Sunday, June 15, 2025

Macron rejects Trump's plan for Greenland, proposal for Putin to mediate Israel-Iran crisis

A person speaks at a lectern during an outdoor news conference.

The French leader was visiting Greenland — a self-governing part of Denmark with the right to declare independence that U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to take over — ahead of a trip to Canada for the G7 leaders' summit.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/macron-trump-putin-iran-israel-greenland-1.7562021?cmp=rss

Trump protests sweep across U.S. ahead of Saturday's military parade

A protest in the streets.

Demonstrators crowded into streets, parks and plazas across the U.S. on Saturday to rally against President Donald Trump as officials urged calm and mobilized National Guard troops ahead of a military parade to mark the army's 250th anniversary, which coincides with Trump's birthday.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/no-kings-protests-1.7561546?cmp=rss

What do you give the King? It could be cufflinks, a car or Indigenous beadwork

A closeup of a person with their head tilted to their right

A list of official gifts to King Charles offers insights into the leaders, countries and individuals wanting to commemorate his coronation or their audiences with the monarch.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/official-gifts-list-king-charles-prince-edward-visit-prince-william-oceans-1.7560776?cmp=rss