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Advisors to the President-elect, Luis Inacio Lula da SilvaThey are in talks with the United Kingdom, Switzerland and France for donations Amazon FinanceA Lula adviser said it aims to secure international resources to protect forests in the fight against climate change.The British embassy said its government is examining an invitation to join Amazon’s fund, which already has about 3 billion rais. Launched from 2003 to 2010 during Lula’s first government, the fund funded defense projects and counts Norway and Germany as its biggest donors.President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) froze funds without providing evidence, citing unspecified expenditure irregularities in supported projects run…

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England and Wales clashed in the World Cup. A question in the air is why countries should not play together like the United Kingdom.The United Kingdom is a political union consisting of Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Great Britain is an island consisting of England, Scotland and Wales, i.e., one is a country of four nations and the other is a territory in which they are located. Before FIFA existed, in the 19th century, England and Scotland were already two major powers and rivals in football. The two countries, and all the others that make up Great Britain, have…

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After five months of discussions, Brazil and the UK signed an agreement today (29) to avoid double taxation of income and to prevent tax evasion and avoidance. According to the Central Revenue Service, the move will increase legal security in transactions between the two countries and expand bilateral trade and investment flows. According to Julio César Vieira Gómez, Special Secretary of the Federal Revenue, the expansion of the country’s tax treaty network facilitates Brazil’s accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Brazil is the 26th OECD member country to sign this type of agreement, joining the United…

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The Meghan Markle’s life in England has been marked by many difficult times. In an interview with Channel 4 News, the former head of the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism unit revealed that there have been serious threats to the life of Prince Harry’s wife, who lives in England. “You were responsible for the safety of the royal family. How would you classify the threats to Meghan and Harry?” asked journalist Cathy Newman. “Well, disgusting and very real”Basu replied that he has been in the police force for more than three decades. “But were there serious and credible threats against Meghan? Did…

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England and Wales clashed in the World Cup. A question in the air is why countries should not play together like the United Kingdom.The United Kingdom is a political union consisting of Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Great Britain is an island consisting of England, Scotland and Wales, i.e., one is a country of four nations and the other is a territory in which they are located. Before FIFA existed, in the 19th century, England and Scotland were already two major powers and rivals in football. The two countries, and all the others that make up Great Britain, have…

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For the first time in history, Christians make up less than half of England. From the data Office for National Statistics (ONS), the organization responsible for disseminating country statistics published in the British Gazette telegramThis Tuesday, the 29th. According to the ONS, more than 46% of people described themselves as “Christian” in 2021. The result shows a 13% drop compared to nearly 60% believers ten years ago. The data also show that all major religions except Christianity flourished in the country during this period. The relevance of Christians in England According to the Archbishop of York, the Reverend Stephen Cottrell,…

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FareShare will help secure enough food and increase climate action mitigation with one million meals in two years Duluth, Georgia 11/28/2022 – FareShare will help secure enough food and increase climate action mitigation with one million meals in two years The AGCO Agricultural Foundation (AAF)A visionary private foundation to prevent and reduce hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced the grant. $300,000Thefee It will ensure surplus food reaches vulnerable communities across the UK, while tackling food waste. This press release contains multimedia. Check out the full report here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221128005701/en/ AAF grant to Fareshare to secure 475 tons of surplus food.…

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During England’s game against Wales this Tuesday, UK Sports Minister Stuart Andrew will wear a “OneLove” armband in reference to LGBTQIA+ rights. In an exclusive interview with British newspaper Evening StandardHe expressed his determination to challenge World Cup hosts Qatar and FIFA themselves, who banned England, Wales captains, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands and Switzerland from marching. . 🇧🇷I won’t run away from anyone. Our message is that no one should hide who they are”, said.As a gay man, the minister said he was in a “unique position” to send a message of solidarity to LGBTQIA+ supporters who may not feel…

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The United Kingdom has always been the land of motorcycles, whether with its historic manufacturers or its tire manufacturers. Besides Dunlop, whose motorcycle tires are also manufactured in France (Montlucon), Avon Tires has continued to manufacture its motorcycle tires in British territory until now, but that adventure is coming to an end. Cooper Tire and Rubber, the Goodyear Group’s brand owner and subsidiary from 2021, has announced the closure of its manufacturing site in Melksham, County Wiltshire, effectively ceasing operations. This historic site began operations at the beginning of the last century and with the rapid growth of the company…

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UK police arrested a 43-year-old man in a mega anti-piracy operation launched on Tuesday, 22nd, aimed at curbing illegal access to TV signals in the country. The operation had the cooperation of several officers who specialized in seizing signal decoders for streaming and satellite channels. According to reports, the move took place this week to prevent cybercriminals from selling the cable TV signal of channels with broadcast rights to the 2022 World Cup, a Qatar-based event whose first match was broadcast last Sunday, November 20.According to the Torrent Freak portal, the English police teamed up with SKY to identify and…

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