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Canadian tourist from Nova Scotia found dead on Dominican Republic beach
Dorian Christian MacDonald was on vacation alone at a hotel in Puerto Plata on the north coast of the island. from : …
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Trump to end U.S. sanctions on Syria with executive order, White House says
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the move was designed to 'promote and support the country's p…
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June 30, 2025
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Global tariffs could rise despite ‘good faith’ trade talks, U.S. says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen warned countries could face a higher tariff on July 9 even if good faith negotiati…
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June 30, 2025
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Early heatwave hits parts of Europe increasing wildfire risks
Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking…
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June 30, 2025
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Trump claims he won’t extend global tariff pause past July 9
President Donald Trump says he is not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9. fro…
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June 29, 2025
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Trump calls for a deal on the war in Gaza as signs of progress emerge
A top adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to travel to Washington this week for talks on a ceasefire, …
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June 29, 2025
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Russia launches biggest aerial attack since the start of war, Ukraine says
Russia fired a total of 537 aerial weapons at Ukraine, including 477 drones and decoys and 60 missiles, Ukraine’s air f…
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June 29, 2025
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Senators prep for a weekend of work to meet Trump’s deadline for passing his tax and spending cuts
Not all GOP lawmakers are on board with proposals to reduce spending on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs to hel…
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June 28, 2025
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‘So terrifying’: Iranian student on fleeing back to safety in Canada amid conflict
Earlier this week, Tehran said 606 people in Iran had been killed in the conflict, with 5,332 people wounded. from : …
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June 28, 2025
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Russian drones kill 2 and injure 17 in Odesa as Ukraine destroys helicopters in Crimea
In Odesa, a drone slammed into a residential tower block in the city, causing damage to three floors and trapping resid…
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June 28, 2025
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At least 34 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza as ceasefire prospects inch closer
The strikes began late Friday and continued into Saturday morning and come as U.S. President Donald Trump says there co…
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June 28, 2025
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Wander Franco convicted of sexually abusing child, gets suspended sentence
Prosecutors had requested a five-year prison sentence against Franco, the Tampa Bay Rays' former shortstop. from …
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June 27, 2025
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Trump says U.S. has signed China trade deal, with plans for India next
The agreement follows initial talks in Geneva last month that led both sides to postpone massive tariff hikes that were…
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June 27, 2025
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Iran’s top diplomat says U.S. strikes ‘complicated’ potential nuclear talks
The U.S. was one of the parties to the 2015 nuclear deal in which Iran agreed to limits on its uranium enrichment progr…
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June 27, 2025
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More than 800 Canadians have left Iran, Israel amid conflict: officials
Global Affairs Canada said the agency is also aware of many Canadians across the Middle East region who have reached sa…
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June 26, 2025
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Craving an Ikea meal? Company halving restaurant prices for some
Ikea says it's cutting meal costs in half at its restaurants in several countries, though the length of time and wh…
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June 26, 2025
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Iran leader warns U.S. will pay ‘heavy price’ if it attacks again
Khamenei spoke in a video broadcast on Iranian state television, his first appearance since June 19, looking and soundi…
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June 26, 2025
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Canadian foreign aid must be used efficiently, be transparent: minister
Randeep Sarai said Canadians should know how their aid dollars work to, for example, flood-proof areas prone to natural…
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June 26, 2025
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Carney says world is at ‘turning points’ as he touts defence spending boost
Prime Minister Mark Carney said increasing defence spending to meet NATO targets could come with benefits for Canadians…
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June 25, 2025
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Israel, Iran ceasefire holds as Tehran vows nuclear efforts continue
The ceasefire took hold on Tuesday, the 12th day of the war between Israel and Iran, with each side initially accusing …
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June 25, 2025
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NATO leaders to debate proposed hike to defence spending
Prime Minister Mark Carney is among the leaders around the table at the annual leaders' summit where the proposal i…
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June 25, 2025
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Iran is ‘the elephant in the room’ as NATO meets amid escalation fears
The two-day NATO summit is set to focus on boosting allies' defence spending, but is starting a day after Iran reta…
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June 24, 2025
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Ottawa has ‘helped’ more than 500 Canadians in Middle East, minister says
Anand described her call with Iran's foreign minister as 'unprecedented,' noting the two countries don'…
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June 24, 2025
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Trump urges Israel to not attack Iran amid tentative ceasefire
The conflict, now in its 12th day, began with Israel targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites, saying it could not …
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June 24, 2025
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145 people stabbed with syringes at France music festival, 12 arrested
When authorities responded in La Rochelle, France, multiple girls and women between the ages of 14 and 20 were found to…
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June 23, 2025
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U.S. issues ‘worldwide caution’ alert as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
The U.S. issued a 'worldwide caution security alert' amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran and urge…
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June 23, 2025
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NATO leaders expected to hike defence spending, but it won’t apply to all
The five per cent goal is made up of two parts, including agreeing to a hike pure defence spending to 3.5 per cent of G…
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June 23, 2025
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How Iran could retaliate after U.S. strikes on its nuclear program
Iranian officials had warned the U.S. to stay out, saying it would have dire consequences for the entire region. from…
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June 22, 2025
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Carney calls for de-escalation, ‘diplomatic solution’ after U.S. strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and for parties to 'ret…
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June 22, 2025
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Hot air balloon in Brazil catches fire and falls, killing 8 and injuring 13
The 13 survivors have been taken to hospital. from : World https://ift.tt/d9OMP4x
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June 21, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV calls for no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church
Pope Leo made his first public comments about the clergy sex abuse scandal in a written message to a Peruvian journalis…
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June 21, 2025
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Israel hits Iranian nuclear research facility, says long campaign possible
Smoke could be seen rising from an area near a mountain in Isfahan, where a local official said Israel had attacked the…
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June 21, 2025
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Israel-Iran conflict enters a second week with renewed strikes
Talks in Geneva on Friday between European foreign ministers and Iran's top diplomat failed to produce a breakthrou…
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June 21, 2025
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U.S. Supreme Court denies request to quickly hear Trump tariff challenge
The Supreme Court denied a request by one of the plaintiffs in the case to expedite a review of the dispute while a low…
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June 20, 2025
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U.K. pulls embassy staff from Iran as countries work to evacuate citizens
Global Affairs Canada said Thursday evening that almost 5,000 people in Iran are registered with the government, a numb…
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June 20, 2025
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EU officials to hold talks with Iran as Tehran’s conflict with Israel rages
French President Emmanuel Macron said top European diplomats in Geneva will make a “comprehensive, diplomatic and techn…
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June 20, 2025
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As Iran-Israel conflict rages, Ottawa vows flight help if citizens get out
Those Canadians will have to reach a neighbouring country first, however, as airspace over the warring countries is clo…
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June 19, 2025
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Google faces setback on EU fine as court adviser sides with regulators
The European Court of Justice's advocate general recommended in a non-binding opinion that Google's appeal agai…
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June 19, 2025
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Southern Mexico braces for ‘extremely dangerous’ hurricane Erick
The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous …
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June 19, 2025
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Israel threatens Iran’s leader as both countries exchange missile strikes
Israel's defence minister threatened Iran's supreme leader on Thursday following a missile barrage by Tehran th…
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June 19, 2025
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What are the stakes in Strait of Hormuz if Iran-Israel conflict worsens?
Tensions are flaring up in the Middle-East and there are already knock-on effects impacting economies globally, includi…
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June 18, 2025
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Mamma mia! 80-year-old man tries to drive car down Rome’s Spanish Steps
Police said the man, a resident of Rome, could not explain how he wound up driving down the steps. from : World https…
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June 18, 2025
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Carney to attend NATO, Canada-EU summits in Europe
The Prime Minister's Office said the leaders will work to "deepen the Canada-EU relationship across all sector…
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June 18, 2025
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Iran’s leader rejects call to surrender, warns against U.S. involvement
U.S. President Donald Trump initially distanced himself from Israel's surprise attack on Friday, but in recent days…
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June 18, 2025
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Canada, U.K. to reveal findings of 23andMe data breach probe
Privacy and information commissioners from Canada and the U.K. will reveal the findings of their investigation into the…
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June 17, 2025
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Carney to hold talks with Modi, Zelenskyy as G7 summit enters final day
Prime Minister Mark Carney will hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President V…
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June 17, 2025
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Trump denies leaving G7 to work on Israel, Iran ceasefire amid conflict
Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that Iran "can not have a nuclear weapon" before headin…
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June 17, 2025
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Canada, U.S. say don’t travel to Iran ‘for any reason’ amid Israel conflict
A new alert was issued by the U.S. the same day that Israel warned hundreds of thousands of people in the middle of the…
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June 16, 2025
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Canada to sign defence procurement pact with EU: officials
Von der Leyen says Canada will sign a security and defence partnership with the EU which will allow it to join a Europe…
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June 16, 2025
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Iran nuclear site may be contaminated, UN nuclear agency says
The radiation poses a significant danger if uranium is inhaled or ingested, International Atomic Energy Agency Director…
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June 16, 2025
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Israel claims it has ‘air supremacy’ over Tehran as Iran fires new attacks
After days of attacks on Iranian air defenses and missile systems, the Israeli military said its aircraft now control t…
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June 16, 2025
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Man shot dead, another severely injured in brazen Bali villa attack
Witnesses who were present during a fatal shooting in Bali told investigators that two gunmen arrived on a scooter clos…
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June 15, 2025
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Israel, Iran trade strikes for 3rd day, with hundreds reportedly killed
The region braced for a protracted conflict after Israel's surprise bombardment Friday of Iranian nuclear and milit…
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June 15, 2025
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U.K.’s Starmer to meet with Carney in Ottawa ahead of G7 summit in Alberta
Britain and Canada have deep ties in defence, climate and culture sectors, but Starmer's visit comes amid strained …
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June 14, 2025
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Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Iran fires missiles after Israeli strike
Iran retaliated to Israeli strikes by firing waves of ballistic missiles into the country, where explosions lit the nig…
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June 14, 2025
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Air India crash investigation underway as search for evidence continues
The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college hostel when it fell in a residential area of the northwestern city…
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June 13, 2025
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Non-G7 leaders set to tackle climate, economy and security at summit
As summit host, Prime Minister Mark Carney can invite any leaders he chooses, including from outside the G7, as he atte…
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June 13, 2025
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Iran to open new enrichment facility after censure by UN nuclear watchdog
U.S. President Donald Trump previously warned that Israel or America could carry out airstrikes targeting Iranian nucle…
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June 12, 2025
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More than 122M people forcibly displaced worldwide, UN refugee agency says
Among those driven abroad or displaced by war and violence, the numbers of internally displaced people jumped by more t…
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June 12, 2025
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Air India flight to London crashes with 240, including Canadian, on board
An Air India passenger plane with more than 240 people on board, including one Canadian, crashed in India's city of…
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June 12, 2025
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U.S. reducing diplomatic, military presence in Middle East as tensions rise
The U.S. State Department said it has ordered the departure of all non-essential personnel from its embassies in Baghda…
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June 11, 2025
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A Northern Ireland town has seen 2 nights of anti-immigrant violence. Why?
Police say 17 officers were injured during a second night of violence in the town of Ballymena, which began after two t…
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June 11, 2025
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Why are people having fewer children? ‘Financial limitations’ a top barrier
A new report is shedding light on why birth rates are falling around the world and suggests it's not from people ch…
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June 11, 2025
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U.S., China agree to framework to get trade truce back on track
The meetings appeared to focus on finding a way to resolve disputes over mineral and technology exports that had shaken…
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June 11, 2025
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Newlywed wife of man killed on honeymoon top suspect in India murder case
The newlywed couple set off on their honeymoon on May 20, but went missing four days later, prompting a widespread resc…
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June 10, 2025
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Austrian school shooting leaves at least 9 dead, including suspect
At least eight people were killed in a shooting at a school in the Austrian city of Graz, with the city's mayor say…
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June 10, 2025
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Greta Thunberg, other activists detained after Israel intercepts Gaza-bound aid ship
Israeli authorities said the mission is a 'media provocation.' from : World https://ift.tt/8jOAJS5
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June 09, 2025
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U.S. and China to talk trade after Trump, Xi call
Delegations from China and the United States will be discussing trade in-person on Monday in London after phone call be…
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June 09, 2025
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Ukraine says Russia launched 479 drones in major bombardment
Ukraine is short-handed on the front line against its bigger enemy and needs further military support from its Western …
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June 09, 2025
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NATO must make ‘quantum leap’ of 400% in air, missile defence: Rutte
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to call on member countries on Monday to increase their missile and air defenc…
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June 09, 2025
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Trump deploys California National Guard to LA to quell protests despite the governor’s objections
Trump deploys National Guard to Los Angeles over protests against immigration raids, sparking clashes, arrests, and pus…
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June 08, 2025
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Chad announces suspension of visas to US citizens in response to Trump travel ban
Chad suspends U.S. visas in response to Trump's travel ban; African nations criticize or seek clarity on inclusion …
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June 08, 2025
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Israel retrieves body of Thai hostage as 95 people are reported killed in Gaza
Fifty-five hostages remain in Gaza. Israel says more than half are dead. from : World https://ift.tt/o2CFpln
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June 07, 2025
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Carney says Canada to focus on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting
Canada is expecting to welcome leaders of the other liberal democracies that make up the G7: the United Kingdom, France…
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June 07, 2025
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Russian attacks on Ukrainian city of Kharkiv kill 4
The first wave on Ukraine's second-largest city was a large Russian drone-and-missile attack in the early hours. …
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June 07, 2025
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Canadians facing device searches and detainment is ‘not a pattern,’ U.S. ambassador says
A survey in early May found 52 per cent of respondents feel that "it is no longer safe for all Canadians travellin…
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June 07, 2025
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Parents ‘broken’ after bouncy castle operator cleared in deaths of 6 kids
The accident happened at a primary school fair in Australia in 2021, on the last day of school before the children went…
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June 06, 2025
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India’s Modi to attend G7 leaders’ summit in Canada this month
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he will be attending the upcoming G7 leaders' summit, thanking Canadian Pr…
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June 06, 2025
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Ozempic, Wegovy linked to rare cases of eye disorder, EMA says
Called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), the condition may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people taki…
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June 06, 2025
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Germany’s Merz says he’s confident Trump is committed to NATO
Merz described his Oval Office meeting and extended lunch with Trump as constructive but also candid, noting that the t…
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June 06, 2025
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Body of Canadian killed in Hamas attack recovered, Israel PM says
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the remains of Judih Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Isr…
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June 05, 2025
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Putin ready to help Trump with Iran nuclear deal talks, Kremlin says
Trump said after a phone call with Putin on Wednesday that time was running out for Iran to make a decision on its nucl…
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June 05, 2025
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Trump announces new travel ban for 12 countries, restrictions on 7
The ban takes effect Monday at 12:01 a.m., which may help avoid chaos that unfolded at airports nationwide when a simil…
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June 05, 2025
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Viral video of Chinese paraglider likely includes faked AI footage
An investigation noted several inconsistencies in Yujiang's video, including his helmet changing from black to whit…
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June 04, 2025
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Canada ‘deeply alarmed’ by Gaza violence as aid group pauses food delivery
Global Affairs Canada again called on Israel to allow the United Nations to resume humanitarian work in Gaza after days…
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June 04, 2025
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Trump says Putin vowed Russian response to Ukraine drone attack in call
The U.S. president said in a social media post that his lengthy call with Putin 'was a good conversation, but not a…
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June 04, 2025
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South Korea’s new president vows to restart talks with North
Lee began his term hours after winning an election triggered in April by the removal of then-President Yoon Suk Yeol ov…
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June 04, 2025
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Amid the trade war, OECD has lowered its global economic growth projections
A newly revised report on the global economic outlook by the 38-nation OECD shows that expectations for global growth h…
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June 03, 2025
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A new search for Madeleine McCann gets underway in Portugal
The search, expected to last three days, will see more than 30 German police search 21 private plots of land in the are…
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June 03, 2025
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Ukraine targets key bridge to Crimea as Russian rockets kill 3
Ukraine’s secret services said they struck again inside Russia, two days after a spectacular Ukrainian drone attack on …
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June 03, 2025
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Australian woman on trial for triple murder testifies over mushroom poisoning
Erin Patterson's appearance as a defence witness Monday marked the first time the 50-year-old has spoken since plea…
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June 02, 2025
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U.S. restrictions on AI chips, student visas ‘violate’ tariffs truce: China
China criticized the U.S. on Monday, alleging its move on AI chip export control guidelines and plans to revoke Chinese…
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June 02, 2025
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Russia, Ukraine meet for latest peace talks as both launch attacks
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are meeting in Turkiye for direct peace talks, however expectations are low for any…
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June 02, 2025
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Ukraine drone attack destroys 40 aircraft deep inside Russia
A military official, who spoke with the AP on condition of anonymity to disclose operational details, said the far-reac…
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June 01, 2025
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31 killed while heading to Gaza aid hub, officials and witnesses say
“Aid distribution has become a death trap,” the head of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe La…
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June 01, 2025
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Canadian diplomat says West Africa terror threat has grown since his capture
Robert Fowler says it would take 'a very large and serious effort to eradicate' Islamic terrorism groups in Wes…
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June 01, 2025
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