Category: World
Ontario leader threatens to halt energy exports to US if Trump imposes tariffs
The leader of Canada’s largest province says he’s prepared to halt energy exports to the United States, warning that other premiers “need to be ready [more…]
Brazilian president to leave intensive care after unplanned brain surgery
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is expected to leave intensive care on Friday after doctors successfully carried out a follow-up operation to reduce [more…]
Canada’s rate of medically assisted deaths rises to record high
A growing share of deaths in Canada are from euthanasia, but the vast majority are for terminal illnesses, according to new government figures. More than [more…]
Brazil president Lula to undergo second operation after emergency brain surgery
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will undergo another operation to “minimize the risk of future bleeding” his doctors have said, after the emergency [more…]
Holidaymakers on smaller budgets turning to Tunisia and Egypt, says Tui
Cash-strapped consumers are still prioritising spending on holidays but are choosing more affordable destinations including Egypt, Bulgaria and Tunisia for their annual break, according to [more…]
Ghanaians give ex-president Mahama a chance to eclipse his shaky legacy
Ghana’s electoral commission had been due to announce the official results of Saturday’s presidential election by Tuesday. But by Sunday morning Mahamudu Bawumia, the country’s [more…]
Walking Dead actor Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops
A group of upcoming playwrights is gathering in the Zimbabwean capital Harare this week for an 11-day event organised by celebrated American-Zimbabwean actor Danai Gurira [more…]
Some ‘mystery disease’ patients in DRC have malaria, WHO says
Ten patients suffering from a mystery disease that has broken out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have tested positive for malaria, the head [more…]
France begins military withdrawal from Chad as influence in Africa wanes
France has begun recalling its military assets from its former ally Chad in the latest blow to its dwindling influence across its former colonies in [more…]
Airstrike on North Darfur market kills more than 100, says Sudan lawyers’ group
A Sudanese military airstrike on a market in North Darfur has killed more than 100 people, a pro-democracy lawyers’ group said, amid a war marked [more…]