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First report: The new addition to our fleet impressed us with its performance, range and refinement in its first highway outing. It was one of those perfect drives, a rare window of relative emptiness on India’s busiest highway. A mid-morning dash to the BU Bhandari showroom for the launch of the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 was […]
People in Botswana heading to the voting booth on Wednesday, as the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) sought another five-year term. The BDP is one of the longest-serving ruling parties in Africa, having been in power for the last 58 years since independence from the UK in 1966. The one-day election decides who sits in […]
DePape sentenced to life in prison in SF Superior Court David DePape, the man twice convicted of hitting Paul Pelosi in the head with a hammer has been sentenced to life in prison in California on top of the 30 year sentence he already received in federal court. SAN FRANCISCO – The man who was […]
The “biggest near term risk” to the Irish economy is the election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency, a leading economist has warned. Dan O’Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs (IIEA), believes Irish jobs could be at risk if Mr. Trump is victorious on November 5. In stark contrast, […]
First report: The hybrid I’ve lived with and driven extensively is impressive and easy to recommend. Here’s why. It isn’t often that a new car impresses me as much as the Toyota Hyryder has. The hybrid’s EV-like initial responses, fuel efficiency that’s better than most frugal diesel cars and a likeable package backed by Toyota […]
A teenager who received 16 years’ jail for killing his schoolmate with an axe at Singapore’s River Valley High School lost his appeal on Wednesday and did not get any reduction in his imprisonment term. The teenager, who turned 19 this year and cannot be named as he was 16 at the time of the […]
While longer-term hold periods have equated to higher profit, whether a property is owned by an investor or an owner-occupier can be a factor in determining a profit or loss. “Investors may be more willing to absorb the loss on an investment property because they can offset that loss on future capital gains,” Owen said. […]
While longer-term hold periods have equated to higher profit, whether a property is owned by an investor or an owner-occupier can be a factor in determining a profit or loss. “Investors may be more willing to absorb the loss on an investment property because they can offset that loss on future capital gains,” Owen said. […]
Final report: With its mile-munching capabilities and a diesel powerplant, the updated GLC 220d also served as a daily driver for a long time. I’ve always had a soft spot for Mercedes-Benz. The sheer luxury they offer simply bowls me over. While hardcore performance cars are often what I usually find myself behind the wheel […]
It’s long been assumed the Queensland election of October 26 — to elect the state’s 58th (and second fixed, four-year) Parliament — would be a tough ask for a tired-looking Labor government seeking a rare fourth term. Having won the 2020 COVID-19 election with primary and two-party-preferred swings to it — and with a net […]