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India's Supreme Court has refused to legalize same-sex marriage, passing the responsibility to Parliament. Activists had gathered in the courtyard of the Supreme Court in New Delhi ahead of the ruling, but the decision has sparked debate in India over the issue of same-sex marriage. It remains to be seen whether Parliament will take up the issue and create a law that legalizes same-sex marriage in India.
Canada and India have been in a diplomatic dispute after Canada accused India of being involved in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. In response, India expelled a senior Canadian diplomat and accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs. Canada had also expelled a top Indian diplomat. Both countries have accused each other of interfering in their internal affairs and it remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that intelligence agencies are looking into possible links between agents of the Indian government and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and strong supporter of an independent Sikh homeland. Trudeau has stated that the government is taking the allegations seriously and is in contact with the Indian government to ensure justice is served. He also urged anyone with information to come forward, and said the government will continue to monitor the situation and take appropriate action.
Israel is facing a critical moment in its history as the Parliament prepares to vote on a major judicial overhaul plan proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition. The plan has been met with strong opposition from many in the country and has been driven by a governing coalition made up of ultranationalist and ultra-religious parties. Renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari has warned that the plan could be a threat to democracy in Israel, and the outcome of the vote is sure to shape the country's future.
Legendary British actress and politician Glenda Jackson passed away at the age of 87 after a short illness. She was a successful actress, winning two Academy Awards, and a successful politician, representing Hampstead and Highgate in the British Parliament from 1992-2015. Her death has been met with an outpouring of love and respect from her colleagues and fans, who will remember her for her incredible legacy.
The House of Commons privileges committee has accused former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson of deliberately misleading Parliament multiple times over the "partygate" scandal. The committee concluded that Johnson had committed a "serious contempt" of Parliament, prompting an angry response from Johnson. The report is likely to have major implications for Johnson's political career and the way in which the British government is held to account in the future.
Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the U.K., resigned from Parliament on Friday after receiving a letter from the Privileges Committee informing him that he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament about a series of gatherings in government buildings that violated pandemic lockdown rules. Johnson had led the Conservatives to a landslide victory in 2019, but was forced out by his own party in 2020. His resignation from Parliament is a sign that he is taking responsibility for his actions, and marks the end of his tumultuous career in politics.