Canada’s new budget sets aside billions for pandemic support
Amid surging third wave, Trudeau government unveils first budget in two years with focus on COVID-19 recovery measures.
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Leaders of Proud Boys ordered jailed on Capitol riot charges
A federal judge ruled that Joseph Biggs and Ethan Nordean are dangerous and should not be free pending trial.
US retail union accuses Amazon of interfering in Alabama vote
The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union alleges that Amazon threatened workers with layoffs if they unionised.
Georgia ruling party, opposition sign EU-brokered deal
Deal seeks to end a months-long political crisis that raised concerns Tbilisi is backsliding on democracy.
Mexico sees massive increase in children near US border: UNICEF
Children are staying in overcrowded shelters in Mexico and more than half are without their parents, rights group says.
UEFA discussing $7.2bn deal with Centricus to halt Super League
A group of the richest football/soccer clubs announced Monday plans for the breakaway league starting in August.
Trump buddy and MyPillow CEO ups election legal battle by $1.6bn
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a Trump loyalist, is locked in a legal battle with Dominion Voting Systems.
US re-imposes sanctions on Belarus for human rights violations
New US sanctions are aimed at state-owned enterprises that support the government of Belarus President Lukashenko.
World on the verge of climate crisis ‘abyss’, warns UN
UN says world is running out of time to tackle the climate crisis, with 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
US Supreme Court questions permanent residency for some migrants
Some of the justices are sceptical that some migrants who entered the US illegally should be offered legal citizenship.
Greta Thunberg joins fight for coronavirus vaccine equity
Climate activist denounces unequal access to coronavirus vaccines as WHO chief issues warning about rising infections.
US Supreme Court hears Indigenous tribe arguments on COVID aid
Tribal groups are vying over $8bn in funding intended for tribal governments under the 2020 CARES Act.
Cuba has a new leader and it’s not a Castro
Miguel Díaz-Canel becomes head of Communist Party, and retains title of president.
Why is ethnic violence surging in Ethiopia?
Hundreds have lost their lives in recent months due to ethnic violence in Africa's second most populous country.
Evacuations as firefighters battle wildfire in Cape Town
Officials say some residents of Cape Town neighbourhoods evacuated as 'precautionary' measure.
Apple to let Parler back on App Store ahead of anti-trust hearing
Apple, which faces an anti-trust hearing on Capitol Hill this week, said Monday it will reinstate Parler to App Store.
COVID vaccine shortfall: The Abu Dhabi art dealer peddling jabs
An Abu Dhabi art gallery owner offered to procure COVID-19 vaccines for the Czech government amid global jab shortfall.
Jury deliberations begin in Derek Chauvin murder trial
The jury will determine whether former police officer Derek Chauvin is guilty of murdering George Floyd.
EU warns ‘spark’ could set of escalation at Ukraine borders
Pentagon also said Russian military build-up is an 'unprovoked escalation' aimed at 'destabilising' Ukraine.
Chad military says it killed 300 rebels after attempted incursion
Chad military says five soldiers were also killed as it put down an armed rebellion in the country's northwest.