Otto Jelinek dies at 86
Otto Jelinek, 86, former world champion figure skater and Canadian federal minister, died after battling Parkinson's disease. He was known for defending
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UN Adopts New World Map After 164-1 Vote
The UN General Assembly voted 164-1 to adopt the Equal Earth map projection, urging changes in education and media to correct distortions of Africa's size.
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DRC Ebola outbreak nears 6,100 cases and 3,000 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has reached nearly 6,100 cases and 2,950 deaths, with political tensions affecting response efforts in Ituri province.
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Quebec winners collect about C$30 million as Lotto Max pays C$25M and Lotto 6/49 pays C$5M
Loto-Quebec paid $25M to a 10-person Lotto Max ticket and $5M Lotto 6/49 Classic in early July. Winners collected cheques; retailers got commissions.
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Gordie Howe bridge to save 850,000 hours
Invest WindsorEssex and DHS say the Gordie Howe bridge will save 850,000 trucker wait hours a year, cut costs and speed about $1bn in daily cross-border trade.
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Prominent Quebec businessman Robert Parizeau dead at 90
Robert Parizeau, 90, a Quebec business leader, died June 2, 2026. Family notices cited his 25 years at Sodarcan and roles on major corporate boards.
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Marjane Satrapi dies in Paris at 56
Marjane Satrapi, Franco-Iranian author and filmmaker of Persepolis, died in Paris at 56, her family told AFP. Funeral or memorial plans were not announced.
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CBP warns it may halt Newark international processing
DHS warned it could pull CBP staff from Newark, effectively blocking international arrivals. Airlines warn of disruptions ahead of July 19 World Cup final.
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Alexandra Eala must reset in Birmingham
Alexandra Eala arrives in Birmingham seeded 37, aiming to rebuild after poor clay results. A deep run would restore confidence before Queen's and Wimbledon.
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41-year-old Kyle Busch dies, NASCAR reels
Kyle Busch, 41, died after pneumonia progressed to sepsis, his family said. Tributes and schedule changes followed at Charlotte Motor Speedway as NASCAR and teams issued statements.
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Trump tightens Iran deal; Tehran has three days to reply
Trump tightened terms on a draft Iran memorandum, sharpening nuclear language and giving Tehran about three days to reply, US outlets reported on May 31.
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NATO military chief sets 5% of GDP defence target, says ties with US are steady
NATO military chief Giuseppe Cavo Dragone said at the Shangri-La Dialogue the alliance is moving toward a 5% of GDP defence target and that ties with the US remain steady.
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U.S. 440 kg demand could end Iran's nuclear file
A U.S. 14-point outline reportedly asks Iran to hand over 440 kg of 60% enriched uranium, suspend enrichment for 12 years and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Four drones shot down as Iran says it struck a US base
Centcom says it shot down four Iranian attack drones after strikes near Bandar Abbas; Iran says its Revolutionary Guard hit a US air base, raising tensions in regional waters.
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Dong Guangping, 68, detained off South Korea after rubber-boat crossing
Dong Guangping, 68, was rescued off South Korea in a small rubber boat. Rights groups urge Seoul not to return him to China and to allow an asylum claim.
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Oklo joins five firms in DOE plutonium fuel talks
Oklo was picked for U.S. DOE talks to convert surplus plutonium into reactor fuel, which could supply near-term feedstock for its Aurora reactors.
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Israel kills three, orders new evacuations in Lebanon
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least three and prompted evacuations in Nabatieh-area villages, raising the risk of mass displacement.
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US-Iran talks: Rubio says 30-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran talks saw significant progress, Rubio said, with a draft 30-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day track for nuclear talks.
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Zelenskyy urges full EU membership, rejects associate status
Zelenskyy urged EU leaders to start formal accession, rejecting associate status as 'voiceless' and demanding full EU membership with voting rights.
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France seeks role in UK Germany 2,000 km missile push
France seeks a role in a revived UK-Germany push for long range missiles, tied to a 2,000 km Deep Precision Strike track and new £400m in UK funding.
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Ben-Gvir video draws rebukes; 34 settlements approved
Itamar Ben-Gvir's detention video drew US and EU rebukes, and Spain vowed to push for EU measures as Israel approved 34 West Bank settlements amid backlash.
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Oil falls below $105 as U.S.-Iran talks ease
Oil prices fell below US$105 as signs that U.S.-Iran talks eased cut immediate supply fears. Markets await the EIA weekly crude inventory report.
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Trump Delays Iran Strike After Gulf Plea, 2-3 Day Window
Trump paused a planned strike on Iran after Gulf appeals, giving negotiators a two to three day window to reach a deal quickly and avert U.S. strikes.
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Trump: 'Clock is ticking' for Iran, ceasefire at risk
Trump's May 18 warning to Iran on Truth Social raises stakes for the early-April ceasefire, risking talks as negotiators struggle to bridge core demands.
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Two strikes rewrote air-war geometry
Two over-the-horizon air-launched ballistic missile strikes in September 2025 and February 2026 changed air-war geometry across the Middle East and force new deterrence and air-defence planning.
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