Five plaintiffs challenge decades-old law requiring spousal consent and strict medical conditions to end fertility
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Posted inSecurity
Canadian, German and Norway leaders reaffirm commitment to Arctic security
NATO exercise in Norway highlights rising tensions with Moscow as allies pledge stronger defence co-operation in the High North
Posted inPolitics & Policy
With new ships, Canada aims to be ‘icebreaking superpower’
Ottawa expands Arctic capabilities with costly new icebreakers amid rising geopolitical competition in the far north
Posted inEnergy & Environment
In sea-change, U.K. may abandon homes to coastal erosion
Pilot projects test ‘managed retreat’ as rising seas and faster erosion threaten seaside communities in eastern England
Posted inCulture
WWII leader Churchill to be removed from U.K. banknotes
The Bank of England plans to replace historic figures on banknotes with wildlife, prompting backlash from some lawmakers
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Why oil prices are soaring despite record reserve release
Major economies released record strategic oil reserves, but prices still surged above $100 as war threatens global energy supply
Posted inCulture
‘Heated Rivalry’ stars condemn ‘hateful’ fan engagement
The star of the hit hockey drama Heated Rivalry condemns racist and homophobic abuse from fans in a public social media statement
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Will Trump blink on Iran as pressure mounts?
Donald Trump signals the Iran war could end soon, but his shifting goals and Tehran’s response leave the timeline uncertain
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Europe turning away from nuclear energy was ‘strategic mistake’: EU chief
War in the Middle East shows how nuclear power helps nations stay independent and not reliant on fossil fuels, world leaders say
Posted inFamily
Right-wing extremism gaining traction among Swedish youth: report
Experts say social media and algorithms are leading to more young people posting antisemitic content online