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French President Emmanuel Macron is paying tribute to the heroism of members of the World War II Resistance based at a remote Alpine plateau who were attacked by the Nazi army and French collaborationist forces. Members of the resistance used the Vercors Plateau as a refuge after the occupation of France from 1940, receiving airdrops from the Allies and even occasional visits by British agents with the top-secret Special Operations Executive (SOE) unit. With 2024 marking 80 years since the penultimate year of World War II, Macron is making a series of high-profile commemorations to remember resistance heroes but also to note the role played by native French collaborationist militia (milice) in the German occupation. IMAGES
Everything is ready for a new edition of the highly anticipated Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, where Maserati will be the main sponsor and official car of the tournament for the third year running.From 6 to 14 April, the most prestigious clay courts in the world – in the evocative setting of the Principality of Monaco – will attract the stars of international tennis; they are committed to putting on a unique show and to animating the most engaging competition, between true champions in the rankings.Maserati, which has always been synonymous with refined sportiness, contemporary elegance in the best Italian style and high-level performance, has chosen to join the team again this year. It will be winning over the public off-court, with two cars on display inside the Monaco Country Club and a fleet of Maseratis – Grecale, Levante, Ghibli and Quattroporte – available to support the champions’ movements between one match and another and those of the Trident's guests who are intent on enjoying the tournament. The latter will also be offered test drives at the wheel of the MC20, MC20 Cielo, GranTurismo and Grecale, to immerse themselves in a glamorous experience in the name of one of the most exclusive sports.The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will be the ideal stage to convey that sense of freedom and joie de vivre fully epitomised by cars such as the eye-catching Maserati MC20 Cielo and the latest arrival from the House of the Trident, the very comfortable Maserati GranCabrio Trofeo convertible. A winning pair of cars with sublime performance, designed to savour all the best sensations that open-air driving can offer, with the wind in your hair.
US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby tells reporters that the Islamic Resistance in Iraq group was behind a drone attack that killed three American soldiers at a base in Jordan. SOUNDBITE
Thousands of Palestinians celebrate the release of prisoners from Israeli prisons, after a Hamas-Israel hostage deal. "We are happy, but we want all the prisoners to be happy", says one released prisoner waving a Hamas flag. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Corsican resistance fighters on the 80th anniversary of the island's liberation in 1943, during his fifth visit to the island since 2017. IMAGES
Škoda has made the expressive design of its compact Scala even more distinctive. With a redesigned Škoda grille and revised aprons at the front and rear, the refreshed hatchback model is even more reminiscent of the spectacular Vision RS concept. Its dynamic appearance is reinforced by slimmed-down headlights, available for the first time with TOP LED Matrix technology and LED modules evoking blocks of ice. The wheels, available from 16 to 18 inches, have also been revised. The characterful extended rear window made of black glass, which stretches down to the redesigned tail lights, remains available as an option. Škoda offers a total of nine paint finishes for the new Scala. The sporty Scala Monte Carlo top model is traditionally characterised by numerous black accents.The Scala was the first model to showcase the current iteration of Škoda’s design language. For the update of the model series, the Czech car manufacturer has drawn on the Scala’s distinctive features and refined them further. The tapering headlights are now slimmer and even more sophisticated, featuring expressive LED components in the TOP LED Matrix variant. The front and rear aprons for the Scala emphasise sportiness, resembling the dynamic Vision RS concept.The updated Scala features a new Škoda grille. This comes with the traditional vertical slats and plays with the alternation of matt and glossy surfaces. The front bumper has also been redesigned: the central air intake is divided by side wings and flanked by more pronounced air curtains. These emphasise sportiness while also protecting the LED fog lights, which are standard from the SE L model upwards. The air intake grille has a mesh-style design and comes with diamond-shaped segments that create a three-dimensional look.
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