Spain imposes border checks on Italian travellers in escalating migrant dispute
Madrid retaliates after Rome restricted Spanish citizens following the arrival of 72000 migrants at Ceuta.
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Canadian robotics companies caught up in U.S. ban on foreign-made bots
Canadian robotics companies are warning they’re being swept up in a U.S. crackdown on foreign-made robots, as new restrictions threaten to shut them out of their largest market.
Ottawa sells 10 retired military planes to convert for aerial firefighting
The announcement comes amid growing calls for Canada to update and expand its fleet of firefighting aircraft as it contends with another devastating wildfire season.
Tariffs led to price changes for majority of Canadian businesses: KPMG poll
As tariffs continue to bite into the Canadian economy, a recent survey found the majority of large and mid-sized businesses have adjusted prices because of those additional costs.
Trump's historic Gaza disarmament deal leaves the core dispute unresolved
Despite the fanfare on Truth Social, Hamas and Israel remain deadlocked over which side must act first.
New Statesman recruiting picture editor to shape visual identity of UK political magazine
The British weekly seeks a senior visual editor with at least five years of commissioning experience for a hybrid role based in London.
Political violence erodes British democracy as MPs retreat behind security
The killing of Ann Widdecombe marks another step in the withdrawal of British politicians from the public they serve.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadership
Zelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.
Canada weighs ‘all options’ to respond if Trump’s 50% tariffs go ahead
"There is not a chance in hell that U.S. alcohol is going back on the shelf in British Columbia,” B.C. Premier David Eby said on Tuesday.
Winnipeg animal rescuer killed by stray dogs while volunteering at Manitoba First Nation
Amanda Nobiss, 37, was found dead in Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation after attempting to retrieve dogs during overnight hours.
Taylor Frankie Paul addresses Utah family services child abuse allegations
'I can confidently if you were to put any of my children up on stand, they are choosing mom and mom's house every time,' Taylor Frankie Paul said.
British fiscal rules leave more room for action than commentators assume, economist argues
Michael Jacobs says the UK government could lower inflation through regulated prices and fund the cost with targeted tax reforms without breaking fiscal commitments.
What Norway's heat pump success can teach Britain
The final episode of the New Statesman's series on the politics of climate change asks a former Norwegian energy minister how his country brought heat pumps to 60 per cent of homes and what Boris Johnson's government could learn.