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Around 80,000 Canadians in the Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict: Global Affairs

Around 80,000 Canadians in the Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict: Global Affairs

There are approximately 3,500 Canadians in Iran and another 6,700 in Israel amid an escalating conflict between the two countries, Global Affairs Canada says, as some of them are stuck in the region or worried about relatives caught in the crossfire.
Scattering of protesters, empty sites, on second and final day of G7 leaders summit

Scattering of protesters, empty sites, on second and final day of G7 leaders summit

CALGARY — More than 50 Sikh protesters continued their demonstration Tuesday outside Calgary city hall on the second and final day of the G7 leaders’ summit.
Bank of Canada weighed June rate cut — but trade uncertainty kept it on hold

Bank of Canada weighed June rate cut — but trade uncertainty kept it on hold

OTTAWA — New meeting records show the Bank of Canada's top decisionmakers were weighing an interest rate cut earlier this month but didn't feel like they knew enough about how the tariff dispute with the United States would unfold to pull the trigger
Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States

Montreal invests $100K to lure research talent seeking to escape United States

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal is investing $100,000 to lure scientists and researchers who want to leave the United States. In a news release, Mayor Valérie Plante says the "current situation" in the U.S.
Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

Kurek looks to leave mark on Canada with bill to add a new national symbol

OTTAWA — Outgoing Conservative MP Damien Kurek is looking to leave his mark in Parliament by pushing for the adoption of a national livestock brand as one of Canada's symbols.
Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would 'waste time'

Trump says he won't call Minnesota Gov. Walz after lawmaker shootings because it would 'waste time'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday ruled out calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers , saying that to do so would “waste time.
Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million in income last year for her memoir, 'Lovely One'

Ketanji Brown Jackson reports $2 million in income last year for her memoir, 'Lovely One'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson received more than $2 million last year for her best-selling memoir, “Lovely One,” according to her annual financial disclosure, released Tuesday.
Masked men tried to steal vehicle from Ontario Premier Doug Ford's home, he says

Masked men tried to steal vehicle from Ontario Premier Doug Ford's home, he says

TORONTO — Masked men tried to steal a vehicle overnight from Doug Ford's home, the Ontario premier said Tuesday as part of a rant that covered bail reform, "weak-kneed judges," and a desire to fundraise for a man charged after allegedly firing a gun
Canadian Grand Prix signs Formula One contract extension through 2035

Canadian Grand Prix signs Formula One contract extension through 2035

MONTREAL — The Canadian Grand Prix is staying on the Formula One calendar until at least 2035.
Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving his 11-year bribery sentence

Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving his 11-year bribery sentence

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez arrived at a federal prison on Tuesday to begin serving an 11-year sentence for accepting bribes of gold and cash and acting as an agent of Egypt.