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Carney Says Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs Was Unavoidable
In a video address, the prime minister said the United States was seeking “dependency, not a true economic partnership” from Canada.
Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Signaling a Shift
The housecleaning puts the new government more in line with how European allies relate to Moscow, tempering cozy ties developed under Viktor Orban’s administra…
Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Provocative Trump Map
After voting against talks to join the European Union, Iceland is reacting forcefully to a slight against its sovereignty.
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Grocery-store switch could save Americans money while shaking up dinner routines
Imported grocery stores hit $56 billion in 2024 sales as younger shoppers seek new flavors at inter…
15 shot, one dead — and Chicago’s leaders expect us to move on as if nothing happened
A Chicago pastor reacts to the Washington Park shooting that left 15 people shot and one dead, call…
Third Burning Man festivalgoer dies during final days of annual Nevada desert gathering
A third Burning Man festivalgoer died while being transported to a Reno-area hospital, following tw…
Lindsay Clancy attorney Kevin Reddington signals he's open to a deal, hopes DA will 'revisit' case
Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney says he hopes prosecutors will "revisit" the case and signals ope…
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North America
A Timeline of Trump’s Pressure Campaign Against the Smithsonian
Since returning to the White House in 2025, President Trump has repeatedly denounced the Smithsonia…
Smithsonian’s Secretary to Resign as Trump Tries to Rule the Institution
In the face of escalating White House attacks about how museums present American history, Lonnie G.…
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer hopes for deal with prosecutors after mistrial
Kevin Reddington also asked Trump to pardon Clancy a pardon, during his appearance on Good Morning …
Navy Failed to Protect Pilots From Brain Injury, House Report Says
A scathing report issued by the House Oversight Committee blamed the Navy for repeatedly failing to…
Europe
Flight disruption across UK continues after air traffic control technical issue
London airports worst hit and 300 flights cancelled as airlines call for overhaul of UK air traffic…
British widow faces deportation from Sweden after 22 years
A 78-year-old British woman is facing deportation for failing to fill out a Brexit residence applic…
US war on Iran: 'Incompetent administration when it comes to negotiations and prosecuting war'
Mark Owen is pleased to welcome Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Simpson Center. She fra…
Sabotage suspect held in Germany after spate of attacks on power grid
The suspect had reportedly claimed responsibility for attacks on electricity substations in letters.
Asia
Trump takes trade war with Canada to ice
Scientists seeded clouds over Chinese glacier; ice loss later fell up to 17%
Scientists tested cloud seeding over China’s Muz Taw Glacier in 2018 to create artificial snowfall …
Russia, India plan BrahMos upgrade ahead of PM Modi-Putin meeting
Airport chaos in UK: Nearly 300 flights cancelled due to air traffic control glitch
Africa
Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns
[CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the …
Nepal marks 1 year since Gen Z-led violent revolt against corruption
Tuesday marked a year since Gen Z-led violent protests against widespread corruption in Nepal force…
Ghana: Supreme Court Controversy - Bishops Call for Greater Caution, Not Resignation
[Agenzia Fides] Accra -- The Chief Justice of Ghana, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, should exercise greater ca…
South Africa renews legal bid to stop US auction of Nelson Mandela memorabilia
Mandela's eldest daughter, Makaziwe, authorised the sale to raise funds for a memorial garden near …
Oceania
Hospitals were overflowing well before flu cases peaked, data reveals
The figures also show which hospitals were worst hit - with one seeing nearly a fifth more patients…
Rotorua triple homicide: Police stand guard at scene overnight
The people living in the house seemed to have recently moved in, a neighbour says.
Coroner calls on MBIE to ban tankless diving device after accidental drowning
The day before he died, 58-year-old Shengwei Cao tested his new Wolach 919 in the bathtub.
Government to implement findings from mental health hotline review
The review found too many people who tried to call for help didn't get through.
South America
Abelardo De la Espriella levanta la suspensión de los permisos para el porte de armas en Colombia
El decreto no significa un permiso general, pues mantiene un sistema de requisitos previos y contro…
'US Midterm elections tend to be referendums on the unpopularity of the president'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Michelle Swers, Professor of Government at Georgetown Universit…
Tom Jones critica su despido de ‘The Voice’: “Nunca es buen momento para un hombre de 86 años que todavía es bastante bueno en su trabajo”
Después de participar como ‘coach’ en 13 temporadas de la versión británica del ‘talent show’ music…
Amaia, Guitarricadelafuente y Nathy Peluso, entre los que actuarán en la residencia de Shakira en Madrid
Durante los 12 días de conciertos de la artista colombiana habrá música, gastronomía o literatura, …
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Utah
'We didn't get to participate': Mona residents criticize county commission over proposed data center
Mona residents gathered at a Juab County Commission meeting to voice concerns about a proposed data…
Projecting Utah Jazz's Starting Lineup & Rotation for 2026-27 - Sports Illustrated
Projecting Utah Jazz's Starting Lineup & Rotation for 2026-27 Sports Illustrated
The Small Town in Utah With the First Official Dark Sky Community - Only In Your State
The Small Town in Utah With the First Official Dark Sky Community Only In Your State
Idaho
William Gibson Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Statesman - Legacy obituary
William Gibson Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Statesman Legacy obituary
‘Experts Day’ takes on the Eastern Idaho Fair Demonstrations
Fairgoers attended Demonstrations Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot on Monday to lea…
These Idaho Coffee Shops Are About WAY More Than Coffee - 107.9 LITE FM
These Idaho Coffee Shops Are About WAY More Than Coffee 107.9 LITE FM
Wyoming
Proposed Cheyenne resolutions honor longtime vet with park name, oppose truck weight limits - Cap City News
Proposed Cheyenne resolutions honor longtime vet with park name, oppose truck weight limits Cap Cit…
Camels, Bolts cross country teams run in Cheyenne, Spearfish
Thunder Basin and Campbell County were at different cross country meets last Friday.
Natrona County Was Built to Power What’s Next - Oil City News
Natrona County Was Built to Power What’s Next Oil City News
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Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
Finland Runs Europe's Biggest Civil Defense Exercise Since the Cold War
More than 2,000 people including volunteers and students are taking part in the biggest civil defen…
Italy -- 'Infamous Pedophile' Written on Turin Store Where Bengali Man Abused a Minor
The minimarket in Turin where a 42-year-old Bengali man sexually abused a 13 year-old minor girl wa…
Kyrgyzstan hosts pivotal SCO summit amid global geopolitical shifts
Kyrgyzstan balances ties with global powers while leveraging its geography to secure economic and p…
Norway Seizes Russian Vessel to Enforce $4.22B Ukrainian Arbitration Claim
Norwegian authorities seized a Russian vessel in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Wednesday at…
The Trauma Hothouse in Venice
The Biennale’s anchor In Minor Keys exhibition mass-produces woe, and lots of bad art follows.
The Meta Settlement Settles Nothing
We can’t sue our way to renegotiating the role of social media in society.
There Is No Problem Government Creates That It Can’t Make Worse
New York City, to name just one example, wants to pour more cash into a problem the city itself is …
