World Cup risks being ‘stage for repression’ for millions of fans: Amnesty
Rights group says football tournament in Canada, Mexico and US poses risks for fans from local communities and abroad.

Rights group says football tournament in Canada, Mexico and US poses risks for fans from local communities and abroad.

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Some First Nations are challenging Carney’s resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.
Police report there were no injuries after someone fired a gun at the US consulate in the early morning hours.
The Canadian prime minister was quick to jump on the Iran war bandwagon, seemingly forgetting his own speech at Davos.
As companies experiment with AI agents, the technology is beginning to reshape office hierarchies across US and Canada.

Mark Carney said he wants de-escalation of the Iran attacks but said he couldn’t rule out military participation.
Globe and Mail report alleges Indian consular officials in Vancouver tied to Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s assassination.
Bilateral trade expected to hit $50bn by 2030, says Indian PM Modi as he hosts his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney.
India’s foreign ministry says the visit marks a “significant step” in strengthening ties.
Canadian officials say India is no longer a ‘security threat’ after allegations of transnational violence rocked ties.
Carney’s trip comes at a time when he’s looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.