Elon Musk claims ‘bot attack’ ruined his Twitter plan to solve Ukraine-Russia war

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View online October 04, 2022 1/ Elon Musk claims 'biggest bot attack' ruined his attempt to solve Ukraine-Russia war Elon Musk has claimed that a 'bot attack' from Ukrainians is affecting a Twitter poll he made hypothesizing an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. The head of Tesla and SpaceX proposed that annexed regions should redo elections under the supervision of the United Nations, with Russia leaving "if that is the will of the people". Crimea would become a part of Russia once again, with "water supply to Crimea assured" while "Ukraine remains neutral". The billionaire added: "This is highly likely to be the outcome in the end – just a question of how many die before then"; in a follow-up tweet, he also said that "a possible, albeit unlikely, outcome from this conflict is nuclear war". 2/ Trump sues CNN in $475million defamation lawsuit and claims network 'fears' him running in 2024 Former president seeking $475m in punitive damages 3/ North Korea launches first missile over Japan in five years as Tokyo tells citizens to take cover Japanese defence minister Yasukazu Hamada says he wouldn't rule 'counterattack' options 4/ Biden apologises to family of dead congresswoman for 'Where's Jackie?' gaffe Jackie Walorski's brother says family has 'no hard feelings' against him 5/ Herschel Walker denies paying for ex girlfriend's abortion after report turns own son against him Presented with receipts in Fox News interview, Walker says he 'send[s] money to a lot of people' The Big Question Did Kamala Harris really say racial 'equity' would decide Hurricane Ian support? Kamala Harris's conservative critics are once again wrapping themselves up in supposed outrage after the vice president made an observation about the effects of the climate crisis. The latest right-wing clamouring erupted after Ms Harris was interviewed by actress Priyanka Chopra, who during a discussion questioned how the Biden administration was responding to the very real issue of poorer countries and communities bearing the brunt the of climate crisis's worst effects. Ms Harris responded to the actress with a remark that some conservatives took to refer specifically to Hurricane Ian relief; a relevant, though still incorrect, assumption given the devastation is still being uncovered in Florida and other states. The issue is a personal one for Ms Chopra, who owns two homes in India and has witnessed neighbouring Pakistan be devastated over the past month by record-breaking floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced thousands more. Read the full story > Watch/ North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan, escalating tests of weapons NUMBER OF THE DAY  $475m   – Donald Trump has filed a $475m lawsuit against CNN for defamation, claiming the network "fears" that he will run again in 2024. QUOTE OF THE DAY "The only outcome ist (sic) that now no Ukrainian will EVER buy your f...ing tesla crap. So good luck to you." – Ukraine's ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk has fired back at Elon Musk after the Tesla boss tried out a Twitter poll to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Other stories you might like Will Smith enters 2023 Oscar race with slavery drama Emancipation 'No doubt' becoming PM gives Saudi crown prince immunity over Jamal Khashoggi case, lawyers say Hilaria Baldwin shares first family photo with all seven of her children Articles available exclusively to subscribers Alastair Jamieson, The Independent - Ukraine wants to join Nato but will that happen? Other newsletters you might like Morning Headlines Weekdays, 8am (UK time) Written by Joe Sommerlad Sign up The Race Report Every Tuesday, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's US Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.