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Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say experts

Trump's attacks on US justice system after his conviction could be used by autocrats, say experts

After his historic guilty verdict in his hush money case, Donald Trump attacked the U.S. criminal justice system , making unfounded claims of a “rigged” trial that echoed remarks from the Kremlin.
Police halt pro-Palestinian encampment at Quebec's City's Université Laval

Police halt pro-Palestinian encampment at Quebec's City's Université Laval

MONTREAL — Quebec City police say they have forced protesters to dismantle a pro-Palestinian encampment that was being set up on the grounds of Université Laval.
Canadian, Chinese defence ministers meet in Singapore as tensions rise over Taiwan

Canadian, Chinese defence ministers meet in Singapore as tensions rise over Taiwan

OTTAWA — Defence ministers from Canada and China sat down together for the first time in 11 years at an international security conference last week as the countries work to re-establish lines of communication.
A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in long lines at the border — delays that could also deal a blow to the economy.
Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere

Democrats wanted an agreement on using artificial intelligence. It went nowhere

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic National Committee was watching earlier this year as campaigns nationwide were experimenting with artificial intelligence.
Republicans make Biden's EV push an election-year issue as Democrats take a more nuanced approach

Republicans make Biden's EV push an election-year issue as Democrats take a more nuanced approach

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Donald Trump says the Biden administration's policy to promote electric vehicles is a “radical plan” that would kill the economy in automaking states.
Ten years after Moncton shootings, RCMP still struggling with supervisor training

Ten years after Moncton shootings, RCMP still struggling with supervisor training

HALIFAX — Almost 10 years after a disturbed man with a rifle killed three Mounties in Moncton, N.B., the RCMP have yet to fully implement a key recommendation from a 2014 review aimed at preventing such deadly encounters.
In a rare step, 3 South Dakota counties are set to vote on counting ballots by hand

In a rare step, 3 South Dakota counties are set to vote on counting ballots by hand

Voters in at least three rural South Dakota counties are set to decide Tuesday whether to return to counting ballots by hand, the latest communities around the country to consider ditching machine tabulators based on unfounded conspiracy theories ste
Most US students are recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, but millions are making up little ground

Most US students are recovering from pandemic-era setbacks, but millions are making up little ground

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — On one side of the classroom, students circled teacher Maria Fletcher and practiced vowel sounds. In another corner, children read together from a book.
Navy vessels to sail for Indo-Pacific strategy, Defence Minister Bill Blair says

Navy vessels to sail for Indo-Pacific strategy, Defence Minister Bill Blair says

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada will be sending Royal Canadian Navy vessels to support the Indo-Pacific Strategy in the coming days.
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