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USA

Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada

President-elect Donald Trump frequently threatened during his campaign that he would impose tariffs on multiple countries, citing concerns on illegal immigration and drugs.

Italy

G7 in Italy: Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East dominate priorities

The summit in Italy is the first since Donald Trump's re-election to the White House and the last under an Italian presidency.

Health news

Bird flu: Canada teenager hospitalised with country's first human case

This marked "the first detection of a presumed human case" of H5 in Canada, authorities in British Columbia said.

Business

Week ahead: A look forward to what might be moving the markets

This week, several key trends are capturing investors' attention, including eurozone economic activity, central bank rate decisions, and major companies' quarterly earnings.

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Experiences

How it feels to ride Canada's 45-hour long train

This 45-hour train ride takes you to the polar bear capital of the world.

Culture news

Stolen 'iconic' Winston Churchill print found in Italy

An original print of one of Winston Churchill’s most iconic portraits has been discovered in Italy after it disappeared in Canada two years ago.

Business

Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles

In alignment with the US, Canada announced a 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including those produced by Tesla. Tesla’s shares fell by 3% on Monday in response to the news.

Green News

Wildfires made three times more likely due to climate change

Around 3.9 million square kilometres of land were burnt globally during last year’s fire season.

Green News

Olympics outfitter Lululemon accused of greenwashing in France

Campaigners are calling on the popular leggings maker to drop its "misleading" ‘Be Planet’ ad campaign.

Climate

Canada's 2023 wildfires spewed more emissions than 647 million cars

The devastating fires lasted for months and burned an area bigger than the size of Norway.

Cuba

Cubans line up in Havana to board Russian military warship

A fleet of Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean.

Art

Canada pavilion gives the stage to Venice’s UNESCO heritage seed beads

Perline di conteria, or seed beads, were produced in Murano from the 15th century and became a coveted currency for Venice’s global trade in the centuries that followed. Artist Kapwani Kiwanga explores their pivotal role in history and their “complex legacy".

World News

North Americans elated by total solar eclipse

The next total eclipse will be on 12 August 2026 and will cover large areas of the northern hemisphere.

Tech News

Four Canadian school boards sue Snapchat, TikTok, and Meta

The school boards sued the tech companies for disrupting students' education.

Gaza

Sweden and Canada resume funding UN agency for Palestinian refugees

Sweden and Canada will resume aid payments to UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

United Kingdom

Cancer treatment in UK lags behind other countries, study says

People in Norway and Australia started chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the fastest amount of time.

World News

US and EU hit Russia with more sanctions over Alexei Navalny's death

The opposition activist died last week in an Arctic penal colony and it's also the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

United Kingdom

Britain's post-Brexit trade talks with Canada break down over dairy

The two nations have put a halt to their trade discussions after they couldn’t come to an agreement over dairy products.

Football Now

FIFA World Cup 2026: A look ahead to an historic tournament

In partnership with Media City

FIFA are set to announce the host venue for the final on February 4th

Travel News

Passengers sleep in military digs after flight makes emergency landing

One passenger reported that the night in the barracks 'clouded' his trip.