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Former Quebec immigration minister Nadine Girault dies at age 63

Former Quebec immigration minister Nadine Girault dies at age 63

QUEBEC — Former Quebec cabinet minister Nadine Girault has died at the age of 63. Premier François Legault confirmed her death on social media, paying tribute to a "passionate, determined and endearing woman.
NATO chief says Ukraine's ammunition use outstripping supply

NATO chief says Ukraine's ammunition use outstripping supply

BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned Monday that Ukraine is using up ammunition far faster than its allies can provide it and putting pressure on Western defense industries, just as Russia ramps up its military offensive.
Japan watchdog OKs new safety rules to extend reactor life

Japan watchdog OKs new safety rules to extend reactor life

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese nuclear regulators on Monday approved contentious safety evaluation changes and draft legislation to allow aging reactors to operate longer, in a rare split decision in which one of the five commissioners dissented.
German conservatives hail rare 'big city' win in Berlin

German conservatives hail rare 'big city' win in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's main opposition party on Monday celebrated its victory in a Berlin state election re-run made necessary by serious voting glitches in 2021 , arguing that the result shows the party can appeal to voters in urban areas with cent
Cambodia's Hun Sen receives support pledges on Beijing visit

Cambodia's Hun Sen receives support pledges on Beijing visit

BEIJING (AP) — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen received multiple assurances of Chinese economic and political support during a meeting Friday in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Philippines says China ship used laser against coast guard

Philippines says China ship used laser against coast guard

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea , calling it a “b
Google to expand misinformation 'prebunking' in Europe

Google to expand misinformation 'prebunking' in Europe

WASHINGTON (AP) — After seeing promising results in Eastern Europe, Google will initiate a new campaign in Germany that aims to make people more resilient to the corrosive effects of online misinformation.
EU foresees economy improving, but inflation still painful

EU foresees economy improving, but inflation still painful

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Union's executive branch has raised its economic growth forecast for the year, saying Europe will narrowly avoid a recession and has already passed its inflation peak as natural gas prices fall from astronomical
Cambodia PM orders closure of independent radio station

Cambodia PM orders closure of independent radio station

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — One of Cambodia’s last free media outlets, Voice of Democracy radio, ceased operations on Monday after Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered its closure for allegedly slandering his son in a story.
Personnel shortage challenging Air Force's plan to introduce F-35, other equipment

Personnel shortage challenging Air Force's plan to introduce F-35, other equipment

OTTAWA — A model F-35 sits in a place of prominence on the corner of Lt.-Gen. Eric Kenny's desk. The miniature grey aircraft is propped in the air by a plastic stand as if it is flying, and Royal Canadian Air Force markings are visible on its wings.