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As It Happens After 17 years of serving their country in the U.S. Navy, Lt. Rae Timberlake faced a stark choice — leave the military, or be kicked out. Defense Secretary memo tells trans troops: Resign voluntarily by June 6, or face expulsion Sheena Goodyear · CBC Radio · Posted:Continue Reading

World U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, saying on Monday it would be “stupid” to turn down the generous offer. ‘I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer,’ TrumpContinue Reading

World An American Israeli soldier held hostage for more than 19 months in the Gaza Strip was released Monday, Hamas said, in a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. IDF confirmed a hostage has been released on social mediaContinue Reading

World The military operations chiefs of India and Pakistan will discuss on Monday the next steps for the nuclear-armed neighbours after a ceasefire returns calm to the border, following their fiercest fighting in nearly three decades. No firing reported overnight along the heavily militarized region between India, PakistanThe Associated PressContinue Reading

World A group of 49 white South Africans are set to arrive at Dulles International Airport outside Washington on Monday, after having been offered refugee status under a new program from the Trump administration. Afrikaners to be welcomed by Trump administration, which is angered by South Africa land reform lawTheContinue Reading

World U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes. Sides will continue to negotiate after having temporarily set tariffs over 100%The AssociatedContinue Reading

In the days before his trip overseas, U.S. President Donald Trump moved rapidly to tamp down a long list of potential distractions that could overshadow his hugely significant visit to the Middle East. Help broker a shaky ceasefire between nuclear powers India and Pakistan. Check. Outline a plan to feed starving Gaza,Continue Reading

World Dozens of boxes of Nazi material confiscated by Argentinean authorities during the Second World War were recently rediscovered in the Supreme Court’s basement, the court said on Sunday. Staffers came across the boxes 84 years later while preparing for a Supreme Court museumThomson Reuters · Posted: May 11, 2025Continue Reading

Hamas says Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, will be released Monday as part of efforts to establish a ceasefire, reopen crossings into the Israeli-blockaded territory and resume the delivery of aid. U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed late Sunday in a message to TheContinue Reading