FIFA has officially scrapped its controversial plan to sell a minority stake of its organization following intense backlash from fans and regional governing bodies, according to announcements made in August. The canceled proposal, known as the FIFA Forward Enterprise, faced fierce opposition from organizations including UEFA and Concacaf, both of which threatened to boycott all … Read more
Canada is currently battling more than 900 wildfires, with 120 fires burning out of control, as smoke from the blazes continues to impact air quality across the United States. In response to the hazardous conditions, President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada, while Canadian officials have called for collaborative support. President Trump … Read more
Alberta and Ontario proposed a 3,300-kilometer pipeline Monday to transport western Canadian oil to Sarnia, Ontario. According to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, the project aims to reduce Canada’s reliance on U.S. infrastructure and open new export markets, reviving a concept abandoned nearly a decade ago. What are the details of the proposed pipeline? Premier Danielle … Read more
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, a member of the historic Artemis II crew that traveled around the Moon, is retiring from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). According to the CSA, the 50-year-old astronaut will pursue new professional opportunities starting in September 2026 while maintaining his status as a reservist in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Why … Read more
The office of Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne is refusing to release data supporting Prime Minister Mark Carney’s claims that Canada will accelerate defence spending to four per cent of GDP by 2030. A spokesperson for Champagne told Global News the office is “not in a position to scoop forthcoming announcements” and will not provide details … Read more
Canada is adopting a foreign policy known as “variable geometry” to strengthen the influence of middle powers. According to UN Ambassador David Lametti, this strategy involves forming pragmatic, interest-based coalitions to address specific global issues, allowing countries to work effectively outside traditional superpower-dominated institutions. What is Mark Carney’s “variable geometry” strategy? Prime Minister Mark Carney’s … Read more
Canada will officially join the Eurovision Song Contest starting next year, marking a significant expansion of the competition beyond its traditional European roots. According to Canadian Broadcasting Corporation chief Marie-Philippe Bouchard, the move provides a global stage for Canadian musical talent while allowing domestic fans to participate in voting, a practice they have engaged in … Read more
Canada is preparing humanitarian aid for Venezuela following two major earthquakes that struck the South American nation, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. According to Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors have resulted in at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries, and were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than … Read more
The Canadian federal government is expected to announce its selection for a new multi-billion dollar submarine fleet within days, marking the end of a two-year procurement race between German-based ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) and South Korean manufacturer Hanwha. According to officials, the project will replace Canada’s aging Victoria-class vessels with up to 12 new submarines … Read more
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that U.S. government restrictions on Anthropic’s AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, demonstrate the risks of global overreliance on a small cluster of American technology providers. Following a directive from the Trump administration to limit access by foreign nationals, Anthropic pulled the models offline. Carney, speaking in Ireland … Read more