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Politics·21d ago

Incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launching re-election bid

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has announced her intention to run for re-election in the upcoming municipal elections scheduled for October. Chow's campaign will face competition from Coun. Brad Bradford, who previously ran against her in 2023. The announcement follows the opening of nominations for the election, with Chow having previously focused on city governance and housing initiatives.

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Region·21d ago

Ontario to crack down on crime with sweeping new legislation

The Ontario government is set to implement new legislation aimed at addressing rising violent crime, drug abuse on transit systems, and human trafficking. This initiative reflects a broader effort to enhance public safety across the province.

Toronto Sun

Region·21d ago

Ontario court dismisses appeal to block release of Doug Ford’s phone records

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that Premier Doug Ford must provide his phone records to civil servants, dismissing the government's motion to block the release. This decision follows a previous ruling requiring the same disclosure.

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National·21d ago

Ebola ‘epidemic is outpacing us,’ WHO chief says, as cases and deaths rise

Daniel Buuma/Getty Images The director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Monday that there had been 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak and that a delay in detecting cases meant responders were now “playing catch-up.” “We are urgently scaling up operations, but at the moment the epidemic is outpacing us,” Tedros said, adding that countries bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo – the epicentre of the outbreak – should take immediate action. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of.

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National·21d ago

Yanik Guillemette Warns Bill C-22 Could Trigger a Major Tech Investment Exodus From Canada

MONTREAL, May 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As international scrutiny intensifies around Canada’s proposed Bill C-22, a growing coalition of global technology leaders, cybersecurity companies, and international lawmakers are warning that the legislation could severely damage Canada’s digital economy. Prominent Canadian technology entrepreneur and investor Yanik Guillemette states that the debate surrounding Bill C-22 has evolved far beyond privacy concerns, rapidly becoming a defining economic issue for Canada’s future competitiveness in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud infrastructure, and.

Financial Post

World·20d ago

Stocks Pare Gain, Oil Climbs on Iran Attack Report: Markets Wrap

Oil ticked higher after slumping by more than 7% on Monday, as reports of fresh military strikes in Iran clouded the outlook for an interim deal between Tehran and Washington to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (Bloomberg) — Asian stocks pared gains and crude oil advanced after reports of US strikes on sites in Iran damped optimism over a potential deal with Tehran. “But progress in the talks could lead to a further reduction in energy prices, inflation expectations, and therefore yields.” Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran over an interim deal to extend their.

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World·21d ago

Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city

Russia has announced plans to intensify strikes on Kyiv, specifically targeting what it describes as Ukraine's "decision-making centres." This follows a recent barrage of drones and missiles that resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries in the city. The Russian Foreign Ministry has urged foreign citizens and diplomats to evacuate Kyiv as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict.

France 24 (World) · The Hindu International

World·21d ago

Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO

The World Health Organization has reported that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, with at least 220 suspected deaths. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized the need for immediate action from neighboring countries to mitigate the risk of the disease.

France 24 (World) · The Guardian World

World·21d ago

Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah

Israel has intensified air strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive to escalate military actions against Hezbollah. This development raises concerns about the potential for a broader regional conflict.

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Sports·21d ago

Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players

Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Marc Pubill, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo Midfielders: Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, Pedri, Gavi, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to his 2026 World Cup squad on Monday, while recalling Mikel Merino and Gavi after injury layoffs and excluding Real Madrid. Lamine Yamal has been included in Spain’s squad for the FIFA World Cup, named by coach Luis de la Fuente, who also included Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino in the European champions’ roster after his recent return from injury.

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Sports·20d ago

Iran national football team to stay in Mexico during 2026 World Cup

Iran's national football team will base itself in Mexico during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and travel into the United States only on matchdays, after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Washington did not want the team staying in the country throughout the tournament. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum agrees to allow Iran to stay in the country during the World Cup, with the United States unwilling to host them.

BBC Sport · France 24 (World)

Sports·20d ago

AGAR: Canada’s FIFA World Cup dream turning into a billion-dollar bill for taxpayers

The mind-blowing cost of hosting the beautiful game is just coming to light.

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Incumbent Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow launching re-election bid

Ontario to crack down on crime with sweeping new legislation

Ontario court dismisses appeal to block release of Doug Ford’s phone records

National

Ebola ‘epidemic is outpacing us,’ WHO chief says, as cases and deaths rise

Yanik Guillemette Warns Bill C-22 Could Trigger a Major Tech Investment Exodus From Canada

Stocks Pare Gain, Oil Climbs on Iran Attack Report: Markets Wrap

World

Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv, urges foreigners to leave city

Spread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO

Israel pounds Lebanon with fresh air strikes, vows to 'crush' Hezbollah

Sports

Yamal in Spain’s World Cup squad, but no room for Real Madrid players

Iran national football team to stay in Mexico during 2026 World Cup

AGAR: Canada’s FIFA World Cup dream turning into a billion-dollar bill for taxpayers