Canada could hold a national election soon, just as politicians and voters are focused on a trade war with its neighbour, the US.
Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports
An unexpected nationwide strike by airport workers over pay has caused disruption at major transport hubs.
Explosive-laden caravan plot was a hoax, say Australian police
Police allege organised criminals planted the caravan to provoke fear of an antisemitic attack.
Watch: Tropical storm erodes iconic Australian beach
Queensland’s iconic Surfer’s Paradise beach looks strikingly different after the storm eroded the sand.
Policeman convicted for viral torture video found dead in jail
The Thai officer nicknamed Joe Ferrari was serving a life sentence at a Bangkok prison.
US says Ukraine ‘ready to move forward’ on truce demand
Ukraine is under US pressure to accept a quick truce to end the war with Russia, with US-Ukrainian talks set to begin in Saudi Arabia.
Trump says US economy in ‘transition’ as trade war escalates
New retaliatory tariffs from China targeting some US farm products came into effect on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian student protester detained by US immigration officials, says lawyer
Mahmoud Khalil was at his college accommodation when immigration officials detained him, says his attorney.
Carney talks tough on Trump threat – but can he reset relations?
Canada’s next PM, who described the US as a “country we can no longer trust”, will need to work with the US president.
Carney talks tough on Trump threat – but can he reset relations?
Canada’s next PM, who described the US as a “country we can no longer trust”, will need to work with the US president.


