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Seconded by Barack Obama, Angela Merkel presents her new book in Washington. However, it is mainly the ex-president who does most of the talking – who sees German reunification as a blueprint for his own country. For Barack Obama, Angela Merkel’s biography is America’s cure

Images of new electric Jaguar car leak out before official Miami unveiling Spokesperson says firm aware of pictures circulating online – but it is unclear how accurate they are Jaguar unveiled its much-hyped electronic concept car in Miami on Monday, just hours after leaked images of the rebranded vehicle were circulated online. Early online reaction suggests the concept car might appear more familiar to fans of Barbie or the Pink Panther than the traditional owners of a Jag. Continue reading… Images of new electric Jaguar car leak out before official Miami unveiling https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/dec/02/images-of-new-electric-jaguar-car-leak-out-before-official-miami-unveiling

Many young people dream of a long break during or after their studies. But before the adventure begins, there are a few things to consider. The most important to-dos at a glance. What do you have to consider when going on a big trip?

Despite Germany pledging a €650 million aid package on Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged its second-largest backer not to reduce its backing of Ukraine’s efforts to defeat Russia, saying Ukraine’s allies could only “ensure peace through strength” by sending more weapons, financing, and diplomatic support. Zelensky urges Scholz to ramp up ‘fundamental’ support against Russia

On Wednesday, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, an Islamist militia, launched a surprise offensive against the government forces of President Bashar Assad.

On Friday, pro-Turkish rebels under the lead of HTS managed to seize Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city, as well as scores of surrounding villages.

The circular on short-term rentals: the identity of guests must be verified, the Municipalities must check Viminale’s grip on key boxes, B&Bs in revolt: “We are discriminated against” https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2024/12/03/news/piantedosi_b_b_key_box_rivolta-423805910/?rss

Georgia sees its fifth night of consecutive protests against the government’s decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union. At a press conference with Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Jolie expressed Canada’s solidarity with the Georgian people, and said they “are very concerned about what Russia is trying to do in Georgia.”

  QUESTION: Were farmers the only business group adversely affected by the budget? ANSWER: Farmers have been seriously affected by the budget with their farms now subject to inheritance tax (IHT) where previously they were completely exempt. The National Farmers Union has been lobbying strongly against the proposed IHT measures which take effect from April 2026. However the IHT budget change affects all business and not just farmers, because both agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR), have been reduced to 50% (from 100%), after a new exemption of £1 million. The reduction in BPR to 50% will…

An Australian police officer found guilty of manslaughter after shocking a 95-year-old woman with a Taser in a nursing home has been sacked, New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed.

A view of Natre-Dame on December 1, 2024. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann CHRISTIAN HARTMANN / REUTERS The reopening of Notre Dame this coming weekend is going to be a high-security affair, with a repeat of some measures used during the Paris Olympics and the sealing-off to tourists of the cathedral’s island location in the heart of the French capital. After more than five years of reconstruction following the fire that devastated Notre Dame in 2019, invite-only ceremonies on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, will usher in its rebirth. Read more Inside Notre-Dame: The first images of the cathedral post-reconstruction Paris…