Former US president Donald Trump fought back against claims that his recent remarks echoed sentiments of Adolf Hitler, although he still defended a crackdown on immigration into the US.
“They say that he said something about blood. He didn’t say it the way I said it, either, by the way. It’s a very different kind of a statement,” Mr Trump said on conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt’s show.
The former president also said he was not a "student" of Hitler.
Meanwhile, Mr Trump is reported to have pushed local officials not to certify the 2020 election results in Michigan, according to audio recordings cited in a US news report.
The report is the latest headache for Mr Trump, who on Tuesday was blocked by the Colorado Supreme Court from appearing on the state's primary ballot.
Similar legal efforts are under way in other states, including in Michigan, home to a large Arab-American population.
A Detroit News story on Thursday said Mr Trump, the putative Republican nominee to run for president next year, pressured two local officials not to sign the certification of vote results in their county.
In audio recordings obtained by the outlet, he allegedly told the two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers that “we've got to fight for our country” and that “we can't let these people take our country away from us”.
Mr Trump agreed, saying: “We'll take care of that.”
The former president is due to stand trial in Washington in March on federal charges of conspiring to overturn the results of the November 2020 election won by Democrat Joe Biden.
Agencies contributed to this report
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Result: India won by 203 runs
Series: England lead five-match series 2-1
Islamophobia definition
A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.
How much of your income do you need to save?
The more you save, the sooner you can retire. Tuan Phan, a board member of SimplyFI.com, says if you save just 5 per cent of your salary, you can expect to work for another 66 years before you are able to retire without too large a drop in income.
In other words, you will not save enough to retire comfortably. If you save 15 per cent, you can forward to another 43 working years. Up that to 40 per cent of your income, and your remaining working life drops to just 22 years. (see table)
Obviously, this is only a rough guide. How much you save will depend on variables, not least your salary and how much you already have in your pension pot. But it shows what you need to do to achieve financial independence.
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The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors
Power: Combined output 920hp
Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km
On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025
Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
