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Trump Threat Fizzles as Gordie Howe Bridge Opens This Week
Carney says the Gordie Howe Bridge opens this week, brushing off Trump's threat and raising the stakes for Canada-U.S. trade.
Buses Burn as Knicks Title Party Overruns Manhattan
The Knicks' 53-year title drought ended in Manhattan chaos: a teen shot, buses torched, 63 arrests and a parade still to manage.
Bulgaria’s Ukraine Weapons Halt Hands Putin a NATO Win
Bulgaria will stop weapons shipments to Ukraine, giving Moscow a political opening inside NATO.
Israel Warning Sends Tyre's Christian Quarter Fleeing
Israel's warning put Tyre's Christian quarter in play, sending residents fleeing as clergy plead to spare lives and a UNESCO city.
Small Business Hiring Plunges to 6-Year Low as Oil Bites
Small business hiring plans hit a six-year low as oil shocks and war uncertainty make owners pull back.
Yamal Gamble Turns Spain vs Cape Verde Into Nerve Test
Spain's unbeaten run meets Cape Verde's World Cup debut, with Yamal's starting role the pressure point in Group H.
Swiss Voters Reject 10M Population Cap, Dodge EU Fight
Swiss voters appear to have rejected a 10 million population cap, avoiding a fast collision with EU free movement rules.
80 UK Retail Chiefs Push Starmer On Youth Unemployment
More than 80 UK retailers want Starmer to cut barriers to youth hiring before entry-level jobs get priced out.
Errol Musk Clip Hands Tommy Robinson a Moscow Megaphone
Tommy Robinson's Moscow clip with Errol Musk turns a Russia trip into a legitimacy play for far-right reach.
Tehran Defies Trump’s Clock as US-Iran Deal Wobbles
Trump is selling an Iran deal as imminent. Tehran isn't rejecting it, but it's refusing to sign on his timeline.
Haiti Kidnapping Seizes State Security Insider and Family
James Boyard's abduction shows Haiti's gangs can reach the state's security command, not just civilians.
UK Commandos Board Russian Oil Tanker, Daring Putin
Britain boarded the sanctioned Smyrtos, pushing Russian shadow fleet enforcement from paperwork to force in the English Channel.