How much does Trump hate Canada?

How much does Trump hate Canada?

Canadians aren’t used to being hated by the United States. Stereotyped, sure. Ignored, absolutely. But hated?

We got a taste of it during Donald Trump’s first term. There were tariffs and lies and lots of weirdness then, too. But it seemed to be more between chummy adversaries, rather than outright enemies.

Well, something happened in the intervening four years. Between rounds of golf and trial dates, Mr. Trump seemed to nurture a white-hot animosity toward Canada, for reasons that escape any balanced mind. The MAGA hordes dutifully hopped on the bandwagon, all riled up over the latest scapegoat to be served up to them.

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Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days

At least eight students and one teacher have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a school in southern Turkey, Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci has said.

The incident happened at Ayser Calik Secondary School in the Kahramanmaras area, where Cifci said 13 people were also wounded, leaving six in critical condition.

Twitter/XKahramanmaraş

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Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub

Police investigate claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted Ruby Rose at Melbourne nightclub

Police are investigating claims Katy Perry sexually assaulted the Australian actor Ruby Rose at a Melbourne nightclub more than a decade ago, allegations the American pop star strenuously denies.

Victoria police on Wednesday said in a statement: “Melbourne sexual offences and child abuse investigation team (SOCIT) detectives are investigating [an alleged] historical sexual assault that occurred in Melbourne in 2010.

“Police have been told the incident occurred at a licensed premises in Melbourne’s CBD.

h/t Mauser and Patti Jo

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Nuclear reactor on moon crucial to U.S. ‘space superiority,’ Trump officials say

Nuclear reactor on moon crucial to U.S. ‘space superiority,’ Trump officials say

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — Establishing a permanent U.S. base on the moon, including a nuclear reactor, is crucial before China or Russia does, top Trump administration officials said Tuesday at a major space conference.

The recent success of the Artemis II lunar mission, officials said, catapulted the U.S. ahead of its adversaries in a critical national security priority: space dominance. The Trump administration says it is taking a whole-of-government approach to developing technology that will support deep-space exploration and a long-term lunar presence.

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Finland’s president on why he believes Canada could — eventually — be part of the EU

Finland’s president on why he believes Canada could — eventually — be part of the EU

Finnish President Alexander Stubb says he exchanges messages with Prime Minister Mark Carney almost every day.

“We’re tight,” Stubb said with a smile.

Now, Stubb and Carney have the opportunity to talk in person.

Stubb is in Ottawa for his first official bilateral meetings with Canada’s prime minister. The pair are working to develop trade and defence ties, according to Carney’s office.


Not sure how long the EU has left and besides I thought we were on the waiting list for the Great Big China Co-Prosperity Sphere?

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France: Afghan Facing Trial for Raping Goats and Sheep

France: Afghan Facing Trial for Raping Goats and Sheep

A 19-year-old Afghan is set to stand trial in France after being accused of repeatedly abusing goats and sheep near Marseille.

The suspect was arrested on the night of April 10th by the anti-crime brigade (BAC) in the municipality of Les Pennes-Mirabeau, following a series of incidents reported by livestock owners. Since early 2026, farmers had reported finding various injured animals, all showing signs of sexual abuse. Some animals were found with their legs bound.

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Justin Trudeau at Coachella is a Rorschach test

Justin Trudeau at Coachella is a Rorschach test

Buckle up, buttercups, here is what I have learned about Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s presence at Coachella this weekend:

1) Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau went to Coachella this weekend.
2) This was the cutest development in their already-confirmed Instagram relationship, a life-giving affirmation of true love, let us rejoice and be glad in it, and
3) Alternatively, these people should go to hell.

Welcome in.

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Doug Ford says Mark Carney’s majority means ‘a stronger hand’ against Trump

Doug Ford says Mark Carney’s majority means ‘a stronger hand’ against Trump

Premier Doug Ford says a majority federal government means Prime Minister Mark Carney “has a stronger hand to deal with President (Donald) Trump and the tariffs that we’re facing.”

Speaking to reporters at Queen’s Park, the Progressive Conservative premier said the three Liberal byelection victories on Monday would help Carney in the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and in the ongoing trade war with the U.S.

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