Small plane crashes in Austrian Alps, killing all four aboard
A small propeller plane crashed in the Austrian Alps on Saturday, killing all four people on board, authorities said....
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed internal turmoil within the Liberal Party after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned on December 17, fueling calls for his departure.
On December 17, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly acknowledged the internal turmoil within his ruling Liberal Party following the sudden resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.
Speaking at the Liberal Party’s National Caucus gathering, Trudeau downplayed the severity of the situation, likening it to family disputes, and emphasized the party's ability to overcome challenges. "Like most families, sometimes we have fights around the holidays, but of course, like most families, we find our way through it," he told the audience.
Freeland’s resignation, which took place just ahead of a crucial economic update and a new U.S. administration set to impose potential tariffs on Canadian exports, has escalated pressure within the Liberal Party.
Some Liberal MPs, dissatisfied with Trudeau’s leadership, have begun calling for his resignation. Trudeau has thus far rejected these calls, but with growing frustration among party members, the political landscape appears increasingly uncertain.
Freeland, 56, who also served as Deputy Prime Minister, had played a key role in managing Canada-U.S. relations. She was deeply involved in coordinating with the 10 provinces to ensure a unified Canadian response to U.S. policies.
However, after Trudeau offered her a diminished role, Freeland cited concerns that Trudeau’s push for increased spending could undermine Canada's economic resilience, especially as the U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares to introduce tariffs that could harm the Canadian economy.
Freeland’s sudden departure leaves the Liberal government facing one of its most significant crises since Trudeau took power in 2015. The move comes at a time when the Liberals are trailing behind the Conservative Party in the polls ahead of the 2025 federal election.
The resignation also comes just hours before Freeland was scheduled to present a fall economic update that revealed a C$61.9 billion deficit for the 2023/24 budget—far exceeding earlier predictions.
As the Liberal Party grapples with internal divisions and external challenges, analysts warn that Trudeau's leadership may be increasingly difficult to maintain in the face of growing pressure and a rapidly shifting political landscape.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
A malfunction in the radar transmission system at the Area Control Center in Milan suspended more than 300 flights at the weekend, across northwest Italy since Saturday evening according to Italy's air traffic controller Enav (National Agency for Flight Assistance).
Shanghai welcomed its first-ever Legoland resort, attracting visitors with a giant 26-meter Lego figure named Dada.
Northern Pakistan recorded some of its highest temperatures ever on Saturday, with Gilgit-Baltistan’s Chilas district reaching 48.5°C (119.3°F), breaking a 28-year-old record, according to the Meteorological Department.
Türkiye sent two firefighting aircraft to Syria on Saturday to help control wildfires as crews battled flames on both sides of the border.
A small propeller plane crashed in the Austrian Alps on Saturday, killing all four people on board, authorities said.
The death toll from a collapsed residential building in southern Pakistan has climbed to 21 as rescuers continue searching for survivors into the second day.
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