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Canadian News
The Canadian Press
Carney extends Canadian military mission in Latvia to 2029
The Canadian Press
PM Mark Carney tours Latvian military base
The Canadian Press
Canadian Red Cross helps rebuild Ukrainian children's hospital after rocket attack
CBC News
Prime minister backs plans to redevelop northern Manitoba's Port of Churchill
CBC News
Kanehsatà:ke: On patrol with security in a First Nation gripped by tensions
The Canadian Press
Lytton, B.C., records hottest temperature in Canada this year
CBC News
Extreme summer weather could further endanger monarch butterflies
The Guardian
‘Parents’ rights’ groups gain ground in Canada amid Alberta book ban
CBC News
LeBlanc has 'constructive' meeting with U.S. counterpart as trade talks continue
CBC News
Canadian online sellers brace for elimination of duty-free shipping to United States
La Presse
Le Canada achètera des sous-marins ultramodernes pour patrouiller dans l’Arctique
La Presse canadienne
Mark Carney visite une base militaire en Lettonie pour conclure son voyage en Europe
Radio-Canada
Des microdoses de lithium pour freiner la progression de la maladie d’Alzheimer ?
La Presse
Les Canadiens vendent… à cause de Trump
La Presse canadienne
Dominic LeBlanc a eu une réunion constructive avec Howard Lutnick
Canadian Commentary
Guio Jacinto | The Globe and Mail
How to fund increased defence spending? There’s nothing wrong with borrowing.
Gary Mason | The Globe and Mail
Break into my home at your own risk
Andrew Coyne | The Globe and Mail
In Canada, householders must use ‘reasonable force’ against an intruder. That’s perfectly reasonable.
Aurélie Campana | La Presse
Les Russes jouent la surenchère
Mario Girard | La Presse
Le Québec donne du bonheur à Washington
Janie Gosselin | La Presse
Découpage des circonscriptions : Une cause au potentiel « sismique »
International News
CBS News
USAF F-16s intercept Russian Il-20 Coot in Alaska ADIZ for fourth time in week
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The Associated Press
FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots
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The Associated Press
What to know about massive dust storms called haboobs in the US Southwest
CNN News
‘I am not a dictator,’ Trump says
The Associated Press
Handling crime a strength for Trump
CBS News
What D.C. crime data show amid National Guard deployments
The Associated Press
Trump’s law enforcement surge is alienating DC residents, senior officers say
MSNBC News
Melania Trump launches AI challenge
The Hill
Trump vows to look into Seth Meyers’ Late Night contract
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NBC News
Democrats prepare to set their 2028 presidential nominating calendar
NBC News
Hard-right Freedom Caucus could be gutted as key members run for new jobs in 2026
CBC News
The U.S. government has taken stakes in Intel and Nvidia. The defence industry could be next.
BBC News
Trump's brand of US capitalism faces 'socialist' backlash from conservatives
BBC News
SpaceX Starship completes successful test flight
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BBC News
FEMA suspends workers who criticised Trump cuts, reports say
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Reuters News Agency
Denmark summons top U.S. diplomat after reports of American influence operations in Greenland
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The Associated Press
Danish security service strengthens presence in Greenland in anticipation of influence attacks
The Guardian
Deforestation has killed half a million people in past 20 years, study finds
The Guardian
Teenager convicted over IS-inspired plot to attack Taylor Swift concert
The Associated Press
Germany launches drive to add military recruits without conscription for now
NBC News
Russian troops enter key Ukrainian region
BBC News
The Soviet artwork that spied on the US
The Guardian
Israeli military carries out raid in West Bank city of Nablus
The Associated Press
Here’s a look at why it is so hard to end the war in Gaza
The Guardian
Israeli protesters stage ‘day of disruption’ calling for end to war in Gaza
NBC News
India hit with punishing 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil
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Agence France-Presse
Des fonctionnaires américains suspendus après une lettre critiquant la politique de Trump
Radio-Canada
20 ans après Katrina, la préparation aux catastrophes en question
Agence France-Presse
Trump affirme vouloir requérir la peine de mort pour tout meurtre à Washington D.C.
Agence France-Presse
Groenland : un responsable américain convoqué pour « tentative d’ingérence »
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Agence France-Presse
Guerre en Ukraine : les négociateurs russes et ukrainiens « en contact »
Agence France-Presse
Le Kremlin « défavorable » à l’envoi de troupes européennes en Ukraine
Radio-Canada
Désarmement du Hezbollah : Washington augmente la pression sur le gouvernement libanais
Agence France-Presse
Des dizaines de soldats et de blindés israéliens débarquent à Naplouse
Agence France-Presse
Guerre à Gaza : Israël intensifie ses opérations
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Agence France-Presse
Trump présidera une réunion sur Gaza à Washington
Agence France-Presse
Les tarifs américains sur les produits indiens passent à 50 %
Agence France-Presse
Désarmement nucléaire : Pékin rejette l’invitation de Trump à des négociations trilatérales avec Washington et Moscou
Agence France-Presse
Brésil : une surveillance permanente de Bolsonaro ordonnée pour « risque de fuite »
International Commentary
Heather Cox Richardson | Letters from an American
Trump suggested again that Americans want a dictator
Alexandra Petri | The Atlantic
Maybe a New Melania Magazine Cover Will Give Trump What He's Beeen Seeking
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Paul Taylor | The Guardian
After a summer of submission to Trump, Europe knows it must defend Ukraine – and itself – alone
David A. Graham | The Atlantic
The Natural Endpoint of Trump’s Falsehoods
Arwa Mahdawi | The Guardian
Why does the Maga elite love conspicuous cosmetic surgery?
Lives Lived
Jon Guttman | Navy Times
Donald M. McPherson has died aged 103
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