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Trump ‘very disappointed’ with Musk

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The US president has reacted to the billionaire’s disapproval of his tax and spending bill. US President Donald Trump has said he is “very disappointed”...

Musk threatens to paralyse US space programme

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The SpaceX CEO said he would decommission the only US spacecraft certified to fly American astronauts. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has claimed that his company...

Musk accuses Trump of Epstein ties as rift escalates

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Elon Musk has publicly claimed that Donald Trump appears in the still-unreleased files related to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting that is why the documents have...

Pork-filled disgusting abomination – Musk on Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’

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The former White House government efficiency czar has repeatedly slammed the legislation as wasteful. Tech billionaire and former White House efficiency czar Elon Musk has...

Musk explains his black eye

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The tech billionaire joked that he “was not anywhere near France”. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk raised a lot of eyebrows when he appeared...

Musk stepping down as special government employee

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The tech mogul has led the cost-cutting DOGE task force. Tech billionaire Elon Musk, head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced...

Robots will outperform human surgeons in five years – Musk

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The billionaire noted there are already certain operations that can only be performed by machines. Robots will soon replace human surgeons and are already capable...

Musk warns of ‘real massacre’ in Western Europe

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An unchecked influx of foreigners “will lead to the destruction of any country that allows it,” according to Tesla’s CEO. An influx of immigrants has...

Musk condemns ‘terrorist’ attack on Tesla dealership in Italy

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At least 17 cars were destroyed in a fire on the outskirts of Rome, in the latest string of attacks against the company. A Tesla...

Musk sells X

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The billionaire’s xAI artificial intelligence startup has acquired the social media platform. Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has...

Musk slams South Africa over ‘white genocide’

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The close adviser to US President Donald Trump has also reiterated that Pretoria won’t allow his Starlink service to operate in the country because...

Trump slams NYT for ‘ridiculous’ Musk ‘fake news’

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The paper has claimed the billionaire would be briefed on sensitive plans for a potential war with China. US President Donald Trump has refuted a...

Musk claims there’s a conspiracy to kill him

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Left-wing activists want to end his life and bring down Tesla, the billionaire has warned. Elon Musk has alleged that left-wing activists are conspiring to...

Musk blames Tesla protests on Soros

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The Hungarian-born financier and other top Democratic donors are behind a campaign against his company, Elon Musk has claimed. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has accused...

X under ‘massive cyberattack’ – Musk

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Downdetector has said it received outage reports from more than 60,000 users during the course of Monday. Tech tycoon and billionaire Elon Musk has said...

Musk calls for sanctions on Ukrainian oligarchs

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The billionaire has said that such a step could compel Kiev to start the peace process. Elon Musk has suggested that sanctioning Ukraine’s top ten...

Musk alleges ‘ActBlue’-funded groups behind Tesla protests amid growing corruption investigation

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Elon Musk has claimed that five organizations funded by ActBlue were responsible for orchestrating recent protests against Tesla, raising concerns about the fundraising platform’s...

Musk backs US withdrawal from UN and NATO

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The tech mogul supports a reassessment of American involvement in both organizations, questioning their relevance and effectiveness. Billionaire Elon Musk has publicly endorsed the idea...

Soros trying to derail Trump’s plans – Musk

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The billionaire has backed claims that the Hungarian-born financier has been investing millions to squeeze Republicans out of Congress. Elon Musk has backed claims that...

Musk says ‘Reuters is lying’

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The billionaire has denied the agency’s report on plans to cut Ukraine off Starlink to pressure it into the rare earths deal. Tesla and SpaceX...

Musk renews attack on Zelensky over ‘murder’ of US journalist

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Ukraine’s leader did not even understand why it was “bad” to “murder” Gonzalo Lira, Elon Musk says. Billionaire Elon Musk, a close ally of US...

Musk claims Ukrainians ‘despise’ Zelensky

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The tech entrepreneur has said US President Donald Trump was right to hold talks with Russia without Kiev’s approval. A poll suggesting that Ukrainian leader...

Musk reacts to claims of secret child with US influencer

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Elon Musk has responded to claims that he fathered a child with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair, reacting with a single “Whoa” after a...

US influencer claims she’s the mother of Elon Musk’s 13th child

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Ashley St. Clair has announced that she and the billionaire have a five-month-old baby, requesting privacy amid media interest. Conservative author Ashley St. Clair has...

Tesla, Trump, and Musk: Some incredible coincidences

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A viral X post has sparked debate over a bizarre chain of historical coincidences linking Nikola Tesla, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and a series...

US govt paid Reuters for ‘social deception’ – Musk

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The billionaire claimed that the agency was running a “total scam” in plain sight. A subsidiary of Reuters has received millions in US government funding...

FEMA employees fired over $59m in hotel payments for illegal migrants

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has fired four FEMA employees, including the agency’s Chief Financial Officer for authorising a $59 million payment for...

Musk calls for closure of US state media

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The head of DOGE has said Radio Free Europe and Voice of America are essentially “radical left crazy people talking to themselves”. Tech billionaire Elon...

Musk mocks pro-Western ‘independent’ media for losing US funding

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Numerous publications will struggle to stay afloat after Donald Trump suspended most foreign aid. Elon Musk has derided pro-Western Russian and Ukrainian media outlets over...

Musk slams Treasury over ‘fraudulent’ payments as DOGE gains federal access

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Elon Musk criticised the U.S. Treasury Department for allegedly approving payments to fraudulent and terrorist groups, as reports emerged that the Department of Government...

‘Legacy media is pure propaganda’: Musk responds to ‘Nazi salute’ accusations

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The tech tycoon says his detractors “need better dirty tricks” amid a furore over his gesture at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Billionaire Elon Musk, a close...

Starship explodes in ‘meteor shower’ of debris

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Elon Musk’s giant rocket suffered a “rapid unscheduled disassembly” during the latest test launch. SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded during a test flight, resulting in the...

Musk hits back at US market watchdog after lawsuit

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The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued the billionaire over his alleged failure to immediately disclose ownership of Twitter stock. SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon...

French Greens leader calls for X to be banned in EU

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Social networks pose a growing “challenge to our democracies,” Marine Tondelier has claimed. Marine Tondelier, secretary-general of The Ecologists – Europe Ecology The Greens, has...

Soros worse than Musk – Italian PM

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Giorgia Meloni has compared the roles of the two billionaires in global politics. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has claimed that philanthropist George Soros poses...

Merkel ‘ruined’ Germany, Ukraine conflict, ‘Hitlerian’ censorship: Key points from Musk’s talk with AfD leader

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Elon Musk spoke with right-wing politician Alice Weidel this week. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has hosted a lengthy conversation with the co-chair of the right-wing...

Up to 150 EU officials to scrutinize Musk’s livestream with German opposition – Politico

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Brussels reportedly fears the AfD party could gain an “unfair advantage” ahead of next month’s snap elections. The EU Commission plans to deploy a large...

Musk brands Starmer ‘evil’

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Keir Starmer refuses to investigate rape gangs because he is hiding “terrible things,” the billionaire has claimed. SpaceX CEO and X owner Elon Musk has...

Musk renews attack on British PM over rape scandal

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The US-based tech billionaire slammed Keir Starmer as a “national embarrassment” and said he “must go”. Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk renewed his assault...

Musk calls for Reform UK to oust Farage

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A surprise public split has come after the two took opposing positions on jailed right-wing activist Tommy Robinson. Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage...
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