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Veterans were joined by world leaders including Justin Trudeau and Joe Biden to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. With threats to democracy on the rise again, leaders had a message about the state of the world. And: Parliamentarians grapple with the fallout of a redacted committee report that alleges some Canadian politicians collaborated with foreign governments. Opposition parties are pressing the government to release the names of those MPs. But it doesn’t look like that is going to happen. Plus: They’re big. They bite. And they can fly. Joro spiders are on the move in the United States. Will they eventually make their way to Canada?
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It finally happened. The Bank of Canada has cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Many borrowers are relieved and hoping for more cuts in the future.
And: The EU's climate change monitoring service says the global average temperature for the last 12 months was the highest on record. Despite calls for urgent action, we don’t seem to be listening. Plus: It’s been 80 years since allied soldiers stormed the beaches of Normandy. For most attending today’s commemoration in France they have no living memory of the war. But for a dwindling number of veterans facing a world still engulfed in conflict, paying tribute to their fallen comrades is as important today as it has ever been.
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Online streaming services operating in Canada will have to contribute five per cent of their Canadian revenues to support domestic media. That’s about $200 million each year. Some of the money will go to local and Indigenous media. And: You may not know that when you file a complaint with the Canadian Transportation Agency and win your case, you could still wind up in court. Changes to the law make it easier for airlines to challenge rulings – potentially dragging passengers into legal battles. Plus: Even though he has declared victory, Indian Prime Minister Modi didn’t get the absolute majority he wanted. Some analysts are suggesting that he needs to step away from identity-driven politics.
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The Trudeau government gets more criticism over its handling of foreign interference threats. A report says the threats were serious, but the response was too slow. Plus: Politics in British Columbia get another big jolt. The official opposition party – BC United – has lost another member to the Conservatives. We look at the changing political landscape. And: After a violent campaign, and a landslide win, Mexico elects its first female president. Also: Schools are looking beyond portables to make space for swelling student populations. But modular building isn’t a long-term solution.
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One Palestinian family is now living safely in Ottawa - after months of working to leave Gaza. But they say their minds are focused on their family members that are still stuck there. Also: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise appearance at a major global defence meeting - and had harsh words for China, accusing them of supporting Russia. Plus: Edmonton Oilers fans are hoping their team makes it to the Stanley Cup final, and some fans are willing to make bargains to make that a reality.
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Ticketmaster owner Live Nation is investigating a potentially massive data breach. A group of hackers claims it has stolen the personal information of at least 560 million users. Also: For the first time ever, voters in Mexico will choose between two women to be their next President. But some Mexican feminist groups have doubts that this historic moment will result in any major breakthroughs for women's rights. Plus: Across Ontario, golf-course owners say they are being targeted by professional thieves - as hundreds of golf carts have gone missing from multiple locations.