General News selection of the 48th week (2-8 December)

* Auguste Renoir, painter of happy moments, beautiful women and sunny landscapes: art must sweep you away

Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 105 years after his death, was one of the pioneers of Impressionism, but his Impressionist works were in a way a continuation of the paintings of the Old Masters. (more here)

* Amnesty International investigation concludes that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

Amnesty International's research found sufficient evidence to conclude that Israel has committed and continues to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, the organization said in a groundbreaking new report titled 'You feel like subhumans': Israel's genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. (more here)

* The French left and far right overthrew the Barnier government. Macron accepted the resignation

Shortly after 20:00 on Wednesday 4 December, a majority of the French National Assembly voted to vote no confidence in the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier, triggering the most significant political crisis of the Fifth Republic. (more here)

* Botanical, as we know it: something like this is not immediately seen in our country or in Europe

For the first time in its long existence, the Botanical Garden in Troja was illuminated by the spectacular Pachinko decorative glass in garden architecture at dusk (more here)

* The Chamber of Deputies approved the state budget for 2025

MEPs approved a total of 11 amendments and the budget deficit remained unchanged at CZK 241 billion. (more here)

* There is no discussion about inviting Ukraine to NATO, only about arms supplies

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is not discussing inviting Ukraine to join, only arms supplies, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told a press conference ahead of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting (more here)

* Outgoing President Biden pardoned his son Hunter

Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter in cases of illegal gun acquisition and tax violations. In a statement, he said, among other things, that his son was selectively and unfairly prosecuted. (more here)