Mexico’s Lopez Obrador backs plan to shutter transparency office
The Mexican president has renewed calls for the transparency agency to be folded into other government offices.
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Canadian prime minister slams rise of ‘authoritarianism’
In a speech, Justin Trudeau called on 'like-minded democracies' to use economic incentives to combat authoritarianism.
Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor
US state passes bill that allows Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning from his current position.
Peru sends forces to Chile border where hundreds stranded
People seeking to leave Chile amid increase in restrictions have been stuck in extreme climate with few supplies.
UN raises Darfur alarm as battles rage in Sudan despite truce
The fighting has reawakened a two-decade-old conflict in the western Darfur region where many have died this week.
‘Wild West’: Republican video shows AI future in US elections
Campaign messaging to become faster, more misleading as US enters 'uncharted territory' of advanced technology: Expert.
At least 25 killed in Russian air raids on Ukraine cities
The wave of Russian missile attacks was the first since early March.
First Republic stock rout worsens after receivership report
If the San Francisco-based lender falls into receivership, it would be the third US bank to collapse since March.
ChatGPT available to users in Italy a month after temporary ban
Maker Open AI and Italian authorities confirm that the chatbot is back online in the country.
Months after major storms, California braces for snow-fed floods
California farmers worry that melting snow could inundate them with a new round of flooding.
Brazil’s Lula resumes creation of Indigenous reservations
The president recognises six Indigenous reservations under policy halted by his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro.
US regulators vow stiffer oversight after SVB, Signature failures
Regulators said banks' managers were primarily to blame for prioritising growth and ignoring basic risks.
Israeli forces kill teen in the West Bank: Palestinian officials
Palestinian Health Ministry says a 16-year-old was shot in the chest and killed in a clash near the town of Bethlehem.
More than 200 refugees die off Tunisia coast in 10 days
Morgues and hospitals in city of Sfax are full, officials say, as the death toll from refugee shipwrecks soars.
Canada’s economy stumbles as GDP grows less than expected
Economy was nearly stagnant in February, is expected to contract in March on the back of the nation's largest strike.
Sudanese face ‘shocking’ delays, no aid at Egypt border
After perilous journey to the border, people escaping war wait for days without any aid before crossing into Egypt.
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party backs Erdogan’s rival for president
Party calls on Kurds and other supporters to vote for main opposition alliance's presidential candidate, Kilidaroglu.
What next for Sudan fighting after top Bashir-era officials freed
Analysts say revival of loyalists of former ruler Omar al-Bashir could tilt balance of power in war between army and RSF
BBC chief Richard Sharp quits over Boris Johnson loan scandal
Richard Sharp, outgoing chair of national broadcaster, is a former Goldman Sachs banker and Conservative Party donor.
The states to watch in the fight for US abortion rights
After Roe v Wade repeal, states across the country continue to grapple with restricting or protecting abortion rights.