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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland -- The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels. -- Europe

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From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips - Trump's impact on Canada -- The first year of Donald Trump's second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel. -- US & Canada

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'Europe won't be blackmailed,' Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats -- The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory. -- World

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Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US -- Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty. -- World

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US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters -- The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds -- The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover -- The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

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Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country -- Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi -- Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

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Half American, half Canadian: Take a ride in a car welded from two front ends -- The owner of this quirky vehicle says it gets a "lot of smiles per gallon" on the streets of Detroit.

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Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation -- Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

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Watch: Danes and Americans react to US threats against Greenland -- Concern and surprise in Copenhagen and the 'Danish Capital of America' as Trump doubles down on bid to bring Greenland under US control.

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Watch: Paraglider survives 500ft drop into ocean -- The man's powered paraglider malfunctioned causing him to crash into the water off the coast of Palm Beach County, Florida.

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Watch: Surveillance footage shows arson suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire -- A masked figure is caught on surveillance video inside pouring liquid before the blaze.

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Who are the frontrunners for the top Fed job? -- Donald Trump is due to name a new leader of the Federal Reserve at a tricky moment.

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Trump aims to keep everyone guessing over Iran action -- There were growing signs that US military action on Iran might be imminent, then the US president suddenly changed his tune.

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What is the Insurrection Act? -- Trump has threatened to invoke the law, which would allow him to use the military for law enforcement, to stop demonstrations in Minneapolis?

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Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whisky -- The UK-owned, Canadian-made whisky is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.

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Decision time for Trump on Iran but what does he ultimately want? -- As Iran's deadly crackdown on anti-government protests continues, the US president is considering how best to respond.

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Hispanic voters sent Trump back to power. Now some are souring -- After sending Trump to the White House in a historic shift, some Latinos feel he's not improving the economy.

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Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back -- The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.

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Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say -- The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News.

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US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE -- It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.

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When does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew? -- The first crewed Moon mission in 50 years could launch in February, ahead of a future lunar landing.

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Watch: Timelapse shows Nasa rocket's 12-hour journey to launch pad -- The 98m-tall Space Launch System moved at a top speed of 0.82 mph (1.3 km/h) over the 4-mile (6.5km) journey.

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Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission -- Final preparations now get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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