Louise Penny’s new novel explores a sinister plot to make Canada the 51st state — but she’s keen to point out that she wrote it before Donald Trump was re-elected as U.S. president. She spoke with Matt Galloway live on stage at the Haskell Free Library, right on the U.S.-Canada border. CBC | World News
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‘We made the impossible possible,’ says Curaçao player heading to World Cup
The tiny Caribbean country of Curaçao, with a population of slightly less than 160,000, has become the smallest country ever to qualify for the World Cup. Kenji Gorré, one of their players, says making it to soccer’s most watched tournament is ‘life-changing.’ CBC | World News
Read More »More than 300 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted by gunmen
A total of 303 schoolchildren and 12 teachers were abducted by gunmen during an attack on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Saturday, updating an earlier tally of 215 schoolchildren. CBC | World News
Read More »Thousands back huge London Underground change inspired by Japan and Mexico
A petition has been started to bring a change to the Tube, similar to in other countries. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »‘Transcends incompetence’: Critics blast COP30 compromise deal that omits mention of fossil fuels
Brazil’s COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it. CBC | World News
Read More »Princess Kate launches new exciting project with £100k funding
Princess Catherine’s Centre for Early Childhood will be funding an exciting new project. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Panic in Russia as residents sell up and flee war torn island loved by Putin
The peninsula has always been a favourite holiday destination for Russians – both during the Soviet period and after its demise. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Canada joins world leaders saying Trump’s plan to end war in Ukraine needs ‘additional work’
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Read More »Putin disaster as ‘close ally’ takes revenge on Russia by selling fighter jets to Ukraine
Far from trying to mend his fences with Putin, it appears that Aliyev is doing everything he can to antagonise his Russian counterpart. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »The beautiful market town 22 minutes from London where houses are £150k cheaper
This town offers a rare blend of countryside charm and direct Tube access to London, with homes around £150,000 cheaper than the capital. Daily Express :: News Feed
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