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President Trump has signed an order finalizing parts of a new trade deal between the US and UK, which will lower tariffs on some imported goods—like cars—entering the US. It’s a step toward smoother trade relations, though the full scope of the agreement is still taking shape.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t a sweeping overhaul, but it’s a tangible move to ease trade tensions between the two allies. For businesses—especially automakers—it could mean cost savings and simpler logistics. But with Brexit still reshaping the UK’s global trade landscape, this is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle.

Jane Woodcock, a 68-year-old Ontario senior, thought retirement would be her time to relax—but life had other plans. After her husband passed away in 2018, she struggled to make ends meet, especially when the pandemic hit. Now, she’s unretired and back at work, not by choice but out of necessity, to cover the rising cost of living and care for her five pets. Her story highlights how even careful planners can get blindsided by financial pressures in today’s economy.

Editor’s Note: Jane’s situation isn’t just a personal struggle—it’s a snapshot of a bigger problem. More seniors are being forced back into work as inflation, housing costs, and unexpected life events eat away at their savings. It’s a wake-up call about how fragile retirement security has become for many Canadians, even those who thought they’d prepared. Stories like this make the abstract "cost of living crisis" feel painfully real.

Russian missile strikes on Kyiv have left at least 15 dead and nearly 100 wounded in what Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is calling one of the war’s worst attacks. He accused world leaders of ignoring the brutality, while the conflict’s political ripple effects continue—Trump and Macron traded barbs over the war’s handling.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another headline in a long war—it’s a grim escalation, with civilians paying the price. Zelenskyy’s frustration highlights how global attention (and aid) may be waning, even as violence intensifies. And with major leaders like Trump and Macron sniping at each other, it’s a reminder that geopolitics keeps shaping Ukraine’s fate, for better or worse.

Fuel tanker shipping rates are spiking as tensions between Iran and Israel rattle global markets, raising concerns about potential disruptions to oil supply chains. Meanwhile, the UK and US have finalized a trade deal at the G7, with Trump notably exempting the UK from tariffs—apparently just because he "likes" them.

Editor’s Note: When geopolitical tensions flare up in the Middle East, oil markets tend to freak out—and this time is no different. Higher tanker rates mean pricier transport costs, which could eventually trickle down to what you pay at the pump. The UK-US trade deal might offer some economic relief, but Trump's offhand reasoning for tariff exemptions shows how unpredictable trade policy can be. Bottom line? Brace for potential ripple effects on energy prices and global trade.

A new report on grooming and sexual abuse has delivered a blunt assessment of systemic failures, but survivors are waiting to see if it translates into real action. Social affairs editor Alison Holt highlights that tangible, grassroots changes—not just words—are what victims truly need.

Editor’s Note: Reports like this often make headlines, but the real test is whether they spark actual reforms. For survivors, promises and policy papers mean little without concrete steps to prevent abuse and support victims. This story matters because it keeps the pressure on authorities to move beyond rhetoric and deliver results.