Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to address tensions over US tariffs and Trump's comments about making Canada the 51st US state. Carney used flattery to maintain a positive atmosphere and emphasized that Canada is not for sale.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House to discuss issues with President Trump.
Trump mentioned the idea of making Canada the 51st US state.
Carney used flattery as a tactic during the meeting.
The main issue discussed was US tariffs on Canadian goods.
Carney repeatedly stated that Canada is not for sale.
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The US Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Donald Trump's ban on transgender people in the military to be put into effect. The move takes place while legal challenges to the policy are considered.
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The US Supreme Court temporarily approved President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops in the military.
This approval was made while legal cases against this ban continue to progress.
Earlier, a lower court had stopped the enforcement of this ban, saying there was no proof that transgender troops negatively affected the military.
The Trump administration believes the military should have the final say in its operation.
Policy changes in February would force out military members who are currently serving and identify as transgender.
Seven servicemembers, including a Navy fighter pilot, sued the government to prevent the ban.
A US judge previously stopped the ban nationwide because the government did not prove it would bring "unit cohesion, good order or discipline".
With the Supreme Court's approval, the previous stop on the ban will be lifted while the legal case continues in lower courts.
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Trump announced that the U.S. will cease its attacks on the Houthi group in Yemen due to the group's alleged desire for peace. A ceasefire agreement, confirmed by Oman, is in place to stop the Houthi group from harming shipping in the Red Sea.
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Donald Trump says the U.S. will stop military actions against the Houthi group in Yemen.
He states this decision comes because the Houthi have "capitulated", or given up the fight.
An agreement has reportedly been reached, aimed at stopping the Houthi group from targeting ships in the Red Sea.
The deal was confirmed by Oman, which played a role in reaching it.
The Houthi group started attacking ships in the Red Sea in support of the Palestinians in Gaza.
Their attacks have led to the sinking and capturing of ships and the loss of some crew members.
This situation has caused major shipping companies to avoid the Red Sea, altering their routes.
Previous U.S. military actions have increased under Trump following initial strikes put into place by former President Joe Biden.
Despite the ceasefire, the Houthi group has reportedly continued to fire missiles towards Israel.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a meeting with US President Donald Trump where they discussed important issues such as tariffs and the possibility of Canada becoming the 51st US state. In a separate incident, a kangaroo named 'Sheila' was caught after closing down part of an interstate in Alabama.
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Mark Carney, the newly elected Prime Minister of Canada, recently had a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
During their meeting, they discussed various topics which included tariffs and whether Canada could become the 51st state of America.
The American President was the more dominant part of the conversation, but Carney stated his opinions clearly.
In Alabama, part of an interstate road was shut down due to a kangaroo named 'Sheila' escaping.
The kangaroo was later caught and the interstate reopened.
The mentioned incidents happened in different times, with the meeting taking place most recently.
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The release date of the video game Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has been pushed to May 2026, but a new trailer was recently released by Rockstar Games. The trailer provides more insight into the game's main characters and the fictional world they inhabit.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has been delayed until May 2026.
It's been 12 years since the last Grand Theft Auto game was released.
Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos are the main characters of the game.
Jason was a troubled teen who turned to crime after joining and leaving the army.
Lucia served time in prison for "protecting her family".
They aim to start a new life together, but end up in a dangerous conspiracy.
New characters such as Raul Bautista, Brian Heder, and rap duo Real Dimez are introduced in the game.
The game features fictional locations inspired by real Florida landmarks.
The delay in release is due to Rockstar's commitment to quality and reducing enforced overtime for staff.
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The US government, under President Trump, is offering $1,000 and paid travel to unauthorized immigrants if they choose to leave the US voluntarily. The program uses the CBP One app to confirm the departure and potentially could provide a legal way for immigrants to return to the US.
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The US government is offering $1,000 and paid travel to immigrants who are in the country illegally if they decide to leave voluntarily.
The program uses an application called CBP One to track a migrant's return home.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem revealed this offer on Monday.
President Trump hinted that immigrants who use this offer could potentially have a legal way to return to the US.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests this approach is cheaper than traditional deportation, citing the average cost of deportation as $17,000.
Since January, there has been a significant effort to reduce illegal immigration, including some controversial methods.
The plan has faced criticism, including from Adriano Espaillat, a Democratic congressman.
Records show that illegal crossings at the US-Mexico border have dropped since the program's introduction.
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At the 2025 Met Gala, Rihanna showed off her baby bump, and the event's theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," focusing on menswear. In political news, Canada's Mark Carney is preparing for a meeting with Trump, and Trump has ordered the reopening of the Alcatraz prison.
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Rihanna exhibited her baby bump at the 2025 Met Gala.
The theme for the Met Gala was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," emphasizing men's fashion.
The Met Gala event was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Canada's Mark Carney is expected to meet with Trump.
Trump has given orders to reopen the Alcatraz prison.
California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, was asked about possibly running for the White House.
Trump mentioned potential shortages due to tariffs on China.
The Clayborn Temple, a historic US church connected with Martin Luther King Jr, was destroyed in a fire.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first in-person meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington. Key matters with significant implications are expected to be discussed during this meeting.
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This is Mark Carney's first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Both leaders will convene in Washington for the meeting.
Their discussion is anticipated to center on high-stakes issues, though the specifics have not been detailed in the article.
Previous interactions of Trump with other world leaders provide some insight into what Carney might expect from this meeting.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Donald Trump is the President of the United States.
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Three people died and nine others are missing after a small fishing boat tipped over in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California. Four people have been taken to hospital and the search for survivors continues.
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Three people died after a fishing boat tipped over near San Diego, California.
There were 16 people, including two children, on board the boat.
Nine people from the boat are still missing.
The boat was a small, lightweight fishing boat called a "panga boat".
A Coast Guard helicopter and cutter are involved in the search for survivors.
Four people from the boat were taken to the hospital.
No one has been detained in relation to the incident.
The immigration status of the individuals on the boat is unknown.
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A student from Temple University in Philadelphia was suspended following an incident at a local sports bar where an antisemitic sign was displayed. The incident, at the Barstool Sansom Street bar, is under police investigation and has also resulted in two staff members being fired.
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An incident at a sports bar involving an antisemitic sign led to the suspension of a student from Temple University.
The antisemitic sign was held up at the bar, according to the bar's owner, Dave Portnoy.
In response to the incident, two employees from the bar were fired.
Two other employees have agreed to visit Auschwitz, a former Nazi Germany death camp, for educational purposes.
The bar's owner, Dave Portnoy, said in an interview that recent incidents represented a rise in antisemitic activity.
The bar was closed on the Sunday following the incident, and the owners expressed regret and frustration.
Temple University's president, John Fry, stated that any other students found to be involved in the incident might be expelled.
This incident comes at a time when US colleges and universities are under increased scrutiny from the Trump administration regarding their handling of antisemitism.
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Rwanda is discussing with the United States about accepting migrants that the U.S. wishes to deport. This relationship is under consideration but there is no final decision yet.
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Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, confirmed they are in early talks with the U.S. about this matter.
These talks are not new to Rwanda as they previously agreed to accept migrants from the U.K., although that plan was later abandoned.
U.S.'s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, previously stated they were looking for countries to accept migrants.
Since January, U.S. President, Donald Trump, has prioritized the quick removal of undocumented migrants.
Other countries, including El Salvador, Panama, and Costa Rica, have accepted migrants deported from the U.S.
An unnamed Rwandan official mentioned the country might accept expelled migrants from the U.S., after taking in an Iraqi in March.
Despite criticism about its human rights record, Rwanda claims it is a safe place for refugees.
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The Met Gala, a significant event in the fashion industry, will celebrate men's fashion and black style this year. The event, set to take place in New York City, will be co-hosted by Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, and LeBron James among others.
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The Met Gala is an annual event that raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
This year's theme is men's fashion and black style, inspired by Monica L Miller's book, "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."
The dress code for the event this year is "Tailored for You."
For the first time in over 20 years, the celebration is focused exclusively on menswear.
The event will be co-hosted by Lewis Hamilton, Pharrell Williams, LeBron James, Colman Domingo, and A$AP Rocky.
The Met Gala will take place on the first Monday of May, specifically May 5.
Vogue will host a live stream of the event online on various digital platforms.
The event hosts a red carpet event beforehand, and although the guest list isn't published in advance, it often includes countess A-list celebrities.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence is receiving the John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. He earns this recognition for his refusal to support incorrect claims that the 2020 US election was stolen.
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The John F Kennedy Profile in Courage Award is a prestigious award handed out by the JFK Library Foundation.
Mike Pence, who served as Vice President under Donald Trump, is set to receive this award.
Pence is being honored for his actions during the Congressional session on 6 January 2021, where he did not support false allegations that the 2020 US election was rigged.
Even though the US Capitol was faced with rioters on that day, Pence stayed inside and oversaw the election's confirmation.
After Donald Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he made broad claims about fraud that resulted in his loss. However, there is no hard evidence to support these claims.
Trump urged Pence to overturn the results of the election, but Pence refused.
This award was established in 1989, named after a book written by President Kennedy.
This award commends Pence for his role in ensuring the peaceful change of presidential power on 6 January 2021.
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An Ohio father, Rodney Hinton Jr, is charged with killing a deputy sheriff by deliberately hitting him with a car. This occurred a day after Hinton's 18-year-old son, Ryan, was shot and killed by the police during an investigation of a stolen vehicle.
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The day following his son's fatal shooting by police, Rodney Hinton Jr, 38, is accused of killing a deputy sheriff with his car.
Ryan Hinton, Rodney's son, was shot and killed by police during an investigation about a stolen vehicle. According to officials, Ryan was waving a gun.
The deputy who was killed by Rodney has not been named. He was directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati graduation at the time of the incident.
After viewing police footage of his son's death, Rodney is believed to have intentionally hit and killed the deputy.
The footage viewed was reported to have been unclear, but justified officers' actions as Ryan was believed to have pointed a gun.
Two other teenagers were arrested during the situation in which Ryan was shot.
The Ohio Governor condemned the killing of the deputy and expressed sorrow over the incident.
The Hinton family expressed their condolences to the deputy's family, emphasizing that the entire situation is a tragic event for everyone involved.
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Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not be seeking a third term in office. He clarified this during an interview despite previous remarks and merchandise from his company suggesting otherwise.
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Donald Trump, former US President, has stated he won't run for a third presidential term.
The US Constitution does not allow a person to be elected as the President more than twice, which is stated in the 22nd Amendment.
His company, The Trump Organization, had been selling hats with "Trump 2028" on them, which led to some people thinking he might try to stay in office longer.
Changing the Constitution to allow more than two terms would need approval from two-thirds of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and also three-quarters of state-level governments.
Some supporters of Trump believe there is a loophole in the Constitution allowing for more than two terms, but this has never been tested in court.
Trump also addressed criticism of his economic policies, which have led to the US economy shrinking for the first time since 2022.
Despite the shrinking economy, Trump believes the US will have the "greatest economy in the history of the country".
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The horse Sovereignty won the 151st Kentucky Derby, outpacing the favorite, Journalism. The race took place on a mucky track and drew a large crowd of over 147,000 spectators.
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The winning horse at the 151st Kentucky Derby was Sovereignty.
Sovereignty beat the favorite horse, Journalism, by one and a half lengths.
The race was run on a track that was muddy from rain.
More than 147,000 people were watching the race in person.
Junior Alvarado was the jockey riding Sovereignty. This win was his first in this race.
The Derby marked Sovereignty's second victory for its trainer, Bill Mott.
Sovereignty's winning time was two minutes and 02.31 seconds for one and a quarter miles.
The pre-race 'riders up' call was performed by Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medal gymnast.
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A region in Texas, mainly inhabited by SpaceX employees, is potentially becoming an official city called 'Starbase'. Residents are voting on its incorporation, which some oppose due to environmental concerns. If ratified, Starbase's local officials could control access to nearby areas during SpaceX events.
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The area known as Boca Chica Village is considering becoming a city called 'Starbase'.
Most of the 283 residents eligible to vote are SpaceX employees.
If Starbase becomes official, it will create a local government with a mayor and two commissioners.
SpaceX started buying land in this area in 2012 and has since built facilities and housing for employees.
If approved, the first mayor will be Bobby Peden, a SpaceX vice-president.
As a Type C city in Texas, Starbase can levy a property tax up to 1.5%.
A bill is under consideration in Texas that could let Starbase officials close access to nearby areas during SpaceX operations.
SpaceX's impact on the environment has attracted criticism, and in 2024, the company was fined over waste water dumping.
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Warren Buffett, who is 94 years old, is planning to retire from his position as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year. Greg Abel, the current Vice-Chairman, has been chosen as his successor.
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Warren Buffett is retiring as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year.
Greg Abel, currently Vice-Chairman, will be the new CEO after Buffett's retirement.
Berkshire Hathaway was taken from a struggling textile company to a $1.16tn investment powerhouse under Buffett's leadership.
Buffett has announced that he has no plans to sell his shares in Berkshire after retiring.
Berkshire Hathaway owns 60+ companies and holds major stakes in other large companies like Apple and Coca Cola.
Warren Buffett, a billionaire, has donated large sums to charity and is ranked as the world's fourth-wealthiest person.
Buffett started earning money when he was 6 years old, bought his first shares at 11, and filed his first tax return at 13.
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A British nursing student studying in the United States was found dead in her Houston, Texas apartment with multiple stab wounds. This happened right before she was due to graduate. A man was also found injured in the flat and taken to a hospital.
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The deceased student's name was Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi. She was 23 years old.
She was found dead in her apartment in Houston, Texas on April 26.
Police officers said she had multiple stab wounds.
A man was also found in the flat, injured with at least one stab wound. He is in a hospital in critical condition.
Elizabeth Odunsi had a popular TikTok account where she shared about her life in the US.
In a recent post, she mentioned she was about to graduate in two weeks.
Her family has started an online fundraiser to bring her remains back to the UK. They have raised more than £44,000 ($58,000) so far.
Elizabeth moved from the UK to the US to study nursing, intending to live a life of care and service.
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The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, discussed the last election with Paddy O'Connell on BBC Newsnight. In Alabama, a runaway kangaroo named Sheila forced part of an interstate to close.
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Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, spoke about why his party lost the last election on a program called BBC Newsnight.
Newsom also discussed if he might run in a future election.
A kangaroo named Sheila ran away and led to the closure of a part of an interstate in Alabama.
A 19-year-old person was charged with arson for starting a fire in New Jersey that burned over 15,000 acres.
A manhole explosion occurred that led a woman and her children to narrowly escape, but no injuries are reported.
All passengers had to evacuate a Delta plane at Orlando International Airport in Florida because one of the plane's engines caught fire.
In the small town of Chelsea, Michigan, community members moved 9,100 books by forming a human chain when a bookstore was relocating.
Florida State University students had fears and chaos due to alarms across the campus, leading them to hide under tables and barricade themselves in classrooms.
The American Catholics remember Pope Francis as someone who lived the faith; he visited North America multiple times, including a visit to Washington DC in 2015.
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