Canada accuses Trump of betraying its “closest friend.”
One of Canada’s leading political figures is accusing Donald Trump of betraying America’s “closest friend” as the US President said the tariffs would be lifted if Canada became the 51st state
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Why Arab states hate Trump’s plan to relocate Palestinians
A history of violent conflict is among the reasons that regional neighbors are opposed to providing a haven for war-weary Gazans
This is war: Canada and Mexico fire up mass retaliation against Trump tariffs
Donald Trump has ignited a fresh trade war by pushing ahead with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, sparking warnings that US workers will become collateral damage.
This is the silliest trade war, but expect Donald Trump to win it
Canada and Mexico taking on the US on tariffs is a bit like me picking a fight with Mike Tyson. It’s barely possible I might get one punch in, but the result is not remotely in doubt.
Army helicopter in deadly crash served as ‘taxi service’ to Washington VIPs
The Black Hawk that collided with an airliner last week belonged to an aviation brigade responsible for ferrying leaders and ensuring continuity of government operations
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What climate spending really costs the world
Extremist climate campaigners and far-left politicians reveal their true colours when they push for ‘de-growth’ to cut emissions. Making people worse off and reversing gains against extreme poverty would be a tragic mistake.
IOC finally finds a spine to protect women’s sport
Now that Thomas Bach is rapidly losing his grip on the IOC, gender ideology will soon be usurped by biological reality.
Five possible solutions to the Gaza problem
Despite everything that has happened since October 7, Hamas remains a powerful institution. Which country would take in this population of two million?
Strongman Trump erodes US liberal instincts
President’s vengefulness was never in doubt but the institutional willingness to restrain him appears to be fading.
Fact check — where RFK Jr really stands on the big issues
Victim of a ‘liberal freakout’ or spreading dangerous untruths? As a Senate committee assesses his capacity to make America healthy again, what do experts think?
Auschwitz is a lasting symbol of apocalyptic hatred of Jews
In refusing to learn history’s lessons, world leaders have sullied the memory of the millions whose lives were stolen on Auschwitz’s blood-soaked plains.
2024 US Election
RFK Jr backs vaccines, Trump’s agenda in confirmation hearing
Robert Kennedy Jr promised to reverse America’s chronic disease epidemic and rejected accusations that he is against vaccines, during a combative confirmation hearing to become Donald Trump’s health secretary.
Commander-in-haste: first-day frenzy flips green policies, vow of new ‘golden age’
Donald Trump pardoned 1500 participants in the January 6 Capitol attack, withdrew from the Paris climate accord and rescinded nearly 80 Biden-era executive measures just hours after taking the oath of office.
Tech billionaires take centre stage at Trump inauguration
The world’s three richest people were given prime positions at the US President’s inauguration, marking a dramatic shift from Silicon Valley’s hostile response to his first term.
Trump vows to plant flag on Mars, omits mention of Moon return
The US President’s goal to reach the Red Planet has sidestepped the Artemis program that he championed during his first term in office.
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Hostage dad released to more torment
Yarden Bibas’ torment has become Israel’s agony. The father of two little red-haired boys and husband of a terrified wife was released from Hamas captivity after 484 days on Saturday but the celebrations were muted.
Pentagon names remaining unidentified crew member killed in Washington crash
Copilot’s identity had been withheld – without explanation – after President Trump suggested diversity policies played a role in midair collision.
‘We did not want this’: Trudeau vows retaliatory measures against Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has responded with punitive measures against $170 billion in US exports in response to Donald Trump dropping 25 per cent tariffs against Canada, China and Mexico.
Ukraine accuses Russia of strike on civilians
Russia killed 13 people in targeted missile and drone strikes on a boarding school sheltering Ukrainian civilians.
World ‘counting on’ you for Middle East peace: Egypt’s Sisi tells Trump
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told his US counterpart he could secure a ‘historic peace agreement’ and end conflict in the wartorn region.
Vaccine information, transgender references scrubbed from US websites
US officials have removed internet pages containing references to gender identity and diversity following Trump administration orders.
King-sized bombshell sits in FBI files
Assassination documents will disappoint Kennedy conspiracists but reveal the full extent of the bureau’s drive to defame Martin Luther King Jr.
Hamas releases three hostages but keeps one’s wife, children
Gaza crowds were more controlled after an unruly transfer days earlier drew an outcry. The wife and children of one of the three men released on Saturday are said to remain captive. Israel released more Palestinian prisoners.
Duke sought billions from China with help from alleged spy
New documents raise concerns about Prince Andrew’s links to Yang Tengbo and his willingness to use his royal status despite the security risk.
Jet crashes in Philadelphia, sparking blazes
The crash in the east coast US city comes just two days after the deadly Washington air crash that killed 67 people. The victims are said to be all Mexican nationals.
Grim search for plane crash bodies as Trump doubles down
Rescuers focus on retrieving the last 26 victims from the frigid Potomac River amid US president’s politicised commentary about the deadly Washington air disaster.
Washington’s jam-packed airspace has prompted warnings for years
Politicians have lobbied to add flights, while pilots have complained about the presence of military and other aircraft.
Bibas babies’ father among three hostages in next ceasefire swap
The family of Yarden Bibas face ‘extremely complex days’ ahead as they get excited about his return but remain in anguish over the fate of his wife and two young children.
Trump threatens widening trade war as first tariffs loom
On eve of expected Mexico-Canada-China duties, the US president says he will impose sector-based levies on chips, pharmaceuticals and more.
Hamas turns hostage releases into humiliating spectacle for Israel
Increasingly theatrical and threatening events have angered Israel and put a ceasefire deal at risk.
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