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Photo credit: CBS Chileans might be facing a hard task in the history of their country’s young democracy when they vote on December 12. The Canadian Press reports that the contestants are hard-right Jose Antonio Kast and communist Jeannette Jara. Neither candidate cleared the 50% threshold to win in the first  round, However, Kast heads into the…

Photo credit: Global News Like other cities in Canada, Toronto City has hoisted the Pa,palestinian flag on Monday. The Canadian Press reports that the  mood was celebratory on the rooftop of the City Hall as dozens gathered in the brisk weather to watch the Palestinian flag fly over the building for the first time. The International Centre…

Photo credit: the Manila Times The promise of the Universal Health Care (UHC) Law remains clear: equitable access to quality health services and essential medicines for all Filipinos. The Manila Times reports that there are gaps to financing, procurement and the data systems continue to slow its full rollout. In response, government agencies, the private sector, civil society…

Photo credit: CBC A group of about 100 London high school students got some first-hand construction experience while lending a hand to help with <London’s response to homelessness. CBC News reports that for three days, students from different high schools helped build three temporary shelters in a partnership with Fanshawe College’s construction engineering technology program. Students from the…

Photo credit: Yeno Safak Despite a ceasefire agreement, Gaza’s residents face immense challenges as they attempt to rebuild their lives. Amid the destruction, English teacher Dua Kudah has transformed a simple tent into a classroom, providing Palestinian children with educational opportunities and a symbol of hope amidst ongoing adversity. YeniSafak reports that although recovery remains…

Photo credit: the economic times Thousands protested in Mexico on Saturday under the banner of “Generation Z.” Reuters reports that they denounced rising violence after the public killing of an anti-crime mayor earlier this month. In Mexico City, a small group of hooded protesters tore down fences around the National Palace, where President Claudia Sheinbaum lives, prompting…

Photo credit: CBS News The United Kingdom will drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers. CBS News reports that the Labour government announced new immigration plans on Saturday aimed at reducing irregular immigration and countering the hard right. The measures, modified on Denmark’s strict asylum system, were announced as Prime…