China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10

Frank Stronach, 92, faced preliminary hearings in Toronto for multiple sexual assault charges, including serious offences against 13 women dating from 1977 to last year. He asserts his innocence, claiming his accusers are seeking financial gain, and plans to plead not guilty when trials commence next year. The Ontario Court Justice ruled that two of the historic charges could advance to trial, but Stronach's lawyer stated the low threshold for moving forward should not be...

Donald Trump has announced plans for a second state visit to the UK in September, hosted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, aiming to strengthen transatlantic relations following Trump's tariffs on UK imports. During a recent Oval Office appearance, Trump expressed gratitude for the invitation, highlighting his respect for the royal family and noting it as a unique honor. Meanwhile, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer is focusing on securing a trade deal with the US,...

The Coalition is on track for its lowest vote share in a federal election since its creation, with Peter Dutton struggling to improve his prospects before the May 3 election, according to a YouGov poll showing their primary vote at 33%. Labor has increased its lead on a two-party preferred basis to 53% against 47%, marking its highest result in 18 months, while Anthony Albanese leads Dutton as preferred prime minister 48% to 38%. The...

Donald Trump has made significant moves regarding transgender participation in sports, pledging to eliminate what he terms "transgender insanity" from schools and signed executive orders to reinforce biological definitions of sex, particularly in athletics. His administration's orders empower federal agencies to penalize institutions that allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports, with a focus on compliance with Title IX. This marks a shift from previous interpretations that included gender identity, and while legal challenges...

SummaryThe UN Secretary-General’s special representative for Libya, Hannah Tetteh, emphasized the “volatile” security situation in Libya during a Security Council meeting, urging for a political will to resolve the ongoing crisis. She highlighted the necessity of a consensual roadmap that integrates elections into a broader political framework to promote state-building and strengthen institutions, attributing the political crises to competition for economic resources. Although the 2020 ceasefire agreement is largely holding, the security situation remains precarious...

SummaryAmid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war, cross-border trips have significantly decreased, coinciding with the scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge this fall. This new bridge, which connects Ontario and Michigan, is being fully funded by Canadians, with no financial contribution from Americans. The situation highlights the economic tensions and impacts on travel between the two countries as they approach the completion of this important infrastructure project. Full Article