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Trump administration asks trade court to pause ruling on global tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday asked a U.S. court to pause its ruling against the administration’s 10 per cent global tariff while the federal government pursues an appeal. Source link
Israeli parliament backs death penalty tribunal for Palestinians accused in Oct. 7 attack
Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday setting up a special tribunal with the authority to try and sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza. Source link
Hundreds flee homes in Haiti amid new wave of gang violence
A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered on Monday along a road leading to Haiti’s main airport. Source link
Canada adds new sanctions on Russia over Ukrainian children's abductions
Canada is imposing new sanctions on Russia over its treatment of Ukrainian children. Russia has deported and transferred thousands of children from Ukraine to Russia or Russian-occupied territory. Many children are placed in reeducation camps or military training. Source link
Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate's health condition 'very dangerous,' husband says
The family of Iranian Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi say she remains in critical care after she was transferred to a Tehran hospital as a result of “intensified international pressure,” over her deteriorating health condition. Source link
ICC opens arrest warrant for Philippines senator involved in Duterte's deadly war on drugs
The International Criminal Court unsealed an arrest warrant for a prominent Philippines senator linked to the deadly war on drugs overseen by ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, which allegedly involved the extrajudicial killings of suspects. Source link
Ohio man charged with online luring of 10-year-old Manitoba girl
A 32-year-old Ohio man has been charged after a 10-year-old Manitoba girl was lured into sending sexually explicit images and videos to someone she thought was a teenage boy, RCMP say. Source link
Man accused in White House press gallery shooting pleads not guilty
A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack. Source link
End of ceasefire deadline looms as Russia, Ukraine blame each other for continued attacks
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine was due to expire Monday with both sides accusing each other of breaching the 72-hour arrangement, as American and European officials considered how they might steer the warring countries into further talks. Source link
U.S. hybrid-car sales soar, along with gas prices
Hybrid ales up 37 per cent since Iran conflict, while EV sales lag, unlike strong gains in Europe. Pick-up truck sales remain strong. Source link