Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigned in Toronto before a breakfast speech with supporters, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney addressed U.S. tariffs and met virtually with Canada's premiers. Poilievre's economic and tariff plans were well-received, with observers noting his prime ministerial qualities. Jagmeet Singh faced criticism for his campaign activities, including a controversial video appearance. Full Article

A 37-year-old man was arrested for sexually assaulting seven minor boys in a school hostel near Tiruchi, with the hostel director also arrested for abetting the crime. The incident was reported to the Child Line number by the boys' relatives, leading to an investigation by the District Child Protection Officer and police. The main accused, Sundarrajan, and the hostel director, Kulandainathan, were charged under the POCSO Act and arrested on Wednesday. Full Article

Keir Starmer worked with Donald Trump to secure a partial opt-out from the US's tariffs, resulting in a 10% tax on UK imports, half of what the EU faced. The Tories claim this tariff reduction as proof that Brexit was worthwhile, but critics argue that Brexit caused more economic damage than the tariffs. The UK's vulnerability to Trump has increased post-Brexit, with limited ability to retaliate due to weakened economic strength and lack of EU...

EU member nations are set to vote on countermeasures against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum on April 9, pending a qualified majority approval. The European Commission proposed imposing tariffs on 26 billion euros worth of U.S. goods in response to President Trump's trade policies, lifting temporary suspensions and reinstating all tariffs by April 13. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to protect consumers and businesses amid escalating trade tensions between the...

French officials investigating the deaths of British couple Andrew and Dawn Searle in Villefranche-de-Rouergue, Aveyron are treating it as a murder-suicide, with Dawn found with severe head wounds outside their home and Andrew hanged inside. Authorities are looking into whether a third party was involved, though the prosecutor stated there is no evidence of this. The couple's son, Scottish actor Callum Kerr, confirmed their deaths on social media, expressing grief over the loss of his...

Defence engineering firm Paras Defence and Space Technologies announced a partnership with MicroCon Vision, Israel, for supplying advanced drone camera technology in India, positioning Paras Defence as the exclusive domestic supplier at a lower cost. The collaboration aims to enhance India's self-reliance in drone cameras and ISR payloads, benefiting the growing Indian drone market and expanding both companies' presence in the ISR payload market. This strategic pact will integrate technologies like AI analytics and thermal...