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A man has been detained after damaging property at U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s residence in Ohio, according to the U.S. Secret Service. The agency said agents assigned to protect the home detained the suspect early Monday after windows were broken and additional damage was reported at the property in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills neighbourhood. Two law enforcement officials said the man used a hammer to break a window and attempted to enter the house. Authorities confirmed the residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Vice President Vance and his family were not in Ohio and had

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris on Monday to join talks with international partners supporting Ukraine, as diplomatic efforts continue to bring an end to Russia’s war nearly four years after the invasion began. The meeting brings together members of the so-called coalition of the willing, including Canada, France and several European nations, with a focus on advancing a negotiated peace plan while strengthening Ukraine’s position. In a statement released Friday, Carney said Canada’s priority remains reinforcing Ukraine’s defence and deterring future Russian aggression, as Kyiv s

Former federal cabinet minister Chrystia Freeland has been appointed as an economic adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, adding to her ongoing role in supporting Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Zelenskyy announced the appointment on social media, saying Ukraine must strengthen its internal resilience as the country works to sustain its economy during the nearly four-year war. Freeland has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine and has previously argued that the country has the potential to become a major economic force by pursuing opportunities l

Some of the Haitian migrants arrested by RCMP officers in southern Quebec on Christmas Day have been deported to the United States after their asylum claims were reviewed by federal authorities. The Canada Border Services Agency says all 19 individuals had their claims assessed, and those found to be inadmissible under Canadian law were returned to the U.S. The agency did not specify how many people were deported following the review. Federal officials point to the Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States, which requires asylum seekers to make a refugee claim in the fi

Former Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Singh Bhullar has suffered a legal setback after a CBI special court in Chandigarh rejected his bail application. The order was passed on Friday following a detailed hearing in the case. During the proceedings, the court heard arguments from both the prosecution and the defence. The hearing took place after the court had earlier directed both sides to submit their replies and present their positions on the bail plea. Bhullar had also approached the Supreme Court seeking interim bail and a stay on the ongoing CBI proceedings. However, the