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Russia has learned how to influence elections, EU’s top diplomat warns
Kaja Kallas says today’s methods for evaluating the fairness of elections are outdated.
December 17, 2024
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem preparing for a “shock-prone” future
“As we look ahead, the world looks more shock-prone,” he said. “We hope some of the major uncertainties…
December 16, 2024
Yang Tengbo named as the suspected foreign agent at the heart of Prince Andrew spy scandal
An alleged Chinese spy was unmasked on Monday as the founder of the Duke of York’s money-making venture…
December 16, 2024
EU launches €10bn space programme to rival Musk’s Starlink
UK not part of Iris2 project described as ‘a significant step towards Europe’s sovereignty and secure connectivity’.
December 16, 2024
Assad’s fall upends the Middle East’s largest drug empire
Captagon helped sustain the Syrian regime, and fueled war and addiction across the region.
December 16, 2024
Ottawa promises $1.3 billion for border security as U.S. tariff threat looms
The urgency to shore up the border comes amid a threat from president-elect Donald Trump to impose a…
December 16, 2024
Trump says Turkey orchestrated Assad’s overthrow in Syria
U.S. president-elect said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan conducted an “unfriendly takeover” of Syria, which Turkey has wanted…
December 16, 2024
Freeland’s resignation hurts Canada’s trade position, challenges Trudeau’s future: analysts
“At what point does Trudeau go, ‘maybe I’m the problem,’” said Mount Royal University political scientist Duane Bratt.
December 16, 2024
“If you believe what I believe, you have to just leave the company…”: OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead claimed the company broke copyright law
In an interview with the New York Times published Oct. 23, Balaji argued OpenAI was harming businesses and…
December 16, 2024
SCOOP: Freeland to reverse promised $250 “working Canadians” cheques in mini-budget Monday
Sources have told National Post that Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will reverse the government’s position on the “Working…
December 16, 2024
Vietnam: The winner turned target of Trump’s trade war
Vietnam attracted manufacturers wanting to avoid China tariffs during his first term. Now, Trump intends to slam this…
December 16, 2024
UCLA student sues medical providers, alleging they rushed her into transgender surgery
“In retrospect, I wish that somebody had suggested real, genuine therapy first, instead of gender-specific therapy, because really…
December 16, 2024
Islam and women in The Netherlands: Lale Gül tells her story of freedom
When Lale Gül’s semi-autobiographical novel about a young woman’s sexual adventures was published, it sparked outrage among her…
December 14, 2024
“It’s become uncomfortable for me”: Jordan Peterson says he’s leaving Canada for the U.S.
“The new legislation that the Liberals are attempting to push through, Bill C63 — I’d just be living…
December 14, 2024
Canada’s twin crises of housing and immigration
Canada needs to ensure that its immigration targets match our ability to provide the fundamentals in communities that…
December 14, 2024
Syria’s Christians: “We have no reason to trust Al-Jolani”
In the wake of Assad’s fall, Syria’s 500,000 Christians are living in limbo.
December 14, 2024
McKinsey to pay $650m to settle opioid charges
The company “knowingly and intentionally” conspired with pharmaceutical firm Purdue Pharma to “aid and abet the misbranding of…
December 13, 2024
Syrian rebels speak about the year-long plot that brought down Assad regime
The Guardian Exclusive: Abu Hassan al-Hamwi’s HTS group coordinated rebels to create a unified war effort that included…
December 13, 2024
Putin’s most feared secret agency
The spy unit that arrested a Wall Street Journal reporter is leading the biggest campaign of internal repression…
December 13, 2024
Russian Rosneft, India’s Reliance strike biggest-ever oil deal
The 10-year agreement is worth roughly $13 billion a year at current prices.
December 12, 2024