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Immigration: The UK's shameful Rwanda law: The 'Safety of Rwanda' bill passed on April 23 represents a terrible step backward for Europe's oldest democracy.
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/25/immigration-the-uk-s-shameful-rwanda-law_6669508_23.html
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-set-up-11-bln-ev-production-base-canada-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
- Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.
- Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
- The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.
- Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
Less-Watched Jobs Indicator Points to Deep Cracks in Canada’s Labor Market: Canada’s job market is less robust than the country’s most closely watched employment ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/less-watched-jobs-indicator-points-to-deep-cracks-in-canada-s-labor-market
Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
reuters.com/pictures/our-oddest-photos-week-2024-04-25/
Sussex tea entrepreneur serves up cuppas at 10 Downing Street: A Sussex woman who started a successful Japanese tea business was at 10 Downing Street this week ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/sussex-tea-entrepreneur-serves-up-cuppas-at-10-downing-street-4604574
Two million Britons suffer long COVID symptoms, survey shows: Two million people across England and Scotland are still suffering from long COVID symptoms ...
reuters.com/world/uk/two-million-britons-suffer-long-covid-symptoms-survey-shows-2024-04-25/
Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold: Ford’s electric vehicle unit reported that losses soared in the first quarter to US $1 ...
ctvnews.ca/autos/ford-just-reported-a-massive-loss-on-every-electric-vehicle-it-sold-1.6861922
All the coming DWP and benefits changes you need to know about: There will be shifts for anyone who claims benefits, including those on PIP, Universal Credit ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/coming-dwp-benefits-changes-you-29056368
Honda’s $11 Billion Electric-Vehicle Expansion Includes Government Aid in Canada: Honda Motor Co. will spend C$15 billion ($11 billion) to build electric ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/honda-s-11-billion-electric-vehicle-expansion-includes-government-aid-in-canada
Bob Cole, veteran CBC broadcaster and former voice of 'Hockey Night in Canada,' dead at 90
ctvnews.ca/sports/bob-cole-veteran-cbc-broadcaster-and-former-voice-of-hockey-night-in-canada-dead-at-90-1.6861784
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore: The first cargo ship passed through a newly opened deep-water channel in Baltimore after being ...
apnews.com/article/key-bridge-collapse-channel-opened-ship-dali-e8694bd668589ad82e37b88b9ed84246
UK's Labour outlines plan to renationalise railways within 5 years: Britain's opposition Labour Party said it planned to renationalise the country's rail network ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uks-labour-outlines-plan-renationalise-railways-within-5-years-2024-04-24/
Aw, rats: Chicago’s beloved ‘Rat Hole’ removed from sidewalk - National | Globalnews.ca
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Here’s All the Countries With TikTok Bans as Platform’s Future in U.S. Hangs In Balance
time.com/6971009/tiktok-banned-restrictions-worldwide-countries-united-states-law/
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
- The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.
- President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.
- ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
Remains from a mother-daughter cold case were found nearly 24 years later, after a deathbed confession from the suspect
ctvnews.ca/world/remains-from-a-mother-daughter-cold-case-were-found-nearly-24-years-later-after-a-deathbed-confession-from-the-suspect-1.6861360
UK Warns Universities About Research Threat From Foreign States: Foreign states are using UK universities to “steal advantage” by covertly acquiring British ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/uk-warns-universities-about-research-threat-from-foreign-states
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Allegra Stratton: A Defensive Election Play: Rishi Sunak is on day two of his trip to the continent. So far, he’s used the trip to announce raising the UK’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-24/allegra-stratton-a-defensive-election-play
Quick Glance: Increase in UK defence spending by 2030
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak commits to raising spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.
- Sunak emphasized the need for deeper stockpiles of munitions and quicker replenishment due to the events in the Ukraine conflict.
- The planned increase in defence spending would require significant financial reshuffling, partly through announced measures to reduce the size of the civil service.
- Shortly after announcing the pledge to send weapons worth 500 million pounds to Ukraine, this commitment followed.
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/over-100-pilot-whales-beached-on-western-australian-coast-have-been-rescued-officials-say-1.6861497
Sadiq Khan urges Labour to pursue UK-EU youth mobility deal : London mayor tells FT that scheme would be ‘incredibly important’ for capital after Labour shunned ...
ft.com/content/88718de3-40e7-4d40-8aa6-7ab4653c4260
UK consumer sentiment returns to two-year high, GfK survey shows: British consumer sentiment returned to a two-year high this month as households took a more ...
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-consumer-morale-falls-unexpectedly-february-gfk-survey-shows-2024-02-23/
Emperor penguins suffered mass breeding failures in 2023: Record low sea ice in late 2023 led to breeding failures in one-fifth of Antarctica's emperor penguin ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-emperor-penguins-suffered-mass-breeding-failures-in-2023/
Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
politico.eu/article/britain-sends-message-donald-trump-nato-worth-investing-in/
FDP calls for debate about Rwanda model for German asylum policy: The British Parliament has approved the plan to deport migrants to Rwanda ...
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251208880/FDP-fordert-Debatte-ueber-Ruanda-Modell-fuer-deutsche-Asylpolitik.html
Canada sanctions Iran defence minister, others after missile attack on Israel: Canada is targeting Iran's defence minister as part of a new round of sanctions ...
ctvnews.ca/politics/canada-sanctions-iran-defence-minister-others-after-missile-attack-on-israel-1.6861911
Greece’s Prime Minister Wants His Nation to be the Comeback Story of the Decade: In an interview, the Greek Prime Minister lays out his vision for a different ...
time.com/6970097/mitsotakis-interview-greece-economy/
Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists: The Italian city became the first in the world on April 25 to introduce a payment system for tourists in an ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/video-venice-introduces-first-payment-charge-for-tourists/
UK police make additional arrest over migrants' deaths in Channel: British police said on Thursday they had arrested an additional individual over the deaths of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/uk-police-make-additional-arrest-over-migrants-deaths-channel-2024-04-25/
UK under pressure to restore Unrwa funding following Colonna report: The British government is coming under increased pressure to restore future funding to the ...
middleeasteye.net/news/uk-israel-palestine-colonna-report-unrwa-funding-pressure
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
- An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.
- The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.
- The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.
- Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
Fair to say America isn’t gripped by Liz Trussmania. Here’s what she can learn from Mr Bean
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/apr/25/liz-truss-us-book-tour-prime-minister
Monthly earnings rise, payroll employment falls: jobs report: The number of vacant jobs in Canada increased in February, while monthly payroll employment ...
ctvnews.ca/business/monthly-earnings-rise-payroll-employment-falls-jobs-report-1.6861362
Barbados 'pauses' acquisition of former slavery plantation owned by Tory MP: Barbados will halt the acquisition of a former slavery plantation belonging to a ...
reuters.com/world/barbados-pauses-acquisition-former-slavery-plantation-owned-by-tory-mp-2024-04-24/
Germany, Britain plan to build remote-controlled howitzers together ｜ DPA: Germany and Britain plan to jointly develop a remote-controlled howitzer for future ...
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Israeli push to legalize settlements in West Bank 'dangerous and reckless,' US says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-push-legalize-settlements-west-bank-dangerous-reckless-us-says-2024-04-24/
China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/china-launches-3-member-crew-to-its-space-station-as-it-seeks-to-put-astronauts-on-the-moon-by-2030-1.6861538
Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz Find Common Cause to Support Each Other on Defense: UK-German ties appeared under strain as recently as last month, with British ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/rishi-sunak-olaf-scholz-find-common-cause-to-support-each-other-on-defense
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Jamaica on track to remove King Charles as head of state by 2025, minister says: Exclusive: Jamaica is still lobbying the UK to remove visa restrictions for its ...
independent.co.uk/world/jamaica-republic-king-charles-2025-b2532713.html
Canada, U.S., U.K. lay additional sanctions on Iran over attack on Israel - National | Globalnews.ca
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Juncker’s chain-smoking made Theresa May ‘croak,’ Brexit book reveals: New book says the former UK PM was too polite to complain about EU Commission chief’s ...
politico.eu/article/chain-smoking-jean-claude-juncker-made-theresa-may-croak-brexit-book-reveals/
When is the next London mayor election and how are they elected?: Labour's Sadiq Khan will be standing for re-election against Tory Susan Hall ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/25/next-london-mayor-election-elected-20717536/
Germany's Scholz urges Europe to do for Ukraine : A meeting between the British and German leaders made for a show of unity even as disagreements on how to ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/germanys-scholz-urges-europe-to-do-for-ukraine-as-uk-pm-ups-defence-spending
UK to buy German-made new artillery system: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to convene with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin to fortify defense ...
defence-blog.com/uk-to-buy-german-made-new-artillery-system/
Rwanda’s Hope Hostel once housed young genocide survivors. Now it’s ready for migrants from Britain
arabnews.com/node/2498971/world
Britain sends a message to Trump: NATO is worth investing in: U.K. pledge to hike defense spending is designed to keep U.S. on side.
politico.eu/article/britain-sends-message-donald-trump-nato-worth-investing-in/
Multiple crew members injured on set of Eddie Murphy movie ‘The Pickup’ - National | Globalnews.ca
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Can social investment shift the dial on welfare and wellbeing?: The Government has promised that social investment will underpin its approach to the funding and ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/24/can-social-investment-shift-the-dial-on-welfare-and-wellbeing/
Paid articlePaid UK to deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Poland: The United Kingdom announced plans to send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to defend its airspace ...
defence-blog.com/uk-to-deploy-typhoon-fighter-jets-to-poland/
US military aid alone won't be enough to defeat Russia – Ukraine's foreign minister
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452789/
Cuba apologizes to Canada for delivering wrong body to grieving family: Cuba apologized to Canada on Wednesday after authorities accidentally delivered the ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/cuba-apologizes-to-canada-for-delivering-wrong-body-to-grieving-family
Rwanda's Hope Hostel prepares for migrants from Britain : The hostel, which once housed students whose parents died in the 1994 genocide ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/rwandas-hope-hostel-prepares-for-migrants-from-britain
Labour plans rail nationalisation and put network under public ownership: The Labour Party has announced plans to re-nationalise British railways within one term ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/24/british-rail-come-back-public-ownership-labour-plans-20707235/
Punjabi Canadian resident’s video sparks laughter and sympathy: From grappling with the intricacies of Canadian winters to navigating cultural differences ...
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/punjabi-canadian-residents-video-sparks-laughter-sympathy-9290450/
‘I feel great’: Nova Scotia man wins $1.5M after buying $200 in lottery tickets | Globalnews.ca
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Billions of bottles: Canadian statistics paint grim picture of plastic litter problem
ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/billions-of-bottles-canadian-statistics-paint-grim-picture-of-plastic-litter-problem-1.6862167
Bill would give Alberta power to fire municipal councillors, nix bylaws, allow political parties | Globalnews.ca
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Cavalry horses run amok in central London and injure four people: Clips posted by social media users showed a saddled white horse seemingly covered in blood ...
straitstimes.com/world/europe/horses-run-amok-in-central-london
Quick Glance: London Chaos: Military Horses Run Wild
- Five military horses bolted during an exercise near Buckingham Palace, causing chaos in central London streets.
- The horses were spooked by noise from a construction site, threw off their riders, and collided with vehicles.
- Three injured soldiers were hospitalized, but none of the injuries were life-threatening.
- The horses were captured shortly after and taken back to the barracks for medical tests.
Shinan Govani: How a Toronto comedian found a viral audience impersonating the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten
thestar.com/entertainment/how-a-toronto-comedian-found-a-viral-audience-impersonating-the-barefoot-contessa-ina-garten/article_c6eeb85a-01b8-11ef-ad4d-8f71a7aa89b4.html
Paid articlePaid Smile, Bob’s just here to kill you: bureaucratic euthanasia is part of the fun in Caitlin Cronenberg’s darkly amusing ‘Humane’
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Paid articlePaid When will Mark Carney run?: Some Liberals want the former central banker to bolster Justin Trudeau’s government this summer
theglobeandmail.com/politics/opinion/article-when-will-mark-carney-run/
Paid articlePaid Pros and cons: should cigarettes be banned for future generations?: This much is clear: smoking is bad for your health. The UK would therefore like to gradually ...
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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. markets mixed ahead of tech earnings and economic data | Globalnews.ca
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UK joins US, Canada in imposing sanctions on Iran’s drone, missile Industries: The UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/25/uk-joins-us-canada-in-imposing-sanctions-on-iran-s-drone-missile-industries
The Tories are facing a moment of great peril: On Friday 3 May, Rishi Sunak will enter the danger zone. The local election results will be in and they will be ...
newstatesman.com/comment/2024/04/tories-facing-moment-great-peril
'At times I operated without anaesthetic': British surgeon's harrowing Gaza account
itv.com/news/2024-04-24/i-operated-without-anaesthetic-british-surgeons-harrowing-gaza-account
UK police arrest three of migrants' deaths in Channel | Africanews: "This tragic incident once again demonstrates the threat to life posed by these ...
africanews.com/2024/04/24/uk-police-arrest-three-of-migrants-deaths-in-channel/
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets fall | Globalnews.ca: Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Thursday thanks to energy and base metals ...
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Humza Yousaf and his ridiculous, feigned outrage: On Tuesday, Humza Yousaf was angry at UK ministers for not including Scottish sub-postmasters in laws that will ...
spectator.co.uk/article/humza-yousaf-and-his-ridiculous-feigned-outrage/
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Etobicoke collision: Toronto paramedics transported a man in his 40s to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
thestar.com/news/gta/motorcyclist-seriously-injured-in-etobicoke-collision/article_d59c4650-0231-11ef-85d7-d3d0db35d5b4.html
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Now Thames Water is ruining my local river: Just two days ago the firm was reportedly still considering a plan to pay out £2bn in dividends over the next decade ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/now-thames-water-is-ruining-my-local-river-3025441
Ottawa injects another $36.4-million into vaccine injury compensation fund: To date, a private firm called OXARO has received $56.2 million from Ottawa to run ...
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ottawa-injects-another-364-million-into-vaccine-injury-compensation/
CFL suspends Shawn Lemon indefinitely for gambling : The CFL has suspended veteran defensive lineman Shawn Lemon indefinitely for betting on league games.
ctvnews.ca/sports/cfl-suspends-shawn-lemon-indefinitely-for-gambling-1.6860198
TikTok vows to sue over potential U.S. ban. What’s the legal outlook? - National | Globalnews.ca
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Turkish rail officials jailed for more than 108 years for crash that left 25 dead
ctvnews.ca/world/turkish-rail-officials-jailed-for-more-than-108-years-for-crash-that-left-25-dead-1.6861277
LGBTQ+ rallies will be held across Canada next month. Here’s what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
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UK Home Secretary in Italy to discuss ways to tackle flow of illegal migrants: Visit comes a day after British parliament passed controversial Safety of Rwanda ...
euronews.com/2024/04/24/uk-home-secretary-in-italy-to-discuss-ways-to-tackle-flow-of-illegal-migrants
Christopher Luxon’s show of strength is perfect for our angry era - Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup
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Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an American who was held hostage by Hamas: President Joe Biden met Wednesday with Abigail Edan, the 4-year-old American girl ...
ctvnews.ca/world/biden-meets-4-year-old-abigail-edan-an-american-who-was-held-hostage-by-hamas-1.6860857
Indigenous delegates say they are being left out of key talks on global plastic pollution treaty
theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-indigenous-delegates-say-they-are-being-left-out-of-key-talks-on/
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