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Resurgence of patriotism as Canadians confront the challenges posed by Trump’s threats directly.

Resurgence of patriotism as Canadians confront the challenges posed by Trump’s threats directly.

Shortly after the United States implemented tariffs on Canada, a neighborhood pub in Toronto decided to eliminate all American items from its menu. This decision necessitated that nachos, wings, and, notably, beer, be prepared exclusively with local Canadian ingredients or, when that was not feasible, with non-U.S. products sourced from Europe or Mexico. Leah Russell, the manager of Madison Avenue pub in Toronto, regarded the boycott as an obvious choice. She stated that the decision is "prett


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A gas explosion at a food court in Taiwan has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left 26 others injured.

A gas explosion at a food court in Taiwan has resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left 26 others injured.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A gas explosion at a department store in Taiwan on Thursday resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left 26 others injured, according to fire authorities. The incident took place in the food court located on the 12th floor of the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung city, as reported by the Taichung Fire Bureau. The explosion caused significant damage to the upper levels of the upscale establishment, sending debris onto the pedestrians below. Among th


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Trump has stated that he has communicated with Putin and made a decision to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Trump has stated that he has communicated with Putin and made a decision to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.

Former President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had engaged in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the resolution of the ongoing war in Ukraine, which commenced three years ago following the full-scale invasion by Russian forces. Additionally, Trump had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy subsequent to his dialogue with Putin. These discussions took place as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided a comprehensive overview of the


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Musk's X has reportedly consented to a payment of $10 million to resolve the lawsuit filed by Trump.

Musk's X has reportedly consented to a payment of $10 million to resolve the lawsuit filed by Trump.

X has consented to a payment in the vicinity of $10 million to resolve a lawsuit initiated by President Trump concerning the suspension of his account on the social media platform in 2021. The company, previously known as Twitter, removed Mr. Trump from its platform following the events of the U.S. Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, citing his provocative posts and asserting that they could incite further violence. In response, Mr. Trump filed a lawsuit, alleging that Twitter and other technology


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Trump Announces Agreement with Putin to Initiate Discussions Aimed at Resolving the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

Trump Announces Agreement with Putin to Initiate Discussions Aimed at Resolving the Russia-Ukraine Conflict.

President Donald Trump altered three years of American policy regarding Ukraine on Wednesday, announcing that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had reached an agreement to initiate discussions aimed at concluding the conflict, following an unexpected exchange of prisoners. Trump indicated that he engaged in a conversation with Putin lasting over an hour, expressing optimism by stating, "I think we’re on the way to getting peace." He also mentioned a subsequent discussion with Ukrainian Pr


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Diddy has filed a lawsuit against NBC, seeking $100 million in damages related to a documentary.

Diddy has filed a lawsuit against NBC, seeking $100 million in damages related to a documentary.

The 55-year-old rapper, currently incarcerated while awaiting trial on charges related to sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for the purpose of engaging in prostitution, has initiated legal action against the network and production company Ample regarding assertions made in their documentary titled ‘Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.’ Documents submitted in New York, which were acquired by the Page Six column of the New York Post, indicate that the film alleges Diddy has engaged in


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U.S. and Colombia Avoid Trade War Over Deportation Flights
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U.S. and Colombia Avoid Trade War Over Deportation Flights

A dispute regarding the acceptance of flights transporting deportees from the United States nearly led to a trade conflict with Colombia, which ultimately conceded after facing threats of tariffs and other sanctions from President Donald Trump. Colombia had previously denied entry to two U.S. military flights carrying individuals deported by American authorities, with President Gustavo Petro asserting that the migrants were unjustly treated as criminals. In response, on January 26, President T


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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.
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Hamas has agreed to free three Israeli hostages, according to Israel.

Hamas is scheduled to release three Israeli hostages on Thursday, comprising two women and an 80-year-old man, along with five Thai nationals who were taken during the attack on October 7, 2023. The Hostages Families Forum has reported that it has received confirmation regarding the release of these eight individuals. This forum is a volunteer organization established by the families of the abductees following the incident. Among those set to be released is Arbel Yehoud, 29, who Israeli offici


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Chiefs will play the Eagles in a historic "three-peat" Super Bowl.
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Chiefs will play the Eagles in a historic "three-peat" Super Bowl.

The Kansas City Chiefs are one victory away from achieving an unprecedented NFL 'three-peat' following their triumph over the Buffalo Bills, which secured their place in Super Bowl 59. In a thrilling contest, the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Bills with a score of 32-29, making them the first team in history to return to the Super Bowl after winning back-to-back championships. This marks the fifth occasion in six years that Kansas City has advanced to the NFL championship game, having claimed v


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New proposal from Perplexity AI on TikTok may result in the U.S. government acquiring 50% ownership interest.
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New proposal from Perplexity AI on TikTok may result in the U.S. government acquiring 50% ownership interest.

Perplexity AI has submitted a fresh proposal to TikTok's parent company that would permit the US government to own up to 50% of a new firm that would be created by combining Perplexity with TikTok's US operations. The suggestion, which was turned in last week, is an update to an earlier strategy the AI startup had given to ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, on January 18, the day before the law that forbids the app entered into force. The initial proposal, to which ByteDance has not repl


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Dada Masilo, a well-known South African contemporary dancer, passes away at age 39.
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Dada Masilo, a well-known South African contemporary dancer, passes away at age 39.

The globally recognised South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo passed away in the hospital over the weekend at the age of 39, and the dance community grieved his passing on Tuesday. After a brief illness, Masilo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, according to a statement from her family. Born in Soweto, she was characterised as a brazen rule-breaker and a sprite-like dancer who, throughout the course of her two-decade career, incorporated African dance elements into traditional Eu


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Meta intends to deploy AI bots on Facebook and Instagram.
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Meta intends to deploy AI bots on Facebook and Instagram.

The way people create and search for content on the internet has been altered by artificial intelligence, but it appears that Meta may have another application for the technology. The Mark Zuckerberg-led corporation may introduce AI bots on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, according to a recent Financial Times report. According to the article, the business will launch a number of new AI products, such as one that enables users to build AI characters on Facebook and Instagram, in


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Murder investigation launched following County Wexford death
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Murder investigation launched following County Wexford death

The body of a 58-year-old man was discovered in County Wexford on Tuesday, prompting the opening of a murder investigation. Shortly after 11:00 local time, the Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services were summoned to a property in Cluain Fada, New Ross, for an incident. The man, identified locally as John O'Connor, was discovered unconscious. A moment later, he was declared dead at the spot. Gardaí said they are treating the death as murder after a post-mortem examination on Wednesday.


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Taliban accuse Pakistan of conducting strikes inside Afghanistan
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Taliban accuse Pakistan of conducting strikes inside Afghanistan

The Islamic Emirate have denied the assertions made by the Pakistani army that the bombing targeted a number of members of the Tahreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), adding that the airstrikes also attacked women and children who were fleeing. According to the media source, the bombings were the Pakistani military's second significant action in the last 12 months and their third large operation on Afghan territory since the Taliban regained power in August 2021. In response, the Islamic Emirate lau


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Following the turmoil on New Year's Eve, Germany saw hundreds of arrests and five fatalities.
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Following the turmoil on New Year's Eve, Germany saw hundreds of arrests and five fatalities.

On a night of chaos marking the beginning of the new year, rioting in Berlin resulted in over 400 arrests, and fireworks-related mishaps have claimed five lives throughout Germany. A 24-year-old man was among those killed after his handmade firework was accidentally set off close to the town of Geseke in North Rhine Westphalia. Authorities say that a 45-year-old and a 50-year-old also perished while holding pyrotechnics that detonated in their hands. In Hamburg, a 20-year-old was killed with


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