15 h. ago Canada’s PM Carney courts Asia to cut economic dependence on US

Prime minister begins first visit to Indo-Pacific since taking office as country seeks to double its trade with rest of world

Economics

16 h. ago Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney says nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live

Democratic leader calls Canada tariffs ‘damaging’ and vows effort to overturn them; Canadian prime minister says he wants to see progress on trade negotiationsUS and Canada spar over anti-Trump tariff ad that suspended trade talksThe US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended.Marco Rubio spoke during a visit to a civil-military coordination centre in southern Israel. Continue reading...

Politics

31 h. ago Canada cuts tariff relief on some US cars due to Stellantis, GM ending some Canadian production

An official says the Canadian government is limiting how many vehicles Stellantis and GM can import tariff free after the automakers ended some production in Canada

Politics

47 h. ago Economist behind Ed Miliband's promise to cut Brits' energy bills by £300 admits savings could be 'wiped out' by rising electricity costs

Pawel Czyzak, who penned a 2023 report for energy think tank Ember , said the UK now faced 'a much different situation' to when he wrote the research.

Economics

3 d. ago The Toronto Blue Jays take aim at America's pastime as Canada

The Toronto Blue Jays have advanced to the World Series and have a chance of claiming the championship of America’s pastime at a time when U.S.-Canada relations remain near historic lows

Politics

7 d. ago Top Bank of England economist dents hopes of interest rate cuts due to 'stubborn' inflation

Chief economist Huw Pill said rates will probably need to be cut more slowly. The warning came with inflation in the UK the highest in the G7 at 3.8 per cent.

Economics

9 d. ago Can ‘green’ fireworks really prevent another Diwali air pollution bomb in Delhi?

So-called green fireworks may emit less smoke than conventional ones in controlled tests but scientists and doctors are sceptical about difference in real-world impact

Events

9 d. ago Pakistani dating show sparks outrage and court petition over ‘obscenity’ claims

Critics have called the show ‘un-Islamic’, arguing that unmarried men and women living together under constant camera surveillance violates social norms in Pakistan

Events

1 week ago Canada’s prime minister caught on hot mic correcting Trump on his title after US leader’s gaffe

Trump was caught on hot mic poking fun at former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who the US president referred to as the ‘governor’ of Canada

Politics

1 week ago Awkward moment Donald Trump asks Giorgia Meloni 'You won't be offended if I say you're beautiful, right? Because you are'

The US president made the comment yesterday while addressing the press in front of several global leaders, including Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Canada 's Mark Carney, in Egypt.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Kissing Trump's a**': President mocks Canada's obsequious PM as he begs for tariff relief

Carney met Trump seeking to ease US tariffs that are hitting Canada 's economy - and his popularity at home.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump says there is ‘natural conflict’ with Canada during Carney visit

US president offers few concessions on tariffs after durable alliance fractured by trade war and annexation threatsDonald Trump said there is “mutual love” but “natural conflict” between the US and Canada as he hailed progress towards a trade deal but offered few concrete concessions on steep US tariffs during a visit by the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney.Carney’s second visit to the US comes as one of the world’s most durable and amicable alliances has been fractured by Trump’s trade war and annexation threats. Among the topics up for discussion are trade and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is critical to Canada’s economy and is up for review next year. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Judge criticises doctor’s illegible handwriting and suggests medical schools should teach penmanship

Judge says unreadable prescriptions can endanger lives

Science

3 w. ago Elon Musk’s X says it will appeal Indian court ruling to ‘defend free expression’

Karnataka High Court ruling allows over two million police officers nationwide to issue content takedown requests via secretive online portal

Events

4 w. ago Starmer wishes Red Roses best of luck in Rugby World Cup final against Canada

The Prime Minister said supporters will be ‘flying the flag, putting the bunting out and coming together as one’.

Sport

4 w. ago PM condemns ‘politics of predatory grievance’ in rallying cry to centre

Sir Keir Starmer said allies must directly confront the ‘lies’ being told about their countries.

Politics