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Ukraine is putting pressure on Russia. So why is the country's defence minister being ousted now? -- Briar Stewart -- News

Mykhailo Fedorov was Ukraine’s fourth defence minister to serve in the role since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of the country, but the first whose ouster has led to public backlash.

CBC News - World - 16 minutes ago

Carney says Gordie Howe bridge tolls won't be split with U.S. until $6.4B debt is repaid - Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Gordie Howe International Bridge tolls won't be split with the United States until the $6.4 billion of Canadian investment is repaid. However, Carney did clarify that the agreement is to split net revenues with the U.S. side for 15 years. Canada - Windsor - | 3 hours ago

Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed that Gordie Howe International Bridge tolls won't be split with the United States until the $6.4 billion of Canadian investment is repaid. However, Carney did clarify that the agreement is to split net revenues with the U.S. side for 15 years.

CBC News - Politics - 16 minutes ago

Ukraine protests erupt over ouster of defense minister

Protests have erupted across Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a major government reshuffle. What could the move mean for Ukraine's military and defense strategy?

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

CBC Investigates -- Minister of Public Safety fights to keep accused murderer and alleged Bishnoi gangster in custody -- Canada -- - -- British Columbia -- July 16

Lawyers for the Minister of Public Safety will be in Federal Court Friday trying to keep an alleged senior Bishnoi gang member who faces a murder charge in India in custody at an immigration detention facility while he fights the government's efforts to deport him.

CBC News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Ukrainians protest against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shook up his wartime government, drawing thousands into the streets Thursday across Ukraine to protest the ouster of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov is seen as an innovator of the country’s successful drone technology, but clashed with the traditional military establishment.

The Globe and Mail - World - 2 hours ago

Zelensky's sacking defense minister triggers nationwide protests (VIDEO)

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Kiev and other cities, demanding Vladimir Zelensky bring Mikhail Fedorov back

Russia Today - US News - 2 hours ago

'No good way' to build major projects without First Nations partnership, natural resource minister tells AFN

Canada’s minister of energy and natural resources told a room of chiefs on Thursday that in his mind “there is no good way to build major projects without First Nations partnership and leadership.”

CTV News - Politics - 3 hours ago

Zelensky sparks outrage and protests after firing popular defense minister

At least 16 people killed across Ukraine in two days of Russian attacks

Independent UK - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Hormuz - US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. 15/07/2026

US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews - World - 4 hours ago

Rare protests in Kyiv over dismissal of defence minister

Rare protests erupted in central Kyiv over Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s dismissal of defence minister.

Aljazeera - World - 4 hours ago

Zelenskyy appoints security service chief as acting defense minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Thursday he had appointed Yevgeniy Khmara, the acting head of ⁠the country's security service, as...

Daily Sabah - World - 4 hours ago

Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine

A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.

BBC News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Zelenskiy's government plunged into turmoil by defence minister's firing

Mykhailo Fedorov’s six months in office coincided with a dramatic improvement in Ukraine’s position on the battlefield

Irish Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Protests in Ukraine over Zelensky's ouster of popular defence minister

Mykhailo Fedorov is considered to be a vigorous modernizer whose technological expertise is credited in part with improving Ukraine’s military performance

The Globe and Mail - World - 5 hours ago

Ukrainians protest Zelensky's ouster of his popular defense minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shook up his wartime government, drawing hundreds of Ukrainians into the streets to protest the dismissal of his youthful defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov

Los Angeles Times - US News - 7 hours ago

Zelensky Removed His Popular Defense Minister In an Unexpected Reshuffle. Ukrainians Took The Street To Protest

Ukrainians took the streets to protest the removal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, part of a larger government reshuffle.

International Business Times - World - 7 hours ago

Israeli ministers taunt England and revel in Argentina's World Cup win

Senior politicians, including UK-sanctioned Smotrich and Ben Gvir, use Argentina’s semi-final victory to mock Britain

Middle East Eye - World - 7 hours ago

Turkish minister underlines new law aims to save children from crime

Family and Social Services Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş stressed that a new draft bill on juvenile crime primarily aims to prevent children from...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 hours ago

Protests in Ukraine over removal of Defense Minister Fedorov

ALBAWABA - Large protests have erupted in several cities in Ukraine after Zelenskyy reshuffled his government; removing popular Defense Minister Mykhail

Albawaba - World - 9 hours ago

Turkish minister says transparency mandatory for NGOs amid Ahbap probe

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said no civil society organization is exempt from legal oversight regarding the Ahbap investigation and reaffirmed...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 10 hours ago

Video - 1:33 - Video - Andy Burnham: the next U.K. prime minister - July 15

Andy Burnham is about to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom. But what do we know about him?

CBC News - World - 11 hours ago

Ukraine's parliament approves Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi as new prime minister in major government reshuffle

Ukraine's parliament approves Naftogaz CEO Serhii Koretskyi as new prime minister in major government reshuffle.

Bay to Bay News - World - 11 hours ago

Ukrainians protest after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up

The move sparked some to call for a peaceful protest and comes shortly after Ukraine's parliament accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko.

CNBC - Politics - 12 hours ago

Canada and U.S. will share 'net proceeds' from Gordie Howe bridge: finance minister

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada and the U.S. will share proceeds 'net of the expenses of the cost of capital' for the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Ontario with Michigan. Champagne called the opening of the bridge set for July 27 a 'win-win' for the two countries.

CBC News - Politics - 20 hours ago

Why the finance minister says he's 'confident' about the economy

The federal and provincial finance ministers met in Prince Edward Island on Wednesday, the same day the Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, predicting the economy would rebound. Federal Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne speaks to Power & Politics from Charlottetown about the direction he believes the Canadian economy is heading and why Wednesday's meeting was one of 'unity, urgency and understanding.'

CBC News - Politics - 23 hours ago

James Moore: Prime Minister Carney's bold steps towards reconciliation with Alberta

In his latest column, former cabinet minister James Moore says Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent visit to the Calgary Stampede highlighted efforts to mend relations with Alberta, contrasting sharply with the previous Trudeau administration.

CTV News - Politics - 1 day ago

Large wildfire south of Paris may have been deliberately set, says France's interior minister

France’s Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez, has stated that a large wildfire burning south of Paris may have been started deliberately. The fire, located in the Fontainebleau forest, covers roughly eight square kilometers and has forced the closure of a nearby highway in both directions. Two firefighting Canadair planes have been redeployed from the country’s south to help tackle the blaze.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

Trump says Gulf states will invest 'billions' in U.S. during meeting with Iraq's prime minister

Following backlash over his plans to toll the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said Gulf states would invest a ‘tremendous’ amount of money in the United States as he met with Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

CBC News - World - 2 days ago

Hands off our VPNs, privacy groups tell UK ministers

Mozilla, Proton, Tor warn ministers that targeting the tech risks creating more problems than it solves

Register UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Man arrested on suspicion of murdering ex-UK minister Ann Widdecombe

Police say that there is no evidence that the death of Widdecombe, 78, a well-known conservative figure in the UK, was politically motivated.

SBS - World - 5 days ago

The UK public is not shy to call out genocide. Will the new prime minister join them?

New opinion poll shows most Britons oppose Israeli actions in Gaza, while their leaders equivocate and fail to take concrete measures

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Canada's AI minister to Big Tech: 'We Won't be a Digital Colony'

Evan Solomon is Canada’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 9 days ago

The next UK prime minister's North Sea oil test

Andy Burnham could face an early test over North Sea oil drilling as energy shocks revive the UK energy security debate.

CNBC - Business - 15 days ago

The decline of willow trees is putting livelihoods and manufacturing units in Indian-administered Kashmir at risk.

Willow trees are the backbone of Kashmir's famed cricket bat industry. But the shrinking supplies of willow wood are putting livelihoods and manufacturing units in the valley at risk.

Deutsche Welle - Sports - 22 days ago

Italian Prime Minister Meloni reveals she quit smoking

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that she had given up smoking during an informal conversation among world leaders at the G-7 summit...

Daily Sabah - World - 29 days ago

Social media ban for children 'no silver bullet', minister says

Technology firms have hit back over the plan to ban under-16s from social media.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Irish social media ban for children would be 'embarrassing' for EU – minister

Patrick O’Donovan said it would be embarrassing for the EU if Ireland introduced a ban because of a lack of progress at EU level.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Belfast riots: Why UK mobs see racial violence as 'national defence'

For years, politicians and media have encouraged people to view migrants as invaders, and Muslims as a problem to be managed

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Starmer set to announce social media ban as ministers pledge screentime advice

A separate consultation will lead to guidance for parents on when a child should get a smartphone and how long under-16s should spend online.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Workforce participation has reached 61.5%, while unemployment remains at a historic low of 2.2%, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova has said

Russia’s employment rate climbed to a record high of 61.5%, but officials warn of labor shortages, low productivity and workforce pressures

Russia Today - Business - 1 month ago

GCHQ draws up plans for world-first national AI cyber defence system

It is hoped the shield will make the chance of major hacks such as the attack that targeted Jaguar Land Rover dramatically less likely.

Evening Standard - Technology - 1 month ago

Outrage After Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke Next To Japan's Prime Minister

President Donald Trump's meeting with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House is causing stir after Trump's Pearl Harbor joke.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago