separate warning for snow impacting no...