Fifa to use cooling breaks at every World Cup 2026 game, regardless of weather

Canada's privacy commissioner is investigating the use of facial recognition technology in advertisements displayed on billboards near Union Station following public complaints regarding privacy concerns.

Canada has awarded a multibillion-dollar military satellite contract to MDA Space and Telesat, a significant move under Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration, which aims to accelerate military spending. This decision has led to a notable increase in the stock prices of both companies.

Jon Stewart and other late-night hosts criticized FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington, D.C. Stewart described the award as an 'entirely fictitious golden butt plug,' highlighting the absurdity of the recognition amid Trump's controversial administration and escalating tensions with Venezuela.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV in Rome, discussing updated peace proposals that Ukraine plans to send to the United States to help resolve the ongoing conflict with Russia. This meeting highlights the diplomatic efforts being made to seek a peaceful resolution to the war.

Ukraine is preparing to present a revised peace plan to the United States on Tuesday, following discussions between President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from France, Germany, and Britain in London. This initiative comes as the conflict approaches its fourth year, with increasing pressure from the White House for a swift resolution to the ongoing war with Russia.

President Trump has announced a $12 billion aid package aimed at supporting American farmers who have been adversely affected by what he termed 'unjustified trade actions.' This initiative is intended to provide financial relief as farmers prepare for upcoming harvests and future crops.

President Donald Trump has threatened to impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexico if it fails to provide extra water to assist U.S. farmers, claiming a violation of a 1944 treaty that governs water-sharing between the two nations. Under this treaty, Mexico is obligated to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water from the Rio Grande every five years, while the U.S. must allocate 1.5 million acre-feet from the Colorado River to Mexico annually.

European Council President António Costa has issued a warning to the United States against interfering in European affairs, emphasizing that only European citizens should determine their governance. This statement follows the release of a new national security strategy by former President Donald Trump, which characterizes European allies as weak and appears to support far-right political movements.