Author: News Desk

An architectural masterpiece with religious, artistic, economic and political significance, the Parisian monument that will soon reopen is, above all, a fascinating repository of symbols, some dating back to the Middle Ages. Notre-Dame: How to decipher the cathedral’s old and new symbols

SEVERIN MILLET Hand-delivered cash envelopes and Bulgarian shell companies… For over a year, investigators have been working at a complex task to untangle the financial flows involved in the so-called “foreign interference” case. In the case, with its many ramifications, the shadows of Qatar and Israeli companies loom large. Two lobbyists were indicted in 2023, the mysterious Jean-Pierre Duthion and Qatar specialist and Islamologist Nabil Ennasri. They are suspected of bribing BFM-TV journalist Rachid M’Barki and now ex-Green MP Hubert Julien-Laferrière, who are also under investigation. Determining the sums paid and how they were channeled is crucial. Neither Ennasri’s lawyer,…

On Día de las Velitas, which is celebrated from December 7 to 8, Colombians experience their most beloved holiday. Families decorate their doorways with colorful lanterns, parks are illuminated with wishes that are made every time a candle is lit, and the sky is covered with fireworks. That day Christmas officially begins in the Andean country. In Colombia, December has a special smell, it is a mix between the aroma of buñuelos, custard and brandy. “It is a day full of magic. It’s not just lighting candles, it’s illuminating desires, hope and family unity,” explains Alejandra Triana, who has been…

“Will Abascal understand that the Constitution is not the property of Sánchez and that refusing to agree with him has nothing to do with not recognizing the best that Spanish democracy has had in its history? Read An interesting age

She was adored by the Pope, Angela Merkel and the Greens. Greta Thunberg is now appearing at anti-Semitic events. Just like on Thursday evening in Mannheim. Site visit in madness. Formerly a prophet, today a golden calf – “Fuck Germany. Fuck Israel,” shouts Greta Thunberg in Mannheim

Families with lower and middle incomes often cannot afford everyday helpers. Or employ them black. Labor Minister Heil wants to change that – what the traffic light coalition actually wanted to do. Hubertus Heil wants to introduce subsidies for cleaning aides or babysitters

Women have said they have been harassed by male delivery drivers (Picture: Getty Images) Women in london and other major cities have been warned they are at risk after male food delivery drivers are setting up their accounts as women. Drivers have reportedly ‘harassed and intimidated’ women at home as they answer the door waiting for their food. But their delivery accounts showed they were women with a different vehicle, making it impossible to report incidents. One online group has even been set up specifically for renting accounts. This is despite account holders needing to verify their age, right to…

More than 18 million voters in Ghana are eligible to cast their ballots in the presidential election on 7th December. Twelve candidates are vying for the top job, including current vice president Mahamudu Bawumia and former president John Mahama. We get a feel for the pre-election atmosphere in the capital Accra.  Final countdown before Ghana's presidential poll

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol addressed the nation on Saturday ahead of a vote in parliament to impeach him. It was the first time he appeared before the public since plunging the country into political chaos four days earlier. “I am truly sorry and would like to sincerely apologize to the people who were shocked,” Yoon said. “I leave it up to my party to take steps to stabilize the political situation in future, including the issue of my term in office.” He added that there will be no second martial law order. “There are rumors that martial law will be…

On December 4, 2024, the European Parliament hosted the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast, where the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) made a compelling case for the appointment of an EU Coordinator dedicated to combating anti-Christian hatred. The conference, themed “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current Challenges and Future Prospects,” underscored the urgency of addressing rising anti-Christian sentiments across Europe. Alessandro Calcagno, COMECE’s adviser on fundamental rights and Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), articulated the pressing need for equal protection of religious freedoms, emphasizing…