Chat Control proposal fails again after public opposition
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The European Union’s controversial Chat Control proposal has been withdrawn once again following intense public pressure. This marks another defeat for legislation that would have mandated scanning of encrypted messages across the EU.
The head of the #Israel Defence Forces said the army is facing #TroopShortages amid rising #casualties in the war against #Hamas in #Gaza. Yet enlisting more troops is difficult due to rising #PublicOpposition to the war and an open conflict between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin #Netanyahu and his defence minister.
Israeli army in urgent need of troops amid rising casualties in Gaza
https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240619-israeli-army-urgent-need-troops-amid-rising-casualties-in-gaza
The head of the Israel Defence Forces said the army is facing troop shortages amid rising casualties in the war against Hamas in Gaza. Yet enlisting more troops is difficult due to rising public opposition to the war and an open conflict between Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his defence minister.
Canada - Carbon Tax Set to Increase by 3.3 Cents Per Litre on April 1, 2024
Canada's carbon tax is scheduled to increase from $80 to $95 per tonne of CO2 emissions on April 1, 2024. This will result in a price hike of approximately 3.3 cents per litre at the gas pump.
Key details:
- For gasoline, the carbon tax will increase from 14.31 to 17.61 cents per litre
- For diesel, the carbon tax will rise from 17.38 to 21.39 cents per litre
- Natural gas for home heating will increase by 3 cents, from 12 cents to 15 cents per cubic metre
A recent poll suggests nearly 7 in 10 Canadians oppose the upcoming increase amid affordability concerns. However, the federal government is moving ahead with the scheduled hike, saying it's necessary to reduce emissions.
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