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Sunak's Brexit deal clears Commons vote despite Tory revolt

Sunak's Brexit deal clears Commons vote despite Tory revolt

LONDON (AP) — British lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Wednesday in favor of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's deal with the European Union to rewrite the post-Brexit rules on Northern Ireland trade.
Under oath, Boris Johnson denies he lied over 'partygate'

Under oath, Boris Johnson denies he lied over 'partygate'

LONDON (AP) — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson insisted “hand on heart” Wednesday that he never lied to lawmakers about rule-breaking government parties during the COVID-19 pandemic, mounting a robust defense at a hearing that could damage
N.S. raises to $25 million the maximum fine Nova Scotia Power can be charged

N.S. raises to $25 million the maximum fine Nova Scotia Power can be charged

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is increasing to $25 million from $1 million the maximum allowable fine that Nova Scotia Power can be charged after outages.

Missouri House passes bill to allow sports gambling

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill to legalize sports gambling in Missouri passed the state House speedily on Tuesday, but the measure's prospects in the Senate are far less certain.
Canada needs 300,000 new rental units to avoid gap quadrupling by 2026: report

Canada needs 300,000 new rental units to avoid gap quadrupling by 2026: report

TORONTO — Canada's rental housing shortage will quadruple to 120,000 units by 2026 without a significant boost in stock, Royal Bank of Canada said in a report Wednesday.
Sen. Scott poised to give 2024 'political update' to donors

Sen. Scott poised to give 2024 'political update' to donors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is inching ever closer to a presidential bid in 2024, scheduling his latest swing through early-voting states before returning home afterward to give donors a “political update.
Republicans invoke Soros to steer narrative on Trump probe

Republicans invoke Soros to steer narrative on Trump probe

NEW YORK (AP) — As former President Donald Trump braces for a potential indictment related to hush money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 campaign, Republicans blasting the case as politically motivated are blaming a frequent target : Geor

Officer shot in German police raids on suspected extremists

BERLIN (AP) — German investigators carried out raids on Wednesday related to an alleged coup plot involving supporters of a far-right movement, authorities said. A police officer was shot in the arm during one of the searches.
Ontario to include new 10 per cent income tax credit for manufacturing

Ontario to include new 10 per cent income tax credit for manufacturing

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Ontario manufacturers would be able to get up to $2 million a year through a new tax credit the government is proposing in its upcoming budget.
Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse country joining NATO

Swedish lawmakers vote to endorse country joining NATO

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish lawmakers overwhelmingly voted Wednesday in favor of Sweden joining NATO , signing off on the country's membership along with the required legislation.