Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to offer Hamas hostage-takers in the Gaza Strip millions of dollars for the release of each hostage and a safe withdrawal with their families. Israeli government sources confirmed the report, broadcast by Channel 12, to dpa. But Hamas representative Taher al-Nono described the offer as a “farce&
Tesla Boosts Wages at German Plant Amid Auto Industry Cutbacks
Tesla (TSLA, Financial) has announced a salary increase at its Grunheide facility in Germany, signaling a strong commitment to its workforce amidst industry-wide financial constraints. This decision follows last month’s move where the company made 500 temporary positions permanent, highlighting its expansion at the plant, which employs about
China Condemns Estonia Lawmakers’ Taiwan Visit as ‘Wrong Signal’
(Bloomberg) — China condemned a visit by Estonian lawmakers to Taiwan last week as a violation of the country’s claim over the island, the latest point of tension between Beijing and the Baltic region. Most Read from Bloomberg A five-member delegation from the foreign affairs committee of Estonia’s parliament made a trip to Taiwan, where [&he
French and Dutch investigators raid Netflix offices in probe of suspected financial wrongdoing
PARIS (AP) — Prosecutors and police investigators who specialize in fighting fraud and corruption raided Netflix offices in France and the Netherlands on Tuesday, in a probe of suspected financial wrongdoing, judicial officials said. French and Dutch authorities have been working together for many months on the investigation centering on the suspec
‘Incredibly rare’ pygmy hippo born at Edinburgh zoo
An “incredibly rare” female baby hippopotamus has been born at Edinburgh Zoo. The tiny endangered pygmy hippo calf, named Haggis, arrived on 30 October and zookeepers said her personality was “beginning to shine” already. Pygmy hippos, otherwise known as dwarf hippos, are native to West Africa and experts believe there are o