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<title>Canada  Inquirer &#45; Syndicated News Update &#45; : Concerns</title>
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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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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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<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>
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<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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<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>
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<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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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
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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>
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<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>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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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>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/rubio-says-iran-war-to-last-weeks-no-us-ground-troops-needed</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/egypt-imposes-business-curfew-to-counter-soaring-fuel-costs</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-leo-xiv-makes-historic-visit-to-glitzy-monaco</guid>
<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>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/war-in-lebanon-was-imposed-upon-us-pm-nawaf-salam-says</guid>
<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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<title>Denmark&amp;apos;s Frederiksen weakened by election setback, coalition talks loom</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/denmarks-frederiksen-weakened-by-election-setback-coalition-talks-loom</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/denmarks-frederiksen-weakened-by-election-setback-coalition-talks-loom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Denmark&#039;s Social Democrats, led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, finished first in Tuesday&#039;s general election but posted their weakest showing in more than 120 years and the left-wing bloc failed to secure a majority. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US proposes 15&#45;point plan as Iran opens Hormuz to &amp;apos;non&#45;hostile&amp;apos; oil vessels</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-proposes-15-point-plan-as-iran-opens-hormuz-to-non-hostile-oil-vessels</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-proposes-15-point-plan-as-iran-opens-hormuz-to-non-hostile-oil-vessels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Donald Trump said Tuesday he had sent a peace plan to Iran, expressing cautious optimism about ending nearly a month of war even as fresh violence underscored the fragility of the moment. In a potential sign of de-escalation, Tehran announced it would allow “non-hostile” vessels to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global oil supplies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Hungary is &amp;apos;the Kremlin&amp;apos;s biggest agent in the EU&amp;apos;, analyst says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/hungary-is-the-kremlins-biggest-agent-in-the-eu-analyst-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/hungary-is-the-kremlins-biggest-agent-in-the-eu-analyst-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Monte Francis, Dr Mark Loustau, Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study at Central European University, asserts that &quot;we can probably safely say that Hungary is the Kremllin&#039;s biggest agent in the EU&quot; adding that &quot;for years now Orban has done the bidding&quot; of Moscow &quot;in trying to destabilise not only unity in the EU but also the government in Ukraine&quot;. Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto is alleged to have leaked sensitive information about EU negotiations to Russia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hungary, the, Kremlins, biggest, agent, the, EU, analyst, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Has the AFCON trophy been hidden in a military base in Senegal? No</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/has-the-afcon-trophy-been-hidden-in-a-military-base-in-senegal-no</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/has-the-afcon-trophy-been-hidden-in-a-military-base-in-senegal-no</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the wake of the Confederation of African Football&#039;s recent decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and declare Morocco the winners, some online are claiming that the AFCON trophy has been hidden away in a military base in Senegal. But as France 24&#039;s Charlotte Hughes explains, this rumour is not true, and the footage some internet users have been using to make the false claim has been taken out of its original context. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Slovenia election too close to call as PM claims victory in neck&#45;and&#45;neck race</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/slovenia-election-too-close-to-call-as-pm-claims-victory-in-neck-and-neck-race</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/slovenia-election-too-close-to-call-as-pm-claims-victory-in-neck-and-neck-race</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob claimed victory on Sunday after a tight parliamentary election, with near-final results showing his liberal party at 28.54% ahead of Janez Jansa’s conservatives on 28.17%. The outcome gives Golob 29 seats to Jansa’s 28 in the 90-seat parliament. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Live: Trump&#45;Iran showdown risks worst global energy crisis in decades, IEA warns</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/live-trump-iran-showdown-risks-worst-global-energy-crisis-in-decades-iea-warns</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/live-trump-iran-showdown-risks-worst-global-energy-crisis-in-decades-iea-warns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran on Monday faces a deadline by President Donald Trump to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face a major US assault on power plants, as Israel warned of weeks more of war. The International Energy Agency said the crisis is more severe than the 1970s oil shocks combined. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Live:, Trump-Iran, showdown, risks, worst, global, energy, crisis, decades, IEA, warns</media:keywords>
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<title>West Bank settler violence surges as Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 4 Palestinians</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/west-bank-settler-violence-surges-as-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-kill-4-palestinians</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/west-bank-settler-violence-surges-as-israeli-strikes-in-gaza-kill-4-palestinians</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 10 Palestinians were injured on Sunday in settler attacks near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian medics said. The violence followed a settler’s funeral, with homes and cars torched. Separately, four Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, hospital authorities said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran threatens to cripple Gulf water and energy systems after Trump ultimatum</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-threatens-to-cripple-gulf-water-and-energy-systems-after-trump-ultimatum</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-threatens-to-cripple-gulf-water-and-energy-systems-after-trump-ultimatum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran said on Sunday it would target Gulf energy and water infrastructure if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on a threat to strike its power grid within 48 hours, escalating the conflict. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel after overnight Iranian missile attacks injured dozens in Arad and Dimona. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>France’s municipal elections : Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/frances-municipal-elections-emmanuel-gregoire-elected-paris-mayor</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/frances-municipal-elections-emmanuel-gregoire-elected-paris-mayor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Paris is not, and will never be, a far-right city,” insisted socialist Emmanuel Grégoire on Sunday March 22, newly elected Mayor of Paris, according to early results.#EmmanuelGrégoire #ParisMayor ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>France’s, municipal, elections, Emmanuel, Grégoire, elected, Paris, mayor</media:keywords>
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<title>Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows &amp;apos;no signs of abating&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iranian-missile-struck-town-housing-nuclear-facility-iran-war-shows-no-signs-of-abating</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iranian-missile-struck-town-housing-nuclear-facility-iran-war-shows-no-signs-of-abating</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The iran war is showing &quot;no signs of abating&quot; following a missile strike by Tehran on Dimona, a town in southern Israel housing a nuclear facility, FRANCE 24’s Douglas Herbert said in an analysis. There appears to be no &quot;exit tunnel&quot; in sight with Iran seemingly as determined as ever to retaliate for what it sees as an “unprovoked war of aggression”, he added. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The view from Professor Dominic Tierney, author of The Right Way to Lose a War</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/the-view-from-professor-dominic-tierney-author-of-the-right-way-to-lose-a-war</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/the-view-from-professor-dominic-tierney-author-of-the-right-way-to-lose-a-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dominic Tierney, the author of The Right Way to Lose a war, published in 2015, looking at US conflicts from Korea, to Vietnam, Iraq, to Afghanistan and the lessons taken from them. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran strikes Israeli nuclear town in retaliation for Natanz attack amid escalating conflict</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-strikes-israeli-nuclear-town-in-retaliation-for-natanz-attack-amid-escalating-conflict</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-strikes-israeli-nuclear-town-in-retaliation-for-natanz-attack-amid-escalating-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An Iranian missile struck the Israeli town of Dimona, home to a nuclear facility, injuring dozens in what Tehran said was retaliation for strikes on its Natanz nuclear site. The attack comes amid escalating regional tensions, including two failed Iranian missile strikes on the US‑UK base Diego Garcia, some 4,000 km from Iran – launches that suggest Tehran’s missiles may have greater range than previously thought. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘I’m glad he’s dead’: Trump reacts to death of ex&#45;FBI chief Robert Mueller, 81</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/im-glad-hes-dead-trump-reacts-to-death-of-ex-fbi-chief-robert-mueller-81</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/im-glad-hes-dead-trump-reacts-to-death-of-ex-fbi-chief-robert-mueller-81</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led the investigation into alleged Russian interference in US President Donald Trump’s 2016 election campaign, has died aged 81. The veteran prosecutor, long seen as a bipartisan figure, drew a sharply divisive response from Trump, who said he was “glad he’s dead” in a post on social media. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘I’m, glad, he’s, dead’:, Trump, reacts, death, ex-FBI, chief, Robert, Mueller</media:keywords>
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<title>Google Translate exposes Russian spy unit</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/google-translate-exposes-russian-spy-unit</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/google-translate-exposes-russian-spy-unit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Have we just seen the most embarrassing intelligence failure Russia has suffered in years? Investigative group The Insider revealed how a secret Russian unit - known as Center 795 - allegedly ran assassinations and covert operations abroad, but was exposed in a remarkably simple way: one of its agents used Google Translate. According to the investigation, that allowed the FBI to read their communications in real time. So how did a supposedly “untraceable” elite unit unravel so easily, and what does it tell us about Russia&#039;s modern espionage? Jean-Emile Jammine spoke with The Insider&#039;s Editor-in-chief, Roman Dobrohotov.
 
  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Google, Translate, exposes, Russian, spy, unit</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran strikes gulf oil, gas sites as war jolts energy markets, what cost for South Africa ?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-strikes-gulf-oil-gas-sites-as-war-jolts-energy-markets-what-cost-for-south-africa</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-strikes-gulf-oil-gas-sites-as-war-jolts-energy-markets-what-cost-for-south-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As tensions continue in the Middle East, the economic fallout is being felt far beyond the region. In South Africa, officials are warning that the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran could come at a steep cost. Our South African correspondent speaks to political analyst Sanusha Naidu about the economic effect the war has on South Africa and the greater continent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US prosecutors investigate Colombia’s Petro over suspected ties to drug traffickers</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-prosecutors-investigate-colombias-petro-over-suspected-ties-to-drug-traffickers</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-prosecutors-investigate-colombias-petro-over-suspected-ties-to-drug-traffickers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Colombian President Gustavo Petro is being examined in criminal investigations by two US federal prosecutors&#039; offices, according to a New York Times report published on Friday. Relations between Washington and Bogota entered a volatile phase after US President Donald Trump&#039;s return to office 14 months ago, and the two leaders have clashed over various issues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>prosecutors, investigate, Colombia’s, Petro, over, suspected, ties, drug, traffickers</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran: The ‘Mosaic Doctrine’, Zelensky V Orban, Hungary&#45;splaining</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-the-mosaic-doctrine-zelensky-v-orban-hungary-splaining</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-the-mosaic-doctrine-zelensky-v-orban-hungary-splaining</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a week where assassinations have continued within the top ranks of Iran’s regime, the minister of intelligence, the commander of the Bases paramilitary and the powerful security chief Ali Larijani included, but a weakened government seems to have had little bearing on Tehran’s retaliation across Israel and nine gulf states.Just one week ago, President Trump spoke of a war that was,  “very complete, pretty much”, that now appears to have been premature, and over-confident. There’s no more talk of a Venezuelanstyle regime change that works for Washington. And Israel’s actual cooperation with Washington has come under scrutiny, after Israeli air strikes on the world’s largest natural gas field, at South Pars, which provides power for an estimated 70 to 80% of Iranians. President Trump’s immediate response was that he knew nothing about it. Insiders questioned the remark, critics claimed it spoke of the US getting sucked further into an Israeli agenda. Israel’s prime minister said that was nonsens. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran:, The, ‘Mosaic, Doctrine’, Zelensky, Orban, Hungary-splaining</media:keywords>
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<title>A spiralling energy crisis: Strikes on gas, oil sites have sent prices soaring again</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/a-spiralling-energy-crisis-strikes-on-gas-oil-sites-have-sent-prices-soaring-again</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/a-spiralling-energy-crisis-strikes-on-gas-oil-sites-have-sent-prices-soaring-again</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An analysis of the spiralling energy crisis with Mohamad Al-Sabban, energy economist and longtime advisor to the Saudi Government. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Live: Trump threatens to &amp;apos;blow up&amp;apos; major Iran gas field if strikes on Gulf energy sites continue</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/live-trump-threatens-to-blow-up-major-iran-gas-field-if-strikes-on-gulf-energy-sites-continue</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/live-trump-threatens-to-blow-up-major-iran-gas-field-if-strikes-on-gulf-energy-sites-continue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump has pledged that Israel would make no more attacks on Iran’s major South Pars gas field, but if Iran attacked Qatar again, the US would retaliate and &#039;massively blow up the entirety&#039; of the field. This comes after Iranian strikes on Gulf states energy sites, which followed an Israeli attack on Iran&#039;s gas fields. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump Homeland Security nominee defends immigration stance in tense hearing</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-homeland-security-nominee-defends-immigration-stance-in-tense-hearing</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-homeland-security-nominee-defends-immigration-stance-in-tense-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump&#039;s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, told senators Wednesday he would be a &#039;steady hand&#039; for the embattled agency while pursuing the administration&#039;s hard-line immigration agenda during a combative confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. ]]></description>
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<title>Liverpool to face PSG in Champions League quarter&#45;finals after Galatasaray rout</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/liverpool-to-face-psg-in-champions-league-quarter-finals-after-galatasaray-rout</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Liverpool stormed into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield, overturning a first-leg deficit to set up a last-eight clash with holders Paris Saint-Germain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>International shipping &amp;apos;chaos&amp;apos; as Strait of Hormuz closure sends ripple effects across the globe</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/international-shipping-chaos-as-strait-of-hormuz-closure-sends-ripple-effects-across-the-globe</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Around 90% of global goods are transported by sea. And while just approximately 5% of that travels directly through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran&#039;s effective closure of the key passage is having a ripple effect, disrupting trade routes world wide. FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney speaks with Ebru Surucu-Balci, Assistant Professor in Circular Supply Chains at the School of Management at the University of Bradford. ]]></description>
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<title>Qatar orders departure of two Iranian diplomats over gas facility attack</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/qatar-orders-departure-of-two-iranian-diplomats-over-gas-facility-attack</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/qatar-orders-departure-of-two-iranian-diplomats-over-gas-facility-attack</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Qatar&#039;s foreign ministry on Wednesday ordered Iran&#039;s military and security attaches along with their staff to leave the country within 24 hours, following an attack on its massive natural gas facility. FRANCE 24&#039;s Hoda Abdel-Hamid reports from Doha. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Chile’s new president launches border barrier plan to curb illegal immigration</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/chiles-new-president-launches-border-barrier-plan-to-curb-illegal-immigration</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/chiles-new-president-launches-border-barrier-plan-to-curb-illegal-immigration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chile’s new far-right president, José Antonio Kast, began preparations on Monday to build a fortified barrier along the country’s northern frontier as part of a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The move, announced less than a week after he took office, reflects a tougher approach to border security and rising public concern over crime. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cuba hit by massive islandwide blackout as power grid crisis deepens</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/cuba-hit-by-massive-islandwide-blackout-as-power-grid-crisis-deepens</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cuba suffered another nationwide power outage on Monday after its electrical grid collapsed, the third major blackout in four months. The shutdown underscores the island’s worsening energy crisis, with ageing infrastructure, fuel shortages and economic turmoil leaving millions of people facing prolonged and repeated electricity cuts. ]]></description>
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<title>Social media abuzz with viral rumours of Benjamin Netanyahu&amp;apos;s death</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/social-media-abuzz-with-viral-rumours-of-benjamin-netanyahus-death</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Oil eases amid signs Iran is allowing some tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/oil-eases-amid-signs-iran-is-allowing-some-tankers-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/oil-eases-amid-signs-iran-is-allowing-some-tankers-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday after a Pakistan-bound oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz with its transponder on. The decline came even as countries have so far rebuffed Donald Trump&#039;s request to send warships to escort vessels through the waterway. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency said its members could unlock more oil from their strategic reserves after agreeing to jointly release a record 400 million barrels from their emergency stockpiles.  ]]></description>
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<title>Kenyans will no longer be enlisted to fight for Russia in Ukraine</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/kenyans-will-no-longer-be-enlisted-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/kenyans-will-no-longer-be-enlisted-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, Russia says it will stop recruiting Kenyan nationals. Also, Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country because he fears for his life following January&#039;s election. And when Ramadan and Lent overlap in Senegal, this holy period has been highlighting how the country’s religious communities live together peacefully.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>An Ethiopian national linked to armed militia FANO deported by ICE</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/an-ethiopian-national-linked-to-armed-militia-fano-deported-by-ice</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/an-ethiopian-national-linked-to-armed-militia-fano-deported-by-ice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First, an Ethiopian national is deported from the US after American Immigration Services says he&#039;s linked to the Ethiopian paramilitary movement Fano. Also, the Republic of Congo is about to head to the polls. President Denis Sassou Nguesso promised new infrastructure upgrades but many are still struggling to get access to running water. Finally, a sacred talking drum returns to Ivory Coast, more than a century after being looted by the French during the colonial era. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Explosion shakes Tehran amid state&#45;organised rally after Israeli warning</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/explosion-shakes-tehran-amid-state-organised-rally-after-israeli-warning</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/explosion-shakes-tehran-amid-state-organised-rally-after-israeli-warning</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A blast rocked a major pro-Palestinian rally in Tehran on Friday after Israel warned it could target the area, as the nearly two-week war between Israel and Iran escalated across the Middle East. Washington ordered roughly 2,500 additional Marines to the region, bolstering its military presence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump’s Iran Strategy: Former US State Department official Jennifer Gavito speaks to France 24</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trumps-iran-strategy-former-us-state-department-official-jennifer-gavito-speaks-to-france-24</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ France 24’s Gavin Lee speaks with Jennifer Gavito, former US diplomat and Senior Advisor at The Cohen Group, about Washington’s strategy in the current conflict and what President Donald Trump is seeking to achieve. They discuss the objectives behind the US military campaign, the risks of escalation, and whether the administration has a clear plan for the next phase. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>US judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department&amp;apos;s probe of Fed chair Powell</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-judge-quashes-subpoenas-in-justice-departments-probe-of-fed-chair-powell</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-judge-quashes-subpoenas-in-justice-departments-probe-of-fed-chair-powell</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, dealing a fresh blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Unacceptable&amp;apos;: Drone strike kills French soldier in Iraq&amp;apos;s Kurdistan region</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/unacceptable-drone-strike-kills-french-soldier-in-iraqs-kurdistan-region</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/unacceptable-drone-strike-kills-french-soldier-in-iraqs-kurdistan-region</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ France’s armed forces ministry on Friday said a drone strike killed a French soldier and wounded six others in Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region. President Emmanuel Macron described the attack as &quot;unacceptable&quot; and insisted Paris’s role in the Middle East war remained strictly defensive. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran’s sea mines raise fears of Strait of Hormuz oil disruption</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/irans-sea-mines-raise-fears-of-strait-of-hormuz-oil-disruption</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/irans-sea-mines-raise-fears-of-strait-of-hormuz-oil-disruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tehran may seek to choke off oil traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, raising fears it could deploy sea mines, officials say. President Donald Trump said US forces struck 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels as concerns grow over threats to the strategic shipping lane. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US lawmakers probe Epstein’s wealth as ex&#45;accountant testifies on finances and ties</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-lawmakers-probe-epsteins-wealth-as-ex-accountant-testifies-on-finances-and-ties</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-lawmakers-probe-epsteins-wealth-as-ex-accountant-testifies-on-finances-and-ties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US House lawmakers on Wednesday examined Jeffrey Epstein’s financial empire as a committee questioned his former accountant in a closed-door deposition. Richard Kahn, an executor of Epstein’s estate, told lawmakers he had not seen evidence of abuse but described how the financier accumulated hundreds of millions and cultivated ties with powerful figures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same&#45;sex relations to 10 years in prison</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/senegal-passes-law-doubling-penalty-for-same-sex-relations-to-10-years-in-prison</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/senegal-passes-law-doubling-penalty-for-same-sex-relations-to-10-years-in-prison</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senegal’s parliament on Wednesday passed a law doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex relations to 10 years, intensifying a crackdown on the LGBTQ community. The bill, which also criminalizes promoting or financing such relationships, now awaits President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s signature amid reports of dozens of arrests since February. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Banking, finance and consultancy firms evacuate staff in Gulf States</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/banking-finance-and-consultancy-firms-evacuate-staff-in-gulf-states</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/banking-finance-and-consultancy-firms-evacuate-staff-in-gulf-states</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several major international businesses closed or evacuated offices in Gulf countries after Iran threatened US- and Israel-linked economic targets and centres in the Middle East. US finance group Citi and British consultancy Deloitte evacuated offices in Dubai&#039;s financial centre, while PwC, another British consultancy, closed offices in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE and Kuwait. HSBC has closed all branches in Qatar until further notice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PSG stun Chelsea as Jorgensen blunder sparks Champions League thriller</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/psg-stun-chelsea-as-jorgensen-blunder-sparks-champions-league-thriller</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/psg-stun-chelsea-as-jorgensen-blunder-sparks-champions-league-thriller</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paris St Germain beat Chelsea 5-2 in a thrilling Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday, helped by a costly error from goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The sides had been level at 2-2 after Chelsea twice came from behind at the Parc des Princes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Live: Israel and Iran exchange strikes as missile threats escalate</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/live-israel-and-iran-exchange-strikes-as-missile-threats-escalate</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/live-israel-and-iran-exchange-strikes-as-missile-threats-escalate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel activated air defences on Wednesday after detecting multiple missile salvoes from Iran, while Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeted Israeli and US military sites across the Middle East. Civilians near Tel Aviv reported injuries, highlighting rising tensions and the widening scope of the regional conflict. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US strikes Iranian mine&#45;laying vessels as Middle East war intensifies</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-strikes-iranian-mine-laying-vessels-as-middle-east-war-intensifies</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-strikes-iranian-mine-laying-vessels-as-middle-east-war-intensifies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Tuesday as the US destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels and Iran vowed to block regional oil exports. Heavy strikes hit Iran, Lebanon, and Gulf states, with civilian casualties rising. Global markets and energy supplies face disruption as the conflict enters its 11th day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says US destroying Iranian mine&#45;laying boats</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-us-destroying-iranian-mine-laying-boats</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-us-destroying-iranian-mine-laying-boats</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. military &quot;eliminated&quot; 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement, as President Donald Trump warned that any ​mines laid in ‌the Strait by Iran must be removed immediately. Trump previously said the U.S. had &quot;completely destroyed&quot; ⁠10 inactive mine-laying vessels. FRANCE 24&#039;s Fraser Jackson reports from Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Radical acceleration&amp;apos; in targenting cycle through AI points to lack of human oversight</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/radical-acceleration-in-targenting-cycle-through-ai-points-to-lack-of-human-oversight</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/radical-acceleration-in-targenting-cycle-through-ai-points-to-lack-of-human-oversight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Elke Schwarz, Professor of Political Theory at Queen Mary University of London, says that there&#039;s &quot;a radical acceleration&quot; in the speed of acquisition of military targets through the use of AI and how quickly action is taken on these targets, which raises concerns about the lack of human oversight, especially considering that AI models have &quot;25 to 50% reliability, which means they are wrong very often&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EU chief says turning away from nuclear energy was &amp;apos;a strategic mistake&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-chief-says-turning-away-from-nuclear-energy-was-a-strategic-mistake</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-chief-says-turning-away-from-nuclear-energy-was-a-strategic-mistake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris hosted a summit aiming to boost the use of civilian nuclear energy.  Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Usrula von der Leyen said it was a strategic mistake for the continent to reduce the share of nuclear power in its energy mix.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, son and successor to Iran&amp;apos;s supreme leader?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-son-and-successor-to-irans-supreme-leader</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-son-and-successor-to-irans-supreme-leader</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran&#039;s Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his slain father Ali Khamenei as the country&#039;s supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran more than a week into its conflict with the United States and Israel.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran names Khamenei&amp;apos;s son Mojtaba as new supreme leader, state media report</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-names-khameneis-son-mojtaba-as-new-supreme-leader-state-media-report</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-names-khameneis-son-mojtaba-as-new-supreme-leader-state-media-report</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israeli strikes on Tehran infrastructure aim to &amp;apos;limit regime&amp;apos;s ability to govern&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/israeli-strikes-on-tehran-infrastructure-aim-to-limit-regimes-ability-to-govern</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/israeli-strikes-on-tehran-infrastructure-aim-to-limit-regimes-ability-to-govern</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an interview with FRANCE 24, Hen Feder, the Israeli Embassy spokesperson in Paris, said Israeli attacks on oil depots in Tehran were part of a new phase of the war. &quot;The infrastructure that is connected to the regime is being targeted in order to limit their ability to keep governing,&quot; he said, reiterating Israel’s calls for regime change in Tehran. Asked about the legality of Israel&#039;s attack, the spokesperson claimed Israel had evidence that Iran&#039;s weapons programme posed an &quot;imminent threat&quot; to the country&#039;s security.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lebanon reports 83 children among dead after Israeli attacks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/lebanon-reports-83-children-among-dead-after-israeli-attacks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/lebanon-reports-83-children-among-dead-after-israeli-attacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel&#039;s military said it struck Iranian commanders in the Lebanese capital early on Sunday, expanding the scope of its strikes to the heart of Beirut after days of attacks that have left nearly 400 people dead. Hundreds of people remain displaced, and schools, places of worship, and stadiums have been turned into emergency shelters, but many more are needed.
 
FRANCE 24 senior reporter Catherine Norris Trent reports on what she has seen in Beirut in the past few hours. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran targets its Gulf neighbours: the situation in Oman</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-targets-its-gulf-neighbours-the-situation-in-oman</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-targets-its-gulf-neighbours-the-situation-in-oman</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ French Ambassador to Oman Nabil Hajlaoui spoke with FRANCE 24 about the situation in Oman as Iran continued strikes on its regional neighbours in response to US-Israeli attacks starting one week ago. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Live: Israel launches broader attacks on Tehran as war goes into eighth day</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/live-israel-launches-broader-attacks-on-tehran-as-war-goes-into-eighth-day</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/live-israel-launches-broader-attacks-on-tehran-as-war-goes-into-eighth-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel carried out a wave of “broad-scale” strikes on targets in Tehran on Saturday, following Iranian missile launches towards Israel. Explosions were reported in Tel Aviv, but emergency services said there were no casualties, and residents were allowed to leave shelters. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Live:, Israel, launches, broader, attacks, Tehran, war, goes, into, eighth, day</media:keywords>
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<title>Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/zelensky-visits-eastern-front-as-ukraine-and-russia-complete-pow-swap</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/zelensky-visits-eastern-front-as-ukraine-and-russia-complete-pow-swap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan&amp;apos;s Kordofan region</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/51-people-have-been-killed-in-the-last-24-hours-in-sudans-kordofan-region</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/51-people-have-been-killed-in-the-last-24-hours-in-sudans-kordofan-region</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First, 51 people have been killed in the last 24 hours in Sudan&#039;s Kordofan region due to clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Also, UN Secretary General Anotnio Guterres appoints Former US diplomat James Swan as the new head of the MONUSCO in DR Congo. And, we will take a look at the &quot;WOMANAKWA&quot; photo exhibition launched here in Paris.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran, Europe &amp;amp; Churchill: The View from a Former British Ambassador to Iran</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-europe-churchill-the-view-from-a-former-british-ambassador-to-iran</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-europe-churchill-the-view-from-a-former-british-ambassador-to-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this edition of the Spotlight, we speak to Richard Dalton, the former British ambassador to Iran and Libya and a former consul general in Jerusalem, to unpack the first week of war and what may come next. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Winter Paralympics officially open, Russian athletes greeted with boos</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/winter-paralympics-officially-open-russian-athletes-greeted-with-boos</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/winter-paralympics-officially-open-russian-athletes-greeted-with-boos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some spectators booed Russia&#039;s athletes as they marched under their own flag in the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics on Friday. The International Paralympic Committee in February lifted a long-running ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes competing under their own flags and anthems due to their role in the ongoing war in Ukraine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US, Venezuela restore diplomatic relations after Maduro’s ouster</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-venezuela-restore-diplomatic-relations-after-maduros-ouster</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-venezuela-restore-diplomatic-relations-after-maduros-ouster</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Venezuela said on Thursday it was committed to a “new stage” in relations with the United States based on mutual respect, after both countries agreed to restore diplomatic ties. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez’s government said it was ready to pursue constructive dialogue grounded in sovereign equality and cooperation between the two nations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US, Mexico to hold talks ahead of USMCA trade pact review as Trump tariffs loom</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-mexico-to-hold-talks-ahead-of-usmca-trade-pact-review-as-trump-tariffs-loom</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-mexico-to-hold-talks-ahead-of-usmca-trade-pact-review-as-trump-tariffs-loom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United States and Mexico said on Thursday their negotiators will hold bilateral talks this month ahead of a joint review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, as tariff pressure from US President Donald Trump adds urgency to discussions. The first meeting is set for the week of March 16, with further sessions planned before the pact’s July review. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Morocco parts ways with coach Regragui before World Cup, Ouahbi appointed</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/morocco-parts-ways-with-coach-regragui-before-world-cup-ouahbi-appointed</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/morocco-parts-ways-with-coach-regragui-before-world-cup-ouahbi-appointed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Morocco parted ways with coach Walid Regragui on Thursday, three months before the World Cup, appointing Mohamed Ouahbi as his successor, the national federation said. Regragui departs despite leading Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. Ouahbi, 49, previously guided the country to the Under-20 World Cup title in October. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US Congress narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran attacks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-congress-narrowly-rejects-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-trumps-iran-attacks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-congress-narrowly-rejects-war-powers-resolution-to-halt-trumps-iran-attacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran, in a 219–212 vote. The measure followed a similar Senate defeat a day earlier, highlighting divisions in Congress over Trump’s decision to bypass lawmakers and escalate the conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump urges Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-urges-iranian-diplomats-around-the-world-to-request-asylum</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-urges-iranian-diplomats-around-the-world-to-request-asylum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trump touted the U.S. ​military actions in Iran on Thursday, saying they were ‌destroying Tehran&#039;s missile and drone capability and that &quot;their navy is gone - 24 ships in three days,&quot; as ‌he called on Iranian diplomats to request asylum and help shape ​a better country. &quot;We also urge Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum and to help us shape a ​new and better Iran,&quot; he said. FRANCE 24&#039;s Fraser Jackson reports from Washington. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Britain halts student visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/britain-halts-student-visas-for-afghanistan-cameroon-myanmar-and-sudan</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/britain-halts-student-visas-for-afghanistan-cameroon-myanmar-and-sudan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Britain will stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and work visas for Afghans, the government said on Tuesday, as it moves to curb asylum claims via legal routes. The Home Office said asylum applications from students of those countries rose more than 470% between 2021 and 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ray Takeyh: &amp;apos;Iran is not a personalised dictatorship, it&amp;apos;s an ideological system&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ray-takeyh-iran-is-not-a-personalised-dictatorship-its-an-ideological-system</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ray-takeyh-iran-is-not-a-personalised-dictatorship-its-an-ideological-system</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Carys Garland is pleased to welcome Ray Takeyh, Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). As war rages in Iran, Mr. Takeyh warns that America&#039;s &quot;war of choice&quot; is guided by an improvised military strategy that swings wildly between grand ambitions of regime change and more narrowly framed goals, including disabling Iran’s missile program, neutralising its proxy networks, and permanently ending its nuclear aspirations. All are open-ended commitments and lack a clearly articulated exit strategy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Unpopularity of Iran war &amp;apos;almost unprecedented&amp;apos; this early on, expert says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/unpopularity-of-iran-war-almost-unprecedented-this-early-on-expert-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/unpopularity-of-iran-war-almost-unprecedented-this-early-on-expert-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and Programme Director for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, says that &quot;even in the most controversial wars, like Iraq, when the war initiates, people tend to rally around the flag [...] this is remarkable that at the very beginning of the war there&#039;s overwhelming opposition not only from liberals and the left, but much of Trump&#039;s spaces as well&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>What we know about the deadly strike on a primary school in Iran</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/what-we-know-about-the-deadly-strike-on-a-primary-school-in-iran</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/what-we-know-about-the-deadly-strike-on-a-primary-school-in-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran held a mass funeral this Tuesday for at least 165 schoolgirls killed Saturday in a strike on Minab. But online, some users claim the tragedy was staged by Iranian authorities. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we confirm the strike hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school, a building separated from nearby IRGC military barracks for nearly a decade. We also examine claims blaming U.S.-Israeli strikes for the attack, as well as allegations of a failed Iranian rocket launch. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Can Iran&amp;apos;s economy survive if the war drags on?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/can-irans-economy-survive-if-the-war-drags-on</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/can-irans-economy-survive-if-the-war-drags-on</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran took the risky gambit of closing the Strait of Hormuz, which could backfire and hurt its own economy.  France 24&#039;s Yuka Royer speaks with Iranian-Austrian economist Mahdi Ghodsi from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies about Iran&#039;s unsustainable economic path and whether it&#039;s headed for hyperinflation.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israel launches retaliatory strikes at Hezbollah across Lebanon</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/israel-launches-retaliatory-strikes-at-hezbollah-across-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/israel-launches-retaliatory-strikes-at-hezbollah-across-lebanon</guid>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Israel, launches, retaliatory, strikes, Hezbollah, across, Lebanon</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran school strike claims over 100 dead; US and Israel have not confirmed</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-school-strike-claims-over-100-dead-us-and-israel-have-not-confirmed</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-school-strike-claims-over-100-dead-us-and-israel-have-not-confirmed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran says a school in Minab was hit by strikes on Saturday, killing more than 100, while Israel and the United States say they are not aware of any attack. Humanitarian groups are investigating amid airspace and access restrictions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran launches attacks on Israel: Nine killed by strikes near Jerusalem</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-launches-attacks-on-israel-nine-killed-by-strikes-near-jerusalem</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-launches-attacks-on-israel-nine-killed-by-strikes-near-jerusalem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Rina Bassist, Israeli journalist, is our guest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The week in pictures: War in the Middle East, Trump’s State of the Union address and New York snow</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/the-week-in-pictures-war-in-the-middle-east-trumps-state-of-the-union-address-and-new-york-snow</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/the-week-in-pictures-war-in-the-middle-east-trumps-state-of-the-union-address-and-new-york-snow</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From the US-Israeli strikes on Iran to clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, to Donald Trump’s State of the Union address and the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week&#039;s most striking images. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US&#45;Israeli attacks in Iran: The UK denies involvement in strikes</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-israeli-attacks-in-iran-the-uk-denies-involvement-in-strikes</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-israeli-attacks-in-iran-the-uk-denies-involvement-in-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Benedicte Paviot, France24 correspondent in the UK, has more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>US-Israeli, attacks, Iran:, The, denies, involvement, strikes</media:keywords>
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<title>55 Ghanaians killed on the battlefields of Ukraine</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/55-ghanaians-killed-on-the-battlefields-of-ukraine</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/55-ghanaians-killed-on-the-battlefields-of-ukraine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ First, dozens of Ghanaians have been killed on the battlefields of Ukraine, as Ghana&#039;s Foreign Minister makes a direct appeal to President Zelensky. Also, a new sleeping sickness pill receives the green light from European regulators, paving its way to Africa to protect over 60 million at risk from the deadly tsetse fly. Finally, Paris Agriculture Fair celebrates African Culture with many producers from the continent who came to showcase their products. Côte d&#039;Ivoire shines as guest of Honor with shea Butter stealing the spotlight. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ghanaians, killed, the, battlefields, Ukraine</media:keywords>
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<title>Ukraine, The Clintons, El Mencho and Iran</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraine-the-clintons-el-mencho-and-iran</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraine-the-clintons-el-mencho-and-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s been a week that began in silence in Independence Square, where European leaders laid flowers for Ukraine’s war dead — even as the fighting grinds on in the east, across vast drone-dominated front lines in territory Russia now claims as its own. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was Russian, Sweden&amp;apos;s military confirms</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/drone-jammed-near-french-aircraft-carrier-was-russian-swedens-military-confirms</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/drone-jammed-near-french-aircraft-carrier-was-russian-swedens-military-confirms</guid>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says &amp;apos;not happy&amp;apos; with Iran talks, but undecided on possible military action</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-not-happy-with-iran-talks-but-undecided-on-possible-military-action</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-not-happy-with-iran-talks-but-undecided-on-possible-military-action</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was &quot;not happy&quot; with the way Iran was negotiating in talks with the US, but had not yet made a &quot;final decision&quot; on whether the US would launch military action against Tehran. His comments came as the US advised its non-emergency embassy staff to leave Israel &quot;due to safety risks&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ignoring the optics: Modi stands firmly by Netanyahu in Israel</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ignoring-the-optics-modi-stands-firmly-by-netanyahu-in-israel</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ignoring-the-optics-modi-stands-firmly-by-netanyahu-in-israel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this edition of Access Asia, we explore what the recent visit by India&#039;s prime minister to Israel means for both sides. Narendra Modi&#039;s public embrace of Benjamin Netanyahu may have raised eyebrows at home, but it is part of New Delhi&#039;s broader strategic vision. We ask our analyst whether New Delhi has abandoned the Palestinian cause. Plus, we find out whether the rise in South Korea&#039;s birth rate is here to stay.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ignoring, the, optics:, Modi, stands, firmly, Netanyahu, Israel</media:keywords>
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<title>Venezuela&amp;apos;s interim leader urges Trump to lift sanctions after Maduro ouster</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuelas-interim-leader-urges-trump-to-lift-sanctions-after-maduro-ouster</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuelas-interim-leader-urges-trump-to-lift-sanctions-after-maduro-ouster</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Venezuela’s interim leader on Thursday urged US President Donald Trump to lift punitive sanctions and a US oil blockade, calling the nations “friends,” after Washington’s capture and ouster of Nicolás Maduro. Trump ordered the blockade in December, and US forces seized Maduro and his wife, flying them to New York for trial. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Comedy legend Jim Carrey receives lifetime honour at France’s 2026 Cesar Awards</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/comedy-legend-jim-carrey-receives-lifetime-honour-at-frances-2026-cesar-awards</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/comedy-legend-jim-carrey-receives-lifetime-honour-at-frances-2026-cesar-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ France’s top film awards honoured Canadian-American actor Jim Carrey with a lifetime achievement prize on Thursday, recognising his eclectic career. Carrey, 64, accepted the honorary Cesar in French, joking about his language skills and recalling French ancestry. The actor, long compared to comic great Jerry Lewis, has stepped back from Hollywood. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Brazil floods and landslides kill at least 30 after record rainfall</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/brazil-floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-30-after-record-rainfall</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/brazil-floods-and-landslides-kill-at-least-30-after-record-rainfall</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three firefighters recovered a man’s body from mud and rubble after landslides triggered by torrential rains killed 30 people in southeastern Brazil, authorities said Tuesday, with 39 still missing. Rivers burst their banks in Minas Gerais state, inundating Juiz de Fora and Uba. More than 200 people were rescued. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump vows &amp;apos;turnaround for the ages&amp;apos; in State of the Union address</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-vows-turnaround-for-the-ages-in-state-of-the-union-address</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-vows-turnaround-for-the-ages-in-state-of-the-union-address</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump will use Tuesday’s State of the Union address to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, his push to preserve widespread tariffs that the Supreme Court just struck down and his ability to direct quick-hit military actions around the world, including in Iran and Venezuela. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UK to enforce electronic travel permit for visitors from 85 countries or face travel ban</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/uk-to-enforce-electronic-travel-permit-for-visitors-from-85-countries-or-face-travel-ban</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/uk-to-enforce-electronic-travel-permit-for-visitors-from-85-countries-or-face-travel-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Visitors from 85 countries must obtain an electronic travel permit before arriving in Britain from Wednesday or risk being denied boarding, the interior ministry said. The Electronic Travel Authorisation, introduced in 2023, requires visa-exempt travellers to apply online and pay 16 pounds. Enforcement becomes mandatory from February 25. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bodo/Glimt complete dream run with victory over Inter Milan in Champions League</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/bodoglimt-complete-dream-run-with-victory-over-inter-milan-in-champions-league</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/bodoglimt-complete-dream-run-with-victory-over-inter-milan-in-champions-league</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt reached the Champions League last 16 on Tuesday after a 2-1 win at Inter Milan secured a 5-2 aggregate victory, sealing the biggest result in the club’s history and setting up a tie with either Manchester City or Sporting Portugal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran says deal with US &amp;apos;within reach&amp;apos; ahead of talks in Geneva</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-says-deal-with-us-within-reach-ahead-of-talks-in-geneva</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-says-deal-with-us-within-reach-ahead-of-talks-in-geneva</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday a deal to avert military confrontation with the United States was within reach, ahead of talks set to resume in Geneva. His remarks came as Tehran issued a muted warning to student protesters amid mounting US threats over Iran’s nuclear programme. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Kim Jon&#45;Un&amp;apos;s sister promoted in rare North Korea party congress</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/kim-jon-uns-sister-promoted-in-rare-north-korea-party-congress</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/kim-jon-uns-sister-promoted-in-rare-north-korea-party-congress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has been promoted within the ruling Workers’ Party, state media said, as a rare party congress in Pyongyang offers a closely watched window into the regime’s leadership dynamics and future nuclear policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran&#45;US tensions soars</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-us-tensions-soars</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-us-tensions-soars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US evacuates part of its embassy staff in Lebanon, this as Iran warns of the risk of escalation should Washington strike. A second US aircraft carrier dropping anchor in Crete as both sides prepare for a new round of talks in Geneva on Thursday.François Picard speaks to Captain Tim Hawkins spokesperson for the U-S Military&#039;s Central Command that covers the Middle East and Central Asia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iran-US, tensions, soars</media:keywords>
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<title>Historic nor’easter paralyses US Northeast with record snowfall</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/historic-noreaster-paralyses-us-northeast-with-record-snowfall</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/historic-noreaster-paralyses-us-northeast-with-record-snowfall</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A powerful nor’easter battered the northeastern United States on Monday, dumping record snowfall, grounding thousands of flights and forcing widespread closures from Maryland to Maine as officials warned of dangerous winds, power outages and further storms later in the week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>France to revoke US envoy&amp;apos;s government access after summons no&#45;show</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/france-to-revoke-us-envoys-government-access-after-summons-no-show</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/france-to-revoke-us-envoys-government-access-after-summons-no-show</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ France on Monday moved to block US envoy Charles Kushner from having access to government ministers, after he failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot summoned Kushner after the US embassy in Paris on Sunday reposted comments by the Trump administration in Washington about Quentin Deranque. FRANCE 24&#039;s James Vasina reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Venezuela begins prisoner releases as Rodriguez promises return for exiles</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuela-begins-prisoner-releases-as-rodriguez-promises-return-for-exiles</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuela-begins-prisoner-releases-as-rodriguez-promises-return-for-exiles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Interim president Delcy Rodriguez vowed on Monday to welcome Venezuelans living abroad back home following a new amnesty law, as authorities released dozens of political prisoners and moved to signal a thaw in relations with the West. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>More than 1,500 prisoners set for release under Venezuela&amp;apos;s new amnesty law</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/more-than-1500-prisoners-set-for-release-under-venezuelas-new-amnesty-law</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/more-than-1500-prisoners-set-for-release-under-venezuelas-new-amnesty-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 1,557 people - including opposition members, activists, human rights defenders and journalists who were held in Venezuela for political reasons, are expected to be released from prison after submitting their applications under an amnesty bill that was signed into law this week, authorities said Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;quot;We returned from hell’: Rights group raises alarm over torture in Israeli jails</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/we-returned-from-hell-rights-group-raises-alarm-over-torture-in-israeli-jails</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/we-returned-from-hell-rights-group-raises-alarm-over-torture-in-israeli-jails</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Committee to Protect Journalists published a report alleging the systematic abuse of Palestinian media workers in Israeli detention centers between 2023 and 2026. Through interviews with dozens of former detainees, the organization documented harrowing accounts of torture, starvation, and sexual violence aimed at silencing the press. The findings highlight that the majority of these journalists were held under administrative detention without formal charges or access to legal counsel. Evidence such as medical records and photographs supports claims of extreme weight loss and untreated injuries resulting from physical beatings. The advocacy group is now calling for international accountability and independent investigations into these alleged violations of humanitarian law. Despite these testimonies, the Israeli military maintains that it adheres to international standards and does not intentionally target members of the media. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Turkish&#45;language drama &amp;quot;Yellow Letters&amp;quot; wins Berlin Film Festival&amp;apos;s top prize</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/turkish-language-drama-yellow-letters-wins-berlin-film-festivals-top-prize</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/turkish-language-drama-yellow-letters-wins-berlin-film-festivals-top-prize</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Turkish-German director Ilker Catak&#039;s film &quot;Yellow ⁠Letters&quot; – a ​drama about what happens to a ​marriage under extraordinary political pressure – was awarded the Berlin Film Festival&#039;s Golden Bear ​top ‌prize on Saturday ⁠night. Catak&#039;s film tells the story of a Turkish director and his actor wife, suddenly barred from working because of their political opinions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Killing of nationalist student has repercussions for French Politics</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/killing-of-nationalist-student-has-repercussions-for-french-politics</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/killing-of-nationalist-student-has-repercussions-for-french-politics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A march to honor Quentin Deranque was held in Lyon on Saturday. The far-right student activist was beaten to death on February 12th, following a fight between two groups from opposite political extremes. His killing has shocked the country and put France on edge. President Emmanuel Macron has denounced political violence - saying it has no place in France or the government. We speak to Andrew Smith, a lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, about the rise of political violence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Killing, nationalist, student, has, repercussions, for, French, Politics</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump says he will raise US global tariff rate from 10% to 15%</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-he-will-raise-us-global-tariff-rate-from-10-to-15</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-he-will-raise-us-global-tariff-rate-from-10-to-15</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said he was hiking the import levies from 10 to 15 percent on Saturday, a day after the Supreme Court ruled much of his aggressive tariff policy was illegal. Trump added that over the next few months, his administration would seek further alternative ways to impose &quot;legally permissible&quot; tariffs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, says, will, raise, global, tariff, rate, from, 10, 15</media:keywords>
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<title>Eric Dane, &amp;apos;Grey&amp;apos;s Anatomy&amp;apos; star, dies at 53 after ALS battle</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-star-dies-at-53-after-als-battle</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/eric-dane-greys-anatomy-star-dies-at-53-after-als-battle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eric Dane, an actor known for roles in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria,’ died on Thursday at 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, his representatives said. Dane, who disclosed his diagnosis less than a year ago, spent his final days with family and became an advocate for ALS awareness in recent months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Global leaders to present joint approach to AI at India summit close</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/global-leaders-to-present-joint-approach-to-ai-at-india-summit-close</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/global-leaders-to-present-joint-approach-to-ai-at-india-summit-close</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dozens of world leaders and ministers are set on Friday to present a joint approach to artificial intelligence, concluding a five-day summit in New Delhi where industry figures urged faster oversight. OpenAI chief Sam Altman warned regulation is “urgent” as booming generative AI fuels profits and societal and environmental concerns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Venezuela approves amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuela-approves-amnesty-law-that-could-free-hundreds-of-political-prisoners</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuela-approves-amnesty-law-that-could-free-hundreds-of-political-prisoners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved an amnesty law expected to free hundreds of political prisoners, marking a major shift after years of socialist rule. The measure now heads to interim President Delcy Rodríguez, who proposed it following Nicolás Maduro’s removal in a Jan. 3 US raid. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Argentina&amp;apos;s striking workers clash with police over Milei labor reforms</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/argentinas-striking-workers-clash-with-police-over-milei-labor-reforms</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/argentinas-striking-workers-clash-with-police-over-milei-labor-reforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Shops and supermarkets shut, flights were canceled and garbage piled up across Argentina on Thursday as unions staged a 24-hour general strike against President Javier Milei’s labor reforms. Transport was largely halted, trains stood empty and protesters blocked key roads into Buenos Aires, with some clashes reported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s 9th party congress, highlights economic gains</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/kim-jong-un-opens-north-koreas-9th-party-congress-highlights-economic-gains</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/kim-jong-un-opens-north-koreas-9th-party-congress-highlights-economic-gains</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ North Korea has opened a major ruling party congress in Pyongyang, state media said on Friday, a rare gathering held roughly every five years that analysts say will set national priorities, including nuclear policy. The Workers’ Party congress is the regime’s top political event and often signals policy shifts or leadership changes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>North Korea&amp;apos;s Kim Jon&#45;Un unveils nuclear&#45;capable rocket system</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/north-koreas-kim-jon-un-unveils-nuclear-capable-rocket-system</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/north-koreas-kim-jon-un-unveils-nuclear-capable-rocket-system</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unveiled a large array of nuclear-capable rocket launchers ahead of a rare congress of the ruling Workers’ Party, signalling the next stage of the country’s nuclear weapons programme. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>North, Koreas, Kim, Jon-Un, unveils, nuclear-capable, rocket, system</media:keywords>
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<title>Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela after Maduro’s capture</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/top-us-commander-makes-surprise-visit-to-venezuela-after-maduros-capture</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/top-us-commander-makes-surprise-visit-to-venezuela-after-maduros-capture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The top US military commander for Latin America, General Francis Donovan, and senior Pentagon official Joseph Humire made an unannounced visit to Venezuela on Wednesday for security talks with interim authorities in Caracas, marking the first US military delegation trip to the country since Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces last month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Carnival parade honouring Lula finishes last amid political backlash</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/carnival-parade-honouring-lula-finishes-last-amid-political-backlash</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/carnival-parade-honouring-lula-finishes-last-amid-political-backlash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Rio Carnival parade paying tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been relegated after finishing last in the city’s top samba school competition, as critics denounced elements of the performance that mocked conservatives and traditional family values. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukraine&amp;apos;s officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraines-officials-to-boycott-paralympics-over-russian-flag-decision</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraines-officials-to-boycott-paralympics-over-russian-flag-decision</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ukrainian officials will boycott the Paralympic Winter Games, Kyiv said on Wednesday, after the International Paralympic Committee allowed Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flag. The EU&#039;s sports commissioner Glenn Micallef said he would also skip the opening ceremony. FRANCE 24&#039;s Camille Corcoran reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>How the killing of a French far&#45;right activist sparked an online manhunt</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/how-the-killing-of-a-french-far-right-activist-sparked-an-online-manhunt</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/how-the-killing-of-a-french-far-right-activist-sparked-an-online-manhunt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The killing of 23-year-old French nationalist Quentin Deranque, on the sidelines of a protest in Lyon, has heightened tensions between far-right and far-left groups ahead of next month’s municipal elections. Before any arrests were made, online users claimed to have identified five suspects, leading to the circulation of their personal details. But the internet sleuths got at least one case wrong: a woman identified as Blandine B., who was not even in France on the day of the killing. In this episode of Truth or Fake, Maya-Anaïs Yataghène also examines how a photo of the wrong person ended up being used in tributes to the victim. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Swizerland&amp;apos;s Loïc Meillard dominates alpine skiing at Milan–Cortina Games</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/swizerlands-loic-meillard-dominates-alpine-skiing-at-milancortina-games</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/swizerlands-loic-meillard-dominates-alpine-skiing-at-milancortina-games</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Switzerland’s Loïc Meillard led a commanding display in men’s alpine skiing at the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday, securing a fourth Swiss victory in five events. China’s freestyle skiing star Eileen Gu claimed silver in the big air, and Japan celebrated a historic pairs figure skating triumph. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Macron visits India to deepen defence ties and AI cooperation</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/macron-visits-india-to-deepen-defence-ties-and-ai-cooperation</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/macron-visits-india-to-deepen-defence-ties-and-ai-cooperation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India on Tuesday for a three-day visit focused on artificial intelligence cooperation, defence deals and strengthening strategic ties, with discussions expected on a potential multibillion-dollar Rafale fighter jet agreement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Baby elephant weighing 150 kilos born in French zoo, after delicate delivery</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/baby-elephant-weighing-150-kilos-born-in-french-zoo-after-delicate-delivery</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/baby-elephant-weighing-150-kilos-born-in-french-zoo-after-delicate-delivery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Beauval zoo in central France welcomed the birth of a baby elephant on Sunday, after its mother N&#039;Dala endured a seven-hour delivery. The baby female was born at 4:00 am (0300 GMT), weighing 150 kilos and was described by zoo director Rodolphe Delord as &quot;very very big&quot;. FRANCE 24&#039;s Selina Sykes reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tributes pour in for &amp;apos;Apocalypse Now&amp;apos;, &amp;apos;The Godfather&amp;apos; actor Robert Duvall, dead at 95</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/tributes-pour-in-for-apocalypse-now-the-godfather-actor-robert-duvall-dead-at-95</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/tributes-pour-in-for-apocalypse-now-the-godfather-actor-robert-duvall-dead-at-95</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Robert Duvall, a prolific, Oscar-winning actor who shunned glitz and won praise as one of his generation&#039;s greatest and most versatile artists, has died at age 95. Duvall&#039;s death on Sunday was confirmed by his wife Luciana Duvall in a statement posted Monday on Facebook. FRANCE 24&#039;s Jennie Shin reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;India will have to find some ways to compensate Russia&amp;apos; in defense procurement pivot, expert says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/india-will-have-to-find-some-ways-to-compensate-russia-in-defense-procurement-pivot-expert-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India on Tuesday, with talks focused on artificial intelligence cooperation and a potential multibillion dollar Dassault Rafale fighter jet deal. France is seeking to expand its military partnership with New Delhi, with discussions expected on a potential contract for 114 additional French fighter jets. FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney speaks with Christophe Jaffrelot, Research Director at the CNRS and President of the French Political Science Association. ]]></description>
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<title>French President Macron urges restraint after right&#45;wing youth fatally beaten</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/french-president-macron-urges-restraint-after-right-wing-youth-fatally-beaten</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday urged calm and restraint after a far-right aligned 23-year-old man identified only as Quentin was fatally beaten on the sidelines of a conference by a hard-left lawmaker in the southeastern city of Lyon. The incident has intensified tensions between France&#039;s far-right and hard-left.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Secret documents reveal Russia’s cross&#45;continental disinformation campaign</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/secret-documents-reveal-russias-cross-continental-disinformation-campaign</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A major investigation into an unprecedented data leak by Forbidden Stories exposes Russia&#039;s foreign influence strategy across three continents. The leak shows that journalists and publications were being paid to spread disinformation on behalf of the Kremlin through a network of experts known as The Company. FRANCE 24&#039;s Jean-Emile Jammine speaks with Forbidden Stories journalist Lea Peruchon about the revelations so far.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>French prosecutors announce special team to analyse Epstein files</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/french-prosecutors-announce-special-team-to-analyse-epstein-files</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Paris prosecutor&#039;s office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team to analyse files relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and investigate suspected crimes involving French nationals. As part of that initiative, they will be reopening their files on the late Jean-Luc Brunel, a former French modelling agency executive. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>23&#45;year&#45;old student attacked by antifascist militants, now in coma</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/23-year-old-student-attacked-by-antifascist-militants-now-in-coma</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 23-year-old man is in a coma and fighting for his life after taking part in a protest with the far-right collective Nemesis on Thursday in the French city of Lyon, with other activists present claiming they have identified his attackers as members of an antifascist collective linked to the radical left movement La France Insoumise. Antonia Kerrigan tells us more. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Gaza: Radio station hit the airwaves amid war</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/gaza-radio-station-hit-the-airwaves-amid-war</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ After a hiatus of nearly two years, local radio stations in Gaza are returning to the airwaves, with broadcasters saying they aim to provide Palestinians with vital and emergency information as the humanitarian crisis persists, even as they continue to face major challenges including intermittent Israeli attacks, as well as severe shortages of electricity and broadcasting equipment, as Eliza Herbert reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>African leaders to gather in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/african-leaders-to-gather-in-ethiopia-for-the-39th-summit-of-the-african-union</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Water scarcity, sanitation gaps, climate stress and big promises in Addis Ababa. African leaders will gather in Ethiopia for the 39th summit of the African Union. After 15 years of closure, Kenya is set to reopen parts of its border with Somalia. Also, for families separated for more than a decade. And, with Valentine’s Day approaching, love is going digital in northern Nigeria. In Kano, professional matchmakers are blending tradition with artificial intelligence to help singles find the perfect partner, proving romance can be both high-tech and deeply rooted in custom. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Macron tells Munich conference that Europe must become geopolitical power in its own right</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/macron-tells-munich-conference-that-europe-must-become-geopolitical-power-in-its-own-right</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday told the Munich Security Conference that it is time for Europe to become a geopolitical power that can provide its own security by rearticulating its nuclear deterrent in the face of an aggressive Russia. “Everyone should take their cue from us,” he said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>New conspiracy theories hold that Jeffrey Epstein is alive and well</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/new-conspiracy-theories-hold-that-jeffrey-epstein-is-alive-and-well</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A number of social media users are claiming that late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is actually still alive and well. Their supposed proof? Some have shared images they claim show Epstein walking in Tel Aviv, while others have claimed that he’s been playing Fortnite. Turns out the images were doctored, and the Fortnite account belongs to another user entirely. We take a look. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Munich, Epstein, Confessions of Love Cheat</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/munich-epstein-confessions-of-love-cheat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This Friday in The World This Week, we talk about the unravelling of the Epstein Files, the end of the Old World Order and the Olympic Helmet Dilemma. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Knife&#45;wielding Arc de Triomphe attacker dies after being shot by Paris police</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/knife-wielding-arc-de-triomphe-attacker-dies-after-being-shot-by-paris-police</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A man who on Friday attempted to stab a French officer during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe monument in central Paris has died from his injuries after being shot by police. The suspect was released from prison in December after having served a 12-year sentence for terror-related charges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>US House overturn Trump’s Canada tariffs in rare bipartisan rebuke</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-house-overturn-trumps-canada-tariffs-in-rare-bipartisan-rebuke</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The US House voted 219-211 on Wednesday to challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, with several Republicans joining Democrats in a rare rebuke of his trade policy. The largely symbolic measure seeks to end the national emergency underpinning the tariffs and now heads to the Senate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Kosovo parliament elects Albin Kurti as PM ending year&#45;long political deadlock</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/kosovo-parliament-elects-albin-kurti-as-pm-ending-year-long-political-deadlock</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/kosovo-parliament-elects-albin-kurti-as-pm-ending-year-long-political-deadlock</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kosovo’s parliament elected Albin Kurti as prime minister on Wednesday, securing his third term and ending a year-long political stalemate. Kurti, who had served in a caretaker role, won 66 votes in the 120-seat assembly after his Vetevendosje party topped December’s snap election, prompting applause from supporters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>US vows to drive ‘dramatic increase’ in Venezuelan oil output</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-vows-to-drive-dramatic-increase-in-venezuelan-oil-output</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US Energy Secretary Chris Wright vowed a “dramatic increase” in Venezuelan oil output and deeper ties with Caracas on Wednesday, after meeting interim leader Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, pledging to “make the Americas great again.” Wright is the highest-ranking US official to visit since forces ousted Nicolás Maduro. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>France’s Cizeron, Fournier Beaudry win ice dance gold at 2026 Olympics</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/frances-cizeron-fournier-beaudry-win-ice-dance-gold-at-2026-olympics</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ French figure skaters Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry won Olympic gold in ice dance on Wednesday, capping a remarkable rise after pairing up just one year ago. The duo topped reigning world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States following the free dance final. ]]></description>
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<title>Macron calls Musk ‘over&#45;subsidised,’ pushes Europe to support domestic industry</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/macron-calls-musk-over-subsidised-pushes-europe-to-support-domestic-industry</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday pointed to government backing for Elon Musk’s Starlink as evidence of the need for stronger public investment in European industry, drawing a rebuke from the billionaire after calling him “oversubsidised.” Speaking in Antwerp, Macron urged a “Buy European” strategy financed partly through joint EU borrowing. ]]></description>
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<title>UN waits for clarity on US payments as financial crisis looms</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/un-waits-for-clarity-on-us-payments-as-financial-crisis-looms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United Nations says it is awaiting confirmation from the Trump administration on how much of the nearly $4 billion owed by the United States it plans to pay, and when the funds will be transferred, as the world body warns it could face a cash shortfall by mid-year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Rubio to visit Hungary and Slovakia after Trump backs right&#45;wing leader Orban</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/rubio-to-visit-hungary-and-slovakia-after-trump-backs-right-wing-leader-orban</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/rubio-to-visit-hungary-and-slovakia-after-trump-backs-right-wing-leader-orban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel next week to Hungary and Slovakia after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a right-wing ally who is trailing in polls ahead of April elections, the State Department said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;It&amp;apos;s a chicken or egg question&amp;apos; expert says digital economy can empower nations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/its-a-chicken-or-egg-question-expert-says-digital-economy-can-empower-nations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/its-a-chicken-or-egg-question-expert-says-digital-economy-can-empower-nations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The digital economy now accounts for 17% of global GDP, worth over 20 trillion dollars according to a new report by the International Data Centre Authority. But growth has been uneven across the world with more than one billion people having poor access to electricity. IDCA&#039;s CEO Mehdi Paryavi tells France 24 that poorer nations can develop digital economies that can empower the nation and improve energy access and education.  ]]></description>
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<title>Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai&amp;apos;s jailing sparks outcry</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/hong-kong-mogul-jimmy-lais-jailing-sparks-outcry</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/hong-kong-mogul-jimmy-lais-jailing-sparks-outcry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FRANCE 24&#039;s Mark Owen speaks with Thibault Bruttin, Director General of Reporters Sans Frontières, about the sentencing of Hong Kong democracy advocate and media magnate Jimmy Lai. The 78-year-old was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty in December of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and conspiring with others to publish seditious articles. ]]></description>
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<title>US forces board sanctioned tanker after globe&#45;spanning pursuit</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-forces-board-sanctioned-tanker-after-globe-spanning-pursuit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US military forces have boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday, marking a major escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to enforce an oil quarantine on Venezuela and seize vessels accused of evading sanctions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>In pictures: 2026 Winter Olympics kicks off with multi&#45;site, star&#45;studded ceremony</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/in-pictures-2026-winter-olympics-kicks-off-with-multi-site-star-studded-ceremony</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Milan&#45;Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics kicks off with multi&#45;site, star&#45;studded ceremony</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics-kicks-off-with-multi-site-star-studded-ceremony</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/milan-cortina-2026-winter-olympics-kicks-off-with-multi-site-star-studded-ceremony</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opened Friday with a glittering ceremony at the San Siro stadium featuring US pop diva Mariah Carey, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and Chinese pianist Lang Lang among other performers. It was accompanied by celebrations at Games venues across the Italian Alps in an unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron opening ceremony. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran expects talks with US to continue after ‘positive atmosphere’ in Oman</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-expects-talks-with-us-to-continue-after-positive-atmosphere-in-oman</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-expects-talks-with-us-to-continue-after-positive-atmosphere-in-oman</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US and Iran negotiators held indirect talks in Oman on Friday amid a massive US military buildup in the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said they were conducted in a &quot;positive atmosphere&quot; with the two sides agreeing to continue negotiations. The talks focused on Tehran’s nuclear programme and, for the first time, the US brought its top Mideast military commander to the table.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Epstein files special: Revelations, Redactions &amp;amp; Ramifications</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/epstein-files-special-revelations-redactions-ramifications</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/epstein-files-special-revelations-redactions-ramifications</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a week where global headlines have been dominated, daily, by the fall out from what the Trump administration calls, “The final release”, of files, compelled to act by US law to make public unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein, in order to bring full transparency into Epstein’s dark world of child sex abuse and trafficking. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Exclusive: Iran, massacre under a blackout</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/exclusive-iranmassacre-under-a-blackout</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/exclusive-iranmassacre-under-a-blackout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this exclusive documentary, FRANCE 24 retraces the chronology of events that took place in Iran from December 28, 2025, when merchants in Tehran&#039;s Grand Bazaar went on strike, to January 18, 2026, when the authorities restored internet access. Behind closed doors, from January 8 to 11, Iran&#039;s worst massacre took place since the 1979 establishment of the Islamic Republic. Warning: viewers may find the footage and descriptions in this report upsetting.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Disastrous release of Epstein files exposes nude photos and names of victims</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/disastrous-release-of-epstein-files-exposes-nude-photos-and-names-of-victims</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/disastrous-release-of-epstein-files-exposes-nude-photos-and-names-of-victims</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Wednesday, the US Justice Department faced scrutiny after releasing documents on Jeffrey Epstein that exposed victims’ nude photos, names, and personal information. Despite attempts to redact sensitive details, errors have left victims’ identities and private data visible, prompting calls for stricter oversight. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Armed Islamist extremists kill 162 in western Nigeria villages</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/armed-islamist-extremists-kill-162-in-western-nigeria-villages</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/armed-islamist-extremists-kill-162-in-western-nigeria-villages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 162 people were killed on Tuesday in attacks on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara state, Nigeria, a lawmaker said. The assaults, carried out by IS-linked Lakurawa militants, come amid a worsening security crisis across the country, including Boko Haram violence in the northeast and kidnappings in the northwest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Prevention is power: &amp;apos;We do have the technology and the knowledge, we need to work together&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/prevention-is-power-we-do-have-the-technology-and-the-knowledge-we-need-to-work-together</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/prevention-is-power-we-do-have-the-technology-and-the-knowledge-we-need-to-work-together</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As France 24 marks World Cancer Day, Carys Garland welcomes Dr. Pinar Uysal Onganer to explore the inner workings and complexities of modern cancer research, treatment, screening, and prevention. While AI holds great promise, it is no substitute for a collective, human-centred approach. “We do have the technology, we do have the knowledge but we do need to work together,” she affirms. &#039;Cancer is an extremely complicated disease&#039;, and so Dr. Onganer calls for a united effort where education and awareness take centre stage: “Prevention brings huge power.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Macron&amp;apos;s envoy met with Russian officials for peace talks in Moscow</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/macrons-envoy-met-with-russian-officials-for-peace-talks-in-moscow</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/macrons-envoy-met-with-russian-officials-for-peace-talks-in-moscow</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ French President Emmanuel Macron’s most senior diplomat travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for talks with Russian officials, as European leaders explore ways to re-engage with the Kremlin over the war in Ukraine. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iguanas-fall-from-trees-in-florida-as-icy-weather-bites-southern-us</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iguanas-fall-from-trees-in-florida-as-icy-weather-bites-southern-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern US states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that caused traffic chaos. FRANCE 24&#039;s Monte Francis reports. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UK’s Peter Mandelson resigns from Labour party after Epstein ties resurface</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/uks-peter-mandelson-resigns-from-labour-party-after-epstein-ties-resurface</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/uks-peter-mandelson-resigns-from-labour-party-after-epstein-ties-resurface</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former British ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party on Sunday after newly released US documents revived scrutiny of his links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson said he wanted to avoid causing “further embarrassment” and denied wrongdoing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Syrian Kurdish forces announce curfew in northeast cities ahead of deal with Damascus</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/syrian-kurdish-forces-announce-curfew-in-northeast-cities-ahead-of-deal-with-damascus</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/syrian-kurdish-forces-announce-curfew-in-northeast-cities-ahead-of-deal-with-damascus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Syrian Kurdish security forces announced a curfew in two northeastern cities starting early next week, ahead of implementing a deal with Damascus to integrate Kurdish military and civilian institutions into the state. Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi said the agreement would begin on Monday, with both sides pulling back from frontline positions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Five&#45;year&#45;old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota after ICE detention</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/five-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos-and-father-return-to-minnesota-after-ice-detention</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/five-year-old-liam-conejo-ramos-and-father-return-to-minnesota-after-ice-detention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A five-year-old boy whose detention in the Trump administration&#039;s aggressive immigration raids in Minneapolis shocked the world returned to Minnesota, a lawmaker said Sunday. Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on January 20 and held at an ICE facility in Texas before their release. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran declares European armies &amp;apos;terrorist groups&amp;apos; in retaliation for IRGC designation</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-declares-european-armies-terrorist-groups-in-retaliation-for-irgc-designation</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-declares-european-armies-terrorist-groups-in-retaliation-for-irgc-designation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran on Sunday designated the armies of European countries as &quot;terrorist groups&quot; following the EU decision last week to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the bloc&#039;s list of terrorist organisations. The announcement came as the US and Iran traded warnings and threats of potential US military action and Iranian retaliation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israel to stop MSF work in Gaza: Destroying health system &amp;apos;as a way of making Gaza uninhabitable’</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/israel-to-stop-msf-work-in-gaza-destroying-health-system-as-a-way-of-making-gaza-uninhabitable</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/israel-to-stop-msf-work-in-gaza-destroying-health-system-as-a-way-of-making-gaza-uninhabitable</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Reacting to the news of Israel&#039;s decision to stop MSF operations in Gaza, Dr. Ghassan Abu Sittah, a British-Palestinian surgeon has worked with MSF in Gaza, said it was &quot;absolutely devastating&quot; for Gazans. Termination of MSF operations would further damage Gaza health system, he said. Israel is &quot;destroying the health system inside Gaza as a way of making Gaza uninhabitable,&quot; he noted.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Thousands march in cities across US in &amp;apos;national shutdown&amp;apos; against immigration crackdown</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/thousands-march-in-cities-across-us-in-national-shutdown-against-immigration-crackdown</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/thousands-march-in-cities-across-us-in-national-shutdown-against-immigration-crackdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis and other US cities on Friday in a show of anger over the immigration crackdown carried out by the Trump administration. The turnout came in response to a call for a day of action, dubbed a &quot;national shutdown&quot;, following the killings of Alex Pretti and Renée Good by federal agents in Minneapolis.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Islamic State group claims responsibilty for a deadly attack on Niger&amp;apos;s airport in the capital</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/islamic-state-group-claims-responsibilty-for-a-deadly-attack-on-nigers-airport-in-the-capital</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/islamic-state-group-claims-responsibilty-for-a-deadly-attack-on-nigers-airport-in-the-capital</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition: the Islamic State group claims responsibilty for a deadly attack on Niger&#039;s airport in the capital. The ruling military  accuses Benin, France and Ivory Coast of sponsoring the assailants. Also, to Ethiopia, where there are fears of renewed conflict in the Tigray region. Clashes this week raise questions about the future of a fragile peace deal. And for the second year in a row, the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance is up for grab with many nigerian artists in the race.  In Lagos, a new project has brought together French artists from different musical genre, and Nigerian Afrobeats talents. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Minneapolis Now’, Iran &amp;amp; the ‘Armada’, A Gaza milestone</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/minneapolis-now-iran-the-armada-a-gaza-milestone</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/minneapolis-now-iran-the-armada-a-gaza-milestone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This Friday in The World this Week, we talk about: The implications of a fatal week in Minneapolis, Iran &amp; the ‘Armada’ ultimatum, What’s Trump’s goal for Gaza ? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Catherine O&amp;apos;Hara, &amp;apos;Schitt&amp;apos;s Creek&amp;apos; and &amp;apos;Home Alone&amp;apos; star, dies at 71</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/catherine-ohara-schitts-creek-and-home-alone-star-dies-at-71</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/catherine-ohara-schitts-creek-and-home-alone-star-dies-at-71</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catherine O&#039;Hara, the Emmy-winning Canadian and American actress who starred as Kevin&#039;s beleaguered mother in “Home Alone”, has died at the age of 71, her agents announced on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US judge bars prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-judge-bars-prosecutors-from-seeking-death-penalty-against-luigi-mangione</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-judge-bars-prosecutors-from-seeking-death-penalty-against-luigi-mangione</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a US judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against the suspect, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to see him executed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump backs down on immigration enforcement push after Minneapolis shootings</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-backs-down-on-immigration-enforcement-push-after-minneapolis-shootings</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-backs-down-on-immigration-enforcement-push-after-minneapolis-shootings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump sent border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis on Tuesday to ease tensions after two US citizens were shot dead by federal agents, signalling a shift in the administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. Homan met with the city’s mayor and the Minnesota governor amid growing political pressure and public outrage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Geopolitical momentum&amp;apos;: Is EU&#45;India deal a challenge to great powers wielding &amp;apos;imperialist policy&amp;apos;?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/geopolitical-momentum-is-eu-india-deal-a-challenge-to-great-powers-wielding-imperialist-policy</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/geopolitical-momentum-is-eu-india-deal-a-challenge-to-great-powers-wielding-imperialist-policy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Tobias Scholz, Asia Associate in the Research Cluster of Cybersecurity and Digital Policy at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs.After nearly two decades of on-again, off-again negotiations, the EU-India trade agreement has been signed and is awaiting ratification in a shifting geopolitical landscape. As Dr. Tobias Schultt explains, Russia’s war on Ukraine, the rise of economic protectionism, and a recalibration of global partnerships have pushed both the EU and India to re-evaluate each other’s strategic and economic relevance. Unlike the contested Mercosur deal, the EU-India pact is gaining support, largely due to its exclusion of sensitive agricultural sectors and India&#039;s growing economic and political stature. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>TikTok settles landmark social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/tiktok-settles-landmark-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-ahead-of-trial</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/tiktok-settles-landmark-social-media-addiction-lawsuit-ahead-of-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TikTok has agreed to settle a major lawsuit claiming its platform deliberately addicted and harmed children, just days before the trial was set to begin. The case, which also involves Meta’s Instagram, Google’s YouTube and Snap, could influence hundreds of similar lawsuits targeting social media companies over youth mental health and safety. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Netanyahu vows to disarm Hamas, demilitarise Gaza after last hostage returned</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/netanyahu-vows-to-disarm-hamas-demilitarise-gaza-after-last-hostage-returned</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/netanyahu-vows-to-disarm-hamas-demilitarise-gaza-after-last-hostage-returned</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel would now focus on disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza following the return of the last hostage from the territory, warning that no reconstruction would be allowed until those goals were achieved and reiterating his opposition to Palestinian statehood in Gaza. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UNESCO warns of alarming rise in antisemitism and Holocaust denial in classrooms across the EU</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/unesco-warns-of-alarming-rise-in-antisemitism-and-holocaust-denial-in-classrooms-across-the-eu</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/unesco-warns-of-alarming-rise-in-antisemitism-and-holocaust-denial-in-classrooms-across-the-eu</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Heather Mann, Project Officer at UNESCO’s Section for Global Citizenship and Peace Education. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Ms. Mann shares her findings of an extensive UNESCO report, a year in the making, on antisemitism in European schools. Based on surveys with roughly 2,000 teachers across the EU, UNESCO is calling is for structured teacher training and targeted educational resources to confront both historical understanding and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Iran warns &amp;apos;finger on trigger&amp;apos; as Donald Trump says talks still possible</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-warns-finger-on-trigger-as-donald-trump-says-talks-still-possible</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/iran-warns-finger-on-trigger-as-donald-trump-says-talks-still-possible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned Washington on Thursday the force had its “finger on the trigger” after mass protests, even as US President Donald Trump said Tehran appeared open to talks. Trump has kept the option of further military action after last month’s US-backed Israeli strikes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump eases Greenland tensions as Europe braces for what&amp;apos;s next</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-eases-greenland-tensions-as-europe-braces-for-whats-next</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-eases-greenland-tensions-as-europe-braces-for-whats-next</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ European leaders met for emergency talks on Thursday, expressing relief after Donald Trump backed away from threats over Greenland, but bracing for further shocks. A crisis eased after a framework deal with NATO chief Mark Rutte, diplomats said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, eases, Greenland, tensions, Europe, braces, for, whats, next</media:keywords>
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<title>Villa, Lyon reach Europa League last 16 as Forest stumble in Braga loss</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/villa-lyon-reach-europa-league-last-16-as-forest-stumble-in-braga-loss</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/villa-lyon-reach-europa-league-last-16-as-forest-stumble-in-braga-loss</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aston Villa booked a Europa League last-16 spot on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Nottingham Forestslipped to a costly defeat at Braga. Celtic drew 2-2 with Bologna, leaving qualification in doubt, as Rangers exited despite a first win. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain train crash death toll rises to 45 after two more bodies found</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/spain-train-crash-death-toll-rises-to-45-after-two-more-bodies-found</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/spain-train-crash-death-toll-rises-to-45-after-two-more-bodies-found</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish investigators on Thursday recovered two more bodies from the wreckage of a high-speed train collision last weekend, raising the death toll to 45. The back-to-back rail accidents have fuelled safety concerns in Spain, which observed three days of mourning after the crash in Andalusia, its deadliest rail disaster in over a decade. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>For Europe&amp;apos;s far right &amp;apos;there&amp;apos;s no way to win voters while they&amp;apos;re trying to appease Trump&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/for-europes-far-right-theres-no-way-to-win-voters-while-theyre-trying-to-appease-trump</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/for-europes-far-right-theres-no-way-to-win-voters-while-theyre-trying-to-appease-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor of Public Policy at the School for Government at King’s College London, says that Donald Trump is deeply unpopular among the general population across Europe and that for far right parties in Europe &#039;there&#039;s no way to win voters while they&#039;re trying to appease Trump&#039;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Thousands of US workers, students rally against Trump immigration policies</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/thousands-of-us-workers-students-rally-against-trump-immigration-policies</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/thousands-of-us-workers-students-rally-against-trump-immigration-policies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of US workers and students marched through cities and campuses Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies on the first anniversary of his second term, with demonstrations fueled by outrage over the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Venezuela to use US&#45;brokered oil sale to boost battered currency</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuela-to-use-us-brokered-oil-sale-to-boost-battered-currency</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/venezuela-to-use-us-brokered-oil-sale-to-boost-battered-currency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed US-educated banker Calixto Ortega to head the country’s main investment agency, in a move seen as an overture to US investors after Nicolas Maduro’s ouster.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US military seizes seventh Venezuela&#45;linked tanker amid Trump oil crackdown</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-military-seizes-seventh-venezuela-linked-tanker-amid-trump-oil-crackdown</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-military-seizes-seventh-venezuela-linked-tanker-amid-trump-oil-crackdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US military forces boarded and seized a seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela, the US Southern Command said on Tuesday, as the administration of Donald Trump steps up efforts to curb Caracas’s oil exports. The MV Sagitta was apprehended without incident, the command said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Champions League: Man City humiliated as holders PSG stumble and Arsenal stay perfect</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/champions-league-man-city-humiliated-as-holders-psg-stumble-and-arsenal-stay-perfect</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/champions-league-man-city-humiliated-as-holders-psg-stumble-and-arsenal-stay-perfect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester City suffered one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history on Tuesday, losing 3-1 at Norway’s Bodo/Glimt, while holders Paris Saint-Germain were beaten late by Sporting Lisbon. Gabriel Jesus struck as Arsenal stayed perfect in the league phase. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump has a &amp;apos;unique, sometimes strange affinity&amp;apos; with Vladimir Putin</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-has-a-unique-sometimes-strange-affinity-with-vladimir-putin</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-has-a-unique-sometimes-strange-affinity-with-vladimir-putin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, says that the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is based on a &#039;unique, sometimes strange affinity that president Trump appears to have for strongmen, president Putin in particular&#039;, adding that Trump has &#039;found it very difficult to translate it into hard policy that actually advances American interests&#039;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;The goal is to destroy the Syrian Democratic Forces&amp;apos;: Clashes break out between army and Kurds</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/the-goal-is-to-destroy-the-syrian-democratic-forces-clashes-break-out-between-army-and-kurds</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/the-goal-is-to-destroy-the-syrian-democratic-forces-clashes-break-out-between-army-and-kurds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Joshua Landis, the director of the University of Oklahoma&#039;s Centre for Middle East Studies, talks about how the Syrian military&#039;s advance across the country&#039;s north aims to end years of autonomy won by the country&#039;s Kurdish community – and why the US appears to be abandoning its former allies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;A lot of contradictory information&amp;apos;: Syrian and Kurdish forces clash along the Euphrates River</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/a-lot-of-contradictory-information-syrian-and-kurdish-forces-clash-along-the-euphrates-river</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/a-lot-of-contradictory-information-syrian-and-kurdish-forces-clash-along-the-euphrates-river</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Syrian army and Kurdish-led forces trade accusations of breaking a troop withdrawal agreement in the country&#039;s north, FRANCE 24 Damascus correspondent Dana Alboz breaks down how the Syrian military&#039;s advance has put part of the region&#039;s civilian population to flight. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran&amp;apos;s Khamenei calls for crackdown on &amp;apos;seditionists&amp;apos; after brutally repressing protests</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/irans-khamenei-calls-for-crackdown-on-seditionists-after-brutally-repressing-protests</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/irans-khamenei-calls-for-crackdown-on-seditionists-after-brutally-repressing-protests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran&#039;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for &quot;domestic criminals&quot; to face swift punishment, accusing &quot;seditionists&quot; of being responsible for the death of thousands of people during the recent protest wave. Rights groups have put the death toll of the government&#039;s crackdown in the thousands. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>AFCON 2025: Nigeria claim third place as Senegal file complaint</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-claim-third-place-as-senegal-file-complaint</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-claim-third-place-as-senegal-file-complaint</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Super Eagles have finished in third place for the ninth time beating Egypt on penalties after neither side managed to break the deadlock. Meanwhile, as they gear up for the final, Senegal filed a complaint following the reception of their squad in Rabat. Will it be one for Morocco to loose, as they attempt to lift the trophy for the first time in 50 years? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EU and Mercosur bloc sign landmark free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-and-mercosur-bloc-sign-landmark-free-trade-deal-after-25-years-of-negotiations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-and-mercosur-bloc-sign-landmark-free-trade-deal-after-25-years-of-negotiations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries signed on Saturday signed a free trade deal that follows a quarter-century of careful negotiations. France still remains opposed to the trade agreement, with the country&#039;s powerful agricultural lobby warning it could damage local farmers&#039; livelihoods. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump threatens Insurrection Act as protests spread in Minnesota</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-threatens-insurrection-act-as-protests-spread-in-minnesota</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-threatens-insurrection-act-as-protests-spread-in-minnesota</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump threatened to activate the Insurrection Act to send military forces to Minnesota as protests escalated after federal agents shot and wounded a man and, days earlier, fatally shot a woman during immigration enforcement actions. Demonstrators condemned the use of force and broad federal immigration raids. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says Gaza ‘board of peace’ formed, members to be named &amp;apos;shortly&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-gaza-board-of-peace-formed-members-to-be-named-shortly</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-says-gaza-board-of-peace-formed-members-to-be-named-shortly</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he had formed a Gaza “board of peace,” a phase two element of a US-backed plan to end the war in the Palestinian territory. Trump said members would be announced shortly and the body would oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee managing post-war Gaza. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, says, Gaza, ‘board, peace’, formed, members, named, shortly</media:keywords>
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<title>US court ruling puts pro&#45;Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil back at risk of detention</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-court-ruling-puts-pro-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-back-at-risk-of-detention</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-court-ruling-puts-pro-palestinian-activist-mahmoud-khalil-back-at-risk-of-detention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist, suffered a legal setback on Thursday that could lead to his rearrest. Khalil, previously detained for three months over campus protests against Israel’s war in Gaza, has been targeted by the Trump administration, which accuses him of disseminating Hamas propaganda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Negotiating down barrel of a gun&amp;apos;: Greenland seeks US cooperation on trade, investment, mining</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/negotiating-down-barrel-of-a-gun-greenland-seeks-us-cooperation-on-trade-investment-mining</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/negotiating-down-barrel-of-a-gun-greenland-seeks-us-cooperation-on-trade-investment-mining</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The recent White House meeting between officials from Greenland, Denmark and the US highlights the island’s delicate balancing act. Historical ties, modern aspirations, and the projection of global power are playing out in the Arctic, where climate, commerce, and sovereignty are tightly interwoven. Greenland stands firm in the face of an encroaching superpower. It is “not for sale, but open for business,” says Ulrik Pram Gad, Senior Researcher at Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS) ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>What will Europe actually do to defend Greenland?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/what-will-europe-actually-do-to-defend-greenland</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/what-will-europe-actually-do-to-defend-greenland</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ European countries - including France - have begun deploying troops to Greenland, in what Germany describes as a mission aimed at countering &#039;Russian and Chinese threats&#039;. The White House says the show of unity for the Arctic island will have &#039;no impact&#039; on Trump&#039;s ambitions for it. It comes a day after high-level talks in Washington highlighted &#039;fundamental disagreements&#039; over the future of the Danish territory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, will, Europe, actually, defend, Greenland</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-meet-with-venezuelan-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-meet-with-venezuelan-opposition-leader-maria-corina-machado</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Washington said on Monday that Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado will meet President Donald Trump this week, a move that comes as pressure mounts on the interim leadership in Caracas to accelerate the release of political prisoners. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, meet, with, Venezuelan, opposition, leader, Maria, Corina, Machado</media:keywords>
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<title>Ikone stuns Paris Saint&#45;Germain as Paris FC reach French Cup last 16</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ikone-stuns-paris-saint-germain-as-paris-fc-reach-french-cup-last-16</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ikone-stuns-paris-saint-germain-as-paris-fc-reach-french-cup-last-16</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former Paris Saint-Germain academy product Jonathan Ikone struck a late winner against his old club as Paris FC shocked the holders 1-0 on Monday to book their place in the last 16 of the French Cup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Mattel adds an autistic Barbie to doll line devoted to showcasing diversity and inclusion</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/mattel-adds-an-autistic-barbie-to-doll-line-devoted-to-showcasing-diversity-and-inclusion</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/mattel-adds-an-autistic-barbie-to-doll-line-devoted-to-showcasing-diversity-and-inclusion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, and other models the toymaker added to make its fashion dolls more inclusive. FRANCE 24&#039;s Monte Francis reports ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Powell probe: &amp;apos;I don&amp;apos;t think this is helping ordinary Americans at all&amp;apos;, economist says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/powell-probe-i-dont-think-this-is-helping-ordinary-americans-at-all-economist-says</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/powell-probe-i-dont-think-this-is-helping-ordinary-americans-at-all-economist-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Atakan Bakiskan, Economist at Berenberg Private Bank, says that the US Federal Reserve would lose its political independence should Chairman Jerome Powell resign and should the Supreme Court allow the firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, leaving the central bank with a majority of Trump appointees on its board. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Minnesota sues Trump administration over immigration crackdown and ICE shooting</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/minnesota-sues-trump-administration-over-immigration-crackdown-and-ice-shooting</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/minnesota-sues-trump-administration-over-immigration-crackdown-and-ice-shooting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Minnesota and its two largest cities have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to halt or curtail a sweeping immigration enforcement surge that followed the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal officer and sparked protests nationwide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Egypt secure semi&#45;final spot after epic win over Ivory Coast</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/egypt-secure-semi-final-spot-after-epic-win-over-ivory-coast</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/egypt-secure-semi-final-spot-after-epic-win-over-ivory-coast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pharaohs put on a fantastic display as Omar Marmoush opened the score in the fourth minute to kickstart one of the most enthralling games of the tournament so far - eliminating defending champions Ivory Coast 3-2 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Egypt, secure, semi-final, spot, after, epic, win, over, Ivory, Coast</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;Nigeria is the Rolls&#45;Royce of football&amp;apos;: Super Eagles to set up AFCON semi&#45;final clash with Morocco</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-is-the-rolls-royce-of-football-super-eagles-to-set-up-afcon-semi-final-clash-with-morocco</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-is-the-rolls-royce-of-football-super-eagles-to-set-up-afcon-semi-final-clash-with-morocco</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &#039;Nigeria is the Rolls-Royce of football&#039;: after having overturned Algeria, Super Eagles are setting up AFCON semi-final clash with Morocco ⤵️ ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Dominant Nigeria and Egypt both reach semi&#45;finals</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/dominant-nigeria-and-egypt-both-reach-semi-finals</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/dominant-nigeria-and-egypt-both-reach-semi-finals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs have booked the last spots left to get a chance at lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy in Morocco. Nigeria&#039;s flawless performance saw them crush Algeria who couldn&#039;t find a way into the game and were forced to sit back and soften the blows. Egypt meanwhile were able to edge past Ivory Coast 3-2 as the Elephants attempted a comeback in one of the most exciting games of the tournament so far. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Senegal vs Egypt: the Pharaohs&amp;apos; revenge?</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/senegal-vs-egypt-the-pharaohs-revenge</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/senegal-vs-egypt-the-pharaohs-revenge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Egypt will face Senegal in the semi-final in a rematch of the 2021 final that saw the Lions of Teranga lift their first-ever trophy at the Africa Cup of Nations. Are Senegal ready for the challenge after their 1-0 win against Mali? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Senegal, Egypt:, the, Pharaohs, revenge</media:keywords>
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<title>Nigeria outclass Algeria 2&#45;0</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-outclass-algeria-2-0</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-outclass-algeria-2-0</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Victor Osimhen and his teammates put on another powerful performance as they secured a strong lead on the return from half-time. Algeria appeared helpless as the Super Eagles&#039; uptempo play makes for a promising semifinal to come against Morocco. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nigeria, outclass, Algeria, 2-0</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump administration withdraws from dozens of international organisations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-administration-withdraws-from-dozens-of-international-organisations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-administration-withdraws-from-dozens-of-international-organisations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Trump administration is pulling the United States out of dozens of international organisations, including key UN agencies and the treaty underpinning global climate talks, marking a deepening retreat from multilateral cooperation and drawing sharp criticism from diplomats and climate experts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, administration, withdraws, from, dozens, international, organisations</media:keywords>
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<title>ICE officer kills driver in Minneapolis as immigration crackdown sparks outrage</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ice-officer-kills-driver-in-minneapolis-as-immigration-crackdown-sparks-outrage</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ice-officer-kills-driver-in-minneapolis-as-immigration-crackdown-sparks-outrage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a woman during a traffic stop in Minneapolis, triggering protests and a furious backlash from city and state leaders who condemned the federal immigration crackdown as reckless and destabilising. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICE, officer, kills, driver, Minneapolis, immigration, crackdown, sparks, outrage</media:keywords>
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<title>Warner Bros. rejects Paramount&amp;apos;s revised offer</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/warner-bros-rejects-paramounts-revised-offer</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/warner-bros-rejects-paramounts-revised-offer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Warner Brothers Discovery has rejected the latest takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying it&#039;s still inferior to a rival offer from Netflix. Despite a $40 billion guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison, WBD&#039;s board says the plan is a risky leveraged buyout, financed by debt. But first, the United States says it&#039;s &quot;selectively&quot; removing sanctions to bring Venezuelan oil back into international markets, starting with the sale of up to 50 million barrels to the US.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Warner, Bros., rejects, Paramounts, revised, offer</media:keywords>
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<title>Burkina Faso&amp;apos; junta claims to have foiled &amp;apos;yet another attempt at destabilisation&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/burkina-faso-junta-claims-to-have-foiled-yet-another-attempt-at-destabilisation</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/burkina-faso-junta-claims-to-have-foiled-yet-another-attempt-at-destabilisation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, Burkina Faso points the finger at Ivory Coast claiming funds from its neighbour were channelled into an allegedly foiled plan to assassinate Burkina&#039;s junta leader Ibrahim Traoré. Also, the United States has added Nigeria and over twenty other African countries to its visa bond list. And films made in Muslim-majority northern Nigeria are growing in popularity well beyond the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Netflix movie scene falsely shared as real Venezuela torture footage</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/netflix-movie-scene-falsely-shared-as-real-venezuela-torture-footage</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/netflix-movie-scene-falsely-shared-as-real-venezuela-torture-footage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A viral social media clip with over 17 million views claims to show torture at the hands of Nicolas Maduro’s regime, thus justifying US intervention there. The only problem is…it’s actually a scene from a Netflix film, though it&#039;s true that the movie was inspired by real events in the country -- and there are indeed credible reports of repression in Venezuela. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US scraps universal child vaccine guidance, drawing expert concern</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-scraps-universal-child-vaccine-guidance-drawing-expert-concern</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-scraps-universal-child-vaccine-guidance-drawing-expert-concern</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Monday, the US government rolled back decades of childhood vaccination guidance, a move that comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration’s Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reshape immunisation policy. Public health experts warn the change could leave children vulnerable to preventable diseases and hospitalisations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>scraps, universal, child, vaccine, guidance, drawing, expert, concern</media:keywords>
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<title>Central African Republic President Touadera re&#45;elected with over 76% of vote</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/centralafricanrepublicpresidenttouaderare-electedwithover76ofvote</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/centralafricanrepublicpresidenttouaderare-electedwithover76ofvote</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera has secured a third term after the December 28 election, consolidating his rule in a country long plagued by instability. The vote was marked by low turnout and opposition claims of fraud, while analysts warn that security gains remain fragile despite peace deals with rebel groups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Central African Republic President Touadera re-elected with over 76 of vote</media:keywords>
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<title>AFCON 2025: Nigeria hammer Mozambique as Egypt struggle against Benin</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-hammer-mozambique-as-egypt-struggle-against-benin</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-2025-nigeria-hammer-mozambique-as-egypt-struggle-against-benin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Super Eagles fly into the quarter finals after a show of strength against Mozambique, who failed to get a shot on goal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Maduro says &amp;apos;I was captured&amp;apos; as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/maduro-says-i-was-captured-as-he-pleads-not-guilty-to-drug-trafficking-charges</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/maduro-says-i-was-captured-as-he-pleads-not-guilty-to-drug-trafficking-charges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself &quot;the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power in Venezuela. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Coalition of the willing&amp;apos; to gather in Paris to revive Ukraine peace talks</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/coalition-of-the-willing-to-gather-in-paris-to-revive-ukraine-peace-talks</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/coalition-of-the-willing-to-gather-in-paris-to-revive-ukraine-peace-talks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ European and US leaders will meet in Paris on Tuesday in a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine, with discussions focused on security guarantees and a near-finalised peace plan even as Russian strikes overnight killed civilians on Monday and underscored the urgency of diplomacy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Kenya: Multi&#45;storey building collapses in Nairobi, with 4 people believed to be trapped</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/kenya-multi-storey-building-collapses-in-nairobi-with-4-people-believed-to-be-trapped</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/kenya-multi-storey-building-collapses-in-nairobi-with-4-people-believed-to-be-trapped</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A multi-storey building under construction has collapsed in Nairobi, with at least four people feared to be trapped beneath the rubble. While the cause is yet to be confirmed, building collapses are common in Nairobi, where poor construction standards and weak regulation have long been blamed. A report by the National Construction Authority found that 58% of buildings in Nairobi are unfit for habitation.  Rescue teams are on site as families plead for efforts to reach survivors to be sped up. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukraine&amp;apos;s Zelensky names spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as new top aide</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraines-zelensky-names-spy-chief-kyrylo-budanov-as-new-top-aide</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraines-zelensky-names-spy-chief-kyrylo-budanov-as-new-top-aide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday appointed military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of his office, following the resignation of top aide Andriy Yermak over a corruption scandal. Budanov, credited with daring operations against Russia, will focus on security, defence and diplomatic efforts amid the ongoing war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Russia makes largest territorial gains in Ukraine since 2022 invasion</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/russia-makes-largest-territorial-gains-in-ukraine-since-2022-invasion</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/russia-makes-largest-territorial-gains-in-ukraine-since-2022-invasion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russia captured more than 5,600 sq km of Ukrainian territory in 2025, its largest advance since 2022, as Kyiv prepares to host allied security talks. As pressure on the battlefield continues to build, President Volodymyr Zelensky named Kyrylo Budanov his new top aide, proposed Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister and ordered the evacuation of thousands from frontline settlements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-threatens-iran-over-protest-crackdown-as-deadly-unrest-flares</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-threatens-iran-over-protest-crackdown-as-deadly-unrest-flares</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged dueling threats Friday as widening protests swept across parts of the Islamic Republic, further escalating tensions between the countries after America bombed Iranian nuclear sites in June. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Secret operation unveiled: Ukraine fakes death of anti&#45;Kremlin Russian fighter</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/secret-operation-unveiled-ukraine-fakes-death-of-anti-kremlin-russian-fighter</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/secret-operation-unveiled-ukraine-fakes-death-of-anti-kremlin-russian-fighter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ukraine staged the death of an anti-Kremlin Russian fighter, Denis Kapustin, to prevent his killing ordered by Moscow&#039;s special forces, Ukrainian military intelligence announced Thursday.
 
His assassination, GUR said in a statement, &quot;was ordered by the special services of the aggressor state Russia, which allocated half a million dollars to carry out the crime.&quot; ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty amid Chinese military drills</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/taiwan-vows-to-defend-sovereignty-amid-chinese-military-drills</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/taiwan-vows-to-defend-sovereignty-amid-chinese-military-drills</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a live New Year’s address, Taiwan&#039;s President Lai Ching-te highlighted the need for increased defence spending and warned of a critical year ahead following a major Chinese military exercise that saw rockets fired towards Taiwanese territory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US military says three killed in strikes on alleged drug boats</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-military-says-three-killed-in-strikes-on-alleged-drug-boats</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-military-says-three-killed-in-strikes-on-alleged-drug-boats</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US military said on Wednesday that it had carried out strikes on three alleged drug-smuggling boats in international waters, killing three people. The latest operation is part of a wider campaign that has drawn criticism from legal experts and rights groups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Algeria complete perfect group stage</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/algeria-complete-perfect-group-stage</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/algeria-complete-perfect-group-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Fennecs are just one of two sides to have won all of their games so far at AFCON. Just as Nigeria did yesterday, they&#039;ve finished top of their group by putting on a show of strength in their 3-1 victory over Equatorial Guinea, with three goals scored in the first half. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ivory Coast challenged in 3&#45;2 win against Gabon</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ivory-coast-challenged-in-3-2-win-against-gabon</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ivory-coast-challenged-in-3-2-win-against-gabon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The defending champions were surprised by the Panthers who pounced early on to take a 2-0 lead in the first 21 minutes. Krasso, Guessand and Touré helped the Elephants climb back and secure the top spot of their group, finishing ahead of Cameroon and setting up a Round of 16 game against Burkina Faso. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Winner predictions after AFCON group stage</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/winner-predictions-after-afcon-group-stage</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/winner-predictions-after-afcon-group-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The group stage of this year&#039;s Africa Cup of Nations has made for some exciting games. Halfway through the competition, what are France 24&#039;s consultants&#039; predictions for the knockout round? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 03:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump to press Netanyahu on stalled Gaza ceasefire, Iran and Lebanon</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-press-netanyahu-on-stalled-gaza-ceasefire-iran-and-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-to-press-netanyahu-on-stalled-gaza-ceasefire-iran-and-lebanon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress on the faltering Gaza ceasefire when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, with talks also set to cover Israel’s security concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, press, Netanyahu, stalled, Gaza, ceasefire, Iran, and, Lebanon</media:keywords>
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<title>Sudan&amp;apos;s resilience at AFCON rewarded with first win</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/sudans-resilience-at-afcon-rewarded-with-first-win</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/sudans-resilience-at-afcon-rewarded-with-first-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sudan get first AFCON win since 2012 despite having to prepare during conflict at home ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sudans, resilience, AFCON, rewarded, with, first, win</media:keywords>
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<title>Kosovo&amp;apos;s Prime Minister Kurti set for second term after decisive election win</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/kosovos-prime-minister-kurti-set-for-second-term-after-decisive-election-win</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/kosovos-prime-minister-kurti-set-for-second-term-after-decisive-election-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti looked poised to secure another term on Sunday after his Self-Determination party won a snap parliamentary election by a wide margin, preliminary results showed, ending months of political deadlock in the Balkan country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kosovos, Prime, Minister, Kurti, set, for, second, term, after, decisive, election, win</media:keywords>
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<title>Algeria secure knock&#45;out spot with 1&#45;0 win over Burkina Faso</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/algeria-secure-knock-out-spot-with-1-0-win-over-burkina-faso</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/algeria-secure-knock-out-spot-with-1-0-win-over-burkina-faso</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Algeria secure knock-out spot with 1-0 win over Burkina Faso ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump, Zelensky say Ukraine peace deal edging closer but key issues unresolved</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-zelensky-say-ukraine-peace-deal-edging-closer-but-key-issues-unresolved</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-zelensky-say-ukraine-peace-deal-edging-closer-but-key-issues-unresolved</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were moving “very close” to an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, though both leaders acknowledged that major sticking points, including territory and security guarantees, remain unresolved. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>French police arrest suspect after three women stabbed on Paris metro</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/french-police-arrest-suspect-after-three-women-stabbed-on-paris-metro</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/french-police-arrest-suspect-after-three-women-stabbed-on-paris-metro</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ French police on Friday arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of stabbing three women at different stations on a central Paris metro line during the busy end-of-year period. The attacks, which left the victims injured but not in critical condition, triggered a rapid manhunt and heightened security on public transport. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nigeria signals more strikes likely in &amp;quot;join&amp;quot; US operations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-signals-more-strikes-likely-in-join-us-operations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-signals-more-strikes-likely-in-join-us-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nigeria has indicated that further strikes against jihadist groups may follow a joint operation with the United States that targeted Islamic State militants in the country’s northwest on Thursday. The foreign minister said Nigeria provided the intelligence for the attack and described cooperation with Washington as ongoing. The U.S. military reported multiple deaths in the Christmas Day bombing, as President Donald Trump reiterated claims that militant groups in Nigeria are targeting “innocent Christians.” For analysis, we hear from Oluwole Ojewale, Coordinator for West and Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nigeria, signals, more, strikes, likely, join, operations</media:keywords>
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<title>Mali to face host team at 2025 Africa Cup of Nations today</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/mali-to-face-host-team-at-2025-africa-cup-of-nations-today</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/mali-to-face-host-team-at-2025-africa-cup-of-nations-today</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After starting their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros, hosts Morocco could become the first team to reach the round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It will be their first major test of the tournament, with the hosts balancing ambition and caution despite being among the favourites. Earlier, Zimbabwe fought back to earn a 1–1 draw with Angola in Marrakesh. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Salah’s penalty sends Egypt into AFCON knockout stage</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/salahs-penalty-sends-egypt-into-afcon-knockout-stage</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/salahs-penalty-sends-egypt-into-afcon-knockout-stage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mohamed Salah converted a penalty to give Egypt a 1-0 win over South Africa in Agadir on Friday, securing their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage. Despite being reduced to 10 men after a red card, the Pharaohs held on as South Africa were denied a late penalty of their own. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Salah’s, penalty, sends, Egypt, into, AFCON, knockout, stage</media:keywords>
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<title>Denmark: An open economy, but a closed immigration system (part 2)</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/denmark-an-open-economy-but-a-closed-immigration-system-part-2</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/denmark-an-open-economy-but-a-closed-immigration-system-part-2</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FRANCE 24 heads north to the kingdom of Denmark. The Scandinavian country has been in the spotlight this year, holding the rotating presidency of the European Council from July to December and pushing forward its priorities such as migration and the energy transition – topics that we dive into in this show. In this second part of the programme, our focus is on Denmark&#039;s economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Denmark:, open, economy, but, closed, immigration, system, part</media:keywords>
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<title>US bars five Europeans over alleged pressure on tech firms to censor speech</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-bars-five-europeans-over-alleged-pressure-on-tech-firms-to-censor-speech</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-bars-five-europeans-over-alleged-pressure-on-tech-firms-to-censor-speech</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US State Department said Tuesday that it has barred five Europeans accused of leading efforts to pressure US technology companies into censoring or suppressing American viewpoints, in a move that sharpens tensions with European regulators over online speech. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/supreme-court-blocks-trumps-national-guard-deployment-in-chicago</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/supreme-court-blocks-trumps-national-guard-deployment-in-chicago</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The US Supreme Court on Tuesday halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, dealing a setback to his immigration crackdown and raising fresh questions about the limits of presidential authority to use the military for domestic law enforcement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukraine withdraws troops from eastern town amid deadly Russian strikes</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraine-withdraws-troops-from-eastern-town-amid-deadly-russian-strikes</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/ukraine-withdraws-troops-from-eastern-town-amid-deadly-russian-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ukraine said on Tuesday it had pulled its forces out of a hard-fought eastern town as Russia stepped up air strikes that killed civilians, knocked out power supplies and underlined the lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to end the war ahead of Christmas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope calls for Christmas Day truce, laments Russia’s rejection</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-calls-for-christmas-day-truce-laments-russias-rejection</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/pope-calls-for-christmas-day-truce-laments-russias-rejection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday renewed his call for a worldwide truce on Christmas Day, expressing sadness that Russia had apparently rejected the appeal, as fighting in Ukraine raged on, civilians were killed in Russian air strikes, and diplomatic efforts involving the United States and Europe showed little sign of a breakthrough. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>AFCON: Lookman strike gives Nigeria winning start against Tanzania</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-lookman-strike-gives-nigeria-winning-start-against-tanzania</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-lookman-strike-gives-nigeria-winning-start-against-tanzania</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nigeria began their Africa Cup of Nations Group C campaign with three points on Tuesday as Ademola Lookman’s long-range effort settled a rain-soaked contest against Tanzania in Fes, easing the Super Eagles past stubborn opposition despite missed chances and a brief second-half scare. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nigeria says 130 abducted schoolchildren freed after mass kidnapping</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-says-130-abducted-schoolchildren-freed-after-mass-kidnapping</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nigeria-says-130-abducted-schoolchildren-freed-after-mass-kidnapping</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nigerian authorities said Sunday they have secured the release of 130 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic boarding school in Niger state, bringing the total freed to more than 200 after a mass kidnapping in November. The announcement follows weeks of uncertainty over the fate of students taken by gunmen, amid renewed concern over Nigeria’s worsening kidnap-for-ransom crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s ruling Socialists suffer historic defeat in regional election</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/spains-ruling-socialists-suffer-historic-defeat-in-regional-election</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/spains-ruling-socialists-suffer-historic-defeat-in-regional-election</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>AFCON 2025: Day 1 roundup</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-2025-day-1-roundup</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/afcon-2025-day-1-roundup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Welcome to France 24&#039;s AFCON roundup, where we dive into all the action from the opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco. We&#039;re here to break it all down with football experts Thando Sibiya and Andreas Evagora. We are also joined by our reporter on the ground, Selina Sykes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Morocco gets off to winning start at Africa Cup of Nations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/morocco-gets-off-to-winning-start-at-africa-cup-of-nations</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/morocco-gets-off-to-winning-start-at-africa-cup-of-nations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as Morocco beat Comoros 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations opener in Rabat. Diaz broke the deadlock 10 minutes after the break, and substitute El Kaabi sealed the win with a stunning overhead kick. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine talks in Miami &amp;apos;productive&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-envoy-witkoff-calls-ukraine-talks-in-miami-productive</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-envoy-witkoff-calls-ukraine-talks-in-miami-productive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US special envoy Steve Witkoff called weekend talks in Florida “productive and constructive” as officials from the US, Europe, and Ukraine worked to align positions. President Donald Trump pushes for a quick end to the nearly four-year conflict, but Russia wants to keep seized Ukrainian land. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat over ownership</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/tiktok-signs-joint-venture-deal-to-end-us-ban-threat-over-ownership</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/tiktok-signs-joint-venture-deal-to-end-us-ban-threat-over-ownership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TikTok said on Thursday it had agreed to a joint venture with investors to keep operating in the United States, averting a potential ban tied to its Chinese ownership, U.S. media reported. CEO Shou Chew said ByteDance approved the deal, with Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX as major investors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UN elects former Iraqi president Barham Salih to lead UNHCR</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/un-elects-former-iraqi-president-barham-salih-to-lead-unhcr</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/un-elects-former-iraqi-president-barham-salih-to-lead-unhcr</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday approved former Iraqi President Barham Salih as the next head of the UN refugee agency, the first from the Middle East since the late 1970s. The 193-member body elected the 65-year-old by consensus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Repatriated second Frenchwoman from Syrian IS camps gets 10&#45;year sentence</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/repatriated-second-frenchwoman-from-syrian-is-camps-gets-10-year-sentence</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/repatriated-second-frenchwoman-from-syrian-is-camps-gets-10-year-sentence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A French court on Thursday sentenced a woman repatriated from Syrian camps holding Islamic State members to 10 years in prison for terrorist conspiracy. Carole Sun, 30, left France for Syria in 2014 and was arrested by Kurdish forces in 2017 as IS collapsed. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tren de Aragua mastermind charged in US federal court with racketeering, drug charges</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/tren-de-aragua-mastermind-charged-in-us-federal-court-with-racketeering-drug-charges</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/tren-de-aragua-mastermind-charged-in-us-federal-court-with-racketeering-drug-charges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An alleged leader of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang was charged in New York with racketeering and drug and firearms offences, US officials said on Thursday. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, 42, whose whereabouts are unknown, faces a $5 million US reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Viral videos question Morocco&amp;apos;s AFCON stadiums after deadly floods</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/viral-videos-question-moroccos-afcon-stadiums-after-deadly-floods</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/viral-videos-question-moroccos-afcon-stadiums-after-deadly-floods</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Morocco, at least 37 people have been killed after flash floods swept through the city of Safi. Officials say it’s the country’s deadliest flooding disaster in more than a decade. Online, viral videos have since claimed that torrential rain also severely damaged two major stadiums in Rabat - days before AFCON 2025 is set to kick off. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we trace the origin of these AI-generated videos, and confirm that Morocco is indeed ready to host the competition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump orders blockade of &amp;apos;sanctioned oil tankers&amp;apos; bound for Venezuela</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-orders-blockade-of-sanctioned-oil-tankers-bound-for-venezuela</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-orders-blockade-of-sanctioned-oil-tankers-bound-for-venezuela</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the US will impose a blockade on all “sanctioned oil tankers” entering or leaving Venezuela, dramatically escalating his administration’s campaign against President Nicolás Maduro. The move follows the recent seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast and a growing US military buildup in the region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US warns of fees or curbs on European services amid dispute over EU tech rules</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/us-warns-of-fees-or-curbs-on-european-services-amid-dispute-over-eu-tech-rules</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/us-warns-of-fees-or-curbs-on-european-services-amid-dispute-over-eu-tech-rules</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump&#039;s administration has warned that it could impose fees or restrictions on European service providers, escalating a transatlantic dispute over what Washington describes as discriminatory EU actions targeting US companies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Rob Reiner’s son to face two murder charges over parents’ killings</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/rob-reiners-son-to-face-two-murder-charges-over-parents-killings</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/rob-reiners-son-to-face-two-murder-charges-over-parents-killings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Los Angeles prosecutors say Nick Reiner, the son of famed actor-director Rob Reiner, will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder following the deaths of his parents. The case has shocked Hollywood and Democratic political circles, where the couple were widely admired. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>M23 militia says to pull out of key DR Congo city at US&amp;apos;s request</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/m23-militia-says-to-pull-out-of-key-dr-congo-city-at-uss-request</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/m23-militia-says-to-pull-out-of-key-dr-congo-city-at-uss-request</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they&#039;ve agreed to conditionally withdraw from the strategic Congolese town of Uvira. Also, the Uvira offensive in eastern DRC triggered tens of thousands of people to flee into neighbouring Burundi. And a new report by the World Meteorological Organization found temperatures in North Africa were their hottest on record in 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EU rolls back 2035 internal combustion engine ban</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-rolls-back-2035-internal-combustion-engine-ban</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/eu-rolls-back-2035-internal-combustion-engine-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The European Union has proposed changes to a 2023 law that effectively banned the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035.  Instead of cutting CO2 emissions by 100% from 2021 levels, carmakers would be required to reduce them by 90%, meaning a small-scale production of petrol or hybrid cars could continue. The auto industry and some member states have been lobbying hard to get the rules relaxed in the face of slow market growth for EVs.  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Multiple victims reported in shooting at Brown University in US</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/multiple-victims-reported-in-shooting-at-brown-university-in-us</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Two dead, several injured in mass shooting at Brown University in US</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/two-dead-several-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-brown-university-in-us</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/two-dead-several-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-brown-university-in-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two people were killed on Saturday and eight were critically injured in a shooting at Brown University, the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island said. The suspect remains at large, according to police. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Six UN peacekeepers killed in drone attack in Sudan’s South Kordofan</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/six-un-peacekeepers-killed-in-drone-attack-in-sudans-south-kordofan</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/six-un-peacekeepers-killed-in-drone-attack-in-sudans-south-kordofan</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Six United Nations peacekeepers from Bangladesh were killed and several others wounded on Saturday when a drone struck their camp in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, the UN mission said. The attack was strongly condemned by the UN chief and Bangladeshi authorities, as Khartoum accused the paramilitary RSF of being behind the strike. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life during secret escape from Venezuela</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/nobel-laureate-machado-feared-for-her-life-during-secret-escape-from-venezuela</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/nobel-laureate-machado-feared-for-her-life-during-secret-escape-from-venezuela</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Venezuelan opposition figure and 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she feared for her life during a clandestine journey out of Venezuela to reach Norway for the award ceremony, describing a high-risk sea escape carried out with US support. FRANCE 24 spoke to her daughter Ana Corina Sosa and to Bryan Stern, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, which carried out the exfiltration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Two US troops and an American civilian killed in Syria, Trump vows to &amp;apos;retaliate&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/two-us-troops-and-an-american-civilian-killed-in-syria-trump-vows-to-retaliate</link>
<guid>https://canadainquirer.com/two-us-troops-and-an-american-civilian-killed-in-syria-trump-vows-to-retaliate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two US soldiers and an American civilian were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged Islamic State gunman opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol in Palmyra, US Central Command said. Three other troops were wounded before the attacker was killed by partner forces. US President Donald Trump said that “there will be very serious retaliation” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 03:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Thailand PM wins royal approval to dissolve parliament, setting early elections</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/thailand-pm-wins-royal-approval-to-dissolve-parliament-setting-early-elections</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received royal approval on Friday to dissolve parliament, paving the way for a general election early next year. Voting for the House of Representatives will be held 45 to 60 days after a royal decree, with Anutin leading a caretaker government barred from approving a new budget. ]]></description>
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<title>FIFA accused of &amp;apos;monumental betrayal&amp;apos; over latest World Cup 2026 tickets</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Soccer fans on Thursday accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after fresh World Cup ticket prices surfaced, showing steep increases. Germany’s soccer federation said national associations receive 8% of tickets, with group-stage seats priced at $180–$700 and final tickets ranging from $4,185 to $8,680. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;Trump&amp;apos;s foreign policy toward Venezuela unclear, with actions edging dangerously close to red line&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The United States has seized an oil tanker near the Venezuelan coast, which Caracas denounced as &quot;blatant theft&quot;. Maduro maintains that US operations are aimed at toppling his government and seizing Venezuela&#039;s oil reserves. All the while, Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado confirmed publicly that the United States helped her secretly escape Venezuela to travel to Norway to claim her Nobel Peace Prize award, and controversially expressed support for US military action against her country. Ms. Machado, who vanished in January after challenging the rule of authoritarian strongman Nicolas Maduro, emerged on a hotel balcony in Oslo to cheering supporters where she vowed to return home. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Genie Godula welcomes Dr. Eduardo Rios, Director of Gnosis Advisory, member of the CERI-Sciences Po’s Political Observatory of Latin America and the Caribbean (OPALC). ]]></description>
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<title>Disney, OpenAI strike landmark deal to let fans create AI&#45;generated videos</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/disney-openai-strike-landmark-deal-to-let-fans-create-ai-generated-videos</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Walt Disney and OpenAI agreed a three-year licensing deal on Thursday allowing users to generate short videos featuring Disney characters with artificial intelligence. It is the first time a major studio has permitted such broad generative-AI use of its protected characters, from Mickey Mouse to Marvel heroes and Star Wars icons. ]]></description>
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<title>Indiana Republicans block Trump redistricting map targeting two Democratic seats</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/indiana-republicans-block-trump-redistricting-map-targeting-two-democratic-seats</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Indiana’s Republican-led Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly rejected a Trump-backed congressional map that would have eliminated two Democratic-held districts, denting GOP hopes for a nine-seat sweep in next year’s midterms.  ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Powerful quake off northern Japan injures dozens and triggers tsunami</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/powerful-quake-off-northern-japan-injures-dozens-and-triggers-tsunami</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring at least 23 people and triggering small tsunami waves along the Pacific coast. Authorities warned of aftershocks and a heightened risk of a major quake as damage assessments continued into Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump strikes deal with Xi Jinping to allow Nvidia to export AI chips to China</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/trump-strikes-deal-with-xi-jinping-to-allow-nvidia-to-export-ai-chips-to-china</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said Monday that he reached an agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping to let Nvidia export its H200 artificial intelligence chips to approved customers in China. This signals a major reversal of the restrictions put in place during former US President Joe Biden&#039;s time that had tightly limited such sales. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Syrian president al&#45;Sharaa fostered a &amp;apos;genocidal culture&amp;apos; against minorities, former hostage says</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/syrian-president-al-sharaa-fostered-a-genocidal-culture-against-minorities-former-hostage-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with FRANCE 24&#039;s Sharon Gaffney, Theo Padnos, a journalist who was captured and held for nearly two years in a series of prisons run by Jabhat al-Nusra, the Syrian branch of al-Qaeda, says that the current Syrian leadership is like &#039;a fox in the henhouse&#039; and that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa fostered a &#039;genocidal culture&#039; against minorities, pursuing indiscriminate killings during his years leading jihadist groups. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Benin government says short&#45;lived coup left casualties on both sides</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/benin-government-says-short-lived-coup-left-casualties-on-both-sides</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In tonight&#039;s edition, life begins to return to normal in Benin, 24 hours after an attempt to overthrow President Patrice Talon was foiled by the authorities and neighbouring Nigeria. Also, 100 Nigerian schoolchildren who were abducted last month have been released in Nigeria. And just days after signing a peace deal with Rwanda, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi accuses Kigali of violating the US-brokered agreement. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas K - Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Abolish the EU&amp;apos;: Elon Musk clashes with Europe over X&amp;apos;s transparency violations</title>
<link>https://canadainquirer.com/abolish-the-eu-elon-musk-clashes-with-europe-over-xs-transparency-violations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In what can only be described as an online posting frenzy, Elon Musk made a series of attacks against the European Union, calling for it to be abolished. This comes after the bloc slapped X (formerly Twitter) with a €120m fine for breaching European transparency regulations, including its &quot;deceptive&quot; blue check marks. It&#039;s also triggered accusations of &#039;censorship&#039; from several officials in Donald Trump&#039;s administration. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake. ]]></description>
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