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After Sept 11
A QUARTER of a century since the Sept 11 terrorist attacks, the world continues to feel the effects of that epochal event. The US response to the attacks on its soil went beyond a counterterrorism operation. It metastasised into a sprawling imperial ‘crusade’ that laid to waste c...
No shuttle service for Regina Foo Fighters concert ‘due to timing,’ mayor says
Shuttle service will not be available for people attending the Foo Fighters concert next Tuesday, due to timing issues, the city's mayor said.
Family of teen struck at Toronto intersection where speed camera was removed sues province, city and driver
The family of a teen struck by a driver at a Toronto intersection that used to have an automated speed enforcement (ASE) camera before Ontario passed legislation to remove it is suing the province, city and driver for millions of dollars in damages.
Poilievre tells U.S. TV Canadians are 'wounded' and 'confused' to be in America's crosshairs
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is telling Americans their northern neighbours are feeling "wounded" and "confused" over how Canada and its economy became a key target for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence
Canada and Ukraine signed a sweeping 100-year partnership on Thursday that puts defence production at its core. Ottawa plans to build millions of drones, pairing Canadian firms with Ukraine's battle-tested industry, while expanding co-operation on counter-drone technology, muniti...
Orange Shirt Day founder says her truth is being 'pushed aside' by controversial shirts
The founder of Orange Shirt Day and MPs say orange shirts with statements printed "Still no proof," and "You can't handle the truth," are "disgusting" and a "disgraceful and grotesque attempt to exploit human suffering for financial gain."
Carney says he's regularly speaking with Trump and still believes there's a deal to be had
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney are seen together at the G7 leaders' summit in France earlier this summer. Relations between the two countries have sourced in recent weeks as each side put new tariffs in place. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters/The Associated P...
Trump absent as New York marks 25 years since 9/11 with first Muslim mayor
New York marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday, with President Donald Trump attending a ceremony at the Pentagon while Vice President JD Vance and four former presidents join commemorations at Ground Zero, where victims’ relatives will read the names of tho...
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha
Yemen’s Houthis seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday as their offensive against Saudi-backed government forces intensified. Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes over the past 24 hours, the Houthis said, after the Iran-backed group carried out attacks ...
French firefighters on six-week strike after record summer blazes
Firefighters in France are on strike over a lack of funding for essential emergency services. Their dedication was pushed to the limit in the recent wild fire episodes south of Paris and near Bordeaux. Short comings in the current system were highlighted by these extreme cases. F...
As New York marks 25 years since 9/11, Muslims recall stigmatisation in aftermath of attacks
As New York marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, New York’s Muslim community has become increasingly part of the fabric of the city. One sign of that is the election of Zohran Mamdani as the city’s mayor last November. Another is the state's largest mosqu...
Iran raises fuel prices for heavy users
The rise of the price of fuel is an issue for both the United States and Iran in this conflict. US president Donald Trump has conceded that prices will not fall before the midterm elections where the US voters could hold him to account. Meanwhile in Iran where many communities ha...
French govt warns right-wing TV channel about rebroadcasting expelled pro-Putin pundit
France's government on Thursday condemned the return of expelled Russian commentator Xenia Federova to conservative TV channel, CNews, for alleged Kremlin ties. Federova was formally expelled from France in August over claims she was a Kremlin agent and accusations that she sprea...
What to know about Trump's pledge of $5,000 to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms
President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numerous questions. Here's what we know s...
Zelensky's plane 'almost hit' by drone en route to Oslo, Norway PM says
Ukraine and Moldova on Wednesday played down claims from Norway's prime minister that a plane carrying President Volodymyr Zelensky was almost hit by a drone as it flew to Oslo. Jonas Gahr Store told Norwegian public broadcaster NRK that Zelensky's plane was "almost hit by a dron...
Haushaltsberatungen: Dobrindt verteidigt höhere Ausgaben
Mehr Geld für Polizei und Cyberschutz: Bei den Haushaltsberatungen im Bundestag hat Innenminister Dobrindt seinen Kurs verteidigt. Grüne und Linke kritisierten Kürzungen bei politischer Bildung und Integration.