Branko Grims, a Slovenian member of the European Parliament, cited Musk's "support for the fundamental human right of freedom of speech."

It seems renaming places really is all the range in 2025, as Elon Musk has now suggested a new moniker for the English Channel. Days after President Donald Trump officially rebaptised the Gulf of Mexico with a new title, the tech guru shared his idea for doing the same on our side of the pond.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk addressed a rally for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on Saturday, urging attendees to move on from past guilt related to the country's Nazi history. Newsweek has contacted Musk via an email to Tesla for comment.

Musk's support for AfD has helped what was once a fringe political party enter the mainstream, lifting it up in front of a global audience.

How to deal with Donald Trump's disruptive return to the White House and the tempestuous forays of his billionaire ally Elon Musk into European affairs?

"It's good to be proud of German culture, German values, and not to lose that in some sort of multiculturalism that dilutes everything," Musk said.

As the AfD gains popularity, its critics are seeking to take away voters’ ability to support or reject the party.

Balancing rapid innovation with public safety will determine America's leadership in the global AI landscape for decades to come. As AI capabilities expand at an unprecedented pace, recent incidents have exposed the critical need for thoughtful industry guardrails to ensure safe deployment while maintaining America's competitive edge.

Trump's 2025 immigration policies focus on high-skilled workers, impacting international students and professionals navigating U.S. visa processes.

Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and US are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction. Mapped: Donald Trump’s Transatlant

As Elon Musk and his billionaire brethren take power in Trump’s second term, the lack of legal guardrails — and the fading power of Big Media — is becoming an existential crisis.