Category: World

Canada narrowly approves Carney’s first federal budget
The approval of the fiscal plan - the second largest in Canada's history - allows the prime minister's minority government to avert an early election. [...]

South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of ‘cleansing agenda’
Israel says South Africa had previously agreed to receive the 153 Palestinians who arrived last week. [...]

KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character’s journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas. [...]

Lost Bach pieces performed for first time in 320 years
Germany's Culture Minister calls the discovery a "great moment for the world of music". [...]

Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets
President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks. [...]

US judge says government ‘missteps’ may have tainted Comey case
The former FBI director is facing federal charges after Donald Trump called for his prosecution. [...]

A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents – part of Beijing’s trillion dollar spending spree
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws. [...]

Trump’s plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory [...]

Caribbean reparations leaders in ‘historic’ first UK visit to press for justice
CRC mission will seek to deepen public understanding of Britain’s colonial legacy and its lasting impactA delegation from the body leading the Caribbe [...]

Chile votes for next president in contest dominated by crime and migration fears
Voters face seemingly extreme choice between communist and rightwing frontrunners, who both promise to fight foreign gangsChileans began voting for a [...]
