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Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada.
Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst
'You can't trust Russians' — Europe's Ukraine peacekeeping plans face one obvious hurdle
Strong statements made after a summit of European leaders in Paris on March 27 demonstrated two things — France and the U.K. are determined to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, but the plans are currently hostage to the whims of the Kremlin. "You cannot trust the Russians any further than you
Protests hit Tesla dealerships across the world in challenge to Elon Musk
From Australia to Europe and the US, demonstrators rallied against carmaker’s dismantling of US federal government
Ukraine launches new incursion into Russia’s Belgorod region
Le boycott: French customers shun McDonald’s, Coca Cola and Tesla to protest against Trump
France has been urged to shun Maga America as #BoycottUSA hashtag spreads, but teenagers say they can’t afford to join the action
Mysterious virus in Russia causes severe illness and bloody coughing
An unidentified virus has been reported in multiple regions of Russia, with patients exhibiting persistent high fever and severe coughing that includes the expectoration of blood. Russian media outlets, including the state agency RIA Novosti and independent channel SHOT, reported on the emergence of the illness this week. Despite rising concern, health authorities have not disclosed the number of cases or hospital admissions.
Verified Russian Deaths in Ukraine War Exceed 100K
The number of verified Russian troops killed in Ukraine has surpassed 100,000, more than three years after the Kremlin launched its full-scale invasion, according to an independent tally by the BBC’s Russian service and the Mediazona news website.
Danish foreign minister scolds Trump administration for its criticism of Denmark and Greenland
After Vance visit, Denmark tells US: Stop treating us like dirt
Hundreds of thousands protest in Turkey to defend democracy
The arrest of the mayor of Istanbul on March 19 sparked an unprecedented wave of protests across the country.
Global anti-Elon Musk protests planned at nearly 200 Tesla showroom locations
Tesla Takedown’s Global Day of Action will be the largest in a series of demonstrations that began after Trump term 2.0
Zelenskyy says no to any US minerals deal that might risk Ukraine’s EU bid
‘Nothing that could endanger … Ukraine’s accession to the EU can be accepted,” Ukrainian leader says.
Trump 'respected Canada's sovereignty' in call, says Carney
The US president described the talks as "extremely productive" and said the two leaders would meet after Canada holds elections.
Russian Il-20M Intercepted by German Jets After Violating NATO Airspace Near Rügen
A Russian reconnaissance plane entered NATO airspace on March 27, prompting German jets to identify and escort it back to Kaliningrad.
US warns French companies they must comply with Trump's diversity ban
Trump threatens Iran with "bad things" unless it accepts nuclear deal
Russia suffers ‘heavy losses’ in east Ukraine amid shaky limited ceasefire
The rival sides trade accusations of ceasefire violations while top Russian officials strive to discredit Zelenskyy.
Canada to spend up to $100M on new drones for navy warships
The Canadian military is preparing to spend up to $100 million to outfit the navy’s largest warships with new aerial drones capable of conducting long-range surveillance and targeting operations at sea.