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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at the Pentagon.Trump confirmed his plans Friday. Vice President JD Vance will attend the New York observance and other administration officials will go to the ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the White House said.This year…

More than 500 days after Bruce Erskine was referred for a hip replacement surgery consultation, he still hadn’t spoken to a surgeon. When his family doctor referred him in January 2025, he told Erskine the whole process should take about 18 months. Erskine, who lives in Halifax, has already passed that…

Published on 02/09/2026 – 14:31 GMT+2 The Dutch central bank (DNB) said on Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold stock out of the United States and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest.” The DNB said gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily than…

Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026Ballot counting is under way in a referendum in Guinea-Bissau that could significantly boost the presidency’s power.Citizens of the West African nation took to the polls on Sunday…

Brazil’s Gabriel Jesus transfers from Premier League champions Arsenal to La Liga holders Barcelona on deadline day.Published On 1 Sep 20261 Sep 2026Barcelona signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on Tuesday on a deal until 2029, after they were unable to pry Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.“Barcelona and Arsenal…

Like a fox trying to bring down a moose, Canada’s retaliation against the latest U.S. tariffs is a classic case of asymmetrical warfare.That’s because the U.S. economy is about 12 times larger than Canada’s, says economist Trevor Tombe.”It’s incredibly hard for a small country to move the needle in aggregate…

After a stop in the Netherlands to meet with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on a two-day visit to Britain, becoming the first EU leader to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Downing Street. The French President and Dutch Premier will…

Tunisia is facing another spell of extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 49.8 degrees Celsius (121.6 Fahrenheit) in the central city of Kairouan on August 27.The heat has coincided with electricity cuts and water shortages in parts of the country, while doctors have warned of mounting pressure on emergency departments.The electricity…

The leader of the Seneca Nation in upstate New York is criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” saying it violates a more than 225-year-old treaty and shows a “blatant disrespect” for the Indigenous people who gave it its name in the first place. Seneca…

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Bruce Banman announced Thursday that he is leaving the B.C. Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent, becoming the…

On 29 August, a majority of Icelanders rejected reopening EU accession talks, frozen since 2013, turning down what the government called a “now or never” moment. The result means no new negotiations with Brussels and no change to Iceland’s existing ties: full access to the single market and Schengen area…

Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who has won an Olympic gold medal along with three Vezina trophies as the…

EU defence ministers gather in Wicklow this morning to kick off a week of informal yet high-level gatherings, following a summer marked by a surge in security incidents across the continent. At centre-stage this morning is the expectation, as our correspondent Shona Murray reports from the ground in Ireland, that…