An inquiry has concluded that the deaths of 33 detainees in a single prison cell in Minna, Nigeria, were entirely preventable. Overcrowding and inadequate ventilation were identified as the direct causes of the fatalities.
The Bank of Japan has ended its negative interest rate policy, increasing the benchmark rate to 0.1%. This move marks a significant shift after 17 years of ultra-loose monetary policy, driven by persistent inflation exceeding the 2% target.
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has publicly supported Canada's potential 'associate membership' with the European Union, framing it as a strategic move to bolster a "democratic alliance" amidst shifting global power dynamics. Despite initial warm reception from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the EU has not formally presented such a proposal, and the concept faces significant procedural and political hurdles.
