Simon Kent

Simon Kent

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Watch: Canada PM Mark Carney Dismisses U.S. Ties as a ‘Weakness’

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney looks across the southern border to his country’s near neighbour he doesn’t like what he sees. So great is his disappointment Carney announced Sunday that Canada’s reliance on the U.S. must be diminished by inking trade deals elsewhere.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a press conference at the West Block on

Court Rules Construction of Trump’s Ballroom Can Proceed

The construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom can proceed, a federal appeals court ruled late Friday night. The judgement came just 24-hours after a lower court judge continued to block above-ground rebuild on the site of the former East Wing.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 22, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks holding a photos of

Chinese Carmaker Patents Voice-Controlled Onboard Toilet

When you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go. Chinese carmaker Seres realises this basic human necessity. For that reason it has secured a patent for an “in-vehicle toilet” that slides under a seat and enables full onboard lavatory access without stopping the vehicle. An extraction fan to displace fumes and wafting odors is included.

Chinese carmaker Seres has secured a patent for an "in-vehicle toilet" that slides under a

Pope Leo Responds to Trump Criticism: ‘I’m Sorry to Hear That’

Pope Leo XIV responded Monday to President Donald Trump criticising him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran, telling reporters the Vatican works for peace and reconciliation based on the teachings of the Gospel, adding he fears neither the Trump administration or vigorous debate.

Pope Leo XIV gestures during a visit at the Maqam Echahid Martyrs’ Monument in El Madani

Video: Bruce Springsteen Rages at ‘Racist, Reckless, Treasonous’ Trump During LA Concert

Fading rocker Bruce Springsteen used the pulpit provided by the first night of the Los Angeles leg of his current tour to fulminate (once more)  against President Donald Trump. Springsteen’s vein-popping fury lasted almost for two minutes while he barely drew breath, such was the septuagenarian’s hatred and desire to belittle the man in the Oval Office.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band perform at The K

JD Vance Lands in Hungary to Back Orbán’s re-Election Push

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a key European ally of the Trump administration, faces a tough set of parliamentary elections this weekend but he now has one supporter firmly on his side after U.S. Vice-President JD Vance landed in Budapest on Tuesday to offer his support.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto (R) welcomes US Vice President JD Vance (C) and

Iran Confirms Israel Killed Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri

Iran confirmed Monday a targeted Israeli air strike killed the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval units, Alireza Tangsiri, who Israel held responsible for the blocking of the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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