Ahmad Al Masri and his wife Ghayda spent their formative years under the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, where hopes for democracy and free expression remained out of reach.
Now, in their 40s and recently granted Canadian citizenship, they are preparing to cast their votes in Canada’s federal election for the first time. For the couple, participating in this democratic process marks a profound milestone signifying freedoms once thought unattainable.
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Organisers of the festival, where a car ramming incident claimed 11 lives, have expressed deep sorrow, stating they are “heartbroken”.
Among those attending the annual ‘March of the Living’—80 years on from the liberation of the camp—were Holocaust survivors.
Jake Horton with BBC Verify investigates the veracity of claims and examines known facts about luxury goods production.
BBC’s China correspondent, Laura Bicker, reports from the world’s longest-running import-export fair, speaking with various firms.
The meeting follows the erroneous deportation of a Maryland resident by the Trump administration, attributed to an ‘administrative error.’
A Russian-American citizen has been released as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has pledged a common EU response to new US tariffs, cautioning of potential retaliatory measures if talks do not succeed.
The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher provides an analysis of the US president’s negotiating approach with international leaders.
Mark Carney has described Canada as “the most European among non-European countries”.
Demonstrators are calling for the release of activist Mahmoud Khalil, who is at risk of deportation.
Quentin Sommerville gains unique access to a cartel’s operations, as the United States continues to face a crisis marked by hundreds of thousands of opioid-related deaths.
President Donald Trump has highlighted a “massive” trade imbalance with Ireland and criticised the European Union’s treatment of the United States.
BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg examines how relations between Moscow and Washington have evolved during the Trump era.
A video, apparently satirising the idea of “taking over” the Gaza Strip, was circulated on social media by the US president.
The BBC’s analysis editor reviews President Trump’s interactions with Ukraine, offering perspective on developments in recent events.
With the US now having withdrawn military support for Ukraine, observers ask how this impacts the ongoing conflict.
After a summit of European leaders in London, Ukraine’s President Zelensky shared his thoughts on discussions with the White House.
The US president has stated that his Ukrainian counterpart intends to continue “fighting” against Russia, despite the possibility of an immediate ceasefire.
The American president accused the Ukrainian leader of disrespect during a tense Oval Office meeting.
The pair travelled via private jet from Romania to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.