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Latin American governments are renewing ties with Israel, recognizing sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and restoring diplomatic channels after years of strain. Venezuela and Colombia are central to a broader regional realignment, with other states re-engaging in Israeli cooperation and security ties.
Montreal's City Council has passed a watered-down motion expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people and civilian victims, while removing calls to sever ties with Israel and denounce apartheid. The amended motion backs international law and calls on federal and provincial governments to lead diplomacy, amid ongoing debates and protests.
Energy Secretary is preparing to recommend approval for the Jackdaw gas field and the Rosebank oil field after consultations, continuing the North Sea program to support jobs and energy security while facing climate concerns.
The UN General Assembly has endorsed a non-binding move to shift from the Mercator projection to the Equal Earth map to better reflect continental sizes. The vote saw 164 members in favour with the United States abstaining or opposing; several countries express concerns about disputed territories and implications for regional shading.
Recent reports show a surge in warnings that AI could end humanity this decade, prompting calls for rapid regulation. The discourse spans major labs, politicians, and tech influencers, with divergent views on risk and timing. Readers are following developments as policymakers explore safeguards while industry argues for responsible acceleration.
The CFDA has announced that Steven Kolb has stepped down as CEO after an incident at New York Fashion Week where he restrained a PETA protester. He has been placed on leave and the board says the organisation will move forward with a new chapter.
Ed Sheeran has publicly condemned the Gaza crisis as catastrophic and unjustifiable while maintaining a stance that his shows are not political. The controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from the Loop Tour is shaping discussions about freedom of speech, venue decisions, and the balance between art and politics.
UK prosecutors have lodged formal extradition requests with the US for brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate on a raft of rape, sex-trafficking and related charges. The US State Department will review the requests for compliance with the UK-US extradition treaty, while the brothers’ lawyer challenges the documentation. The process will now follow multiple legal steps before any potential transfer.
Four Global Sumud Flotilla activists remain in pre-trial detention in Tunisia. All four have been on hunger strikes to protest charges of misusing funds raised for Gaza relief. Health of Wael Naouar and Ghassen Henchiri is deteriorating;Naouar in hospital, others experiencing weight loss and fainting. Protests and international attention continue as authorities defend legal processes.
The latest reports show rising public anxiety over AI risks, fueled by expert warnings and media coverage. People express deep concerns about privacy, jobs, and existential threats while policymakers face mounting pressure to regulate rapidly advancing technology.
The Green Party has passed a motion defining Zionism as racism and backing a Palestinian state, prompting internal divisions and international condemnation. Four of five MPs oppose aspects of the resolution; leader Zack Polanski did not vote. Israel bans Polanski from entering the country as a by-election nears, while the European Green Party condemns the move.