Wednesday, December 11, 2024

#finance #investment - Macron Wants New PM in 48 Hours, China Reportedly May Allow Weaker Yuan | The Opening Trade 12/1: Bloomberg

11 December 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking to form a coalition of moderates to avoid a new legislative election, aiming to name a new prime minister within 48 hours.

The dollar strengthened after a report that Chinese leaders are considering allowing their currency to weaken as they brace for higher tariffs under a second Donald Trump presidency.

The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game.


Hosted by Guy Johnson, Kriti Gupta and Anna Edwards.

#Russia - Syria is Where Putin Perfected the Civilian Attacks He Now Replicates in Ukraine: Helsinki Commission

11 December 2024

Rep. Mike Lawler questions Syrian civil society leader and human rights activist, Mohammed Alaa Ghanem, at the Helsinki Commission Hearing: Putin’s Syrian Puppet - War Crimes and Complicity from Syria to Ukraine.


The U.S. Helsinki Commission monitors human rights and international cooperation in the 57 countries of the OSCE. RT ≠ endorsement.

#USA #Mangione - UnitedHealth murder suspect has angry outburst as details of his life emerge • FRANCE 24 English

11 December 2024

Luigi Mangione, the suspect charged with murder in the shooting of a top UnitedHealth executive, briefly struggled with officers and angrily shouted while being escorted into a Pennsylvania courthouse on Tuesday, as a clearer picture of his motives began to emerge a day after his arrest ended a massive manhunt.

#UnitedHealth #murder #Mangione

#NATO - Why the 2% of GDP Spending Goal May Need to Rise: Bloomberg

11 December 2024

NATO plans to set new targets for members to produce more weapon systems, including tanks and planes. This may require raising the alliance’s defense spending goal to as much as 3% of gross domestic product, according to officials familiar with the matter. NATO currently asks allies to spend 2% of GDP. 

Bloomberg's Andrea Palasciano reports.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

#F1 - LATEST F1 NEWS | Verstappen in Rwanda, Cadillac F1 update, Ben Sulayem doubles down, and more.

10 December 2024

  • Verstappen to work in Rwanda
  • Lowdon named as Cadillac boss
  • FIA President doubles down
  • Ferrari believe in Hamilton
  • Sainz knew why he was out
  • Triple headers good for Merc
  • China signs new F1 deal
  • Dutch Grand Prix to end
  • Ecclestone to sell F1 cars
  • Sargeant goes to sportscars


#USA - Suspect charged in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC: CBS New York

10 December 2024

Police believe 26-year-old Luigi Mangione fled the Big Apple after gunning down Thompson on Dec. 4 and then traveled across Pennsylvania before being arrested on unrelated charges on Monday in Altoona. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports. Story: https://www.wfsb.com/2024/12/09/man-b...

#Spain - Criminal gangs exploiting the olive oil crisis in Spain | DW Documentary

3 December 2024

Spanish farmer Antonio Basa is has to guard his olive grove at night. Heat-related crop failures have driven the price of olive oil sky high and now, professional gangs are stealing the lucrative fruit. Spain is the world’s largest producer of olive oil. Antonio Basa rubs his tired eyes after a night patrolling his fields. "By day, we’re working hard in the groves and by night, we’re back out there making sure our olives aren’t stolen - it’s so frustrating,” he says. The thieves are getting bolder and harvesting many tons of olives every night. The olive shortage is making crops more valuable as extreme drought reduced the 2022 and 2023 harvests by around half. José Medina from Zafra was the victim of four break-ins last year. Olive oil valued at 80,000 Euros was stolen from his warehouse. Insurers won’t pay out, forcing José to the brink of bankruptcy. He’s also angered by the slow progress of the investigation into the crime. José has long given up hope that the perpetrators will ever be brought to justice. Fran Camorra from the Guardia Civil understands the frustration. He’s a member of the force’s nature protection unit "Seprona” and estimates that justice is served in no more than 10 percent of cases like these, although his department now patrols olive groves itself with motorbikes, drones, and thermal imaging cameras. But it’s not possible to monitor all the groves in Spain. Antonio Basa is seriously considering giving up. After all, on the back of two extreme droughts, thieves are now threatening his livelihood. #documentary #dwdocumentary #dwdocs

Deoleo

Deoleo, S.A. engages in the production, transformation, and sale of vegetable oils, and other food and agricultural products in Spain, Italy, the United States, and internationally. The company offers olive oil; markets seed oils, table olives, vinegars, and sauces; and purchases and sells, imports, exports, processes, prepares, and markets rice, and other food and agricultural products. It offers its products under the Azalea, Bertolli, Carapelli, Carbonell, Dolcemio, Elosol, Elosua, Figaro, Friol, Giglio Oro, happyday, Hojiblanca, KOIPE, KOIPE SOL, Louit, Lupi, Maya, SAN GIORGIO, SASSO, and Sublime brands. Deoleo, S.A. was incorporated in 1955 and is headquartered in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain. Deoleo, S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Cvc Capital Partners Vi Limited.

www.deoleo.com

#Spain - 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving: Spain Speaks

9 December 2024

Are you thinking of moving to Spain? In this video, I'm sharing seven essential things I wish I had known before making the move. From the realities of expat living to navigating Spanish bureaucracy, I'm sharing my honest experiences and tips to help you prepare for your own adventure living in Spain.

Whether you're moving to Spain from the USA or another country, this video is packed with valuable insights to help you make the most of your time in this beautiful country. From the best places to live in Spain to the cost of living, I am covering it all.

So if you're considering moving to Spain, be sure to watch until the end to avoid the mistakes I made and make your transition as smooth as possible.


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