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PoliticsAnalysts: Trump, referendum talk make Quebec election unpredictable
Analysts suggest that discussions around Donald Trump and potential referendums will make the upcoming Quebec election difficult to predict. This contrasts with the situation four years ago when François Legault's party held a significant lead.
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Politics · United StatesDallas-Fort Worth Airport installs Islamic foot-washing stations in restrooms
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is installing Islamic foot-washing stations in Terminal D restrooms, a privately funded $300,000 project registered with Texas regulators on 31 July 2026. The move has drawn criticism from conservative outlets, while a centre-rated report framed it as a practical safety measure.
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Politics · United StatesFederal agents dumpster‑dive for Ilhan Omar’s DNA before D.C. raid
Federal agents searched the trash at Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C. residence to obtain DNA before a raid. Grand‑jury subpoenas were served on her sister Sahra Noor and another relative. A former FBI agent said she does not know what investigators were looking for. More than a dozen raids occurred that day.
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Politics · United KingdomLabour MP apologises after calling for UK military action against Israel
Labour MP Tahir Ali called for the UK to take military action against Israel and for Israel to disarm. He later issued an unreserved apology for his comments and received a formal warning from the Labour Party's chief whip.
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PoliticsOttawa won't say if refugee sponsorship policy was misused
The Immigration Department has declined to state whether a refugee permanent resident sponsorship policy was misused before its expiration last week. Ottawa cited "potential integrity concerns" as the reason for ending the policy, which allowed refugees to sponsor family members not on their initial application.
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PoliticsQuébec solidaire candidates report surge in online hate ahead of provincial election
Québec solidaire and Parti Québécois candidates in Quebec’s upcoming provincial election report a sharp rise in online hate, including threats and slurs. Party leaders describe the volume as “alarming” and say it deters marginalised people from running for office. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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PoliticsFreeland says Canada must diversify trade from US for security
Former deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland stated that Canada must diversify its trade away from the United States for national security reasons. She warned against deepening economic ties with a partner who "openly says they want to take you over," referencing past comments by Donald Trump.
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Politics · European UnionFrance open to defence deals with Canada, envoy states
France's ambassador to Canada stated the country is open to defence deals with Canada, despite its push for European arms industry autonomy. Canada joined an EU loan program for defence projects in February.
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Politics · Middle EastIran to Respond to US Peace Proposal Within Days, Pentagon Prepares Strikes
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran will respond to a US peace proposal within days. This comes as reports suggest the Pentagon is preparing for potential military action against Iran. Negotiations are ongoing through mediators, with Iran reviewing US feedback on its 'Seven-Day Plan'.
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Politics · United StatesTrump's noncitizen voter hunt yields few purges before midterms
President Donald Trump's initiative to find and remove noncitizen voters has not resulted in significant purges that could impact the upcoming midterm elections. A recent Supreme Court decision offers states access to a federal database for citizenship verification.
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Politics · United StatesKansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton urged repentance for eating beef
Democratic Senate nominee Adam Hamilton, running in Kansas, previously told his congregation to repent for their carbon footprints, including for eating beef. The remarks from a January 2020 sermon are resurfacing in the state, which has more cattle than people.
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NDP Leader Avi Lewis Criticized Over Gaza Remarks
NDP Leader Avi Lewis is facing criticism for a statement he made online while observing Yom Kippur. Lewis suggested that he and other Jewish people had not done enough to stop the conflict in Gaza, which he described as a genocide.
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Politics · United StatesSupreme Court rejects Trump mail-voting overhaul plan
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against Donald Trump's plan to significantly alter national mail-voting rules. Following the decision, voting rights groups announced a voter protection campaign, while the Department of Justice and Homeland Security pursue separate election-related investigations.
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PoliticsSenate Democrats Block Immunity for Fauci Aide Over Record Destruction Claims
Democratic senators voted against granting immunity to a former assistant of Dr. Anthony Fauci. The assistant could provide testimony regarding alleged destruction of COVID-19 records. Senator Rand Paul stated he would refer the aide for prosecution.
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Politics · United StatesTrump pressured officials to 'find' votes, loyalist Republicans sought to deny Biden presidency
President Donald Trump pressured state election officials to "find" votes after his 2020 loss, while loyalist Republicans in Congress attempted to deny Joe Biden the presidency during the Electoral College certification. Concerns exist about future attempts to overturn election results.
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PoliticsDemolition begins at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School after February mass shooting
Demolition of Tumbler Ridge Secondary School began on 17 August 2026, following a mass shooting on 10 February that killed nine people. The federal and provincial governments have pledged $200 million for a new school and health centre upgrades. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesTalarico ad criticises Biden on border, draws union fire
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico released a campaign ad stating he "called out Joe Biden for failing us on the border." The ad has drawn criticism from the National Border Patrol Union, which claims Talarico does not support border security.
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Politics · United StatesMan sentenced to eight months for antisemitic synagogue graffiti
Arthur Roberts has been sentenced to eight months in jail for defacing the Congregation Emanu-El synagogue in Victoria with antisemitic messages. He pleaded guilty to mischief and uttering threats, and the judge found the act constituted a hate crime.
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Politics · United StatesKansas Postal Worker Indicted for Stealing 4,404 Pieces of Mail
A federal grand jury has indicted Kelly R. Cram, a Kansas postal worker, on charges of mail theft. She is accused of stealing 4,404 pieces of mail, including hundreds of Republican political mailers, from the Pittsburg, Kansas area.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Collins' Maine office vandalized with 'Blood on her hands' graffiti
The office of Republican Senator Susan Collins in Biddeford, Maine, was vandalized with red paint on the sidewalk reading 'Blood on her hands'. This is the second such incident in about a month, occurring just before Election Day.
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