A closer look at global events, with context across borders.
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon’s party returns to power with a sovereignty pledge, while a minority result requires cooperation in the legislature.
The 2026 award recognises discoveries that made it possible to control nerve-cell activity with light, opening new ways to study the living brain.
The official schedule runs through October 12, with peace on October 9. No winner is named in this preview before an official announcement.
The October 4 ceremony ended the Games in Japan. Sporting achievements and reported logistical problems both form part of the event’s record.
