Retail sales slumped 0.9% in January, down much more than expected

During a press conference, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre highlighted a report from Policy Horizons warning that many Canadians may face downward social mobility by 2040, describing it as depicting a potential economic depression and rising costs. Policy Horizons, established in 1996, conducts strategic foresight to analyze future policy challenges and opportunities, emphasizing that the report presents hypothetical scenarios to prepare the government for various futures rather than making predictions. The report suggests a future where...

Emergency services respond to chemical leak in Greater ManchesterEmergency services were deployed to address a chemical and gas leak from a gas tanker HGV in Oldham, Greater Manchester, on Wednesday afternoon. Video footage shared on social media captured a luminous orange vapour rising from the tanker shortly after 3pm. The incident prompted a cleanup effort to mitigate the effects of the chemical reaction and ensure public safety. Full Article

On April 22, 2025, a militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, killed 26 tourists, marking the region's deadliest assault on civilians since 2000. In response, India has closed border crossings, suspended a water-sharing treaty, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh promised a strong military retaliation, likely targeting Pakistan, which has a history of responding to such actions. Analysts caution that while India may pursue military action to restore deterrence, the risks of escalation and miscalculation remain high,...

A dozen states, including Oregon and Connecticut, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to challenge its tariff policy, claiming it is unlawful and has caused chaos in the economy. The lawsuit contends that only Congress has the authority to impose tariffs, and the president's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is illegitimate, as it undermines constitutional order. In response, the White House asserted its...

Jordan has imposed a blanket ban on the Muslim Brotherhood, accusing the group of planning attacks, which may threaten the Islamic Action Front, its political arm. This decision follows the arrest of 16 individuals allegedly linked to the Brotherhood who were accused of plotting against national security. The ban reflects both internal and external pressures, including concerns over domestic unrest related to the Gaza conflict and a growing rift within the Brotherhood between moderate and...

In his closing argument during the murder trial in Cayuga, Ontario, defence lawyer Scott Reid contended that there is insufficient evidence to prove that Brandi Stewart-Sperry collaborated with co-accused Randall McKenzie in the ambush and murder of OPP Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala. The trial has been ongoing for over a month, focusing on the events surrounding the police officer's death. Reid emphasized the lack of solid proof connecting Stewart-Sperry to the crime, raising doubts about the...