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<title>Thousands of people in northern Lebanon celebrate Brazil&amp;apos;s victory over Japan</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of people in northern Lebanon celebrated Brazil&#039;s 2-1 victory over Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Monday, with supporters taking to the streets waving Brazilian flags, beating drums and sounding horns after the final whistle. The largest… ]]></description>
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<title>Alaska Supreme Court says a man with the same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan can be on primary ballot</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court ruled Monday that a man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat and ordered elections officials to place… ]]></description>
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<title>3 firefighters killed in Western wildfire were trying to shield themselves from flames</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Three firefighters killed over the weekend in a wildfire along the Colorado-Utah border were trying to shield themselves from flames by deploying tent-like shelters when they were overcome, authorities said. ]]></description>
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<title>A push for pets in hospice wards in Poland</title>
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<title>Back&#45;to&#45;back powerful earthquakes slam Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Mud caked devotees wrapped in dried banana leaves honor St. John the Baptist</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Devotees covered in mud and banana leaves took part in the annual Taong Putik festival in the Philippine village of Bibiclat, honoring St. John the Baptist in a tradition that blends Catholic faith and local customs. ]]></description>
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<title>Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4&#45;2 at the World Cup</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ATLANTA (AP) — Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation&#039;s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign&#45;style rally on the National Mall</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump formally kicked off celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary on Wednesday night by working to get the country excited again — about himself. ]]></description>
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<title>Face&#45;painting artist helps World Cup fans show national pride</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ World Cup fans show their national pride in many ways, from waving flags and wearing jerseys to painting their faces in the colors of their country. (AP Video by Obed Lamy) ]]></description>
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<title>The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: ]]></description>
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<title>BlackRock® Canada Announces Risk Rating Changes for certain iShares ETFs and Name Change for iShares Core Canadian Short&#45;Mid Term Universe Bond Index ETF</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ TORONTO, June 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (“BlackRock”) (NYSE:BLK), today announced updated investment risk ratings of the iShares ETFs listed below, effective as of June 19,… ]]></description>
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<title>Iran&amp;apos;s deputy FM confirms deal with US to end the war, including in Lebanon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States and Iran have reached an initial agreement to end their war and open the Strait of Hormuz, offering relief to the Gulf region and global economy more than three months since fighting began. Iran’s deputy foreign minister,… ]]></description>
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<title>Protesters clash with police in Geneva ahead of G7 summit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons in clashes with stone-throwing youths during a protest on Sunday in Geneva against the G7 group of wealthy nations, a day before its leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump hold a summit… ]]></description>
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<title>Trump arrives at the Octagon to celebrate 80th birthday with UFC show on White House lawn</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday Sunday with cage fighting on the White House lawn. Trump and UFC chief Dana White stood for the national anthem as fighter jets flew overhead. (AP Video shot by Nathan Ellgren) ]]></description>
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<title>A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United States and Iran reached an initial agreement early Monday to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire in the Iran war, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach… ]]></description>
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<title>Deal is reached to end Iran war, as Trump orders stop to US naval blockade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz. This offers relief to the global economy more than three months since fighting began. ]]></description>
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<title>Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination despite mounting controversies</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/graham-platner-wins-maine-democratic-senate-nomination-despite-mounting-controversies</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Graham Platner has secured Maine&#039;s Democratic Senate nomination, setting up a high-stakes battle against longtime incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race that could determine party control of the U.S. Senate. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney) ]]></description>
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<title>Bosnia&#45;Herzegovina expecting &amp;apos;hostile atmosphere&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/bosnia-herzegovina-expecting-hostile-atmosphere</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bosnia-Herzegovina hit the training pitch ahead of its World Cup opener against Canada. The Bosnians sit 64th in the FIFA rankings, while Canada enters play at No. 30. ]]></description>
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<title>Albania&amp;apos;s prime minister vows to press ahead with Trump family&#45;linked coastal resort</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/albanias-prime-minister-vows-to-press-ahead-with-trump-family-linked-coastal-resort</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is vowing to press ahead with a massive coastal development linked to Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, despite a surge in protests against it. (AP video shot by: Florent Bajrami) ]]></description>
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<title>AP Interview: Albania&amp;apos;s leader defends Kushner&#45;linked luxury development</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is vowing to press ahead with a luxury development linked to U.S. President Donald Trump ’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, despite a surge in protests against it there. ]]></description>
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<title>Knicks in 6: NY man’s high school yearbook prediction 6 years ago goes viral</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/knicks-in-6-ny-mans-high-school-yearbook-prediction-6-years-ago-goes-viral</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ NEW YORK (AP) — If the New York Knicks win it all this year, just remember that Evan Pfeufer called it six years ago, and has the receipts to prove it. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;Name one proven fact&amp;apos;: Putin asks for proof of allegations of Russian illegal activity in Europe</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/name-one-proven-fact-putin-asks-for-proof-of-allegations-of-russian-illegal-activity-in-europe</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting Thursday with heads of foreign media news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Asked about an Associated Press investigation tracking 191 incidents across Europe, including sabotage, cyberattacks, attempted… ]]></description>
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<title>UN nuclear watchdog says it&amp;apos;s been unable to inspect Iranian facilities</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/un-nuclear-watchdog-says-its-been-unable-to-inspect-iranian-facilities</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ VIENNA (AP) — The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog circulated to member states and seen Thursday by… ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>California&amp;apos;s slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn&amp;apos;t mean elections are rigged</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/californias-slow-ballot-count-makes-it-a-target-for-critics-it-doesnt-mean-elections-are-rigged</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor. ]]></description>
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<title>Prosecutor tells jury that teen&amp;apos;s killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self&#45;defense</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/prosecutor-tells-jury-that-teens-killing-at-a-texas-track-meet-was-murder-not-self-defense</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Prosecutors told jurors Thursday that a Texas teenager competing at a high school track meet provoked a 17-year-old athlete from a rival team before fatally stabbing him in the stadium&#039;s bleachers as other students looked on. ]]></description>
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<title>Paris police detain dozens after violence erupts during celebrations of PSG&amp;apos;s Champions League title</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/paris-police-detain-dozens-after-violence-erupts-during-celebrations-of-psgs-champions-league-title</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ PARIS (AP) — Paris police detained dozens of people after violence disrupted celebrations late Saturday of Paris Saint-Germain’s second Champions League title win and a group tried to storm a police station in the French capital. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Paris police detain 45 after violence erupts during celebrations of PSG&amp;apos;s Champions League title</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/paris-police-detain-45-after-violence-erupts-during-celebrations-of-psgs-champions-league-title</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Paris Saint-Germain’s second Champions League title win was marred by violence as people disrupted celebrations and a group tried to storm a police station in the French capital. ]]></description>
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<title>Deux hommes reconnus coupables de meurtre après une fusillade près de Calgary</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/deux-hommes-reconnus-coupables-de-meurtre-apres-une-fusillade-pres-de-calgary</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA - L&#039;épouse d&#039;un Albertain abattu lors d&#039;une fusillade en bord de route à l&#039;est de Calgary a échangé une étreinte émouvante avec la procureure après que le jury a déclaré les deux hommes coupables de meurtre au… ]]></description>
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<title>AP News in Brief at 9:04 p.m. EDT</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ap-news-in-brief-at-904-pm-edt</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ap-news-in-brief-at-904-pm-edt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>PM Netanyahu announces &amp;apos;deepening&amp;apos; of Israeli military operation in Lebanon</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pm-netanyahu-announces-deepening-of-israeli-military-operation-in-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pm-netanyahu-announces-deepening-of-israeli-military-operation-in-lebanon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he had ordered a &quot;deepening&quot; of his country&#039;s military operation in Lebanon. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Canada implements stricter travel, immigration measures in response to Ebola crisis</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/canada-implements-stricter-travel-immigration-measures-in-response-to-ebola-crisis</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/canada-implements-stricter-travel-immigration-measures-in-response-to-ebola-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Canadian government says travellers from Ebola-affected regions will be required to self-isolate for 21 days. (May 26, 2026) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Dang Van Phuoc, AP combat photographer who lost an eye in the Vietnam War, dies at 91</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/dang-van-phuoc-ap-combat-photographer-who-lost-an-eye-in-the-vietnam-war-dies-at-91</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Former Associated Press photographer Dang Van Phuoc, who was wounded multiple times during the Vietnam War and returned to capture the action even after losing an eye in an explosion, has died. He was 91. ]]></description>
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<title>Coal mine gas explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/coal-mine-gas-explosion-in-china-kills-90-people-state-media-say</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/coal-mine-gas-explosion-in-china-kills-90-people-state-media-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BEIJING (AP) — A gas explosion at a coal mine in China’s northern province of Shanxi killed at least 90 people, state media reported Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo visits Italy&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;Land of Fires&amp;apos; as families seek justice for children lost to toxic waste</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-leo-visits-italys-land-of-fires-as-families-seek-justice-for-children-lost-to-toxic-waste</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-leo-visits-italys-land-of-fires-as-families-seek-justice-for-children-lost-to-toxic-waste</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ACERRA, Italy (AP) — Families living in a toxic-waste polluted area around Naples were preparing to meet Pope Leo XIV during his pastoral visit on Saturday, carrying with them years of grief, anger and hopes for justice after losing children… ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:15:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Hope can help you &amp;apos;find your way through the fog&amp;apos;, Angélique Kidjo unveils new album</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/hope-can-help-you-find-your-way-through-the-fog-angelique-kidjo-unveils-new-album</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/hope-can-help-you-find-your-way-through-the-fog-angelique-kidjo-unveils-new-album</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Angélique Kidjo is a global music icon, five-time Grammy winner, and unstoppable force for change. The Beninese superstar has just released her powerful new album HOPE!!, a groove-heavy, galvanizing work dedicated to her late mother, featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Ayra Starr, Davido, and more. Fresh from her Hollywood Walk of Fame star and ongoing world tour, Kidjo continues to blend African rhythms with universal messages of resilience and unity. Jean-Emile Jammine speaks to a living legend and passionate activist. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Rubio urges more support from NATO allies to help end Iran war</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/rubio-urges-more-support-from-nato-allies-to-help-end-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/rubio-urges-more-support-from-nato-allies-to-help-end-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump&#039;s &quot;disappointment&quot; at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their efforts to end the Iran war.  Rubio made the comments ahead of the arrival of Pakistan’s army chief in Tehran on Friday to advance mediation between Iran and Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Health workers struggle with Ebola outbreak as WHO declares highest risk level in DR Congo</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/health-workers-struggle-with-ebola-outbreak-as-who-declares-highest-risk-level-in-dr-congo</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/health-workers-struggle-with-ebola-outbreak-as-who-declares-highest-risk-level-in-dr-congo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First, at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The Foreign Ministry has criticised Brussels for halting support for Rwandan troops deployed in Cabo Delgado. And, African animation is stepping out of the margins with bold global ambitions. As studios, streamers, and creators invest in original stories from the continent, the key question remains: can Africa turn this creative momentum into a truly sustainable animation industry? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Putin Xi, To Catch a Castro, Red Carpet Rebellion</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/putin-xi-to-catch-a-castro-red-carpet-rebellion</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/putin-xi-to-catch-a-castro-red-carpet-rebellion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s been a week marked by major geopolitical, legal and public health developments across several fronts.
 
In Washington, the Trump administration has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro over alleged murder and conspiracy to kill US nationals, linked to the 1990s downing of two civilian aircraft — a move officials describe as long-delayed justice, but which critics see as part of a wider push on regime change.
 
In Beijing, President Vladimir Putin made a rare visit to meet Xi Jinping, with carefully staged ceremony and renewed pledges of “unyielding relations”, while Ukraine reported continued deep-strike drone operations inside Russian territory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>From Serena to Coco: How to Coach a Tennis Superstar</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/from-serena-to-coco-how-to-coach-a-tennis-superstar</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/from-serena-to-coco-how-to-coach-a-tennis-superstar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Roland Garros begins this weekend, as the world’s best players arrive in Paris for the 130th edition of the French Open.
 
In the men’s draw, world number one Jannik Sinner returns after last year’s epic final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz. In the women’s competition, Aryna Sabalenka arrives as the top-ranked player, while attention will also focus on Iga Swiatek — the Queen of Clay — and defending champion Coco Gauff. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pentagon says it reduced US troop brigades in Europe from four to three</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pentagon-says-it-reduced-us-troop-brigades-in-europe-from-four-to-three</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pentagon-says-it-reduced-us-troop-brigades-in-europe-from-four-to-three</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pentagon said on Tuesday it was cutting the number of US Brigade Combat Teams stationed in Europe from four to three, returning troop levels to those seen in 2021 as Washington presses European allies to assume greater responsibility for regional defence. The move will temporarily delay the deployment of additional US forces to Poland. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EU reaches deal on US trade pact as Trump threatens new tariffs by July 4</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-reaches-deal-on-us-trade-pact-as-trump-threatens-new-tariffs-by-july-4</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-reaches-deal-on-us-trade-pact-as-trump-threatens-new-tariffs-by-july-4</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal early on Wednesday to implement the bloc’s trade pact with the United States, ending months of wrangling over the accord as President Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs unless it was approved by July 4. The compromise followed late-night negotiations between EU capitals and parliament negotiators. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump tightens grip on Republican Party after Thomas Massie primary defeat</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-tightens-grip-on-republican-party-after-thomas-massie-primary-defeat</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-tightens-grip-on-republican-party-after-thomas-massie-primary-defeat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump tightened his grip on the Republican Party on Tuesday after Kentucky voters ousted Congressman Thomas Massie, one of the few conservatives willing to openly challenge him. The defeat, projected by NBC and CNN, followed setbacks for other Republican dissenters, including Indiana lawmakers and Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>New York woman dies after falling into open manhole after exiting car</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/new-york-woman-dies-after-falling-into-open-manhole-after-exiting-car</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 56-year-old woman died after falling into an open maintenance hole on a busy Midtown Manhattan street, New York police and utility officials said on Tuesday, as authorities investigated how the incident occurred. The woman fell into the hole after parking her SUV near Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street late Monday and was pronounced dead after firefighters pulled her out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>IRS will not pursue Trump for back taxes under settlement agreement</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/irs-will-not-pursue-trump-for-back-taxes-under-settlement-agreement</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/irs-will-not-pursue-trump-for-back-taxes-under-settlement-agreement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US Internal Revenue Service will not pursue President Donald Trump, his family or the Trump Organisation for back taxes under an agreement announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. Trump, his sons Eric and Donald Jr., and the Trump Organisation sued the IRS in January over leaked tax returns, seeking $10 billion in damages. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Hantavirus&#45;hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrives in Rotterdam for disinfection</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-mv-hondius-arrives-in-rotterdam-for-disinfection</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship-mv-hondius-arrives-in-rotterdam-for-disinfection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam for disinfection on Monday morning, as Dutch authorities prepared quarantine arrangements for remaining crew and medical staff following a multi-country outbreak that has killed three people and triggered global monitoring. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hantavirus-hit, cruise, ship, Hondius, arrives, Rotterdam, for, disinfection</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump warns Iran that &amp;apos;there won&amp;apos;t be anything left of them&amp;apos; without peace deal</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-warns-iran-that-there-wont-be-anything-left-of-them-without-peace-deal</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-warns-iran-that-there-wont-be-anything-left-of-them-without-peace-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran to move quickly towards a peace deal or face destruction, as Washington’s war with Tehran and its allies continues to stall negotiations, drive up energy prices, and fuel instability across the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Julianne Moore says true gender equality still distant at Cannes</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/julianne-moore-says-true-gender-equality-still-distant-at-cannes</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/julianne-moore-says-true-gender-equality-still-distant-at-cannes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a Women in Motion event held alongside the Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains far off globally and in the film industry, as she accepted an award recognising her advocacy for women in cinema. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Julianne, Moore, says, true, gender, equality, still, distant, Cannes</media:keywords>
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<title>Drone strike sparks a fire on the edge of UAE nuclear facility</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/drone-strike-sparks-a-fire-on-the-edge-of-uae-nuclear-facility</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/drone-strike-sparks-a-fire-on-the-edge-of-uae-nuclear-facility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A drone strike sparked a fire near the United Arab Emirates’s Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, authorities said, in an attack Abu Dhabi condemned as a threat to regional security. The strike highlighted the possibility of renewed war amid a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Drone, strike, sparks, fire, the, edge, UAE, nuclear, facility</media:keywords>
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<title>Suspected Ukrainian military drone discovered after crashing in Lithuania</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/suspected-ukrainian-military-drone-discovered-after-crashing-in-lithuania</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/suspected-ukrainian-military-drone-discovered-after-crashing-in-lithuania</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A suspected Ukrainian military drone was found crashed in Lithuania on Sunday, officials said, as Baltic NATO members face growing concern over stray drones crossing into their airspace from the war in neighboring Ukraine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Suspected, Ukrainian, military, drone, discovered, after, crashing, Lithuania</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East live: Trump says he ‘won’t be much more patient’ with Iran</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-says-he-wont-be-much-more-patient-with-iran</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-says-he-wont-be-much-more-patient-with-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump ​said he would not be ​much ‌more ⁠patient with ‌Iran as he urged Tehran ⁠to reach a deal ​with Washington. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments in the Middle East. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, live:, Trump, says, ‘won’t, much, more, patient’, with, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>Romanian metal, Australian star Delta Goodrem qualify for Eurovision grand final</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/romanian-metal-australian-star-delta-goodrem-qualify-for-eurovision-grand-final</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/romanian-metal-australian-star-delta-goodrem-qualify-for-eurovision-grand-final</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Romanian metal, a Danish club anthem and Australian singer Delta Goodrem advanced to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 grand final after Thursday’s second semi-final in Vienna. Albania, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Malta, Norway and Ukraine also secured places in Saturday’s final at the Wiener Stadthalle. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UK in &amp;apos;political turmoil: Labour MPs openly question whether Labour will survive as political force&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/uk-in-political-turmoil-labour-mps-openly-question-whether-labour-will-survive-as-political-force</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/uk-in-political-turmoil-labour-mps-openly-question-whether-labour-will-survive-as-political-force</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a moment of profound instability in British politics, with the Labour Party engulfed by internal revolt, François Picard welcomes Owen Jones, British author, Guardian columnist and political commentator. He offers an unsparing diagnosis of a political movement at a crossroads. “The country is in political turmoil,” Jones declares at the outset. What follows is not merely commentary on a leadership race, but a wider analysis of institutional decay and electoral fragmentation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Haiti gang clashes kill at least 78 in Port&#45;au&#45;Prince suburbs, UN says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/haiti-gang-clashes-kill-at-least-78-in-port-au-prince-suburbs-un-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/haiti-gang-clashes-kill-at-least-78-in-port-au-prince-suburbs-un-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Clashes between rival gangs in the suburbs of Haiti’s capital have killed at least 78 people and wounded 66 since Saturday, the United Nations office in Haiti said on Thursday. The toll included 10 civilians. Haiti, the Caribbean’s poorest country, has faced spiralling gang violence and worsening insecurity over the past two years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Haiti, gang, clashes, kill, least, Port-au-Prince, suburbs, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Cuban government says CIA chief John Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/cuban-government-says-cia-chief-john-ratcliffe-met-with-officials-in-havana</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/cuban-government-says-cia-chief-john-ratcliffe-met-with-officials-in-havana</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday in a bid to improve dialogue between Washington and the communist-run island, the Cuban government said. The meeting took place “in a context marked by the complexity of bilateral relations,” Havana said.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Brazil’s Lula launches anti&#45;organised crime plan amid rising security pressure before elections</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/brazils-lula-launches-anti-organised-crime-plan-amid-rising-security-pressure-before-elections</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/brazils-lula-launches-anti-organised-crime-plan-amid-rising-security-pressure-before-elections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday launched a new anti-organized crime plan, seeking to counter mounting security concerns five months before elections. Lula said the initiative would end criminal control over territories. Security cooperation was also discussed during his meeting last week with US President Donald Trump. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Brazil’s, Lula, launches, anti-organised, crime, plan, amid, rising, security, pressure, before, elections</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East live: Trump says stopping Iran&amp;apos;s nuclear program outweighs Americans&amp;apos; economic pain</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-says-stopping-irans-nuclear-program-outweighs-americans-economic-pain</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-says-stopping-irans-nuclear-program-outweighs-americans-economic-pain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald ⁠Trump said on Tuesday ​that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor inhis decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end ​to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority.Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israel, Finland qualify for Eurovision final as five countries boycott music contest</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/israel-finland-qualify-for-eurovision-final-as-five-countries-boycott-music-contest</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/israel-finland-qualify-for-eurovision-final-as-five-countries-boycott-music-contest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Favourites Finland and Israel advanced from the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday, despite five countries boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation. Belgium pulled off a surprise qualification, while Croatia, Greece, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Serbia and Sweden also secured spots in Saturday’s grand final in Vienna. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran warns US to accept peace plan or risk collapse of Middle East truce</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-warns-us-to-accept-peace-plan-or-risk-collapse-of-middle-east-truce</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-warns-us-to-accept-peace-plan-or-risk-collapse-of-middle-east-truce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran’s chief negotiator said on Tuesday Washington must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan or risk the collapse of the Middle East truce, after President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire was near failure. The war, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than two months ago, has destabilised the region and rattled global markets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran, warns, accept, peace, plan, risk, collapse, Middle, East, truce</media:keywords>
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<title>US attorney general defends press subpoenas over classified leaks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-attorney-general-defends-press-subpoenas-over-classified-leaks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-attorney-general-defends-press-subpoenas-over-classified-leaks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Tuesday defended issuing subpoenas to journalists as part of investigations into leaks of classified information. Blanche did not name any outlet in a post on X, but his remarks came a day after The Wall Street Journal reported receiving grand jury subpoenas tied to Iran war coverage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ousmane Dembélé named player of the year in France for second straight year</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ousmane-dembele-named-player-of-the-year-in-france-for-second-straight-year</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ousmane-dembele-named-player-of-the-year-in-france-for-second-straight-year</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The forward is only the fifth player to win the trophy in consecutive years, despite a difficult season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pressure mounts on British PM Starmer to quit after crushing Labour election losses</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pressure-mounts-on-british-pm-starmer-to-quit-after-crushing-labour-election-losses</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pressure-mounts-on-british-pm-starmer-to-quit-after-crushing-labour-election-losses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Calls for Keir Starmer to resign as British prime minister intensified Monday after heavy local and regional election defeats, with dozens of Labour MPs reportedly urging him to step aside despite his vow to “prove doubters wrong” and push a more ambitious agenda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pressure, mounts, British, Starmer, quit, after, crushing, Labour, election, losses</media:keywords>
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<title>Starmer announces plans to fully nationalise British Steel</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/starmer-announces-plans-to-fully-nationalise-british-steel</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/starmer-announces-plans-to-fully-nationalise-british-steel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ British prime minister Keir Starmer said he would introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe, the last plant in the UK that can make steel from scratch.  Last year the government seized control of the steelworks from its Chinese owner to stop the potential closure of the blast furnaces. Plus, French farmers dump manure near TotalEnergies&#039; refinery to protest at soaring energy costs.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Starmer, announces, plans, fully, nationalise, British, Steel</media:keywords>
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<title>France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/france-woos-anglophone-africa-at-a-summit-in-kenya</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/france-woos-anglophone-africa-at-a-summit-in-kenya</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, French President Emmanuel Macron urges investment in Africa as he co-hosts an economic summit in Kenya. Also, we take a closer look at the cost of some of the deeply rooted misperceptions and clichés about Africa still clinging on in societies. And Kenyan conservationists are working hard to boost the number of the critically endangered Bongo antelope.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>France, woos, Anglophone, Africa, summit, Kenya</media:keywords>
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<title>France arrests Tunisian suspected of planning &amp;apos;jihad&#45;inspired&amp;apos; attack in Paris</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/france-arrests-tunisian-suspected-of-planning-jihad-inspired-attack-in-paris</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/france-arrests-tunisian-suspected-of-planning-jihad-inspired-attack-in-paris</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ French has arrested a 27-year-old Tunisian man suspected of planning attacks &quot;inspired by jihadism&quot;, the anti-terror prosecutor&#039;s office said on Monday. A source said he was targeting a Paris museum and members of the Jewish community. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Putin says Ukraine war &amp;apos;heading to an end&amp;apos; despite ceasefire violations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/putin-says-ukraine-war-heading-to-an-end-despite-ceasefire-violations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/putin-says-ukraine-war-heading-to-an-end-despite-ceasefire-violations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused the other of violating a a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, which coincides with Russia&#039;s World War II victory celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, asserted at a press conference later that evening that the war was &quot;heading to an end.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Could and would Ukraine target Putin?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/could-and-would-ukraine-target-putin</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/could-and-would-ukraine-target-putin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A temporary ceasefire takes effect between Russia and Ukraine as President Putin oversees a military parade in Red Square, notably absent of the military hardware and technological might usually on display. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukrainians-mark-end-of-wwii-amid-fragile-ceasefire-with-russia</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukrainians-mark-end-of-wwii-amid-fragile-ceasefire-with-russia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace. In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at a World War II memorial drew parallels between past and present suffering, while others in Kharkiv and Kyiv expressed cautious hope mixed with deep scepticism that the brief pause in fighting could lead to meaningful negotiations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;End of an era&amp;apos;: EU flag outside parliament signals shift in Hungary</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/end-of-an-era-eu-flag-outside-parliament-signals-shift-in-hungary</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/end-of-an-era-eu-flag-outside-parliament-signals-shift-in-hungary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hungary may be entering a new political phase as the European Union flag appeared alongside the national flag outside parliament, symbolising a potential shift in the country’s long-standing confrontation with Brussels. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Shirley Sippon said the change comes after years in which Viktor Orban positioned Hungary as a key challenger within the EU, particularly on issues ranging from veto power to Ukraine policy and rule-of-law disputes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>End, era:, flag, outside, parliament, signals, shift, Hungary</media:keywords>
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<title>European nations dispatch planes to evacuate citizens from hantavirus&#45;hit cruise ship</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/european-nations-dispatch-planes-to-evacuate-citizens-from-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/european-nations-dispatch-planes-to-evacuate-citizens-from-hantavirus-hit-cruise-ship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Germany, France, Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will send planes to evacuate their citizens aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship ​hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, Spain&#039;s interior minister said on Saturday, adding that transport will also be arranged by the European Union, the US and the UK for the remaining passengers.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>European, nations, dispatch, planes, evacuate, citizens, from, hantavirus-hit, cruise, ship</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East war live: Trump says ceasefire is still on despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-says-ceasefire-is-still-on-despite-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-says-ceasefire-is-still-on-despite-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is still on, after both countries accused each other of violating it with clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington said it struck Iranian military targets following an attack on US destroyers, while Tehran claimed US forces attacked first. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, live:, Trump, says, ceasefire, still, despite, attacks, Strait, Hormuz</media:keywords>
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<title>Lula says White House talks with Trump helped ease tariff tensions</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/lula-says-white-house-talks-with-trump-helped-ease-tariff-tensions</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/lula-says-white-house-talks-with-trump-helped-ease-tariff-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said three hours of talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump on Thursday helped stabilise relations between Brazil and the United States, which have been strained by Trump’s tariff policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lula, says, White, House, talks, with, Trump, helped, ease, tariff, tensions</media:keywords>
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<title>Al&#45;Qaeda&#45;linked attacks in central Mali kill more than 30 people</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/al-qaeda-linked-attacks-in-central-mali-kill-more-than-30-people</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/al-qaeda-linked-attacks-in-central-mali-kill-more-than-30-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 30 people were killed in central Mali on Thursday after two attacks blamed on Al-Qaeda-linked militants, according to local, security and administrative sources. The strikes, claimed by JNIM, come amid renewed violence in the West African nation following recent coordinated assaults on military positions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Al-Qaeda-linked, attacks, central, Mali, kill, more, than, people</media:keywords>
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<title>US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-military-says-it-intercepted-iranian-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-military-says-it-intercepted-iranian-attacks-in-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Thursday, the US and Iran exchanged accusations and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington saying it intercepted Iranian attacks and struck back at military targets, while Tehran reported retaliatory action and rising regional tensions. The fragile ceasefire faced fresh strain amid widening conflict risks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says ceasefire is still in place despite attacks from Iran</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-ceasefire-is-still-in-place-despite-attacks-from-iran</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-ceasefire-is-still-in-place-despite-attacks-from-iran</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, says, ceasefire, still, place, despite, attacks, from, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>Nicolas Sarkozy escapes ankle tag in re&#45;election campaign financing case</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nicolas-sarkozy-escapes-ankle-tag-in-re-election-campaign-financing-case</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nicolas-sarkozy-escapes-ankle-tag-in-re-election-campaign-financing-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A source close to the case says the former French president&#039;s &#039;advanced age&#039; played a role in the decision not to impose an electronic ankle tag. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nicolas, Sarkozy, escapes, ankle, tag, re-election, campaign, financing, case</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East war live: source close to Hezbollah says top commander killed in Israeli strike</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-source-close-to-hezbollah-says-top-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-source-close-to-hezbollah-says-top-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A senior commander from Hezbollah&#039;s elite force was killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut&#039;s southern suburbs on Wednesday, the first on the area in nearly a month, a source close to the group said. At least 11 other people were killed in strikes across the south and east, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Meanwhile US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he believed a deal with Iran was &#039;very possible&#039;, but threatened to resume his bombardment of the country if negotiations fell apart. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, live:, source, close, Hezbollah, says, top, commander, killed, Israeli, strike</media:keywords>
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<title>New Trump counterterrorism strategy brands Europe an &amp;apos;incubator&amp;apos; for terrorism</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/new-trump-counterterrorism-strategy-brands-europe-an-incubator-for-terrorism</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/new-trump-counterterrorism-strategy-brands-europe-an-incubator-for-terrorism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled a new counterterrorism strategy accusing Europe of fostering terrorism through mass migration, while also expanding US domestic focus to include what it called “violent left-wing extremists” and “radically pro-transgender” groups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Trump, counterterrorism, strategy, brands, Europe, incubator, for, terrorism</media:keywords>
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<title>Russia warns foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv in case of strike</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/russia-warns-foreign-diplomats-to-leave-kyiv-in-case-of-strike</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/russia-warns-foreign-diplomats-to-leave-kyiv-in-case-of-strike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russia warned foreign diplomats in Kyiv on Wednesday to evacuate the city ahead of Moscow&#039;s World War II Victory Day celebrations, threatening retaliatory strikes if Ukraine disrupts commemorations tied to the May 9 military parade in Red Square. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Russia, warns, foreign, diplomats, leave, Kyiv, case, strike</media:keywords>
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<title>Champions League: Title&#45;holders PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach second straight final</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/champions-league-title-holders-psg-edge-bayern-munich-to-reach-second-straight-final</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/champions-league-title-holders-psg-edge-bayern-munich-to-reach-second-straight-final</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The winners of the 2025 Champions League final will attempt to clinch the trophy a second time – on 30 May against Arsenal – after a 1-1 draw in their semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday sealed a 6-5 aggregate victory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Champions, League:, Title-holders, PSG, edge, Bayern, Munich, reach, second, straight, final</media:keywords>
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<title>Secret Service shoots armed suspect near White House after brief lockdown</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/secret-service-shoots-armed-suspect-near-white-house-after-brief-lockdown</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/secret-service-shoots-armed-suspect-near-white-house-after-brief-lockdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US Secret Service agents shot and wounded an armed suspect near the White House on Monday, triggering a brief lockdown after the man opened fire. The incident unfolded shortly after Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade passed, with officials saying the vice president was not believed to be a target. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Secret, Service, shoots, armed, suspect, near, White, House, after, brief, lockdown</media:keywords>
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<title>Can solar cars become mainstream?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/can-solar-cars-become-mainstream</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/can-solar-cars-become-mainstream</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The energy crisis caused by the Iran war has been a wake-up call and prompted governments to try and speed up a shift to electric cars.  Could solar cars be next?  Although they have been around for decades, solar-powered vehicles have largely remained experimental due to technical challenges.  Yuka Royer speaks with Steve Fambro, CO-CEO of Aptera Motors, a US startup that is preparing to start delivering their solar cars to customers as early as this year.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Can, solar, cars, become, mainstream</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East war live: Saudi Arabia calls for de&#45;escalation after US–Iran clashes</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-saudi-arabia-calls-for-de-escalation-after-usiran-clashes</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-saudi-arabia-calls-for-de-escalation-after-usiran-clashes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the United States traded fire, rattling a fragile ceasefire. The UN Security Council is set to hold a closed-door meeting on Lebanon later in the day. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Middle, East, war, live:, Saudi, Arabia, calls, for, de-escalation, after, US–Iran, clashes</media:keywords>
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<title>US and UAE report Iran attacks as military pushes to reopen Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-and-uae-report-iran-attacks-as-military-pushes-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-and-uae-report-iran-attacks-as-military-pushes-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US forces opened a passage through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after sinking Iranian boats and escorting merchant ships, as fresh attacks struck vessels and facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The escalation has raised fears over global energy supplies and risks derailing a fragile regional ceasefire. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>and, UAE, report, Iran, attacks, military, pushes, reopen, Strait, Hormuz</media:keywords>
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<title>Armenia turns &amp;apos;towards Europe&amp;apos; as Macron highlights shift from Russia</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/armenia-turns-towards-europe-as-macron-highlights-shift-from-russia</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/armenia-turns-towards-europe-as-macron-highlights-shift-from-russia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ French President Emmanuel Macron said Armenia has chosen a path “towards Europe” during a visit to Yerevan on Monday, highlighting the country’s gradual shift away from Russia’s influence. The remarks came as European leaders gathered in Armenia for regional summits focused on security and cooperation with the EU. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Armenia, turns, towards, Europe, Macron, highlights, shift, from, Russia</media:keywords>
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<title>Ukraine battlefield: Advanced Ukrainian drones raise concerns among Russian forces</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraine-battlefield-advanced-ukrainian-drones-raise-concerns-among-russian-forces</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraine-battlefield-advanced-ukrainian-drones-raise-concerns-among-russian-forces</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Ukraine’s evolving battlefield, where drone warfare is redefining frontlines and so-called “killing zones,” to reports of “Martian drones” and their impact on both Russian and Ukrainian forces, we also look at the expanding use of unmanned systems in rescue operations, including the evacuation of a 77-year-old woman in Odesa region.
 
France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Olena Krizhanivska, a Ukrainian defence analyst specialising in drones and unmanned systems, and founder of Ukraine’s Arms Monitor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ukraine, battlefield:, Advanced, Ukrainian, drones, raise, concerns, among, Russian, forces</media:keywords>
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<title>Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/mali-in-crisis-jihadist-fighters-and-tuareg-separatists-threaten-bamako</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/mali-in-crisis-jihadist-fighters-and-tuareg-separatists-threaten-bamako</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Mali’s military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused of collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants in coordinating widespread attacks. Islamist group JNIM, alongside separatist rebels, has reportedly seized two northern cities, killed the defence minister, and is now attempting to impose a blockade on the capital, Bamako.
 
We take a closer look at what’s happening on the ground, the escalating security crisis, and the role of Russian mercenaries in supporting the government.
 
France 24’s Gavin Lee is joined by Beverley Ochieng, a specialist in West Africa and political risk analyst at Control Risks, to discuss. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate Mohammadi rushed to hospital following cardiac &amp;apos;crisis&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/imprisoned-iranian-nobel-laureate-mohammadi-rushed-to-hospital-following-cardiac-crisis</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/imprisoned-iranian-nobel-laureate-mohammadi-rushed-to-hospital-following-cardiac-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran’s imprisoned Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to hospital to receive urgent care after experiencing a “catastrophic deterioration” of her health, a foundation run by her family said on Saturday. Mohammadi was moved on Friday after suffering a heart attack and experiencing two episodes of “complete” unconsciousness, it said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>New tariff hike could cost Germany $18BN</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/new-tariff-hike-could-cost-germany-18bn</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/new-tariff-hike-could-cost-germany-18bn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In addition to withdrawing troops from Germany, Donald Trump is escalating his trade dispute with the European Union. He says tariffs on cars and trucks will rise to 25 percent next week because the bloc is not complying. That is 10 percentage points higher than the rate agreed in a trade deal last July. The automotive sector is especially important to the EU, as car manufacturing makes up a significant part of Europe’s economy. Charlotte Lam reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Criminal groups recruit women to cater to female clients</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/criminal-groups-recruit-women-to-cater-to-female-clients</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/criminal-groups-recruit-women-to-cater-to-female-clients</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Women are increasingly being arrested and tried for drug trafficking here in France. This trend is linked to networks recruiting more women to cater to their female clientele. We have a special report on women in the drug trade and how they got involved. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tessalit army base taken by rebels</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/tessalit-army-base-taken-by-rebels</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/tessalit-army-base-taken-by-rebels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s programme, the army and its Russian mercenary allies surrender the strategic Tessalit military base near the Algerian border. Also in DRC, Joseph Kabila hits back at US accusations he’s backing rebel fighters. And Gabon is the guest of honour at The Anoumabo Urban Music Festival in Abidjan.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran delivers new proposal for US talks, Trump says ‘not satisfied’ with offer</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-delivers-new-proposal-for-us-talks-trump-says-not-satisfied-with-offer</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-delivers-new-proposal-for-us-talks-trump-says-not-satisfied-with-offer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran delivered its new proposal for US talks to Pakistani negotiators, Iranian state media reported Friday. While details of the proposal have not yet been released, President Donald Trump said he was &quot;not satisfied&quot; with Iran&#039;s latest offer, but negotiations were taking place by phone. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>AI actors and writers will not be eligible for Oscars, Academy says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ai-actors-and-writers-will-not-be-eligible-for-oscars-academy-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ai-actors-and-writers-will-not-be-eligible-for-oscars-academy-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Academy Awards organisers issued new rules on ​Friday to clarify that acting and writing must be performed by humans and not artificial intelligence ​to be ‌eligible for Oscars. The new rules also include changes to the international film category, expanding eligibility to include films that won top awards from prestigious festivals like Cannes, Venice and Toronto. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>King Charles: The Art of the Seal, Moscow Calling, Musk V Altman &amp;amp; Open AI</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/king-charles-the-art-of-the-seal-moscow-calling-musk-v-altman-open-ai</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/king-charles-the-art-of-the-seal-moscow-calling-musk-v-altman-open-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a week that’s seen a third apparent assassination attempt against President Trump with shots fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The suspect, 31 year old Cole Thomas Allen, had booked a room at the Washington Hilton, and taken a selfie in his room which prosecutors say shows him arming up 30 minutes before storming the ceremony. Tackled by secret services before he could run down a staircase to the ballroom, the President and his team were rushed away as journalists dived under tables.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Inside Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’: Telegraph’s Adrian Blomfield with a rare frontline glimpse of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/inside-irans-mosquito-fleet-telegraphs-adrian-blomfield-with-a-rare-frontline-glimpse-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/inside-irans-mosquito-fleet-telegraphs-adrian-blomfield-with-a-rare-frontline-glimpse-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gavin Lee welcomes Adrian Blomfield, Senior Foreign Correspondent at The Telegraph. His reporting from the Strait of Hormuz offers a rare, intimate view beyond satellite imagery and policy abstraction. “One of the things you get a sense of when you&#039;re out on the water,” he reflects, “is just how much more complicated the picture is.” That complexity is not theoretical. It is kinetic, obscured by haze and shaped by “about 300 small speedboats… bouncing along the water” at high speeds, forming a dense and ambiguous maritime ecosystem where smugglers, civilians and military actors blur into a single, indistinguishable flow. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Europe air quality improves but falls short of 2030 targets, EEA warns</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/europe-air-quality-improves-but-falls-short-of-2030-targets-eea-warns</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/europe-air-quality-improves-but-falls-short-of-2030-targets-eea-warns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Air quality in Europe is improving but further action is needed to meet the European Union’s 2030 targets, the European Environment Agency said on Thursday, noting pollution still exceeds limits at up to 20% of monitoring stations across 39 countries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says NASA has ‘good shot’ at returning astronauts to Moon before 2029</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-nasa-has-good-shot-at-returning-astronauts-to-moon-before-2029</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-nasa-has-good-shot-at-returning-astronauts-to-moon-before-2029</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he believes NASA has a “good shot” at returning astronauts to the Moon before 2029, citing progress on the Artemis II program, though he cautioned against guaranteeing success during his second term in office. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Iran crisis, World Cup tensions overshadow FIFA Congress in Vancouver</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-crisis-world-cup-tensions-overshadow-fifa-congress-in-vancouver</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-crisis-world-cup-tensions-overshadow-fifa-congress-in-vancouver</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Football officials gather in Vancouver on Thursday for FIFA’s 76th Congress, weeks before the expanded World Cup kicks off in North America. War in Iran, logistics and Russia’s ban top the agenda. Iranian federation officials left Canada abruptly, casting a shadow over the meeting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East War Live: Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-says-us-may-cut-troops-in-germany-as-iran-row-rages</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-says-us-may-cut-troops-in-germany-as-iran-row-rages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>King Charles III visits Ground Zero, pledges &amp;apos;enduring solidarity&amp;apos; with Americans</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/king-charles-iii-visits-ground-zero-pledges-enduring-solidarity-with-americans</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/king-charles-iii-visits-ground-zero-pledges-enduring-solidarity-with-americans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ King Charles III expressed “enduring solidarity with the American people” on Wednesday during a visit to New York’s 9/11 memorial, part of a state trip aimed at easing strained US-UK ties. The monarch and Queen Camilla laid white roses at the reflecting pools after earlier meeting President Donald Trump in Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tuareg rebels in control of Kidal</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/tuareg-rebels-in-control-of-kidal</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/tuareg-rebels-in-control-of-kidal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In today&#039;s edition, two days after a wave of coordinated attacks across the country, Mali remains on edge. Also, 42 people are killed in Chad after a clash between two families over a water point, escalated into a cycle of reprisals. And Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe smashes the two-hour barrier at the London marathon.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tuareg, rebels, control, Kidal</media:keywords>
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<title>Musk vs Altman: two tech mavericks go head to head in OpenAI trial</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/musk-vs-altman-two-tech-mavericks-go-head-to-head-in-openai-trial</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/musk-vs-altman-two-tech-mavericks-go-head-to-head-in-openai-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two of Silicon Valley&#039;s best known tech moguls, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are going to face off each other in court with the trial getting underway with jury selection on Monday.  The lawsuit is brought by Musk, who accuses Altman of fraud and is seeking more than $130 billion in damages, for &#039;betraying&#039; the AI startup&#039;s founding mission of being non-profit. Plus, labelling rules on honey jars are set to toughen from mid-June in France, taking a new EU indication of origin rule into effect.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Mali&amp;apos;s tale of two insurgencies: &amp;apos;Jihadists seek caliphate while Tuareg rebels pursue autonomy&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/malis-tale-of-two-insurgencies-jihadists-seek-caliphate-while-tuareg-rebels-pursue-autonomy</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/malis-tale-of-two-insurgencies-jihadists-seek-caliphate-while-tuareg-rebels-pursue-autonomy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FRANCE 24&#039;s François Picard is pleased to welcome Ulf Laessing, Director of Regional Sahel Programme at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. According to Mr. Laessing, we are witnessing in Mali the complete unraveling of a broader geopolitical experiment. Russia stepped into a vacuum left by France, promising stability through force. Instead, its reliance on mercenary brutality, coupled with a shallow understanding of local dynamics, has accelerated the demise of an-already fraught collaboration. The fall of Kidal and the coordinated surprise offensives reveal a dramatic shift in the balance of power. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Iraq’s president ask PM&#45;designate Ali al&#45;Zaidi to form government</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iraqs-president-ask-pm-designate-ali-al-zaidi-to-form-government</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iraqs-president-ask-pm-designate-ali-al-zaidi-to-form-government</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iraq’s president on Monday tasked businessman Ali al-Zaidi with forming a government after he was nominated prime minister by the country’s dominant parliamentary bloc. Zaidi is a political newcomer and has never before held a government post. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>‘Staged’: Conspiracy theories surge after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/staged-conspiracy-theories-surge-after-shooting-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/staged-conspiracy-theories-surge-after-shooting-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Social media was flooded with conspiracy theories after a gunman&#039;s thwarted attack at the White House Correspondents&#039; Dinner on Saturday, with both left-wing and right-wing accounts claiming - without evidence - that the attack was &quot;staged.&quot; By midday Sunday, the term &quot;staged&quot; appeared in over 300,000 posts on X, according to social media analytics firm TweetBinder. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East war live: Putin receives Iran’s foreign minister amid stalled US&#45;Iran talks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-putin-receives-irans-foreign-minister-amid-stalled-us-iran-talks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-putin-receives-irans-foreign-minister-amid-stalled-us-iran-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to meet with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday, Russian state media reported. Russia and Tehran, who are both subject to fierce Western sanctions, have developed an increasingly close relationship in recent years. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI heads to trial over nonprofit claims</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/elon-musks-lawsuit-against-openai-heads-to-trial-over-nonprofit-claims</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/elon-musks-lawsuit-against-openai-heads-to-trial-over-nonprofit-claims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Elon Musk’s lawsuit accusing OpenAI of abandoning its non-profit mission heads to trial on Monday with jury selection in California. The case pits the world’s richest person against a startup he once backed and now rivals through xAI and its chatbot Grok. The feud also involves Sam Altman. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Global military spending hits record $2.9 trillion in 2025 amid growing insecurity</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/global-military-spending-hits-record-29-trillion-in-2025-amid-growing-insecurity</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/global-military-spending-hits-record-29-trillion-in-2025-amid-growing-insecurity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global military spending climbed to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th straight year of growth as rising insecurity and rearmament boosted defence budgets, researchers said on Monday. The United States, China and Russia accounted for $1.48 trillion, over half the total, SIPRI said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Syria begins first trial of Bashar al&#45;Assad and allies after his ouster</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/syria-begins-first-trial-of-bashar-al-assad-and-allies-after-his-ouster</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/syria-begins-first-trial-of-bashar-al-assad-and-allies-after-his-ouster</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Syrian court held its first hearing on Sunday in the trial of ousted president Bashar al-Assad and senior officials from his former government, state media said. Assad and his brother Maher al-Assad, who fled Syria, are being tried in absentia, while former security official Atif Najib appeared in court in handcuffs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>A tutor with a manifesto: What we know about the US press gala shooting suspect</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/a-tutor-with-a-manifesto-what-we-know-about-the-us-press-gala-shooting-suspect</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/a-tutor-with-a-manifesto-what-we-know-about-the-us-press-gala-shooting-suspect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting, widely named as Cole Tomas Allen, is a tutor with a degree in mechanical engineering who was opposed to President Donald Trump&#039;s policies, according to US media reports. In a manifesto sent to his family, the 31-year-old California man described himself as a &quot;Friendly Federal Assassin&quot; and apologised to his family and other &quot;non-targeted people&quot;.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran&amp;apos;s FM Araghchi arrives in Pakistan ahead of planned US ceasefire talks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/irans-fm-araghchi-arrives-in-pakistan-ahead-of-planned-us-ceasefire-talks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/irans-fm-araghchi-arrives-in-pakistan-ahead-of-planned-us-ceasefire-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran&#039;s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in the Pakistani ​capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss proposals for restarting peace talks with the United States, amid conflicting signals on whether he would meet with US negotiators there. The White House said special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would leave for Pakistan on Saturday morning to continue talks with Iran.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Human rights watch releases a new report detailing the quote “unrelenting persecution of Tigrayans”</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/human-rights-watch-releases-a-new-report-detailing-the-quote-unrelenting-persecution-of-tigrayans</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/human-rights-watch-releases-a-new-report-detailing-the-quote-unrelenting-persecution-of-tigrayans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Almost 4 years since a peace agreement signed between the Tigray People&#039;s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government, hundreds of thousands of Tigrayans are still displaced and cannot return to their homes. Also, 518 people killed in the post-election violence that followed last octobeer presidential election in Tanzania that is the official figure issued by a government-appointed commission of inquiry. And, the 4th edition of the Marrakech African Literature Festival is underway, under the banner &quot;imagining other possibilities&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Information leakage to our adversaries&amp;apos;: When prediction markets spiral out of control</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/information-leakage-to-our-adversaries-when-prediction-markets-spiral-out-of-control</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/information-leakage-to-our-adversaries-when-prediction-markets-spiral-out-of-control</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A US Army soldier has been indicted on Thursday for using classified military intelligence to place winning bets on former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro&#039;s capture. This is the latest and most explosive case in a growing pattern of insider trading on prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Information, leakage, our, adversaries:, When, prediction, markets, spiral, out, control</media:keywords>
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<title>Tanzania releases government&#45;led inquiry into poll violence</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/tanzania-releases-government-led-inquiry-into-poll-violence</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/tanzania-releases-government-led-inquiry-into-poll-violence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, a Tanzanian commission appointed by the President herself, releases its report into last year’s election violence. Also, Pope Leo wraps up his first major international tour with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. And Congolese music star Fally Ipupa marks 20 years in the industry with new albums and concerts in Paris. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran: Neither war nor Peace, Ukraine’s Lifeline, Starmer: “Just a Scratch”?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-neither-war-nor-peace-ukraines-lifeline-starmer-just-a-scratch</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-neither-war-nor-peace-ukraines-lifeline-starmer-just-a-scratch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a week where a stalemate appears to have developed after nearly two months of asymmetric conflict between the US and Iran, President Trump’s Truth Social posts have swung between belligerent maximalism and breezy deal-making—one minute suggesting a within-reach deal, and that Iranian forces would personally help their enemy confiscate what he called its “nuclear dust” and move it to America. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran:, Neither, war, nor, Peace, Ukraine’s, Lifeline, Starmer:, “Just, Scratch”</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East war live: Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-lebanon-meets-israel-in-washington-to-request-truce-extension</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-lebanon-meets-israel-in-washington-to-request-truce-extension</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel and Lebanon hold a new round of talks in Washington on Thursday, during which Beirut plans to request a one-month extension of a ceasefire due to expire within days. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump claims ‘rigged’ Virginia vote as court moves to block map redraw</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-claims-rigged-virginia-vote-as-court-moves-to-block-map-redraw</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-claims-rigged-virginia-vote-as-court-moves-to-block-map-redraw</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump on Wednesday alleged without evidence that a Virginia vote approving a congressional redistricting plan favouring Democrats was “rigged,” as a county judge moved to block the measure. Voters backed the referendum on Tuesday, a change that could help Democrats flip up to four Republican-held House seats. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>G7 omits climate change from Paris talks to avoid US clash, France says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/g7-omits-climate-change-from-paris-talks-to-avoid-us-clash-france-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/g7-omits-climate-change-from-paris-talks-to-avoid-us-clash-france-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A meeting of the G7 nations on the environment begins in Paris on Thursday but climate change has been left off the agenda to avoid a dispute with the United States, France’s ecology minister Monique Barbut said, citing efforts to preserve unity and focus on less contentious issues during two-day talks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UN chief candidates vow reforms to restore trust and revive global role</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/un-chief-candidates-vow-reforms-to-restore-trust-and-revive-global-role</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/un-chief-candidates-vow-reforms-to-restore-trust-and-revive-global-role</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Candidates for the top job at the United Nations pledged on Wednesday to pursue reforms to revive the body, while reaffirming its core role in peacemaking and development. Four contenders aim to succeed Antonio Guterres next year, following hearings with member states and civil society. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UK, France agree on three&#45;year deal to curb Channel migrant crossings</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/uk-france-agree-on-three-year-deal-to-curb-channel-migrant-crossings</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/uk-france-agree-on-three-year-deal-to-curb-channel-migrant-crossings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Britain and France agreed a three-year plan to curb irregular Channel crossings, a French interior ministry roadmap showed on Wednesday. France will boost coastal policing by over 50% to 1,400 officers by 2029, while Britain will provide up to 766 million euros in funding, partly conditional on results. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Virginia redistricting vote could boost Democrats in US midterms</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/virginia-redistricting-vote-could-boost-democrats-in-us-midterms</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/virginia-redistricting-vote-could-boost-democrats-in-us-midterms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a new congressional map that could boost Democrats’ representation in the US House by as many as four seats, reshaping the political landscape ahead of November’s midterm elections. The move, seen as a direct response to President Donald Trump’s push for mid-decade redistricting, intensifies the national battle over gerrymandering and raises the stakes in an already razor-thin fight for control of Congress. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Virginia, redistricting, vote, could, boost, Democrats, midterms</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely as peace talks stall</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-indefinitely-as-peace-talks-stall</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-indefinitely-as-peace-talks-stall</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States would indefinitely extend its ceasefire with Iran, easing fears that a fragile pause in fighting could collapse as stalled peace talks remain in limbo. The move comes amid mounting diplomatic pressure, with Pakistan scrambling to bring both sides back to the negotiating table and warnings from Washington and Tehran that hostilities could quickly resume without a deal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/japan-scraps-a-ban-on-lethal-weapons-exports-in-a-change-of-its-postwar-pacifist-policy</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/japan-scraps-a-ban-on-lethal-weapons-exports-in-a-change-of-its-postwar-pacifist-policy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up its arms industry amid worries over Chinese and North Korean aggression. FRANCE 24&#039;s Luke Shrago reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Landmark&amp;apos; EU court ruling rejects Hungary anti&#45;LGBTQ law</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/landmark-eu-court-ruling-rejects-hungary-anti-lgbtq-law</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/landmark-eu-court-ruling-rejects-hungary-anti-lgbtq-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The EU&#039;s top court ruled Tuesday that anti-LGBTQ legislation in Hungary breached the bloc&#039;s rules, in a move hailed as a &quot;landmark&quot; victory by Brussels. The European Commission, 16 of 27 member states and the European Parliament took Hungary to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) over the law, in what has been billed as the largest human rights case in the bloc&#039;s history. FRANCE 24&#039;s James Vasina reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-extends-ceasefire-says-giving-iran-time-to-negotiate</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-extends-ceasefire-says-giving-iran-time-to-negotiate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks, just hours before hostilities were set to resume, but he vowed to maintain a blockade of Tehran&#039;s ports. Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the truce, crediting a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Iran&#039;s &quot;fractured&quot; leadership time to form a proposal. FRANCE 24&#039;s Fraser Jackson reports from Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East war live: Iran vows response after US destroyer fires on cargo ship</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-iran-vows-response-after-us-destroyer-fires-on-cargo-ship</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-iran-vows-response-after-us-destroyer-fires-on-cargo-ship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran vowed retaliation after a US destroyer fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, as it was attempting to evade a US naval blockade. Tehran condemned the incident as “armed piracy” and warned its forces would respond soon. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bulgaria&amp;apos;s pro&#45;Russian former president takes strong lead</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/bulgarias-pro-russian-former-president-takes-strong-lead</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/bulgarias-pro-russian-former-president-takes-strong-lead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bulgaria’s ex-president Rumen Radev is on course to win a parliamentary election, according to exit polls,  but may fall short of a governing majority. His Progressive Bulgaria coalition leads with, in a vote marked by low turnout and deep political instability, the country’s eighth election in five years. Radev warns another vote would be “a disaster,” as Bulgaria grapples with corruption, fragmentation, and its EU-Russia balancing act. Jean-Emile Jammine speaks with Renne Traicova, Managing board at the Balkan Free Media Initiative.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukrainian best&#45;selling author, Andrey Kurkov speaks to France 24</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukrainian-best-selling-author-andrey-kurkov-speaks-to-france-24</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukrainian-best-selling-author-andrey-kurkov-speaks-to-france-24</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andrey Kurkov is Ukraine&#039;s most prominent living novelist and one of the country&#039;s leading public intellectuals. Since Russia&#039;s full-scale invasion in 2022, he has remained in Kyiv and published three volumes of war diaries (Diary of an Invasion, The Year of the Locust, and Three Years on Fire). Speaking to Jean-Emile Jammine, he describes what it means to be a writer living under the bombs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Locating Shakespeare&amp;apos;s £140 London Flat</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/locating-shakespeares-140-london-flat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Shakespearean discovery. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV recalls &amp;apos;great suffering&amp;apos; at historic slave trade shrine in Angola</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-leo-xiv-recalls-great-suffering-at-historic-slave-trade-shrine-in-angola</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-leo-xiv-recalls-great-suffering-at-historic-slave-trade-shrine-in-angola</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV visited a historic Angolan shrine once tied to the trans-Atlantic slave trade on Sunday, recalling the “sorrow and great suffering” endured by generations of Africans. His remarks come amid renewed scrutiny of the Catholic Church’s historical role in slavery and colonial-era doctrine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says Iran peace deal could be reached ‘soon’ after Tehran reopens Hormuz Strait</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-iran-peace-deal-could-be-reached-soon-after-tehran-reopens-hormuz-strait</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-iran-peace-deal-could-be-reached-soon-after-tehran-reopens-hormuz-strait</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tehran&#039;s announcement on Friday that the critical Strait of Hormuz was reopen to commercial shipping for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was followed by a flurry of social media posts by US President Donald Trump suggesting that a peace deal could be reached &quot;soon&quot;. But Iranian officials said the two sides still needed to overcome serious differences. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Day 5 of Pope&amp;apos;s African tour</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/day-5-of-popes-african-tour</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/day-5-of-popes-african-tour</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Day 5 in Africa for Pope Leo the 14th. In the midst of a pause in the ongoing violence in Cameroon, the Pope headed to Douala after the city of Bamenda, to celebrate a Mass. Also It&#039;s now more than 48 hours since Million Beyene disappeared without a trace. And Literature takes centre stage in the French capital as Paris hosts the fifth edition of its Book Festival, among the standout voices, Cameroonian writer Djaïli Amadou Amal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Renzi urges ‘European strategy’, denounces Trump&amp;apos;s ‘global chaos’ and populism of Orbán and Meloni</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/renzi-urges-european-strategy-denounces-trumps-global-chaos-and-populism-of-orban-and-meloni</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/renzi-urges-european-strategy-denounces-trumps-global-chaos-and-populism-of-orban-and-meloni</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome former Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi. Italy&#039;s former head of state offers an in-depth, insightful and thought-provoking reading of contemporary geopolitics, European cohesion, and leadership ethics. Speaking from the vantage point of a former leader of a major European country, he reflects on instability in global alliances, energy vulnerability in Europe, and the evolving nature of political leadership. His analysis is marked by a tension between pragmatism and principle, where shifting allegiances are both criticized and, at times, cautiously endorsed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran, Magyar, Mythos &amp;amp; the Pope</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-magyar-mythos-the-pope</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-magyar-mythos-the-pope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a week where Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial trade—effectively ending its nearly seven-week de facto blockade of the critical shipping lane, President Trump imposed a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports to strangle its ability to trade. Trump vowed to continue enforcing what is effectively a U.S. siege until a peace deal is finalized. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>World Cup fans will have to pay $150 for NY stadium train ticket, officials say</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/world-cup-fans-will-have-to-pay-150-for-ny-stadium-train-ticket-officials-say</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/world-cup-fans-will-have-to-pay-150-for-ny-stadium-train-ticket-officials-say</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 58-km roundtrip train ride between New York and Meadowlands stadium will cost football fans $150 during the World Cup, local officials said Friday. The journey normally costs just $12.90. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Gabon opposition leader Bilie&#45;By&#45;Nze placed in pre&#45;trial detention</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/gabon-opposition-leader-bilie-by-nze-placed-in-pre-trial-detention</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/gabon-opposition-leader-bilie-by-nze-placed-in-pre-trial-detention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gabon’s main opposition leader and former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was placed in pre-trial detention Thursday night following his arrest over allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival. The case has sparked criticism from his party, which says the move is politically motivated. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East war live: Lebanese army accuses Israel of ceasefire violations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-lebanese-army-accuses-israel-of-ceasefire-violations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-lebanese-army-accuses-israel-of-ceasefire-violations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, went into effect at 5pm EST on Thursday. Lebanon&#039;s army soon after reported “acts of aggression” by Israel that it said violated the ceasefire agreement. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>10&#45;day Lebanon&#45;Israel ceasefire begins after weeks of conflict</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/10-day-lebanon-israel-ceasefire-begins-after-weeks-of-conflict</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/10-day-lebanon-israel-ceasefire-begins-after-weeks-of-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday as US President Donald Trump pushes for broader regional diplomacy, including a possible first-ever leaders’ meeting. The truce comes amid efforts to end wider conflict involving Iran and follows weeks of intense fighting and heavy casualties. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Suspect in 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack extradited to France</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/suspect-in-1982-paris-jewish-restaurant-attack-extradited-to-france</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/suspect-in-1982-paris-jewish-restaurant-attack-extradited-to-france</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A suspect in the 1982 Paris Jewish restaurant attack that killed six people was extradited to France on Thursday by the Palestinian Authority. Hicham Harb, now 72, was detained on arrival in Paris and is due to face formal proceedings over one of the country’s deadliest post-war antisemitic attacks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>France to reimburse young women for reusable menstrual products</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/france-to-reimburse-young-women-for-reusable-menstrual-products</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/france-to-reimburse-young-women-for-reusable-menstrual-products</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ France announced Tuesday that it will expand access to sustainable menstrual products by reimbursing reusable cups and underwear for eligible young women and low-income groups. The move, aimed at tackling period poverty, is expected to benefit millions once implemented through the country’s social security system from the upcoming academic year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israeli strikes kill 10 in northern Gaza, including toddler, civil defence says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/israeli-strikes-kill-10-in-northern-gaza-including-toddler-civil-defence-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/israeli-strikes-kill-10-in-northern-gaza-including-toddler-civil-defence-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that 10 people, including a toddler, were killed in separate Israeli strikes in the north of the enclave. Violence has persisted despite an October 10 ceasefire. A strike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed four people, including a child, and wounded others. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East live: Trump says Iran talks may resume as Israel, Lebanon open direct track</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-says-iran-talks-may-resume-as-israel-lebanon-open-direct-track</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-says-iran-talks-may-resume-as-israel-lebanon-open-direct-track</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said Tuesday that US-Iran peace talks could resume this week, while Israel and Lebanon agreed to launch direct negotiations, signaling movement on two key fronts in efforts to ease the Middle East conflict. The parallel diplomatic openings came even as violence persisted, underscoring both the fragility of the process and Washington&#039;s push to stabilise a region shaken by the over-six-week war. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.   ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UN says Haiti powerful gang expansion halted but threat persists</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/un-says-haiti-powerful-gang-expansion-halted-but-threat-persists</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/un-says-haiti-powerful-gang-expansion-halted-but-threat-persists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Anti-gang operations in Haiti have slowed the expansion of powerful armed groups in Port-au-Prince, a UN expert report said Tuesday, though progress remains uneven. Authorities, backed by drone strikes and self-defence groups, have curbed advances, but gangs continue adapting amid a prolonged security crisis in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PSG beat Liverpool at Anfield to reach Champions League semi&#45;finals</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/psg-beat-liverpool-at-anfield-to-reach-champions-league-semi-finals</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/psg-beat-liverpool-at-anfield-to-reach-champions-league-semi-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-0 aggregate victory. Ousmane Dembele scored twice, netting in the 72nd minute and stoppage time. PSG, reigning European champions, will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid next. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sudan to mark third anniversary of civil war</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/sudan-to-mark-third-anniversary-of-civil-war</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/sudan-to-mark-third-anniversary-of-civil-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Today on Eye on Africa, we look at Sudan where the country nears three years of civil war. The conflict has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced around 12 million people. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV continues his Africa tour. After spending his second day in Algeria where he celebrated mass at St. Augustine Basilica, he will then head to Cameroon.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Peru&amp;apos;s presidential election delayed as voting chaos forces extension</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/perus-presidential-election-delayed-as-voting-chaos-forces-extension</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/perus-presidential-election-delayed-as-voting-chaos-forces-extension</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Peru’s presidential election has been delayed after logistical problems disrupted voting across the country, forcing electoral authorities to extend the process into Monday. With 35 candidates in a crowded field and widespread frustration over crime and corruption, voters are now waiting for results in a highly uncertain and tightly contested race. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East war live: Trump announces blockade of Strait of Hormuz on Monday</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-announces-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-on-monday</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-announces-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-on-monday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian ports starting Monday afternoon, after ceasefire talks collapsed in Pakistan. The move triggered an oil price surge and warnings of escalation, as both sides traded threats and blamed each other for the breakdown in negotiations and rising regional tensions. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Russia–Ukraine Easter truce expires amid mutual accusations of violations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/russiaukraine-easter-truce-expires-amid-mutual-accusations-of-violations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/russiaukraine-easter-truce-expires-amid-mutual-accusations-of-violations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 32-hour Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine expired on Monday, with both sides accusing each other of thousands of violations despite a brief lull in air and missile strikes along the 1,200-kilometre front line. The ceasefire period still saw ongoing drone and artillery activity, officials said, alongside continued mutual allegations of breaches. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Hungary ousts Orbán as Magyar&amp;apos;s party wins supermajority in parliament</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/hungary-ousts-orban-as-magyars-party-wins-supermajority-in-parliament</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/hungary-ousts-orban-as-magyars-party-wins-supermajority-in-parliament</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hungarian voters delivered a shock election result on Sunday, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule and handing victory to pro-European challenger Péter Magyar, in a vote set to reshape Hungary’s ties with the EU and reverberate across global far-right movements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed US&#45;Iran talks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-orders-naval-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-after-failed-us-iran-talks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-orders-naval-blockade-of-strait-of-hormuz-after-failed-us-iran-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said the US Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Monday morning after US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. This announcement fuelled fears of further disruption to global energy supplies and shipping routes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran&#45;US negotiations underway in Pakistan, US says Strait of Hormuz being &amp;apos;cleared&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-us-negotiations-underway-in-pakistan-us-says-strait-of-hormuz-being-cleared</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-us-negotiations-underway-in-pakistan-us-says-strait-of-hormuz-being-cleared</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Delegations from the United States and Iran held direct negotiations on Saturday for the first time since 1979 in Islamabad,Pakistan, to end a six-week conflict, while US President Donald Trump said that the US military had begun clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Hungary: Tracking the campaign</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/hungary-tracking-the-campaign</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/hungary-tracking-the-campaign</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vendeline Von Bredow is the Senior Germany correspondent for The Economist, who&#039;s also been covering the Hungarian election. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hungary:, Tracking, the, campaign</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran: a mediator on the mediations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-a-mediator-on-the-mediations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-a-mediator-on-the-mediations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gavin Lee speaks with Oliver McTernan, Director of Forward Thinking, about the current situation in Iran, the Straight of Hormuz and Pakistan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran:, mediator, the, mediations</media:keywords>
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<title>Artemis II: Space race heats up with China</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/artemis-ii-space-race-heats-up-with-china</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/artemis-ii-space-race-heats-up-with-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It has been more than 50 years since humans last ventured this close to the Moon. Now, the Artemis II mission is refocusing attention on the space race between the United States and China. Camille Knight explains the two superpowers’ competing lunar ambitions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Artemis, II:, Space, race, heats, with, China</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;The Last Cedar of Lebanon&amp;apos;: A play exploring war’s lasting scars</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/the-last-cedar-of-lebanon-a-play-exploring-wars-lasting-scars</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/the-last-cedar-of-lebanon-a-play-exploring-wars-lasting-scars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aïda Asgharzadeh was widely praised for her powerful exploration of dissidence and exile in Persian Dolls, weaving her own family’s story into a drama spanning Iran and France. Her deft use of history as a backdrop to intimate, personal narratives is once again in focus with her latest play, The Last Cedar of Lebanon, which examines how individuals respond to the pressures of war and violence – and how geopolitical upheaval can echo across generations. Speaking to FRANCE 24, she explains how creating an emotional landscape lies at the heart of her work, and why, as an Iranian, she struggles to see a hopeful outcome amid the current turmoil of war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Last, Cedar, Lebanon:, play, exploring, war’s, lasting, scars</media:keywords>
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<title>Netanyahu greenlights Israel&#45;Lebanon talks in Washington amid ceasefire tensions</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/netanyahu-greenlights-israel-lebanon-talks-in-washington-amid-ceasefire-tensions</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/netanyahu-greenlights-israel-lebanon-talks-in-washington-amid-ceasefire-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel and Lebanon are set to hold talks in Washington next week as tensions escalate over continued fighting in Lebanon and concerns grow that the fragile US-Iran ceasefire could collapse. The meeting comes amid heavy strikes, rising casualties, and renewed disputes over the scope of the truce and regional security arrangements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Netanyahu, greenlights, Israel-Lebanon, talks, Washington, amid, ceasefire, tensions</media:keywords>
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<title>Hip&#45;hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68 from prostate cancer</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/hip-hop-pioneer-afrika-bambaataa-dies-at-68-from-prostate-cancer</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/hip-hop-pioneer-afrika-bambaataa-dies-at-68-from-prostate-cancer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Afrika Bambaataa, one of hip-hop’s founding pioneers, died on Thursday at the age of 68 from prostate cancer, according to his lawyer. Known for shaping early hip-hop culture through DJing, electro-funk and the Zulu Nation collective, his legacy is both celebrated and contested amid longstanding abuse allegations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>NASA&amp;apos;s Artemis II: conspiracy theories take off about ‘staged’ green screen</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nasas-artemis-ii-conspiracy-theories-take-off-about-staged-green-screen</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nasas-artemis-ii-conspiracy-theories-take-off-about-staged-green-screen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ NASA’s Artemis II is set to return to Earth on Friday, after its astronauts travelled further from Earth than any humans before. But the historic lunar flyby also inflamed conspiracy theories online about a “staged” mission, and triggered a wave of fake viral AI videos. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nigeria begins trial of 500 terrorism suspects</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-begins-trial-of-500-terrorism-suspects</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-begins-trial-of-500-terrorism-suspects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, amid a surge of violence across Nigeria, Abuja begins mass trials of 500 suspected terrorists in 13 courtrooms under heavy security. Also, Benin votes this Sunday as Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power. And Algerian boxing star Imane Khelif returns to the ring for her first pro fight since Olympic gold in Paris.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>High fuel prices spur interest in EVs</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/high-fuel-prices-spur-interest-in-evs</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/high-fuel-prices-spur-interest-in-evs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The war in Iran has sent fuel costs soaring, and consumers scrambling for savings. At the New York Auto Show, many drivers are warming up to the idea of buying an electric vehicle, because of high petrol prices, as our correspondent Jessica Le Masurier reports. Also in the show  - the relief rally loses steam as the fragile Iran ceasefire enters its second day, and the OECD decries a &#039;historic decline&#039; in international development aid, driven by the US.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High, fuel, prices, spur, interest, EVs</media:keywords>
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<title>EU farm fraud scandal rocks Greek government, PM urges swift action</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-farm-fraud-scandal-rocks-greek-government-pm-urges-swift-action</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-farm-fraud-scandal-rocks-greek-government-pm-urges-swift-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Greek P​M Kyriakos Mitsotakis urged EU prosecutors to decide swiftly whether to indict lawmakers from his centre-right New Democracy party as part of a farm fraud probe, as he seeks to stem the political fallout from the ​scandal. European prosecutors charged dozens of Greek stockbreeders last ⁠year with faking ownership of pastureland to claim millions of euros in EU farm subsidies, allegedly with the help of state employees and conservative politicians. FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney speaks with Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor in Public Policy at the School for Government and the Policy Institute at King’s College London. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Antimicrobial resistance threatens the lives of millions on the African continent</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/antimicrobial-resistance-threatens-the-lives-of-millions-on-the-african-continent</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/antimicrobial-resistance-threatens-the-lives-of-millions-on-the-african-continent</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, as leaders  gathered for the “One Health” summit in France, antimicrobial resistance emerges as a bigger killer in Africa than malaria, HIV or TB. Also, a woman seeking care was beaten by her doctor in Kinshasa. The video went viral and sparked outrage in the DRC,  exposing a crisis in delivery rooms and violence against women. And Rwanda marks the 32nd anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>NASA–ESA partnership: Artemis II paves the way for exploration of the Moon’s far side and south pole</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nasaesa-partnership-artemis-ii-paves-the-way-for-exploration-of-the-moons-far-side-and-south-pole</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nasaesa-partnership-artemis-ii-paves-the-way-for-exploration-of-the-moons-far-side-and-south-pole</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ François Picard is pleased to welcome Didier Schmitt, Head of Future Preparation for the European Space Agency. This mission is not merely symbolic, Schmitt explains, but a pivotal moment in contemporary space exploration. It&#039;s deeply technical and collaborative: a test of systems, of international partnership, and of our capacity to extend human presence beyond Earth once again. He highlights how this flyby mission allows us to validate critical technologies, from life support to propulsion, while also demonstrating the growing role of Europe through the European Service Module. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Middle East live: Trump revokes strike threats as US&#45;Iran ceasefire takes shape</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-revokes-strike-threats-as-us-iran-ceasefire-takes-shape</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-trump-revokes-strike-threats-as-us-iran-ceasefire-takes-shape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with Israel also signing on, as last-minute diplomacy led by Pakistan halts planned US strikes. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad, but continued attacks across the region highlight the fragility of the truce. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Trump agrees to suspend attack on Iran for two weeks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-agrees-to-suspend-attack-on-iran-for-two-weeks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-agrees-to-suspend-attack-on-iran-for-two-weeks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>JD Vance backs Viktor Orban ahead of high&#45;stakes Hungary parliamentary elections</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/jd-vance-backs-viktor-orban-ahead-of-high-stakes-hungary-parliamentary-elections</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/jd-vance-backs-viktor-orban-ahead-of-high-stakes-hungary-parliamentary-elections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US Vice President JD Vance flew to Hungary on Monday to back nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a closely contested parliamentary election. Vance said talks would cover bilateral ties, Europe and Ukraine. He is due to meet Orban and deliver a speech highlighting US-Hungary relations, his office said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vance, backs, Viktor, Orban, ahead, high-stakes, Hungary, parliamentary, elections</media:keywords>
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<title>Middle East war live: Trump’s Iran ultimatum enters final 24 hours amid escalation fears</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trumps-iran-ultimatum-enters-final-24-hours-amid-escalation-fears</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trumps-iran-ultimatum-enters-final-24-hours-amid-escalation-fears</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump on Monday expanded his threat against Iran to include power plants and bridges as a deadline for a deal neared, after Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal. Trump warned the country could be “taken out in one night” if it failed to comply. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Israeli strike kills 10 at Gaza school shelter, WHO halts evacuations after aid worker death</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/israeli-strike-kills-10-at-gaza-school-shelter-who-halts-evacuations-after-aid-worker-death</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/israeli-strike-kills-10-at-gaza-school-shelter-who-halts-evacuations-after-aid-worker-death</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others near a school sheltering displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials said, as violence strains a fragile US-backed Gaza ceasefire. The World Health Organisation announced it was suspending evacuations from Gaza after a worker contracted to help them was killed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Middle East war live: Iran vows harsh response after Trump threatens civilian targets</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-iran-vows-harsh-response-after-trump-threatens-civilian-targets</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-iran-vows-harsh-response-after-trump-threatens-civilian-targets</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran’s central military command said Monday that any attacks on civilian targets would trigger a “much more devastating” response. The statement followed a warning from US President Donald Trump, who threatened to target Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not agree to a deal to reopen Gulf shipping lanes. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Artemis II astronauts prepare for historic Moon flyby</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/artemis-ii-astronauts-prepare-for-historic-moon-flyby</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/artemis-ii-astronauts-prepare-for-historic-moon-flyby</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the first time in more than half a century, astronauts will journey around the Moon, marking a major milestone in the Artemis II mission. The historic flyby promises not only breathtaking views and tense moments of radio silence, but also groundbreaking achievements in human spaceflight and exploration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nigeria troops rescue Easter worshippers after deadly church attack</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-troops-rescue-easter-worshippers-after-deadly-church-attack</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-troops-rescue-easter-worshippers-after-deadly-church-attack</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nigeria’s military said Sunday it rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in northwestern Kaduna state, after troops engaged gunmen in a firefight, though at least five people were killed in the attack. The assault on a Catholic and an evangelical church underscores worsening insecurity in the region, where criminal gangs and militant groups have intensified raids and kidnappings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukraine&amp;apos;s Zelensky meets Syria’s new leader in Damascus, pushes military deals</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraines-zelensky-meets-syrias-new-leader-in-damascus-pushes-military-deals</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraines-zelensky-meets-syrias-new-leader-in-damascus-pushes-military-deals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Damascus on Sunday with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as Kyiv pushes to deepen security ties across the Middle East amid its ongoing war with Russia. Arriving alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Zelensky’s visit signals a bid to secure military cooperation and bolster regional partnerships. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Explosives discovered near gas pipeline to Hungary, says Serbia&amp;apos;s president</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/explosives-discovered-near-gas-pipeline-to-hungary-says-serbias-president</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/explosives-discovered-near-gas-pipeline-to-hungary-says-serbias-president</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Powerful explosives were found near the Balkan Stream pipeline in Serbia that carries Russian gas to Hungary, the leaders of the two countries said on Sunday, triggering political scrutiny in Hungary days before a national election.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda in shock after 4 children killed in kindergarden</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/uganda-in-shock-after-4-children-killed-in-kindergarden</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/uganda-in-shock-after-4-children-killed-in-kindergarden</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First, Uganda is in shock after 4 children were killed in a brutal attack at a kindergarden in Kampala. Then, Sudanese military leader and head of state, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, appoints Yasir al-Atta as the Armed forces new chief of staff. And, a week until the Beninese people head to the polls for the country&#039;s general election, the opposition parties are in crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Two US fighter jets downed in Mideast, one crew member rescued</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/two-us-fighter-jets-downed-in-mideast-one-crew-member-rescued</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/two-us-fighter-jets-downed-in-mideast-one-crew-member-rescued</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A US fighter jet was shot down over Iranian airspace on Friday, triggering a search operation by Washington which rescued one crew member. A second US Air Force aircraft went down later in the day, according to a US official. The whereabouts of any other crew were not immediately known. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump seeks massive $1.5 trillion defence budget amid Iran war</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-seeks-massive-15-trillion-defence-budget-amid-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-seeks-massive-15-trillion-defence-budget-amid-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Engaged in a costly war against Iran, the White House unveiled its proposed budget for 2027 on Friday, asking Congress to increase the United States’ already massive defence spending by more than 40 percent over the course of a year. This would be a record in the country&#039;s recent history if Congress approves the proposal as is. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US fighter jet downed. Spencer Boyer speaks to France 24</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-fighter-jet-downed-spencer-boyer-speaks-to-france-24</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-fighter-jet-downed-spencer-boyer-speaks-to-france-24</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ France 24 speaks to Spencer Boyer, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, about Iran’s claim that it shot down a US fighter jet. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran: US fighter jet downed, War “It’s not a show”, The Space Race, Will Syrians leave Germany?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-us-fighter-jet-downed-war-its-not-a-show-the-space-race-will-syrians-leave-germany</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-us-fighter-jet-downed-war-its-not-a-show-the-space-race-will-syrians-leave-germany</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s been a week that began with President Trump addressing the nation for the first time since the Iran War began five weeks ago. Expectations that he might signal an end to the conflict—or announce a ground offensive or a split from NATO—were unmet. Instead, his 18-minute speech echoed his social media rhetoric: a mix of “we’re almost done” and threats of escalating attacks, including striking every Iranian power plant if a deal isn’t reached. On the Strait of Hormuz, he told allies simply to “just take it.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump to deliver &amp;apos;important update&amp;apos; on Iran war in televised speech</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-deliver-important-update-on-iran-war-in-televised-speech</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-deliver-important-update-on-iran-war-in-televised-speech</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Donald Trump will give an “important update” on the Iran war in a prime-time televised address to the American nation on Wednesday evening, which is expected to reiterate the president&#039;s timeline for rolling back US military operations in the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;There&amp;apos;s a certain romanticism to sending humans into space&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/theres-a-certain-romanticism-to-sending-humans-into-space</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/theres-a-certain-romanticism-to-sending-humans-into-space</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Dr David Brown, Senior Research Fellow in the Astronomy and Astrophysics Group at Warwick University, hopes that the Artemis II mission &quot;is the start of a new era of human spaceflight&quot;, adding that &quot;it is incredibly exciting and inspiring to see that this is still something that wa can do and something that people can aspire to do&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East live: Israeli air defences intercept multiple Iranian missile waves</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-israeli-air-defences-intercept-multiple-iranian-missile-waves</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-live-israeli-air-defences-intercept-multiple-iranian-missile-waves</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israeli air defences intercepted three waves of Iranian missile fire early Thursday, with several people lightly injured in the Tel Aviv area. The attacks, coming hours after a US presidential address, triggered widespread sirens and raised fears of further escalation in the intensifying regional conflict. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump pledges to &amp;apos;finish the job&amp;apos; in Iran in national address</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-pledges-to-finish-the-job-in-iran-in-national-address</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-pledges-to-finish-the-job-in-iran-in-national-address</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump defended US operations in Iran Wednesday night, pledging to “finish the job” as military objectives near completion. Speaking amid rising oil prices, volatile markets and fresh Iranian missile attacks, Trump outlined his timeline for ending the conflict and pressed allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Artemis II launches historic flyby lunar mission with diverse crew</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/artemis-ii-launches-historic-flyby-lunar-mission-with-diverse-crew</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/artemis-ii-launches-historic-flyby-lunar-mission-with-diverse-crew</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Four astronauts – three Americans and one Canadian – blasted off Wednesday on NASA’s Artemis II, humanity’s first lunar flight in over 50 years. The 32-storey rocket soared from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of a decade-long plan for sustainable Moon exploration and a future landing near the south pole. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Italy’s World Cup nightmare deepens with shoot&#45;out defeat to Bosnia</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/italys-world-cup-nightmare-deepens-with-shoot-out-defeat-to-bosnia</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/italys-world-cup-nightmare-deepens-with-shoot-out-defeat-to-bosnia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Italy will miss a third straight World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a qualification play-off final on Tuesday, falling 4-1 in a penalty shoot-out. Esmir Bajraktarevic scored the decisive spot-kick in Zenica, sending Bosnia into Group B and extending Italy’s qualifying misery. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East war live: Trump says Iran war could end in &amp;apos;two weeks, maybe three&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-says-iran-war-could-end-in-two-weeks-maybe-three</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/middle-east-war-live-trump-says-iran-war-could-end-in-two-weeks-maybe-three</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other countries to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping channel. Follow our liveblog for the latest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Judge orders suspension of Trump&amp;apos;s White House ballroom construction</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/judge-orders-suspension-of-trumps-white-house-ballroom-construction</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/judge-orders-suspension-of-trumps-white-house-ballroom-construction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million White House ballroom after demolition of the East Wing, ruling the project cannot proceed without congressional approval. US District Judge Richard Leon granted a preliminary injunction sought by a preservationist group. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lebanon condemns Israel’s &amp;apos;clear intention&amp;apos; to impose new occupation of its territory</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/lebanon-condemns-israels-clear-intention-to-impose-new-occupation-of-its-territory</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/lebanon-condemns-israels-clear-intention-to-impose-new-occupation-of-its-territory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Lebanon said Israeli strikes hit near Beirut’s airport road on Tuesday as the UN Security Council met after three peacekeepers were killed. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said troops would occupy parts of southern Lebanon post-war, prompting Beirut to warn of a “clear intention” to impose a new occupation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>EU faces &amp;apos;largest oil supply disruption in history&amp;apos;, energy expert says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-faces-largest-oil-supply-disruption-in-history-energy-expert-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-faces-largest-oil-supply-disruption-in-history-energy-expert-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Francesco Sassi, Assistant Professor at the University of Oslo and energy geopolitics expert, says that the Iran war has provoked &quot;the largest oil supply disruption in history&quot; adding that &quot;what is really concerning is that national governments will start to unilaterally take action, subsidising energy consumption or act to secure energy supplies, and this will inevitably increase the cost of natural gas and oil in Europe&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Amnesty warns 2026 World Cup across North American risks becoming ‘stage for repression’</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/amnesty-warns-2026-world-cup-across-north-american-risks-becoming-stage-for-repression</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/amnesty-warns-2026-world-cup-across-north-american-risks-becoming-stage-for-repression</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amnesty International warned on Monday that this summer’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico risks becoming a “stage for repression”, urging FIFA and host nations to protect rights. FIFA said it aims to ensure all participants feel safe, included and free to exercise their rights. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Live: Trump says he could seize Iran&amp;apos;s Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/live-trump-says-he-could-seize-irans-kharg-island-as-us-ramps-up-troop-buildup</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/live-trump-says-he-could-seize-irans-kharg-island-as-us-ramps-up-troop-buildup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US ⁠President ​Donald ​Trump said he wants ​to &quot;take ‌the ⁠oil ‌in Iran&quot; ⁠and could seize ​the ‌export hub of  Kharg ​Island, in an interview with ​Financial ​Times ​published on ​Sunday as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>European nations warn over Israel’s planned expansion of death penalty</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/european-nations-warn-over-israels-planned-expansion-of-death-penalty</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/european-nations-warn-over-israels-planned-expansion-of-death-penalty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Britain, France, Germany and Italy on Sunday voiced deep concern over Israeli plans to expand the use of the death penalty in a bill expected to be voted on next week. The Council of Europe’s rights body also opposed the draft law, warning it would significantly broaden capital punishment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>African football chief Motsepe to respect CAS ruling on Senegal’s appeal</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/african-football-chief-motsepe-to-respect-cas-ruling-on-senegals-appeal</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/african-football-chief-motsepe-to-respect-cas-ruling-on-senegals-appeal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe on Sunday said he would implement the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision on Senegal national football team’s appeal after they were stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title, as the governing body moves to restore confidence following the controversial final. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pakistan offers to host US&#45;Iran talks as Tehran warns ground troops would be &amp;apos;set on fire&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pakistan-offers-to-host-us-iran-talks-as-tehran-warns-ground-troops-would-be-set-on-fire</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pakistan-offers-to-host-us-iran-talks-as-tehran-warns-ground-troops-would-be-set-on-fire</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pakistan on Sunday said it would soon host talks between the United States and Iran over the monthlong war, positioning itself as a mediator as fighting intensifies across the region, global energy routes are shaken and fears grow of a broader conflict involving Israel, Lebanon and key maritime chokepoints. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Rubio says Iran war to last weeks, no US ground troops needed</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/rubio-says-iran-war-to-last-weeks-no-us-ground-troops-needed</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Washington expects its military operation against Iran to wrap up within weeks without the need for ground troops. This comes as G7 nations adopted a declaration on Iran calling for an immediate halt to attacks against civilian populations and infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Egypt imposes business curfew to counter soaring fuel costs</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/egypt-imposes-business-curfew-to-counter-soaring-fuel-costs</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, Egypt orders shops, restaurants and shopping malls to shut their doors from 9:00 pm Saturday as it hopes to cushion the blow of energy prices that have more than doubled because of the Iran war. Also, rising jihadist violence in the Sahel is hitting tourism in Benin. And Somali women defy Al-Shabaab threats and conservative norms to play football. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-leo-xiv-makes-historic-visit-to-glitzy-monaco</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV will travel on Saturday to the principality of Monaco, becoming the first pontiff in almost five centuries to visit the Mediterranean enclave, in a trip the Vatican says will underscore the global influence of small states.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>War in Lebanon &amp;apos;was imposed upon us&amp;apos;, PM Nawaf Salam says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/war-in-lebanon-was-imposed-upon-us-pm-nawaf-salam-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In an interview with FRANCE 24 in Beirut, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed the Israeli offensive in Lebanon, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. &quot;This war was imposed upon us,&quot; the Lebanese leader said, adding that Lebanon &quot;could have avoided it&quot; had Hezbollah not fired rockets in retaliation for the US-Israeli assassination of Iran&#039;s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;New phenomenon of dangerous rhetoric&amp;apos;: World leaders embrace proud disregard for international law</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/new-phenomenon-of-dangerous-rhetoric-world-leaders-embrace-proud-disregard-for-international-law</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/new-phenomenon-of-dangerous-rhetoric-world-leaders-embrace-proud-disregard-for-international-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gavin Lee is pleased to welcome Philippe Bolopion. Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. He describes a seismic shift in the conduct of war, marked not merely by violations of international humanitarian law, but by an unprecedented openness in asserting, even embracing, such violations. What distinguishes this moment is not the erosion of norms alone, but the normalisation of dismissing international law and lacking empathy for civilians&#039; suffering. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US judge temporarily halts Trump&#45;era sanctions on AI firm Anthropic</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-judge-temporarily-halts-trump-era-sanctions-on-ai-firm-anthropic</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-judge-temporarily-halts-trump-era-sanctions-on-ai-firm-anthropic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A US federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on AI company Anthropic, saying the measures likely violated the law. The ruling freezes a Pentagon designation of the firm as a national security risk, protecting it while the government considers an emergency appeal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Justice necessary&amp;apos;: Yazidi survivors deliver harrowing genocide testimony amid int&amp;apos;l indifference</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/justice-necessary-yazidi-survivors-deliver-harrowing-genocide-testimony-amid-intl-indifference</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/justice-necessary-yazidi-survivors-deliver-harrowing-genocide-testimony-amid-intl-indifference</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Clémence Bectarte, a lawyer at the Paris Bar, specializing in international criminal law and international human rights law. She speaks from a position shaped her direct involvement,  working with survivors of the Yazidi genocide, whose experiences reveal both the depth of the brutal systematic violence and the enduring struggle for recognition and basic justice. The testimonies presented in this case are not only legal evidence, but acts of resistance against erasure of a people.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump to order immediate pay for TSA as 41&#45;day shutdown continues</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-order-immediate-pay-for-tsa-as-41-day-shutdown-continues</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-order-immediate-pay-for-tsa-as-41-day-shutdown-continues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>South Africa excluded from G7 summit due to boycott threats from US</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/south-africa-excluded-from-g7-summit-due-to-boycott-threats-from-us</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/south-africa-excluded-from-g7-summit-due-to-boycott-threats-from-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Transgender athletes barred from female category events at Olympics</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/transgender-athletes-barred-from-female-category-events-at-olympics</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/transgender-athletes-barred-from-female-category-events-at-olympics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The International Olympic Committee said on Thursday it was re-introducing testing for gender to determine eligibility to compete in the female category, preventing transgender women from competing. The screening will mean Olympic women&#039;s sports from the 2028 Los Angeles Games will be limited to biological females, which would also rule out those with differences in sexual development (DSD). FRANCE 24&#039;s Selina Sykes reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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