U.S. President Joe Biden is standing firm in his decision to stay in the 2024 race for the White House, despite facing a decline in poll numbers following a poor debate performance. During a conference call with his campaign team, Biden made it clear that he is not being pushed out of the race, asserting his position as the leader of the Democratic Party. Jackson Proskow delves into how Biden is working to regain the trust of voters, the growing dissent within the Democratic Party calling for his replacement, and who the most likely Democrat to replace him may be.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under scrutiny as his popularity wanes, especially following a shocking byelection loss in a Liberal stronghold. Mackenzie Gray reports on the challenges Trudeau is currently facing, the support he has from some federal cabinet ministers, and the calls from other caucus members for his resignation.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have ended their encampment at the University of Toronto after facing a court-imposed deadline to vacate the premises. Jeff Semple highlights how the demonstrators are continuing their fight for their demands to be met despite removing the encampment.
Although Jamaica avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Beryl, the island nation still experienced severe weather conditions. Dan Spector looks into why some Jamaicans are refusing to evacuate their homes, the concerns within Montreal’s Jamaican community, and the projected path of the Category 4 storm.
In the United Kingdom, voters are preparing to cast their ballots, with Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer poised to become the next prime minister. Redmond Shannon discusses the notable moments in Starmer’s legal and political career and the obstacles he may encounter if he assumes office.
Meanwhile, Greece is implementing a six-day workweek for certain industries, diverging from the trend of a four-day workweek. Neetu Garcha explores Greece’s rationale behind this policy and the possibility of a similar approach gaining traction in Canada.
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