A recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio resulted in unnecessary toxic chemical burn-off, according to a ruling by the safety board. This incident has left residents in the area worried about potential exposure to harmful substances.

The Canadian government has announced plans to begin a 30-day consultation period to consider implementing a surtax on Chinese electric vehicles imported into the country. This move comes as part of an investigation into the potential impact of such a surtax on the Canadian market.

Peter Dutton has declared that a future Coalition government would override state bans on nuclear power, asserting that state premiers will not be able to prevent it. Speaking at the federal Liberal party council in Sydney, Dutton also launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a "fraud" and a "child in a man's body" who is stuck in his university days. Dutton's comments come as he intensifies his criticism of Albanese and pushes for nuclear power to be a key part of the energy mix in Australia.