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A book revives the largely forgotten story of how one of America’s most famous founding fathers tried to make Canada a part of his new nation.
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US says progress made at talks with Ukraine as Russia attacks infrastructure
Moscow launched 653 drones and 51 missiles overnight, most of which were downed, Kyiv says.

EU says US ‘still our biggest ally’ despite release of policy paper supporting Europe’s far-right – Europe live
The Trump administration released a policy paper on Friday that made explicit Washington’s support for Europe’s nationalist far-right partiesThe Swedish navy encounters Russian submarines in the Baltic Sea on an “almost weekly” basis, its chief of operations has said, and is preparing for a further increase in the event of ceasefire or armistice in the Ukraine war.Capt Marko Petkovic said Moscow was “continuously reinforcing” its presence in the region, and sightings of its vessels were a regular part of life for the Swedish navy. Its “very common”, he said, adding that the number of sightings had increased in recent years. Continue reading...
At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting
Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.
Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children, doctor group says
Thursday's attack is the latest in the fighting between the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, also known as the RSF, and the Sudanese military, who have been at war for over two years.
EU’s Kallas says Washington ‘biggest ally’ despite US security downgrade
Foreign policy chief keeping Washington onside as Ukrainian, US officials continue talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war.
RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad
The RSF accused Sudan's army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.
Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Ukraine overnight into Saturday, after U.S. and Ukrainian officials said they'll meet on Saturday for talks aimed at ending the war.

Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan
Russian forces have advanced on several fronts recently. President Vladimir V. Putin signaled after talks with U.S. officials that he was not budging from demands.
Oklahoma rack up 14th straight NBA win; Durant hits 31K career points
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 points in Thunder's win over the Mavericks while Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns.