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Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days, BBC reported.

Carney said the move depends on democratic reforms, including the Palestinian Authority holding elections next year without Hamas.

His remarks come a day after the UK announced it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agreed to a ceasefire and other conditions and a week after France unveiled a similar plan. 

Israel's foreign ministry rejected Canada's announcement, calling it "a reward for Hamas". Most countries - 147 of the UN's 193 member states - formally recognise a Palestinian state, according to BBC.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused John McNamara, Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Colombia, of being responsible for the alleged “kidnapping” of 33 Venezuelan children, according to Xinhua.

In a social media statement, Gil claimed the children were unlawfully separated from their families, calling the act a violation of international law and human rights. He described the situation as “criminal and inhumane,” demanding their immediate and unconditional release.

The accusation comes amid strained relations between Venezuela and the United States. Both countries recently agreed to resume repatriation flights under Venezuela’s Return to the Homeland Plan, Xinhua reported.

A sudden tornado hit Ca Mau province in southern Vietnam early Wednesday, damaging 20 houses. Three homes were completely destroyed, while 17 others suffered roof damage, according to Xinhua.

The tornado struck around 7:30 a.m. during a bout of torrential rain.

Authorities have noted an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events across southern Vietnam in recent weeks, Xinhua reported.

Las Vegas is expected to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday, December 5, though FIFA has not officially confirmed it. The ceremony will likely take place at the Sphere, a 17,000-seat venue, Al Jazeera reported.

Despite not being selected as a match host, Las Vegas was chosen over cities in co-host nations Canada and Mexico.

The expanded tournament will feature 48 teams across the US, Canada, and Mexico. The draw will assign teams into 12 groups, with the US, Mexico, and Canada already placed in Groups D, A, and B respectively, according to Al Jazeera.