Canadian return trips from U.S. tank nearly 30% in October: StatCan

Pope Leo XIV has called for a worldwide truce on Christmas Day, expressing disappointment over Russia's apparent rejection of this appeal amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where civilian casualties continue to rise due to Russian air strikes. Diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Europe have yet to yield significant progress towards peace.

The Canadian government is advancing Bill C-12, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming border security and establishing new ineligibility criteria for refugee claimants. This move has raised concerns among observers who fear it may lead to a shift towards US-style border policies, potentially exacerbating xenophobia and the stigmatization of immigrants.

Sudan's Prime Minister has proposed a comprehensive peace initiative at the United Nations aimed at resolving a nearly 1,000-day conflict with a rival paramilitary group, while the United States has called for an immediate humanitarian truce between the warring factions.

President Donald Trump's appointment of a special envoy to Greenland has heightened diplomatic tensions with Denmark, as both Danish and Greenlandic leaders asserted that the U.S. will not take over the territory and demanded respect for their sovereignty. This announcement follows Trump's previous expressions of interest in acquiring Greenland.