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A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada’s historic election
After a campaign upended by Trump’s threats, the Liberals hope they can hold onto power.
The ‘Trump effect’ and other things to watch for as Canada votes
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet breaks down the key issues weighing on voters minds as Canadians cast their ballots.
Sorrow and fury among Vancouver’s Filipinos after attack on festival
The community is reeling after 11 were killed and dozens injured by a car ramming attack on a street event.
Trump says ‘disruptors’ at GOP town hall events should be ‘immediately ejected’: ‘Troublemakers’
President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Republicans to respond to “disruptors and troublemakers” at town halls by having them “immediately ejected,” after protests and heated exchanges at some of these events hosted by GOP lawmakers. Trump alleged that “Radical Left Democrats” are “paying a fortune to have people infiltrate” the town halls held by […]
Donald Trump, beware – this is what a global liberal fightback looks like | Timothy Garton Ash
From the Canadian elections to universities and civil society, the campaign to turn the tide against anti-liberal nationalists is at last underway Liberals of all countries, unite! Just as anti-liberal powers outside the west are becoming stronger than ever, the assault on everything we stand for has been joined by the United States. Against this […]
More than 100 undocumented immigrants detained in Colorado nightclub raid: DEA
Dozens of undocumented immigrants were detained by federal agents in a raid at a nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo., early Sunday morning, officials said, as the Trump administration steps up its enforcement efforts across the country. More than 100 people were taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Jonathan Pullen, the Drug Enforcement […]
From water pollution to stained cushions: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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Trump: Town hall ‘disruptors’ should be ‘immediately ejected’
President Trump on Sunday urged Republicans to clamp down on protesters at town halls, saying they should be “immediately ejected” from the room and GOP lawmakers hosting the events “should not treat them nicely.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused “Radical Left Democrats” of “paying a fortune to have people infiltrate the Town […]
In Poland, we know all about fighting illiberal regimes. Here are our lessons for the Trump age | Jarosław Kuisz and Karolina Wigura
Our political history is one of catastrophe, communism, and developing powerful antibodies against oppression In 2016, one year after the rightwing populist Law and Justice party won an overall majority in Poland, there was a knock at a door. The mother of a young journalist opened it. To her astonishment, it was the security services […]
Trump floats income tax cut to ease tariff impact
President Trump floated a new income tax cut on Sunday as a way to mitigate the impact of his sweeping tariffs, which polls show Americans increasingly believe will lead to higher prices. “When Tariffs cut in, many people’s Income Taxes will be substantially reduced, maybe even completely eliminated,” Trump wrote in a post on his […]
Trump news at a glance: President says he wants Putin ‘to stop shooting’ after talks with Zelenskyy
Trump expresses newfound sympathy for his Ukrainian counterpart, saying he ‘wants to do something good for his country’ – key US politics stories from Sunday 27 April at a glance Donald Trump appears to have warmed to Volodymyr Zelenskyy after the two presidents met at the Vatican, with the US leader emerging from talks with […]
Trump ‘disappointed’ in Russia, tells Putin to ‘stop shooting’ and sign Ukraine deal
President Trump on Sunday voiced disappointment in Russia while urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to “stop shooting” and sign a U.S.-brokered peace deal to end the war with Ukraine. “Well, I want him to stop shooting, sit down and sign a deal,” Trump told reporters when asked what he wants the Russian leader to do […]
Trump disappointed Russia launched rockets at Ukraine, blames Obama, Biden for Crimea giveaway
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was disappointed with Russia for launching missiles while trying to reach a peace deal between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump spoke with reporters before boarding Air Force One on Sunday evening, where he was asked about everything from the peace talks between Russia […]
Trump warms to Zelenskyy after Vatican meeting but is ‘disappointed’ by Russia
US president says face-to-face improved relations with Ukrainian leader and demurs on trust in Vladimir Putin Asked to comment on his meeting at the Vatican with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump on Sunday expressed newfound sympathy for his Ukrainian counterpart, saying he “wants to do something good for his country” and “is working hard”. Reflecting on […]
Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says
Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys and identification Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft last week of the US homeland security secretary Kristi Noem’s purse as she ate at a Washington DC restaurant, officials said Sunday. Noem’s purse was nabbed on […]
ICE, Florida law enforcement make nearly 800 arrests in multi-day operation
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Florida law enforcement agencies announced over the weekend that they made nearly 800 arrests in a multi-day immigration enforcement operation. ICE touted “Operation Tidal Wave” as a “highly successful operation,” pointing to the unique partnership between local and federal authorities. “In a first-of-its-kind partnership between state and federal […]
The beauty and challenge of elections in Canada’s frigid north
The unique culture, landscape and weather make running elections in Nunavut both difficult and rewarding.
Waltz doubles down on Hegseth praise amid ongoing Pentagon controversy
Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz reiterated the administration’s support for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Sunday, saying they “couldn’t be prouder” of his early months in the role, despite a wave of high-profile controversies and resignations that have embroiled the department in recent weeks. Speaking to Fox News host Maria Bartiromo on Sunday, Waltz […]
Greenland prime minister says US has ‘not been respectful’, island can’t be bought by ‘just anyone’
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday that the United States has “not been respectful” in the way its officials have discussed their interest in taking over the country. “The talks from the United States have not been respectful,” he said at a press conference near Copenhagen, alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. “The […]