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Trump says EU allowing Canada as an associate member could be a ‘hostile act’Politics

Trump threatened to respond to a proposed Canada-EU associate membership arrangement with potentially “very heavy tariffs” on Europe if he judged European leaders’ intentions to be bad. He also suggested the U.S. might cut trade with Europe in some areas.

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Fed Raises Rates to Fight Inflation as Trump Plans Heavy Bomb Sale to IsraelEconomy

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh defied President Donald Trump’s calls for rate cuts by announcing the first increase since 2023. Separately, the Trump administration is planning a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel that would include 40,000 heavy bombs, according to a U.S. official and a source familiar with the matter.

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Scores missing after building collapseWorld

Eleven months after a ceasefire was declared, at least 20 people have died in the collapse of a building residents knew was unstable. Rescuers are searching for those still missing, while questions remain over why families are forced to risk living in such conditions.

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Great white shark attacks swimmer in QuebecSociety

A diver was injured in a great white shark attack in Percé, in Quebec’s Gaspé region, and taken to hospital. Neil Hammerschlag, executive director of the Shark Research Foundation, explains why it is not unusual for the shark to be in the area.

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Why the World Is Watching the YenEconomy

The yen is trading at levels not seen since the 1980s, benefiting tourists while creating problems for Japan’s economy. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States used only a “nominal” amount in coordinated intervention to support the currency and defended the move as serving US interests.

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Closer Canada-EU ties are ‘sensible,’ former U.K. MP saysPolitics

Former U.K. MP Andrew Percy, who voted for Brexit, says closer cooperation between Canada and Europe would be “sensible” amid disrupted trade with the U.S., even though full EU membership is not available to Canada. U.S. President Donald Trump recently called the associate-membership idea “laughable.”

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Provincially commissioned report says Alberta separation could cost up to $170BPolitics

An independent report commissioned by Alberta and released by the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy says the province’s separation from Canada could cost as much as $170 billion. It projects high short-term costs and uncertain long-term benefits, with the outcome dependent in part on whether negotiations with Canada are smooth or difficult.

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Canada could become the EU’s first ‘associate member’Politics

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has endorsed proposals for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member,” saying she wants to work on “opening the door” to closer cooperation in key sectors. US President Donald Trump said he might cut off trade with Europe or impose heavy tariffs if Canada joins the EU.

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WFP funding cuts push Palestinians in West Bank deeper into debtWorld

The World Food Programme warns that a funding shortfall, caused by reduced support from the US and Western countries, may force it to halve assistance in the occupied West Bank. Palestinians displaced by Israeli violence say they are taking on debt simply to afford food.

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Deadly flash floods swamp SouthwestWorld

Powerful thunderstorms and a flash-flood threat are confronting families in parts of the Southwest as wildfires burn across multiple states.

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Growing GOP divide over Iran warPolitics

Seven House Republicans voted for a symbolic resolution calling for an end to the Iran war. Vice President Vance urged Americans who voted for President Trump to back Republicans in the midterms even if they disagree on the issue.

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Louisiana caretaker accused of giving bleach to clientSociety

Police say a caretaker poured bleach into a water bottle and gave it to a victim who cannot care for himself. The suspect faces multiple charges, including aggravated battery, in a disturbing incident captured on camera.

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More missing women linked to Philadelphia home investigationSociety

Philadelphia police released disturbing new details from an investigation into evidence found at a home. Officials are reviewing more than one million digital images and videos, some of which show women inside the property.

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Federal Reserve raises interest ratesEconomy

The Federal Reserve chair appointed by President Trump raised interest rates to fight inflation. Trump said he has confidence in Kevin Warsh and wants him to remain independent. NBC News’ Brian Cheung reports.

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MIDDLE EAST ESCALATION: Regional powers await US response after Iranian attackWorld

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst reports that regional powers are awaiting a potential U.S. response as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The developments include threats from Iran-backed Houthis and a reported Iranian attack on a U.S.-contracted vessel.

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