The U.S. buys electricity from Canada. Now it's a focus of the trade war

Bodycam footage from the Ohio State Patrol reveals DeShawn Leeth, 30, attacking a trooper after a rollover crash on April 4, 2025, before stealing the patrol car and later being shot dead by Pennsylvania State Police. The incident escalated after Leeth pushed the officer while shouting threats, leading to a physical confrontation where the officer sustained minor injuries. Leeth, a community leader and executive director of a nonprofit for at-risk youth, had a prior criminal...

New polling indicates that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could achieve a majority government amid a significant electoral shift, with Labor leading at 54.5% compared to the Coalition's 45.5%. The Coalition has experienced a 9% drop in its primary vote since February, particularly in Victoria, where its support has plummeted by 11%. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, while campaigning at the Easter show, addressed concerns from dairy farmers about low milk prices, signaling the challenges facing his...

The Pentagon announced that the United States will reduce its troop presence in Syria by approximately half, bringing the number to less than 1,000 in the coming months as part of efforts against the Islamic State (IS) group. Despite significant defeats of IS in the region, the group remains a threat, prompting continued US military action. The reduction follows President Trump's long-standing skepticism regarding US involvement in Syria, as the nation plans to end its...

MONTREAL — Liberal candidate Alexandra Mendès invited Xixi Li, head of two organizations under investigation by the RCMP for allegedly operating a secret Chinese police station, to a campaign event, causing concern within the Liberal party. Li, who leads the Service à la Famille Chinoise du Grand Montréal and the Centre Sino-Québec de la Rive-Sud, has denied the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against the RCMP, which is investigating claims of foreign state-supported intimidation...

SummaryThe UK Prime Minister has announced that pubs in England and Wales will be permitted to remain open until 1am on 9 May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. This decision aims to encourage the public to come together and celebrate this significant historical event. The extended hours will allow drinkers to continue their celebrations into the early hours of the morning. Full Article

NewsFeedThe 2025 World Press Photo of the Year honors a moving portrait of nine-year-old Mahmoud Ajjour, a Gaza amputee who lost both arms due to an Israeli airstrike. Captured by Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times, the image highlights Ajjour's resilience as he shares his journey of rebuilding his life and his aspiration to return home in an interview with Al Jazeera. This recognition sheds light on the profound impact of...