Indonesia is the Asian capital of wildlife trafficking, a market estimated at $20 billion according to Interpol. The archipelago is one of the world’s biggest reservoirs of biodiversity. Wild animals are already the victims of massive deforestation, but they now face another. On the islands of Java, Sumatra and Borneo, poachers capture wild animals in … Read more
Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on December 7, five years after a devastating fire left it in tatters. As part of a monumental effort to restore the Gothic landmark to its former glory, artisans from all over the world stepped in to do their part. From a Belgian organ builder to an American timber framer, each … Read more
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is dragging Asia into the country’s war with Ukraine during her visit to China on Monday. Baerbock met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, where she discussed allegations that China is supplying drones or drone components to support Moscow’s war. She said … Read more
PRESS REVIEW: Monday, December 2 – The world’s press reacts to rebels’ storming of Syria’s second largest city of Aleppo. In France, the Barnier government is hanging by a thread as far right leader Marine Le Pen appears to call the shots. In other news, Germany has launched a 100 million euro project to recover … Read more
The board of the world’s fourth largest automaker, Stellantis, said that its CEO Carlos Tavares had stepped down from his position on Sunday. The group, which owns brands such as Jeep, Chrysler and Peugeot, had experienced a sharp fall in sales this year, especially in the US market. Also, we look at how a political … Read more
A left-wing cross-party initiative has been launched to decriminalize abortion in the early stages of pregnancy. Polls show public support, but conservative lawmakers are opposed. Source link
Georgian police arrested prominent opposition leader Zurab Japaridze early Monday after using water cannon and tear gas to scatter anti-government protesters who rallied outside parliament for the fourth straight night. The country’s interior ministry said 21 police officers were injured during a crackdown on demonstrations. Source link
French PM Michel Barnier faces a hostile National Assembly as his government moves full-speed ahead with a highly unpopular budget proposal. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on a volatile parliament putting the unlikely bedfellows of the left-wing Popular Front and far-right National Rally (RN) on a no-confidence collision course with the conservative prime … Read more
Thousands of Volkswagen workers in Germany went on strike on Monday after the company announced plans to close three plants and slash pensions. “Warning strikes will begin Monday in all plants,” said Thorsten Gröger who is leading the union negotiations with German auto giant. “If necessary, this will be the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has … Read more
Volkswagen workers in Germany prepared to strike on Monday after the company announced plans to close three plants and slash pensions. “Warning strikes will begin Monday in all plants,” said Thorsten Groeger, who is leading the union negotiations with German auto giant. “If necessary, this will be the toughest wage dispute Volkswagen has ever seen.” … Read more