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International News, Politics & Policy

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson asks Queen to suspend parliament to push forward with no-deal Brexit

Critics of Johnson and Remainers alike, many who are known for trying to thwart previous Brexit plans, were outraged over Johnson’s royal request and characterized it as unconstitutional.

Dylan Gibbons / Aug 29, 2019

International News

Brazil’s President rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires, says Macron must apologize

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro rejected the G7 countries’ US$20 million aid offered to help combat the Amazon fires. However, he said he might reconsider if France’s President Emmanuel Macron apologizes for an argument between them.

Siddak Ahuja / Aug 27, 2019

Canadian News, International News

Trudeau dispatches water bombers, $15 million to fight Amazon wildfires

Canadian assistance will nearly match the $20 million G7 nations pledged together for wildfires sweeping Brazil.

Jason Unrau / Aug 26, 2019

International News

G7 leaders offer millions to fight Amazon fires

The leaders of Canada, France, USA, UK, Japan, Germany, and Italy agreed to spend US$20 million (CA$26.5 million) to help combat the Amazon crisis.

Siddak Ahuja / Aug 26, 2019

International News

Socialists aren’t happy about Hasbro’s new game “Monopoly: Socialism”

Hasbro’s new game has ruffled some feathers on Twitter. The box reads “Monopoly: Socialism — Winning is for Capitalists” and features the Monopoly guy in a bold Soviet Union red.

Dylan Gibbons / Aug 26, 2019

International News

Here’s what you need to know about the Amazon wildfires

The fires are being blamed on Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, who supported developing the Amazon region for farming and mining.

Siddak Ahuja / Aug 23, 2019

Canadian News, International News

Justin Trudeau spreads misinformation on Amazon wildfires

A photo retweeted by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been proven to be misinformation.

Cosmin Dzsurdzsa / Aug 23, 2019

International News

French zoo outraged after visitors scratch name onto Rhino’s back

Zoo director Pierre Caille said the two taggers “probably used their nails,” but that the rhino may “not have even realized” that the duo were putting their signature on its back.

Roberto Wakerell-Cruz / Aug 22, 2019

Technology, International News, Politics & Policy

Twitter removes over 936 fake Chinese accounts out of 200,000 strong bot network aimed at undermining Hong Kong freedom movement

On August 19, Twitter disclosed a “significant state-backed information operation” focused on spreading misinformation and undermining the freedom movement currently happening in Hong Kong.

Dylan Gibbons / Aug 22, 2019

Canadian News, International News

French composer dies from bear attack while gathering nature sounds in Northwest Territories

French composer for the Brittany Symphony Orchestra Julien Gauthier is dead following a sudden encounter with a bear while gathering sounds for a music project in the Northwest Territories.

Dylan Gibbons / Aug 21, 2019

News, International News

Journalist Owen Jones alleges he was attacked by far-right mob

Prominent journalist Owen Jones alleges that he was attacked by a far-right mob outside of a pub. The event allegedly occurred on his birthday.

Siddak Ahuja / Aug 21, 2019

International News

ISIS claims responsibility for Afghanistan wedding bombing that killed 63

On August 17, a suicide bombing at a wedding in Kabul, Afghanistan left at least 63 dead and 182 injured.

Dylan Gibbons / Aug 19, 2019

Canadian News, Opinion, News, International News

Justin Trudeau should have revoked Jihadi Jack’s citizenship

“Jack Letts—AKA, “Jihadi Jack”—had dual Canadian & British Citizenship. However, because the U.K. government actually has some common sense, they have stripped Letts’ citizenship, due to the fact that he went to Syria to join ISIS.”

Spencer Fernando / Aug 19, 2019

International News, Politics & Policy

Hong Kong protests against China’s authoritarianism

China is resorting to more desperate measures of enforcing control by bringing in their People’s Liberation Army close to the Hong Kong border.

Siddak Ahuja / Aug 18, 2019

Canadian News, International News

Suspect in custody for the murder of Canadian woman’s fiancé in New Zealand

A 23-year-old suspect is now in custody following a nationwide manhunt in relation to the murder 33-year-old Sean McKinnon, from Australia, reports Waikato Police in a news release.

Dylan Gibbons / Aug 18, 2019

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