Over the weekend, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped down as the longtime head of the Liberal Party, and in his place, former banker Mark Carney was elected.
Now, Carney faces a showdown in a tight federal election that could determine how Canada withstands economic pressures from its southern neighbour, the United States.
Check out our coverage of Carney's election and more below.
For the first time in more than 10 years, Canada's Liberal Party has a new leader: Mark Carney. The ex-banker enters the political fray at a precarious time. The country is about to hold elections. The US is throttling its economy with tariffs. How will Carney handle the pressure?
"How different will he be from Trudeau? That's an open question."
It became the largest mass displacement in Colombia's history, spurred by a single outbreak of violence. But as residents flee the region of Catatumbo, new problems have arisen. Resources are running dry. Local agriculture has stopped. How will officials react?
"Right now they are still fighting, removing people, going house to house."
This month, a Brazil celebrated its first Oscar win, in the form of the film I'm Still Here. The film was a South American blockbuster — but one that evoked devastating memories of a military dictatorship that cost hundreds of lives. Hear from the families of its victims.
"Brazil has a politics of forgetfulness, and we have evolved very, very little."
US President Donald Trump has continued to float the idea of transforming Gaza into a US-built resort — and permanently displacing its Palestinian residents. Now, members of the Palestinian diaspora share how his comments have roiled their communities.
"My first reaction was disbelief — that a president would call to displace two million people from their own land."
Call it the Trump effect. After years of trailing the Conservative Party in the polls, Canada's Liberals are on the rise — and experts say US President Donald Trump is partly to blame. Explore the rise and fall and rise again of Canada's ruling political party, as it faces a key election.
"Mark Carney has that new car smell about him, and people are really interested in taking a test drive."
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