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U.S. begins collecting its 10% ‘baseline’ global tariffs on many countries

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U.S. begins collecting its 10% ‘baseline’ global tariffs on many countries - National | Globalnews.ca

The initial 10 per cent 'baseline' tariff to be paid by U.S. importers took effect at U.S. seaports, airports and customs warehouses at 1...

globalnews 10 months ago

Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say?

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Trump wants NATO to spend 5% on defence. What do Canada party leaders say? - National | Globalnews.ca

Federal party leaders and candidates in the upcoming election say they are committed to getting Canada to meet NATO's current defence spending...

globalnews 10 months ago

French scientist denied U.S. entry after ‘hateful’ Trump texts found on phone

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French scientist denied U.S. entry after ‘hateful’ Trump texts found on phone - National | Globalnews.ca

The French researcher was on assignment for the French National Center for Scientific Research, travelling to a conference near Houston, Texas.

globalnews 11 months ago

China says U.S. stance on Taiwan has ‘gravely backpedaled’

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China says U.S. stance on Taiwan has ‘gravely backpedaled’ - National | Globalnews.ca

The U.S. State Department removed the phrase "we do not support Taiwan independence” from the fact sheet last week, drawing ire from Beijing.

globalnews 11 months ago

U.S., Russian officials set to meet for Ukraine peace talks without Kyiv

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U.S., Russian officials set to meet for Ukraine peace talks without Kyiv - National | Globalnews.ca

The talks, scheduled for Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, mark another consequential step by the Trump administration to reverse U.S. policy on isolating R...

globalnews 11 months ago

Pope Francis to stay in hospital to treat respiratory tract infection

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Pope Francis to stay in hospital to treat respiratory tract infection - National | Globalnews.ca

There was no timeframe given for his hospitalization, but a spokesperson said the complexity of the Pope's symptoms “will require an appropr...

globalnews 0 years ago

As Trump-Putin summit nears, Zelenskyy calls for creation of ‘European army’

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As Trump-Putin summit nears, Zelenskyy calls for creation of ‘European army’ - National | Globalnews.ca

European leaders are reeling after Trump's decision to upend years of U.S. policy by holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in ho...

globalnews 0 years ago

U.S. asks Europe for guarantees on Ukraine’s security

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U.S. asks Europe for guarantees on Ukraine’s security - National | Globalnews.ca

Sources told Reuters that the United States had sent a document to European capitals asking questions that include possible future troop contributi...

globalnews 0 years ago

Gaza ceasefire holds as Hamas, Israel free prisoners and hostages

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Gaza ceasefire holds as Hamas, Israel free prisoners and hostages - National | Globalnews.ca

It is the sixth swap since the ceasefire took effect on Jan. 19. Before Saturday, 21 hostages and over 730 Palestinian prisoners were freed.

globalnews 0 years ago

What’s fuelling the surge of violence in Democratic Republic of Congo?

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What’s fuelling the surge of violence in Democratic Republic of Congo? - National | Globalnews.ca

The latest fighting is part of a major escalation of a conflict over power, identity and resources dating back to the 1990s Rwandan genocide.

globalnews 0 years ago

‘Proud of our country’: Pride in Canadian flag surges as battle with Trump continues

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‘Proud of our country’: Pride in Canadian flag surges as battle with Trump continues | Globalnews.ca

The red and white has been a symbol of national pride for many decades, and in the wake of Donald Trump's anti-Canadian rhetoric, a sense of p...

globalnews 0 years ago

Tourist badly injured after approaching shark for photo in Turks and Caicos

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Tourist badly injured after approaching shark for photo in Turks and Caicos - National | Globalnews.ca

The 55-year-old tourist attempted to 'engage with the animal from the shallows in an attempt to take photographs,' according to Turks and...

globalnews 0 years ago

WHO calls on Europe to have tobacco-style warning labels for alcohol

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WHO calls on Europe to have tobacco-style warning labels for alcohol - National | Globalnews.ca

Alcohol causes 800,000 deaths across Europe each year but just a fraction of the population is aware of the risks, the WHO's Europe office said.

globalnews 0 years ago

A plan is taking shape — quietly — to send European troops to Ukraine

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A plan is taking shape — quietly — to send European troops to Ukraine - National | Globalnews.ca

Alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops into Ukraine to enfor...

globalnews 0 years ago

Chornobyl nuclear plant radiation shield struck by Russian drone, Ukraine says

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Chornobyl nuclear plant radiation shield struck by Russian drone, Ukraine says - National | Globalnews.ca

"There is no talk about strikes on nuclear infrastructure, nuclear energy facilities," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, denying Russia had ...

globalnews 0 years ago

Pope Francis in hospital with bronchitis after struggling to speak

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Pope Francis in hospital with bronchitis after struggling to speak - National | Globalnews.ca

Pope Francis was taken to hospital on Friday with bronchitis and he will skip several planned public events over the next three days, the Vatican s...

globalnews 0 years ago

Ukraine’s future in sharp focus as leaders meet after Trump-Putin call

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Ukraine’s future in sharp focus as leaders meet after Trump-Putin call - National | Globalnews.ca

The future of Ukraine is the top item on the agenda at the Munich Security Conference after a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian ...

globalnews 0 years ago

Humpback whale gobbles up kayaker before spitting him back out in Chile

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Humpback whale gobbles up kayaker before spitting him back out - National | Globalnews.ca

While the kayaker made a lucky escape in Chile, he was convinced the giant whale was going to swallow him whole.

globalnews 0 years ago

Trudeau congratulates Syria’s interim leader, despite terrorist listing

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Trudeau congratulates Syria’s interim leader, despite terrorist listing - National | Globalnews.ca

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a group Canada has listed as a terrorist organization since 2013.