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Axel Heimken/AFPHoles were mysteriously discovered in the Army base’s fence.An alleged plot to assassinate Germany’s top weapons manufacturer.The phone was connected to the top brass of the Luftwaffe.These storylines are not taken from spy novels from the 1960s, but from real events that took place in Germany this year.Not all of these incidents can be clearly attributed to Moscow, but Germany remains on high alert for possible Russian sabotage due to Berlin’s continued military support for Kiev.As the hot war between Russia and Ukraine intensifies, there are fears that Europe has plunged into a new Cold War.”When we think of…
The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said nuclear safety at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant in Russia-occupied Ukraine was deteriorating after drone attacks in the area around it.International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said he remained “extremely concerned” and called on “all parties to exercise maximum restraint” to protect nuclear power plants.The agency said the impact of the strike occurred on a road outside the facility, close to a necessary fountain and about 100m from the only remaining high-voltage power lines. The factory was occupied by Russian troops early in the war and came under repeated…
Ukrainian forces have been seizing and occupying Russian territory for nearly two weeks. Cross-border attacks in Ukraine The entry into the Kursk region marks the first time foreign troops have fought on Russian soil since World War II. The dramatic and unexpected development in the war comes nearly two and a half years after President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Kremlin oath ‘Forcing enemies’ to leave Russia. President Putin has not publicly used the word “invasion” to describe the Ukrainian offensive, seemingly in an effort to downplay what is happening and avoid any sense of panic. But…
Moving from Las Vegas to San Diego in 2025, Inman Connect will be bigger, better and bolder than ever. Join us for Inman Connect San Diego July 30-August. January 1, 2025 Join the brightest minds in real estate as they shape the future of the industry. Reserve your seat now to enjoy exclusive offers. There is much confusion surrounding the details of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Commission lawsuit settlement and the resulting changes in business practices. Compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to help address some of the immediate issues so we can move forward together as an…
Coping with uncertainty: Our region is in changing timesAuthor: Joseph Jin Yong LiaoWorld Science Press, Singapore2024 The enduring spirit of multilateralism in the era of unfettered globalization and the post-Cold War environment has faded. Southeast Asia is once again facing long-term uncertainty from outside its borders. This is the central theme of this event Coping with uncertainty This book delves into the most pressing geopolitical, economic, and sociopolitical challenges that threaten to undermine the peace and prosperity Southeast Asia cherishes. It provides a nuanced analysis of the broader dynamics of how geopolitical uncertainty is constructed and managed, based on the…
Getty ImagesAlain Delon was one of the most dazzling stars in the French film industry in the 1960sFrench film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88.The actor was a star of the golden age of French cinema, known for his tough-guy roles in hits such as “The Samurai” and “Borsalino.””He died peacefully at his home in Duchy, surrounded by his three children and family,” said a statement issued by AFP.Delong has been in poor health in recent years and has become almost a recluse. His family breakdown recently made headlines in France. Delon, once hailed as the…
Anywhere Brands President and CEO Sue Yannaccone offers advice and perspective on career changes ahead. In the days before the practice change takes effect on August 17, Sue Yannaccone, president and CEO of Anywhere Brands and Anywhere Advisors, writes about how the industry can prepare for what’s next As part of NAR’s Commission-related legal settlement, and as we approach the August 17 practice change deadline, it’s clear to me that our industry is all over the map (and in some cases, literally) about how we view and prepare for what comes next. At Anywhere, we are always working to ensure…
Opposition supporters have gathered across Venezuela to protest Nicolás Maduro’s disputed victory in last month’s presidential election.Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado joined thousands of protesters in the capital Caracas in calling on them not to be afraid.Ms Machado, who has been in hiding since being accused of rebellion, said nothing was more important than the voice of the people, who had spoken.Maduro supporters also held demonstrations, and police and military were mobilized.”We will not leave the streets,” Ms. Machado told the protesters, many of whom waved copies of electoral records from polling stations as evidence of victory.She called for protests…
The former self-proclaimed “troublemaker” fraudster has been revealed by the Department of Justice as 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. Prosecutors said Findley had used several aliases over the years. Whether refining your business model, mastering new technology, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York It will prepare you and make you brave enough to take a step forward. The next chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders, January 22-24, 2025. A Missouri woman is suspected of trying to seize ownership of Elvis Presley’s former…
Getty ImagesInternationally renowned author and poet Mia Couto describes herself as African, but his roots are in Europe. His Portuguese parents settled in Mozambique in 1953 after escaping the dictatorship of Antonio Salazar. Cotto was born two years later in the port city of Beira. “I had a very happy childhood,” he told the BBC.He noted that he was aware that he lived in a “colonial society” – no one explained this to him because “the lines between white and black, between poor and rich were so clear”. As a child, Cotto was extremely shy and unable to speak for…