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Slovakia PM's Advisor Resigns Over Epstein Links; Pakistan Hit by Deadly Attacks; Israel to Ban MSF; Musk Eyes Satellite Launch; UK's Top Taxpayers Revealed
A series of significant events unfolded across the globe, ranging from political resignations and deadly attacks to technological advancements and financial disclosures.
In Slovakia, Prime Minister Robert Fico accepted the resignation of his national security advisor, Miroslav Lajčák, after the release of documents in the United States revealed that Lajčák had exchanged messages with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The messages reportedly discussed girls and diplomacy. Fico, in a video message on Saturday, described Lajčák as "an incredible source of experience in diplomacy and foreign policy," according to BBC World. While the released files did not show any wrongdoing, Lajčák stated he was stepping down to avoid political ramifications.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's Balochistan province experienced a series of deadly gun and bomb attacks that resulted in the deaths of 31 civilians and 17 security service personnel, according to Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. Security forces killed at least 145 attackers. The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attacks, asserting that they had killed dozens of soldiers, reported BBC World. The attacks represent one of the deadliest days of violence in the region, where the Pakistani government has been battling an ethnic insurgency for decades. Pakistan has accused India in connection with the violence.
In Gaza, Israel announced it would ban Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from operating in the territory after the medical charity refused to provide a list of its staff. The Israeli government had requested documentation from 37 organizations regarding their local and international workers in Gaza, alleging that some MSF staff had links to armed groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad. MSF vehemently denied these allegations. The charity stated on Friday that it would not share a list of its staff with Israeli authorities because it had not secured "assurances to ensure the safety of our staff," according to BBC World. In response, Israel stated it was "moving to terminate the activities" of MSF.
In the realm of technology, Elon Musk's SpaceX applied to launch one million satellites into Earth's orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). The application claims "orbital data centres" are the most cost and energy-efficient way to meet the growing demand for AI computing power. SpaceX argues that the processing needs driven by the expanding use of AI are already outpacing "terrestrial capabilities," according to BBC Technology. The addition of one million satellites would drastically increase the number of SpaceX satellites in orbit, adding to its existing Starlink network of nearly 1.
Finally, in the United Kingdom, the Sunday Times Tax List revealed the country's top taxpayers, including celebrities such as Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua. The billionaire brothers Fred and Peter Done, founders of Betfred, topped the list with an estimated £400.1 million tax bill over the past year, according to BBC Business. Manchester City's Erling Haaland, with a projected £16.9 million tax payment, is the youngest person on the list, while Liverpool's Mo Salah is believed to have a £14.5 million bill. The list shows a total of £5.35 billion paid by the top 100.
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