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Survivors Challenge Greek Coastguard Over Deadly Shipwreck

Protesters hold a banner against EU and Greek government policies towards migrants during a protest, following a deadly collision between a migrant boat and a coast guard vessel off the island of Chios, in Athens, Greece, February 5, 2026.  Survivors of a fatal shipwreck near the Greek island of Chios are disputing the Greek coastguard’s official account of the incident that left 15 Afghan migrants dead. Authorities claim the migrants’ dinghy was traveling without lights, ignored repeated warnings, and suddenly veered into a patrol vessel, causing the collision. Multiple survivors, however, insist that no warnings were issued and that the dinghy never changed course. They say the coastguard vessel only revealed itself moments before impact, leaving them no time to react. Their testimonies have intensified calls from human rights groups for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The incident has renewed scrutiny of Greece’s border enforcement...
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Canada's Inflation Rate Cools to 1.9% in November


Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to 1.9% in November, down from 2% in October. This slight decrease was driven by a broad-based slowdown in prices, particularly in travel tours and mortgage interest costs. The consumer price index remained unchanged on a monthly basis.

Economists had anticipated the inflation rate to hold steady at 2%, but the data showed a more significant deceleration. The Bank of Canada, which has been working to control inflation, will consider this data in its upcoming rate decision on January 29.

The cooling inflation rate is a positive sign for the Canadian economy, which has been facing challenges this year. The central bank has already cut interest rates by 175 basis points since June to stimulate growth.



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