Carney Unveils Canada’s First Sovereign Wealth Fund

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the country's first-ever sovereign wealth fund, which he says will be used to finance major projects of national significance.

Mitch McCann reports:

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April 2026 set to be the second-warmest April on record for the ocean

Early estimates by the EU's top environmental observation centre suggest that April 2026 is on track to be the second-warmest April on record for the oceans.

The average sea temperature for this month is set to be 21.07 degrees Celsisus - after the April 2024 record of 21.1 degrees.

Ross Cullen reports.

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China vows countermeasures to EU Made in Europe plan

China has vowed to take countermeasures in response to the European Union’s efforts to boost the bloc’s competitiveness on the world stage.

The EU recently unveiled its “Made in Europe” initiative which Beijing describes as systemic discrimination.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Iran's FM Araghchi in Russia to meet Putin

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Russia to discuss  with President Vladimir Putin the conflict with Israel and the United States. Since last Friday, Iran's top diplomat has been on a trip traveling to Islamabad, Muscat, and now Moscow for "close coordination" with Iran's partners "on bilateral issues and consultations on regional developments". Ahead of the talks with Putin Araghchi said his recent negotiations in Pakistan and Oman were "successful". Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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KING CHARLES BEGINS US STATE VISIT

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla are beginning a state visit to the US (on Monday) amid strained ties between London and Washington.

The trip is going ahead 'as planned', according to Buckingham Palace, despite security concerns raised by a shooting in Washington at the weekend.

US President Donald Trump has said the visit may help repair a UK-US relationship that he feels has been damaged by Britain's response to the Iran conflict.

Former UK Ambassador to the United Nations Sir Mark Lyall Grant says the trip was never likely to be cancelled.

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India-New Zealand to sign FTA

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India and New Zealand are signing a long-awaited free trade agreement on Monday - marking a significant step in expanding economic ties between the two countries.

The deal comes as both nations look to diversify trade amid rising global protectionism, including higher tariffs in the United States.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Oil jumps on stalled peace talks

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But escalating tensions in the Middle East are keeping oil prices elevated, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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​Witkoff, Kushner head to Pakistan for another round of peace talks with Iran

The White House says it's sending a delegation to Islamabad for another round of peace talks with Iran this weekend. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner will travel on Saturday. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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US drops Fed chair Powell probe

The US Justice Department has dropped a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. 

It removes a major hurdle in the nomination of the new Fed chair, whose tenure is due to start next month. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Soldier Accused of Betting on Nicolás Maduro Capture Faces Charges in New York

A US Special Forces soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro, who allegedly placed prediction market bets on the operation, is set to be transferred to New York.

Prosecutors say Gannon Ken Van Dyke placed 13 bets on Polymarket when he had knowledge about the upcoming US operation to capture the Venezuelan leader.

Mitch McCann reports:

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MEDICAL INFO OF 500,000 UK BIOBANK VOLUNTEERS FOUND FOR SALE IN CHINA

The medical details of 500,000 members of a UK health data project have been found for sale online in China.

They come from the Biobank database which was set up in 2003 to gather anonymised data into diseases like cancer and dementia.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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US Examining Ways To 'Punish' NATO Allies - Leaked Pentagon Email

It's claimed the US is considering reviewing its support for Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands.

It’s one of a number of options apparently being examined to punish NATO members for failing to support the Iran war.

John Bevir has more.

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EU leaders meet to discuss budget after finally signing off on Ukraine loan

EU leaders are meeting in Cyprus to discuss the $2.1 trillion multi-year EU budget, which needs to be in place before the current one runs out at the end of 2027.

On Thursday, they finally signed off on a $100 billion loan to Ukraine, after months of being held up by Hungary.

Ross Cullen reports.

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TRUMP SAYS 'NO PRESSURE' TO END WAR WITH IRAN

President Trump says he's under no pressure to end the war with Iran and that he doesn't want to rush peace talks.

He's also ruled out using a nuclear weapon against Tehran describing the idea as "stupid"

The US and Iran remain in a stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for oil and gas supplies.

President Trump told reporters that no ship will pass until Tehran agrees to a deal.

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President Trump also said the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire has been extended by three weeks.

US Correspondent Simon Marks has more from Washington.

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Trump Threatens UK With “Big Tariff”

US President Donald Trump has threatened the UK with a “big tariff” if it does not drop its digital service tax on US tech firms. 

Trump's latest comments come ahead of next week’s Royal state visit to Washington, amidst increasingly strained US-UK relations. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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India-UK step up strategic ties

India and the United Kingdom are looking to deepen strategic cooperation following high-level talks between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his British counterpart Jonathan Powell

The discussions focused on security, technology, and global geopolitical coordination.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks

US President Donald Trump says the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire has been extended by three weeks.

It follows his meeting with the ambassadors of both countries at the White House on Thursday afternoon.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount deal

Shareholders at Warner Bros. Discovery have approved a merger with Paramount Skydance, despite concerns of mass layoffs and reduced industry competition. 

It follows a months-long saga involving a bidding war involving Netlfix and Comcast. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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US Bankruptcy filings soar 12% last year

Bankruptcy filings in the US have soared nearly 12% in the last year, amid mounting financial pressure. Fresh government data shows that nearly 592K bankruptcy cases were filed during the year ending March 31st. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Trump tells navy to “shoot and kill boats” dropping mines in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has ordered the navy to “shoot and kill boats” dropping mines in the Strait of Hormuz, as the Pentagon says it’s seized another Iran-linked oil tanker.  It's the latest in the tit-for-tat seizure …of commercial vessels by U.S. and Iranian forces, despite the ceasefire extension. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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