Trudeau denies conflicts in ethics scandal In highly-anticipated testimony to Parliament on Thursday Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau denied any conflict of interest in awarding a lucrative government contract to an organization that had previously paid members of his family.

Australia unveils law forcing tech giants to pay for news

Australia unveiled a draft law on Friday to force Google and Facebook to pay news media for their content in a "world-leading" initiative sure to prompt a confrontation with the digital giants.

Top legislators of Việt Nam, New Zealand hold online talks

Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân said she hoped that New Zealand and Việt Nam would step up economic, trade, and investment ties following the establishment of their strategic partnership.

Canada launches public inquiry of deadliest mass shooting Canada said on Tuesday it was launching a public inquiry into the country's deadliest mass shooting to shed light on the tragedy and respond to demands for transparency by victims' families.

'Alarm' at Poland's plan to leave treaty protecting women The EU and the Council of Europe on Sunday voiced regret and alarm over the Polish right-wing government's move to withdraw from a landmark international treaty combating violence against women.

UK, EU rule out quick post-Brexit deal Britain and the European Union on Thursday broke up their latest round of post-Brexit talks by ruling out a quick deal but voicing hope for agreement in the coming months.

US notches 4 mn virus cases, Europe tops 3 mn amid fresh outbreaks The coronavirus pandemic hit grim new milestones Thursday, with cases topping four million in the United States and three million in Europe as fresh spikes from Belgium to Tokyo to Melbourne forced new restrictions on citizens.

EU agrees landmark 750-bn-euro virus 'Marshall Plan' EU leaders emerged from a marathon four-day and four-night summit on Tuesday to celebrate what they boasted was a historic rescue plan for economies left shattered by the coronavirus epidemic.

EU leaders compromise on linking funds to rule of law European leaders have reached a summit compromise on the question of whether EU funds can be withheld from a member state that breaches legal norms, officials and diplomats said on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka and Việt Nam celebrate 50 years of formal diplomatic relations Ambassador Walpita Gamage Sampath Prasanna sends a message to Việt Nam News readers to celebrate 50th anniversary of friendship between Việt Nam and Sri Lanka.