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Why B.C. mayors are wary of Ottawa and Victoria’s housing plan
The $3.2-billion proposal is meant to cut costs for multi-unit projects and deal with vacant condos, but local leaders say major questions remain
Brazil Blocks Red Goalkeeper Shirts Before Scotland Match
A report says FIFA changed the planned kit color to green after Brazilian federation president Samir Zhao objected to red being used for the national team
Montreal shooting kills police officer, civilian and suspect
Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and civilian victim Michel Mizrahi have been identified as Quebec’s police watchdog investigates the police intervention
UN inquiry panel accuses Israel of genocide over targeting of Palestinian children
The three-member commission says children account for about 30% of those killed in Gaza. Israel rejects the report as a “libellous sham
Apollo caps withdrawals from retail private credit fund after exit requests jump
The Apollo Debt Solutions vehicle will limit redemptions to 5% after second-quarter requests reached nearly 17%, adding to scrutiny of semi-liquid private credit funds
Portugal make three changes for Uzbekistan, with Ronaldo still starting
Roberto Martínez turns to Rúben Dias and João Félix after Portugal’s opening draw, while Uzbekistan also change goalkeepers for the Group K match in Houston
Ronaldo’s World Cup chase shifts from Messi to Eusébio
Portugal’s captain has gone five straight knockout-stage World Cup matches without a goal and now needs at least two to pass Eusébio’s national mark
Trump says Reflecting Pool vandalism proof will come in court
The president blamed vandals for peeling paint and algae at the renovated Washington landmark, while the contractor says some repairs are needed under warranty
New York primaries test competing Democratic visions
Tuesday’s contests are being framed as a measure of influence for Democrats aligned with Hakeem Jeffries and Zohran Mamdani
AI chatbots move into fast-food drive-thrus as chains test the next order taker
U.S. restaurants are expanding voice AI at drive-thru lanes, with vendors eyeing Canada next and labour advocates warning about entry-level job losses