Jan 282021
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BERLIN—German industrial output suffered its steepest drop in August since April last year, due to supply chain disruptions that are holding back growth in Europe’s biggest economy and hitting the … -
ZURICH—Credit Suisse is looking to recoup the external costs it is incurring to recover money for investors in … -
COPENHAGEN—Denmark said on Thursday three Danish women, who were evacuated from Syrian detention camps along with their 14 … -
Greenpeace has lost a legal bid to have the UK Government’s decision to allow BP to drill for … -
Investors raised short bets on most Asian emerging currencies, a fortnightly Reuters poll found, as a slew of … -
LONDON—Britain’s competition regulator has scrapped its action against Ryanair and British Airways over their failure to offer refunds … -
BRUSSELS—DuckDuckGo and three other search engine rivals to Google on Thursday urged EU lawmakers to take action against … -
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been criticised by conservative think tanks and business leaders for making “vacuous” … -
Finish health authorities have paused the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine on Oct. 7 for men under the … -
Israel is moving towards tightening the rights of vaccinated citizens by adding booster shots to its COVID-19 “green … -
Council tax in Britain may need to rise by up to 5 percent a year for the next … -
U.S. stock index futures bounced on Thursday after a temporary truce in the debt-ceiling standoff in Congress relieved … -
TOKYO—The Bank of Japan (BOJ) offered on Thursday its gloomiest view on regional economies in more than a … -
Britain’s infrastructure will be able to get enough gas into the country to see it through the winter—and … -
Air New Zealand Ltd. is operating less than one-third of its usual domestic capacity due to tough COVID-19 … -
KYIV—Ukrainian inflation probably accelerated further in September, fuelled by rocketing gas prices on external markets, but it may … -
STOCKHOLM—Northvolt plans to invest $750 million expanding its laboratory facility in Sweden, a top executive said, to meet … -
LONDON—The dollar held close to a 14-month high against the euro on Thursday, as a surge in energy … -
LONDON—Oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, extending losses from the previous session, as the United States said it … -
European stocks rallied on Thursday, as easing oil and gas prices offered relief to investors worried about runaway … -
LONDON—World stock markets got their foot back on the gas on Thursday as hopes grew that Washington could … -
A leading witness in the United States Justice Department’s case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been jailed … -
Western Australia (WA) is trailing behind the rest of Australia in its uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine despite … -
Shipments of Australian coal that have been stranded in Chinese ports for months have finally been unloaded as … -
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has revealed that he is visiting Taiwan with the hopes of ending … -
MANAGUA, Nicaragua—One member of an Indigenous community in Nicaragua was killed and three others were missing after assailants … -
WASHINGTON—John Sopko, the U.S. special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction, said on Wednesday his office would look into …
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LOS LLANOS DE ARIDANE, Canary Islands—A volcano that has already destroyed nearly 1,000 buildings on a Spanish island increased its explosive power Tuesday, roaring louder and spewing thicker lava out … -
Five people have been arrested after former Tory party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith was allegedly assaulted by … -
PARIS—European states will, within days, announce measures to apply pressure on London to abide by Brexit agreements sealed … -
Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday dismissed the suggestion that misogyny should be made a hate crime. The … -
SYDNEY—Australia’s trade surplus unexpectedly grew to a record in August as strength in liquefied natural gas and coal … -
BERLIN—Germany’s services sector activity continued to grow strongly in September, but the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic lost … -
LONDON—Business growth across Europe remained strong last month but elevated inflationary pressures put a dent in demand while … -
LONDON—The U.S. dollar edged back toward a one-year high versus major peers on Tuesday ahead of a key … -
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday, extending gains triggered during the previous session after the OPEC+ oil producing consortium … -
MILAN—World shares steadied near lows on Tuesday as worries that rising oil prices will feed inflationary pressures appeared … -
Spending on PCR tests in Wuhan soared several months before the first official reporting of COVID-19 cases in … -
BANGKOK—Thailand’s government is in talks with Merck & Co to buy 200,000 courses of its experimental antiviral pill … -
The White House has expressed concern over China’s “provocative” military behavior towards Taiwan after Beijing sent 56 fighter jets into … -
JERUSALEM/NICOSIA—Israel accused Iran on Monday of orchestrating an attempted attack against Israelis in Cyprus after police on the … -
BERLIN—Germany would reject any Iranian demands for the United States to release frozen Iranian assets as a condition … -
MADRID—Spain’s rescue service and the crew of a yacht rescued 14 people off the Spanish Balearic island of … -
Malaysia on Monday summoned the Chinese ambassador for the second time since June to “protest” the presence of … -
WASHINGTON—Regardless of whether International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva was to blame for changes to World Bank …
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Teenager Mu Ends Long American Wait for 800 Meters Gold
TOKYO—Athing Mu of the United States won the gold medal in the Olympic women’s 800 meters final on Tuesday, her country’s first victory in the event in more than half …
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Federal prosecutors are seeking to retry a former University of Tennessee researcher accused of hiding his relationship … -
Only about 25 percent of staff in one government department are currently in the office on any one … -
SAITAMA, Japan—Luka Doncic and Slovenia need one win for a medal in their Olympic basketball debut. Wins are … -
BAGHDAD—The United States is returning more than 17,000 ancient artifacts looted and smuggled out of Iraq after the … -
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday met with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in Downing Street, promising support … -
TOKYO—Defending champions Brazil reached the final of the men’s Olympic football competition on Tuesday, beating Mexico 4–1 on … -
Scotland will ditch most remaining pandemic restrictions on Aug. 9, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Sturgeon told … -
Ministers have abandoned plans for an “amber watchlist” as Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised to keep travel rules … -
The third wave of COVID-19 hospital admissions in England may have peaked, new figures suggest. A total of … -
DUBLIN—Five Roman Catholic bishops from Ireland’s 22 dioceses are set to defy COVID-19 restrictions after instructing local parishes … -
VILNIUS, Lithuania—Lithuania has ordered its border guards to turn away, by force if needed, migrants attempting to enter … -
TOKYO—The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday it was waiting for a report later in the day … -
KYIV, Ukraine—A Belarusian activist living in exile in Ukraine was found hanged in a park near his home … -
Although inflation exceeded the Bank of Canada’s desired 3 percent ceiling in April, May, and June, both the … -
Canada is likely heading into a federal election this fall, but few ridings and few large issues are … -
Team USA advanced to the semifinals in the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, defeating Spain in men’s basketball in … -
Germany and the UK have both announced plans to offer a COVID-19 booster shot as soon as next … -
Under pressure from businesses and unions, the UK government has dialled down its COVID-19 app in order to … -
Tearful family members watched on as Team GB ruled the waves in Tokyo with sailors scooping double Olympic … -
By Entrepreneur Staff Pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Moderna will increase the price of their respective vaccines after adapting …
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US Volleyball Team Beats Italy in Full-Set Battle Despite Thompson’s Absence
TOKYO—The United States defeated Italy in a see-saw five-set battle at the Ariake Arena on Monday to finish on top in Pool B of the women’s volleyball preliminaries, overcoming the …
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The satisfaction rating of Prime Minister Boris Johnson among the Conservative grassroots took a nosedive in July, barely … -
DUNCAN, B.C.—Christmas tree growers in British Columbia say they are facing a brown holiday season due to the … -
BEIJING—Police in China said they have detained a 30-year-old Canadian man surnamed Wu on suspicion of committing rape, … -
BRUSSELS—EU antitrust regulators opened an in-depth investigation on Monday into Facebook’s acquisition of U.S. customer service startup Kustomer, … -
KASHIMA, Japan—Carli Lloyd, clutch in so many critical moments for the U.S. women’s soccer team, failed to connect … -
No traces of coronavirus were found in tests at four major railway stations and on intercity train services, … -
TOKYO—A Belarusian athlete at the center of an Olympic standoff with her own country walked into Poland’s embassy … -
TOKYO—Simone Biles will compete in Tuesday’s balance beam final, the last women’s event on the Tokyo Olympics gymnastics … -
MONTREAL =—Brendan Holt Dunn said he wanted to invoke the legacy of his great?great?grandfather, pioneering Quebec industrialist Sir … -
The International Olympic Committee is reviewing a gesture a Team USA silver medalist made on the podium, which … -
Commentary Is it time to change the name of British Columbia? An opinion article in The Tyee, an … -
Tens of thousands of jobs in the aviation sector are at risk unless the government further relaxes rules … -
Tributes have been paid to a “beautiful” 5-year-old boy found dead in a river in South Wales after … -
Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey’s digital payments platform, Square, announced on Monday that it entered a $39 billion … -
State governments have the power to legislate vaccine passports to protect their residents, according to Prime Minister Scott … -
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog on Monday charged a singer and prominent pro-democracy activist, Anthony Wong, with “corrupt …
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Samoa’s New Leader Confirms Scrapping of China-Funded Port
SYDNEY—The new prime minister of Samoa has confirmed she will cancel a China-backed port project. She hasn’t closed …
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LONDON—A man who accosted England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty in a London park pleaded guilty Friday to … -
DUESSELDORF, Germany—The fallout from Tuesday’s fatal blast at an industrial estate in western Germany did not contain any … -
LONDON—Major cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Friday it would wind down its futures and derivatives business across Europe, … -
The news came hard for the Aoudou Man family, always fearful of news about Islamist militant attacks in … -
A security guard who knifed cats to death in a string of attacks has been jailed for more … -
VATICAN CITY—A Vatican round table and online conference focused on combatting “vaccine hesitancy” by countering disinformation, but neglected … -
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has challenged the Government to match Wales by bringing forward the date on … -
TOKYO—With his Golden Slam bid over for at least another three years, Novak Djokovic rested his head on … -
The Israeli government announced it will offer a third shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to citizens over 60 … -
OTTAWA—A union representing about 9,000 Canadian Border Service Agency workers says its members’ employers have agreed to return … -
OTTAWA—Statistics Canada says the economy appears to have grown in the second quarter of the year despite two … -
PARIS—The phone of France’s finance minister Bruno Le Maire is currently being investigated to determine whether it has … -
ATHENS, Greece—A search and rescue operation is underway Friday near Greece’s island of Lesbos along the maritime border … -
WASHINGTON—Some 200 Afghans were set to begin new lives in the United States on Friday as an airlift … -
VALLETTA—An independent inquiry into the car bomb murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta found on …
Google App Charges Subject of New UK Legal Claim
Google “unfairly and excessively” charges people for digital purchases in its Play Store, a new legal action brought against the tech giant in the UK claims. The action is seeking …
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TOKYO—Belinda Bencic could become the first woman to clinch a singles tennis gold for Switzerland after she booked … -
MOSCOW—A Moscow court ordered Google on Thursday to pay a fine of 3 million rubles (roughly $41,000) for … -
BERLIN—A German federal court on Thursday faulted aspects of Facebook’s handling of “hate speech,” at least in the … -
Space flights and satellite launches can now “blast off” from UK soil after new regulations came into force, … -
A national Holocaust memorial centre will be built next to Parliament after a minister signed off on a … -
KARACHI, Pakistan—A Chinese national was shot and wounded in an attack in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi on Wednesday, … -
NAIROBI—Kenyan wildlife authorities said on Wednesday they had captured a lion that had wandered into a residential area … -
American Sunisa Lee became the new Olympic women’s all-around champion Thursday, following the stunning departure of her fellow Team … -
CALGARY—A return to a somewhat normal summer as COVID-19 restrictions are eased is putting a strain on Canada’s … -
KITAMAAT VILLAGE, B.C.—A powerful earthquake off Alaska Wednesday night triggered tsunami warnings and watches far across the Pacific … -
Team GB shooter Matt Coward-Holley’s bronze medal in the men’s trap at the Tokyo Olympics is an “incredible” … -
WASHINGTON—Democratic and Republican congressmen on July 28 introduced a bill that aims to revive an arm of the … -
A Liverpool fan who was injured at Hillsborough is the 97th person to be unlawfully killed in the … -
TOKYO—An American finished atop the podium in the women’s Olympic gymnastics all-around, just like always. Sunisa Lee became … -
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has said it is “unlikely” he will attend the Winter Olympics in Beijing …
Trump: Dems Have Made Once-Great Cities ‘Paradise for Criminals’
Police patrol in New York City’s Times Square after a shooting last month. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump blasted Democrats on Tuesday for turning U.S. cities into “a paradise for criminals.” Trump’s remarks citied the assault on ex-Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., in Oakland. [Full Story]
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- Sen. Roger Marshall: Fauci’s Mask Push Breeds Mistrust |
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Vatican Announces Criminal Charges for Financial Corruption and Money Laundering. Trial Begins Tuesday
VATICAN CITY— The Holy See has announced criminal charges against ten individuals—both clergy and laymen—in ongoing attempts to punish widespread financial corruption. Amongst the ten named in the July 3 …
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MUMBAI—Rescue teams in India were digging through thick sludge and debris on Monday to find over 60 people … -
BRUSSELS—The European Union on Monday urged all political actors in Tunisia to respect the country’s constitution and avoid … -
TOKYO—Japanese 13-year-old Momiji Nishiya clinched the Olympic title in the women’s street skateboarding competition on Monday, shedding tears … -
A UK court gave a community order to a care home worker convicted of the infanticide of her newborn daughter, … -
A new £48 million ($66 million) National Adoption Strategy has been launched to improve adoption services in England. … -
TORONTO—A survey from the Angus Reid Institute suggests that the pandemic has changed the way most Canadians think … -
OTTAWA—Mary Simon will be installed later this morning as the country’s new governor general and become the first … -
OTTAWA—An in-depth analysis by The Canadian Press of federal parties’ financing at the grassroots level shows Conservative candidates’ … -
VATICAN CITY—A cardinal who allegedly induced an underling to lie to prosecutors; brokers and lawyers who pulled a … -
CIA Director William Burns said last week that the Taliban is engaged in offensive operations across Afghanistan and … -
Heathrow has announced that its cumulative losses from the COVID-19 pandemic have hit £2.9 billion ($4 billion). Fewer than … -
Homes, roads, and Tube stations have been flooded while two London hospitals asked patients to stay away after … -
As the Chinese city of Zhengzhou mops up after recent severe flooding, locals are telling their stories of …
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Cars, Pavements Washed Away as Belgian Town Hit by Worst Floods in Decades
BRUSSELS—The southern Belgian town of Dinant was hit by the heaviest floods in decades on Saturday after a … -
More Than 250 Wildfires Continue to Burn in British Columbia
VANCOUVER—The BC Wildfire Service says there are 257 wildfires currently burning in the province. That’s one fewer than …
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Unmarked Residential School Graves: Pursuing the Truth Is of Utmost Importance
Commentary Over the last six weeks or so, popular newspapers in Canada and around the world have been …
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Wildfire Burns in Northeast Spain, Summer Camp Evacuated
BARCELONA, Spain—Firefighters in northeast Spain were battling a wildfire Sunday that has consumed over 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) …
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Lebanon Signs Deal to Sell Iraqi Fuel in Move to Ease Crisis
BEIRUT—Lebanon signed a deal Saturday to broker Iraqi fuel sales in hopes of alleviating a crippling financial and …
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To Solve Homelessness, the Underlying Reasons Must Be Addressed
Commentary The scenes were shocking as activists clashed with police officers who were dismantling a homeless encampment in …
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Putin Says Russian Navy Can Carry out ‘Unpreventable Strike’ If Needed
MOSCOW—The Russian navy can detect any enemy and launch an “unpreventable strike” if needed, President Vladimir Putin said …
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Games People Play: A Marriage of Majors and the Olympics
YOKOHAMA, Japan—Getting ready to reach softball’s peak and make her Olympic debut, Janie Reed was on a training …
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Russians Top Biles, Americans in Gymnastics Qualifying
TOKYO—The trouble started early. A step out of bounds on floor exercise here. A short landing there. Over …
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Team USA Stunned With First Olympics Basketball Loss in 2 Decades
The United States’ men’s Olympic basketball team—historically the best during the contest—suffered its first loss in nearly 20 …
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Thousands Run Through London in First Mass 10K Since Lockdown Was Lifted
Thousands of runners have taken to the streets of London for their first mass 10k since lockdown restrictions …
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Man, Woman, Boy Die After Getting Into Difficulty in Scottish Lake
A man, woman, and child have died and a seven-year-old boy is fighting for his life after getting …
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2 Turkish Soldiers Killed in North Syria; 2 Others Wounded
ISTANBUL—Two Turkish soldiers were killed and two others were wounded in an attack in northern Syria, Turkey’s defense …
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Report: UK Military Failing to Protect Women From Abuse
LONDON—Around two-thirds of female veterans in the British armed forces have experienced bullying, harassment, or discrimination in their …
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Protests Rage Across Europe as Lockdown, Vaccination Mandates Start
Anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine-passport protests erupted across Europe on July 24, according to media photos and videos. Thousands upon …
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International Passengers at Pearson Airport May Have to Line up by Vaccination Status
TORONTO—International travellers arriving at Canada’s largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their …
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Peaty Sheds Moustache but Wins by Much More Than a Whisker
TOKYO—World record holder and defending champion Adam Peaty shaved his moustache but won, as usual, by much more …
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Bus Swerves Off Road in Croatia; 10 Killed, 44 Injured
ZAGREB, Croatia—A bus swerved off a highway and crashed in Croatia early Sunday, killing 10 people and injuring …
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UK Taxpayers to Face COVID Bill for Decades to Come, MPs Warn
Taxpayers will be facing the costs of COVID-19 for decades while an inquiry will not come quickly enough …
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Mother Looks for Missing Daughter as Death Toll for China Floods in Question
It’s been four agonizing days for Lu’s mother, whose 18-year-old daughter is now missing after devastating floods swept …
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Let’s Welcome the Brisbane Olympics for the Right Reasons
Commentary On the recent morning after the International Olympic Committee named Brisbane as the host city of the …
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Australia Wins Gold, Sets World Record in Women’s 4×100 Freestyle Relay
TOKYO—Australia has won the gold medal in the women’s 4×100 freestyle relay at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday …
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Turkey Rescues 37 People From Sunken Migrant Boat: Ministry
ISTANBUL—Thirty-seven people have been rescued from a migrant boat with 45 people on board that sank south of Turkey, and Turkish naval ships and an aircraft are continuing search and …
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TOKYO—Mixed-race Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka on Friday lit the Olympic cauldron to mark the formal start of … -
The UK government has extended the exemption from self-isolation to around 10,000 “critical” workers amid scenes of empty … -
OTTAWA—Canada’s incoming governor general has had her first audience with the Queen. Mary Simon will be sworn in … -
BAKU—An Azerbaijan court late on Thursday sentenced 13 members of Armenia’s armed forces to six years in prison, … -
Europe’s medicines regulator on Friday recommended approving the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12- to 17-year olds, … -
OTTAWA—The military officer who previously oversaw Canada’s vaccine rollout campaign says his reputation has been “irreparably tarnished” by … -
Israeli health officials on Thursday reported that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is just 39 percent effective in preventing infections … -
ATHENS, Greece—Greek authorities say a search and rescue operation is continuing off the coast of the southern island … -
KYIV—The International Olympic Committee has corrected a map on the Tokyo Olympics website after Ukraine protested about the … -
Australia is waiting for the decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee that could put the Great Barrier … -
The Greater Sydney outbreak of the CCP virus has burst Australia’s travel bubble with New Zealand (NZ), with … -
Popular Australian sportswear label Lorna Jane has been fined $5 million by Australia’s Federal Court for falsely claiming … -
ROME—Italy will soon require people to have passes reflecting their health status to access gyms, museums, movie theaters, …
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Heavy Rain Forecast to Hit German Flood Regions Over Weekend
BONN, Germany—Germany’s national weather service said Thursday that regions hit by deadly floods last week could see more heavy rain this weekend. The DWD weather service said localized storms were … -
A number of Tory MPs said they would boycott the Conservative Party conference this year as the conference … -
ROME—A public bus on the Italian vacation island of Capri crashed through a guardrail and landed on a … -
Eric Clapton said on Wednesday that he will refuse to perform at venues where proof of vaccination against … -
MPs may not get a comprehensive vote on the introduction of coronavirus vaccine passports for entry into nightclubs, … -
OTTAWA—A New Democrat MP’s request for documents related to a new regulator that will handle child pornography and … -
TORONTO—Canadians are expressing frustration at still being unable to drive across the border to the U.S. for a … -
Hungary plans to hold a referendum on legislation that limits schools’ teaching about homosexuality and transgender issues late … -
WARSAW—Poland’s justice minister said on Wednesday it was not possible to comply with a ruling by the top … -
KYIV—Ukraine has started official consultations with the European Union and Germany about Nord Stream 2, Foreign Minister Dmytro … -
LONDON—British Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said on Thursday the European Union had been inflexible over renegotiating the Northern …
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The federal government’s plan to buy back newly banned guns will cost a lot more than its initial estimates, says a tax advocacy group. “The cost could be hundreds of … -
A new major rift has emerged between the UK and the European Union concerning the post-Brexit relationship over … -
BAGHDAD—A suicide bomber killed at least 35 people and wounded dozens in a crowded market in the Sadr … -
LONDON/SINGAPORE—”I’ve seen grown men cry,” says Captain Tejinder Singh, who hasn’t set foot on dry land in more … -
As the trend of removing symbols of Canada’s past and renaming buildings and streets grows, historians warn of … -
PARIS—The cell phones of French President Emmanuel Macron and 15 members of the French government may have been … -
LONDON—London’s High Court on Tuesday ruled that Britain acted lawfully over its so-called traffic lights system for travellers … -
The UK government plans to make full CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus vaccination the condition of entry to … -
Lobbying rules were “insufficient” in the face of David Cameron’s bidding on behalf of failed finance firm Greensill … -
Boris Johnson said he no longer believed “all this NHS overwhelmed stuff” as he resisted imposing England’s second … -
OTTAWA — Parliament’s legal expert says the Liberal government waded into uncharted territory when it decided to delay … -
BEIJING—China’s sweeping regulatory action against internet giants such as ride-hailing firm Didi Global Inc, which has sent chills … -
TOKYO—Britain said on Tuesday it would permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters after its Queen Elizabeth aircraft … -
MOSCOW—President Vladimir Putin inspected a prototype of a new Sukhoi fifth-generation fighter jet on Tuesday that Russia unveiled … -
Temperatures are set to soar to sweltering highs this week after the Met Office issued an unprecedented heat … -
People continued to risk making the perilous journey across the English Channel to the UK on Tuesday, with … -
BERLIN—Austria’s Supreme Court has questioned the legal basis on which Facebook collects user data and referred key issues … -
Downing Street said it is “crucial” that people self-isolate when they are “pinged” as a contact by the … -
LONDON—EasyJet plans to fly 60 percent of its pre-pandemic capacity in July-September as a travel recovery takes hold … -
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan will exchange representative offices with Lithuania, the self-governed island said Tuesday, in a breakthrough for its … -
At least 160 properties have been ordered to evacuate as an aggressive wildfire burns in the south Okanagan. … -
Scientists have already started looking for new vaccine candidates for the CCP virus as the mRNA vaccines, such …
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PARIS—France’s competition regulator fined Google 500 million euros ($592 million) on Tuesday for failing to negotiate in good faith with French publishers in a dispute over payments for their news. … -
Authorities in South Africa said that rioting and looting continued on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to … -
REGINA—Premier Scott Moe says Ottawa has rejected Saskatchewan’s plan for replacing the federal carbon price with one of … -
A federal government lawsuit against the Speaker of the House to prevent the disclosure of sensitive documents has … -
MADRID—Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares called on Cuba on Tuesday to immediately release Camila Acosta, a journalist … -
No domestic train operators or major bus and coach firms will require passengers to wear face coverings on … -
TOKYO—Four U.S. and British men working for a power company contracted for the Tokyo Olympics were arrested on … -
LONDON—A specialist London court will decide whether a long-awaited multi-billion pound class action against some of the world’s … -
Flash floods have caused travel chaos in the capital as a number of London train and tube stations … -
BRUSSELS—EU finance ministers are set to adopt the recovery plans of 12 EU states on Tuesday, including those …
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South Africa Deploys Army to Quell Unrest Linked to Zuma Jailing
JOHANNESBURG—South Africa deployed soldiers on Monday to quell violence that erupted in the wake of former president Jacob … -
The Government is taking steps to ban another white supremacist group in the UK. The Home Secretary wants … -
LONDON—Trading volumes at major cryptocurrency exchanges fell by more than 40 percent in June, research showed on Monday, … -
Amazon said its online stores had returned to normal services after a global outage disrupted shopping on its … -
All legal restrictions in England related to COVID-19 except self-isolation will end as of July 19, the government … -
HONG KONG—Hong Kong’s national security police on July 12 arrested five more people in relation to an alleged … -
Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion is a top issue for many Canadian universities, but an outspoken professor says … -
Lord Rothermere is considering a bid to make the owner of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, and … -
CANNES, France—Featuring Anne Frank’s imaginary friend Kitty as its guiding force, a new animated film presented at the … -
OTTAWA—The federal government is setting new guidelines that work national security considerations into funding criteria for university research. … -
President Joe Biden on Monday said the Cuban communist regime should respect the rights of its people amid … -
MILAN—Italy’s hopes of producing its own COVID-19 vaccine were given a boost on Monday when local biotech firm … -
BUDAPEST—Hungary has offered to buy Budapest Airport from its foreign shareholders, part of an effort to take it … -
CHISINAU, Moldova—A pro-reform party seeking closer ties for Moldova with the European Union has won a clear majority … -
New Scotland Yard said it will investigate after three players from the England football team received racial abuse … -
SOFIA, Bulgaria—Bulgaria’s early election ended without a clear winner, the central electoral commission said on Monday with 95 …
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University Courses, T-Shirts, and Vodka: Drop ‘Romantic Notions’ of Communism, Says Victims of Communism Advocate
Canadians should be cautious about embracing “romantic notions” of Marxism or communism, a political ideology and system responsible … -
Member of the Stockwell Six ‘Vindicated’ After 1972 Conviction Overturned
A member of the “Stockwell Six,” who was jailed on the word of a corrupt police officer nearly … -
Government Defeats Attempts to Remove Protest Curbs From Controversial Reforms
Attempts to scrap controversial curbs on protests have been rejected by Government MPs. Opposition MPs led efforts to … -
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Victim of Oxford Circus Murder Named
The Metropolitan Police has named the victim of a fatal knife attack in Central London on Thursday. Sixty-year-old Stephen Dempsey was … -
Queen Victoria Is Not Hitler or Stalin, and It Mat
Commentary When people vandalize a statue, for instance of Queen Victoria, I confess to a malevolent urge to … -
Belarus Sentences Former Presidential Contender to 14 Years
KYIV, Ukraine—The Supreme Court in Belarus on Tuesday sentenced a former contender in the 2020 presidential race to … -
Woman With Down’s Syndrome To Challenge Abortion Law at the High Court
A woman with Down’s syndrome is heading to the High Court to challenge legislation that allows abortions up … -
Man Charged in Germany With Spying for China
BERLIN—Germany has arrested and indicted a man suspected of spying for China’s secret service, the prosecutor’s office said … -
Lambda Variant’s ‘Unusual’ Mutations May Make It Resistant to Vaccines: Researchers
Scientists are concerned that a newly labeled COVID-19 variant, first detected in Peru, may be resistant to COVID-19 … -
NZ Academic’s Twitter Account Restricted After Posts Criticised Beijing
New Zealand-based China expert Anne-Marie Brady’s claims her Twitter account was temporarily restricted on July 4, after she … -
Some 150 Students Missing After Gunmen Raid Nigerian School
BAUCHI/KADUNA, Nigeria—About 150 students are missing after armed men raided a boarding school in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, a … -
Sydney Lockdown Decision Looms Tomorrow
The five million people living in Sydney and its surrounding regions should learn on Wednesday if the New … -
Tropical Storm Elsa Now Over Florida Straits After Making Landfall in Cuba: NHC
Tropical Storm Elsa is now passing over the Florida Straits, after it swept across a mostly rural section …
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PARIS—French prosecutors have opened an investigation into four fashion retailers suspected of concealing “crimes against humanity” in China’s Xinjiang region, a judicial source said on Thursday. The procedure is linked … -
PARIS—Paris airport workers protesting pay cuts on Friday blocked a busy terminal at a Charles de Gaulle Airport … -
The parents of teenage motorcyclist Harry Dunn have said they “stood up and spoke for him” after giving … -
Toronto police say that one of their officers has been killed in the line of duty. They say … -
LYTTON, B.C.—The search continues today for multiple residents of a village in British Columbia’s Interior that was decimated … -
Sweets giant Haribo has revealed it is struggling to get stocks to stores across the UK because of … -
One of the men who harassed England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty on Sunday has been charged, the … -
Officials from 130 countries on June 1 agreed to establish a new framework for international tax reform, the Organisation … -
Norway’s Karsten Warholm broke Kevin Young’s 29-year-old 400m hurdles world record when he completed the race in 46.70 … -
LONDON—Three-times Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber held off a spirited challenge from Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo to win … -
France—The Tour de France has withdrawn a lawsuit against a spectator who caused a massive pile-up during the …
SAO PAULO—Brazilian agricultural areas were hit by frosts for a third day on Thursday, affecting corn, coffee, and sugarcane as well as produce for local markets such as beans, potatoes …
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WASHINGTON—The Biden administration on Thursday designated 17 countries as not doing enough to combat human trafficking and warned … -
MADRID—Lionel Messi’s contract with Barcelona is coming to an end Wednesday with no news from the player or … -
BRASILIA—Job growth in Brazil accelerated sharply in May, official figures showed on Thursday, with formal jobs created almost … -
Wildfire engulfed the small western Canadian town of Lytton, forcing residents to evacuate after it suffered record-breaking temperatures. … -
WIMBLEDON, England—Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, Switzerland’s Roger Federer, Japan’s Naomi Osaka, and Australia’s Ash Barty are on the entry … -
MOSCOW—Russia’s domestic security agency said Thursday it has discovered a plot by followers of the ISIS terrorist group … -
MIAMI—Tropical Storm Elsa has formed over the tropical Atlantic on Thursday morning and is expected to cause heavy … -
BENI, Democratic Republic of Congo—At least 10 people were killed overnight in a raid on the city of … -
ZURICH—Roche plans to cut 300–400 jobs this year at product development (PD) sites, company executives including Chief Medical … -
High street retail giant Gap has announced it will be closing all stores in the UK and Ireland … -
Labour is calling for an investigation into claims of a “VIP lane” for coronavirus testing contracts after documents … -
BERLIN—Most European troops have already pulled out of Afghanistan, quietly withdrawing months before the U.S.-led mission was officially … -
Boris Johnson is coming under renewed pressure from Tory MPs to end school bubbles when lockdown restrictions in … -
Record numbers of people are running the gauntlet of the English Channel in small boats and rubber dinghies, …
Former State Department Official: As Violence Pulls Nigeria Apart, US Focuses on Climate Change
Nigeria, a key U.S. ally, celebrated “Democracy Day” on June 12, the very day a former high-ranking U.S. official warned the nation is spiraling into chaos. “The country is falling apart—if …
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The Complications of Criminalizing Speech That May Spread Hate
Commentary Speech in Canada has long had reasonable limits placed upon it. It is illegal to incite violence … -
Accountancy Watchdog Investigates Auditors for Greensill Capital and Gupta Lender
Investigations into the auditors of Greensill Capital and Wyelands Bank have been launched, the UK’s accountancy regulator announced … -
Dozens Arrested as 2,000 Gather at Illegal Rave in Southeast England
Dozens of Britons have been arrested following an illegal rave attended by up to 2,000 people at a … -
Hong Kong Bans Passenger Flights From UK to Curb COVID-19
HONG KONG—Hong Kong will ban all passenger flights from the United Kingdom from Thursday to curb the spread … -
CCP Agents Had Access to Private Information of New Brunswick Students Through Confucius Institutes
Confucius Institutes operating in New Brunswick public schools had access to students’ private information and caused grave concerns …
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Uyghur Protesters Rally at Parliament Hill as Part of Global Effort Against Beijing Winter Olympics 2022
Rallies were held in more than 50 cities around the world on June 23 calling on governments to … -
Swedish Prime Minister Lofven Resigns, Speaker to Look for New Leader
STOCKHOLM—Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven resigned on Monday, handing the speaker of its split parliament the task of … -
Temperature in Lytton, B.C., breaks all time Canadian high set in 1937
VANCOUVER—The temperature in a village in British Columbia’s southern Interior reached a scorching 46.1 C Sunday afternoon, marking … -
UK Defence Secretary Self-Isolating After Military Chief Tests Positive for COVID-19
British defence secretary Ben Wallace and a number of top military commanders are self-isolating after Chief of the Defence … -
Portugal Imposes 14-Day Quarantine on Unvaccinated Brits
Only fully-vaccinated Brits can now visit mainland Portugal without undergoing a 14-day quarantine. Visitors from the UK could … -
Raab to Pledge £12.6 Million To Tackle Growing ISIS Threat in Africa
The threat of the ISIS terrorist group continues to grow in Africa, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab warned, … -
Defence Ministers Face Grilling Over Classified Documents Found at Bus Stop
Ministers face a grilling by MPs today on how documents containing details of a sensitive navy ship deployment … -
Israel Tells US It Has Serious Reservations About Iran Nuclear Deal
ROME—Israel has serious reservations about the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, new Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid … -
BBC Presenter Andrew Marr ‘Had Nasty Bit of COVID’ Despite Double Vaccination
Andrew Marr has said he suffered a “nasty” bout of coronavirus after having both vaccinations. The BBC political …
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Italy Rejects Chinese COVID-19 Vaccines as China Admits They Are Less Effective Against Delta Variant
Italy has joined a growing list of countries casting doubt on Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines. Italian Prime Minister Mario … -
Classified UK Defence Documents ‘Found by Member of Public at Bus Stop’
Sensitive defence documents containing details about HMS Defender and the military have been found by a member of … -
Premier Andrews Releases Video Ahead of Return
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says he has no plans to quit politics after fracturing his spine and breaking … -
Australia’s Sydney and Darwin in COVID-19 Lockdowns
MELBOURNE—Sydney began a two-week lockdown on Sunday as a cluster of cases of the highly infectious coronavirus Delta … -
3D Video Replaces Huge Sets in Verona as Full Operas Resume
VERONA, Italy—The Verona Arena amphitheater in northern Italy has returned to staging full operas for the first time … -
Two More Catholic Churches Burn in B.C.’s Southern Interior, Chief Says
CAWSTON, B.C.—Mounties are investigating after they say two more Catholic churches in British Columbia’s southern Interior were destroyed … -
No Carbon Price Under Labor: Bowen
Federal Labor is promising no price on carbon as part of its policy road map to net zero … -
Germany Knife Attack Victims Were All Women: Police
WUERZBURG, Germany–Authorities in Germany were investigating on Saturday what prompted a man to go on a rampage with … -
NSW Records 30 New Local COVID-19 Cases
The most populous Australian state of NSW has recorded 30 new locally acquired cases of coronavirus as the … -
Disappearances Rise on Mexico’s ‘Highway of Death’ to Border
MEXICO CITY—As many as 50 people are missing after setting out on three-hour car trips this year between … -
Federer Unsure About Olympics; Will Reassess After Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England—Roger Federer is still not sure whether he will compete at the Tokyo Olympics, saying Saturday that … -
Vatican Foreign Minister: Church Has No Positive Contribution to Make in Hong Kong
VATICAN CITY—In a press conference held on June 25 that was focused on the Holy See’s upcoming Day … -
Biden Calls on Afghans to ‘Decide Their Future’ as Withdrawal Nears End
WASHINGTON—U.S. President Joe Biden met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his former political foe, Abdullah Abdullah, on Friday … -
5 Die in Hot Air Balloon Crash in New Mexico’s Largest City
Five people died after a hot air balloon they were riding in hit power lines in New Mexico’s … -
Parents Group Concerned Broad Definitions in Bill C-6 Will Limit Therapy Options for Children
Bill C-6 defines conversion therapy in overly broad terms and would eliminate supports that would help young people … -
UK Health Minister Quits After Breaking COVID-19 Rules With Affair
LONDON—British health minister Matt Hancock quit on Saturday after he was caught breaking COVID-19 rules by kissing and … -
UK’s Matt Hancock Quits as Health Secretary After Kiss With Aide
Matt Hancock has resigned as Health Secretary, the day after video footage emerged of him kissing an aide … -
Johnson Under Pressure to Fire Health Secretary After Leaked Footage as Security Concerns Emerge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was under mounting pressure on Saturday to fire his Health Secretary Matt Hancock after … -
Vancouver: Epicentre of China’s Massive Flow of Fentanyl Into North America
Commentary For years, rampant money laundering in the city of Vancouver has facilitated the production and trafficking of … -
Much of British Columbia, northern Alberta and parts of Yukon and the Northwest Territories are experiencing a “heat …
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Canada in WTO Talks on Possibly Waiving Vaccine Patents
BRUSSELS—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is no single “silver bullet” to suddenly result in vaccines being available around the world. Speaking in Brussels following a Canada-EU with European leaders, …
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Footballer Christian Eriksen Sends Public Thank You Message From Hospital
COPENHAGEN—Christian Eriksen sent his first public message from the hospital on Tuesday, thanking supporters for their “sweet and … -
German Industry Group Criticizes China Over New Sanctions Law
BERLIN—Germany’s powerful BDI industry association criticized China on Tuesday for passing the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Laws, which it said … -
‘Gone Girl’ Actress Lisa Banes Dies 10 Days After Hit-and-Run
NEW YORK—“Gone Girl” actress Lisa Banes died 10 days after being injured in a hit-and-run accident in New … -
Ryanair Flight Under Considerable Covert Pressure to Land in Belarus: Airline Boss
The pilot of the Ryanair passenger aircraft that was diverted to lank in Minsk, Belarus, was put under … -
LONDON—Britain’s finance ministry has called on the European Union to open talks on financial services after the London … -
India’s Top Court Ends Proceedings Against Italian Marines
NEW DELHI/ROME—India’s top court said on Tuesday it has closed all proceedings against two Italian marines over the … -
EU Court Backs National Data Watchdog Powers in Blow to Facebook, Big Tech
BRUSSELS—Europe’s top court on Tuesday endorsed the power of national data watchdogs to pursue big tech firms even … -
Ikea Fined $1.3 Million Over Spying Campaign in France
VERSAILLES, France—A French court ordered home furnishings giant Ikea to pay some €1.1 million ($1.3 million) in fines … -
UK, Australia Reach Free Trade Agreement
The UK and Australia have agreed on the main elements of a free trade deal, prime ministers of … -
Celebrate Our Shared Humanity on Canada Day
Commentary Following announcement of the discovery of the remains of more than 215 children at the site of … -
Bill C-10 a ‘Direct Threat’ to Charter Rights and Freedoms, Harder Says
A controversial bill that seeks to amend the Broadcasting Act to apply to the internet is an “incredibly … -
UN Human Rights Experts ‘Extremely Alarmed’ by Forced Organ Harvesting Allegations in China
A dozen human rights experts affiliated with the United Nations on Monday expressed shock and dismay at what … -
Ransomware Is the Most Significant Cyber Threat to Australians
Assistance Defence Minister Andrew Hastie has launched a new cybersecurity campaign to focus on ransomware after it became one … -
Australia’s National Science Agency Drops China Collaboration After Security Concerns
Australia’s national science body, the CSIRO, has announced it will no longer work with China on marine research … -
England’s restrictions to curb the spread of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus have been extended until up to July …
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Australian Mining Magnate in the Hotseat for World’s Largest Hydro Project
One of Australia’s wealthiest individuals, Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, is in the hot seat to develop the world’s largest … -
Australian State Turns ‘Blind Eye’ to Uyghur Forced Labour in Supply Chain
Victoria’s Shadow Public Transport Minister David Davis has accused the state government of being “naive” and turning a …
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Meng Applies for Publication Ban on HSBC Materials Obtained via Hong Kong Court
VANCOUVER—Huawei’s chief financial officer is seeking a publication ban on new evidence that her legal team wants to introduce in her fight against extradition to the United States. Meng Wanzhou’s …
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China passed a new law that orders all individuals and businesses in China to apply sanctions the regime … -
Europe’s drug regulator said on Friday batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine made for the region around … -
MANILA, Philippines—A polio outbreak in the Philippines has ended, according to the World Health Organization and the United … -
AMMAN—At least 10 people were killed in Syrian army artillery attacks and Russian air raids this week in … -
OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a trove of files related to murder victims Barry and … -
The Chinese regime has been using the National Security Law to “drastically curtail” the freedom of expression, the … -
BUDAPEST, Hungary—Hungary’s governing conservative party has prepared new legislation that bans showing pornographic material of any kind, or … -
BUCHAREST—Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis signed a Washington-backed bill on Friday that effectively bars China and Huawei from taking … -
Europe’s drug regulator on Friday identified another rare blood condition as a potential side effect of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 … -
A woman who lost her job after her tweets were deemed transphobic has won an appeal at the Employment … -
MADRID—Spain is in shock after investigators combing the seabed near the Canary Islands found the body of one … -
CARBIS BAY, England—British foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Friday there was no doubt some countries were using …
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Beijing recently ramped up its warmongering rhetoric against its democratic neighbor Taiwan, following a recent visit by three … -
ZURICH—Switzerland’s highest court has rejected an appeal by 12 climate activists convicted of trespassing at a Credit Suisse … -
Google has promised that it will not discriminate against rivals when implementing a new way to target advertising … -
The elder brother of the Manchester Arena bombers has been denied in his application for immunity from prosecution … -
Zhou Deyong last saw his wife and son in Florida half a year ago before flying back to … -
With U.S. and Russian presidents set to meet in Geneva on June 16, the Chinese communist regime is … -
It was a “bone-chilling moment” for Eve Zhan when her son in China told her he had just … -
Two passengers tested positive for the CCP virus on the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship at the end of … -
Victoria’s winter storm has claimed its second victim as a woman was found inside a car submerged in … -
The top four Australian universities rose up in the latest QS World University Rankings which placed five institutions into … -
The Australian Therapeutics Goods Association (TGA) has said it had received 272 reports of death after receiving COVID-19 …
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Bilingualism Requirement for Supreme Court Judges Decried as Favouring French
Ottawa’s move to make bilingualism a requirement to sit on the Supreme Court of Canada has sparked criticism from diversity advocates who fear it will exclude qualified candidates who don’t …
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LONDON, Ont.—Flags are flying at half?mast on Ontario government buildings this morning in honour of five members of … -
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday signed into law prison sentences for people taking part in protests or … -
A portrait of the Queen was removed from an Oxford college common room because the monarch represents “recent … -
Russia’s Nord Stream pipeline system is much more than a natural gas project—it allows Russia to advance its … -
SAN SALVADOR—El Salvador has become the first country in the world to formally adopt bitcoin as legal tender … -
Commentary The flow of economic data has so far made June a good news month for Australia, notwithstanding … -
The Australian government will provide those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP … -
The mental health of Victorian children and teens, a low-risk age group for COVID-19, is suffering after being … -
A woman with COVID-19 who left lockdown in Victoria and travelled north through New South Wales (NSW) has … -
NEW YORK—A former Slovenian figure skater who competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics has been criminally charged in … -
Microsoft has announced it will provide the Australian New South Wales (NSW) Police force with its facial recognition … -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and …
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UK Urges Millions in Indian COVID-19 Variant Hotspots to Minimise Travel
The UK government has urged a total of 5.7 million people, the equivalent of 10 percent of the population of England, to minimise travel and to meet outside rather than …
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PARIS—Before the French Open, Tamara Zidansek had never advanced past the second round at any Grand Slam. The … -
Neither bats nor pangolins were being sold in Wet Markets in Wuhan when the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) … -
PARIS—For two sets and more than two hours at the French Open on Monday, Novak Djokovic found himself … -
BEIJING—Already famous at home, China’s wandering elephants are now becoming international stars. Major global media are chronicling the … -
PARIS, France—A man in a crowd of onlookers slapped French President Emmanuel Macron in the face when he … -
Drug dealers in the UK are among a number of groups of criminals worldwide who were duped into … -
Roughly 10 percent of migrants who journey on the seven- to 10-day walk through the inhospitable Darien jungle, … -
BERLIN, Germany—An expert panel advising the German government has suggested the country’s retirement age could be raised to … -
Despite the cancellation of Keystone XL, Canada’s natural resources minister is unsure if the country needs more pipelines. … -
Hundreds of suspects have been arrested and tons of drugs seized in one of the largest and most … -
The sister of a woman who fought off a crocodile after it attacked her twin in Mexico has … -
President Joe Biden assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday that he will “stand up firmly” for Ukraine’s … -
The Indian Bar Association has taken legal action against the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya … -
LONDON, Ont.—A vigil is scheduled for tonight at the mosque of five family members who police say were … -
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino says Canada is offering two new paths to permanent residency for Hong Kong residents … -
Iran is increasingly interfering with the UK to achieve its objectives and must now be seen as a … -
An officer with the London Metropolitan Police has accepted responsibility for the killing of Sarah Everard, a court … -
Numerous websites were unavailable Tuesday after an apparent widespread outage at the cloud service company Fastly. Dozens of … -
Few individuals in the world can say that they have seen Mao Zedong in person or dined with … -
The Australian government has announced funding to construct a $27 million (US$21 million) “solar hydro” power plant in … -
Russia will ban nine prominent Canadian citizens from entering its territory indefinitely, its foreign ministry said on Monday, … -
A report by the New South Wales (NSW) Commissioner for Productivity has suggested easing restrictions on nuclear energy … -
Law enforcement has struck a “heavy blow” against “industrial-scale” organised crime—netting bikies, mafia members, and even reality TV … -
Australia is urgently processing up to 300 protection visa applications for Afghan interpreters who have been told they … -
After 14 years of excavation, palaeontologists have officially confirmed that titan sized dinosaurs once walked across Australia after … -
The outbreak of the highly infectious Indian Delta strain of the CCP virus in the Australian state of ..
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France Fines Google $268 Million for Unfair Online Ads Treatment
PARIS—France’s anti-competition watchdog decided Monday to fine Google 220 million euros ($268 million) for abusing its “dominant position” in the online advertising business, an unprecedented move, the body said. Practices …
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BERLIN—Germany’s foreign minister said on Monday the European Union should abolish the right of individual member states to … -
MOSCOW—A tense tug-of-war between Russia and Ukraine has spread to soccer, with Russian officials and lawmakers denouncing the … -
TORONTO—The president of Ryerson University in Toronto says a statue of the university’s namesake has been pulled down … -
Suzanne Simard discovered a fascinating fact about trees: They communicate and interact with each other using below-ground fungal … -
MONTREAL—Air Canada says its senior executives have chosen to return their 2020 bonuses in response to “public disappointment.” … -
FRANKFURT—Electrical transmission networks in Germany are preparing for a solar eclipse this week that could trigger a sudden … -
Commentary If indeed the state should ever be obligated to subsidize private enterprises, it is when those enterprises … -
BUDAPEST—Hungary appeared to backtrack on plans to build a Chinese university in the capital Budapest after thousands took … -
In addressing emerging challenges to the rules-based international order from authoritarian powers like China and Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens … -
Australia’s largest airline company, Qantas, has been allegedly infiltrated by bikie gangs and criminal syndicates who are importing … -
Thousands of Hungarians gathered in front of the parliament building in Budapest against a Chinese university’s plans to … -
The United Kingdom (UK) secretary for international trade hopes to make history by agreeing to a free trade … -
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s calls for a more “loveable” portrayal of the CCP on the world stage will … -
In the wake of the pandemic, over 200,000 seafarers worldwide remain trapped on ships or are waiting for … -
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on June 4 said that he is “disappointed” by U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision … -
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for vaccine passports to be mandated to increase vaccination rates around … -
MULTAN, Pakistan—Two express trains collided in southern Pakistan early Monday, killing more than 30 passengers, authorities said, as … -
Four of Victoria’s new COVID-19 cases are of the more infectious Delta variant, with Health Minister Martin Foley confirming …
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3 US Senators to Visit Taiwan, Trip Likely to Irritate China
TAIPEI—Three U.S. senators will visit Taiwan on Sunday and will meet President Tsai Ing-wen to discuss security and other issues, Taiwan’s government and the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei … -
COVID Restrictions Have Turned Old Montreal Into a Violent District
MONTREAL—For Fouad Filali, owner of Le Sénateur restaurant in Old Montreal, the families with children who used to … -
Floods and Mudslides Kill 6, Another 5 Missing in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka—Flash floods and mudslides triggered by heavy rains in Sri Lanka have killed at least six … -
Burkina Faso Says at Least 100 Civilians Killed in Attack
NIAMEY, Niger—Gunmen killed at least 100 people in a northern Burkina Faso village, the government said Saturday, in … -
Putin Says ‘Don’t Spoil Russian-British Relations’ After MI6 Chief’s Criticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged against interference in Russian-British relations after the head of MI6 described the … -
MP Tables Bill That Would Prevent Governors General From Receiving Pension and Benefits Unless They Serve Full Term
A private member’s bill that seeks to ensure governors general do not qualify for lifetime pension and expense … -
G7 Nations Reach Historic Deal to Tax Big Multinationals
LONDON—A group of the world’s richest nations reached a landmark deal on Saturday to close cross-border tax loopholes … -
US Government Announces $266 Million in Aid to Afghanistan
The U.S. government on Friday announced more than $266 million in new humanitarian aid for Afghanistan while urging … -
UK and US Travelers Must Be Vaccinated to Enter France: EU Affairs Minister
PARIS—People traveling to France from countries where the COVID-19 risk is rated “orange,” such as Britain and the … -
Federal Government Hiking Fines for Hotel Quarantine Violators
OTTAWA—The federal government is increasing the fine for air travellers who refuse to quarantine in a designated hotel for three days after arriving in Canada. Travellers who had faced a … -
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that nothing in the current CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus data … -
KYIV, Ukraine—A dissident journalist arrested when Belarus diverted his flight said in a video from prison that he … -
A former British Army officer has pleaded for his former Afghan interpreter to be allowed to settle in … -
BUDAPEST—The liberal opposition mayor of Budapest announced on Wednesday he would rename streets in the Hungarian capital near … -
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed it paused trials of its new £3.47 billion fleet of army … -
STOCKHOLM—Sweden’s center-left, minority government failed in several aspects of its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, parliament’s constitutional committee … -
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Danish lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of Denmark establishing a refugee reception center in a third country … -
News Analysis Amid new calls for a transparent investigation into the origin of COVID-19, a parallel situation is … -
An Indian think tank has warned of China’s expanding influence on the United Nations and its specialized agencies, … -
The Israeli military announced on Wednesday it has arrested a senior leader of the Hamas terrorist group in … -
BOGOTA — Colombia on June 2 began what its government called a gradual reopening of its border with … -
VIENNA—Talks aimed to revive Iran’s nuclear pact with global powers were expected on June 2 to adjourn for … -
The COVID-19 epidemic in Guangdong province continues to worsen. The Epoch Times has learned that one of the … -
Iron ore prices have flourished again despite a downward dive following Beijing’s promise to curb the mineral’s unabated … -
Australian Education Minister Alan Tudge has given universities until the end of this year to enforce a freedom … -
Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has taken aim at the prime minister’s handling of Australia’s relations with China, … -
New South Wales has recorded zero cases of the CCP virus 24 hours after the state went on … -
A Russia-linked hacking group was behind the ransomware attack that has disrupted operations at JBS Foods, the world’s …
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Western Sahara Independence Chief Leaves Spain for Algeria
MADRID—The leader of a movement seeking independence from Morocco who is at the center of a diplomatic row between Rabat and Madrid has flown out of Spain to Algeria, his …
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TEHRAN, Iran—The largest warship in the Iranian navy caught fire and later sank Wednesday in the Gulf of … -
JERUSALEM—Israel’s opposition leader moved closer to unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday and forming a new government … -
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Israel will request $1 billion from the United States to replenish its … -
JERUSALEM—Israel’s Health Ministry said on Tuesday it had found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly … -
The Reserve Bank of Australia has said the recovery from the current economic downturn will be significantly different … -
Australia has granted more than 150,000 travel exemptions for people to leave the nation during the outbound travel … -
According to a recent survey, over 60 percent of Australian millennials don’t have a savings plan for their … -
Melbourne’s lockdown will be extended for another seven days as the Victorian authorities remain concerned about the high …
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UK Government Says WHO Needs to ‘Explore All Possible Theories’ on Origins of CCP Virus
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) investigation into the origins of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus must be “robust, … -
5 Passengers Did Not Reach Vilnius After Forced Belarus Landing
VILNIUS—Five passengers on board a Ryanair flight from Athens to Vilnius that was intercepted by a Belarusian warplane …
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Young London Boxers Throw Punches to Relieve Lockdown Stress
While many young people have experienced stress during the pandemic, some have turned to boxing to give them … -
BBC Probes Reporter Who Compared Israel to Nazi Germany
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the UK’s national broadcaster, said it has launched an investigation over controversial statements … -
US, Europe Weigh Sanctions After Belarus Diverts Plane and Arrests Journalist
U.S. and European officials said they are coordinating sanctions against Belarus after its authorities arrested a prominent opposition … -
Black Lives Matter Activist Sasha Johnson Shot in the Head, in ‘Critical Condition’
A London-based Black Lives Matter activist, Sasha Johnson, is in “critical condition” after she was shot in the … -
Italy Probes Cable Car Crash as Lone Child Survivor Recovers
STRESA, Italy—Italy’s transport minister vowed Monday to establish the cause of a cable car disaster that killed 14 … -
Minutes to Touchdown: The Moment a Belarusian Dissident Knew His Time Was Up
VILNIUS—Ryanair Flight 4978 had already begun its descent into the Lithuanian capital when the pilot announced that the … -
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Some three-quarters Left-Wing Bias in Canada Threatens Dissenting Voices Canadian academics describe themselves as being on the political left, leaving right-wing professors quiet about …
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Bitcoin Fights Back After Sunday Sell-Off
Cryptocurrencies fought back on Monday, clawing back ground after a bout of weekend selling fuelled by further signs … -
Cruz Accuses ‘Squad’ Members of Acting as ‘Press Secretaries for Hamas Terrorists’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Saturday accused the progressive “Squad” of acting as “press secretaries for Hamas terrorists.” -
Victoria Records 4 More Local Covid-19 Cases
Four new COVID-19 cases have been uncovered among a family in Melbourne’s north, sparking a search for the … -
Federal Parliament Targeted by Brute Force Cyber Attack
Australia’s federal parliament was the target of a brute force cyber-attack that lasted less than 24 hours in … -
Woke Social Engineering With a Big Price Tag: Victorian Budget
Commentary One of the most intriguing announcements in last week’s Victorian state budget was the removal of a … -
Public Transport Union Concerned CCTV on Trains Will Lead to ‘Big Brother Style’ Surveillance
The Rail, Tram, and Bus Union (RTBU) have raised concerns over a plan to install video recording devices … -
Restrictions at US Land Borders With Canada, Mexico Extended
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WASHINGTON/OTTAWA—U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least June 21, the U.S. and Canadian governments said on Thursday. The restrictions were first …MAY 20, 2021
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European Parliament Freezes China Deal Until Beijing Lifts Sanctions
The European Parliament has agreed to freeze ratification of a new EU-China investment pact until Beijing lifts sanctions … -
Greece Evacuates More Villages as Forest Fire Spreads to Attica Region
ATHENS—Greek authorities ordered the evacuation of more villages threatened by a forest fire on Thursday as winds strengthened … -
Bank of Canada Warns of Rising Risks From Household Debt, and a Hot Housing Market
OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada says its concerns are mounting that households are piling on too much debt and … -
China’s Industrial Commodities Slide After Beijing Warns of Market Crackdown
China’s main industrial commodities tumbled on Thursday after the government announced stepped-up measures to keep a lid on … -
‘I’m Not Very Social’: ByteDance Founder to Hand CEO Reins to College Roommate
Zhang Yiming announced he will step down as CEO of TikTok-owner ByteDance, saying he lacked the social skills … -
Confusion, Allegations and 16,524 Phone Calls: A Look Inside N.L.’s Pandemic Election
ST. JOHN’S, N.L.—Newfoundland and Labrador’s abrupt shift to a mail?in election in February led to more than 16,000 … -
Lithuanian Parliament Latest to Call China’s Treatment of Uyghurs ‘Genocide’
VILNIUS—The parliament in Lithuania on Thursday became the latest to describe China’s treatment of its Uyghur minority as … -
State Department Posts Warning After Chinese Skyscraper Inexplicably Shakes
The U.S. Department of State this week issued a warning for employees and all Americans in Shenzhen, China, …
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RCMP Move to End Blockade Against Logging of Forest on Vancouver Island
PORT RENFREW, B.C.—The RCMP say they have begun enforcing a court injunction banning blockades of logging activities in an area of western Vancouver Island. In a statement, the RCMP say … -
Gwyn Morgan: Canada Harming Own Economy With Carbon Tax While Importing High Carbon Footprint Chinese Products
Canada is crippling its economy and damaging its own competitiveness by imposing carbon taxes on Canadian manufacturing while … -
Blinken Says He Hasn’t Seen Evidence of Hamas Presence in Destroyed Gaza Tower, Calls on Hamas to End Attacks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on May 17 that he hasn’t seen any proof so far that would … -
Tories Demand More Info on Investigation Into General Overseeing Vaccine Campaign
OTTAWA—Federal Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is blasting the Liberal government for not providing Canadians with more information about … -
Full-Blown Boycott Pushed for Beijing Olympics
Groups alleging human-rights abuses against minorities in China are calling for a full-blown boycott of the 2022 Winter … -
EU, US Agree to Temporarily Suspend Tariffs in Steel Dispute
BRUSSELS—The European Union and the United States have decided to temporarily suspend measures at the heart of a … -
PM Urges ‘Heavy Dose of Caution’ as Restrictions Ease in England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked people to exercise “a heavy dose of caution” as indoor socialising resumes … -
Beijing’s Anti-US Remark Backfires as Spokeswoman Blames US for Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan
A recent bombing in the Afghan capital of Kabul killed 85 people and injured 147. It is suspected … -
Germany Demands Hamas End Terror Attacks Against Israel, Condemns Anti-Semitism
The German government has said that the Hamas terrorist group must stop its rocket attacks on Israel, and … -
Mail-In Ballots Proposed in Bill Spells Trouble for Trust in Canada’s Electoral Process
Commentary With Canada currently being under a minority government, the nation could very well find itself going into … -
Israel Says Over 9 Miles of Gaza ‘Terror Tunnel’ Destroyed in Airstrikes
The Israeli military has announced the destruction of 9.3 miles of a so-called “terror tunnel” network used by … -
Israel Tells UN Security Council Hamas Attacks Part of Ploy to Gain Political Power in West Bank
The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations claimed during an emergency Security Council meeting on Sunday that the … -
Australian MP to Introduce ‘No Vaccine Passport’ Bill to Parliament
An Australian MP’s push for laws against COVID-19 vaccine passports has received support from a second MP, meaning … -
Victoria Backed Carbon Labelling Scheme Excludes $540M Federal Gov Investment
The Victorian Labor Government has become a founding partner in the Zero Carbon Certification Scheme, a scheme that … -
Next Digital’s Future Clouded After Hong Kong Govt Freezes Owner Jimmy Lai’s Assets
Trading in shares of Hong Kong’s Next Digital Ltd. was suspended on Monday and worries grew over the … -
Axa Division in Asia Hit by Ransomware Cyber Attack
PARIS—French insurer Axa said on Sunday that one of its businesses in Asia was hit by a ransomware … -
Victorian CHO Says Australia Can’t Pursue CCP Virus Elimination
Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has told healthcare workers at a private seminar that Australia should not …
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Metro Vancouver Shooting That Left 1 Dead 2 Injured Not Random, Police Say
The Burnaby RCMP are investigating a shooting at a shopping complex in Metro Vancouver that left one person dead and two others in hospital. Police said they were called to … -
Agricultural Carbon Coalition Faces Uphill Battle
A national coalition of agricultural groups wants Ottawa to acknowledge its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, but its … -
Irish Lawmakers Send Messages Commemorating World Falun Dafa Day
Irish lawmakers have joined officials from around the world in sending messages to commemorate World Falun Dafa Day. … -
Irish Health Service Shut IT Systems to Block ‘Significant Ransomware Attack’
Ireland’s national health service has shut down its IT systems on Friday morning after it was hit by … -
Sydney Man Jailed for 44 Years Over Stabbing Rampage
A man who went on a violent rampage in Sydney’s CBD after murdering a vulnerable woman in a … -
UK Says Voter ID Rules to Stamp out ‘Inexcusable Potential’ for Election Fraud
The UK government’s plan to introduce voter ID is intended to stamp out the “inexcusable potential” for someone … -
Israeli Official Tells Hamas to Stop Attacking, Threatens Further Action as Top Hamas Commander Killed
An Israeli official said on Wednesday that Hamas, the Islamist terrorist group that rules Gaza, should stop attacking … -
Australian Politicians Commemorate World Falun Dafa Day
Starting as a spiritual discipline with roots dating back thousands of years to a household name during China’s … -
Taiwan Says Chinese Regime’s Threat Against Island’s Foreign Minister ‘Absurd and Ridiculous’
The Chinese Communist Party threatened to take all necessary measures to severely punish Taiwan’s foreign minister on Wednesday for remarks … -
Ditch NAPLAN Tests For System That Puts Students First: Report
The Gonski Institute for Education is calling for the government to ditch NAPLAN tests rather than reform them … -
Australia Shores Up National Security, Pledges $2 Billion Into Intelligence, Cyber, Border Defences
Domestic security emerged as a major priority in the recent federal budget, with the Australian government pouring close …
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WHO Official Glosses Over China’s Draconian Handling of CCP Virus Pandemic, Calling It ‘Comprehensive Approach’
A World Health Organization (WHO) official on May 10 claimed that China’s “comprehensive approach” has contained the transmission of COVID-19 in the country, while glossing over the Chinese regime’s heavy-handed … -
Israeli Troops Mass at Gaza Border Amid Rocket Fire, Air Strikes, and Clashes in Israel
GAZA/JERUSALEM—Israeli troops massed at Gaza’s border on Thursday and Palestinian militants pounded Israel with rockets in intense hostilities …
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EU Countries Urged to Halt Non-Essential Travel From India
BRUSSELS—The European Union’s executive on Wednesday called on countries of the bloc to temporarily halt non-essential travel from … -
UK Builders to Construct Bigger Homes as More People Work From Home
British house builders are set to construct more detached and semi-detached homes, as the demand grows for properties … -
UK Government ‘Truly Sorry’ for 1971 Belfast Killings
The British government is “truly sorry” for the events in west Belfast in 1971 in which 10 innocent … -
UN Committee Asks Canada to Respond to Racism Claim in the Mi’kmaq Fishery Dispute
The United Nations anti-racism committee wants Canada to answer to allegations of racist actions committed against Mi’kmaq lobster fishers … -
CCP Virus Pandemic Was ‘Preventable Disaster’ and ‘Terrible Wake-up Call’: WHO-Commissioned Panel
A panel of independent experts commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a scathing rebuke of … -
Black Fungus’ Increasingly Seen in COVID-19 Patients in India: Reports
Rare and Deadly
A rare but potentially deadly infection dubbed “black fungus” by Indian doctors appears to be more frequent among … -
Falun Gong Adherents Celebrate Faith Around the Globe, Stand Up to Communist China’s Persecution
NEW YORK—Before the pandemic, waves of people donning yellow and blue would congregate in New York and elsewhere … -
Population Growth Is ‘Biggest Constraint’ to Economic Recovery: Property Industry
Australia’s stagnant population growth is the biggest bottleneck on long-term economic recovery, the property industry says. “The Government … -
Officials Worldwide Celebrate Spiritual Group’s Moral Teachings
Government officials from around the world have sent letters and proclamations to commemorate the annual celebration that falls … -
Australian PM Corrects ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Comments on Taiwan Policy
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has corrected remarks he made that Australia supports a “one country, two systems” approach to … -
More Than 4,000 Indians Die of COVID-19 for Second Straight Day
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI—India recorded more than 4,000 COVID-19 deaths for a second straight day on Thursday, while infections stayed … -
Company Defies Michigan Governor’s Order to Shut Down Oil Pipeline
A Canadian energy company has defied an order from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to shut down a controversial …
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Warren Weighs In on Trump Facebook Ban: ‘They’re Acting Like They’re Bigger Than Government’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has raised concerns about Facebook over its decision to uphold its ban on former President Donald Trump, saying the social media giant has become too powerful … -
Wyoming Governor Bans COVID-19 Vaccine Passports
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon issued a directive to ban so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports” that have been flagged by … -
White House: Biden Won’t ‘Underestimate Trump’ If He Runs for President Again
White House chief of staff Ron Klain said President Joe Biden will not “underestimate” former President Donald Trump … -
McConnell Signals GOP Support for Raising Infrastructure Bill Ceiling to $800 Billion
As a Republican delegation is scheduled to meet President Joe Biden at the White House this week to discuss …
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Germany Bans Muslim Group Over Alleged Terror Donations
BERLIN—The German government on Wednesday banned a Muslim organization that it accused of supporting “terrorism globally with its donations.” Police raided buildings associated with Ansaar International in 10 German states, …
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BRUSSELS —The European Union unveiled on Wednesday a plan to cut its dependency on Chinese and other foreign … -
BRUSSELS—The European Commission has dialed down efforts to promote its planned investment agreement with China, recognizing that EU … -
India’s foreign minister has been forced to pull out of the face-to-face Group of Seven meetings in London … -
According to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), a research wing of the University of Washington … -
EDMONTON—An Alberta woman in her 50s has died from a rare blood clot disorder after receiving the Oxford-AstraZeneca … -
After a round of hearings in April with high-profile politicians, including former B.C. premier Christy Clark, the Cullen … -
LONDON—Scotland’s main pro-independence party is unlikely to win an outright majority in Thursday’s parliamentary election, a blow to … -
The UK government has pledged more funding for COVID-19 testing facilities in order to tackle the threat of … -
Scotland’s political leaders clashed again over the constitution in the final TV debate of the Scottish Parliamentary election. … -
LONDON—The wine is out of this world. The price is appropriately stratospheric. Christie’s said Tuesday it is selling … -
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—A 30-year-old Norwegian woman who was repatriated by Norway from a refugee camp in Syria because her … -
MEXICO CITY—Mexico will punish those responsible for an overpass collapse that killed at least 24 people and injured … -
SAO PAULO—A teenager broke into a daycare center in southern Brazil and stabbed three children and two workers … -
Australia’s retirement fund industry is set to be dominated by $100 billion-plus “mega-funds,” according to a new report … -
Town Hall Station, one of Sydney’s busiest train stations, was evacuated and locked down for nearly two hours … -
DETROIT—Hyundai is recalling more than 390,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada for two problems that can …
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Iran Shouldn’t Use British Nationals as ‘Political Leverage,’ Says UK Minister
The Iranian regime shouldn’t use British dual nationals as “political leverage,” a British minister said on Monday. James Cleverly, Britain’s Foreign Office minister for Middle East and North Africa, said that … -
The Greater Manchester Police have condemned violence during protests on Sunday against the owners of the Manchester United … -
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has conceded that the interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were … -
The United States and Iran have both denied reports that a prisoner swap deal has been reached in … -
?uboslav Štora, the former director of the Confucius Institute (CI) in Slovakia’s Bratislava, drew attention for sending intimidating … -
The U.S. State Department will soon sign-off a US$2 billion arms deal to the Australian government for 160 … -
Members of European Parliament have vowed to reject the EU-China Investment Agreement that was awaiting ratification over China’s … -
BERLIN—At least 93 police officers were injured and 354 protesters were detained after traditional May Day rallies in … -
MOSCOW—Russia’s state statistical service says the number of deaths nationwide in the first three months of 2021 was … -
From May 9, some contacts of positive COVID-19 cases in England may take rapid tests instead of self-isolating … -
Deloitte Access Economics partner Chris Richardson has released his influential, twice-yearly Budget Monitor, which paints a pretty picture … -
MERIDA—Dozens of black and red hand prints cover the walls of a cave in Mexico, believed to be … -
The holding company behind Smiggle, Peter Alexander, and Just Jeans, will pay back $15.6 million in JobKeeper wage … -
BENI, Congo—An Islamic leader in Congo’s eastern town of Beni was killed during evening prayers by unidentified gunmen … -
KABUL, Afghanistan—A searing blaze that roared through dozens of fuel tankers on the northern edge of the Afghan … -
New Zealand (NZ) will open its borders further in a fortnight, green-lighting quarantine-free travel to and from the … -
All Australians over the age of 50 can receive AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccines from Monday at general practice respiratory …
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BERLIN—Disagreements over intellectual property rights mean Germany, France and Spain have yet to agree the next steps for …
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Irish Wildlife Conservationist Killed in Burkina Faso Attack
DAKAR—Ireland’s government confirmed on Wednesday that an Irish citizen, wildlife NGO founder Rory Young, was killed by unidentified gunmen along with two Spanish journalists in an ambush in Burkina Faso … -
PARIS—Digital payment services developed by U.S. tech giants such as Apple and Alphabet’s Google risk reinforcing their market … -
BARCELONA, Spain—The bodies of 24 sub-Saharan migrants, among them two minors, who are believed to have died of … -
Japan expressed concern over the Chinese regime’s military expansion and its activities in the Indo-Pacific in a foreign … -
BERLIN—Police in Germany detained a 51-year-old hospital employee and opened a murder inquiry after four people were found … -
Boeing Co. reported a wider than expected first-quarter loss on Wednesday, although revenue met Wall Street forecasts as … -
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock received the first dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, in a … -
The UK should be able to reopen on dates set out in the government’s roadmap out of the … -
MONTREAL—Travel company Transat AT Inc. says it has reached a deal with Ottawa to borrow up to $700 … -
Recently, top German politicians held an online conference to discuss the global influence of the Chinese communist regime’s …
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PARIS—Seven Italians convicted of left-wing domestic terrorist crimes, including several former members of the Red Brigades were arrested … -
One dose of either Pfizer/BioNTech or AstraZeneca vaccines can reduce the risk of CCP virus transmission by up to … -
Schools around Australia will now prioritise teaching the culture, perspectives, and history of ‘First Nation Australians’ in the …
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Arlene Foster said on Wednesday that she will quit as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and … -
An investigation has revealed that the AFP’s community policing arm, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) police, used “covert and … -
Australia’s domestic intelligence chief has said he believes that a terrorist attack on Australian soil is likely within … -
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has not ruled out reviewing the controversial 99-year lease of the Port of …
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Current, Former B.C. Cabinet Ministers Questioned During Money Laundering Investigation
Following the testimony of former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, the inquiry into money laundering in the province has moved forward with testimony from former high-profile provincial officials. The Cullen …
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As Canadians head into the second year of pandemic restrictions and some provinces are increasing lockdown measures to … -
A woman who lost her job after claiming people cannot change their biological sex insists her views are … -
LONDON—British enthusiasm for the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine has faded in the past month, reflecting rising unease about its … -
The UK’s political spending watchdog said on Wednesday it will conduct a formal investigation into the source of … -
A teenager appeared in court on Wednesday after being charged following an incident at Crawley College on Monday when … -
UK health authorities are conducting further testing at a school after three cases of the new Indian variant … -
A federal judge in Illinois on Tuesday sentenced a Chinese national to 14 years behind bars for laundering … -
An Australian government inquiry into the use of Uyghur forced labour in China has been told the government’s … -
India’s CCP virus surge has, as of Wednesday, claimed over 200,000 lives, a grim milestone in a pandemic-ravaged … -
India is experiencing a massive COVID-19 surge with more than 300,000 confirmed cases daily in the past week. … -
The European Parliament announced on Wednesday that EU lawmakers had voted overwhelmingly in favor of the agreement with … -
An international group of parliamentarians on Tuesday launched a global campaign urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to … -
An Australian regulator has raised concerns over Google’s Play Store and Apple’s App Store, saying that the tech … -
As the international student cohort in Australian universities shrinks and border policy continues to turn prospective new students … -
The Australian federal government has pledged $747 million (US $578 million) to upgrade four military training facilities in … -
The federal government has promised to help Australians stranded in India get back once flights resume. “As soon … -
Company directors deemed to be “moving too slowly” on climate change will face increased pressure from Australia’s largest … -
GUWAHATI, India—An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck India’s rugged northeastern state of Assam on Wednesday, causing cracks in the walls … -
Instagram, owned by Facebook, has banned Federal MP Craig Kelly only a day after the company banned the member …
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US Starts Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan With ‘Local Actions’ Already Taken: Gen. Miller
America’s top general in Afghanistan said Sunday that the U.S. military has already begun closing down operations in the country in preparation for a full withdrawal. “All of our forces … -
The Liberal government’s proposed legislation on conversion therapy would criminalize private conversations between children and their parents, says … -
Pro-Palestinian activists are making a renewed push for the Canadian Museum for Human Rights to install an exhibit … -
A top European official said Sunday that American travelers who are fully vaccinated against the CCP virus will … -
Britain will send a Carrier Strike Group to the Indo-Pacific region next month in a massive show of … -
OTTAWA—The federal Conservatives are demanding more hearings after a parliamentary committee heard testimony last week suggesting Prime Minister … -
Anti-CCP (Chinese Communist Party) sentiment among the South Korean people is rising. More than 627,000 Koreans have signed … -
China’s exports to North Korea reached a six-month high in March, over 398 times the total of the … -
A recent photo of Hong Kong’s richest man Li Ka-shing receiving a Pfizer vaccine instead of a China-made … -
Western Australia’s snap coronavirus lockdown will end as scheduled at midnight after the state again recorded no new … -
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton is warning that conflict over Taiwan is a possibility and has vowed to …
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Southeast Asian Leaders Discuss Burma Crisis With Junta Chief
JAKARTA—Southeast Asian leaders began a crisis meeting on Burma (also known as Myanmar) on Saturday aiming to persuade Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, who led the military takeover that sparked … -
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has come under pressure to explain how the expensive refurbishment of his Downing … -
BANYUWANGI, Indonesia—Indonesia’s navy on Saturday declared its missing submarine had sunk and cracked open, killing 53 crew members … -
The UK and Australia have reached a consensus on the “vast majority” of the elements of a comprehensive … -
PARIS—The killing of a female police employee in a Paris commuter town on Friday was an attack on … -
U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the United States supports Australia’s decision to cancel two Belt and … -
Falun Gong practitioners gathered in Sydney on Friday to mark the 22nd anniversary of a significant day for … -
People across India scrambled for life-saving oxygen supplies on Friday and patients lay dying outside hospitals as the … -
Analysis On April 21, the Australian government intervened to cancel the state of Victoria’s controversial Belt and Road …
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Russian Troops Start Pulling Back From Ukrainian Border
MOSCOW—Russian troops began pulling back to their permanent bases Friday after a massive buildup that has caused Ukrainian and Western concerns. On Thursday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu declared the … -
A South Korean woman died 3 days after receiving a Chinese Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine; meanwhile, the Chinese communist … -
UK politicians have responded with shock and sharp criticism for New Zealand’s (NZ) prime minister and foreign minister … -
Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan has secured one million COVID-19 vaccine doses for Papua New Guinea (PNG), which …
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Metropolitan Perth and the Peel region will go into a three-day lockdown from midnight on Friday after a … -
Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton has declared that the country will not surrender its sovereignty to appease Beijing … -
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is betting on hydrogen technology as the way forward to cutting greenhouse gas …
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Faith Leaders, Businessmen, Political Leaders Call for African Development, Countering China’s Belt and Road
Former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has endorsed an effort to jumpstart the economies of Africa through a bottom-up revolution of African entrepreneurs. That revolution involves countering China’s efforts to … -
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has confirmed to multiple media outlets that it has identified counterfeit versions of its COVID-19 … -
VANCOUVER—British Columbia’s solicitor general says the government will release details of what is considered essential travel this week … -
The foreign ministers of Australia and New Zealand (NZ) met in person for the first time in Wellington … -
Australian iron ore exporters aren’t feeling any effects of Beijing’s ongoing economic sanctions against Australian exports, as China’s … -
Queensland MP Duncan Pegg has announced that he is resigning from state politics to focus on his health … -
JERUSALEM—Facebook said Wednesday it has broken up a hacker network used by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ intelligence service … -
MOSCOW—Police arrested nearly 1,500 people Wednesday during a day of demonstrations throughout Russia calling for freedom for imprisoned … -
New South Wales ministers are calling for the sacking of an Australian primary school teacher after anti-police and … -
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has survived another attempt to remove him from office when the … -
Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne has defended her decision to intervene and cancel the state of Victoria’s Belt … -
It has been more than one year since the last time Hailey Do, a third-year student from the … -
U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) has applauded the Australian government’s decision to axe the controversial Belt and Road Initiative agreement …
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UK Bans Travellers From India to Curb New CCP Virus Variant
The UK will ban travellers from India from Friday to prevent the spread of a new CCP virus variant first identified in that country, the government has announced. Addressing the … -
MANILA—Strong winds and high waves lashed the eastern Philippines on Monday as a strong typhoon barrelled past in … -
VANCOUVER—Lawyers for Meng Wanzhou are asking a B.C. Supreme Court judge today to delay the final leg of … -
NEW DELHI—New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown on April 19 to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital’s … -
Albertans more than those in any other jurisdiction are opposed to a carbon tax, and many in the … -
TORONTO—Calls for Ontario Premier Doug Ford to undo new wide-ranging COVID-19 restrictions on outdoor recreational activities grew louder … -
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned trip to India, due to concerns over the ongoing … -
MOSCOW—Prison doctors have decided to transfer Russia’s main opposition leader Alexei Navalny to hospital, its prison authority said … -
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan is seeking to acquire long-range, air-launched cruise missiles from the United States, a defense official said … -
PRAGUE—The Czech Republic said on April 19 that Russia’s eviction of 20 Czech Embassy employees in response to … -
OTTAWA—The federal government will this afternoon unveil its spending plans to manage the remainder of the COVID-19 crisis … -
Commentary Between 1961, when the Berlin Wall was built, and 1989 when it came down, many daring escapes … -
OTTAWA—Canada will have to wait a little longer for a promised influx of COVID-19 vaccines. The federal government … -
In a move likely to appease Beijing, New Zealand’s foreign minister is distancing the nation’s foreign policy away … -
The attack on the Hong Kong office of The Epoch Times is a “litmus test” for the territory’s … -
Iran has started enriching uranium at an above-ground nuclear plant at Natanz to 60% fissile purity—its highest level …
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MANCHESTER, England—Twelve of Europe’s top football clubs launched a breakaway Super League on Sunday, launching what is certain …
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An estimated 3.4 million Australians with a taxable income between $48,000 and $90,000 will be affected as the …
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JOHANNESBURG—A wildfire raging on the slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain spread to the University of Cape Town, …
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MOSCOW—Two Russian warships transited the Bosphorus en route to the Black Sea on Saturday and 15 smaller vessels completed a transfer to the sea as Moscow beefs up its naval … -
MOSCOW—Russia’s FSB security service briefly detained a Ukrainian diplomat in St Petersburg, Ukraine’s foreign ministry said on Saturday, …
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JERUSALEM—The Israeli military says a projectile fired from the Gaza Strip Thursday evening landed in the south of the country, breaking weeks of relative cross-border calm. There were no reports … -
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iran began enriching uranium Friday to its highest level ever, edging closer to weapons-grade levels … -
An official count has confirmed a tie in the Yukon election, pushing the process to the next step … -
Norwegian company Telia stopped airing China Global Television Network (CGTN) after receiving a complaint from victims who had … -
The Australian Federal Court has found Google guilty of misleading customers about personal location data collection on android … -
The Queensland government has taken a step closer to establishing a hydrogen export hub in the state’s north … -
The wife of Gao Zhisheng—known as “China’s conscience”—worries that the Chinese Communist Party has murdered the human rights … -
ANKARA, Turkey—A meeting aimed to improve fraught ties between NATO allies Greece and Turkey quickly descended into a … -
VIENNA—Iran and global powers resumed talks on April 15 to rescue the 2015 nuclear deal in an effort … -
The world is at greater risk of polarisation, and like-minded, democratic nations needed to work together to carry … -
Rural and regional Australia may soon have high-speed internet after Elon Musk’s newest venture, Starlink Beta—the early stages of … -
10 Hong Kong dissidents are expected to be sentenced on April 16, including media mogul Jimmy Lai, for … -
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier Gladys Berejiklian have urged the public not to jump to any conclusions …
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UK Reports Single-Digit CCP Virus Deaths for First Time in 7 Months
The UK on Sunday reported seven deaths within 28 days of a positive CCP virus test. This is the first time in nearly seven months that the death toll has … -
OTTAWA—The recent flood of COVID-19 vaccine doses into Canada is expected to wane this week, with a little … -
MONTREAL—Business owners in Old Montreal will be assessing the damage this morning after an anti?curfew protest turned violent. … -
Australia’s trade minister is considering whether to launch a second action against China at the World Trade Organisation … -
LONDON—Britain’s former prime minister David Cameron said he accepted that communications with government needed to be done through … -
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the Biden administration was concerned about the swell of Russian … -
BIRMINGHAM, England—People queued up outside retailers across England on Monday to release their pent-up shopping fever and some … -
The language skills of Chinese Australians are underused in Australia’s public service as the country faces an increasingly … -
The communist regime in China has become more active on both Twitter and Facebook to spread propaganda and disinformation … -
After the Chinese regime delivered hundreds of millions of doses of its COVID-19 vaccines abroad, its top health officer admitted … -
Christian Democratic Party founder and staunch human rights advocate, Reverend Fred Nile, will be retiring from politics in … -
The Australian Industry Group, a leading industry association, has lobbied for Victoria’s Labor government to defer its decision … -
TEL AVIV, Israel—U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday declared an “enduring and ironclad” American commitment to Israel, …
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Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Expressed ‘Serious Concerns’ on Phone With Chinese Counterpart
Japan’s foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in a phone conversation over a range of issues, days before Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga visits Washington for closer …
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Chinese Rare-Earth Project in Doubt After Greenland Opposition Wins Election
HELSINKI—Greenland’s main opposition party, which is against an international mining project involving uranium and other metals on the … -
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi Won’t Run for Re Election This Fall
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi won’t be running in the municipal election in the fall. Nenshi, the first Muslim … -
Senior Senate Republicans Urge Biden Not to Return to the Iran Nuclear Deal
Four senior Senate Republicans called on President Joe Biden on Tuesday—the same day when the United States and … -
New Report Paints Dire Picture for Post-COVID Recovery Due to Increased Spending, Bigger Government
The increased size of government coupled with unprecedented spending in response to the pandemic could serve to hinder … -
A Third of COVID-19 Survivors Suffer Neurological or Mental Disorders: Study
LONDON—One in three COVID-19 survivors in a study of more than 230,000 mostly American patients were diagnosed with … -
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White House Seeks to Create Legal Ways for Central Americans to Immigrate to US: EnvoyThe White House is looking to create ways for would-be asylum seekers from Central America—who may otherwise seek …
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Journalist Vicky Xu Says CCP Targeting Her Online for Exposing Forced Labor in China
Vicky Xu, a Chinese researcher and journalist in Australia known for her reporting on the treatment of Uyghur … -
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Among 3 Pleading Guilty to Illegal Assembly
HONG KONG—Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and two pro-democracy activists pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of … -
Sydney Man Calls Officials in China Arresting People of Faith, Implores Them to Change
A Sydney man has been making direct phone calls to Chinese officials in a remarkable attempt to convince … -
UK Begins Rollout of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in Wales
The UK rollout of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has begun in Wales, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday. … -
3.1 Million Doses of AstraZeneca From EU ‘Did Not Turn Up’: Australian PM
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pushed back against allegations he criticised the European Union over delays in … -
Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Cash Rate Amid Red Hot Housing Market
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has said it would continue to “carefully” monitor trends in housing borrowing … -
Turkey Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Response to Uyghur Claims
ANKARA—Turkey called in China’s ambassador on Tuesday after his embassy said it had “the right to respond” to … -
Gunmen Free More Than 1,800 Inmates in Attack on Nigerian Prison
YENAGOA, Nigeria—More than 1,800 prisoners are on the run in southeast Nigeria after escaping when heavily armed gunmen … -
Qantas to Add Cairns and Gold Coast to Auckland Direct Flights
Qantas and Jetstar will soon restart flying to all of their pre-pandemic New Zealand destinations while also launching …
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Chinese Officials Trying to Dodge COVID-19 Vaccinations, Citing Health Reasons: Leaked Documents
As the Chinese regime races to inoculate tens of millions through coercive policies and a propaganda blitz, some local officials are quietly dodging the shots themselves. Amid Beijing’s aggressive vaccine … -
In Service of Progressive Values, US Military Has Become Detached From Reality
Commentary To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, U.S. President Biden honoured women in the U.S. military. … -
Family Pay Tribute to 2-Week-Old Baby Killed in England After Pram Hit by Car
The 18-year-old parents of a two-week-old baby, who was killed on Sunday in a hit-and-run incident in the … -
Putin Signs Law Allowing Him 2 More Terms as Russia’s Leader
MOSCOW—Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law allowing him to potentially hold onto power until 2036, … -
India’s Daily Virus Cases Breach 100,000; Mutants, Behavior Blamed
NEW DELHI—India reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections on Monday, becoming the second country after the United … -
UK to Trial COVID-Status Certification in Domestic Settings
The UK government said on Monday that “COVID-status certification” will be tested in domestic settings so that CCP … -
Norwegian Cruise to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccination for Guests and Crew
Cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. said on Monday it would require mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all … -
Philippines Issues Tough Statement to China as South China Sea Tensions Intensify
Aides of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte criticized China on April 5 for anchoring hundreds of its vessels for … -
Tesla Shares Surge After Company Posts Record Deliveries
Tesla Inc. was set to add about $50 billion to its market value as the electric car-maker’s shares … -
Oxygen Cutoff That Killed One at Quebec COVID ICU Last Summer Blamed on Human Error
MONTREAL—A Montreal?area health authority is blaming human error after oxygen was cut off to nine intensive care COVID-19 … -
Israel’s Netanyahu in Court as Parties Weigh In on His Fate
JERUSALEM—Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial resumed Monday, with a key witness painting a picture of an image-obsessed … -
Bangladesh Ferry Accident Kills at Least 26
DHAKA—A Bangladesh ferry carrying around 50 passengers collided with a cargo vessel and sank on Sunday in the … -
Saskatchewan City Plans $25M Tribute Centre to Mark Deadly Broncos Bus Crash
HUMBOLDT, Sask.—A Saskatchewan city says it has a plan to permanently commemorate the deadly Broncos bus crash. The … -
UK Offers Twice-Weekly COVID-19 Tests to Everyone in England
Everyone in England will be offered free COVID-19 testing twice a week from April 9, the UK government … -
Taiwan Reports New Incursion by Chinese Jets Into Defense Zone
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan’s Defense Ministry on April 5 reported a new incursion by China’s air force into the island’s … -
After Failed Takeover, Air Transat Seeks Help as Debt Crunch Looms
OTTAWA/MONTREAL—Struggling tour operator Air Transat is in talks with the federal government on aid but may not reach … -
Tropical Cyclone Kills at Least 113 in Indonesia, East Timor
MALAKA, Indonesia—Floods and landslides triggered by tropical cyclone Seroja in a cluster of islands in southeast Indonesia and … -
Navy Submarine Suffered Long-Term Damage to Ballast Tank From Errant Test: Report
OTTAWA—An internal Defence Department report has pulled back the curtain on the damage caused by an errant test …
April 1st, 2021
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Pfizer COVID-19 Shot 91 Percent Effective in Updated Data, Protective Against South African Variant
Pfizer Inc and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine is around 91 percent effective at preventing the disease, they said on Thursday, citing updated trial data that included participants inoculated for up to … -
The money supply in Canada and the United States is substantially increasing, leading some to believe higher inflation … -
OTTAWA—Canada’s top military procurement official says he is optimistic the federal government will finally end its decade-long search … -
OTTAWA—A parliamentary committee is ordering the Public Health Agency of Canada to turn over all documents related to … -
PARIS—President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday ordered France into its third national lockdown and said schools would close for … -
The matter of carbon taxes and whether Ottawa retained ultimate authority to impose them on recalcitrant provinces under … -
A major study has found that adherence to COVID-19 self-isolation rules is low in the UK, raising concerns …
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Australian universities may see their international student cohorts return to class in large numbers by the beginning of … -
Over 5,000 foreigners were tracked during visits to mainland China between 2017 to 2018, according to the latest … -
The Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld has verified that Australia will … -
NEW YORK—Tony Hernandez, a former Honduran congressman and brother of the sitting president, was sentenced to life in … -
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has pledged to recognise Palestine as a sovereign state if it wins the … -
DAKAR—The terms of China’s loan deals with developing countries are unusually secretive and require borrowers to prioritize repayment … -
HONG KONG—A Hong Kong court found seven prominent pro-democracy figures guilty on Thursday of “unauthorized assembly,” including barrister …
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State Department Report Calls Out China’s ‘Crimes Against Humanity,’ Pandemic Repression
The State Department highlighted the deteriorating human rights record in China, accusing the regime of committing “genocide” and “crimes against humanity” in a newly released report. The annual report, covering …
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The Canadian government announced Wednesday it’s investing to build a new influenza vaccine manufacturing plant in Toronto. The … -
OTTAWA—Parliament’s spending watchdog says the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic should send the deficit to $363.4 billion. … -
BEIRUT—Syrian President Bashar Assad and his wife have recovered from COVID-19 and returned to their regular duties on … -
The Supreme Court of Canada’s recent carbon tax ruling harks back to 1973 when then-prime minister Pierre Trudeau … -
For every pound the UK government earmarks for the English, according to an economic think tank, it gives … -
The pro-life movement has gained unprecedented influence within the Conservative Party of Canada and seeks even more. Ten … -
Half of Brits are now likely have antibodies to the CCP virus—from either natural immune response or from … -
The Pakistani President tested positive for COVID-19 on March 29, 14 days after receiving his first injection with … -
An eastern Ontario doctor accused of murdering an 89-year-old man in hospital last week has had his medical … -
The BBC’s China correspondent John Sudworth has left China after the communist regime issued threats of legal action …
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WASHINGTON—Shutting down the Line 5 pipeline would create a “dangerous precedent” that would forever imperil future cross-border infrastructure … -
Over 300 people gathered in the Adelaide suburb of Joslin in South Australia on Tuesday to protest the … -
Australia has joined 13 other countries in expressing their shared concerns about the veracity of a World Health …
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LONDON—Britain’s coronavirus-hammered economy grew more quickly than previously thought in the final three months of last year but … -
The Byron Bay Bluesfest has been cancelled for a second consecutive year as a preventative measure to minimise … -
Pets of domestic violence victims in New South Wales (NSW) will now have greater protection from abuse under new … -
An independent agency should be established to oversee trading activity in the water markets for the Murray-Darling Basin, … -
The leaders of all three branches of Brazil’s armed forces jointly resigned Tuesday follow
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1.5 Million Doses of AstraZeneca Vaccine Expected to Arrive in Canada From U.S.
The federal government is expecting around 1.5 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine from the United States today. The vaccines are expected to arrive by truck and represent the first … -
‘Diversity and Exclusion’: Lindsay Shepherd Pens Book About Free Speech Controversy at Laurier University
Lindsay Shepherd’s story of finding herself hauled in front of a Wilfred Laurier University informal tribunal and accused … -
Opposition MPs Express Anger as Liberal House Leader, Not PM Aide, Testifies on WE
OTTAWA—A parliamentary hearing on the federal government’s now-dead deal with WE Charity threatened to devolve into chaos on … -
City of London Expects Most Workers to Return After Pandemic
LONDON—The City of London financial centre, which has resembled a ghost town since the coronavirus swept the world … -
Provinces Pause AstraZeneca Shots for Those Under 55, B.C. Tightens Restrictions
Canadian provinces suspended use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in people under age 55 on Monday, acting on … -
How Net Zero by 2050 Dovetails With Beijing’s ‘Hundred-Year Marathon’
Commentary “What is the house of Eorl but a thatched barn where brigands drink in the reek, and … -
South Australian Premier Accused of ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ After Speaking at Chinese Consulate Opening
South Australian Independent Senator Rex Patrick has accused Premier Steven Marshall of “sleeping with the enemy” after the … -
Olympic Committee Rejects Hong Kong Activist Group’s Call for Beijing Boycott
A call by Hong Kong activists in Australia to relocate the 2022 Winter Olympics away from China to … -
UK Wants to Vaccinate All Adults Before Sharing Vaccine With Other Countries
LONDON—Britain will focus on vaccinating the whole of its adult population before it can to provide any surplus … -
Australia’s Largest Energy Company Splits in Two to Cope With Falling Energy Prices
Australia’s largest energy producer and retailer, AGL Energy, will be dividing itself into two new companies that will focus … -
EU Official Urges Greece to Probe Reports of Asylum-Seeker Pushbacks
ATHENS—Greece “can do more” to investigate reports it has pushed asylum-seekers back to Turkey, a senior European Union … -
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Shuffles Cabinet
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro made six Cabinet changes on Monday in the biggest ministerial reshuffle since he took … -
Guatemala Declares Emergency Measures as New Caravan Rumored
GUATEMALA CITY—Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei decreed a “state of prevention” Monday along the country’s border with Honduras, amid … -
Thailand Denies Forcing Back Burma Refugees Blocked at Border
MAE SARIANG, Thailand—Thai authorities on Monday denied forcing back more than 2,000 refugees who had fled air strikes …
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Germany Reports More Blood Clot Cases Associated With AstraZeneca Vaccine
Germany’s health department reported an additional 21 people who recently received the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine suffered blood clots, The Associated Press reported. Seven of the people who had blood clots …
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The federal agency that is responsible for controlling and preventing outbreaks was unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic and … -
CHARLOTTETOWN—Prince Edward Island has suspended use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 18 to 29. Health … -
More than 400 academics from all over the world have signed an open letter condemning the Chinese regime’s … -
NEW DELHI—Divided by a colonial-time boundary that initially separated Tibet and colonial India and now is the boundary … -
BEIRUT—Thousands of Kurdish-led forces, with assistance from the U.S.-led coalition, launched a military operation Sunday at a sprawling … -
NAIROBI, Kenya—Sarah Obama, the matriarch of former U.S. President Barack Obama’s Kenyan family, has died, relatives and officials … -
COPENHAGEN/LONDON—The stranding of a container ship in the Suez Canal has created disruptions in the global shipping industry … -
SUEZ, Egypt—Salvage teams on Monday freed a colossal container ship stuck for nearly a week in the Suez … -
About 3,000 villagers from Burma’s (also known as Myanmar) southeastern Karen state fled to Thailand on Sunday following … -
Groups of six people or two households are now allowed to meet outside in England as the CCP … -
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—A contracted helicopter carrying guides and guests from a lodge on a heli-skiing trip in Alaska’s backcountry … -
MANILA—The Philippine military is sending light fighter aircraft to fly over hundreds of Chinese vessels in disputed waters … -
OTTAWA—Canada is scheduled to receive a flood of new COVID-19 vaccine doses this week, with around 3.3 million … -
LONDON—More than a fifth of small British exporters have temporarily halted sales to the European Union and 4 … -
JOHANNESBURG—Rebels fought the Mozambican army Sunday for the fifth straight day for control of the strategic northern town … -
China and Iran signed a 25-year-long “strategic partnership” agreement on March 27, by which both states would cooperate … -
OTTAWA—The conditions for a brawl appear to be set after Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez announced that he …
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned the violent mob attacks on police officers in Bristol on Friday evening, and pledged his “full support” for the police. “Last night saw disgraceful … -
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his solidarity with UK lawmakers sanctioned by Beijing for speaking out … -
President Joe Biden is including Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a list of … -
SUEZ, Egypt—The company that owns the giant container ship stuck sideways across the Suez Canal said an attempt … -
An Australian soldier has died suddenly in the Northern Territory, the Department of Defence has confirmed. “It is … -
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce issued a warning in Parliament last week for Australia to rally its power in … -
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that it’s “not okay” that Beijing is putting up the price of … -
OTTAWA — In defiance of a House of Commons committee, the president of the Public Health Agency of …
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The Australian Liberal Party has not decided whether to go with gender quotas for its preselection of political … -
A 30-year-old man will face court charged with the sexual assault of a teenage girl more than a … -
LONDON —Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond launched a new pro-independence party on Friday to run in May’s … -
MONTREAL—A man accused of the attempted murder of a Montreal police officer in January appeared before a judge … -
SHANGHAI—China’s top ride-hailing app Didi Chuxing has dropped H&M from its listings, joining a backlash over comments made … -
CALGARY—Tears flowed in a courtroom Friday during sentencing arguments for a man who admitted to slitting his girlfriend’s … -
Britain must be “clear-eyed” about China’s ambitions in the technology sector and be alert to the threat it … -
OTTAWA—A civil servant who met with the former military ombudsman about sexual misconduct allegations against then-defence chief Gen. … -
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland held her first phone call with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday. Among … -
The Canada government announced new investment guidelines on Wednesday aimed at preventing foreign governments and investors from stealing …