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Ontario parents worried about another disruption to learning as possible strike looms
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Ontario parents worried about another disruption to learning as possible strike looms
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The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them: The transfer of Army Tactical Missile Systems with a nearly 200-mile range ends a ...
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The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kills 18 people, including 14 children: Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 18 people ...
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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza kills 18 people, including 14 children
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan: Israel has attacked Iran, three people familiar with the matter said, as Iranian state media ...
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Israel attacks Iran, sources say, drones reported over Isfahan
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With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe the Gaza war
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With its aerial attack, Iran could break Israel’s isolation and reframe ...
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
  • The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

  • Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.

  • Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.

  • It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again to protect cities
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Russian strike kills at least 14 as Ukraine’s air defenses struggle again ...
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Gaza Kill at Least 10 Palestinians in Rafah: For weeks, Palestinians have been bracing for a ground offensive on the southern Gaza ...
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Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Gaza Kill at Least 10 Palestinians in Rafah
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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever: Countries are under pressure to make progress on a first-ever global plastics treaty this week ...
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As plastic treaty talks open, countries more divided than ever
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Comment: We cannot win the battle of ‘planet versus plastic’ without robust data: Policymakers are meeting in Ottawa this week to negotiate a Global Plastics ...
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Comment: We cannot win the battle of ‘planet versus plastic’ without ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in north: Military probing why sirens didn't sound before drones struck near community of ...
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2 Hezbollah commanders killed in IDF strikes as attack drones injure 3 in ...
Quick Glance: British Foreign Minister's Visit to Israel Tomorrow; Israel Plans 'Limited Strikes' in Iran - CNN
  • British foreign minister's visit to Israel scheduled for tomorrow

  • Rishi Sunak urges calm in relation to Iran

  • US anticipates Israel contemplating limited strikes in Iran - sources

  • Israel warns Iran: 'Will not go unpunished'
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron urged Israel not to retaliate after Iran's drone and missile ...
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UK's Cameron urges Israel not to retaliate against Iran
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Tigers' Riley Greene slugs two homers in 4-2 win over Rays: Riley Greene powered the Tigers to a 4-2 come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana ...
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Tigers' Riley Greene slugs two homers in 4-2 win over Rays
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major escalation of widening conflict
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Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory strikes on Israel in major ...
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT: Israel planned a stronger counterattack against Iran, but chose a more limited strike ...
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Israel planned bigger attack on Iran, scaled back after pressure: NYT
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IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed: An airstrike conducted by Israeli forces in central Gaza resulted in the death of a Hamas ...
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 IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials: The overnight strike followed an unprecedented assault by Iran on Israel last weekend
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Israel carries out strike inside Iran according to US officials
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Iranian air base reportedly attacked in ‘limited’ Israeli reprisal strike: Iran downplays apparent retaliation and Israel keeps mum in sign both sides are ...
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Iranian air base reportedly attacked in ‘limited’ Israeli reprisal strike
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Israel hit Iran with a half-ton 'Rampage' supersonic missile: report : Israeli media reported that Israel used a "Rampage" air-to-surface missile.
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Israel hit Iran with a half-ton 'Rampage' supersonic missile: report
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Ottawa injects another $36.4-million into vaccine injury compensation fund: To date, a private firm called OXARO has received $56.2 million from Ottawa to run ...
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Ottawa injects another $36.4-million into vaccine injury compensation fund
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
  • Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.

  • The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.

  • Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.

  • Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
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Trudeau announces $5-billion loan guarantee program for Indigenous communities : The Prime Minister says the program will help Indigenous peoples receive a fair ...
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Trudeau announces $5-billion loan guarantee program for Indigenous ...
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Baby in Gaza saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike: A baby girl was delivered from the womb of a Palestinian killed along with her husband and ...
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Baby in Gaza saved from womb of mother killed in Israeli strike
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Banks must offer more than just their own financial products: Banks are, first and foremost, sales organizations, and there is a real issue: limited product ...
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Banks must offer more than just their own financial products
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Ottawa looking for Canadian-made solutions for plastic pollution: Steven Guilbeault said Canada is hoping to clean up approximately 70 per cent of the treaty ...
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Ottawa looking for Canadian-made solutions for plastic pollution
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Talks under way in Ottawa on curbing global plastics pollution: Delegates from 174 countries are in Ottawa this week for the fourth session of the ...
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Talks under way in Ottawa on curbing global plastics pollution
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Ottawa spent $2.2-million fighting emergencies act court challenge on convoy protest
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Ottawa spent $2.2-million fighting emergencies act court challenge on ...
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Ottawa ready for games to get 'better and better' as PWHL playoff race heats up: With three spots still to be decided in the coming days, the PWHL's ...
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Ottawa ready for games to get 'better and better' as PWHL playoff race ...
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike: Latest news and live updates as tensions in the Middle East remain heightened following Iran's ...
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Live updates: Israel responds to Iran attack with reported strike
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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and Israel
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Washington wrestles with ‘new equation’ of direct attacks between Iran and ...
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What we know about the reported strike on Iran: TEHRAN: Explosions rocked Iran's central Isfahan province on Friday (Apr 19), according to state media ...
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What we know about the reported strike on Iran
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More than a dozen killed in Ukraine after Russian strike on apartment block
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran: Iran's state media reported explosions in the central province of Isfahan on Friday ...
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What we know so far about the explosions reported in central Iran
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Judge rules in favour of GTU: -says strike legal and justified, gov’t to appeal By Abigail Headley In a comprehensive win for the GTU ...
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Judge rules in favour of GTU
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Canada announces more sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits Ottawa: The Liberals announced the latest round of sanctions on Belarus as Trudeau ...
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Canada announces more sanctions on Belarus as opposition leader visits ...
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s Al-Maghazi refugee camp
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At least 13 killed, including 7 children, after strike on Gaza’s ...
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Nations to Resume Talks Over Legal Treaty to Fix Plastic Problem: New research on plastic is already stirring up debate as countries prepare to meet in Ottawa ...
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Nations to Resume Talks Over Legal Treaty to Fix Plastic Problem
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later': U.S. officials have expressed concern that Tehran may retaliate for Israeli airstrikes in ...
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Biden says he expects Iranian strike on Israel 'sooner than later'
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A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says
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A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign ...
Quick Glance: Russian Attack Causes Destruction of TV Tower in Kharkiv
  • A television tower in Kharkiv was ripped in two by a Russian missile strike on Monday, described by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a deliberate attempt by Moscow to make the second largest city in Ukraine uninhabitable.

  • Impressive footage showed the main mast of the tower breaking off and collapsing in the city, which has been under missile and drone attacks for weeks.

  • Zelenskyy briefed US President Joe Biden about the airstrike that occurred shortly before their conversation.

  • The Service for State Special Communications reported partial damage to the tower's structure, resulting in a temporary loss of television signal. Efforts are underway to restore it, with residents advised to use cable, online TV, or radio if they lack a digital TV signal.
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month: The Aslef union claims drivers have not had a pay rise for five years.
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Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation: US President Joe Biden signs into law a $95bn war aid measure that includes $26bn for ...
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Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel says ‘moving ahead’ with Rafah operation
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What does Israel's capability to strike Iran directly without special ops mean for the region?
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What does Israel's capability to strike Iran directly without special ...
Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
  • An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.

  • The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.

  • The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.

  • It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
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Ottawa to force banks to call carbon rebate a carbon rebate in direct deposits: Canadian banks that refuse to identify the carbon rebate by name when doing ...
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Israel fires two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid workers: The Israeli military dismissed two officers and formally reprimanded senior ...
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Israel fires two officers after finding grave errors in strike on aid ...
Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
  • A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.

  • Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.

  • Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.

  • The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
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Politics Briefing: Premiers warn Ottawa against ‘overreaching’ and setting conditions on funding
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Politics Briefing: Premiers warn Ottawa against ‘overreaching’ and setting ...
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Ottawa boosts funding to train urban firefighters to tackle wildfires: The federal funding was announced as Edward Kelly, general president of the International ...
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Ottawa boosts funding to train urban firefighters to tackle wildfires
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Iran says Israel ‘in complete panic’ over Syria attack response: An advisor to Iran’s supreme leader said Saturday that Israel is panicking over a possible ...
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Iran says Israel ‘in complete panic’ over Syria attack response
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Trump hush money trial live updates: First 6 jurors seated: Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York continues with the jury ...
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Trump hush money trial live updates: First 6 jurors seated
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Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears: Tehran lifts restrictions on Iran’s airspace after canceling flights amid reports of explosions.
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Israel Strikes Iran in Narrow Attack Amid Escalation Fears
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Netanyahu's message: Whoever harms us, we will strike back at them: "We are prepared to address the security needs of the State of Israel both defensively and ...
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Netanyahu's message: Whoever harms us, we will strike back at them
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Health minister pitches dental-care changes to get dentists onside: Liberals say 5,000 dental-care providers – including dentists, hygienists and denturists – ...
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Health minister pitches dental-care changes to get dentists onside