Canada has banned most US liquor in response to tariffs imposed by President Trump on Canadian steel, aluminum, automobiles, and agricultural products. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the US liquor ban could end if the tariffs are addressed, and Canada is ready to negotiate but also willing to wait if needed.
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Canadian provinces, including Ontario, have banned US-made alcoholic drinks since March 2025 as retaliation for US tariffs.
President Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum, automobiles, and some agricultural products to protect US manufacturing and jobs.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said these tariffs violate the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) free trade deal.
Canada is open to detailed trade talks with the US but will stand firm on key issues.
The US government has criticized Canada’s liquor ban and warned of consequences if the dispute continues.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the US economy is losing money due to Canada’s boycott and that the ban will end if tariffs are removed.
The USMCA agreement is facing a mandatory review deadline of July 1, 2025.
Canada is using the liquor ban as leverage to seek reductions in US sector-specific tariffs.
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A fire truck collided with an Air Canada plane on a runway at LaGuardia Airport in March, killing both pilots. Investigators found that safety systems and warnings did not work properly, contributing to the crash.
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The crash happened on March 22 at LaGuardia Airport, New York.
A firefighter heard an air traffic controller say "stop, stop," but did not realize the warning was for them at first.
A crash prevention system did not give an alert in the control tower before the collision.
Runway entrance lights, which act like stop signals, were on until about three seconds before the collision.
The fire truck was cleared to cross the runway just 12 seconds before the plane landed.
The plane, an Air Canada Express CRJ900, had more than 70 people on board and was landing when it hit the fire truck.
Both pilots of the plane were killed; about 40 people were taken to hospitals.
The safety system did not work well because the fire truck lacked a device called a transponder, and other vehicles nearby blocked detection.
The airport tower was very busy that night with double the usual number of flights due to delays.
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Michael Tilson Thomas, a well-known music conductor, shared his deep love for music and its meaning in a 2000 interview with Morley Safer. Thomas passed away at age 81 after fighting cancer.
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Michael Tilson Thomas was a famous music conductor.
He expressed that bringing music to life felt very important and special to him.
The interview took place in the year 2000 with journalist Morley Safer.
Thomas died recently at the age of 81.
His death followed a battle with cancer.
The interview is part of CBS News’ 60 Minutes archives.
His work focused on sharing music’s messages with audiences.
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from injuries caused by a bomb attack. He needs a prosthetic leg and facial plastic surgery but remains mentally able to understand information and make decisions.
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Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran’s Supreme Leader.
He survived a bomb attack that caused serious injuries.
He requires a prosthetic leg to replace a lost limb.
He also needs plastic surgery on his face.
Despite his injuries, his mental abilities to comprehend and decide remain intact.
The information comes from a report by The New York Times.
The attack and medical conditions are recent and currently ongoing.
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President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed to spare the lives of 8 young Iranian women who were facing execution. However, both Trump and Iranian sources shared false information, and fact-checks by two NGOs showed that only one woman has a confirmed death sentence.
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President Trump said Iran would release 8 women facing execution as a sign of goodwill.
The claim included a photo montage of the women, which some internet users said were AI-generated images.
Iranian embassy social media accounts supported the AI image claims, mocking President Trump.
Iran’s judiciary news agency said some women were released and others might face prison, but none had confirmed death sentences.
NGOs confirmed the women are real and were arrested during Iran’s recent protests.
Only one woman, Bita Hemmati, is confirmed to be facing execution.
Executions in Iran have risen to their highest levels since 1989 amid ongoing protests and regional conflicts.
Both sides circulated incorrect information about the women's cases.
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The podcast episode reviews the political situation surrounding UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer amid ongoing issues involving Peter Mandelson. Experts discuss how these events might affect Starmer’s position in the party.
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The episode is part of the BBC’s Newscast podcast series.
It focuses on the challenges facing Keir Starmer after recent news about Peter Mandelson.
Guests include Lara Spirit, deputy political editor of The Sunday Times, and Helen MacNamara, a former deputy cabinet secretary.
The discussion looks at Starmer’s political risks and the impact of the Mandelson saga.
The episode was hosted by Adam Fleming with production support from Jack MacLaren, Joe Wilkinson, Chris Gray, and Sam Bonham.
Newscast releases episodes daily and is available on smart speakers and BBC Sounds.
Listeners can join an online community via Discord or contact the team by email or WhatsApp.
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Pope Leo XIV called on the United States and Iran to restart peace talks to end their conflict and urged a culture of peace instead of violence. He also condemned capital punishment as unjust and emphasized respect for all human life while supporting immigration controls but demanding humane treatment of migrants.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke about peace and justice during a press conference on a plane returning from Africa.
He urged the U.S. and Iran to return to negotiations to stop the war.
The pope called for replacing violence with peaceful solutions to conflicts.
He condemned capital punishment and affirmed that all human life deserves respect from beginning to natural death.
Leo XIV expressed support for countries managing immigration but stressed migrants should be treated with dignity.
He questioned what wealthy countries are doing to improve conditions in poorer countries to reduce forced migration.
The pope rejected formal blessings of same-sex couples by German bishops, stating the Vatican only permits informal blessings.
He noted ongoing divisions within the Catholic Church over issues of morality and social teachings.
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President Trump said Iran’s leaders are divided and unclear about who is in charge. However, experts say Iran’s leadership remains united and stable despite recent killings of senior commanders. Iran appears to have developed a clear strategy to respond to external pressures, especially from the U.S.
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President Trump claimed there is intense fighting between moderates and hardliners in Iran’s leadership.
Experts disagree, saying Iran’s political system is strong and continues to function well despite the assassination of key figures.
Iran’s leadership might be changing, with the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei still trying to establish control.
Iran has moved toward collective leadership in recent years, with less reliance on one individual.
Some Iranian officials say Iran’s strategy focuses on using leverage from the Strait of Hormuz to push back against U.S. sanctions and pressure.
Iran aims to get sanctions relief by cooperating with international nuclear inspectors in exchange for limiting enriched uranium.
Experts view Trump’s claims of division in Iran’s leadership as a psychological tactic rather than reality.
Iran has parallel institutions within its political system, helping the country resist shocks and maintain unity.
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A 10-year-old girl named Evie found a rare Mexican axolotl, an endangered amphibian, in the River Ogmore in Wales. This is the first recorded sighting of an axolotl in the wild in the UK, and experts say there are only a few hundred left in the world.
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The axolotl is a rare amphibian native to Mexico and is endangered.
Evie found the axolotl while playing in shallow water in a Welsh river.
This is the first time an axolotl has been documented in the wild in the UK.
Experts estimate that only between 50 and 1,000 axolotls remain worldwide.
Evie’s family took the axolotl home to Leicester and named it Dippy.
Officials believe the axolotl was probably released by a previous owner who could no longer care for it.
Chris Newman is the director of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare involved in this case.
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Season 1 Episode 6 of "The Testaments" will be released on April 29, 2026. The episode will be available to stream at midnight Pacific Time on Hulu via Disney+. The story in this episode focuses on characters called the Aunts reviewing family records to arrange matches, while Agnes works on finding love.
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"The Testaments" Season 1 Episode 6 releases on April 29, 2026.
New episodes come out every Wednesday until May 27, 2026.
The episode will be available on Hulu through Disney+ starting at 12 a.m. Pacific Time (3 a.m. Eastern Time).
Watching requires a Hulu subscription, which starts at $11.99 per month.
The episode’s plot involves the Aunts reviewing ancestry records and Agnes planning to find love.
Earlier episodes cover themes like coming-of-age, discipline, and social rituals in the fictional world of Gilead.
There is no official runtime available yet for Episode 6.
A second season of "The Testaments" has not been confirmed.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Navy has placed more mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. In response, President Donald Trump instructed the U.S. Navy to take aggressive action against Iranian boats laying mines, while the U.S. increases its naval presence and mine-clearing efforts in the area.
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Iran’s navy laid more mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week, according to U.S. sources.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage where about 20% of the world’s seaborne oil travels.
Ship traffic through the strait has dropped from over 100 daily ships to single digits most days.
This is the second time Iran has placed mines in the strait since the ongoing conflict began.
President Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats laying mines without hesitation.
The U.S. has deployed the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush and its strike group to the region, joining two other carriers.
The U.S. Navy is using underwater drones to clear mines and has increased these operations following Trump’s orders.
The U.S. Central Command has redirected 33 vessels since starting the naval blockade of Iran.
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Pope Leo returned to Rome after finishing his trip to Africa. On the way back, he talked to reporters about different topics, including Iran’s executions of protesters.
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Pope Leo recently completed a visit to Africa.
He spoke to reporters during his return flight to Rome.
Among the topics discussed were Iran’s execution of people protesting.
CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay explained more about the situation in Iran.
The pope’s comments came at a time of ongoing protests and unrest in Iran.
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A fire truck collided with an Air Canada regional jet on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on March 22, killing both pilots. The crash happened after the fire truck was cleared to cross the runway while the plane was landing, leading to serious injuries for many on board and the truck.
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The collision occurred on March 22, 2026, at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
Both pilots of the Air Canada Express Flight 8646 died in the crash.
The flight had over 70 people aboard; about 40 passengers and crew were hospitalized.
A firefighter driving the truck heard “stop, stop, stop” from air traffic control but did not know it was directed at his vehicle at first.
The fire truck was crossing the runway responding to an emergency about a strong odor on a United Airlines flight.
An advanced crash prevention system did not alert air traffic controllers before the accident.
The airport tower was very busy that night, handling twice the usual arrivals and coordinating the emergency response.
The fire truck was part of a convoy of six emergency vehicles on site during the incident.
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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said attacks carried out by proxy groups—organizations used by other countries to do harm—are a growing problem in the UK. Recent attacks have targeted the Jewish community, including synagogues and ambulances, and the government plans to pass new laws to ban the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), linked to some of these attacks.
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Proxy attacks are when states use other groups to do harmful acts for them.
Several arson attacks have targeted UK Jewish community sites since March.
An Islamist group with suspected Iranian links claimed responsibility for some attacks.
Sir Keir Starmer met Jewish leaders after a synagogue was petrol-bombed.
The Jewish community spends large amounts on security because of these threats.
The UK government intends to ban the IRGC, a group linked to some attacks.
Other countries in Europe have already banned the IRGC.
A 17-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to one of the synagogue attacks.
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The European Union approved a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan package to support Ukraine's economic and military needs for two years. This decision came after Hungary and Slovakia ended their veto by allowing oil deliveries to resume through a key pipeline. The EU also introduced new sanctions against Russia related to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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The EU approved a €90 billion loan package to help Ukraine.
The loan will fund Ukraine's economy and military for two years.
Hungary and Slovakia had blocked the loan due to stopped oil deliveries.
Oil deliveries through a major pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia have now resumed.
Ukrainian officials say Russian drone attacks caused damage that stopped oil supply.
The EU also issued new sanctions against Russia because of the war in Ukraine.
The sanctions were planned earlier but delayed due to opposition from Hungary and Slovakia.
The package and sanctions aim to support Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.
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Canada recently changed its citizenship rules, allowing millions of Americans to qualify for dual Canadian citizenship. This change has caused many Americans to apply for Canadian citizenship, sometimes without expecting it.
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Canada updated its law about who can be considered a Canadian citizen.
Millions of Americans may now qualify for dual citizenship with Canada.
People can qualify if they have a Canadian grandmother, as in the example of Zack Loud.
The new law has led to a large increase in citizenship applications from the U.S.
Dual citizenship allows people to be legal citizens of both the U.S. and Canada.
Some Americans are considering job opportunities in Canada because of the new rule.
The law change affects people with Canadian ancestors, expanding eligibility.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola after charges of breaking finance rules related to a $21.7 million healthcare contract. The contract was given to a company linked to organized crime, and the case is part of wider corruption problems in South Africa’s police force before local elections.
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Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola was suspended over a healthcare contract worth 360 million rand ($21.7 million).
Masemola faces four charges for violating public finance laws in connection with the contract.
The contract was awarded to Medicare24, a company run by businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who has suspected links to organized crime.
Medicare24 received about 50 million rand ($3.03 million) in payments before the contract was canceled.
President Ramaphosa agreed to suspend Masemola as a precaution while the case is ongoing.
Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane will act as the new police commissioner.
The suspension follows a larger corruption inquiry that revealed widespread corruption and political interference in the police and justice system.
These events are occurring before South Africa’s local elections in November, where corruption is a major issue for voters.
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Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said Israel is ready to start a war against Iran but is waiting for approval from the United States. He stated that Israel aims to severely damage Iran’s capabilities.
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Israel's defense minister announced readiness to resume conflict with Iran.
Israel is waiting for the U.S. to give permission to take strong action against Iran.
The defense minister used the phrase "return Iran to the Stone Age" to describe the level of damage Israel wants to inflict.
The comments were made on April 23, 2026.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran in the Middle East.
The video report was from Jerusalem by France 24 journalist Noga Tarnopolsky.
Related events include Iran’s military activity in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. responses under President Donald Trump’s orders.
Other Middle East developments involve Lebanon, Hezbollah, and international forces.
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A group of seven tourists, including three children, got trapped on a cliff on Australia’s east coast when the tide rose during their beach walk. Rescuers used ropes and a special device called the Arizona vortex to bring them safely down after a three-hour operation.
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Seven tourists became trapped on a cliff as the tide came in.
The group included three children.
Waves up to 16 feet were close to the trapped tourists.
The tourists had phones and called the police for help.
Helicopter rescue was not used due to risk from the downdraft.
Rescuers used ropes and an Arizona vortex device to prevent rope damage.
The rescue operation took three hours.
The rescuers were unpaid volunteers who have trained for similar situations.
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Iran used commandos to take control of a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. This move highlights Iran's strong control over the area and is seen as part of a strategy to cause economic problems for its opponents.
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Iran deployed commandos to seize a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for shipping oil and gas worldwide.
Iran's actions show it has strong influence in this critical area.
The situation is part of a larger regional conflict involving the Gulf States and Israel.
The goal appears to be to create economic pressure on Iran’s rivals.
The news report is from France 24, dated April 23, 2026.
Related developments include actions ordered by President Trump against Iran’s naval mines.
Other countries around the Gulf have requested financial help amid rising tensions.
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