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Despite ‘spy’ scandal, Philip Hammond says Britain should now adopt a ‘pragmatic approach to Beijing’ ahead of trade trip. Let China build electric cars in UK, Tory ex-chancellor tells Rachel Reeves ahead of trade trip China should be encouraged to build electric cars and renewable energy technology in the UK as part of a new pragmatic trading relationship that would benefit both countries, a former Tory chancellor has said ahead of a landmark visit by Rachel Reeves to Beijing early in the new year. UK News Philip Hammond, who was chancellor from 2016 to 2019, and the last UK minister…

Helping a stranger could be the most satisfying Christmas gift you can give this year.

ROME – Giovanni Russo, the prison man of the Meloni government, has resigned. He did so with a letter to the Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio, after months of silent tensions with the undersecretary, Andrea Delmastro, and the very powerful head of cabinet of the ministry, Giusi Bortolozzi. Carceri, change at the top: tensions with Delmastro behind Russo’s farewell https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/12/22/news/giovanni_russo_capo_dap_dimissioni_lina_di_domenico-423901719/?rss

In Today’s Almanac we unravel the origins of the Dreyfus case. On December 22, 1894, Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to life in prison for high treason and sent to Devil’s Island. An army officer, he had been found guilty of espionage in the service of Germany. He was clearly innocent, but had been chosen as a scapegoat by the military leaders because he was Jewish. The real person responsible was someone else, a Catholic. The origins of the Dreyfus case The affair exploded in all its gravity only four years later, in 1898, when the Parisian newspaper L’Aurore published on…

Housebuilders should lower buyers’ bills with solar panels on every roof, renewable energy charity and company chiefs have urged.The seven chief executives and directors have called on Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to back the Sunshine Bill when MPs debate it in the new year.If MPs back the draft legislation, which the Liberal Democrats’ Max Wilkinson tabled for a debate on January 17, it would bake into law a standard for newbuilds to come with solar panels on their roofs.Mr Wilkinson said the proposal is “just really, really obvious” amid efforts to reduce carbon emissions…

A woman in her 20s has died following a hit-and-run incident in Rathkeale, Co Limerick, earlier today.The woman is believed to be a young mother from the town.The collision occurred around 12.15pm at Bank Place, a narrow road in the town. The woman, who was standing outside a house near large gates, was struck by a silver Ford Transit van.Gardaí are searching for the driver and the vehicle after the van failed to remain at the scene or offer assistance to the injured woman. She was taken to University Hospital Limerick in a critical condition but was later pronounced dead.Gardaí have…

More than 2.7 billion in prizes Good morning. We start the live narration of the day of the Christmas Lottery draw. The bass drums are already ready at the Teatro Real in Madrid and will begin to move at 9:00, Spanish peninsular time. In total, 2,702 million euros will be distributed. The jackpot prize is valued at four million euros per series (which translates into 400,000 euros per tenth), while the second will distribute 125,000 euros per tenth and the third, 50,000 euros. Finally, the fourth prizes will give away 20,000 euros per ticket, while the fifth prizes will contribute…

The attack in Magdeburg moves commentators. Some recommend calm mourning and thorough education, others already see clear culprits – including Elon Musk. “Polarization kills” to “A state that fails” – so different

The US has attacked Houthi positions in Yemen. A dramatic incident occurred: When a fighter jet took off from an aircraft carrier, an escort cruiser fired. Both pilots were rescued. Fight against Houthis: US military accidentally shoots down its own fighter jet off Yemen

Farmers across Munster can look forward to a new dawn defined by greater power and more financial freedom as they reap the rewards of a co-operatively owned Kerry Dairy Ireland. Marking the end of a long-standing tug-of-war between Kerry Group and the Co-op, the return of Kerry Dairy Ireland to farmers has been hailed as a “fundamental win” for milk suppliers across Munster, clearing the path for a new and more equal relationship between the two entities. The historic deal, which was supported by 82% of eligible members this week, will also see a major economic injection in the Kerry…