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Dangerous fungus spreads at popular California music festival
California health officials are warning that thousands who attended a popular outdoor music festival may have been expo…
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July 31, 2024
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Former BBC lead presenter pleads guilty in indecent child images case
The court heard that Edwards, 62, was involved in an online chat with an adult man on WhatsApp who sent him 377 sexual …
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July 31, 2024
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Olympic triathlons held in Seine after uncertainty over water quality
The decision to go ahead with the swim for the triathlon competitions was a big deal for the city, Olympics organizers …
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July 31, 2024
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, militant group says
Hamas said Haniyeh was killed at his residence in Tehran in an Israeli airstrike after he attended the swearing-in cere…
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July 31, 2024
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Canada and other Western nations urge citizens to leave Lebanon now
“There is no evacuation operation underway for Canadians currently in Lebanon and you should not rely on the Government…
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July 30, 2024
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Slowing Germany drags down Europe’s economy as U.S. tops expectations
Preliminary figures for how Canada's economy fared in the second quarter of the year are due out on Wednesday. fr…
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July 30, 2024
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In Paris, men’s triathlon postponed over Seine water quality
The swimming portion of training events meant to let the triathletes familiarize themselves with the course was cancele…
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July 30, 2024
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Children among 8 stabbed in U.K.; suspect in custody
North West Ambulance Service said it had treated eight patients with stab injuries who had been taken to three differen…
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July 29, 2024
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Dalhousie University in Halifax orders removal of pro-Palestinian encampment
The encampment was set up on the Studley Quad at Dalhousie University in Halifax on May 12 by Students for the Liberati…
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July 29, 2024
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Venezuela election: Maduro, opposition in standoff as both claim victory
Officials delayed the release of detailed vote tallies after proclaiming Maduro the winner with 51 per cent of the vote…
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July 29, 2024
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Venezuelans head to polls in election that may end Maduro’s power
Whether it is President Nicolás Maduro who is chosen, or his main opponent, retired diplomat Edmundo González, the elec…
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July 28, 2024
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Strike on Israeli Golan Heights kills 11 and threatens to spark a wider war. Hezbollah denies a role
Israel blamed Hezbollah for the strike in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, but Hezbollah rushed to deny any role. …
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July 27, 2024
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‘Gen Z feels the Kamalove’: Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
With Biden out of the race, many of these young leaders are hoping Harris can overcome his faltering support among Gen …
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July 27, 2024
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California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across US West
More than 130 structures have been destroyed by this fire so far, and thousands more are threatened as evacuations were…
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July 27, 2024
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Trudeau urges Israel response to UN court opinion on West Bank, Gaza
The International Court of Justice's non-binding opinion released last week was an unprecedented, sweeping condemna…
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July 26, 2024
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Russia’s economy is struggling from sanctions, western officials say. Here’s why
High inflation, rising interest rates and labour shortages are undermining Moscow's claims of a strong economy, wes…
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July 26, 2024
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Prince Harry reveals why he won’t bring Meghan Markle back to U.K.
Meghan Markle has faced torrents of online hate after she married into the British royal family in 2018. from : World…
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July 26, 2024
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France’s high-speed rail hit by arson attacks, disrupting Olympic travel
three fires were reported near the tracks on the high-speed lines of Atlantique, Nord and Est, causing disruptions that…
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July 26, 2024
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Biden, Harris meet Netanyahu as U.S. urges ‘compromise’ on Gaza ceasefire deal
The meetings came a day after Netanyahu gave a fiery speech to Congress and at a time of growing pressure in Israel and…
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July 25, 2024
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Surfer’s severed leg washes ashore after shark attack. Docs hope to reattach it
Kai McKenzie, 23, was surfing off Australia's east coast when a three-metre-long great white shark attacked him, se…
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July 25, 2024
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Why is convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde allowed in Olympics?
Steven van de Velde pleaded guilty to raping a 12-year-old British girl when he was 19, after meeting the minor online …
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July 25, 2024
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Trump shooting is latest in ‘very long’ global wave of political violence
The shooting came after attempted and completed assassinations of politicians in Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Japan, E…
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July 25, 2024
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The Earth set a record for hottest day ever – then broke it 1 day later
On Monday, the daily global average temperature reached a new record high at 17.15 C, beating the previous record of 17…
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July 24, 2024
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North Korean trash balloon lands on South Korean presidential compound
North Korea’s latest balloon launches came days after South Korea boosted its broadcasts of K-pop songs and propaganda …
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July 24, 2024
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CrowdStrike says global tech outage was due to a quality control bug
A CrowdStrike software update that crashed computers globally last week was caused by a bug in the U.S. cybersecurity f…
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July 24, 2024
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Israel’s Netanyahu faces protests, lawmaker boycotts on U.S. visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks before Congress on Wednesday in hopes of bolstering U.S. support for c…
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July 24, 2024
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Athletes test out ‘anti-sex’ cardboard beds for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Are the cardboard beds in the Olympic Village really to prevent athletes from canoodling, or is it all one big conspira…
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July 23, 2024
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France blocks 1,000 people from Olympics over spying concerns
France's interior minister said about 1,000 people suspected of possibly meddling for a foreign power have been blo…
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July 23, 2024
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A Canadian has been convicted of terrorism in the U.K. What we know
Khaled Hussein, a Canadian citizen and resident of Edmonton, and Anjem Choudary, a British citizen, were convicted in t…
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July 23, 2024
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Israel’s Netanyahu visiting U.S. amid political tensions. What to know
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington this week is looming as a fraught one between the t…
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July 23, 2024
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Travelling for the Paris Olympics? Here’s what health precautions to take
Health officials and experts are urging vigilance and warning about potential disease risks for those attending the 202…
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July 22, 2024
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Delta still cancelling hundreds of flights after CrowdStrike outage. Why?
Other carriers were returning Monday to nearly normal levels of service disruptions, intensifying the glare on Delta’s …
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July 22, 2024
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Prince George turns 11: New portrait of royal heir released
George, grandson of King Charles, was last seen in public when he accompanied his father, Prince William, to watch the …
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July 22, 2024
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Canadian killed in Israel after threatening security forces with knife
The Israeli military said the man drove to the entrance of an Israeli town close to the border, left his vehicle and ap…
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July 22, 2024
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Trump vs. Harris? Here’s what recent polls say about the potential match-up
Joe Biden's endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee raises a basic question: How will s…
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July 21, 2024
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The Paris Olympics are almost here. Here are 5 things to know
From new sports to the schedule, here are some of the most popular questions people in Canada have been asking on Googl…
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July 20, 2024
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Japanese gymnastics captain, 19, out of Olympics for smoking, drinking
Shoko Miyata has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics Games after violating her team's code of conduct. from : World…
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July 19, 2024
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Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal
The court said Israel had no right to sovereignty in the territories and was violating international laws against acqui…
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July 19, 2024
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Global tech outage: Flights, banks impacted after faulty update
Toronto Pearson International Airport said the global technology outage early Friday morning could lead to flight delay…
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July 19, 2024
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Obama, Pelosi expressed concerns about Biden’s candidacy for race: reports
Former president Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden’s candidacy, the …
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July 18, 2024
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Dubai princess appears to divorce husband in mysterious Instagram post
Sheikha Mahrah bint Mohammed Al Maktoum is one of the youngest daughters of Dubai's ruler and has been married to h…
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July 18, 2024
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Key Democrat Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race
Democratic U.S. Representative Adam Schiff called on Joe Biden to end his reelection bid, becoming the 20th congression…
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July 17, 2024
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Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say Biden should exit race: poll
Nearly two-thirds of Democrats say United States President Joe Biden should withdraw from the presidential race and let…
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July 17, 2024
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Paris mayor finally swims in Seine to showcase cleanliness for Olympics
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the River Seine, fulfilling a promise to try to convince doubters that its waters will…
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July 17, 2024
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B.C.-made material to be used by Max Space, NASA for habitats on moon
A small West Coast company is helping astronauts return to the moon in 2026. ALUULA Composites has signed on to provide…
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July 16, 2024
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TC Energy’s US$15B Keystone XL claim thrown out by trade tribunal
TC Energy Corp.'s ill-fated Keystone XL pipeline has suffered a major blow after a trade tribunal decision that tos…
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July 16, 2024
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Trump shooting: Why unfounded conspiracy theories are swirling online
In the wake of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, many conspiracies are swirling online, with some convinced …
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July 16, 2024
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UBC cites privacy reasons, won’t comment further on professor’s Trump shooting post
In an X post on Saturday, UBC Medical School professor Karen Pinder wrote "Damn, so close. Too bad” -- AND “What a…
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July 15, 2024
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Ohio Sen. JD Vance is Trump’s Republican running mate
Donald Trump selected J.D. Vance, a Republican U.S. senator from Ohio, as his running mate on Monday, elevating a polit…
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July 15, 2024
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China’s leadership is meeting to address the economy. What’s at stake
Further support for high-tech industries that are considered vital for national security and future growth is all but c…
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July 15, 2024
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Israel intensifies Gaza strikes following deadly safe zone attack
Israel struck the southern and central Gaza Strip on Monday to put more pressure on Hamas, following a weekend strike t…
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July 15, 2024
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Kate Middleton all smiles as she takes in Wimbledon’s final match
It was a mother-daughter date for the Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte, who were warmly greeted at Wimbledon…
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July 14, 2024
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Joe Biden to speak on failed Trump assassination attempt after Situation Room briefing
Joe Biden earlier said on Saturday that "everybody must condemn" the failed assassination attempt on Trump. …
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July 14, 2024
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Donald Trump shooter identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks
A shooting at Donald Trump‘s rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an attempted assassination of the former pr…
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July 14, 2024
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Richard Simmons, fitness guru who mixed laughs and sweat, dies at 76
Richard Simmons, television's hyperactive court jester of physical fitness who built a mini-empire by urging people…
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July 13, 2024
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, America’s diminutive and pioneering sex therapist, dies at 96
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive sex therapist who became a pop icon, media star and bestselling author through her …
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July 13, 2024
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Great White North: Why more sharks are heading to Canada
As climate change disrupts ocean temperatures, a significant trend is emerging: more sharks are heading north into Cana…
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July 13, 2024
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EU charges X under social media laws, takes aim at platform’s blue checks
The European Commission outlined the preliminary findings from its investigation into X, formerly known as Twitter, und…
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July 12, 2024
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Most extravagant wedding of the year set to begin in India. Who’s invited?
Global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians began arriving in Mumbai on Friday to attend the wedding of the yo…
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July 12, 2024
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Biden’s verbal slips at NATO summit caught world attention, Moscow says
U.S President Joe Biden on Thursday misspoke and introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as 'President P…
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July 12, 2024
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World population could peak at 10.3B by 2080s: UN
The report — released on World Population Day — says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 b…
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July 11, 2024
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Canada to help train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets due to be flying by summer
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday the federal government will commit up to $389 million over the coming year …
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July 11, 2024
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China warns NATO not to stir ‘chaos’ in Asia
China accused NATO on Thursday of seeking security at the expense of others and told the alliance not to bring the same…
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July 11, 2024
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Crossbow killing suspect in hospital as U.K. mulls tighter laws
A man suspected of killing the wife and daughters of a BBC radio sports commentator with a crossbow was being treated i…
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July 11, 2024
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Intuit to close Edmonton offices as company cuts jobs, invests in AI
TurboTax-parent company Intuit will layoff 1,800 employees and close offices in Edmonton and Idaho to focus on its AI-p…
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July 10, 2024
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Security firm helps dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University
McGill University had the long-standing pro-Palestinian encampment dismantled on campus Wednesday morning with the help…
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July 10, 2024
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Bird flu on the move. Here are the different strains around the world
Bird flu, has public health officials on alert after an unprecedented spread in dairy cows in the U.S. this year. Four …
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July 10, 2024
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NATO summit: Trudeau to attend dinner hosted by Biden
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is heading to a dinner at the White House Wednesday evening, as the U.S. president hosts …
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July 10, 2024
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Canada urged to spend more on defence as NATO chief addresses summit
'Two per cent is now the floor for our defence spending,' said NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. 'It…
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July 09, 2024
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Tampons may have ‘toxic levels’ of lead and arsenic in them, study warns
Tampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent stud…
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July 09, 2024
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France’s Marine Le Pen faces probe for fraud, forgery in 2022 presidential vote
The preliminary investigation was opened after a report from the National Commission for Campaign Accounts and Politica…
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July 09, 2024
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Canada has chance to be a major voice at NATO summit. Will allies listen?
Analysts say Canada should be front-and-centre for talks on Arctic and Indo-Pacific security, but its failure to meet d…
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July 09, 2024
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Ukraine children’s hospital damaged as Russian missiles kill at least 29
A Russian airstrike against Ukraine on Monday morning killed dozens of people and left Kyiv's main children's h…
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July 08, 2024
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Inside Rafah: 2 months after Israel’s invasion, few remain among piles of rubble
In Rafah, bedrooms and kitchens are visible from roads dotted with rubble piles that tower over the Israeli military ve…
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July 08, 2024
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Trudeau headed to Washington for NATO summit. What to expect
The perilous state of war-ravaged Ukraine and the precarious position of United States President Joe Biden will both co…
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July 08, 2024
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French vote gives leftists most seats over far-right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
The outcome has left France facing the stunning prospect of a hung parliament and threatened political paralysis in a p…
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July 07, 2024
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Trudeau to tell allies to stay resolute with Ukraine focus of NATO summit
Canada will be reassuring allies of its commitment to NATO when the prime minister heads to Washington, D.C., this week…
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July 07, 2024
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IVF success drops nearly 40% with air pollution exposure: study
The Australian study found that exposure to pollution before the retrieval of eggs during IVF can reduce the odds of ac…
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July 07, 2024
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Paris looking at Plan B if River Seine remains unfit for Olympic swimming
Paris Olympic organizers are making contingency plans as questions remain about the safety of the River Seine that is d…
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July 07, 2024
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B.C. woman allegedly trained by ISIS charged with terrorism
Kimberly Polman was captured in Syria during the fight against ISIS. from : World https://ift.tt/7ibx81S
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July 06, 2024
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Canada’s 1st female defence chief, a U.K. vote and top stories this week
Canada will get its first female defence chief, the Labour Party swept the polls in the United Kingdom and Canada's…
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July 06, 2024
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Andrew Tate can now leave Romania despite rape, human trafficking case
Andrew and Tristan Tate must stay within the European Union while they wait for trial proceedings to begin. from : Wo…
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July 05, 2024
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What will the Canada-U.K. relationship look like under a Labour government?
The Canada-U.K. relationship, while typically strong, has faced some bumps in the road this year and analysts say those…
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July 05, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl headed for Mexico’s Tulum resort as a Category 2 storm
Hurricane Beryl weakened slightly to a Category 2 storm as it headed for what could be a direct hit on Mexico's Car…
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July 05, 2024
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U.K. election: Labour’s Starmer vows change after landslide win
The Conservatives suffered the worst performance in the party's long history as voters punished them for a cost of …
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July 05, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl forces Canadian airlines to cancel flights. What to know
Several Canadian flights have been cancelled and travel warnings are in place as hurricane Beryl barrels toward Mexico …
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July 04, 2024
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Bird flu outbreaks expands in U.S. after 4th farm workers tests positive
The worker had direct contact with infected dairy cows on a northeast Colorado farm, state and federal health officials…
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July 04, 2024
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U.K. election: Britons go to polls, with Labour Party win expected
Britons were voting on Thursday in a parliamentary election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer's Labour Party t…
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July 04, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl: Mexico’s Caribbean coast braces for storm’s arrival
Mexico's popular Caribbean coast prepared shelters, evacuated some small outlying coastal communities and even move…
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July 04, 2024
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Meet the ‘intergalactic space warrior’ challenging U.K.’s Rishi Sunak
Meet Count Binface, the 'intergalactic space warrior'running in the U.K. election against Prime Minister Rishi …
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July 03, 2024
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Canadian doctor will join Virgin Galactic research space crew
Dr. Shawna Pandya, an Edmonton physician, will be flying to space as a research astronaut with Virgin Galactic on its n…
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July 03, 2024
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Rare, naturally conceived quadruplets born in Scotland
Mother Arlene Mitchell said the birth of her four newborns was "an incredible and overwhelming experience." …
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July 03, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl headed toward Jamaica after killing at least 6 in Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least si…
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July 03, 2024
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Severe turbulence injures 36 on Boeing flight, fracturing necks and skulls
Passengers onboard Air Europa Flight UX045 recorded video of the fallout from the severe turbulence, sharing footage of…
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July 02, 2024
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Bird flu pandemic may be ‘unfolding in slow motion,’ scientists warn
Scientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several s…
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July 02, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5 storm after killing 2 in Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 storm on a path that would take it near…
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July 02, 2024
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5 more alleged senior members of Iranian regime face deportation from Canada
The government will not identify them and is holding their hearings behind closed doors. from : World https://ift.tt/…
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July 02, 2024
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France elections: Far right seeks to ride momentum of 1st round success
Round one on Sunday propelled the National Rally closer than ever to government but also left open the possibility that…
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July 01, 2024
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Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Caribbean as powerful Category 4 storm
Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, Grenada, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as thousands of peop…
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July 01, 2024
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