Canadian PM Mark Carney visited Alberta on Friday after a provincial court ruled against separatists’ petition to hold an independence referendum. The trip, initially billed as a pipeline cooperation deal launch, is now seen as a delicate balancing act on the secession issue. About one-third of Albertans support independence, polls show.

May 15, 2026

World

Brazil begins land demarcation for uncontacted Kawahiva after 27-year wait

After 27 years, Brazil has begun demarcating a 410,000-hectare territory for the uncontacted Kawahiva people in the Amazon to protect them from deforestation and illegal extraction. The process faces legal and political challenges from agribusiness groups, but officials and activists highlight its importance for indigenous survival and environmental conservation.

May 13, 2026

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