Billionaire Forrest ‘Can’t Wait Forever’ for $80 Billion Congo Hydro Deal
Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest warned he “can’t wait forever” to seal a deal with the Democratic Republic
2023-06-16 17:57
Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
2023-06-16 17:18
Suga: BTS star makes rare reference to China's unofficial K-pop ban
When asked by fans if he would expand his tour, Suga said Korean artists 'can't perform in China'.
2023-06-16 16:54
Tucker Carlson asks ‘why the hysteria’ over Fox’s Biden ‘wannabe dictator’ chyron
Tucker Carlson ridiculed his former employer Fox News and Democrats over the broadcaster’s chyron that briefly described Joe Biden as a “wannabe dictator”. Releasing the fourth episode of his Twitter show Tucker on Twitter on Thursday, Carlson questioned the apology tendered by Fox News following the gaffe. He likened Mr Biden’s personality to that of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, North Korea’s Kim Il-sung and Romania’s tyrannical communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. “But why were they angry? If the banner on Fox was false? Why the hysteria?” asked Carlson in his show that was launched as a counter to his Fox primetime slot after being forced to resign. On Tuesday night, Fox News broadcasted a chyron – a caption superimposed over the lower part of a video image – beneath split-screen videos that showed Donald Trump addressing supporters live in New Jersey and Mr Biden speaking at the White House earlier in the day. “Wannabe dictator speaks at the White House after having his political rival arrested,” read the chyron. Fox News said the “chyron was taken down immediately and was addressed”. Carlson claimed the Fox News producer responsible for the chyron resigned. “Those words were up for less than 30 seconds, but the effect was immediate. Inside Fox, the women who run the network panicked,” he said in his long rant. He said the channel “scolded the producer who put the banner on the screen” and claimed the producer later resigned. He questioned why Democrats reacted to the chyron with anger. “But why were they angry? If the banner on Fox was false? Why the hysteria? Lies don’t seem to bother anyone anymore. If some cable news producer had called Joe Biden a genius or accused him of being secretly Sudanese, would anyone be yelling about it?” Carlson said. “Would Fox News have apologized for it? Probably not. But calling Joe Biden a wannabe dictator, that stung.” In a mocking tone, Carlson proceeded to enumerate the various ways in which Mr Biden “could never be” considered a dictator. He sarcastically referred to government surveillance of phones and bank accounts, as well as a purported suppression of “peaceful protests” such as the events that unfolded during the Jan 6 riot. The comments come as Daily Beast reported that Fox News producer Alexander McCaskill had parted ways with the network. Fox News has sent Carlson a cease and desist letter ordering him to stop releasing shows on Twitter. Fox’s attorneys wrote to Carlson demanding he stop posting Tucker on Twitter videos, the first two episodes of which attracted a combined 169 million views. The right-wing network has been locked in a bitter contractual dispute with its former primetime anchor since he left in the aftermath of the $787m Dominion Voting Systems pay out in April. Read More Fox News cuts off White House briefing just as ‘wannabe dictator’ Biden chyron mentioned White House condemns Fox News chyron calling Biden ‘wannabe dictator’ as broadcaster walks back accusation Tucker Carlson spins new conspiracy on Trump’s arrest as his new Twitter rant defies Fox threat AP News Digest 3 am Trump's promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions Biden is returning to his union roots as his 2024 campaign gears up
2023-06-16 16:47
African leaders set to meet with presidents of Ukraine, Russia in bid to end war
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Ukraine in a delegation of African leaders and senior officials seeking ways to end Kyiv’s 15-month war with Russia
2023-06-16 16:24
Fans go wild as Tom Holland admits wooing Zendaya with 'limited rizz': 'He's locked up and in love'
Actor Tom Holland enchanted Twitter fans following his admission that he courted Zendaya with only 'limited rizz'
2023-06-16 16:17
Shell Challenged on Net Zero After Fossil-Fuel Investment Boost
Legal & General Investment Management, the UK’s largest asset manager, said it wants Shell Plc to explain how
2023-06-16 15:59
Robert Irwin gets bitten by carpet python just like his late dad Steve Irwin in 'deja vu' moment
The wild carpet python attacked the 19-year-old wildlife photographer in the face during a snake rescue
2023-06-16 15:53
Where is Kathleen Turner now? '80s icon overcame a devastating diagnosis to regain independence
Kathleen Turner has overcome many health struggles, including rheumatoid arthritis, which forced her to step back from acting at 39
2023-06-16 15:29
'Yellowstone' final season may get derailed after Kevin Costner's cryptic statement
'Kevin Costner will forever be proud of and grateful for Yellowstone and the cast is like family to him,' said a source close to the actor
2023-06-16 15:26
‘He wasn’t going to miss that’: Eminem walks eldest daughter Alaina Scott down the aisle at her wedding
Alaina Scott chose an intimate ceremony for her wedding with longtime boyfriend Matt Moeller in a ‘Great Gatsby glam’ themed ceremony
2023-06-16 15:22
'He ruined all my plans': Heath Ledger's Joker made Christian Bale question his own performance as Batman in 'The Dark Knight'
Christian Bale once revealed is discontent with his portrayal of Batman in 'The Dark Knight' trilogy
2023-06-16 14:58