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The German auto giant is closing a vehicle plant for the first time in its 88-year history, transforming it into a high-tech hub. This signals a seismic shift as the carmaker battles fierce competition and economic headwinds.

**After years of delays caused by the discovery of ancient treasures, the Italian capital has opened two metro stops that double as museums, offering a compelling case study for balancing development and heritage.**



**In a significant political reversal, French lawmakers have suspended a contentious reform to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, a move aimed at securing a fragile governing coalition but one that raises questions about the nation's economic future.**

<strong>A protest by at least three prominent authors against the Hay literary festival in Colombia has ignited a fierce debate on artistic freedom, political intervention, and the critical issue of national sovereignty.</strong>


The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), a coalition including M23 rebels, has begun withdrawing from the strategic city of Uvira, a move prompted by direct pressure from the United States and aimed at salvaging a fragile regional peace process