In today’s episode, we cover Canada’s recognition of Palestine, Trump’s trade deal with South Korea, the Lithuanian prime minister’s resignation, the UK government’s ‘influencer’ strategy, and Australia wiping 20% off all student debt.

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Sources:

✍️ Why Canada Plans to Recognise Palestine

• https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/30/world/canada-recognize-palestinian-state-september-intl-latam
• https://news.sky.com/story/canada-says-it-will-recognise-a-palestinian-state-if-certain-conditions-are-met-13404317
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqyx35d9x2o

✍️ Trump’s Trade Deal with South Korea

• https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/south-korea-us-trade-deal-tariff-b2799404.html 

✍️ Lithuania’s Prime Minister Resigns

• https://www.dw.com/en/lithuanian-pm-gintautas-paluckas-quits-amid-corruption-probe/a-73478237
• https://www.ft.com/content/f064ed30-64e6-465a-b647-6c8e5564daca
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-31/lithuanian-premier-paluckas-to-resign-president-says 

✍️ Downing Street Influencer Briefing

• https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/no10-embedding-online-influencers-government-communications-strategy
• https://www.ft.com/content/c3506ced-d0b4-4209-a872-fa5bd4bd5af1

✍️ Australia Wipes 20% off Student Debt

• https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/5520-hecs-cash-boost-coming-for-millions-of-australian-students-and-tradies-as-loans-slashed-backdated-015545998.html
• https://www.pm.gov.au/media/albanese-government-introduces-legislation-cut-student-debt-20-percent 

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