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The Canadian government is facing calls to intervene in a data-sharing deal between Thomson Reuters and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The deal, worth US$125m, would grant ICE access to Thomson Reuters' investigative database, known as CLEAR. This database…

Poland's main rightwing opposition party has split after a loyalty pledge ultimatum. The rift occurred within the Civic Platform party, led by Donald Tusk. Former prime minister Mateusz Morawiecki and his allies claim they were forced out due to factional…

The UK government has pledged to end rough sleeping by 2024, a key policy promise made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has also vowed to tackle the issue in his region. Homelessness outreach workers…

Ukraine has shifted its military strategy to target Russian logistics and supply chains, including warehouse facilities. Recent strikes have hit Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce company, often likened to Amazon. The attacks have destroyed significant quantities of goods, affecting the livelihoods…

The US has imposed tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on over 80 countries, citing the use of forced labor as justification. President Trump has faced criticism from Democrats, who argue that the administration is using forced labor as a…

The Liberal Democrats are urging Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to lobby EU leaders directly to waive border controls under the European Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES, set to be introduced later this year, aims to track non-EU nationals' entries and…

Keir Starmer has stepped down as Labour leader, marking the end of his three-year tenure. His departure was swift and low-key, with minimal fanfare. Starmer's time as leader was marked by efforts to rebrand the party and rebuild trust with…

Indigenous leaders from the Brazil-Peru border region have reported that gangs are taking villages hostage. Gunmen from an organised crime group have entered homes in the western Amazon Forest, prompting a delegation to be sent to Brasília. The delegation aims…

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has appointed a cabinet with women holding half of the top positions. This marks a significant milestone in representation. The cabinet's composition is notable for its diversity, with 50% of seats held by women.…

The Trump administration's efforts to seize control of election powers are facing significant pushback from US courts, state officials, and Democrats. These attempts are part of a broader strategy to influence the electoral process. Critics argue that such moves undermine…

GLP-1s, a class of weight-loss medications, have gained popularity in recent years due to their effectiveness in managing obesity and related health conditions. These drugs, which include semaglutide and liraglutide, work by mimicking a natural hormone that regulates appetite and…

The US has imposed new tariffs on imports from 85 countries, prompting criticism from Democrats. The measures are part of a long-standing trade policy of the Trump administration. Tariffs will be applied to a range of goods, including steel and…

The US has imposed new tariffs on the UK, EU, and dozens of other trading partners, replacing a 10% global duty. This move comes after the US supreme court ruled that many of the earlier tariffs were illegal. The tariffs…