3 h. ago China’s CICC Eyes Middle East, Southeast Asia in Global Push

China International Capital Corp., one of the nation’s largest brokerages, is seeking to tap growing demand for cross-border financial services in the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia as the firm pushes its global expansion.

Other

3 h. ago Community rallies to support young Lethbridge girl awaiting heart surgery

Elizabeth Hoyt, an active 11-year-old, was recently diagnosed with a congenital heart defect – a condition usually caught at birth. Lethbridge businesses are rallying to help.

Culture

4 h. ago L'électricité revient progressivement en Espagne et au Portugal

Le courant a été rétabli à plus de 60% en Espagne, près de 12 heures après la panne.

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4 h. ago Poutine annonce une trêve de trois jours début mai en Ukraine

Pour Volodymyr Zelensky, il s’agit une « tentative de manipulation » du Kremlin, qui a évoqué « des raisons humanitaires ».

Politics

5 h. ago Spain Faces a ‘Long Night’ as Blackout Drags On With No Answers

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez warned the nation will face a “long night ahead,” as the worst blackout to hit Europe in over a decade headed for the 12-hour mark with no indication of when power would be fully restored or what caused the blackout.

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6 h. ago Why Restarting a Power Grid After Massive Collapse Is So Hard

It’s a worst case scenario that grid operators plan for but hope never to encounter. After one of the worst blackouts in Europe in more than a decade, electricity grid operators in Spain and Portugal are trying to get networks back up and running from the ground up.

Culture

7 h. ago These are the economic challenges Canada’s next Prime Minister must tackle first

Trump and trade, resource development, government debt and economic growth the top issues awaiting the next PM

Politics

7 h. ago Rystad Cuts US Shale Oil Growth View on Tariffs, Lower Prices

Oil industry consultant Rystad Energy has slashed its estimate for US onshore crude growth by more than half for this year, amid lower commodity prices and higher costs brought on by President Donald Trump’s global trade war.

Economics

8 h. ago Airbnb domestic searches surge 20% as Canadians avoid U.S. travel

Recent surge in patriotism is reshaping travel intentions this year

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8 h. ago Opinion: Want a more resilient Canadian economy? Double down on democratic employee ownership

Opinion: Canada is facing an unprecedented threat from an unpredictable and hostile U.S. administration. We need to do something new and different — fast

Other

10 h. ago NIQ announces global data collaboration with The Trade Desk to enhance audience targeting

The Trade Desk is the first global technology platform to integrate new-to-market audiences LOS ANGELES — NIQ, a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced a strategic global collaboration with The Trade Desk, a global leader in advertising technology. The collaboration will integrate NIQ’s consumer intelligence and global insights on shopping behaviors into The Trade Desk’s […]

Economics

10 h. ago Global military spending surges as Europe tackles Russian threat

All 32 NATO members increased their military expenditure in 2024, with 18 spending at least two per cent of their GDP

Economics

10 h. ago Toronto gynecologist under scrutiny for disinfection of tools resigns from college

A gynecologist has resigned from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario after TPH told patients that instruments were not properly cleaned or disinfected at her clinic. 

Other

10 h. ago Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP

MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead. Sylvain will oversee the sector’s continued growth and presence through streamlined international efforts. With over 26 years of experience and […]

Society

11 h. ago Jumio Recognized for Cutting Edge Fraud Prevention in 13th Annual Global InfoSec Awards

Award highlights Jumio’s pivotal role in combating identity fraud and advancing digital trust in the face of growing cyber threats SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jumio, the leading provider of automated, AI-driven biometric identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, today announced its recognition as a Cutting Edge Fraud Prevention Solution by Cyber Defense Magazine as part […]

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11 h. ago Saviynt Named Market Leader in PAM at Global InfoSec Awards 2025

The company is recognized for redefining enterprise-level identity security with cloud-native, identity-first Privileged Access Management SAN FRANCISCO — S aviynt, the cloud-native identity security leader, has been named Market Leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM) by Cyber Defense Magazine at the 13th Annual Global InfoSec Awards, presented during RSA Conference 2025. This prestigious recognition follows […]

Politics

12 h. ago Une coupure de courant «massive» touche «toute la péninsule ibérique»

Le courant a été rétabli dans plusieurs zones. Une partie du sud de la France a aussi été brièvement affectée.

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13 h. ago US Urges Eastern Europe to Split From EU Energy Transition Aims

The US wants central and eastern European countries to join its path of “energy freedom” instead of following the wider region’s transition to a net zero economy, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in Warsaw.

Economics

13 h. ago Poilievre hits at Trump after he wishes luck to the ‘great people of Canada’ on Election Day

'Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free'

Politics

14 h. ago Une coupure de courant « massive » touche « toute la péninsule ibérique »

Une partie du sud de la France a aussi été brièvement affectée.

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