The government hopes abolishing the sales tax will encourage more people to buy books.
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German controversy surrounds jail term for transgender far-right extremist
Marla-Svenja Liebich was sentenced two years ago to a total of one year and six months in prison without parole.
South Korea tells tourists on holiday island Jeju to behave
The island has issued visitor guidelines for the first time as it sees an increasing number of tourists.
Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 US intelligence officials
The director of national intelligence accuses the officials, who served under Biden and Obama, of politicising intelligence for partisan or personal gain.
Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project
The Palestinian Authority says the decision is illegal and will “destroy” the prospects for a two-state solution.
Israeli military says first stages of assault on Gaza City have begun
Call-up letters have gone out to 60,000 reservists to bolster an operation which is expected to last until next year.
South African MP opens fire to fend off attack during attempted hijacking
Two teens, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested over the attack as police search for a third suspect.
Man sets fire to check-in area at Milan’s Malpensa airport
The incident saw the partial evacuation of the terminal and may have a knock-on effect on departures.
Man held after four bodies found in River Seine
A passer-by led French police to the grim discovery at the foot of a bridge south-east of Paris.
Aerial footage shows final leg of Swedish church’s move to new home
It took two days to move the church in Sweden’s Kiruna, which was at risk at risk from ground subsidence.