U.S.-Iran deal a ‘catastrophe’ for Israel, analysts say
The U.S.-Iran agreement to conclude the Middle East war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in Washington, Israeli analysts said. Read More
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‘We feel alone often’: Israeli entrepreneur-activist tells Canadian Jews their social feeds aren’t real life
Jews often feel alone in these times of rising hate, an Israeli-American entrepreneur and activist told an Ottawa crowd, but he insisted that “algorithms don’t reflect reality” and it’s imperative to live openly and proudly as Jews. Read More
1,000 people killed by drones this year in Sudan as humanitarian crisis grows
A “sharp increase” in the use of drone warfare in conflict-torn Sudan — where more than 1,000 civilians were killed in such strikes in the first five months of this year — has been condemned by the United Nations human rights chief. Drone warfare has become an increasingly prominent feature of Sudan’s conflict since it…
Ottawa’s building a backdoor to slide into our personal online data
Tech firms and civil libertarians are sounding the alarm about “lawful access” legislation the Liberals seem hellbent on passing before summer. They warn that the backdoor it would create to access people’s encrypted internet communications puts us all at risk and makes it impossible for secure platforms to operate in Canada. Security officials say it’s…
Scott Stinson: Ontario to sign critical minerals ‘partnership’ with U.K. to combat Chinese influence
The Ontario government will sign an agreement with the United Kingdom on critical minerals on Monday that is meant to combat Chinese dominance of the sector, National Post has learned. Read More
Seven Australians are dying each day from drug overdose in worst year on record, researchers say
One winter night, Marg Quon wondered why her son had not come looking for his bedtime hot chocolate. “He would always make a cup … before he went to sleep and he would spill it all the way from the kitchen down to his bedroom,” Ms Quon recalled. But when Kris Quon’s mother checked on…
Calgary seeking nearly $1 billion from Ottawa for infrastructure, transit – Calgary
Calgary city officials are recommending council seek nearly $1 billion from the federal government as part of its upcoming budget to cover needs like infrastructure, transit and recreation. The recommendations for Calgary’s pre-budget submission to Ottawa will be debated by the city’s intergovernmental affairs committee on Thursday. “As the fastest growing major city in Canada,…
Two men convicted of plot to torch houses and a car linked to British PM Keir Starmer
Two men have been convicted of a plot, orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure, to set fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. A jury found Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, a 27-year-old Romanian citizen, guilty of a conspiracy to damage property by fire at a hearing at the…
Ottawa police have a sexual misconduct problem. A decade of fixes have largely failed
Chief Eric Stubbs was blunt in a video message to every member of Ottawa’s police force last month, sharing examples of gender-based violence and harassment in their ranks, the effect it has internally, and the public trust it violates. Some of his police officers are “seeing a woman at a coffee shop, coming out of…
Knicks celebrate NBA victory back in New York City
The New York Knicks haven’t stopped celebrating. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The now iconic starting lineup — Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby — made a pit stop at “TODAY” on their victory tour Monday morning to talk about…