Canada has formally requested a renewal of the North American free trade agreement with the US and Mexico, called the USMCA, as the July deadline to renegotiate the pact looms. In Tuesday’s notice of renewal, Canada-US trade minister Dominic LeBlanc requested that the deal be renewed for another 16 years, calling the agreement “highly beneficial” to all three countries. It comes as LeBlanc is in Washington for a meeting with US trade representative Jamieson Greer. Greer has concluded the latest round of formal bilateral talks with Mexico, but negotiations with Canada have lagged behind, with the two sides appearing at…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has revealed its plans to go public in the US, a move which would allow people to buy and sell its shares on the stock market. The company behind chatbot Claude said on Monday it had filed paperwork with the US authorities in order to make an initial public offering (IPO) this year. Anthropic said the price and number of shares to be offered “have not yet been set”. The firm’s stock market plans, coming alongside those of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is set to show whether investor appetite matches the soaring valuations of AI companies.…
Six people were killed in the US state of Iowa after a series of shootings that appeared to stem from a domestic dispute, police said. The suspected shooter also was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Muscatine Police Department. The victims are believed to be family members of the suspect, identified as Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, of Muscatine, the department said. Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies called the shooting an “act of evil”. The shootings took place on Monday at multiple locations within the city of Muscatine. Police received a report of a shooting just after…
A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change. The World Meteorological Organization said this El Niño is likely to strengthen over the rest of 2026, driving more extreme weather around much of the globe. Several forecasts from national weather agencies suggest it could end up as one of the strongest ever recorded – a possible so-called “super” El Niño. Predicting the exact timing and strength of El Niño can be challenging, and scientists have been watching…
Two men from Mozambique were killed in South Africa’s Mossel Bay, authorities have said. In an earlier statement, the Mozambican government said five of its nationals had been killed “as a direct consequence of xenophobic attacks”. But the police in South Africa did not give a motive and an investigation is ongoing. Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following protests calling for tougher action against illegal migration. Some African nations say it has resulted in violence against their citizens, which South African authorities have not confirmed. The deaths of the men aged 27 and 43 on…
Trust is one of the most valuable assets any online platform can possess. In the gaming industry, where users create accounts, share personal information, and spend significant amounts of time engaging with digital experiences, trust plays a crucial role in long-term success. While attractive features and engaging content may attract users initially, transparency is often what encourages them to remain loyal over time. Transparency refers to the practice of communicating openly and honestly with users. This includes providing clear information about platform policies, security measures, user rights, and operational practices. When users understand how a platform operates, they are more…
For all the DIY enthusiasts out there, linear slides are familiar. Whether you’re building a drawer, pull-out shelf, or even creating a hidden compartment, these slides are there. They are the silent soldiers who ensure things extend and retract smoothly. But there’s a catch; pick the wrong one, and you are left with sagging, sticking, or a project that feels flimsy. Pick the right one, however, and the entire structure feels like a pro crafted it. Here’s all you need to help you choose the right one. How to Pick The Right Slide There are so many important factors to…
A National Police Service Air Wing aircraft carrying senior police officials, including the Inspector General of Police , was forced to return to Wajir Airport on Monday after suffering a bird strike while in flight. The incident caused panic before the pilot James Kabo managed to land it back to the airport. According to the police. the incident occurred at approximately 12:27 p.m. when aircraft registration number 5Y-GSU encountered a bird strike shortly after take-off. The aircraft, operated by the National Police Service Air Wing, diverted back to Wajir Airport as a precautionary measure to allow for inspection and assessment…
Iran has warned that Israeli attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon could threaten Tehran’s ceasefire with the US, after Israel’s prime minister ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the agreement with the US was “unequivocally a ceasefire on all fronts, including in Lebanon” and that “its violation on one front is a violation of the ceasefire on all fronts”. Earlier Benjamin Netanyahu said “terror targets” in Dahieh would be struck in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on Israeli civilians and other violations of a ceasefire announced in April that has failed to…
Hungary’s new prime minister has said the government will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after he refused to stand down. Péter Magyar pledged to remove Sulyok and other key figures appointed by his predecessor Viktor Orbán after his landslide election win in April. Magyar has accused the president of serving Orbán’s interests and has repeatedly called on him to quit, most recently setting a deadline of 31 May. Sulyok, who was installed in February 2024 by Orbán’s party without a direct election, has refused to resign, saying he intends to serve out his five-year term. The stand-off…
Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare species of Ebola that has already killed nearly 250 people. The International Aids Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), which is working on one vaccine, said the outbreak was threatening to be the worst ever. The University of Oxford and the pharma company Moderna are also researching vaccines against the Bundibugyo species. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, which is providing funding to each group, said “every day counts”. There are now more than 1,000 suspected cases in the DR Congo with nine confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda. There is growing concern this…
Detectives from Directorate of Criminal Investigations Embakasi, mounted a swift and coordinated operation following the reported theft of a firearm belonging to a licensed firearm holder. The operation culminated in the arrest of the prime suspect, a 42-year-old man identified as John Bosco Munyao, within Nairobi’s Central Business District. Upon arrest, the suspect led detectives to his residence in Kangemi, where they recovered the stolen Glock pistol, concealed inside a suitcase among clothes. Also recovered were 17 rounds of ammunition and two magazines. The recovered firearm and ammunition have been secured as exhibits, while the suspect remains in lawful custody…
Pop star Dua Lipa has married actor Callum Turner in a low-key ceremony. The couple, who have been together for more than two years, tied the knot at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on Sunday. Photographs showed Lipa in a white skirt suit, with a wide-brimmed hat and matching white gloves and high heels, while Turner wore a dark blue suit. The event appeared to be intimate, with a small group of family and friends throwing confetti as the couple walked down the stairs of the building hand-in-hand. Lipa held a small posy of pastel-coloured flowers as she left…
Police in Nigeria have warned against reprisals targeting South African nationals or businesses following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa. The police urged Nigerians not to take the law into their own hands, after “reported attacks on Nigerians in South Africa”. No such attacks have been reported but the warning followed a meeting of security and intelligence chiefs. South African police have not confirmed any attacks on foreigners, although the government has condemned “criminal acts” directed at foreign nationals. Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following demonstrations calling for tougher action against undocumented migrants.…
UK money transfer company Wise is being investigated over suspicions criminals used its accounts for money laundering, Belgian prosecutors have told French media. Wise said it was working with the Brussels prosecutor’s office but that “no specific findings have been shared with us to date”. Belgian prosecutors told press agency AFP the investigation, which is focused on Wise’s European operations and not its UK business, was “nearing its conclusion”. The confirmation comes after The Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) reported the company’s platforms were suspected of being involved in around €500m (£432m) worth of suspicious transactions spanning 30 European countries.…