Trump Disputes Media Reports Iran Negotiations Were Cut Off
‘The conversations between us have been going on continuously,’ including on Tuesday, the president said.
Robinhood Expands Into Canada With Acquisition of WonderFi
California-based financial technology company Robinhood Markets Inc. is expanding into the Canadian market after finalizing its acquisition of Toronto cryptocurrency firm WonderFi. The acquisition means Robinhood, which is known for pioneering commission-free retail investing, will add WonderFi’s regulated crypto platforms, Bitbuy and Coinsquare, to its brand portfolio, the company announced in a June 1 press […]
Newfoundland and Labrador Offering Millions for Exploration to Open New Oil Frontiers
Oil production is ramping up off Newfoundland and Labrador and the government is offering money to companies interested in looking for more. Premier Tony Wakeham opened an annual energy conference in St. John’s, N.L., by announcing a call for exploration bids on 16 areas off the province’s east coast. He says his government will offer [...]
EU Enlargement Is of Geostrategic Interest for Europe, Says Top Brussels Official
Albania is one of six Balkan nations in the process of joining the EU, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
US Bill Would Prevent ‘Chinese-Connected’ Cars in Canada From Entering United States
Two U.S. lawmakers are set to introduce a bill aimed at preventing “Chinese-connected vehicles” from entering the United States via Canada and Mexico, amid growing concerns over Chinese-made electric vehicles entering the Canadian market. U.S. Representative Haley Stevens and Senator Elissa Slotkin, both Democrats, announced the Protecting America from Chinese Cars Act last week at […]
Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil despite US trade surplus
US claims world’s 10th-biggest economy engages in ‘unreasonable’ trade practices that ‘restrict US commerce’
UK Home Secretary Criticizes Police Who Handcuffed Victim After Killer Lied About Racist Attack
'People are rightly asking questions about how the situation was handled,' Shabana Mahmood said.
‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief
Bill Pulte, who does not have any national intelligence experience, is nicknamed ‘Little Trump’ among some
Jude Bellingham handed World Cup boost for England after being given No 10 shirt
Bellingham takes coveted shirt with Anderson given No 8
Feds Charge 4 Suspects After Finding Massive Drug Smuggling Tunnel
A traffic stop in a San Diego County border town led federal investigators to a sophisticated tunnel hidden inside a retail store.
Federal Government’s New AI Strategy Will Emphasize Trust, Minister Says
The federal government’s new artificial intelligence strategy will look to build trust in AI, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said Tuesday just days before he is expected to finally make the plan public. “It’ll be lots on trust, lots on empowering workers, lots on building Canada. You’ll see the details later this week,” Solomon told reporters. The long-awaited AI strategy is set to be released this week. The federal government has said it will include new privacy and online safety laws. Solomon said trust is “absolutely vital” and upcoming legislation on online harms and privacy will be an important element in building that trust.
Frederiksen Forms Minority Government Following Greenland Standoff
In her third term in power, the Danish leader plans to resist U.S. pressure over Greenland, tackle domestic inflation, and expand the welfare state.
Five Charged With Promoting Hatred Against Jewish Community During Toronto Protest
Five people have been arrested and charged with wilful promotion of hatred after anti-Semitic signs were displayed during a protest in Toronto. Toronto police say five suspects attended a demonstration on March 15 at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue West, a predominantly Jewish neighbourhood, where protesters and counter-protesters clashed over support for Israel.
Why Benjamin Netanyahu poses an obstacle to US and Iran peace deal
Prime minister under pressure to show his campaigns against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran have brought results as he faces elections with his political survival at risk
'We don’t have another country to run to': Kenyans fear US plan for Ebola quarantine site
People from town of potential site for US citizens exposed to Ebola say it puts them at risk in country with no known cases
Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire
Warplanes carry out dozens of airstrikes and Israeli army issues evacuation warning for city of Nabatiyeh
Kyiv picks up the pieces after another attack by Russia
On Monday night residents faced the third heavy assault on Ukraine’s capital in less than a month, as Putin appears to be trying to take advantage of a shortage of US-made air defence systems
Faced with being outflanked by those to his right, Farage seeks to channel public anger
As ethnonationalist far right drives racist agenda, Reform UK leader felt need to weigh in on murder of Henry Nowak
Alberta’s Smith to Meet Quebec Premier This Week on Separatism and Energy
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is scheduled to meet with her counterpart in Quebec City this week, where energy and separatism are expected to be among the main topics of discussion. Smith told reporters on June 1 that she is optimistic about Quebec Premier Christine Frechette’s willingness to discuss an east-west energy corridor, and emphasized that she has consistently advocated for the development of a self-sufficient energy sector each time she has met with Quebec’s leadership. Frechette has discussed reopening that conversation as well, Smith added. Smith said while both she and Frechette wish to stay in Canada as separatist sentiments rise in their provinces, they share common goals in strengthening their independence....
New York police investigate mysterious cases of people coming out of manholes
Investigation follows circulation of videos showing groups climbing out of sewer systems across the city at night
