• The Canadian Press - Olympics 2022

    AP News Summary at 11:00 p.m. EDT

    Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel's isolation TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Norway, Ireland and Spain say they will recognize a Palestinian state. The historic but largely symbolic move further deepens Israel’s isolation more than seven months into its grinding war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel immediately denounced Wednesday's decisions and recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. Palestinians welcomed the announcements as an affirmation o

  • The Canadian Press - Olympics 2022

    In riot-hit New Caledonia, French President Macron says priority is return to calm amid unrest

    President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday met with local officials in riot-hit New Caledonia, having crossed the globe by plane in a high-profile show of support for the French Pacific archipelago gripped by deadly unrest and where Indigenous people have long sought independence from France. Macron, who briefly spoke to reporters after his arrival at La Tontouta International Airport, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the New Caledonian capital of Noumea, said he viewed a return to calm as the top

  • Business Insider

    Germany has too many solar panels, and it's pushed energy prices into negative territory

    Germany has installed a record number of solar panels. But consumers aren't starting to use them fast enough.