Chile is facing a serious situation with wildfires. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two southern regions. This move comes as fires have forced thousands to leave their homes. The fires are spreading fast. Strong winds and high temperatures are making it hard for firef
Canada is making big changes in how it does business. It recently cut a deal with China. This move is a response to the unpredictable trade policies of the U. S. under President Trump. Canada has been hit hard by Trump's tariffs. These are taxes on imports. They make goods from other countries more
Spain is in a political pickle. The country's finance minister recently suggested a new way to share money with its regions. But guess what? Regional leaders are not happy. They think the central government is playing favorites. The deal gives Catalonia a special advantage. It gets back exactly what
Canada and China are taking steps to mend their diplomatic relationship. This comes after a long period of tension. Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China for a four-day visit. This is the first visit by a Canadian prime minister in nearly ten years. During a meeting in Beijing, China's Foreign Min
Spain has taken a firm stand against what it sees as a breach of international law in Venezuela. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shared his thoughts in a letter to his Socialist Party members. This comes after the U. S. took action to detain Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Sanchez's words were st
Sweden is on a roll. They've been dominating the ice, scoring a lot and barely letting the other team score. They've got a strong team, with many players contributing goals and assists. Anton Frondell and Jack Berglund are leading the charge, while Alfons Freij is setting up plays from the back. The
Canada's music scene is facing some big changes in 2026. Let's dive in. First up, the Online Streaming Act is causing quite a stir. This law, updated in 2023, requires big streaming platforms to pay a portion of their Canadian earnings to support local content. Platforms like Spotify and Netflix ar
Canada has chosen a new ambassador to the United States. Mark Wiseman, a well-known figure in the world of finance, will take on this important role. He is set to start his new job in mid-February. Wiseman has a lot of experience. He has worked in Canada's pension funds and big U. S. financial compa
Sweden's long-standing mystery of who killed its Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986 remains just that - a mystery. A recent review by a top prosecutor has concluded that there isn't enough proof to pin the crime on the main suspect, a graphic designer named Stig Engstrom, who passed away in 2000. Pa
Canada's top financial watchdog has decided to keep the extra safety net for the country's six largest banks at the same level. This safety net, called the domestic stability buffer, is currently set at 3. 5%. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) believes these banks are
