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Carney says in touch with Trump, Canada ready for 'fair' trade deal

Carney says in touch with Trump, Canada ready for 'fair' trade deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he had spoken to US President Donald Trump "in recent days" and Ottawa remains ready to reach a "fair" trade deal with Washington, despite escalating economic tensions.

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Latin America fact-check group asks Meta not to replace verification practice

Latin America fact-check group asks Meta not to replace verification practice

A Latin American fact-checking network on Thursday asked Meta not to replace the verification practice with Community Notes after the company said it was testing the crowdsourcing system in the region.

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Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere

Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere

A chilling new documentary about Israel's AI-powered mass killing of civilians in Gaza from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers received a 25-minute ovation at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.

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Seahawks' Darnold gets good news on hip injury: coach

Seahawks' Darnold gets good news on hip injury: coach

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold received good news Thursday about the right hip injury he suffered in a Seahawks NFL victory over New England, but a return timetable remains uncertain.

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Tag Markets Names Craig Lund Chief Executive Officer

Tag Markets Names Craig Lund Chief Executive Officer

The appointment brings a veteran of regulated digital-asset and brokerage businesses to a firm turning its focus from growth alone to the foundations that sustain it.

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Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future

Evasive Alonso teases reporters on his F1 future

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso teased reporters on the eve of his home Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday when asked if he had made a long-awaited decision on his future in Formula One.

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Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art

Ex-president Bush remembers 9/11 through exhibit of his art

Twenty-five years after the September 11, 2001 attacks that would define his presidency, George W. Bush, now an avid painter, is displaying 16 pieces of art inspired by the tragic events.

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What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge

What to know about Trump's $5,000 'dividend' pledge

President Donald Trump has promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections.

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F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit

F1 drivers expecting crashes, chaos at new Spanish GP circuit

Formula One drivers are expecting a weekend of crashes and chaos at the new Circuito de Madring as it hosts the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time.

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Leclerc concedes he 'went too far' in Hamilton Monza incident

Leclerc concedes he 'went too far' in Hamilton Monza incident

Charles Leclerc on Thursday conceded he was at fault when he clashed with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton during the opening lap at the Italian Grand Prix.

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