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Jan 2025
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Trudeau, a divided House, Ukraine and th...

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is likely to announce his resignation, a source has told Reuters. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries looks to play an outsized role in a divided House. Ukraine has launched a new attack in the Kursk region in western Russia as Baltic Sea nations guard against suspected sabotage. Plus, “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Perez” tri ... Show More
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