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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with economy representatives in central London on Saturday as part of a campaign event in the build-up to the July 4 general election. (Benjamin Cremel / Associated Press) The chief data officer of Britain’s Conservative Party has taken a leave of absence, British media reported Sunday, following growing allegations that … Read more

A crowd demonstrates Saturday night in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government and calls for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group. (Leo Correa / Associated Press) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday that there had been a “dramatic drop” in … Read more

“This is a gag law. It’s a federal gag law,” said Saskatchewan Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says Bill C-59, which passed through the Senate and was given Royal Assent on Thursday, is censorship against the oil and gas industryPhoto by Heywood Yu /The Canadian Press files Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calls … Read more

A supporter attends the Movement for Socialism or MAS party convention to elect a new leader to replace former President Evo Morales in El Alto, Bolivia, in May. (Juan Karita / Associated Press) Protesters streamed into Bolivia’s capital, throats hoarse from chanting and feet blistered from a week of walking along the national highway. The … Read more

A charred car and the remains of the Swiss Chalet Hotel are shown after it was destroyed by the South Fork fire in the mountain village of Ruidoso, N.M., on Saturday. (Andres Leighton / Associated Press) Federal authorities offered a reward for information about those responsible for igniting a pair of New Mexico wildfires that … Read more

Fighters from the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah carry out a training exercise in southern Lebanon in May 2023. (Hassan Ammar / Associated Press) Thousands of fighters from Iran-backed groups in the Middle East are ready to come to Lebanon to join with the militant Hezbollah group in its battle with Israel if the simmering conflict … Read more

The human rights commission said the complaint was frivolous since it did not establish a connection between Privy Council Office policies and William Miller’s inability to win promotions The human rights commission declined to pursue the complaint filed by William Miller, who has since left the public service.Photo by Vladstudioraw /Getty Images/iStockphoto A federal public … Read more

Some of the world’s big challenges get a lot of attention. Climate change, war and immigration are constantly in the news and receive large funding from states and private philanthropies. Other significant problems like tuberculosis and nutrition receive less airtime and awareness, but count among major global priorities, with funding allocated.  Even the aptly named … Read more

Gotham’s budget might be late, with City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams warning last week that she and Mayor Adams (no relation) will miss this Sunday’s fiscal-year deadline. But the timing of the budget is less important than the substance. The council and the mayor are arguing over tidbits while missing the big chunk of spending … Read more

Bumpin’ along. Hailey Bieber flaunted her growing baby bump in a black lace jumpsuit while walking to dinner in New York City with her husband, Justin Bieber, on Saturday. The Rhode founder arrived in the Big Apple in style, wearing the translucent fit under an oversized leather coat. 9Hailey Bieber showed off her baby bump … Read more