China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom

The Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest brought together players from the Montreal Victoire to lead a hockey workshop at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec. Over 250 young girls, aged seven to 14, participated in various on-ice drills and received motivational insights from Victoire defender Catherine Daoust. This event aimed to inspire and develop young female hockey players in a supportive environment. Full Article

SummaryJonathan Brearley, the head of Britain’s energy regulator, has urged for an end to polarisation and a shift towards an ‘honest conversation’ regarding zonal pricing in the electricity market. This call comes amid a growing dispute over plans to reform the electricity market, with a significant decision expected in the coming weeks on whether to replace the current single electricity market with multiple market zones, each having its own price structure. Brearley’s appeal highlights the...

Rights groups have criticised the repatriation drive, warning that mass expulsions risk endangering vulnerable people.Pakistan has repatriated over 80,000 Afghan nationals since April 1, with a crackdown on illegal immigrants initiated in late 2023, which has drawn criticism for its potential risks to vulnerable populations. Authorities assert this drive is linked to national security, despite accusations from Kabul of forced deportations and rising concerns from human rights groups about the dangers facing returnees, particularly women...

Idaho police released footage showing officers fatally shooting 17-year-old Victor Perez, an intellectually disabled boy, who was wielding a knife during a family confrontation. Despite being nonverbal and having autism and cerebral palsy, the officers approached him with guns drawn and opened fire without attempting de-escalation; Perez died a week later. His family plans to file a federal wrongful death suit, prompting community outrage and calls for accountability as an investigation into the incident continues....

US airstrikes on the Ras Isa oil port in Yemen's Hudaydah province killed at least 38 people, including five health workers, and injured 102 others, according to the Houthi group's Al-Masirah TV. The US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to destroy a fuel source for the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking to undermine their economic capabilities while claiming the operation was not intended to harm civilians. The Houthis resumed attacks on maritime targets in solidarity with...

Germany's finance minister, Jörg Kukies, discusses the country's infrastructure spending and the impact of U.S. tariffs on its economy during a dinner in Mainz, where he reflects on his family's ties to the area. He expresses concerns about the stagnation of Germany's growth due to competition from cheaper Chinese goods and emphasizes the need for the European Commission to negotiate while preparing to respond if talks fail. Despite his short tenure amid his party's dismal...