World Report July 28: Monday's top stories in 10 minutes
Jul 28, 2025
The rise in domestic violence cases in Nova Scotia raises urgent concerns, especially with recent fatalities prompting calls for better support systems. A new trade deal between the US and EU introduces a 15% tariff on European goods, stirring economic discussions. Meanwhile, a UN conference hopes to rekindle a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine amidst ongoing humanitarian crises. Innovative healthcare solutions in British Columbia are combining virtual care with in-person services to tackle rural healthcare challenges, while a study warns about increased flood risks from clear-cut logging.
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Rising Intimate Partner Violence Deaths
- Intimate partner violence deaths in Nova Scotia have risen, with seven women killed in the last year by their partners.
- The Domestic Violence Court in Halifax combines counseling with legal actions to reduce reoffending.
US-EU Trade Deal Details
- The new US-EU trade deal sets a 15% tariff on most European goods, down from the threatened 30%.
- EU steel still faces a 50% tariff, signaling ongoing trade tensions in that sector.
UN Talks on Israel-Palestine
- France and Saudi Arabia chair a UN conference aiming to revive a two-state solution amid unlikely prospects.
- The conference discusses disarming Hamas and European countries' possible recognition of Palestine while Israel and the US abstain.