The country’s new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a national election on 28 April.
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Frank Gardner: Ukraine upbeat and Russia in no rush at truce talks in Saudi Arabia
US negotiators are holding talks in Saudi Arabia with Ukraine on Sunday, and separately with Russia on Monday.
Pope Francis is discharged from Rome hospital
The Pope waved from the hospital window before being discharged to return to the Vatican.
NewJeans announce hiatus after setback in court battle
The K-pop group, which now call themselves NJZ, announce a pause after debuting a new song.
DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.
South Korea court reinstates PM as acting leader
The court has dismissed Han Duck-soo’s impeachment, as South Korea’s political turbulence continues.
India-China relations: Modi’s hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics
India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions.
What makes a rum Jamaican? Question at heart of Caribbean legal dispute
The dispute centres on whether it is acceptable to age and bottle the spirit overseas.
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide
Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed.
‘I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams’
A mother explains why she – and 77% of the country’s women – have used dangerous creams.