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Trump 'not joking' about trying to seek third presidency

U.S. President told NBC Americans would go along with it because of his popularity...

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Bloc unveils no-pipeline platform as federalist parties rise in Quebec

Even separatists or nationalists, deeply attached to the French language and Quebec values, seem ready to vote for an an...

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U.S. could easily invade Canada, experts agree, but would face decades of resistance

American military historian, meanwhile, says 'the whole notion is absurd' and Canadians shouldn't worry...

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Court refuses Hudson's Bay restructuring plan to empower lender in creditor protection case

Court-appointed monitor is sufficient to balance the lenders' rights with those of other stakeholders, judge rules...

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Conservative leaks, insider complaints 'unhelpful, irritating and unnecessary': strategist

Some calling on Leader Pierre Poilievre to shift campaign's focus to U.S. President Donald Trump threats of tariffs...

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Tory MP Rempel Garner defends Conservative campaign plan amid pressure for Poilievre to pivot

Critics have expressed disagreement with the game plan, as some Tories want the campaign to focus more on tariff threats...

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As Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom large, here's what it could mean in the U.S.

Most economic analyses say average U.S. families would have to absorb the cost of his tariffs in the form of higher pric...

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Netanyahu says he's "willing" to reach an agreement as he intensifies bombing in Gaza.

Mediators' efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip continue unabated, and both Hamas and Israel claim to be wil...

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Changing political dynamics in Tamil Nadu

The AIADMK-BJP meeting in Delhi has disrupted many political calculations...

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It is time to reform the Waqf

By embracing reform and demanding accountability, we can ensure that the Waqf serves its intended purpose of benefiting ...

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Reader's View: What happened to patriotism?

From the letter: "We Americans have become laughingstocks for the world."...

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Canada expecting smaller hit from Trump's global tariffs, says N.B. premier after meeting PM

U.S. President Donald Trump says he'll impose sweeping global tariffs on Wednesday, but New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt...

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Even better news for Barça than the victory: the ARA Instant Replay

Barça used a very offensive first half to overcome Joventut (86-93) and consolidate their fifth place in the Endesa Le...

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Buenos Aires city election candidates: who is who?

Peronism and right-wing parties are running each with separate ballots for an open-ended election that also includes a f...

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Trump Claims There Are ‘Methods’ For Him To Serve Third Term—What To Know

While it’s all but certain Trump allies can’t change the Constitution—modifying the 22nd Amendment—the president...

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'Two steps forward, one back': cost of living big election issue for Hunter

Local charities have seen up to a 70 per cent increase in people seeking emergency relief....

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Amit Shah sets 225-plus seat target in Bihar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah set the target of 'Mission-225 plus' for the NDA in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections....

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Kim Mulkey's flashy outfit for LSU's Elite 8 battle with UCLA is a shoutout to Louisiana

LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey showed up to Sunday's Elite 8 game against UCLA in Magnolia-flowered attire. The...

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1,188 euros in tax-free allowances: what a Barcelona MP earns just for traveling (whether he travels or not).

In 2015, members of Parliament committed to progressively reforming the structure of their salaries to eliminate the tax...

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Weekend sweep gives Mudbugs glorious opportunity in regular-season finales

The Shreveport Mudbugs outplayed the Oklahoma Warriors throughout the weekend on George’s Pond at Hirsch Coliseum. How...

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LIVE NOW: US Deportation Flight Carrying Illegal Immigrants Arrives in Venezuela

A U.S. flight carrying 229 deported illegal immigrants arrives in Venezuela on March 30 after making a stop in Honduras....

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Letters log Feb. 28-March 6: Writing in an authentic voice

We sometimes get requests to run letters with multiple signers....

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Third eye: Relief after clean chit and model code concerns

Rajeev Rai, SP national secretary and first-time Lok Sabha MP, has been cleared by the parliamentary committee on office...

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The problem is not Barça

1. Barça is one night away from the Copa del Rey final, two knockout rounds away from the Champions League final, and ...

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CNPP, Civil society groups demand resignation of minister of power over electricity crisis

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations, CNCSOs, ha...

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Migration tipped to plummet as post-COVID visas set to expire

A key election issue is high immigration levels, but new research says these will plunge. That’s in addition to fallin...

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Trump Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russian Oil If Ukraine Cease-Fire Fails

Trump said he'd impose sanctions 'if Russia and I are unable to make a deal on stopping the bloodshed in Ukraine, and if...

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3/30: Face the Nation

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Major Garrett speaks to UAW president Shawn Fain as the Trump admi...

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Disciplined and confident PM has Dutton needing a narrative with hope

Labor’s start to the federal election campaign is in stark contrast to Anthony Albanese’s performance in 2022, and h...

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What the major parties avoid could be as important as what gets their focus

A Dutton government would no doubt be very different from the Albanese government, but the differences being debated are...

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Generous perks for political staffers in cost-of-living election

For political staffers-turned-campaigners, the election goodies have long been baked in....

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After months in the doldrums, the government has its mojo back, right when it was really needed

Despite the good news in the latest Resolve Political Monitor, it is a strange world when Labor finds comfort in any pol...

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Escape artist — Harry Houdini in Ireland

Houdini confided to his wife Bess that his Belfast performance of 1909 was the toughest of his career to date...

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Transcript: Sue Gordon and Frank McKenzie on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sue Gordon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence in f...

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Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, that aired on "Face the Nat...

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New Mexico Republican HQ looks like bomb site after arson attack and 'KKK' message

Images circulating on social media show severe damage to the front of the New Mexico Republican headquarters after an ar...

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Trump revokes Repsol and other oil companies' permits to export crude oil from Venezuela.

US President Donald Trump has notified partners of the Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA, including Repsol, that he has...

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Transcript: UAW president Shawn Fain on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025

The following is the full transcript of an interview with Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers, that aired on "F...

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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit against state, Denver energy standards for large buildings

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn regulations for achieving energy reductions in large b...

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Race against time to find earthquake survivors in Myanmar and Thailand

Nearly three days after the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, efforts to rescue survivors from under the rubbl...

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Catalonia's energy dependence

In the midst of the debate on European strategic autonomy, it turns out that Catalonia is a heavily energy-dependent cou...

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Trump admin’s Signal leak shows ‘profound’ risk of uncontrolled communications: former intelligence official

Sue Gordon, former principal deputy national intelligence director, said the Trump administration needs to deal with any...