Posts by Cosmopolitan Canada
Carrefour’s cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil, including a refusal to supply beef to Carrefour stores in Brazil. Carrefour CEO Alexandre Bompard announced in social media posts last week…
Read MoreProsecutors demand 20-year jail sentence for husband in mass rape trial
French prosecutors have demanded a 20-year jail sentence for Dominique Pelicot, who is accused of drugging his former wife Gisèle for a decade and inviting 50 men recruited online to rape her. Mr Pelicot, who has admitted to the charges, should also undergo medical treatment for 10 years, prosecutors said. Twenty years – the maximum…
Read MoreIsrael and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal
Israel and Lebanon appear to be close to a ceasefire deal, with the Israeli cabinet set to meet on Tuesday to discuss it, Israeli and US officials say. A 60-day truce is being proposed to end fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. It is said to include the withdrawal of Israeli forces…
Read MoreBrazil minister says supports meat supplier ‘boycott’ of Carrefour
Brazil’s agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations. Carlos Favaro told the GloboNews broadcaster he was “happy with the attitude of our suppliers,” which since last week have been snubbing retailers in Brazil operated by…
Read MoreSteelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions
Around a hundred employees gathered in front of the site near Reims to protest against the plans (FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI) ArcelorMittal, the world’s second-biggest steelmaker, plans to close two plants in northern France, which together employ more than 130 people, unions said on Monday. ArcelorMittal is the latest company to announce plans to cut jobs and…
Read MoreMacron wraps up South America trip with French submarines in mind
SANTIAGO, Chile — Traveling to attend the G20 Summit last week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, French President Emmanuel Macron extended his trip to South America and also visited Argentina and Chile, where he promoted the exports of French-made military equipment potentially worth over $4 billion. The French daily La Tribune heralded, before Macron’s departure,…
Read MoreHilton signs deal for first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China
Global hospitality company Hilton has revealed plans to launch the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China, further extending its luxury portfolio in the country. The company plans to open the hotel in 2027 in Xi’an in partnership with Zhong Ding Guo Sheng. Since its inception in 2018, LXR Hotels & Resorts has expanded…
Read MoreA Russian charged with sending video of military equipment to Ukraine gets 14 years in prison
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian man was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison Monday after being found guilty of high treason for a video he sent to Ukraine’s security services, the latest in a series of espionage cases involving the conflict. The Volgograd District Court said Nikita Zhuravel had been “in disagreement with…
Read MoreBristol Airport lays out plans for long-haul flights
Bristol Airport has opened a consultation on its expansion plans, which include launching direct long-haul flights to destinations such as the Middle East and the east coast of America. Over the next 12 years, the airport said it planned to increase its passenger allowance from 12 million to 15 million per year by improving its…
Read MorePakistan tense as police clash with ex-premier Khan’s supporters
Pakistan’s police on Monday fired tear-gas shells and used baton charges as thousands of supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan tried to storm the capital at protest seeking his release. Around 8,000 protesters marching from Khan’s stronghold province of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and led by his wife fought pitched battle with police in riot gear…
Read MoreRussia’s invasion is showing the West war isn’t just about having the best weapons — it’s also about having more
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is teaching Western militaries a big lesson. The West has, for decades, focused on super high quality gear over sheer volume. But it needs to invest more in quantity if it wants to defend against Russia, warfare experts said. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is showing the West the value of quantity…
Read MoreWarm weather welcomes the opening of many German Christmas markets
Unseasonably warm weather greeted the opening of many of Germany’s famed Christmas markets on Monday, with visitors unlikely to need to bundle up with hot mulled wine to feel warm and cosy. The German Weather Service (DWD) forecast temperatures between 12 and 20 degrees Celsius for most of the country on Monday, with only the…
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