Global National: Nov. 30

After Israel and Hamas agreed to another hostage-prisoner exchange and extend its temporary ceasefire by another day, mediators are working around the clock to extend the deal. The growing anxiety over the fragile agreement, as more violent incidents threat to upend it. The Indian government has responded to U.S. allegations of its involvement in a plot to assassinate a Sikh activist living in New York, calling it a “matter of concern,” and “contrary to government policy.” Why it’s much different from Delhi’s reaction to similar allegations by Canada, over the murder of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar in British Columbia. The results of an Ontario government-funded health project show there is an increased risk of cancer because of exposure to air pollution for those living in parts of Sarnia, Ontario. The damning findings after years of concern from Sarnia and Aamjiwnaang First Nation community members that chemicals emitted from nearby industry were making them sick. Plus, the Royal Family’s strained relationship with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is back in the spotlight, due to a “translation error” in the Dutch version of a new book about the monarchy. How it’s reopening a wound over allegations of Royal racism.