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PoliticsHamilton mayor warns venues about far-right group’s conference with banned speaker
Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath has warned local venues about the Dominion Society, a group advocating for mass deportations, planning a conference on 29 August. The event features Martin Sellner, banned from the UK over security concerns. Canadian officials have not confirmed his eligibility to enter Canada.
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U.S. Think Tank Urges Trump to Grant Refugee Status to Jewish Canadians
A former Ontario man and a U.S. Conservative think tank are lobbying the Trump administration to grant refugee status to Jewish Canadians citing rising antisemitism. Five outlets reported the calls, all from left or centre, with no coverage from right-rated sources.
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Politics · United KingdomBBC pays white staff less in most pay bands, report shows
The BBC's annual report for 2025/26 reveals that white employees are paid less than ethnic minority colleagues in six of seven pay bands. The largest disparity, where ethnic minority staff earn 13.2% more, is in the lowest pay band.
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Politics · United StatesJack Smith's Team Monitored Trump Campaign Aide Susie Wiles' Phone
Newly released documents reveal that former special counsel Jack Smith's team monitored the phone activity of Susie Wiles, a top aide to Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. The monitoring, conducted from February to May 2023, involved a pen register and trap-and-trace device, recording metadata of calls.
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Politics · United StatesHasan Piker says US causes more deaths than al-Qaeda
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker stated that the United States causes more deaths globally than al-Qaeda. His remarks have drawn criticism from Republicans and scrutiny for Democrats associated with him, including Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
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PoliticsWhite nationalist group gathering on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc land condemned
Approximately 30 masked individuals, reportedly linked to white supremacist ideology, gathered on Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc land. Political leaders condemned the demonstration as hateful and intimidating, occurring days before Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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PoliticsPrime Minister Carney welcomes investors to Toronto for summit
Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting an investment summit in Toronto, welcoming global investors. The event is scheduled to last for two days. The news roundup also mentioned an Alberta police shooting and age verification.
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Politics · United StatesTrump trade war with Canada emerges as US midterm issue
President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is emerging as a significant issue ahead of the US midterm elections. While Canada cannot match US economic power, it may be able to make the trade dispute costly for Trump.
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Politics · United StatesAnthony Fauci's lawyers establish defense fund for pandemic probes
Lawyers for Dr. Anthony Fauci have established a legal defense fund to address the increasing number of state and federal investigations into his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci denies wrongdoing, and any remaining funds will go to charity.
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PoliticsCanadian NATO intern Biwei Zhang arrested in Belgium on espionage charges
A Canadian intern at NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe was arrested in Belgium on espionage charges. The House of Commons public safety committee will hold hearings to review Canada's security screening processes, with Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree set to testify.
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Massie to drop impeachment if Hegseth resigns
Congressman Thomas Massie has stated he will not reintroduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if Hegseth resigns. Massie had previously introduced eight articles of impeachment in September.
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Politics · United StatesPutin Envoy Dmitriev to Meet US Officials at White House
Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, will attend a White House event hosted by First Lady Melania Trump and meet with US administration officials. This marks the first direct contact between Russian and US officials since the US midterm elections, with a focus on humanitarian initiatives.
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Politics · Middle EastIranians Burn Trump Banner at Rally Marking US Embassy Takeover
Thousands of Iranians burned a banner featuring Donald Trump and other US and Israeli officials during a state-organised rally in Tehran. The event coincided with the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover and followed Republican losses in the US midterm elections.
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Politics · United StatesIowa Council Meeting Opens With Satanic Prayer
A city council meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, began with a satanic prayer read by a former council member. The invocation, ending in "Hail Satan," led to a pastor demanding the prayer be reversed, and the mayor calling for a moment of silence.
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Politics · United StatesNYC kitten rescue bars MAGA supporters, PETA calls for policy change
A New York City-based kitten rescue, Itty Bitty City Kitties, has implemented a policy barring MAGA supporters from adopting kittens. The organization's founder cited concerns over public conduct and demonstrated values, while PETA has called for the policy's abolition.
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Politics · United KingdomArchbishop revokes award to cleric over Osama bin Laden remarks
Lambeth Palace has revoked an award given to Muslim cleric Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi. The honour was for reconciliation and interfaith co-operation, but resurfaced comments from 2007 about Osama bin Laden led to its withdrawal.
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Politics · United StatesTrump Administration Launches Foundry School for Manufacturing Training
The Trump administration has launched the Foundry School, a national training program designed to rebuild the domestic manufacturing base. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio were involved in its launch.
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PoliticsCanada Imposes Fines on Unauthorised Immigration Representatives
Canada has introduced significant fines for paid immigration representatives who operate without authorization or provide false information. Penalties can reach CA$1.5 million, with a new website to list those penalised.
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PoliticsPrime Minister Carney in Vancouver for Energy and Ocean Announcements
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Vancouver to announce initiatives related to the energy industry and ocean protection. The visit comes as the Liberal government faces scrutiny from environmentalists.
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Politics · United StatesTrump attacks oil firms and US Attorney in speech as poll rating hits low
Donald Trump accused oil executives of profiteering from his Iran policy and US Attorney Jeanine Pirou of altering court filings in a Monday speech. His approval rating fell to one-third in a CNN/SSRS poll, while Republican senators insisted on written proof that a $1.8bn Justice Department fund was permanently abolished.
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