UN countries agree on legal obligation to address climate change
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141–8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to
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UN top court finds key labour treaty protects workers’ right to strike
The International Court of Justice issued on Thursday a landmark advisory opinion that potentially enshrines the right to strike in labour standards and international trade
Queen Elizabeth pressed for Andrew to be U.K. trade envoy, documents reveal
Documents show Queen Elizabeth was “very keen” that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former prince, be given the job of U.K. trade envoy, as the U.K. government
‘Some good signs’ a US-Iran deal to end war could be in sight, Marco Rubio reveals
Marco Rubio said there are “some good signs” that a deal to end the Iran war could be in sight – but added that he
Top UN court rules workers’ right to strike ‘protected’ in key treaty
The nonbinding ruling is expected to be hailed as a victory by workers’ groups and influence global labour relations.
French Open rejects prize money change despite tennis stars’ boycott threat
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No 4 Coco Gauff have led player complaints about reduced pay at French Open.
‘Lingering shock from tragedy’ weeks after Minab school bombing
Residents are calling for justice weeks after US missiles killed at least 156 people at a school in Minab, Iran.
Russia and China condemn US over indictment of former Cuban leader
It comes after the US charged Raúl Castro with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.
Charges dismissed against official at school where six-year-old shot teacher
The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows
A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire was announced
Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest
Family of Brampton teen found dead in rural Saskatchewan devastated, searching for answers: advocate
The family of a Brampton, Ont. teen are devastated and looking for answers after he was found dead near a remote Saskatchewan community, a Toronto
IRS settlement preventing Trump-related audits, controversial fund tough to challenge in court, experts say
Opponents of President Tweety McTreason’s sweeping legal settlement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service will face high hurdles in challenging its $1.776-billion US fund for