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
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms. Source link
The UN environment chief insisted Monday that talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty were not a failure, saying important progress was made despite negotiations collapsing without agreement. Source link
Britain will provide an additional 19 million pounds ($24 million) in humanitarian aid to Gaza, the government said Monday, ahead of a conference in Cairo set to address increasingly desperate humanitarian needs in the Palestinian enclave ahead of winter. Read our live blog to follow the latest developments. Source link
The UN’s top court begins landmark hearings Monday on global climate protection guidelines. Vanuatu and Pacific island nations lead proceedings before 15 judges. Over two weeks, 100+ countries and organizations—the highest-ever number—will present submissions on safeguarding vulnerable nations from climate change impacts. Source link
Clashes at a football match in Guinea’s N’Zerekore left around 100 dead, hospital sources report. Scenes of carnage included overflowing morgues and hallways. Unverified videos show chaos, with angry crowds later torching a police station. Authorities have yet to confirm the toll. Source link
New Delhi: Only a few days are left in the tenure of US President Joe Biden. In the remaining few days, Biden is now busy playing for his people. Biden announced on Sunday that he had pardoned his son Hunter Biden. Hunter faced sentencing this month on gun crime and tax charges. This marks a … Read more
US President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden, avoiding potential prison time for gun and tax convictions. The decision reverses Biden’s past pledge not to use presidential powers for family benefit. The move comes weeks before sentencing and amid President-elect Trump’s impending White House return. Source link
Global arms sales rose 4.2% to $632 billion in 2023, driven by conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Asian tensions, SIPRI reported. Russian and Middle Eastern firms saw notable growth after recovering from 2022 supply challenges, as arms makers ramped up production to meet surging demand. Source link