EU chief opens door for Canada to become associate member
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member during her State of the Union address, according to NewsCord.
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Mariska Hargitay Wins Emmys, Hosts 78th Awards
Mariska Hargitay, 62, won two Emmys for her documentary 'My Mom Jayne' and will host the 78th Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to do so in 15 years.
Canada Pitches C$1tn in Investments as Carney Targets Data Centres and Pipelines
Prime Minister Mark Carney is positioning Canada as a 'safe harbour' for global investors, offering projects including data centres and pipelines, according to BBC.
Canada ‘Safe Harbour’ for Global Finance, Carney Promises $1 Trillion
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting the country as a 'safe harbour' for global investors in uncertain times, according to the BBC. He aims to attract C$1tn in investments over five years.
Carney Gambles on World’s Biggest Investors for Canada’s Future
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is gambling on personal relationships with global investors to secure Canada's economic future as tensions with the U.S. escalate, according to the BBC.
Kosovo Approves New Government After Months of Deadlock
Kosovo’s parliament has approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, breaking three months of political deadlock, according to Al Jazeera.
Drinking very hot drinks could triple oesophageal cancer risk
Drinking very hot beverages could triple the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a large UK-based study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
Elon Musk Slams Alex Gibney’s 4-Hour Documentary as ‘Hit Piece’
Elon Musk has criticized Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary about him as a 'hit piece' and accused the filmmaker of lacking integrity, according to The Guardian and Deadline.
U.S. Captures Maduro, Three Killed in Drug-Trafficking Strike
The U.S. conducted an early morning strike in Venezuela on Jan. 3 and captured President Nicolás Maduro, according to USA Today. The same day, the U.S. military killed three people in a strike against a drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea, as reported by wtop.com.
Nepal Cracks Down on Online Abuse Amid Flood Tragedy
Nepal is taking action against online abuse targeting flood survivors, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah stating the government will show no leniency to those belittling the victims, according to BBC.
Singapore PM to Get $1.1M Salary Raise
Singapore's prime minister will receive a $1.1 million annual salary increase, making him the highest paid world leader, according to the BBC.
Egyptian TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death for drug crime
An Egyptian court has sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics, according to reports from Al Jazeera and The Guardian.
Brazil Polls Suggest Tight Presidential Race Ahead of October Vote
Polls suggest a tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day, with current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead narrowing against his main rival, Flavio Bolsonaro.
Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles
Jamaican delegates have arrived in the UK to hand a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, seeking to address historical injustices, according to The Guardian.
Lindsay Clancy Trial Deadlocked as Juror Dispute Intensifies
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial faces a potential mistrial after a deadlocked jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict for the seventh day of deliberations. The judge has given the defense one hour to file an emergency appeal before declaring a mistrial, following a contentious dispute over a holdout juror who refuses to apply the law, according to court notes and CNN.