Digital services tax, Protests in Tel Aviv, Jeff Bezos' wedding and more
The bill is coming due for U.S. tech firms. Starting Monday, companies like Amazon, Google and Meta will soon owe Canada billions in back taxes. You'll hear more on what Canada's digital services tax does - and why it's upended months of trade talks between Canada and the U.S.Also: Inside Israel, protesters have returned to the centre of Tel Aviv after a two week disruption caused by the war with Iran. Many are hopeful of a possible ceasefire in Gaza and the release of more hostages.And: Billionaire Jeff Bezos is wrapping up three days of lavish celebrations at his wedding extravaganza in Venice - with dozens of celebrities in attendence. But there are hundreds of other guests who added themselves to the invitation. And their message for the Amazon founder was far less celebratory.Plus: France's "Pink Vests", India's push to become a more inclusive travel destination, and more
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The bill is coming due for U.S. tech firms. Starting Monday, companies like Amazon, Google and Meta will soon owe Canada billions in back taxes. You'll hear more on what Canada's digital services tax does - and why it's upended months of trade talks between Canada and the U.S.
Also: Inside Israel, protesters have returned to the centre of Tel Aviv after a two week disruption caused by the war with Iran. Many are hopeful of a possible ceasefire in Gaza and the release of more hostages.
And: Billionaire Jeff Bezos is wrapping up three days of lavish celebrations at his wedding extravaganza in Venice - with dozens of celebrities in attendence. But there are hundreds of other guests who added themselves to the invitation. And their message for the Amazon founder was far less celebratory.
Plus: France's "Pink Vests", India's push to become a more inclusive travel destination, and more