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Pope Francis's passing has prompted condolences from global leaders, including Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and former Prime Minister Mark Carney, who praised his humility and moral clarity. Poilievre highlighted Francis's historic apology for the Church's role in Indigenous residential schools and described his legacy as one of love and service, while Carney acknowledged the Pope's dedication to human dignity. Both figures, alongside the backdrop of an upcoming national election, reflect on the profound impact...

New HMRC Scheme to Combat Tax Fraud In a bid to reduce the UK's £7.5 billion tax gap, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced a new scheme offering up to 25% cash rewards to individuals reporting tax fraud by large corporations and wealthy individuals, inspired by the U.S. model. Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted the importance of incentivizing whistleblowers, as currently, HMRC only provides modest discretionary rewards. The new scheme will focus on serious non-compliance...

US stock markets fell sharply on Monday, with the Dow down 1,000 points (2.8%) and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also experiencing significant declines, as former President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates amid inflation concerns linked to new tariffs. Trump's escalating attacks, including calls for Powell's termination, have unsettled Wall Street, erasing gains made after a temporary pause on tariffs. Powell has defended the Fed's independence and...

Federal judges in Colorado and California are examining the Trump administration's deportation policies, particularly regarding alleged gang members and Venezuelan migrants. In Colorado, a judge is considering a temporary order preventing deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, while in California, a judge is reviewing a pause on plans to revoke protections for 350,000 Venezuelans. The Supreme Court recently blocked deportations under the AEA, emphasizing due process concerns for those involved. Full Article

Members of Gaza's Christian community expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, who consistently advocated for peace in the region and maintained nightly communications with them during the war. His efforts were recognized by Christians across the Middle East, who found comfort in his engagement amid conflict and hardship. Despite his health challenges, Francis continued to work until his death at 88, making a final public appearance on Easter Sunday and urging for...

Summary Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced that his party's platform will be released on Tuesday, making them the last major federal party to do so ahead of the election. While criticizing the Liberal spending plan under Mark Carney, Poilievre seeks to position himself as the change candidate, with polls showing him slightly behind the incumbent Liberals. He aims to fund a proposed $14 billion income tax cut without cutting social programs, instead suggesting reductions in...