Daily News of 22-11-2024

Australia
Australians illegally charged billions of dollars in merchant fees by federal government

Millions of small fees amounting to billions of dollars have been charged for two decades, dating back to the Howard government era. Sydney Morning Herald

Big Super’s reckoning has arrived

After 32 years of guaranteed inflows from workers and scant scrutiny, the $3.9 trillion industry faces customer fury over service, unclear investment practices and questionable governance. The Australian Financial Review

France
La France insoumise et les islamistes : l’histoire secrète d’une alliance politique

ENQUÊTE - Écrivain et journaliste, Omar Youssef Souleimane, l’auteur de Être Français, a réussi à se faire accepter au cœur des activistes propalestiniens que lui-même qualifie d’islamiste... Le Figaro

Le mandat d’arrêt de la CPI contre Benyamin Nétanyahou, un tournant pour la justice internationale

La décision des juges de la Cour pénale internationale change la donne pour une justice qui était focalisée, depuis Nuremberg, sur les vaincus, les parias ou les ennemis de l’Occident. Le Monde

Germany
Handelsblatt - Nachrichten aus Finanzen, Wirtschaft und Politik

Handelsblatt - Nachrichten aus Finanzen, Wirtschaft und Politik Handelsblatt

Wirecard: Sehen die Wirecard-Anleger jemals ihr Geld zurück?

Am Freitag startet in München das Musterverfahren der früheren Anleger von Wirecard. Welche Ansprüche haben sie? Die wichtigsten Antworten. Süddeutsche Zeitung

Israel
ICC arrest warrants open the door for a Western arms embargo on Israel

The World Court's Decision Could Also Give a Tailwind to the Criminal Complaints and Investigations Against IDF Soldiers and Commanders That Are Being Conducted in Numerous Countries From Civilian Vis... Haaretz

ICC risks its credible reputation with warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant – editorial

Some will see the ICC's decision as reasonable, and that is exactly what will ultimately strip the court of its legitimacy.  The Jerusalem Post

Singapore
AirAsia founder plots low-cost Dubai-like hub in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur

This comes as the budget carrier is looking to move on from its tumultuous pandemic years. Read more at straitstimes.com. The Straits Times

Consumers still high on craft beer, but market is sobering up with belt tightening and closure of Archipelago, Trouble Brewing

SINGAPORE’S beer drinkers are raising a toast to craft beer, as more consumers swap mass-market lagers for the nuanced flavours of artisanal brews. Read more at The Business Times. The Business Time

Spain
Aprobada la reforma fiscal gracias a un incierto impuesto energético y al endurecimiento del de banca

Sobre la bocina, con el debate de la reforma fiscal ya iniciado en el Pleno del Congreso de los Diputados, el Gobierno logró ayer un acuerdo in extremis con Unidas Podemos para... Expansión

Los caseros podrán desgravarse en la Renta los electrodomésticos que compren para la vivienda que alquilan

La Dirección General de Tributos (DGT), órgano adscrito al Ministerio de Hacienda, permite a los que contribuyentes que pongan en alquiler una vivienda deducirse en la declaración de la Renta el co... El Economista

United Kindom
China and Russia are already playing the new Great Game

Victory for the Taliban is redrawing the strategic map in central Asia. The West risks being left behind by its rivals, writes Catherine Philp

 The Times

Royal Navy sonar maker under investigation over bribery claims

Key defence contractor Thales faces ‘serious allegations’ of bribery and corruption The Telegraph

McKinsey nears $600m settlement with US government over role in opioid crisis

Consultancy firm accused of helping opioid makers boost sales, which allegedly contributed to deadly epidemic The Guardian

United States
Huawei’s Chip Advances Threaten Apple in China

Huawei’s Chip Advances Threaten Apple in China  The Wall Street Journal

Trump Picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General After Matt Gaetz Withdraws

In Ms. Bondi, who served on his legal team during his first impeachment, the president-elect turned to a loyal ally to put his stamp on a Justice Department that he sees as hostile to him. The New York Times