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Modi government’s use of AI-powered surveillance on Cockroach protesters challenged in court

Government has often been accused of expanding surveillance powers and tightly controlling digital communications

Trump defends economic policies in Michigan, where new tariffs have created concerns statewide

U.S. President’s visit coincides with tensions between Washington and Ottawa that marred opening of Gordie Howe Bridge

Fire-hit communities aid firefighters as France wildfires rage on

As wildfires continue to devastate southwest France, residents of the fire-hit town of Le Porge have rallied to support…

Trump hails ‘good talks’ with Iran but scattered attacks underscore lingering tensions

Saudi Arabia says it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq that had targeted its petroleum facilities

French President Macron pledges support as firefighters race against time

Gironde wildfire has burned through an area four times the size of Paris and forced 220,000 people to flee their homes

Police search for second suspect after deadly Seattle food festival shooting

Three dead and four were wounded in a shooting at Seattle Center, an events complex near the Space Needle where a food…

Berlin Pride attack suspect was flagged for terror links

A known Islamist suspected of driving a minivan into a crowd near a major LGBTQ Pride gathering in Berlin was shot dead…

Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate,’ dismisses accusations of war crimes

Mamdani encouraged the U.S. government to execute the arrest warrant issued by the ICC for Israel’s Prime Minister

Survivors search for answers as pathologists examine remains of buried children in Tuam, Ireland

Similar forensic techniques could be used to identify Indigenous children who went missing from residential schools in…

Marvel Studios unveils Ghost Rider starring Ryan Gosling and Black Panther 3 at Comic-Con

Panel also featured first-look footage from Avengers: Doomsday.

Wildfires threaten French cities as Europe battles blazes

Wildfires advanced towards the outskirts of the historic city of Bordeaux, at the heart of France's winelands, on…

U.S., Iran pause strikes even as conflict spreads to Red Sea and Caspian

The Iran war broadened over the weekend despite a pause in U.S. strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi…

U.S. nuclear regulators seek to eliminate key radiation safety practice

Trump is aiming to quadruple nuclear energy production due to surging electricity demand

France’s D-Day landing beaches, Greece’s Mount Olympus among sites added to World Heritage List

UNESCO also adds the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara and South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo Migratory…

Spike in defence spending is boosting flight times, RCAF chief says

Yearly RCAF flying hours, which fell over the past decade, are now on an upswing thanks to a boost in defence funding

Israel pitches tech partnership and safer AI to Canada despite diplomatic tensions

Israeli ambassador says technology and AI co-operation could help keep ties alive despite deep strains in the bilateral…

Wildfires in France force 250,000 people from their homes as flames advance toward Bordeaux

Neighbouring Spain is also carrying out mass evacuations as blazes burn across the country

U.S. and Iran pause air strikes as talks show signs of progress

Concerns continue about shipping on the strait and now on another crucial waterway in the region, the Bab al-Mandeb…

India creates task force to overhaul exam system after Gen Z Cockroach movement protests

Weeks of youth-led protests about exam paper leaks culminated in the resignation of India’s education minister

Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack killed in confrontation with police

German authorities believe van attack that killed one person and injured 29 others was an act of Islamic extremist…

Rejection of Billy Bishop expansion prevents environmental destruction, advocates say

Project would disrupt the billions of dollars invested in waterfront rehabilitation over the past couple of decades,…

Van drives into crowd at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march, leaving one dead, 16 injured, as police identify suspect

Berlin mayor said ‘this is an attack on our free and cosmopolitan society’ and that police and security authorities…

Firefighters tackle wildfires burning in Gironde region of France

Firefighters battle raging wildfires in France's Gironde region on Saturday, with the blazes forcing tens of thousands…

U.S. appeals court declines Trump’s attempt at tightening mail-in voting rules

Lower court ruled some parts of Trump order were unconstitutional

15 killed in latest attacks in Russia and Ukraine, officials say

The exchange comes as Ukraine’s successful drome attacks have stalled the Russian army’s advances in an expanded…

One man dies as wildfires spread across France and Spain, force mass evacuations

The Tour de France’s last stage on Sunday will be reduced in length by a third to redeploy officers to combat wildfires

Troy Jackson secures Maine democratic nomination, replacing Platner as new nominee to face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins

Graham Platner withdrew from the race earlier this month following an allegation of sexual assault that he has denied

Ecuador’s Carapaz wins 20th stage of Tour de France

Race leader Tadej Pogacar safely negotiated the penultimate stage and is all but certain to claim a fifth Tour de…

Israeli air strike kills head of Hamas-led police force, medic and police officer

An Israeli air strike also killed two people in a house in Khan Younis, in the south of the enclave, medics said,…

Canadian intern at NATO military headquarters in Belgium arrested on suspicion of spying

Woman is suspected of spying on behalf of third country and ties to a criminal organization, says Federal Public…

Latest Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill a total of 15 people, officials say

Trump insults public figures, jokes about third presidential term at rescheduled correspondents dinner

Among the audience members were reporters he had denounced and barred from events

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles and drones on Saudi Arabia as retaliation for airstrikes in Hodeida

Rising tension in the Red Sea threatens to further choke global shipping, as Houthis say they will close the Bab…

India’s education minister resigns after Cockroach movement protests

The movement began more than a month ago after allegations of leaks in some of India’s biggest entrance exams

Taiwan wants peace but prepares for war

Ordinary citizens train to defend the island in a possible conflict with China

Canadian beekeepers say businesses could fail as honey imports hit by U.S. tariffs

Workers say honey prices could fall by as much as 40%