In a surprising turn of events, the British Labour Party and Sir Keir Starmer have won a landslide majority victory in the parliamentary election, defeating the Conservative Party after 14 years in power. The exit polls predicted this outcome, highlighting how Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives lost voters in the process.
Across the Caribbean, Hurricane Beryl has wreaked havoc, causing devastation in countries like Jamaica where lives have been lost. The storm has left thousands of Jamaicans with nothing, disrupted the honeymoon of a Canadian couple, and now Mexico is preparing for the worst as it braces for the impact of the hurricane.
The Canadian government has implemented a digital services tax in an effort to ensure that tech giants pay their fair share of taxes on revenue earned in the country. The levy aims to hold these companies accountable, potentially affecting consumers while sparking threats of retaliation from the U.S.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland recently met with Toronto-area Liberal MPs to address their party’s unexpected defeat in a byelection held in Toronto-St.Paul’s, a riding they had held for over three decades. This loss prompts discussions on addressing the cost of living crisis and sending a new message to Canadians.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is actively engaging with voters ahead of the next federal election, making campaign-style visits to evangelical Christian churches in Liberal ridings. Although evangelicals play a smaller role in Canadian politics compared to the U.S., the Tories are working to secure their support.
In Nova Scotia, recovery efforts are underway after a humpback whale became stranded on a sandbar in the Shubenacadie River and ultimately died. Crews are working to remove the remains, shedding light on the possible factors that led to this tragic event.
Finally, a Holocaust survivor’s daughter, Elana Milman, has managed to find the family she never knew existed after decades of searching. This heartwarming story showcases the power of perseverance and reunion in the face of adversity.
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