9 h. ago What we know about Andrew Scheer, newly elected interim opposition leader of the Conservative Party

He was leader of the party and the opposition from 2017 to 2020, but this stint will likely end by September as Pierre Poilievre is set to return

Politics

9 h. ago What we know about Andrew Scheer, Conservatives’ pick for interim opposition leader

He was leader of the party and the opposition from 2017 to 2020, but this stint will likely end by September as Pierre Poilievre is set to return

Politics

15 h. ago Czech Court Delays $18 Billion Korean Nuclear Energy Project

The Czech Republic announced a delay of a South Korean nuclear-energy project worth more than $18 billion after a lawsuit by Electricite de France SA temporarily blocked the signing of the construction contract.

Economics

18 h. ago South Korean officials express confidence about Czech nuclear deal after court puts it on hold

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean officials on Wednesday downplayed a Czech court’s decision to put on hold an $18 billion project for South Korea to build two nuclear reactors in the country, describing it as a temporary setback and expressing confidence that the deal will eventually proceed. A South Korean consortium led by […]

Science

29 h. ago Manitoba Tories say bill to protect gender expression could infringe on free speech

Manitoba's Opposition leader says he is hoping for changes to a bill that would add gender expression to the province's human rights code.

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29 h. ago Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader

OTTAWA — The Conservative caucus has chosen Saskatchewan MP-elect Andrew Scheer as the interim Opposition leader in the House of Commons to lead the party in Parliament during the spring sitting. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost his re-election bid to represent the riding of Carleton on April 28, and cannot serve as the Opposition leader […]

Politics

50 h. ago New Manitoba Tory leader says sorry for campaign ads on landfill search

Manitoba's new Opposition leader apologized for election advertisements the PC party ran in the last election that promoted their decision to not search a landfill for remains.

Politics

57 h. ago Terry Newman: Pierre Poilievre won the right to stay on as leader

He changed the policy conversation for the better, and no opposition leader could have won in Trump-dominated election

Politics

6 d. ago After election loss, Poilievre likely to lose his home. What to know about Stornoway, residence of Canada’s leader of the Opposition

The house was built in 1913 by grocer Ascanio Joseph Major and designed by architect Alan Keefer. It was one of the first large, permanent residences in the area

Politics

1 week ago North Korea confirms dispatch of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has confirmed for the first time that it has dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. U.S., South Korean and Ukraine intelligence officials have said North Korea last fall sent about 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia. But North Korea hadn’t until Monday confirmed its troops’ movements. North […]

Economics

1 week ago Former South Korean President Moon calls his bribery indictment ‘unjust’

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Friday called his indictment on bribery charges “unjust,” accusing prosecutors of abusing their power in what he called a politically motivated investigation. Moon’s comments came a day after prosecutors in the southern city of Jeonju announced his indictment over allegations that a budget […]

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2 w. ago Opposition Leader Dutton Narrowly Won Third Australia Election Debate, TV Panel Says

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton emerged the narrow winner in a heated third debate with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, according to a panel of political experts, as early voting began in Australia’s elections.

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2 w. ago Tariffs Risk Higher Costs at New US Nuclear Plant, Says Builder

US tariffs could drive up the costs for a planned nuclear power project in Michigan and result in higher electricity prices for consumers, says the South Korean firm building the plant.

Economics

3 w. ago Four journalists accused of working for Kremlin foe Navalny convicted of extremism

MOSCOW — A Russian court convicted four journalists of extremism Tuesday for working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny and sentenced them to 5 1/2 years in prison each. Antonina Favorskaya, Kostantin Gabov, Sergey Karelin and Artyom Kriger were found guilty of involvement with a group that had been […]

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3 w. ago Premier Smith resists calls from NDP to pull lawyers from health probe process

The Opposition NDP’s leader in the legislature, Christina Gray, said Monday the policy suggests a coverup is afoot

Science

3 w. ago Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton confirmed on Friday that his family home had been the target of an alleged bomb plot, but said concerns for his personal safety did not restrict his election campaigning. Dutton is campaigning to replace Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at elections on May 3. Both leaders are […]

Politics

3 w. ago South Korean opposition leader Lee opens presidential bid following Yoon’s ouster

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, widely seen as the front-runner in a presidential by-election triggered by the removal of Yoon Suk Yeol last week, announced his presidential bid Thursday, vowing to heal a starkly divided nation through economic growth. Lee, who narrowly lost the 2022 election to Yoon, led […]

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last month South Korea Eyes Boosting Energy Imports to Cut Surplus With US

A top South Korean trade official said the government is reviewing multiple packages to present to the Trump administration as it seeks to reduce a trade surplus with the US in a bid to negotiate a lower tariff rate.

Economics