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Former teacher sentenced for abusing schoolboy

US declares South African ambassador persona non grata over Trump criticism

The United States has declared South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata following his public remarks about Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. The move follows a series of diplomatic tensions between the two nations.

Craig Rowland, who shook his infant son so violently it caused lifechanging injuries that led to the boy's death, is sentenced to life imprisonment

PUP secures 26 of 31 House seats in Belize election

The People's United Party won 26 of 31 seats in Belize's general election, defeating the United Democratic Party, which secured five seats. The result confirmed the PUP's re-election as the ruling party.

Canadian finance minister Dominic LeBlanc announces retaliatory tariffs on CAD$29.8 billion (US$20.7 billion) of goods from the United States

Canadian finance minister Dominic LeBlanc announces retaliatory tariffs on CAD$29.8 billion (US$20.7 billion) of goods from the United States after U.S. president Donald Trump announced additional tariffs on Canadian metals.

Houthis resume targeting Israeli ships after aid deadline passed

The Houthis in Yemen announced they will resume attacks on Israeli ships following the expiry of a deadline for Israel to resume aid deliveries to Gaza.

Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports

U.S. President Donald Trump announces plans to raise tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%.

United States government lifts its suspension on sharing intelligence and military aid to Ukraine

The United States government lifts its suspension on sharing intelligence and military aid to Ukraine.