Franco-American actress Lily-Rose Depp sits down with FRANCE 24 to talk about taking on the leading role in Robert Eggers’ stylish update of the classic vampire horror film “Nosferatu”. From her deep-seated love of gothic horror to the secret desires harbored by her character, Depp says this latest film was a “dream collaboration”. We also … Read more
The United Services Union (Verdi) has announced nationwide strikes at various Amazon locations over the Christmas period. The strike action in Werne in North Rhine-Westphalia starts on Thursday, December 19th. Verdi wants to “hit the online giant at sensitive points” through a work stoppage in order to protest through pressure in the fight for fair … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he had not spoken to US President-elect Donald Trump for years but was “ready for negotiations and compromises” with him over the war in Ukraine. Trump has touted his ability to strike a Ukraine peace deal within hours of coming to office next month, without providing details. Source link
Consumer sentiment at the end of the year recently recovered slightly. This emerges from the current results of the “Gfk consumer climate powered by NIM”. In addition to a positive development in income expectations and the propensity to buy, the declining propensity to save is particularly contributing to the recovery of the consumer climate. The … Read more
The mining industry plays a key role in the world’s energy transition, providing the critical minerals and metals needed for new, green technology. It’s also facing pressure to reduce its own carbon footprint, and protect the communities affected by its mining activity around the world. Mike Henry, chief executive officer of BHP, says the world’s … Read more
Companies related to digital assets that come to Wall Street are moving the market forcefully, as demonstrated by the sudden increase in the stock of Exodus, a bitcoin (BTC) self-custody wallet, on its first day of trading. Under the ticker EXOD, the company’s Class A common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange … Read more
On a small playing field on the outskirts of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, about 60 young people take turns cheering on Alexandra Ndolo and Ashley Ngoiri. Two fencers face off, giving the girls and boys a demonstration of a sport that is largely unknown in Kenya. “When so many kids scream loudly and cheer us on, … Read more
Activists demanding justice for Bengaluru engineer Atul Subhash, who recently committed suicide, followed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy in Delhi to raise their issue. The leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha overheard him and responded by throwing chocolates at his car. Atul, 34, ended his life in Bengaluru on December 9, accusing his … Read more
France’s Les Républicains face incredible challenges to “articulate some difference and find themselves a role” in such a volatile political landscape. All the while, Sarkozy remains “very influential player in background of French politics, moving the chess pieces on the board for the center-right.” For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on the major challenges … Read more
Six men including the brother of France international Paul Pogba were sentenced to prison terms of between three and eight years on Thursday after being convicted of extortion attempts targeting the footballer. Source link