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While we recognize the progress that has been made in the past decade, we must acknowledge that we still need to get the world's billionaires to pay their fair share of taxes.Fernando Haddad, Minister of Finance, in the G20 virtual opening addressHe highlighted the rise in global poverty in recent years. The minister said that the global financial crisis of 2008, which was marked by the bankruptcy of the traditional bank Lehman Brothers, was caused by a combination of four factors: liberalization of markets, easing labor laws, liberalization of financial restrictions, and free movement of capital.Haddad stated that the 2008…

The path in this case seems correct and less controversial than in the past, when we proposed the creation of a “peace club” in Eastern Europe or when the Brazilian president made sensitive speeches related to the Holocaust. It makes sense for Brazil, for example, to advocate debt relief for vulnerable countries, seek increased financing for green economic transitions in developing countries, or seek greater representation in multilateral bodies.But the looming problem is of a different nature. The matter has nothing to do with controversial positions or impromptu speeches, as is the case at the present time. It refers to…

US President Joe Biden urged Democratic and Republican leaders in Congress on Tuesday (27) to “urgently” approve a military aid package for Ukraine.Biden made these statements in the Oval Office of the White House, where he met with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, House of Representatives Leader Hakeem Jeffries, as well as Senate Republican Leader Mitch. McConnell and House Leader Mike Johnson, the latter with the greatest resistance to approving aid to Ukraine.At the beginning of the meeting, Biden said to the press: “Ukraine is in dire need of help.”The president stated that “the consequences of daily inaction in Ukraine…

A 60-year-old woman died after she jumped from a bungee jumping platform and the rope broke. The case was recorded on Monday (26), in a mall located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The victim, whose name was not revealed, suffered a cardiac arrest, and was rescued and taken to the hospital, but he did not survive. The fall suffered by the elderly woman was approximately eight metres. Police believe the bungee cord came loose due to a defect in the rope carabiner that attaches the rope to a beam or winch. The incident will be investigated by the authorities. The…

In one of them, according to court documents released on Monday, the former president appealed the $355 million (R$1.77 billion) fine imposed on him by a New York court after it found that he had manipulated the values ​​of his properties. Fraudulently obtaining better credit terms.Trump – whose nomination for the presidency of the Republican Party in the November elections is almost guaranteed – had promised to appeal Judge Arthur Engoron's ruling.“President Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Allen Weisselberg… file this with the Appellate Division,” reads the submission, which also includes my Republican politician son.The appeal…

1 of 1 US Supreme Court begins trial that could change the way social media networks work – Photo: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein US Supreme Court begins trial that could change the way social media networks work – Photo: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein The US Supreme Court, a body equivalent to the Federal Supreme Court, on Monday (26) began ruling on two actions that could change the way Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter) and other social networks operate today. The justices are analyzing two laws from Texas and Florida, passed in 2021, months after Facebook and Twitter decided to ban Donald…

credit, ReutersIllustrative image, Women participated in the festival for the first time in its 1,250-year historyArticle informationauthor, Shaima Khalilscroll, From BBC News in Tokyo1 hour agoA sea of ​​cheers, with scantily clad men pushing each other, a real push and pull towards the sanctuary.“Washwi! Washwi! (‘Come on! Come on!’),” they shout.This scene has barely changed in the 1,250 years since the Hadaka Matsuri, or nudist festival, has been held at Konomiya Shrine in central Japan.But this year the festival brought about a big change.Aside from the crowd of men, there is a group that is about to become the first…

Workers in Rio de Janeiro received a real gift with a long vacation You don't need to be a huge expert on the subject to come to the conclusion that all employees are just as excited about the holidays. This is because if the date falls during the week, for example, those working on a formal contract (CLT) are entitled to take time off and stay away from work activities. Speaking of which, Rio de Janeiro has plenty of reasons to celebrate. It turns out that two long city breaks will be confirmed for millions of people. For those who…

In a recent survey, Finland It was elected as the happiest country in the world. As the search for happiness repeats itself around the world, a Finnish psychologist decided to unravel this mystery. The goal is to help people find happiness based on three basic principles. Read more: 5 simple habits to increase your happiness hormone: Start today! Sense of community and relationship In an interview with CNBC Mke It, psychologist Martella noted that a sense of community is the first pillar in a strong search for happiness. Therefore, “having people around you who care about you and who you…

New research, published in Scientific reportsoffers an interesting insight into what determines longevity dog. According to the study, taking into account factors such as race, gender, facial size and shape, a detailed report was created Average life expectancy Of these animals. The results indicate that small dogs with long noses tend to live longer, while larger dogs with flat noses live shorter lives. These promising results have the potential to help pet owners, animal shelters, dog breeders, and policymakers take more effective measures to ensure the well-being of these loyal companions. Study indicates that a dog's appearance determines its longevity…