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Venezuela vexes Trump but rightward trend across Americas could help U.S. national security strategy
The favourite in Chile’s election on Sunday is the right-wing José Antonio Kast. A Kast victory would be the latest rightward political shift in South America, as U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House try to coax or force the socialist leader of Venezuela from office. Source link
At least 12 Palestinians dead or missing in Gaza as devastation from floods spreads
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding from heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for Migration said on Friday. Source link
Bloyce Thompson to be sworn in as new P.E.I. premier, 1 day after Rob Lantz resigns
Deputy premier, Bloyce Thompson will be sworn in as P.E.I.’s 35th premier Friday afternoon, one day after Rob Lantz resigns from the role to seek permanent leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of P.E.I. Source link
Canada's Kevin Drury wins World Cup ski cross gold in France
Canada’s Kevin Drury battled his way to a gold medal at a World Cup ski cross event on Friday in Val Thorens, France. Source link
Accused in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur extradited from Scotland to Canada
Three Scottish men accused of killing an Ontario restaurant owner after a dispute over an unpaid bill have been brought to Canada to face charges. Source link
Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup downhill at age 41 to start her Olympic season
Lindsey Vonn raced to a stunning fast win in a World Cup downhill on Friday in St. Moritz, Switzerland, to earn her first victory in nearly eight years — and the first in her comeback with titanium implants in her right knee after a five-year retirement. Source link
Montreal-Ottawa chosen as first leg of high-speed rail project
The first segment of Canada’s proposed high-speed rail network would connect Montreal and Ottawa, according to Radio-Canada. Federal Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon is expected to make the announcement this morning. Source link
Indiana Republicans help defy Trump's push to redistrict House seats, including some who faced bomb threats
Indiana’s Republican-led Senate has decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map desired by the White House that would have favoured their party. Two Republicans who received bomb threats amid the highly charged battle were among those voting against the measure. Source link
'That was my granddaughter's voice': Senior suspects scammers used AI in Regina, Saskatoon
Jill Finn suspects thieves used AI to recreate her granddaughter’s voice in the latest phone scam targeting seniors in Regina and Saskatoon. Source link