## 13 former Trump administration officials sign open letter backing up John Kelly's criticism of Trump

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Thirteen former Trump White House officials signed an open letter backing up former Trump chief of staff John Kelly, who told the New York Times that Trump fits the definition of a fascist.

“We applaud General Kelly for highlighting in stark details the danger of a second Trump term.

Like General Kelly, we did not take the decision to come forward lightly,” the letter said.

All three former Trump administration officials have become high-profile critics of his after his presidency ended.

Troye was also one of the signatories of a letter in August from over 200 Republican officials backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

In his interview with the Times, released Tuesday, Kelly also said he observed Trump on multiple occasions praising Adolf Hitler.

In their letter, the former Trump officials said Kelly’s claims were “disturbing and shocking.” »

### Lukashenko warns of war if Russia attempts to annex Belarus

Authored by newsukraine.rbc.ua

The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, in an interview with Russia's media Izvestia has threatened war if Russia attempts to annex Belarus.

According to him, he doesn't understand why Belarus would need to be annexed by Russia, as the two countries already cooperate within the Union State framework.

So, there’s no need to set such foolish tasks, and one must always think about what comes next," Lukashenko clarified. »

### Fond farewell for NI McDonald's worker with Down's Syndrome as he retires after 25 years

Authored by belfastlive.co.uk

A Co Derry man with Down's Syndrome has been given a fond farewell after 25 years working in McDonalds, thanks to help from the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's supported housing scheme.

It was lovely, and thank you to my boss, Paul, for the party, as it was very special.

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### Microsoft CEO's pay rises 63% to $79m, despite devastating year for layoffs

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Microsoft boss Satya Nadella will earn a wallet-busting $79.1m (£60.9m) this financial year, up 63 percent on his compensation for 2023.

The huge boost to Nadella's pay in both cash and stock, announced by Microsoft last night, comes after a positive year overall for the company's financial revenues - but a turbulent 12 months for its employees.

2024 has seen two mass layoffs at Microsoft, with 1900 staff laid off in January, before a further 650 Xbox employees were shown the door in September. »

### Why North Korea sending soldiers to Russia will bother China

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“If the North Koreans are actually sending troops to fight with the Russians, then clearly the level of Russian willingness to support North Korea, to help defend North Korea, is going to be equivalent,” he told NBC News in an interview Thursday.

The U.S. and its ally South Korea say 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, with the total expected to reach 12,000.

A North Korean representative to the United Nations in New York said Monday that reports of North Korean soldiers being sent to Russia were “groundless rumors.”. »

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