Simple English News Daily Thursday 19th December 2024. Canada Trudeau problems. Japan car merger? Mayotte destruction. Spain Google Maps murder mystery...
Dec 19, 2024
Today's highlights cover a range of global events. In Canada, there's political unrest with calls for the Prime Minister's resignation. Japan's auto industry may see some big mergers, while Syria marks the reopening of its airport. A gripping murder mystery in Spain has been solved with the help of Google Maps. Meanwhile, discussions surround diplomatic tensions in Ukraine and recent arrests linked to geopolitical conflicts. Nature also makes headlines with the aftermath of destruction in Mayotte.
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Trudeau's Political Troubles
- Some members of Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party have suggested his resignation.
- This follows the recent resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and poor poll results.
Potential Honda-Nissan Merger
- Honda and Nissan, two of Japan's largest car manufacturers, are discussing a potential merger.
- This move aims to strengthen their competitiveness in the electric vehicle market, especially against Chinese companies.
Damascus Airport Reopens
- Damascus International Airport reopened after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.
- Rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has set up centers for former soldiers to surrender weapons.