Political tensions have opened up space to talk more favourably about new pipelines in Canada. But does building new oil infrastructure make sense as the world transitions to clean energy? Liberal leadership frontrunners sound much more favourable to pipelines in the wake of Trump trade threats When the Trans Mountain …
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Trump maintains end-the-Ukraine-war talk, but Putin doesn’t confirm the details
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to plow ahead with statements that he wants to end the war in Ukraine, though it’s not clear that his Russian counterpart is on the same page about how that could happen. Claims Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump continues …
Read More »With the pope hospitalized, Italians gossip about who might come next
All kinds of reports are circulating about Pope Francis’ health. They’ve taken on a life of their own in an age of chat groups, conspiracy theories and internet memes — not to mention the perennial Roman fixation on the pope and who might succeed him. Theories have taken on a …
Read More »China opposes Canada including Chinese companies in new Russia sanctions
China has lodged a diplomatic protest against Canada for including Chinese companies in new sanctions against Russia, its foreign ministry said on Tuesday. Foreign ministry spokesperson called the inclusion ‘completely unjustified and entirely wrong.’ China has lodged a diplomatic protest against Canada for including Chinese companies in new sanctions against …
Read More »2 people arrested after arson attack on Russian consulate in Marseille, France
Two people have been arrested in relation to the arson attack on the Russian consulate in Marseille on Monday, said a prosecutor. The prosecutor’s department said they were key individuals. Two people have been arrested in relation to the arson attack on the Russian consulate in Marseille on Monday, according …
Read More »Pope Francis diagnosed with kidney issues, remains alert, Vatican says
In its latest update, the Vatican said Francis hadn’t had any more respiratory crises since Saturday night but was still receiving high flows of supplemental oxygen. 88-year-old pontiff in critical condition with pneumonia, complex lung infection. Pope Francis diagnosed with kidney issues, remains alert, Vatican says Pope Francis remained in …
Read More »Device explodes at Russian consulate in Marseille, France
Russia on Monday demanded a full French investigation into an explosion at its consulate in Marseille which it said looked like an act of terrorism, state news agency TASS said. Incident took place in port city on the 3rd anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. The Kremlin said on Monday that …
Read More »Trudeau visits Ukraine to mark 3rd anniversary of Russian invasion
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday along with other Western political leaders to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Visit comes less than a week after Trump’s public attacks on Zelenskyy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a surprise visit to …
Read More »Donald Trump keeps talking about Canada as the 51st state. Why isn’t King Charles saying something?
Donald Trump’s repeated comments about Canada becoming the 51st state have led some to wonder about the role of Canada’s head of state as the U.S. president repeatedly casts his eyes and rhetoric northward. Buckingham Palace says it’s a matter for the Canadian government, on whose advice the King acts. …
Read More »Pope Francis had ‘tranquil’ night following respiratory crisis, Vatican says
Pope Francis, who is battling double pneumonia in hospital, had a “tranquil” night and rested, the Vatican said on Sunday. It comes after news that the Pope’s health had deteriorated over the past 24 hours. Pontiff has been in hospital with double pneumonia. What we know and don’t know about …
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