The Twitter and Musk deal takes another U-turn

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3 years ago

October 7, 2022

The Twitter and Musk deal has taken another turn as a judge postpones the trial

The Twitter and Musk deal has changed direction, once again.

A Delaware judge has postponed the Twitter v Elon Musk trial. The moves is to give the Tesla chief executive time to complete his proposed $44bn takeover.

The litigation was halted until October 28 to allow both parties to close the transaction, after Musk said he needed time to put together the funds for the deal.

Judge Kathaleen McCormick said if the deal did not close by her deadline the parties will need to contact her to schedule a November trial.

But Twitter argued the court should reject the proposal, saying Musk’s financing plan is “an invitation to further mischief and delay.”

Twitter and Musk were originally due to face off after announced his decision to walk away from the deal.

Musk has so-far raised $15.4 billion for the takeover by selling Tesla shares and is also leaning on large investors for another chunk of the financing.

There is speculation over whether he may need to sell more Tesla stock to fund the deal.

ABC journalist slapped down by Pres Trump

Trump rebukes ABC’s John Lyons for media questioning, vows to address “bad tone” with Australia’s PM Albanese. #DonaldTrump #ABCNews

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2 hours ago

September 17, 2025

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Trump rebukes ABC’s John Lyons for media questioning, vows to address “bad tone” with Australia’s PM Albanese. #DonaldTrump #ABCNews

A tense moment unfolded outside the White House when President Donald Trump accused veteran ABC journalist John Lyons of waging a “war on the media”.

Lyons, ABC’s Americas editor, questioned the president for the broadcaster’s Four Corners programme. While Trump initially deflected, claiming his children were running his businesses, the questioning drew an angry response when Lyons pressed on whether it was appropriate for a president to be so tied to business activity.

Trump snapped back, accusing the reporter of “hurting Australia” with his tone and promising to raise the issue with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during their upcoming meeting. “You set a very bad tone,” Trump told Lyons, “you can set a nicer tone.”

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Charlie Kirk has sparked a worldwide response

“Global vigils and rallies unite in grief as crowds chant ‘We are Charlie Kirk,’ sparking a conservative activism wave.”

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September 17, 2025

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“Global vigils and rallies unite in grief as crowds chant ‘We are Charlie Kirk,’ sparking a conservative activism wave.”

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sparked a worldwide response, with vigils and rallies stretching from London to Seoul and Canberra. Crowds are chanting “We are Charlie Kirk,” turning grief into a unifying rallying cry.

In Seoul, thousands marched through the streets, echoing the same words shouted in London’s Whitehall just days earlier. The scale of these gatherings has transformed a tragedy into a movement that crosses borders and cultures.

Supporters say this is more than mourning. It is about carrying forward Kirk’s vision. His death has ignited a global wave of conservative activism that shows no sign of slowing.

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Authorities have now formally charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson

Tributes pour in for Charlie Kirk, shot at a rally; suspect charged with murder as vigils gather nationwide.

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September 17, 2025

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Tributes pour in for Charlie Kirk, shot at a rally; suspect charged with murder as vigils gather nationwide.

Tributes are flowing in outside Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix, where supporters have left flags, signs and flowers in memory of Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist was shot and killed on September 10 during a rally in Utah.

Authorities have now formally charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and several related offences. Prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty, citing the evidence linking Robinson to the weapon used in the attack.

As the investigation continues, vigils and memorials have spread across the United States and abroad. Supporters say Kirk’s influence on conservative politics will be remembered for decades, while critics warn the case will fuel already polarised debate across the country.

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