Canadian spending on travel to the US dropped by $3.3bn in 2025 due to Trump's policies, with travelers opting for other international destinations instead.
New government data reveals a 16% increase in land clearing in New South Wales in 2024, reaching over 81,000 hectares, despite the Minns government's promise to curb high rates. Environmental groups criticize the failure to implement policy changes.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The rare Bundibugyo variant has also spread to Uganda. Factors like ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers are intensifying the spread and hindering containment efforts.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is rapidly spreading, with 1,759 cases and 600 deaths recorded as of July 8. The virus has also reached Uganda, reporting 20 cases and two deaths. The rare Bundibugyo variant, lacking approved treatment or vaccine, is driving the outbreak, which experts warn could be the deadliest on record due to ongoing conflict, aid cuts, and attacks on healthcare workers.
US airlines incurred $6.66 billion in jet fuel costs in May, marking the second consecutive month above $6 billion. This represents an 84% increase from the previous year, driven primarily by higher fuel prices rather than increased consumption. The ongoing impact of Middle East conflict and volatile energy prices continues to affect the industry.
Private companies have pledged over £100bn in investment for the UK's green economy, primarily in offshore wind, solar, and electricity grids. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hailed this as a boost for jobs and growth, countering claims that net zero policies harm the economy.
In 2025, nearly two-thirds of violent attacks against politicians in Germany targeted members of the AfD party, with the party also being the most frequent target of non-violent offenses. Left-wing suspects were reportedly behind 60% of violent politically-motivated crimes.
The Trump administration's use of the DHS SAVE system to verify voter registrations has drawn criticism from voting rights advocates who fear it could lead to the purging of eligible voters. Millions of registrations have been flagged as potential noncitizens or deceased individuals, with some states having strict deadlines for voters to prove their eligibility.
The Trump administration's use of the DHS SAVE system to verify voter registrations has drawn criticism from voting rights advocates who fear it could lead to the purging of eligible voters. Millions of registrations have been flagged as potential noncitizens or deceased individuals, with some states having strict deadlines for voters to prove their eligibility.
US employment rose more than expected in April, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed, with the world’s largest economy firming recent labour market gains but analysts warning of underlying weakness. “Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 per cent,” the US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) said. The gains mainly came in the healthcare, transport and warehousing and retail trade sectors. US job...
India's gross GST collections hit a record Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026, up 8.7% year-on-year, driven by a sharp 25.8% surge in import revenues. Net GST collections stood at Rs 2.11 lakh crore, with imports contributing significantly to the growth.
Japan's core inflation accelerated to 1.8% in March, the first rise in five months, driven by Iran war-fueled higher energy prices. Headline inflation remained below the Bank of Japan's 2% target at 1.5%. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering capping gasoline prices at 170 yen per liter. The BOJ is expected to hold rates at 0.75% at its April 27-28 meeting, with Citi noting the hold will likely be hawkish.
Japan's core inflation accelerated to 1.8% in March, the first rise in five months, driven by Iran war-fueled higher energy prices. The figure matched economist expectations and exceeded February's 1.6%. Headline inflation remained below the Bank of Japan's 2% target at 1.5%. The BOJ is expected to hold rates at 0.75% at its April 27-28 meeting, with Citi describing the hold as likely "hawkish" due to yen depreciation concerns and inflation risks. The central bank will cut its FY2026 growth forecast while revising up inflation projections.
India is experiencing extreme summer heat that poses deadly risks to its population of over 1.4 billion people. Government data shows nearly 11,000 people died from heatstroke between 2012 and 2021. A heatwave in May 2024 sent temperatures in New Delhi matching the capital's previous record high of 49.2°C (120°F) set in 2022, which was India's hottest year since records began in 1901. Forecasters predict temperatures will reach 41-44 degrees Celsius this week in the metropolitan region of 30 million residents.
