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a store established in Colombia that sells toys from the multinational Mattel such as Barbie, Hot Wheels or Fisher Price and another that sells sports shoes such as Nike, Adidas or Reebok pay 19 percent VAT at the time of sale; however, if these products enter the country via e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, they do not accept it when the orders are worth less than 200 dollars. (You can also read: The risks of the Colombian economy, according to Bank of America) Current legislation allows these platforms not to pay VAT when they are products sold from the United States to Colombia under the modality of postal traffic or urgent shipments whose value, not including delivery costs, is equal to or less than 200 dollars, a situation that Colombian merchants qualify as unfair because —they say— it generates “unfair competition” for companies and they want the rule to be changed in the tax reform being discussed in Congress. (Also: The US economy comes out of recession and grows 0.6% in the third quarter) Given this, unions such as Fenalco, the Colombian Chamber of Clothing, Acopi and Acecolombia have repeatedly expressed their concern to the Government, as they say that this benefit generates a fiscal gap, in addition to impacting the industry and employment. Likewise, it facilitates technical smuggling and allows triangulation, that is, products from Asian countries enter without VAT through the United States. By not paying taxes, goods can reach the hands of consumers at a lower price than the local price, and with the expansion that this market could have in the future, the threat could be greater. Currency depreciation raises risk of food crisis: WB Tax: companies affiliated with Andi make a call to evaluate the reform UVT for 2023: how much would it be with high inflation Does Amazon pay VAT in Colombia? Previously, all packages that entered the country for less than 200 dollars did not pay VAT or duty, thanks to the commitments assumed in the free trade agreement (FTA) between Colombia and the United States. However, the exemption applied to products from all countries, that is, they benefited from Amazon to China's AliExpress. For this reason, in last year's tax reform led by former Minister José Manuel Restrepo, what was changed is that only small packages that come from the United States remained exempt from VAT. However, merchants continued to claim that most of the products that come through Amazon such as clothing come from the United States, but are made in Southeast Asian countries, that is, there is a triangulation. In order to control this problem, in the tax reform project of the new government of President Gustavo Petro that was presented on August 8, what was done is to propose in article 66 that only products actually made have the VAT exemption. in the United States (not just that they proceed) and that the Dian was going to establish the proper control controls to ensure payment. “The word origin should be changed to originating because although the trade agreement is with the United States, today as the rule is, we are being allowed to be a duty free 365 days a year for the rest of the countries,” said Camilo Andrés Rodríguez, President of the Colombian Chamber of Clothing and Related. Rodríguez says that although a businessman in Colombia who manufactures knitted shirts must pay a 15 percent tariff on his imported raw material plus 19 percent VAT at the time of sale and 1 percent ICA, which comes from Amazon does not have these taxes. With this, they could no longer enter without VAT, for example, products 'made in Bangladesh' sold through Amazon. In addition, the electronic commerce platforms would have the responsibility to inform the origin of the products. Later, in the discussion between the speakers of the reform and the Government, the director of the Dian, Luis Carlos Reyes, acknowledged that this article created operational difficulties for the Dian because it is not possible to adequately control the products that actually originate in the United States. and that other alternatives were being analyzed to eliminate this distortion. At the moment, in the first presentation of the debate, article 66 of the filed bill was eliminated that modified literal j) of article 428 of the Tax Statute. This means that we would return to the beginning, since that literal was the one that only allowed the exemption to the countries with which Colombia has a commercial agreement. “It would not be consistent that while taxes are raised on individuals and companies to cover high social needs, exemptions are maintained for cross-border electronic commerce platforms. Currently, commerce and industry together represent more than 30 percent of employment in the country, and VAT is one of the main tax revenues”, warn Acecolombia, the Colombian Chamber of Clothing and Fenalco in a joint statement. What do the Colombian unions propose? The Colombian unions say that the Government currently has two possibilities to correct the law by taking advantage of the tax reform. On the one hand, put VAT on all cross-border e-commerce that enters the country; on the other, maintain the VAT benefit only for products originating in the United States, that is, products that are actually produced in that country. Acecolombia, the Chamber of Clothing and Fenalco assure that it is not true that Colombia was forced by the FTA not to charge VAT on products from all countries of the world of less than 200 dollars for the simple fact of being dispatched from the United States. Likewise, they affirm that the Dian could control the origin of the products that enter the country. “The way to deepen electronic commerce in Colombia is not by giving tax advantages to US platforms. We invite the country to be rigorous in the analysis of the information for this transcendental decision, around which all Colombians must be united”, they concluded. Miners protested against the tax reform in the Plaza de Bolívar 'The government sucks up the savings and that's not good': Juan P. Córdoba IMF: Colombia would grow 7.6% in 2022, but it would stop in 2023 The position of the United States For their part, different businessmen from the United States sent a letter to the Government of that country warning of "serious concerns" about the recent tax reform bill that contains new requirements for companies that invest and export to Colombia. (Also read: Tax reform: businessmen in the US ask that they not be taxed) Precisely, one of them is that the bill would eliminate the special treatment for VAT payments on imports of 200 dollars or less. According to the letter, the effects of this violation would be detrimental to the interests of the United States and they assure that this decision would suppose an effective increase in VAT prices of 19 percent, an added cost in a time of already high inflation, reads in the letter. “These new costs will affect US exporters, especially small and medium-sized companies that ship to Colombia. If implemented, this change will harm American SMEs and their employees, who already face a series of challenges, such as high levels of inflation, ”say the American businessmen, who sent the letter to Janet Yellen, secretary of the Treasury of the United States and other officials of the Government of that country. https://www.eltiempo.com/economia/sectores/reforma-tributaria-como-quedara-iva-para-compras-por-internet-en-amazon-713053

It's real: house cats ignore us. It all depends on what tone of voice we speak to them, according to a study. I have three cats. I know how frustrating it is that when you speak to them by name, they just choose to ignore you—unless they want food, feel like cuddling, or need something from me. It turns out that there is a scientific reason behind this common behavior: it all has to do with the tone of voice with which we address our companion cats. The University of Paris conducted a study to explain this phenomenon. It turns out, according to the research team, that domestic cats change their behavior according to the pitch they perceive in the human voice. This is what we know about it. Also read: What the 5 most common gestures mean in the language of cats How do cats react to the human voice? For the study, French researcher Charlotte de Mouzon took a sample of 16 cats. In a controlled laboratory environment, the specialist and her colleagues recorded how the cats reacted to different registers of human voice. Some recordings were their own owners; others were of strangers talking. The study was recently published in Animal Cognition, and highlights the fact that in contemporary Western cultures, we humans talk to our companion animals (not just cats). Generally, say the authors, we speak to them as if they were children, or with a 'baby voice'. What happens when a stranger talks to a cat? When the cats recognized their owners' voices, the researchers noted that they remained at rest, activated their ears, dilated their pupils, and changed their tail movement. Instead, when a stranger addressed them, they simply ignored him: “[…] CATS MAY DISCRIMINATE SPEECH DIRECTED SPECIFICALLY AT THEM FROM SPEECH DIRECTED TO ADULT HUMAN, WHEN THEIR OWNERS PRONOUNCE SENTENCES,” THE RESEARCHERS WRITE IN THE ARTICLE. From the results of the research, scientists determined that cats have the ability to recognize the voice of their owners and react to it. Not only that: they are capable of ignoring us — even more so when they do not recognize us as part of their close circle. For this reason, the discoveries shed new light on "the development of a particular communication in human-cat dyads", they detail. Especially, those that are created one by one, since they reinforce the deep emotional ties that both species have with each other. https://www.ngenespanol.com/animales/como-reaccionan-los-gatos-a-la-voz-humana/

The Alfa Romeo Giulia saloon and Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV will gain a new special-series variant as part of a mid-life update, along with new exterior design details and bolstered equipment. Set to go on sale in the first quarter of 2023, both models receive a host of changes to their respective front ends, including a new front-grille design with improved air ducts. Each car gains upgraded LED headlights, which now have three modules in a design reminiscent of the classic Alfa Romeo SZ and later Brera. They feature adaptive capabilities, welcome and goodbye functions and a glare-free high beam, which detects traffic to avoid blinding other drivers. Inside, the Stelvio and Giulia receive an improved digital instrument display, which measures 12.3in across and offers three different layouts, named Evolved, Relax and Heritage. The Evolved setting presents information centrally, while Heritage features details inspired by Alfa Romeo models from the 1960s and 1970s. Relax is free of detailed information. In addition, Alfa Romeo has revised the specification hierarchies of both cars, with Sprint and Veloce now the only ones offered. The Giulia will be offered with just one petrol engine, sending 276bhp to the rear wheels, while the larger Stelvio can be selected with a 207bhp diesel engine or a 276bhp petrol with four-wheel drive. Both models will also receive a Competizione variant, which gains its own bespoke visual cues and can be selected with any engine from the Italian firm’s offering. Essentially launch editions, the Competizione cars receive active suspension, 21in alloy wheels, red brake callipers and exclusive Moonlight Gray paint. Inside, they gain a premium audio system, a leather dashboard and privacy glass. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2023-alfa-romeo-giulia-and-stelvio-gain-mid-life-design-updates

Iran security forces reportedly opened fire on protesters at a cemetery near Kharamabad after one of the biggest nights of anti-government unrest. Unrest has rocked the country since Mahsa Amini died in police custody 40 days ago after allegedly wearing her Islamic headscarf "improperly". Protests were also held outside government buildings in Mahabad. One male protester was shot dead in that city and another in Sanandaj, according to a human rights group. The BBC has not been able to verify the report by the Hengaw group. Demonstrators had gathered at the cemetery near Kharamabad to mourn Nika Shakarami, who disappeared soon after Ms Amini's death and became another symbol of the protest movement. Videos from Kharamabad showed protesters chanting anti-state slogans including "down with the dictator", a reference to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei. Security forces opened fire on the protesters, a source close to her family told BBC Persian. On Wednesday night, tens of thousands of people had taken to the streets in major cities, as well as other places where demonstrations had subsided recently. It is the most serious challenge to the Islamic Republic since its inception. The Islamic Republic of Iran has seen protests before. But not like this. The authorities are still trying to dismiss and discredit them as "rioters influenced by foreigners". It's hard to square that with extraordinary images of teenage schoolgirls rejecting obligatory headscarves, of women of all ages walking bare-headed in public spaces. It's hard, too, to see Iran returning to days where so-called morality police can police women's dress the way they've done for decades. This is now about more, much more, than what women wear. In the past, major uprisings have fizzled out, or were forcibly suppressed, after months of unrest. But, with every week, this wave seems to strengthen. The full force of Iran's security apparatus has yet to be unleashed. The authorities will do whatever it takes to preserve the Islamic Republic. But Iran's protesters, especially a new generation of women and men, also seem ready to do whatever it takes to change their lives, and much more. Norway-based Iran Human Rights says at least 234 protesters, including 29 children, have been killed by security forces in crackdowns so far. Iran's leaders have portrayed the unrest as "riots" fomented by foreigners. Footage posted on social media and verified by the BBC show widespread protests on Wednesday night. Other cities, such as Andimeshk and Borujerd in the west, and Lahijan, near the Caspian Sea in the north, also saw a resurgence of protests. The upsurge came after a day on which police are reported to have opened fire on protesters in Saqqez, home city of Ms Amini. Thousands had gathered to mark 40 days since her death. A rights group and witnesses said officers fired live rounds and tear gas at the crowds in the city. Numbers of casualties are not known. "The society is very angry. We had enough of them [Iranian leadership]," a 27-year-old female protester in Karaj, close to Tehran, told BBC Persian. "I want to have the right to say no to these people. I'm tired of being a second-class citizen. Because I am a woman. Men are tired of the intimidations by the regime. This is the first time in the history of our country that we stand together for a goal which is woman, life and freedom." West punishes Iran's feared morality police Iran's Generation Z are paying the ultimate price A really simple guide to Iran's protests Protests swept across Iran after Ms Amini, 22, died on 16 September. She had been detained three days earlier by the morality police in Tehran and fell into a coma after collapsing at a detention centre. There were reports that officers had beaten her with a baton and banged her head against a vehicle, but police denied she had been mistreated and said she had suffered a heart attack. The BBC and other independent media are banned from reporting from inside Iran, making state media and other reports hard to verify. Authorities have also heavily disrupted the internet, hampering the ability of protesters to post on social media. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63410577

The lack of confidence, the confusing messages from the Government, the economic uncertainty and the throes of the international situation continue to exert such pressure on the exchange rate in Colombia that yesterday, Monday, the price of the dollar was only one peso away from 5,000 pesos, marking thus a new record, the sixth in series and the seventh so far this year. (Also read: IMF calls for the fiscal adjustment not to be hostile to growth) Despite having reached a maximum of 4,999 pesos in the interbank market, in just an hour and a quarter of operations the US currency began a gradual decline to 4,926.3 pesos, which at the end of the day allowed the official rate for Tuesday will be around 4,968.94 pesos, that is, about 56 pesos above that of Monday of this same week, a level at which some market agents consider that the intervention of the Banco de la República would be necessary through the mechanism of auctions. (You may also be interested in: 'Ocampo has been given an impossible task': Rudolf Hommes) To the voices of Colombian economists and businessmen who blame the sharp loss in value of the peso (the devaluation so far this year is 24.8 percent) against the dollar on the wrong messages from the Government, in terms of exploration and oil exploitation and foreign exchange market intervention, among others, was also joined by analysts from the US investment bank J. P. Morgan, who in a recent document pointed out that Colombia faces a "crisis of confidence" derived, in addition, from the combination of " financing needs with a very tight external balance”. According to the financial entity, to avoid a further depreciation of the peso that is "self-reinforcing and a sudden interruption of capital flows", a "short-circuit" political intervention is required, that is, going beyond the reassuring messages of the Government facing the energy transition and fiscal spending. "Markets also need tangible measures to stabilize in the short term," says J. P. Morgan in his report. Minimum wage proposals will be known on December 9 One million people die each year from lead contamination. rate hike The Colombian government, led by President Petro, insists, must propose a solid macroeconomic policy roadmap that motivates the arrival of foreign capital, taking into account the revaluation of the dollar, which is close to 5,000 pesos, and the depreciation of the Colombian peso, one of the most undervalued currencies in the world. The entity also warns that although the rate of the Banco de la República has increased in recent months (it is at 10 percent) it “still does not seem to be compensating for the current risks; real interest rates are insufficient for a country with Colombia's imbalances”. That is why it expects an increase of 150 basic points, after the Issuer's meeting on October 28 to bring its rate up to 11 percent. (Global jitters and trills drive the dollar to the brink of $5,000) And to curb the current volatility in the foreign exchange market, he points out that “BanRep can also use limited foreign exchange intervention”, although they believe that this will only prevent a disorderly depreciation of the currency and will not significantly alter the trajectory of the currency. “Colombia could benefit from a more modestly sized intervention package, with regular and flexible programmatic auctions over a longer period of time, to curb volatility and provide support to the foreign exchange market,” comments J. P. Morgan. Consistent messages To address the current crisis of confidence and prevent the country from going overboard, the Government must take urgent and concrete action. Juan Pablo Córdoba, president of the Colombian Stock Exchange (BVC), says that one of these actions must be on the way to clarify compliance with the fiscal rule. "Not complying with it in a scenario as delicate as the one we have for financing public debt would be a serious mistake and would put us at risk of not being able to refinance the debt going forward." (Oil: what does Rudolf Hommes think of ceasing the exploitation of hydrocarbons?) He added that the situation makes the announcements very sensitive to the opinion and actions of different actors, so greater cohesion is required in the government team in the face of public opinion. "It is important that in the conduct of economic policy, the spokesperson for this should be the Minister of Finance." For his part, Mauricio Santa María, president of the economic studies center Anif, points out that the government must be much more careful with the announcements it makes because this has a great impact on the markets. “When the government speaks, people make decisions based on those announcements. Second, these announcements must be coordinated in the Government. And third, that the substantive things that are proposed in terms of energy, health, pensions and taxes are studied first and reforms are not announced without knowing what their impact will be, their cost, what is changed. You have to study it well, draw up a draft so that it can be discussed and no controversy is generated over vague ideas”, he specifies. The world is changing, economics programs too eye! These are five habits that can make you poor ‘Extra income from the reform ma should not be spent ' The Government has to send a clear message in the sense that all the additional income that the tax reform will generate will not be incorporated into spending in 2023, as it has mentioned. This is how Luis Fernando Mejía, director of Fedesarrollo, considers it, who considers that this message of higher spending does not help generate the confidence that the country requires at this time. But it is not the only thing, the economist also considers that the solutions also go through the fiscal issue and the tax reform, in which it is important to adjust what seems to be a fiscal burden for the mining-energy sector, a key generator of foreign exchange for the country. (More: Minimum wage: the starting points of the negotiation for the 2023 increase) In this sense, he specified that the deductibility component of royalties should be reviewed, which can increase considerably in the case of not allowing it, and also that which concerns the combined taxation of partner companies, through the increase in the tax on dividends. However, Mejía said that it was key that there be clarity on the destination of the resources of the tax reform. "From Fedesarrollo we consider that it is worth discussing this point because a part of that collection should at least go to pay the debt," he warns. He considers it essential to resolve the uncertainty in the exploration contracts, key to the sustainability of external and fiscal accounts, as well as to the stability of the exchange rate. Economy and business https://www.eltiempo.com/economia/sector-financiero/dolar-las-salidas-del-gobierno-para-devolverle-la-confianza-al-mercado-712267

The ocelot is distinguished by being a solitary animal that uses its feline qualities to hunt and mark territory The ocelot is a small feline, mainly nocturnal, which is characterized by its vision and hearing. Due to their sharpness, they are useful when hunting rodents and other smaller animals. Currently distributed in almost the entire American continent, the species is in danger of extinction. Ocelot skin was, especially during the 1960s to 1980s, a valuable resource for the clothing industry. This trend has decreased in recent times. However, it is still a threat to the feline. In addition, the very complicated situation of this one is linked, in the same way, with the loss of its habitat. There is more. Here we talk about it. It may interest you: This is the Bengal tiger, the huge cat that dominates the jungles of India Ocelot, the little American “tiger” The ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is an animal whose name is derived from the Nahuatl ocelotl. Beyond this form, there are many other ways in which this mammal is called, depending on the country. And it is that the ocelot is distributed in a large number of territories of the American continent; It can be found from the southern United States to northern Argentina. In Mexico, according to the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), the ocelot is found in the coastal plains of the Pacific and the Gulf. It can also be found in the Yucatan Peninsula, however, the feline is not found in the Baja California Peninsula or in the center of the country. This carnivorous mammal is medium in size. Its head is small and its tail is short. Its coat also distinguishes it from other species, as it is made up of ringed spots that extend to the sides. The coloration is yellow, and white on the belly. The spots are black. The greatest activity of the ocelot occurs at night, however, it also develops diurnal habits. According to the Institute of Ecology (INECOL), this feline is solitary and tends to seek refuge in caves, trunks, and branches. Essentially, ocelots only seek each other out for breeding. It should also be mentioned that, although they do not establish fixed burrows, these cats are very territorial. PROFEPA points out that reproduction has to do with the geographical distribution of the species. This is considered frequent from December to February. The sexual maturity of the ocelot arrives between 24-30 months of age. Their gestation takes 70 to 85 days. A female can have five to ten cubs throughout her life. Deparador of small animals, prey of the human being The ocelot feeds on prey that is usually below 1 kilogram. Naturalista says that 50-66% of their diet is small mammals. Examples are: opossums, anteaters, rabbits and coatis. This animal is also a predator of reptiles, insects, amphibians, fish and birds. The importance of the ocelot comes precisely from its role as a predator. The possible loss of this animal in Mexico would affect the lower trophic levels. This, apart from influencing their prey, would end up altering the ecosystem. Hence, the initiatives that take care of this feline see beyond the ethical. It may interest you: El Cielo Biosphere: a paradise of biodiversity In Mexico, the ocelot is at risk of disappearing, according to what is published by the Official Mexican Standard NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010. Much of this problem has to do with the different activities in the field, but also with poaching, which often has the objective of extracting the skin and tusks of the animal. It is considered a risk, in the same way, that many of the species on which this feline feeds are in danger of extinction. PROFEPA has developed different strategies with a view to conserving the species in the country. The central functions are focused on monitoring activities that could affect the animal and trying to raise awareness about the issue. https://www.ngenespanol.com/animales/ocelote-el-pequeno-tigre-de-america-que-esta-en-riesgo/

The Ford Fiesta could be discontinued as early as next year because it won't get an electric successor, a report has claimed. The supermini has fallen out of favour with the British public in recent years, with buyers flocking to the rival Vauxhall Corsa – the UK’s best-selling car in 2021 – and the Ford Puma crossover. The Puma is the third-best-selling model in the UK so far this year, trailing only the Nissan Qashqai and the Corsa. Meanwhile, the Fiesta doesn't feature in the top 10 best-sellers to date, despite a recent facelift. It was speculated earlier this year that Ford earns more from Lego licensing deals than the hatchback. This trend is mirrored in Europe: according to data from Jato Dynamics, Fiesta sales by the end of August were down 45% compared with 2021 levels, at 38,911 units. Meanwhile, Puma sales were down 14% compared with the same point in 2021, at 90,893 units. In August alone, the Puma placed 12th for European sales, with 9891 examples leaving showrooms. The Fiesta failed to place in the top 50, at just 2735 units. The Fiesta could be axed as early as 2023, The Sun has reported, likely to make way for the Puma EV launching in 2024. This would bring to an end a 46-year history spanning eight generations. Autocar understands that an official announcement regarding the Fiesta’s future is imminent. Ford said in a statement: “We are accelerating our efforts to go all-in on electrification and therefore review our vehicle portfolio in line with our business strategy. We do not comment on speculation and will share more information in the coming months.” This follows June’s news that production of the larger Ford Focus will come to an end in 2025, without a direct successor tipped for production. It's instead expected to be replaced by an electric crossover – one of four new EVs due by 2024 – to sit between the Puma EV and the existing Ford Mustang Mach-E. Arriving in 2023, this model may be based on the Volkswagen ID 4 and be built at Ford’s new state-of-the-art EV manufacturing centre in Cologne, Germany. A similar model, expected to be a coupé-bodied sports SUV based on the Volkswagen ID 5, will follow the year after. Ford of Europe boss Stuart Rowley said in March: “Let me assure you these products will absolutely look like Fords, drive like Fords and the experiences that we provide will give customers unique purchase and ownership experiences.” The company expects to sell some 600,000 EVs annually by 2026 under its Ford Model E division, which operates separately from its ICE car and commercial vehicle divisions (Ford Blue and Ford Pro, respectively). Ford previously stated that it will sell only EVs in Europe from 2030. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-fiesta-production-set-end-next-year

Five Palestinians, reportedly all gunmen, have been killed in a major Israeli raid against a militant group in the occupied West Bank. A sixth Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli troops who were attacked with stones in a protest against the raid, Palestinian medical sources say. The operation in the northern city of Nablus targeted the recently formed Lion's Den group. The group killed an Israeli soldier in a shooting earlier this month. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had locked down Nablus for the past two weeks amid an intensive search for the killer of 21-year-old Staff Sergeant Ido Baruch. Sgt Baruch was shot dead in an ambush near an Israeli settlement about five miles (8km) away. There has been an intensification of violence between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank in recent weeks amid an ongoing Israeli operation to root out militants following a wave of deadly attacks against Israelis earlier this year. The Lion's Den group was formed following near daily arrest raids by Israeli forces targeting militants, concentrated in the northern West Bank. It is believed to number a few dozen members and has carried out attacks and attempted attacks around the Nablus area and as far afield as Tel Aviv, according to the Israeli military. The group had recently defied calls from the Palestinian Authority (PA), which governs Nablus, to give up its weapons in return for becoming part of the official Palestinian security forces. The IDF said security forces raided an apartment in the casbah in Nablus, which it said was used as a bomb-making factory and headquarters of the group. Palestinians called via loudspeakers for locals to come out and defend the city, as young men poured into the streets. A fierce gun battle erupted between Israeli forces and Palestinians in which five were killed. At least three who died have been identified as members of Lion's Den, including a senior commander and founder of the group. Israeli media say all five belonged to it. More than 20 Palestinians were wounded in the clashes, the Palestinian health ministry said. There are no reports of Israeli casualties. Israeli troops blew the apartment up during the operation. Local reports say an anti-tank missile was fired at the building. A Palestinian was also shot dead in the town of Nabi Saleh further south when youths threw stones at Israeli soldiers in protest at the Nablus raid, reports say. The raid came amid a broader, ongoing operation launched by the IDF named Break the Wave after 17 Israelis and two Ukrainians were killed by Palestinians and Israeli Arab attackers earlier this year. On the Palestinian side, more than 100, including militants, attackers and civilians, have been killed in the West Bank and East Jerusalem since January amid the upsurge in violence, making this year one of the deadliest for Palestinians since 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-63383854

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the murder of two Army non-commissioned officers, in the middle of the week, in clashes with the FARC dissidents in Arauca, is not the only scene of violence that seems to be weakening the optimistic start of the Gustavo government's "total peace" policy Petro. (We invite you to read: These are the axes of Gustavo Petro's 'total peace' that heat up the discussion) The Peace Commissioner, Danilo Rueda, assures that there is a clear de-escalation of the war in some areas: Buenaventura completes 41 days without gang confrontation. But the dissidents of 'Iván Mordisco' maintain combats with the Army, and his front 28 imposed a curfew in Tame and Puerto Rondón, where the bodies of the two soldiers were collected. Two high-ranking government sources told EL TIEMPO that there is another threat that could become an obstacle, at least temporarily, for negotiating with guerrillas and subjugating criminal gangs, such as the "Gulf clan." (Also read: Audios: drug that kills in the US is 'cooked' in luxurious condominiums in Bogotá) President Petro himself spoke of this factor with international media after his speech at the United Nations Assembly 20 days ago in New York. https://www.eltiempo.com/unidad-investigativa/mafia-mexicana-la-jugada-que-preparan-capos-de-cara-a-la-paz-total-711810

At least 550,000 years old, prehistoric Homo heidelbergensis inhabited Central Europe and already used tools. 550 thousand years ago, the climate in present-day Central Europe was hostile. Because of the dizzying changes in the environment, early humans had to adapt to the new climatic conditions. And fast. Only few survived. Among them was Homo heidelbergensis. This prehistoric primate is considered to be the oldest known species of prehistoric human. In fact, it is considered the last common ancestor between Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Recently, a team of scientists from the University of Warsaw found remains of these primates in a cave in Poland. Along with the bones, this is what they found. We suggest: 'Mom' and 'Dad' were among the common words used by humans in the Stone Age, study reveals Early humans were small, stocky hunters Homo heidelbergensis was characterized by adapting its body to the severe frosts of Central Europe. Therefore, they had small and robust bodies, which allowed them to conserve heat in their natural habitat. Despite this, it is known that they were the first humans to routinely hunt large animals. Physically, the institution explains, they were distinguished by their broad foreheads and pronounced jaws: “THIS EARLY HUMAN SPECIES HAD A VERY LARGE SUPERCILIARY ARCH, A LARGER SKULL CASE, AND A FLATTER FACE THAN EARLIEST PRIMITIVE HUMAN SPECIES,” DOCUMENTS THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY. There is evidence that Homo heidelbergensis could control fire in primitive fireplaces, approximately 790 thousand years ago. Time and climatic conditions degraded much of their fossil remains, so it has been difficult to learn more about their diet, customs and cultural development. weapon designers Therefore, scientists from the University of Warsaw were surprised to find remains of this species in the mythical Tunel Wielki cave in Poland. Along with the bones, the researchers found tools that are at least 450,000 years old. This suggests that Homo heidelbergensis was not only capable of designing them from scratch and using them, but that they passed that knowledge down from generation to generation: “[WITH THESE REMAINS] WE CAN EXAMINE THE LIMITS OF HOMO HEIDELBERGENSIS' POSSIBILITIES OF SURVIVAL, AND THEREFORE OBSERVE HOW IT ADAPTED TO THESE ADVERSE CONDITIONS,” ARCHEOLOGIST MAŁGORZATA KOT EXPLAINS TO SCIENCE IN POLAND. Findings at Tunel Wielki shed new light on the creative and problem-solving abilities of this ancient human species. Researchers were surprised, Science Alert reports, that Homo heidelbergensis used the caves for shelter, because they weren't the best place to camp. However, it seems that the fires promoted these cold and damp places to become comfortable homes for them. From the blows on the tools, it is known that it was a technique shared among other species of primitive humans, more than half a million years ago. https://www.ngenespanol.com/animales/como-era-el-homo-heidelbergensis/

Our first drive of the facelifted BMW X7 in August centred on the M60i. This time we're in the xDrive40i, a model with noticeably less performance but a price that's a good £22,000 below that of its range-topping sibling, at £82,450. The visual changes over the original X7 launched in 2019 are quite comprehensive, especially up front, where the big BMW SUV adopts a split-headlight treatment similar to the recently unveiled fifth-generation 7 Series. Instead of single assemblies on each side, there are two separate units: thin daytime running lights, then larger LED main beams with optional 'Laser Light' functionality below. They're set within a newly designed bumper that also includes a reworked kidney grille with optional illumination. It is a successful mid-life remake, if the aim was to make the X7 more distinctive-looking than before. It no longer looks like a beefed-up X5, that’s for sure. Buyers can also option wheels up to 23in in diameter, although the standard wheels are 21in. However, the updated X7 also has some significant interior upgrades, including a newly styled dashboard featuring a curved display panel similar in style to the iX's. It combines a 12.3in instrument display and a 14.9in central display for the infotainment functions, and runs BMW’s new ID8 operating system. The new, lower-mounted dashboard receives revised air vents as well as a light band within the trim element with X7 graphics. The analogue ventilation controls of the older model, meanwhile, are replaced by a rather complex set of digital controls in the central display. Broad front seats with firm support and generous adjustment make the X7 xDrive40i a terrifically comfortable car to drive. A high seating position and a large expanse of glass, including an optional full-length panorama sunroof, provide excellent vision. Outright roominess also continues to be one of the X7’s biggest draws, and there’s the choice of a five-, six- or seven-seat layout. It is agreeably versatile and, as you might expect given it counts the Audi Q7, Mercedes-Benz GLS and Range Rover among its rivals, suitably luxurious. In five-seat form, there’s a generous 750 litres of luggage space. With the rearmost seats in use, though, the capacity shrinks to just 326 litres. Central among the changes to the X7’s engine line-up is the introduction of a new mild-hybrid version of BMW’s turbocharged 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine – codenamed the B58 – in the xDrive40i driven here. It adopts a crankshaft-mounted starter-generator integrated into the front section of the standard eight-speed ZF-produced automatic gearbox, endowing it with electric boosting for added performance and engine-off coasting functionality for efficiency improvements. Power and torque are up by 47bhp and 51lb ft, taking the reserves to 375bhp and 398lb ft. The starter-generator alone is capable of delivering 12bhp and up to 147lb ft. On the road, the X7 xDrive40i’s revised engine is smooth, very flexible and quite punchy. It may lack the vigorous step-off and overall performance of the X7 M60i’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, but with mild-hybrid properties bringing a good deal more power and torque than before, the reworked six-cylinder is nevertheless determined and arguably even more entertaining now, revving freely and eagerly up to 6800rpm. The standard eight-speed automatic gearbox, meanwhile, is excellent, with a quick and resolute shift action no matter how hard the engine is working. New here for the X7 xDrive40i is launch control and a sprint function that bypasses gears to automatically select the lowest possible gear and higher performance drive modes when the left shift paddle is held. Altogether, there are four driving modes: Personal, Sport, Eco and Individual. An official time of 5.8sec makes the facelifted model 0.3sec quicker from 0-62mph than its predecessor, reflecting the added urgency brought by the electrification measures. Punchy, then. But it is also more refined, with truly hushed qualities during constant throttle running in automatic mode on the motorway. Fuel consumption has also improved. BMW claims a WLTP average of up to 30.7mpg in Eco mode. This betters the 29.4mpg of the old model. Given its outright size and weight, the facelifted X7 xDrive40i is not the sort of SUV you’d expect to excel when driven briskly. Like its predecessor, however, it is pleasingly agile and composed when extended on challenging canyon roads like those we experienced at its launch in Palm Springs. The basis to the impressive dynamic character is the latest version of BMW’s dual-axle air suspension with adaptive damping and an automatic self-levelling system. It all brings outstanding stability, excellent rolling comfort and an ability to smooth out undulating sections of bitumen. The steering, light but precise in the context of these cars, serves to build confidence. It is supported by optional Integral Active Steering, which comes as part of a Dynamic Handling Package. This enables between 3.0deg and 4.0deg of steering angle for the rear wheels, depending on the speed, and gives the big BMW sharp and immediate turn-in. With the quick-acting latest evolution of BMW’s xDrive four-wheel drive system, there is also an abundance of grip and impressive levels of traction. Lean is very well controlled during sudden changes of direction, too. Overall, the X7 is a class dynamic act. There are clear limits to how much speed you can carry into corners, though. Even with active anti-roll stabilisation, the handling of X7 xDrive40i is ultimately dictated by the car’s body movements, which despite their progressive nature do eventually elicit heady levels of weight transfer that can build quite dramatically when you are pushing hard. Around town, meanwhile, the light steering and optional rear steering make the new X7 surprisingly manoeuvrable, although there’s no escaping its size, which will continue to prove challenging in smaller UK towns. But that much is obvious with anything of the X7’s size. Sophisticated, roomy, comfortable and, by SUV standards, appealing to drive, the X7 xDrive40i remains a compelling proposition and, despite stiff premium brand competition, should continue to prove po[CENSORED]r. The changes brought to the 2023 model give it a more upmarket air with a greater feeling of luxuriousness than before, without taking anything away from its impressively smooth and determined dynamic traits. With its mild-hybrid tech bringing added fuel economy, it is also now a more attractive choice next to the X7 xDrive40d, which has traditionally proven to be the best-seller in the line-up https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/x7/first-drives/bmw-x7-xdrive40i-2022-first-drive

China's leader Xi Jinping has moved into a historic third term in power, as he revealed a new leadership team stacked with loyalists. On Sunday the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) unveiled its Politburo Standing Committee, with Mr Xi re-elected as general secretary. Observers say the line-up, handpicked by Mr Xi, shows he prizes loyalty over expertise and experience. The unveiling came after a week-long party congress in the capital. More than 2,300 delegates elected various leadership groups and gave Mr Xi a new mandate over the party, in a break from decades-long tradition. No other party leader besides CCP founder Mao Zedong has ever served a third term. Leaders of China's allies - Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un - were among the first to send their congratulations. On Sunday, a day after the congress closed, Mr Xi strode onto a stage in Beijing's Great Hall of the People trailed by the six other men of the Politburo Standing Committee. The group sits at the very top of the CCP and is the Chinese equivalent of the presidential cabinet. After introducing the team, he gave a short speech thanking the party for their trust in them, vowing to achieve the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts". Apart from two men - anti-corruption chief Zhao Leji and political theorist Wang Huning - the rest are new to the team. Premier Li Keqiang, the country's number two leader, was not seen - he is among four men who have retired from the committee. Significant reshuffles of the standing committee after a term are common. But observers have noted that by getting rid of Li Keqiang and others, Mr Xi has ensured he is now surrounded by a group where nobody with a different perspective to him has been included. "He felt no need to assign a spot to an alternative faction, which shows his priority is projecting dominance over magnanimity, when he is facing international pushback," said Wen-ti Sung, a lecturer at the Australian National University. Who are the men that rule China now? The mysterious exit of China's former leader Observers say the line-up shows that loyalty to Mr Xi trumps ability and experience, flying in the face of the Communist Party's credo that it is a meritocracy. The official titles of the standing committee members will only be confirmed at next year's parliamentary National People's Congress meeting, where Mr Xi will be confirmed as president again. But many believe that Li Qiang - who walked out right behind Mr Xi during the highly-choreographed ceremony - will become Premier and therefore the one to manage China's economy. Li Qiang is currently the party secretary of Shanghai and oversaw the city's controversial lockdown where tens of millions experienced significant food shortages. Some believe that by making him premier, this sends a signal that Mr Xi does not prioritise economic activity. "This promotion alone is significant for us to reconsider the power structure of China under Xi's third term," said Professor Yang Zhang of the American University, pointing out that Li Qiang is the first official to be promoted without any working experience in central government. Another standing committee appointment that has raised eyebrows is Cai Qi, the mayor of Beijing. He was seen to have performed well when the capital successfully hosted the Winter Olympics earlier this year during the pandemic. But he also attracted controversy when he launched a plan in 2017 to reduce Beijing's po[CENSORED]tion that ultimately forced out many low-income earners from the city. "Cai was not even among the Communist Party's top 370 leaders before the last party congress. Now he is the fifth most powerful person in China," said Neil Thomas, senior China analyst of the Eurasia Group. Others have also noted that once again no woman has made it to the standing committee - likely to be a disappointment to China's feminists but not a surprise. Indeed the lone female member of the 25-member Politburo, Sun Chunlan, has retired so that grouping is also without any female participation. "This is a very sad and shocking arrangement," Prof Yang said. How one man on a bridge marred Xi's big moment Xi's path to a historic third term, explained How Xi Jinping made himself unchallengeable On the streets of Beijing, residents were not surprised by the line-up. "All of them belong to the same faction. It's expected," one person told the BBC. "It's okay that Xi continues with his third term as long as people can get food. We can feed ourselves but it's still difficult. Many businesses are going through particularly difficult times," said another resident. Many ordinary Chinese have been watching the party congress closely to see whether authorities will relax Covid measures afterwards. Patience in Mr Xi's stringent zero-Covid policy is thinning, and days before the congress opened a man staged a rare public protest in Beijing, calling for an end to the policy and Mr Xi's removal. But Mr Xi has made it clear there will be no immediate loosening of measures. On China's heavily censored social media platforms, the reaction has been muted. Tens of millions of Chinese watched Sunday's proceedings on state media livestreams - but all comment sections were disabled. On Weibo, only official media outlets were allowed to post news about the line-up. The comments were scrubbed, leaving only a few posts singing praises for the new leadership. However, Chinese users of other platforms such as Twitter - which is banned in China but can be accessed by virtual private networks - were much more more critical. "Xi's Army lives up to its name, and the whole country welcomes the return of the empire," said one Twitter user sarcastically. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-63362548