Trump says US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine truce talks

The US-China trade war risks pushing the global economy into recession, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) warning that global output could drop by 7% if the two nations fully decouple. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala highlighted that US tariffs and China's retaliatory measures could fragment global trade, compelling countries to align with one bloc or another. She noted that poorer nations are particularly vulnerable and emphasized the need for diversification in production to enhance global...

SummaryThe Leaders’ Debates Commission has disinvited the Green Party from the federal leaders’ debates due to their failure to run candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings, as they have not named candidates in over 100 of the 343 ridings. Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault stated this was a strategic decision to avoid splitting the progressive vote where Conservatives are strong, but the Commission deemed this approach inconsistent with party viability. The Greens plan to issue...

The Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that the definition of a woman and sex in the Equality Act refers specifically to "a biological woman and biological sex," allowing an appeal from the gender critical campaign group For Women Scotland. This ruling may affirm the current interpretation of the law while also recommending that Parliament consider amending the Equality Act to address unforeseen consequences. The live blog covering this story is now closed, but further information...

NewsFeedIn Gaza, thousands are in urgent need of prosthetic limbs due to injuries sustained from Israeli attacks, exacerbated by the ongoing blockade that restricts medical supplies. In response, local technicians are creatively crafting prosthetic arms and legs using recycled materials, providing essential aid amidst the humanitarian crisis. This innovative approach highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of those affected, as they seek to overcome the challenges imposed by the blockade. Full Article

Canadian Election Debate RescheduledAn election debate in Canada has been rescheduled to avoid overlapping with a Montreal Canadiens hockey game, which takes place on April 17 at 19:00 ET. The French-language leaders' debate was initially set for 20:00 ET but will now begin two hours earlier at 18:00 ET to accommodate hockey fans, allowing them to engage in both the election campaign and the potential playoff-clinching game. The Leaders' Debates Commission acknowledged Canadians' passion for...

In southern Gaza, a mobile bakery, the last operational one in the region, is being towed by a tractor due to Israeli evacuation orders amid intensified military operations. The bakery, run by World Central Kitchen (WCK), produces only 25,000 loaves daily—one-third of its capacity—due to flour shortages caused by the Israeli blockade. With 2 million Gazans reliant on food aid, the humanitarian crisis has worsened since the World Food Programme had to close its bakeries,...