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Passengers in fatal bus crash near French ski resort were mostly Colombian nationals living in Spain
Many of the victims of a bus crash in Southern France in which two people were killed and dozens of others were injured are citizens of Colombia, officials said Monday. In a statement published on X on Monday, Colombia’s foreign affairs ministry said 30 passengers were Colombian citizens living in Spain. Colombia’s ambassador to France, Alfonso Prada, said the bus crashed on Sunday evening in the French Pyrenees as it was returning to Barcelona after taking passengers on a shopping trip to the
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Barnier's bold budget move in France spurs opposition parties to pledge no-confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier invoked a special constitutional tool on Monday to push through the controversial 2025 budget without a parliamentary vote. Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and the leftist France Unbowed announced they would file no-confidence motions in response, setting up a vote for as early as Wednesday that could bring down the fragile government. The decision comes as France grapples with a fractured National Assembly following snap elections in June, which l
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Drivers for Spanish food delivery app Glovo will become full-time employees
Thousands of delivery drivers in Spain working for the food delivery app Glovo will soon be full employees after the company announced Monday that it was moving to an employment-based model. The decision follows years of pressure from the Spanish government to give app-based drivers labor contracts. In a statement, Glovo's Berlin-based parent company Delivery Hero said that Glovo is moving from a freelance model to an employment-based one to avoid legal uncertainties, and that it anticipated a
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Volkswagen workers strike across Germany in battle against cuts
Workers at Volkswagen plants across Germany walked off the job in waves on Monday for temporary work stoppages, marking the start of nationwide strikes against the German auto giant. About 66,000 VW employees - more than half of VW's factory workforce in Germany - joined the strikes, according to the IG Metall trade union. The demonstrations began with a two-hour work stoppage on Monday morning at VW's plant in the eastern German city of Zwickau. At VW's flagship plant in Wolfsburg, thousands of
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Grupo Bimbo seeks $1.4bn damages from Maple Leaf Foods over Canada Bread sale
The Mexican bakery giant alleged “fraudulent and negligent misrepresentation” during the Canada Bread transaction.
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Delivery firm Glovo riders in Spain to become employees
App-based food delivery firm Glovo's freelance riders in Spain will be hired as employees following pressure from the government to give them labour contracts, its German owners Delivery Hero said Monday.Spain in 2021 became the first European Union nation to give food delivery riders labour rights, requiring that they be recognised as employees instead of being considered self-employed freelancers.
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Norway and Germany seek expanded submarine fleets to counter threat
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius joined his Norwegian counterpart Bjørn Arild Gram to break ground on Monday for a new joint submarine repair centre at Haakonsvern naval base on the west coast of Norway. Norway and Germany have been jointly building a new class of submarines, and on Monday both Pistorius and Gram said their countries would be pushing to order additional submarines and further expand their fleets. Pistorius appealed to German lawmakers to approve more than €4.5 billion ($4
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Uber now offers boat hailing in India
Uber India is offering boat-hailing services in India.
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MOD stress-testing how UK would cope in war
The war games come amid fears the Russian invasion of Ukraine exposed gaps in Europe's war capabilities.
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Zelensky criticizes Scholz during Kiev visit for Putin phone call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky once again criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday for his telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin in mid-November. Zelensky, speaking at a joint press conference with the German leader in Kiev, said he fears Scholz's phone call with Putin - the first in nearly two years - could lead to a breakdown of the Kremlin's international isolation and an easing of the diplomatic pressure on the Russian leader. "I think that after the
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Putin put a hit on a double agent because he knew the source of the Russian leader's riches: UK intel
A UK intelligence official said the order to poison Sergei Skripal and his daughter "would have gone to President Putin."
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Iraqi pro-Iranian militia head denies forces have entered Syria
The head of Iraq's pro-Iranian militias denied on Monday that his forces have entered Syria after reports they have crossed the border to help their Syrian government allies. The Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as the Popular Mobilization Forces, "do not operate outside Iraq," the group's head Faleh al-Fayyad said. He "categorically denied Hashd al-Shaabi's entry into areas in Syria," the official Iraqi News Agency quoted him as saying. He said that the group follows Iraq's commander-in-chief of the
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Minister sees opportunities for German energy industry in Kenya
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck sees good opportunities for the German energy industry in Kenya. The Kenyan government has the ambition to run the energy system entirely on renewable energies by 2030, the Green Party politician said on Monday during a visit to the geothermal power plant Olkaria near the Kenyan capital Nairobi. "Firstly, this is exemplary in Africa. And secondly, it is an invitation to the German energy industry to seek cooperation here," he said. From planning to the use o
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Scholz warns Putin during Kiev visit: 'We have staying power'
Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again stressed Germany's "unwavering support" for Ukraine in its defensive struggle against Russia. Scholz, speaking at a joint press conference with Zelensky, said there will be no let-up in support and that Ukraine can rely on Germany. The chancellor also announced further German military aid for the coming year, including air defence systems, howitzers, combat and reconnaissance drones
1 min read - BusinessThe Manual
This airline will soon receive its first Airbus A321XLR
Qantas is getting closer to receiving its initial Airbus A321XLR, which is beginning final assembly at the Airbus plant in Hamburg, Germany. The plane will be a milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal program, providing enhanced comfort and range and opening up more nonstop routes. The post This airline will soon receive its first Airbus A321XLR appeared first on The Manual.
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City of Chicago has warming centers available during extreme cold
The first real blast of arctic air has hit Chicagoland for the 2024-25 winter season. So it’s a good time for a reminder that warming centers are available in the city for those who need shelter from extreme cold. In Chicago In the city, the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) activates warming areas […]
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Spain’s prime minister is battling legal cases he calls a smear campaign. Here's what to know
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was reelected as secretary-general of his Socialist Party over the weekend despite corruption probes besetting his inner circle. One of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, Sánchez has displayed adroit negotiating skills to stay in power since 2018, when he led Spain's only successful no-confidence motion against his conservative predecessor.
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'Sustainable' soy products linked to deforestation and land grabs
Two Brazilian soy producers supplying European markets and certified by an international oversight body have been involved in deforestation and land grabs in Brazil, according to disaster management researchers. One producer was found to be producing soy 40 kilometres from its certified facilities on a farm where it has "carried out rampant deforestation for years," an Earthsight International analysis found. A second has been accused of pushing "traditional communities" off their land to acquir
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What’s Your Worst Driving Experience In A Foreign Country?
Many fantasize about traveling abroad to drive on iconic roads like the Stelvio Pass in Italy or the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania. Still, not every strip of pavement is a scenic byway. Every country has typical streets and highways, as well as the traffic that comes with them. The congestion can arguably be worse than at home depending on the region.
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Mozambique protests must go on for months, opposition leader says
Venâncio Mondlane tells the BBC that demonstrations could force the ruling party into negotiations.
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Carmaker Opel reduces production at German plant
The carmaker Opel has reduced production at its main plant in Rüsselsheim in western Germany. A company spokesman said on Monday that the assembly of the Astra compact car and its sister model, the DS 4, would be paused for the whole of this week. The company, which belongs to the Stellantis group, is converting the Rüsselsheim plant to a single-shift operation in consultation with the works council. The consultation is expected to last until the end of January. The spokesman said employees had
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The Valley Star Jasmine Goode Engaged to Melissa Marie After Italy Proposal
Here come the brides! The post The Valley Star Jasmine Goode Engaged to Melissa Marie After Italy Proposal appeared first on Reality Tea.
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BBC hears of horror and hunger in rare visit to Darfur massacre town
Massacres scar the Sudanese town of el-Geneina, now a near-empty city as the 19-month war grinds on.
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Belgium ordered to pay reparations for colonial kidnappings
Mixed-race children were forcibly removed from their families under a state policy in the 1940s.
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Germany: Door to EU still open for Georgia
Germany has said it supports Georgians who are committed to European values, as Berlin underlined its concern over the political unrest there. The massive protests of the past few days in Tbilisi clearly show that many people still want a future in the EU, a Foreign Office spokesman told journalists in Berlin. "The door to Europe remains open for Georgia, but it is important that Georgia also follows this path," he said. The country's president is clearly in favour of a pro-European course and s
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Volkswagen Workers Strike in Germany Over Automaker's Cost-Cutting Plans
Volkswagen workers across Germany began striking Monday over the automaker's plans to cut costs.
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Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
The candidate for Namibia's ruling party led Monday in early results of a presidential election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three days. The opposition has rejected the results and claimed the extension was illegal, undermining the vote in a southern African country that has a largely smooth history of elections and is praised as one of the region's more stable democracies. Final results are expected this week, with opposition parties saying they w
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France reduces discount for purchasing electric cars
France is reducing a state-backed discount for electric cars, from a maximum of €7,000 ($7,360) to a maximum of €4,000 with immediate effect. For households with medium to higher incomes, the purchase premiums will in future be €3,000 and €2,000 respectively, the government announced. In 2025, the purchase of electric cars will be subsidized with a total of €700 million; in the current year, €1.5 billion were still earmarked for the subsidy. The market share of electric vehicles in new car sales
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How a Ugandan opposition leader disappeared in Kenya and ended up in military court
Uganda is facing condemnation following the arrest of the veteran politician while in Kenya.
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Zelenskyy says Russia is treating the first North Korean soldiers well, but it won't last
Russia is treating North Korean troops well right now, Ukraine's Zelenskyy said, as it wants more to come fight, but they will become "cannon fodder."
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BYD Smashes Records as Tesla Rivals Shake Up China's EV Market in November
XPeng, Zeekr Surge While Nio, Li Auto Struggle in China's EV Sales Battle
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Three quarters of German children older than nine have a smartphone
Three quarters of children in Germany aged between 10 and 12 own a smartphone, according to a survey conducted by the IT sector's Bitkom association. The survey, conducted in the spring among 942 young people aged six to 18 and published on Monday, revealed that 65% of this group had the use of a smartphone. The figure is just 17% for those aged six to nine, but rises sharply to 76% for the 10 to 12 age group, to 90% for those aged from 13 to 15 and to 95% for young people 16 and older. German e
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Good News for Tesla: Chair to Lead Australia's First R&D Review in Two Decades
Australia Taps Tesla Chair for R&D Reform Amid Global Innovation Race
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German defence minister in Norway for launch of new submarine centre
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius travelled to Bergen on Norway's south-western coast on Monday for a groundbreaking ceremony with his Norwegian counterpart Bjørn Arild Gram for a new submarine repair centre. In 2021, the two NATO partners agreed a joint contract for the purchase of six submarines from German provider Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems. With the project, the two countries are aiming for a common design of their submarines. The German military procurement office has stated that t
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IDF soldier, Long Island native confirmed dead in Oct. 7 attack
Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old from Long Island, was previously believed to be alive and held hostage by Hamas, but the IDF confirmed he was killed during the Oct. 7, 2023 attack.
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Lufthansa Group airlines extend flight pause for parts of Middle East
Europe's Lufthansa Group airlines will not resume flights to Israel until at least February because of security risks from the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the Frankfurt-based company announced on Monday. The decision applies to all Lufthansa Group airlines, which include Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings in addition to the German flagship carrier Lufthansa. There will likewise be no Lufthansa Group flights to the Iranian capital Tehran through January 31, 2025.
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China is studying sanctions on Russia to figure out how to handle them if it invades Taiwan, report says
China is closely monitoring the effects of Western sanctions on Russia to prepare for a possible invasion of Taiwan, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Volkswagen workers initiate warning strikes
Volkswagen workers in Germany take action amid talk of restructuring and plant closures.
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Volkswagen’s woes mount as workers go on strike across Germany
Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers are taking part in strikes at plants across Germany Monday, marking the largest walkouts at the carmaker’s domestic operations since 2018.
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Germany's Baerbock urges Beijing to oppose Russian war in Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has warned her Chinese counterpart not to let Russia get away with its war in Ukraine. "The Russian president is not only destroying our peaceful European order with his war of aggression against Ukraine, but is now also dragging Asia into it via North Korea," Baerbock said on Monday during her one-day visit to Beijing. During her meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Baerbock said she spoke "intensively" about the fact that Chinese support for
1 min read - BusinessJust Auto
Denso, Fuji Electric get government aid for power chips
The subsidies are helping to "develop and strengthen frameworks for the supply of SiC semiconductors" in Japan.
1 min read - Businessdpa international
Strikes begin at German carmaker Volkswagen over wage cuts, lay-offs
Workers at Volkswagen's plant in the south-eastern German city of Zwickau began walking off the job at 9:30 am on Monday (0830 GMT), marking the start of nationwide strikes against the German auto giant. Workers at the rest of Volkswagen's plants in Germany are expected to follow suit later on Monday morning. The IG Metall trade union, which announced the strikes to protest management threats of wage cuts and plant closures, has called for two-hour work stoppages on every shift. The strikes are
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China's Meituan to expand Keeta food delivery service to more Middle East cities, sources say
Chinese food delivery giant Meituan, which operates the Keeta brand in Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia, is set to expand to more Middle Eastern and North African countries, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Keeta, which launched in the Saudi Arabian city of Al-Kharj in September and has since entered the capital Riyadh, will be available in Dammam and Jeddah, two other major cities in the Gulf nation, by year end, the two people said. The platform will then go to Mecca and Medina, Is
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Tanzania opposition youth leader dumped at beach after abduction
Abdul Nondo's alleged kidnapping follows the abduction and killing of another opposition figure in September.
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Norway suspends controversial deep-sea mining plan
Oslo's plan to open up its Arctic seabed for mining prompted stark environmental opposition.
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Commodities firm Trafigura goes on Swiss trial over alleged bribes paid to win Angola oil contract
For the first time in Switzerland, a multinational company faces a criminal trial Monday on charges of bribing a foreign public official, with alleged payments totaling about $5 million, to win lucrative oil industry contracts in Angola. Commodities trader Trafigura Group said Sunday it intended to defend itself against allegations that its former parent company did not have “reasonable and necessary” measures in place at the time to prevent unlawful payments to a former employee of Angola’s st
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Scholz in Kiev vows Germany to remain Ukraine's 'strongest supporter'
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in Kiev for the first time in two and a half years for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The German leader announced further arms deliveries worth €650 million ($684 million) by the end of December for Ukraine's defence against Russia. "I would like to make it clear here that Germany will remain Ukraine's strongest supporter in Europe," said Scholz, who travelled to the Ukrainian capital by special train. The visit was not previously ann
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Germany's Baerbock insists on discussing Ukraine with China's Wang
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has said Russia's war with Ukraine will form part of her discussions with her counterpart in Beijing, Wang Yi, while she is on a visit to China. The conflict affects Germany's core security interests and poses an enormous challenge to peace in Europe, Baerbock said in the presence of Wang. North Korea's involvement in the conflict makes it very clear how security within Europe and in Asia is closely linked in an interconnected world, the minister said.
1 min read - Businessdpa international
Strikes to begin at Volkswagen over wage cuts, lay-offs
German auto giant Volkswagen is bracing for widespread strikes on Monday as the IG Metall trade union is launching a major protest against proposed wage cuts and potential lay-offs and plant closures. IG Metall has called for strikes across all Volkswagen plants in Germany, intensifying opposition to the company's demands for across-the-board wage reductions. Volkswagen, Europe's largest carmaker, has also threatened plants closures and mass lay-offs as part of a major cost-cutting programme to
2 min read - Worlddpa international
First aid, long underwear: Germans help Ukrainians in twin cities
As Ukraine braces for a third winter of war, a small city in Germany is helping people keep warm in its twin town in western Ukraine. Winters in Ukraine are cold and snowy, with temperatures often plunging well below freezing. Average temperature ranges between -4.8 degrees Celsius and 2 degrees Celsius from December to March and in some places, temperatures regularly drop to below -20 degrees. Many Ukrainians have been displaced amid the ongoing Russian invasion, with some 3.4 million people fo
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