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Ontario Lifts Tuition Freeze at Public Universities
The move will allow the schools to raise tuition for the first time since 2019 as part of a broader plan to boost funding for higher education in the Canadian province.
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Senate Democrats block DHS funding over immigration tactics, ensuring shutdown
Though Department of Homeland Security almost certain to shutter at midnight Friday, ICE largely unaffected Democrats in the US Senate have blocked a funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid ongoing fury over the Trump administration ’s crackdown and the deaths of two people in Minneapolis. Thursday’s vote means that the department is almost certain to shut down at midnight Friday evening, affecting a range of services yet largely leaving the Immigration and Customs ...
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California to launch investigation over delayed response to wildfire in Altadena
Civil rights inquiry will assess whether LA county fire department discriminated while responding to 2025 fires The California department of justice has launched a civil rights investigation into whether Los Angeles county discriminated against the predominantly Black community of west Altadena when responding to last year’s Eaton fire. The investigation will assess whether the fire response resulted in a “disparate impact” on west Altadena based on race, age or disability. Continue reading...
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Iran fortifies underground complex near nuclear site, satellite images show
The activity comes at a time of heightened tensions as talks between Iranian and US officials continue over Iran's nuclear programme.
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How Europe Woke Up to Trump
European leaders are wondering if they can ever trust the U.S. again.
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Irishman held by ICE was issued warrant over 2009 drug offense in Ireland
Seamus Culleton has been held for five months despite having valid work permit and being married to US national An Irish court apparently issued a warrant for the arrest of the Irish man currently embroiled in controversy with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ), which has been ramping up detentions and activity around the United States since last year. Seamus Culleton has spent five months in US custody and faces deportation despite having a valid work permit in a case that has at...
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Police visited home of Tumbler Ridge suspect multiple times over mental health concerns
Canadian authorities seized firearms from the residence approximately two years ago but later returned them Police have said they were called on multiple occasions to the home of the teenage suspect behind one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings after concerns were raised regarding mental health problems and weapons. Six people, including a teacher and five children, were killed in a school shooting on Tuesday in the western Canadian town of Tumbler Ridge. About 25 other people were injure...
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Europe’s Leaders Gather At Munich Summit, Reeling From Trump’s Criticism
Officials gather on Friday for Europe’s biggest annual security summit, where a speech by Vice President JD Vance last year started an unraveling of trans-Atlantic relations.
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Chloe Kim, once a teenage phenom, loses to a new one.
Kim was upset in heavy snow by a new star, 17-year-old, Choi Gaon of South Korea, in the women’s halfpipe.
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Israeli Army Reservists Are Suspected of Using Inside Knowledge to Bet
The authorities said several reservists and a civilian were arrested, and two were charged, after an investigation into the use of classified information to bet on military operations.
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IOC criticised for selling Nazi-era Olympics T-shirt
The International Olympic Committee defends the T-shirt as being part of its Heritage Collection, celebrating styles from all editions of the Games.
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Mexico sends aid to Cuba as Sheinbaum walks diplomatic tightrope with US
Much-needed supplies but no oil arrive on navy ships as Trump stokes island nation’s economic crisis As the sun came up on a flat calm Florida Straits, two ships arrived off the port of Havana: the Isla Holbox, a squat logistics ship, followed by the more aggressive looking Papaloapan, whose bow ramp gave the appearance of a large beetle. The two Mexican navy ships docked on Thursday laden with humanitarian aid as part of Mexico ’s efforts to support Cuba amid a deepening crisis exacerbated b...
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El Niño May Be Back This Summer, Bringing Drought and Floods
The powerful weather pattern is expected to shift into gear again around June, NOAA said, though its strength this time remains a question.
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NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
Exclusive: in 2025 briefing to Wes Streeting, officials warned reputation of tech firm behind US ICE operations would hinder rollout of data system in UK Health officials fear Palantir’s reputation will hinder the delivery of a “vital” £330m NHS contract, according to briefings seen by the Guardian, sparking fresh calls for the deal to be scrapped. In 2023, ministers selected Palantir, a US surveillance technology company that also works for the Israeli military and Donald Trump’s ICE operati...
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Church of England General Synod halts work on LGBTQ+ equality
Progressive Christians speak of pain and anger as issue is put in deep freeze after London meeting • The General Synod debate on equal marriages – a timeline The hopes of progressive Christians in the Church of England have suffered a big blow after years of bitter and divisive debate, with the C of E’s ruling body agreeing to halt work on LGBTQ+ equality. At a meeting in London on Thursday, the General Synod backed a document from bishops concluding that consensus between conservative and li...
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Australia politics live: Liberals prepare for leadership vote; Albanese to mark 18th anniversary of national apology
Angus Taylor expected to defeat Sussan Ley. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The leadership spill is the culmination of a string of disasters in the recent weeks, writes Josh Butler this morning, which revealed fundamental disunity in Coaltion ranks. These included the Nationals splitting from the Coalition (again) on the Bondi day of mourning, Ley’s critics were seen meeting in Melbourne on the day of Liberal MP Katie Allen’s funeral, Tayl...
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Judge blocks US military from demoting Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video
After the retired Navy captain told servicemembers they don't have to obey illegal orders, Defence Secretary Hegseth moved to cut his rank.
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Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health
The White House calls it the largest deregulation in US history, but environmentalists say it will prove costly for Americans.
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Labour and Reform candidates clash over women feeling threatened by far-right rhetoric
Angeliki Stogia tells Matthew Goodwin, who turned up to event with security, ‘women are scared to leave the house’ Labour and Reform candidates came head-to-head at a hustings in Greater Manchester for the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Labour’s candidate saying women in the constituency were scared to leave the house because of her rival’s rhetoric. Angeliki Stogia hit out at Reform’s Matt Goodwin , who arrived at the offices of the Manchester Evening News, which was hosting the event, w...
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US judge blocks Hegseth’s bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
Judge reprimands defense secretary over attempt to reduce Arizona senator’s military rank and pension A US judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly’s retired military rank and pension pay because he urged troops to reject unlawful orders. The preliminary ruling by Richard Leon, a George W Bush appointee, is the latest setback for Donald Trump in his campaign of vengeance against perceived political enemies, which has drawn opposition from judges across the ideol...
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