30 m. ago Judge says U.S. government may have ’acted in bad faith’ as he weighs contempt over deportation order

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that the Trump administration may have “acted in bad faith” by trying to rush Venezuelan migrants out of the country before a court could block their deportations to El Salvador. U.S. District Judge Jeb Boasberg in Washington pressed a Justice Department lawyer to explain the government’s actions […]

Politics

3 h. ago Alberta justice minister seeks review after new trial ordered for man convicted of 1987 murder

In a court document filed last week on behalf of Justice Minister Mickey Amery, a lawyer said Arif Virani provided no reasons as to why a new trial is warranted.

Events

5 h. ago Prosecutors want Young Thug in prison over viral post that sparked backlash

ATLANTA — Prosecutors in Atlanta are asking a judge to revoke Young Thug’s probation and send him to prison because of his viral post that sparked an online backlash against the district attorney’s office. The Grammy-winning rapper pleaded guilty in October to gang, drug and gun charges and was released from jail. However, Fulton County […]

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10 h. ago London lawyer blasts legal group for nixing entrepreneur's speech

A London human rights lawyer has joined the chorus of critics opposing a legal group’s decision to cancel an address by a Syrian-born entrepreneur because of his social media posts.

Economics

16 h. ago Journalists in Haiti defy bullets and censorship to cover unprecedented violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Jean-Jacques Asperges once relished returning home after a long day working at a radio station in one of the world’s most dangerous places for journalists. He had a roof and four walls for protection, but gang violence forced him and his family to flee their home twice. Now, Asperges, 58, his […]

Events

19 h. ago Haiti police trade gunfire with protesters as thousands rally against gang violence

The whizzing bullets caused the crowd to flee in panic, with shoes, caps and sunglasses left strewn on the street

Events

29 h. ago Leader of violent Ecuadorian drug gang indicted in New York City

NEW YORK — The leader of a violent Ecuadorian gang has been indicted in New York City on charges he imported thousands of pounds of cocaine into the United States, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar has led Los Choneros and its “network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers” since at least […]

Politics

32 h. ago Trump officials admit ‘administrative error’ in deporting suspected MS

In their filing, U.S. lawyers cited several other reasons why they oppose his return

Politics

53 h. ago Trump administration admits man deported to El Salvador ‘in error’

Lawyers for the man, Kilmer Abrego-Garcia, in a separate filing said he is not a member of the MS-13 gang and demanded his immediate return to the United States.

Politics

59 h. ago Trump’s Tariff Upheaval Sparks Frenzy of Work for Trade Lawyers

Manufacturers and suppliers are bound by more than simple supply and demand. There are contracts, rules, laws, arbitration clauses and myriad other legal stipulations that smooth the flow of commerce.

Economics

60 h. ago ‘Deported, detained, imprisoned’: Quebec parents want school trip to U.S. cancelled

The mother and some other parents argue the trip should be cancelled because the political climate in the U.S. makes it unsafe, and points to what has happened to some visitors.

Society

66 h. ago Nearly Three Quarters of Canadians Are Concerned About the Impacts of Tariffs: Spring Financial Survey

New survey reveals Canadians’ concerns and changing shopping habits resulting from tariffs VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A new survey released today by Spring Financial, a fintech company simplifying the lending process for everyday Canadians, reveals growing concerns and confusion around the US tariffs. According to the survey, nearly three quarters (74%) of Canadians say the […]

Economics

2 d. ago APEGA Science Olympics Coming to the Butterdome Saturday, April 5

Edmonton, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Media are invited to join students in grades 1–12 from Edmonton and surrounding areas as they compete in the 2025 APEGA Science Olympics on Saturday, April 5. This science-packed event offers students the opportunity to put their creativity and problem-solving to the test, turning everyday objects into engineering […]

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3 d. ago Ontario Hudson's Bay locations that were to remain open might have to close

An Ontario judge's recent decision has raised doubts over the fate of Hudson's Bay stores in the province, including those that were set to remain open, and increases the chance that lenders might seek to push the company into receivership.Justice Peter Osborne of the Superior Court of Justice has rejected a restructuring agreement proposed by the department store’s major lenders, signaling the potential for even further financial turmoil.On Saturday, Justice Osborne issued a written ruling stating that the proposed restructuring plan was "neither necessary nor appropriate at this time." The plan had been put forward in an effort to maximize liquidation proceeds and recover some of the millions owed to Hudson's Bay's senior lenders — Bank of America, Pathlight Capital, and Restore Capital — while also providing room for the company to restructure.During a Thursday hearing, lawyers for landlords opposed the restructuring agreement that was initiated by the...

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3 d. ago Florida killer Michael Tanzi is too obese to execute, lawyers claim

The defence says lethal injection complications are likely to ensue if the corpulent killer is put to death

Events

3 d. ago Larry Fink Vows to Unlock Private Investments for the Masses

BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink pledged to open up private markets to millions of everyday investors, not just the wealthy few, contending individuals should share more of the gains from economic growth.

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5 d. ago Le rapatriement du caïd Dave «Pic» Turmel au Québec après ses 610 jours en cavale fait saliver ses nombreux ennemis

Le leader du gang BFM, qui a été capturé en Italie après une cavale de 610 jours, fait l’objet d’un contrat de meurtre d’une valeur de 500 000$.

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5 d. ago Canadian company bypasses UN agency and seeks U.S. approval to start deep

If the U.S. government granted Vancouver's Metals Company permission to mine in international waters 'it would be a major breach of international law,' said one lawyer

Economics

5 d. ago Quebec gang leader, Canada’s most wanted fugitive, arrested in Rome hideout

Dave (Pik) Turmel is the accused head of the Quebec's Blood Family Mafia, who had a bloody turf war against the Hells Angels, involving torture, amputations and killings

Politics

5 d. ago Canada’s most wanted: Quebec street gang leader arrested in Rome hideout

MONTREAL — Canada’s most wanted fugitive has been arrested in Italy after more than 600 days at large and now faces extradition to stand trial, Quebec City police said Friday. Dave (Pik) Turmel, alleged by police to be the head of the Quebec street gang Blood Family Mafia, was arrested in Rome early Thursday after […]

Politics