Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has pledged that, if elected, his government would invoke the rarely used Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to ensure mass murderers receive consecutive sentences. This promise comes as Canadians prepare for elections amid ongoing discussions about crime and safety. Although the notwithstanding clause has never been used federally, it has been applied 27 times at the provincial level, primarily in Quebec, raising questions about its implications and...

Salmon is commonly promoted as a sustainable and healthy protein source, but most salmon sold in the UK is farmed, with Scottish producers no longer required to disclose this information. Josh Toussaint-Strauss explores the significance of understanding the origins of salmon, highlighting discrepancies between marketing claims and the realities concerning health, environmental impact, and animal welfare. An inquiry has called for increased regulation of salmon farming in Scotland, and producers have been permitted to omit...

West Australians will soon be able to purchase drinks without a meal at pubs on Good Friday and Christmas Day due to new liquor licensing reforms by the State Government, effective next year. The reforms also allow expanded trading hours on public holidays like Anzac Day, enabling venues to operate from 10am to midnight, and include the elimination of extended trading permit renewals and the acceptance of digital IDs. Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia...

Zimbabwe has taken significant steps to improve relations with the United States by eliminating all tariffs on U.S. goods and starting compensation payments to white farmers affected by past land reforms. This decision comes amidst U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on various countries, and Zimbabwe aims to establish a favorable trading relationship with Washington, despite concerns from economists that this could harm its fragile economy. Experts warn that the influx of U.S. goods...

Jacqui Wakefield, Christopher Giles and Joshua CheethamGlobal Disinformation Unit, BBC World ServiceThe assault rifles and pistols arrived in Haiti stashed in two cardboard boxes, nestled among packages of food and clothes, on a cargo ship stacked with rust-red shipping containers. An investigation by the BBC revealed how lax US laws and corruption enabled arms trafficking to Haiti, where gangs have escalated violence. Haitian police seized the shipment containing 12 rifles and 14 pistols in April...

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi met with Iran's atomic energy head, Mohammad Eslami, ahead of new nuclear talks in Rome between Iranian and US delegations, following significant discussions since the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. Grossi emphasized the IAEA's crucial role in ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed concerns over the need for constructive US positions to avoid complications in negotiations. Tensions remain...