40 m. ago China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday. Uncertainty over tariffs on exports to the United States is still looming over the world’s second-largest economy after President Donald Trump extended a pause in sharp hikes […]

Economics

8 h. ago When brands get big: Thomas Müller more than a playing addition for Whitecaps

Patrick Johnston: Thomas Müller is a massive star in Germany. That we know. Did you know he's a massive star in China, too?

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9 h. ago Ian Cooper: I’m an entertainment lawyer. TIFF’s defence of Hamas copyright is bunk

Copyright treaties do not include Gaza

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10 h. ago Wildfire near Port Alberni now more than 3,400 hectares as smoke blankets region

There are 64 firefighting personnel currently battling the Mount Underwood wildfire, along with five helicopters, structure protection crews and a heavy equipment strike team.

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11 h. ago Russia Plans to Extend Gasoline Export Ban Amid Drone Attacks

Russia plans to extend its ban on gasoline exports from fuel producers through September to ensure domestic supplies as Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt major refineries.

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12 h. ago Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.

While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false reports about quiet deals with other countries have begun to fill the void. Recently, unfounded claims have spread online that Canada has slashed potato exports to the United States in response to tariffs, and struck a $1.6 billion trade deal […]

Economics

12 h. ago La mascotte des Nuggets poursuit le propriétaire de l’équipe

Rocky le lion de montagne a intenté une poursuite envers le propriétaire de l’équipe en raison d’un licenciement illégal.

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13 h. ago Beijing’s first World Humanoid Robot Games opens with street dance, martial arts and music

Humanoid robots hip-hop danced, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening. The competition begins Friday with more than 500 humanoid robots in 280 teams from 16 countries, including the U.S., Germany and Japan, competing in sports including […]

Culture

15 h. ago Des ONG dénoncent une loi israélienne les empêchant d’intervenir à Gaza

Une lettre signée par plus de 100 ONG argue qu’au moins 60 demandes d’aide ont été rejetées en juillet.

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16 h. ago ZenaTech Signs Offer to Acquire a Flight School Enabling Complex BVLOS Missions and Potential Drone as a Service (DaaS) US Government and Military Contracts

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that it has signed an offer to acquire a Florida-based FAA (Federal Aviation […]

Society

16 h. ago Israel Set to Expand in West Bank to ‘Bury’ Palestinian State

Israel plans to expand settlements into an area of the West Bank that would effectively bisect the enclave — a move its finance minister said “buries the idea of a Palestinian state.”

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19 h. ago Jesse Kline: Hamas cheers recognizing ‘Palestine’ but only if there is no Israel

Hamas has made it clear that it will not step aside or disarm until it has achieved its genocidal goal of wiping Israel off the map

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25 h. ago India Refiner Nayara Resorts to Transferring Fuel Exports at Sea

One of the first cargoes shipped by Nayara Energy Ltd. after it was hit by EU sanctions has been transferred to another tanker at sea, evidence the Indian refiner is trying to keep exporting fuel.

Economics

27 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt sale of team, adding investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking magnate […]

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28 h. ago Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu urges ‘voluntary migration’

TEL AVIV — Israeli gunfire killed at least 25 people seeking aid in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials and witnesses said, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu again called for what he refers to as the voluntary migration of Palestinians from the war-ravaged territory. Netanyahu wants to realize U.S. President Donald Trump’s vision of relocating much […]

Events

30 h. ago Grok, l’assistant IA de Musk, brièvement suspendu de X après une nouvelle controverse sur Gaza

L’outil a déclaré qu’« Israël et les États-Unis commettaient un génocide à Gaza ».

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31 h. ago Irwin Cotler et des personnalités juives du Canada exhortent Israël de mettre fin à la guerre

Néthanyahou met en péril la paix locale et globale, selon l’ex-ministre et les milliers de signataires d’une lettre.

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35 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt the sale and keep the club in the family, adding new investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking […]

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35 h. ago Venture Global Confident It Will Win Other LNG Cases After Shell

Venture Global Inc., set to become the top US exporter of liquefied natural gas, is confident it will win the remaining arbitration cases on supply from its first plant in Louisiana after a victory over Shell Plc.

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35 h. ago Cops seek man accused of indecent acts in front of Oakville homes

Halton Regional Police cops are trying to identify a man accused of committing indecent acts while facing doorbell cameras in Oakville earlier this week.  Police said the suspect rang the doorbell of at least two homes on Monday on Pelee Blvd. When no one answered, cops alleged that he committed an indecent act while facing […]

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