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In Oval Office farewell, Trump says Elon Musk is 'not really leaving'

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  Elon Musk's time in the Trump administration has come to an end with a news conference in the Oval Office in which he and the US president defended the work of Doge - and vowed it would continue, even without Musk. According to President Trump, Musk is "not really leaving" and will continue to be "back and forth" to the White House. "It's his baby," Trump said of Musk's work with Doge, short for the cost-cutting Department of Government Efficiency. Musk's departure comes 130 days after Trump returned to office, the maximum allowable through his status as a "special government employee". Doge - which is an advisory body, rather than a formal government department - has the stated aim of slashing government spending, saving taxpayer money and reducing the US national debt, which stands at $36tn (£28.9tn). Musk's work with Doge, however, has come with considerable controversy, particularly after mass lay-offs across federal age...

5 phones with sharp cameras outside Iphone, Samsung

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  When it comes to buying a phone with a great camera, most people immediately think of Apple and Samsung. However, there are several other smartphones that offer impressive camera quality without being from these two top brand s. In this article, we highlight five excellent alternatives to iPhone and Samsung, each with powerful cameras that can take stunning photos, whether you’re a casual shooter or someone who wants to capture high-quality images without a big learning curve. The Pixel 8 Pro is known for its exceptional computational photography. It features a 50MP main sensor, a 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens. Google's advanced AI enhances low-light shots, skin tones, and overall image clarity, making it one of the best camera phones on the market. Sony’s Xperia 1 V caters to photography enthusiasts. With a triple 12MP camera setup using advanced Exmor T sensors, it offers manual controls and high dynamic range. Its camera app resembles a professional camera int...