53 m. ago EU Frets Over US Demands in Trade Talks It Sees as Unbalanced

The US is demanding the European Union make what the bloc’s officials see as unbalanced, unilateral concessions as part of ongoing trade talks, setting up a tough decision over whether to move ahead with countermeasures if the terms of any deal don’t improve.

Economics

61 m. ago Israel hits Iranian nuclear research facility, says long campaign possible

Smoke could be seen rising from an area near a mountain in Isfahan, where a local official said Israel had attacked the nuclear research facility in two waves.

Science

63 m. ago Ukraine Amasses $43 Billion for Defense Industry, Zelenskiy Says

Ukraine has accumulated $43 billion for its defence industry so far this year between local funding and aid from allies, using it to ramp up the production and purchase of drones, artillery and other weaponry, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Politics

2 h. ago Last: South African wine industry coming of age despite 1600s' origins

South Africa and its wines are classified as new world, but considering the history of their industry, which dates to the 17th century, it’s the oldest of the new, if that makes sense. Things really began with the arrival of the French Huguenots in the late 1600s, fleeing religious persecution in France, and their arrival […]

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2 h. ago Opinion: To build Alberta, we must protect our innovation funding

As the federal government looks to fast-track nation-building projects and critical infrastructure, Alberta’s experience and technical expertise in advancing major projects that balance decarbonization and economic development must be leveraged. Even more notably, Alberta is actually one of the best places to dream up new ways of developing Canada sustainably. But the province must maintain […]

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2 h. ago Opinion: Cynicism masquerades as insight, but at heart, it’s a defence of disengagement

Rick Bell’s recent column (G7 protest in Calgary: One hell of a goat rodeo on the streets, June 15) is a classic entry in a long-standing tradition: the takedown of public expression of discontent. Whether it’s community members gathering at city hall to protect an urban wild space they’ve come to know as a commons, […]

Events

2 h. ago Opinion: India relations are complicated; but remembering the dead is not 

As we approach the 40th anniversary of Canada’s worst mass-casualty event — an act of domestic terrorism — families of the victims must contend not only with their loss but also the pain of abandonment by this country. As illustrated by the Angus Reid Institute two years ago, nine out of 10 Canadians know little […]

Events

3 h. ago Where the Canadian dollar and oil prices are headed: FP video

Watch: Plus, is the Group of Seven outdated? And this summer's blockbuster hits

Economics

3 h. ago What we know about yawning, from why we do it to why it’s contagious

New research shows contagious yawning is not only common in other species, and can happen between species, it can even be caused by a robot

Other

4 h. ago The week in stocks: Empire, Algoma Steel, and why the case for the trade in war ‘keeps getting stronger’

Here's a breakdown of the most interesting developments in this week's world of investing

Economics

4 h. ago Saturday's letters: Smith should trust frontline staff on vaccines

Re. “Province localizes hospital controls, axes AHS zones,” June 19 The premier, in a video address, said she believes local health-care leadership should have the flexibility to respond, the freedom to adapt and the authority to act and that people closest to the problem should have the power to fix it. She says when you […]

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4 h. ago Opinion: Canada has put up with Khalistani terrorists for long enough

Ujjal Dosanjh and Joe Adam George: Harbouring members of an extremist movement has degraded our national security and made our streets less safe

Other

4 h. ago Conrad Black: Israel is delivering a lethal blow to global terrorism

Eliminating Hamas and keeping Iran from developing nuclear arms is honourable work

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4 h. ago What the world is getting wrong on Israel: An interview with Natasha Hausdorff

Opinion: 'So much misreporting is happening,' the U.K. lawyer tells the Post. Also: Mark Carney is undermining international law, she says

Other

4 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Key Central Banks Hold on Rates

Central bankers in the US, UK and Japan held the line on interest rates this week as officials attempt to gauge the impact of tariffs, uncertainty about economic activity and war in the Middle East.

Culture

5 h. ago L’échouement d’un paquebot à l’île d’Orléans qui a marqué l’imaginaire collectif

Il y a 75 ans, l’un des fleurons de la flotte de la compagnie Cunard, le RMS Franconia, venait s’échouer sur la pointe ouest de l’île d’Orléans

Other

6 h. ago Pellerin: Too much garbage? One man's trash is another man's treasure

The City of Ottawa has shied away from any meaningful action to deal with its rapidly filling dump. Time to talk someone into taking it off our hands.

Other

8 h. ago These are the players Edmonton Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman should keep and kick

It is decision time. While the Edmonton players and their fans spend time dealing with the emotions of consecutive losses in The Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers General Manager’s job is instead to forge ahead immediately. Stan Bowman has already signaled that his job is to keep this club in the running for Lord Stanley’s […]

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9 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Portobello mushrooms make great summer veggie burgers

Portobello mushrooms are a popular variety of mushroom, known for their dense texture, great flavour and their size.

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10 h. ago How Senate Republicans want to change the tax breaks in Trump’s big bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate Republicans are taking slightly different approaches when it comes to the tax cuts that lawmakers are looking to include in their massive tax and spending cuts bill. Republicans in the two chambers don’t agree on the size of a deduction for state and local taxes. And they are at […]

Economics