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June 2026

Carney says energy plan will unify Canada but ’emissions will be higher’

They also served as an olive branch to Alberta, as the province contends with a separatist movement that was in part fuelled by backlash to federal efforts to restrain the Alberta oil industry in favour of cleaner energy sources

Mark Carneyprime Minister
I want to be clear on this point: the changes we have made will mean that our emissions will be higher in the next few years than they were projected to be under the previous government’s plan,
And it would have been too divisive for our country,

Ukraine drone strikes hit major Russian satellite centre near Moscow

This is a special satellite communications facility used, in particular, for reconnaissance and for coordinating the activity of Russia’s occupation contingent in Ukraine,
Relevant actions are also being prepared against other similar enemy facilities,
Recently, our Defense Forces of Ukraine already reached four such Russian centers, not only in the Moscow region but also in the Vladimir region,

U.K. lays out future defence plan with technology focus, fight over money

Like other NATO countries, the U.K. is under pressure to increase defence spending to counter a more aggressive Russia and less reliable United States

Keir Starmerprime Minister
When the world is arming, and aggression is rising, the best way to avoid war is to prepare for it; the best way to defend is to deter — to have the strength to make your adversaries think again before they act,

Best known example of Etruscan paintings displayed in Italy

Italy on Tuesday put on display one of the best known examples of Etruscan painting, from a tomb that has become the latest acquisition in the Culture Ministry’s buying spree of big-ticket pieces of the country’s cultural heritage

What happens to CUSMA on July 1? The paths ahead as review set to begin

July 1 is the date set out in CUSMA for the countries to either formally extend the agreement another 16 years or continue under annual reviews for up to a decade

Really we need more stability. We need more certainty in this situation,
Jean-Sébastien Comeauspokesperson
This will be an opportunity to build on the positive, constructive bilateral discussions he has had with both countries in recent weeks,

Inuit leaders to meet Carney, ministers amid growing tensions over Arctic

Dennis Pattersonsenator
The ICPC process gives the money to Inuit in Nunavut, namely (Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.) to deliver programs in clear areas of the Nunavut government’s constitutional jurisdiction as set out in the Nunavut Act,
I think Inuit are delivering a very direct message to the government of Canada, that failing to include (Inuit) at the table when it comes to decision-making will become a failure, and detrimental to development of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and security,
Peter Ittinuarformer MP
I would think that the federal government going to the meeting on Tuesday would have their backs up a little bit,
Dennis Pattersonsenator
As it relates to Nunavut alone, I emphasize, the Inuit-to-Crown partnership committee process is disrespectful of Article 4 of the Nunavut land claim agreement, which calls for a public government to serve all citizens of Nunavut, Inuit and the small minority of non-Inuit alike,
Peter Ittinuarformer MP
I think it was ill-advised of Natan to make those kinds of comments,
Natan Obedthe relationship
We’re not seeing the same opportunities or the same consideration for rights-based funding envelopes and fiscal policy. And that is of deep concern to Inuit,

28-year-old man dead in fatal crocodile attack near Mexico resort

The victim’s body was reportedly recovered Saturday morning approximately 300 metres offshore following an overnight search and rescue operation at sea and on land, ABC News reports

Chris Buryfiancé
There were no oars. There was really nothing at the beach at all to help. We were just scrambling, trying to do what we could,
We thought we saw a guy stuck in a rip current, so Chris took off down to the water and I ran right after him,
He would turn, and the size of this crocodile, I mean, his head was as long as my torso, his tail thicker than my legs. He was just turning him, taking him under,

Search for MH370 flight wreckage extended for another year

This decision is a manifestation of the government’s continuous and unwavering commitment to provide a closure for the next of kin of the passengers aboard flight MH370,

Skydiving plane crashes in France killing 11: officials

Nunezthe cause,
Some of the victims’ families witnessed the aircraft falling with their own eyes. So there is tremendous emotion and an even greater psychological trauma,
Had it occurred just a few dozen meters away, the accident could have caused collateral casualties,

Poilievre asks ethics committee to probe plan to buy unsold B.C. condos

The Conservatives are calling for a probe by the parliamentary ethics committee into the federal and B.C. provincial government’s plan to buy up empty Metro Vancouver condos and either resell them or rent at affordable prices

Pierre Poilievreleader of the Conservative Party of Canada
Mark Carney is building an economy of carve-outs, bail-outs and hand-outs for the Liberal Club; and higher costs, debt and taxes for everyone else,

Landlords in the House: Advocates see a bias in Parliament against renters

Politicians themselves are homeowners or landlords and the interests of the tenants are not represented directly in their conversation,
I do find that those statistics are very helpful in calling attention to the power and politics of housing,
Arif Viraniminister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
This is a really important document that talks about ensuring that tenants have rights they can vindicate, including in front of tribunals and, potentially, courts of law,

An ‘Omega block’ is behind Europe’s heat wave — can it happen in Canada?

A deadly heat wave slowly boiling western Europe this month is being driven by a weather pattern known as an Omega block, which scientists say could become more common around the world — including in Canada

Gordon McBeancanadian climatologist
Because you’ve got this high pressure system sitting there in the centre, you have a very stable and very warm air mass because the heat is moved northward into that area,
Over the region studied, this heat wave is the most severe ever recorded,
We need to adapt our ways of dealing with them,
These are situations that are leading unfortunately to death (and) economic cost of significant amounts, and these are going to increase in the future,

Trump vows 100% tariffs if Europe enacts digital services tax

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100 per cent tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies

Donald Trumppresident
Please let this statement serve to represent that any country that imposes such a tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America,
Unilateral measures targeting such legitimate policies are unjustified. If pursued, the EU will respond swiftly and decisively to defend its rights and regulatory autonomy,

Royal finances under the spotlight as King Charles publishes tax bill

James Chalmerskeeper of the privy purse
It is and will remain Monarchy HQ, the crown jewel of our national buildings,
James Chalmerskeeper of the privy purse
In this and every aspect of his duty, His Majesty is guided by a singular purpose — to serve with constancy, devotion and unwavering resolve.”
If they’re open and as transparent as possible, then the contrast with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes all the greater,
So, while much changes, our central principles remain: to deliver value for money and to support the Royal Family as they seek to help shape a better world, here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth and beyond. A future in which tradition and modernity work hand-in-hand for the benefit of all,