Venezuela's Maduro begins new term as US raises arrest bounty

The newly appointed cabinet of Prime Minister Mark Carney includes 28 ministers and 10 secretaries of state, with three members from Brampton, surpassing representation from Saskatchewan and Alberta combined. The Brampton appointees are Shafqat Ali as President of the Treasury Board, Maninder Sidhu as Minister of International Trade, and Ruby Sahota as Secretary of State (Combatting Crime). Despite Brampton's significant representation, political analyst Nelson Wiseman suggests that this may not be overly significant, as regional...

Fresh clashes erupted in Tripoli on Wednesday between the Radaa force and the 444 Brigade, despite authorities declaring the fighting over just a day prior. The Libyan Red Crescent reported recovering a body from a major street, with urban warfare involving varying weaponry occurring in residential areas. As Turkey called for a ceasefire, experts warned of a potential "territorial reshuffle" and a prolonged conflict, with the UN expressing alarm over the violence in densely populated...

Preparations for a post-Brexit "reset" of UK-EU relations faced setbacks as EU member states demanded concessions from London regarding fishing rights and youth mobility, just five days before a summit. EU diplomats highlighted the need for long-term access to British waters for fishermen and equal tuition fees for EU students at UK universities to lower trade barriers. The proposed agreements include a youth mobility scheme and an arbitration panel for disputes, but the UK government...

A Bunbury-born, Perth-based activist, Cory Kous, is embarking on an 18-month to two-year journey around Australia to raise awareness for men’s mental health, inspired by his own struggles. Starting in Kwinana, he has reached Bunbury and plans to continue along the coast to Busselton and Margaret River before crossing the Nullarbor. Kous aims to encourage open discussions among men about mental health and has started a GoFundMe to support his journey, with excess funds going...

Match Summary: Real Madrid vs. MallorcaDefending champions Real Madrid faced Mallorca in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. The match began with an unexpected twist as Mallorca took an early lead, courtesy of a goal from Martin Valjent. Fans can follow the live build-up, including team news and analysis, in addition to comprehensive text and photo commentary of the game. Full Article

Marine Scientists Study Elusive Deep-Sea AnemoneMarine scientists are exploring the deep-sea anemone Iosactis vagabunda, found on the Porcupine Abyssal Plain off Ireland's coast, to better understand its role in ocean biodiversity. Utilizing pressure-resistant cameras, researchers captured detailed images of the anemone's feeding behavior and burrowing habits, revealing its significance as a carbon cycler. As global warming impacts ocean ecosystems, further exploration is deemed essential for developing climate mitigation strategies. Full Article