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News18
8 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Witch Hunt': Trump Calls For Corruption Trial Against Israeli PM Netanyahu To Be Cancelled
Last Updated: Trump called Netanyahu a "warrior" and called the corruption trial a "witch hunt", a term he has frequently used for US opponents targeting him in legal cases. After the recent Iran-Israel conflict, US President Donald Trump has strongly opposed the corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it a 'witch hunt" and a politically motivated case with 'unfair charges". In December, Netanyahu became the first Israeli Prime Minister to take the stand in a criminal trial for corruption, being charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate cases. However, he has denied these charges. 'I was shocked to hear that the State of Israel, which has just had one of its Greatest Moments in History, and is strongly led by Bibi Netanyahu, is continuing its ridiculous Witch Hunt against their Great War Time Prime Minister!" Trump said in a Truth Social post. 'Bibi and I just went through HELL together, fighting a very tough and brilliant longtime enemy of Israel, Iran, and Bibi could not have been better, sharper, or stronger in his LOVE for the incredible Holy Land. Anybody else would have suffered losses, embarrassment, and chaos!" Trump further said he had just learned that Netanyahu was summoned to court on Monday for a 'horror show" and a politically-motivated case. 'Such a WITCH HUNT, for a man who has given so much, is unthinkable to me. He deserves much better than this, and so does the State of Israel. Bibi Netanyahu's trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero, who has done so much for the State," he said. 'It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu." What Are The Charges Against Netanyahu? Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in Israel on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust – all of which Netanyahu denies. The trial began in 2020 and involves three criminal cases. He has pleaded not guilty. The Israeli PM and his wife were accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars' worth of cigars and champagne from a billionaire Hollywood producer in exchange for assisting him with personal and business interests, according to The Guardian. He was also accused of an agreement with a newspaper for positive coverage in exchange for legislation weakening its rival. Netanyahu said the charges are a witch-hunt orchestrated by a hostile media and a biased legal system out to topple his lengthy rule. The trial has been delayed several times since 2020 due to the war in Gaza and later conflict in Lebanon. As per Israeli reports, a cross-examination of Netanyahu began on June 3 in a Tel Aviv court and was expected to take about a year to complete. While Israeli President Issac Herzog has the power to pardon Netanyahu, he has been quoted by Israeli media as saying that such a pardon is 'not on the table". It was unclear if the US could do anything to aid Netanyahu in his legal battle. His remarks came after a brief conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US president expressed frustration as the two countries exchanged fire despite a ceasefire. (with agency inputs) First Published:
The Guardian
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Blind date: ‘He told me off for looking at my phone'
What were you hoping for? A lot of good food and for the evening not to turn into an edition of Dining Across the impressions? Blond! Blue eyes!What did you talk about? The Bible. Judith Butler. Susan Sontag. Patti LuPone. Poetry. Squash. Musicals. Deciding whether or not to name our Pokémon (I'm pro). The cookbook club I'm in. The scavenger hunt I went on before our date. The awkward moment? When we exchanged numbers, I glimpsed his contact list. The moniker that was above my name is not suitable for publication. (We laughed about it!)Good table manners? Faultless. We ordered lots and shared thing about Eden? He has a poet's you introduce Eden to your friends? Eden in three words Cool, calm and do you think Eden made of you? Probably that I'm excitable and garrulous. He said I was 'erudite'. Blind date is Saturday's dating column: every week, two strangers are paired up for dinner and drinks, and then spill the beans to us, answering a set of questions. This runs, with a photograph we take of each dater before the date, in Saturday magazine (in the UK) and online at every Saturday. It's been running since 2009 – you can read all about how we put it together questions will I be asked?We ask about age, location, occupation, hobbies, interests and the type of person you are looking to meet. If you do not think these questions cover everything you would like to know, tell us what's on your mind. Can I choose who I match with?No, it's a blind date! But we do ask you a bit about your interests, preferences, etc – the more you tell us, the better the match is likely to be. Can I pick the photograph?No, but don't worry: we'll choose the nicest ones. What personal details will appear?Your first name, job and age. How should I answer?Honestly but respectfully. Be mindful of how it will read to your date, and that Blind date reaches a large audience, in print and online. Will I see the other person's answers?No. We may edit yours and theirs for a range of reasons, including length, and we may ask you for more details. Will you find me The One?We'll try! Marriage! Babies! Can I do it in my home town?Only if it's in the UK. Many of our applicants live in London, but we would love to hear from people living elsewhere. How to applyEmail Did you go on somewhere? He had to get up early the next day to go on a boat trip, so we didn't. And … did you kiss? On the street? If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be? Eden was trying to remember one of Stephen Sondheim's songs (Could I Leave You? from Follies). Despite me insisting, he'd only do bits of the tune, and sotto voce, so I could hardly hear him! We'll need to turn the volume up next time. Marks out of 10? 7. Would you meet again? We plan to. What were you hoping for? I would've been happy with a free meal, but I was hoping for a new connection. First impressions? Good hug when I arrived. He wanted to order nearly everything on the menu, so we did, and I liked that. He seemed a bit nervous at first, but I was too, so that wasn't a problem. What did you talk about? Lorde. Mitski. Susan Sontag. Performance poetry. The concept of self-esteem. And a nice bit of gossiping. Most awkward moment? Probably when he told me off for looking at my phone. Good table manners? No criticisms here. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion Best thing about Tope? His laugh. I liked his sense of humour; I couldn't predict when he would find something funny, but when he did he really did. Would you introduce Tope to your friends?I would. In fact, I texted a friend on the way home saying I think they'd get on. Describe Tope in three wordsInterested and interesting. What do you think Tope made of you? I think he'd like to get to know me better. I don't think he fancies me that much though. Did you go on somewhere? No, but we stayed talking in the restaurant until very late. And … did you kiss? I never kiss on a first date … If you could change one thing about the evening what would it be? I wouldn't have ordered the prawns. Marks out of 10? 8. Would you meet again? Yes. Tope and Eden ate at Kricket Shoreditch, London EC2. Fancy a blind date? Email
NDTV
8 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Denmark To Allow Citizens To Copyright Themselves To Fight AI Deepfakes
In an attempt to clamp down on AI-generated deepfakes, Denmark is planning to pass legislation granting citizens copyright protections over their own body, facial features and voice. Denmark's department of culture has already secured cross-party support for the move and is preparing to submit a proposal to amend the current Danish copyright law. The move comes at a time when AI has made it easier than ever for anyone to create a convincing deepfake image, video or sound to mimic the features of another person. In most instances, the deepfake is created to settle grudges and to cause harm towards the victim. Jakob Engel-Schmidt, Danish culture minister, said he hoped the bill would send an "unequivocal message" that everybody had the right to the way they looked and sounded. "In the bill we agree and are sending an unequivocal message that everybody has the right to their own body, their own voice and their own facial features, which is apparently not how the current law is protecting people against generative AI," he told The Guardian. "Human beings can be run through the digital copy machine and be misused for all sorts of purposes and I'm not willing to accept that." The changes to the law, if approved, would theoretically allow Danish citizens to ask online platforms to remove such content if it is shared without consent. The government said the new rules would not affect parodies and satire, which would still be permitted. NZ MP shows nude deepfake To show the growing perils of AI deepfakes, New Zealand MP Laura McClure last month showed a manipulated, naked image of herself on the floor of the parliament. The image, which Ms McClure revealed had taken less than five minutes to create online, was censored for broadcast purposes but served as a powerful illustration of the potential dangers posed by deepfakes. "Today in Parliament, I showed an AI-generated nude deepfake of myself to show how real - and easy - these are to create. The problem isn't the tech itself, but how it's being misused to abuse people. Our laws need to catch up," Ms McClure wrote on Instagram. Ms McClure said she wants to amend current legislation that makes it illegal to share nude photographs without consent to include deepfakes.
9 News
10 hours ago
- Politics
- 9 News
Former Greens candidate in hospital after Israel protest arrest
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A former Greens candidate who ran against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese "may lose the sight in one eye" after being injured in a protest in Sydney. Hannah Thomas, 35, was hurt in Belmore in the city's south-west during the heated protest on Friday morning. Images show her with one swollen eye closed and blood down her face. Hannah Thomas, 35, was hurt in Belmore in the city's south-west during the heated protest on Friday morning. (Instagram) NSW Police say around 60 protesters were blocking access to a business on Lakemba Street, which reportedly supplies materials to make weapons. Police said the protest was "unauthorised", and said some of the group didn't follow a direction to move on and were arrested. A police statement said a "scuffle" between police and protesters broke out. Thomas suffered facial injuries during the incident, with the Greens accusing police of being heavy handed. New South Wales Greens MLC Sue Higginson told The Guardian "it was possible she may lose vision in that eye." The Greens said in a statement: "NSW Police violently attacked and assaulted protestors at the "peaceful" picket. NSW Police said Thomas was taken to Bankstown Hospital. Images show Hannah bruised with a bloodied eye. (Supplied) The Greens says the factory is involved in making parts for F-35 jets, which are used by countries including Israel. Greens Senator and Justice Spokesperson David Shoebridge said: "When police are deployed to protect weapons companies instead of protecting the right to peaceful protest, we must ask whose interests they are really serving." Five people were arrested including climate protester Zack Schofield from Rising Tide. Another protester, aged 24, was arrested for allegedly taking a body camera worn by an officer. He was charged with larceny and goods in personal custody suspected being stolen A 29-year-old woman was charged with refuse/fail to comply with direction under part 14. A 41-year-old man was charged with use offensive language in/near public place/school. A 26-year-old man was charged with refuse/fail to comply with direction under part 14 and hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty. They were all granted conditional bail to appear before Bankstown Local Court on Tuesday 15 July 2025. Thomas ran against Anthony Albanese in Grayndler in Sydney's Inner West in the last election. Her injuries are being reported on in Malaysian media, because her father is the nation's former attorney-general. Sydney Sydney police Protests Israel Israel Hamas Conflict national CONTACT US
New York Post
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Denmark to give citizens copyright protections over their own image and voice to combat AI-deepfakes
Legal code getting a face lift. Denmark is expected to pass legislation granting citizens copyright protections over their own image and voice to combat the rise of artificial intelligence-created deepfakes, according to a report. A broad cross-party swath of Danish parliamentarians passed an amendment to current copyright law Thursday that strengthened protections against deepfakes which it defines as hyper-realistic representations of an individual's appearance and voice, The Guardian reported. Advertisement Denmark will prohibit the digital recreation of individuals without their consent in an amendment to copyright law set to pass in the fall. AFP via Getty Images 'In the bill we agree and are sending an unequivocal message that everybody has the right to their own body, their own voice and their own facial features, which is apparently not how the current law is protecting people against generative AI,' Denmark's culture minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt told the outlet. 'Human beings can be run through the digital copy machine and be misused for all sorts of purposes and I'm not willing to accept that,' the culture minister added. Advertisement The legal move is meant to give Danes legal standing to demand that online platforms remove AI-generated content that depicts them without their consent. The law will also cover 'realistic, digitally generated imitations' of any individual artist's performance. OpenAI's Chat GPT is one of the most popular sites used to create artificially generated images. AP However, the new rules will still have a conceptual carve-out for parodies and satire, governmental officials told the outlet. Advertisement Tech platforms that don't abide by the new law will be subject to 'severe fines,' officials said. The law is expected to go into effect in the fall.
