Ontario Premier Doug Ford says data centre opposition stems from lack of understanding, warning that rejecting them means ceding the sector to the U.S.
Crypto spot trading volume crashed to $15B last week—the lowest of 2025 and down 70% from January peaks—as liquidity concentrates among just 6 exchanges controlling 60% of activity.
VTB Bank restricts Russian client withdrawals and transfers citing network issues, while the Kremlin finances military operations amid capital controls.
Pete Hegseth:
I don't know what Lloyd Austin did for four years. I really don't.
The amount of neglect, the amount of stale thinking and bureaucracy, it was staggering when we took over.
U.S. rescue teams from Fairfax County and Los Angeles deploying to Venezuela for building collapse recovery; 48-72 hour focus on extracting trapped survivors, with Qatar, El Salvador, Chile also offering aid.
Trump claims oil production is up, Iran nuclear threat contained, stock markets rallying, jobs at record levels, and inflation falling under his administration.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says the U.S. will seize frozen Iranian assets to cover damages to allied infrastructure and offset any tolls paid through the Strait of Hormuz, as strikes on Iran resume.
Trump says the Strait will remain open to all parties with U.S. oversight, rejecting any control arrangement with Iran and Oman, warning of military action if Oman misbehaves.
PM Carney lays out three conditions for pipeline advancement: establishing Indigenous consultation pathways, ensuring British Columbians receive substantial economic benefits, and fulfilling Canada's duty to consult obligations.