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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister, replacing Trudeau
The former central banker has promised to deliver 'action' as country faces hostility on trade from the United States.
Pakistan accuses India of sponsoring militant terror group after train hijacking
A spokesperson offered no evidence for the claim after 26 people were killed on a train that was hijacked in Balochistan province on TuesdayPakistan’s military has accused neighbouring India of...
US rebuts Hamas’s ‘entirely impractical’ ceasefire demands
Apparent rejection of new offer to free US-Israeli hostage dashes hopes of progress but will please Tel AvivThe Trump administration has accused Hamas of making “entirely impractical” demands and stalling...
Stocks jump to close out a rough week — plus, what drove the biggest winners in the portfolio
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Homeland security agents search two Columbia University students’ rooms
College president says she is ‘heartbroken’ by latest escalation in Trump attack on US campusesNever miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in...
Greenland's politicians unite against Trump
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they "cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland."
Attempted Theft and Poisoning of a Star Reindeer Leaves Anchorage Miffed
Star VII, the unofficial mascot for the Alaska city, nearly died when a person sprayed it with air freshener, the animal’s owner said.
What is the best way to keep your teeth healthy?
Tooth-brushing reigns supreme. But fluoride in tap water is a good safety net
The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?
Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.
30,000 jobs could go in Labour’s radical overhaul of NHS
Loss of staff will be at least twice as big as thought, as new NHS England chief tells regional boards to cut costs by 50%The jobs cull from the government’s...
Trump says 'very good chance' of Ukraine ceasefire while Russia keeps caveats
Russia struck a sedate tone Friday but acknowledged grounds for cautious optimism, after only backing the "idea" of a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire with firm caveats.
Congressional Black Caucus members condemn spending bill as ‘blank check’ for Trump, Musk
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have condemned the House-passed spending bill and vowed to vote against it as it comes up in the Senate, even as other Democrats say they’ll support it to avert a...