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Poor Fiat Topolinos Stopped at Italian Border for Flying Illegal Italian Colors
Italy's "Made in Italy" task force claims the Topolinos can't wear the Tricolore if they were assembled in Morocco.
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Netanyahu predicts warrant application will turn ICC into a 'farce'
The decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor to apply for arrest warrants against Israeli leaders will bring shame down on the court and turn it into a farce, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu predicted. "As the prime minister of Israel, I reject with disgust the prosecutor's comparison between democratic Israel and the mass murderers of Hamas. This is a complete distortion of reality," Netanyahu said. "The outrageous decision by the ICC prosecutor, Karim Khan, to se
1 min read - LifestyleNextShark
'Digital parents' comfort neglected Chinese youth through viral videos
In China, young people who lack familial love have found solace online through a middle-aged couple, dubbed as volunteer “digital parents,” who create videos that offer comfort and support. The couple in China, Jiang Xiuping and Pan Huqian, have gained over a million followers on Douyin over the past months for acting as caring parents.
2 min read - LifestyleDrillinjourneys
A Guide for Traveling to Mexico for the First Time
Tips and tricks for a successful first visit to Mexico.
10 min read - WorldBBC
South Africa's top court bars Zuma from standing in election
Ex-President Jacob Zuma's 15-month prison sentence disqualifies him from being a lawmaker.
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
What's next for Iran's government after death of its president in helicopter crash?
The death of Iran's president is unlikely to lead to any immediate changes in Iran's ruling system or to its overarching policies, which are decided by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A hereditary succession would pose a potential crisis of legitimacy for the Islamic Republic, which was established as an alternative to monarchy but which many Iranians already see as a corrupt and dictatorial regime.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Spain demands apology after PM's wife called 'corrupt'
Argentina's president Javier Milei made the remarks at a far-right political rally in Madrid.
2 min read - BusinessModern Car Collector
Bentley Discontinues V8 Engines in Continental and Flying Spur Models, Hybrid Replacements on the Horizon
Bentley has announced the discontinuation of V8-powered versions of its Continental GT and Flying Spur models in key global markets, including Australia, the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. This move is part of Bentley's strategic shift towards hybrid and electric powertrains, with new hybrid-assisted versions expected to debut soon. Image Via Bentley The decision aligns with Bentley's broader commitment to electrification, aiming for all new petrol-fueled Bentleys to be plug-in hybrids by 2026
2 min read - WorldRoad & Track
Italian Government Seizes More Than 100 Fiats for Not Being Italian Enough
The seizure is reportedly due to Fiat running afoul of the same "made-in-Italy" law that forced Alfa Romeo to change the name of the new Milano.
2 min read - WorldReuters
Explainer-What happens after ICC prosecutor seeks warrants in Israel-Gaza conflict?
THE HAGUE (Reuters) -The International Criminal Court prosecutor's office has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his defence chief, and also for three Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. Here is a look at what happens next, and how the ICC prosecutor's move might impact diplomatic relations and other court cases focused on Gaza. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AT ICC?
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Hamas criticizes application for ICC arrest warrants
The militant Palestinian organization Hamas has criticised the request for arrest warrants against several of its leaders by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). "His decision compares the victim to an executioner and encourages the [Israeli] occupation to continue the war of extermination," the group said in a statement broadcast by the Hamas-affiliated TV station Al-Aqsa. The Hague-based court's chief prosecutor Karim Khan submitted requests for arrest warrants for:
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Israel blasts ICC chief prosecutor over Gaza war arrest warrants
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has sharply criticized the request for arrest warrants against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant by the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Katz spoke of a "scandalous decision" on Monday, which he said represents "an unrestrained frontal assault on the victims of October 7th and our 128 hostages in Gaza." "While Hamas murderers and rapists commit crimes against humanity against our brothers and sister
1 min read - WorldBBC
Three-quarters of Gaza marked as IDF evacuation zones, BBC finds
Israel's army says it is protecting Palestinian civilians, but the UN says there are no safe areas.
5 min read - WorldSalon
Israel "intentionally causing death" among Gaza civilians, Hamas guilty of war crimes, ICC says
Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan charged a group of Hamas and Israeli leaders with war crimes and crimes against humanity
2 min read - WorldWFLA
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in connection with their actions during the seven-month war between Israel and Hamas.
4 min read - WorldBBC
South Africans' desperate search for jobs overshadows election
The country has the world's highest unemployment, leaving many cynical about this month's election.
6 min read - Worlddpa international
Top court bars former president Zuma from South African election
South Africa's highest court ruled on Monday that former president Jacob Zuma cannot stand as a candidate in next week's general election on the grounds that a 2021 conviction for contempt of court has disqualified him. The Constitutional Court ruled that Zuma's sentence of more than 12 months in prison had made him ineligible to stand. His former party, the ruling African National Congress (ANC), suspended Zuma, 82, in January. He has since founded a new party, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) and intend
1 min read - WorldBBC
Full ICC statement on Netanyahu and Hamas arrest warrants
The ICC said there were grounds to believe Israeli and Hamas leaders bore criminal responsibility for war crimes.
14 min read - Worlddpa international
Iran to hold memorial services for Raisi on Tuesday
Memorial ceremonies for President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian are planned in Iran for Tuesday after they were killed in a helicopter crash. The Iranian news agency Tasnim reported that a ceremony is planned in the north-west in the provincial capital of Tabriz in the morning, followed by a ceremony in the religious stronghold and pilgrimage city of Qom. The date for the funerals of the two statesmen has not yet been announced. Raisi is to be buried in his hometown
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Hamas mourns Iranian president and praises Tehran's support
The Islamist Palestinian movement Hamas has expressed its sadness regarding the helicopter crash that killed the Iranian president and his foreign minister. "We express our shared feelings of sadness and pain with the brotherly Iranian people, and our complete solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran," said a Hamas statement. The movement praised what it described the "honourable positions in support of our Palestinian cause, and the support of the legitimate struggle of our people against t
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Pakistan observes a day of mourning over Iranian president's death
Iran’s neighbour Pakistan is observing an official day of mourning over the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, who was found dead on Monday after his helicopter crashed in foggy weather. Sharif offered “deepest condolences” to the Iranian nation in a post on the X platform. “Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and the flag will fly at half mast as a mark of respect for President Raisi and his companions and in solidarity with Brotherly Iran,” Sharif said. President Asif Ali Zardari an
1 min read - WorldBloomberg
Mumbai Votes in India’s Election as Opposition Gets Boost
(Bloomberg) -- Voters in India’s financial capital Mumbai — home to billionaires, film stars and millions of slum dwellers — went to the polls on Monday, with the opposition alliance making a renewed push to break Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hold on power. Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall
4 min read - WorldReuters
ICC prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for Israel, Hamas leaders
In a statement, Khan said that based on evidence examined by his office he had sought warrants against Yahya Sinwar, political leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip; Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (also known as Mohammed Deif), commander-in-chief of the military wing of Hamas; and Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas' political bureau, who is based outside Gaza. The office suspects them of criminal responsibility for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed on the territory of Israel and i
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Spain summons Argentinian ambassador after Milei attacks Sánchez govt
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has summoned the Argentinian ambassador in Madrid after Argentinian President Javier Milei verbally attacked Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his wife, Albares said on Monday. Argentina's ultra-liberal leader Milei attended an election rally organized by the Spanish right-wing populist party Vox for the European elections in Madrid on Sunday, where he sharply criticized Sánchez's left-wing government and described the premier's wife, Begoña Gó
2 min read - WorldBloomberg
South Africa’s Top Court Blocks Zuma From Contesting Election
(Bloomberg) -- South Africa’s Constitutional Court barred Jacob Zuma from running for parliament, but that will do little to disrupt the former president’s bid to shake up next week’s election in the continent’s most industrialized economy where his upstart party remains the biggest wildcard.Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’
3 min read - WorldINSIDER
A few NATO countries are lobbying the rest to be bolder when it comes to sending their own soldiers to Ukraine
Some European NATO members are considering putting their own troops in Ukraine and encouraging other allies to consider it too.
4 min read - LifestyleCNN
Buying a dream home in Italy can be a nightmare. This couple says they have the answer
Bruno Mongiardo and his wife Ginevra dell’Orso have built a thriving business helping foreigners buy ready-to-occupy houses in southern Italy, without the headaches.
7 min read - BusinessRetail Insight Network
ASOS targets booming Indian fashion market with Reliance Retail partnership
India's fashion market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2023 and 2028.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
Pope Francis has added a stop in Luxembourg to a trip to Belgium in September, a three-day visit that will come as he is recovering from a much longer and challenging trip to Asia. The Vatican on Monday announced the Sept. 26-29 dates of the planned trip, saying Francis would first stop in Luxembourg and then travel onto Brussels, Leuven and Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium. Belgium’s bishops had previously announced that Francis was coming to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the country’s two ma
1 min read - WorldAFP
Pope to visit Belgium, Luxembourg in September
Pope Francis, 87, will visit Belgium and Luxembourg in September, less than two weeks after returning from a 12-day trip to Asia, the Vatican announced on Monday."His Holiness Pope Francis will make an apostolic journey to Luxembourg on September 26 and in Belgium from September 26 to 29, going to Brussels, Louvain and Louvain-la-Neuve," the Vatican said in a statement.
2 min read - WorldBBC
110 Ulez-scrapped vehicles are donated to Ukraine
Vehicles that do not meet Ulez emission rules can be donated to Ukraine instead of being scrapped.
2 min read - WorldBBC
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders
Israel's prime minister and senior figures with the Palestinian group are wanted for war crimes.
1 min read - WorldINSIDER
Ukraine says it struck an air base used to launch Russia's much-feared glide bombs
Overnight on Saturday, Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia's Kushchyovskaya air base in an effort to hamper glide bomb attacks, sources said.
3 min read - WorldSemafor
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash
The Iranian foreign minister also died in the crash near Iran’s border with Azerbaijan.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Independent UN experts urge Yemen’s Houthis to free detained Baha'i followers
Human rights experts working for the United Nations on Monday urged Yemen’s Houthi rebels to release five people from the country’s Baha'i religious minority who have been in detention for a year. The five are among 17 Baha’i followers detained last May when the Houthis raided a Baha’i gathering in the capital of Sanaa. The experts said in a statement that 12 have since been released “under very strict conditions” but that five remain "detained in difficult circumstances.”
2 min read - Worlddpa international
All nine victims in Iranian helicopter crash identified
The Iranian government says that all nine people killed in Sunday's helicopter crash have now been identified. Despite severe burns, the identities of all occupants were established on Monday, a high-ranking government representative told the Iranian news agency Tasnim. Their bodies have since been transferred to Tabriz, the capital of Iran's East Azerbaijan province. State media had previously confirmed the deaths of all nine occupants of the helicopter, including president Ebrahim Raisi and fo
1 min read - BusinessEnergy Monitor
Embracing the energy transition: how Melbourne is supercharging clean tech growth
Australia’s second largest city has become the perfect place for renewable energy and clean tech businesses to thrive.
5 min read - WorldBloomberg
Milei Visit to Far-Right Rally Prompts Harsh Spanish Rebuke
(Bloomberg) -- Spain’s Socialist government demanded an apology from Argentine President Javier Milei, saying the libertarian leader’s comments at a far-right rally in Madrid had badly damaged relations.Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turns Bullish on US StocksHims Debuts $199 Weight
2 min read - WorldBloomberg
India Shaping Up as ‘Big Win’ for Australian Trade, Farrell Says
(Bloomberg) -- Australian exports to India ranging from avocados and salmon to electric motors and pharmaceutical goods have steadily risen, Trade Minister Don Farrell said, describing his country’s ties with the South Asian nation as a “big win.” Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turn
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Reactions to Raisi's death pour in from Arab world leaders, militias
Numerous Arab countries expressed their condolences following the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash. Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, writing on X, offered "his sincere condolences to the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran." Egypt and Jordan expressed expressed solidarity with Iranians. Jordan's King Abdullah II said his “deepest condolences go out to the brothers, leadership, government and people
2 min read - Worlddpa international
Putin remembers Raisi as a 'true friend' to Russia
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was a "true friend" to Russia and was admired both at home and abroad, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a message on Monday, after it was confirmed that Raisi died in a helicopter crash a day earlier. Raisi "was rightly highly respected by his compatriots and enjoyed great prestige abroad," Putin said in a condolence message to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that was released by the Kremlin. "As a true friend of Russia, he made an invaluable
1 min read - Worlddpa international
Xi calls Raisi's death a 'great loss' to Iran
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his "deep sorrow" over the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, who was found dead on Monday after his helicopter crashed in foggy weather over mountainous terrain. Xi offered his "sincere condolences" to the Iranian government and people, a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry in Beijing said on behalf of the Chinese leader. Raisi had made "important contributions to maintaining Iran's security and stability, promoting national development and prosperit
1 min read - Lifestyledpa international
From labyrinth parks to exotic paradises: Brittany's floral delights
Oriane Jouno runs her finger over the palm-sized pseudo blossom of the Hong Kong dogwood. As if painted, the colour turns from cream to a pale pink. "It is one of our rare woody plants in the park," says the 35-year-old Frenchwoman, who manages the huge Parc Botanique de Haute Bretagne near Fougères with her family. It was her plant-crazy father Alain Jouno who set up the park in the eastern part of Brittany, on France's northwest Atlantic coast in 1994. Where earlier only scrub grew, today 24 t
5 min read - BusinessSouth China Morning Post
Volkswagen-backed Chinese EV battery maker Gotion takes on rival CATL with superfast-charging LFP product
Gotion High-Tech, a Chinese battery maker backed by Volkswagen, said its new fast-charging battery is ready for commercial production, a product that gives it an edge against rivals like CATL, the world's top electric-vehicle battery producer. The fourth-largest EV-battery maker in mainland China and eighth-largest worldwide said the G-Current lithium-ion-phosphate (LFP) battery offers a driving range of nearly 500km in less than 10 minutes of charging. The LFP battery can power both pure electr
4 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Candidates begin registering in complicated process to select Thailand's new Senate
Thailand on Monday officially began the selection of new senators, a process that has become part of an ongoing war between progressive forces hoping for democratic political reforms and conservatives seeking to keep the status quo. Hopeful candidates headed to district offices across the country on the first day of registration to compete for one of the 200 seats in Parliament’s upper house. The power of the Senate — although limited compared to the House of Representatives, which is tasked w
3 min read - Worlddpa international
Iran's Khamenei names interim president, declares national mourning
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has named First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber as acting president in the wake of Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. Khamenei also ordered five days of national mourning for Raisi, the hardliner who had held the presidency since 2021. Khamenei described Raisi as "tireless" and said the Iranian people had lost a "valuable and sincere person." According to protocol, Mokhber had been expected to become interim president. New elections will now
1 min read - WorldBloomberg
China Rips Taiwan’s Lai for ‘Dangerous Signal’ in Opening Speech
(Bloomberg) -- China sharply criticized the inaugural address of new Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, an early indication he will likely have a rocky relationship with Beijing.Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turns Bullish on US StocksHims Debuts $199 Weight-Loss Shots at 85% Discount t
2 min read - WorldBloomberg
Vietnam Parliament Elects Tran Thanh Man to Be Its New Chairman
(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam’s National Assembly elected Tran Thanh Man to be its new chairman for a term ending in 2026, the legislature said Monday afternoon.Most Read from BloombergIran State TV Says ‘No Sign of Life’ at Helicopter Crash SiteSpeedier Wall Street Trades Are Putting Global Finance On EdgeJamie Dimon Says Succession at JPMorgan Is ‘Well on the Way’One of the Last Big Bears on Wall Street Turns Bullish on US StocksHims Debuts $199 Weight-Loss Shots at 85% Discount to WegovyHe succeeds
1 min read - WorldAFP
Stock image falsely shared as 'official' South Korean defence ministry map
A map of South Korea that does not include disputed islands claimed by the East Asian country has surfaced in Facebook posts falsely claiming it shows a document issued by the defence ministry. However, the ministry said the map differs from the official version. The map, which AFP traced to a stock photo site , also uses dated South Korean romanisation.
3 min read - BusinessLeasing Life
Maghrebail secures €20m from EBRD for green projects in Morocco
Maghrebail, a leasing subsidiary of BMCE – Bank of Africa, has agreed to enhance its support for green lending and climate-resilient technologies in Morocco through a new partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This agreement includes an additional senior unsecured debt tranche of up to €10m, doubling the total facility amount…
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