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A look at the first artificial solar eclipses created by two European satellites

A look at the first artificial solar eclipses created by two European satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of European satellites have created the first artificial solar eclipses by flying in precise and fancy formation, providing hours of on-demand totality for scientists.
Israel condemns black partition walls around its pavilions at Paris Air Show

Israel condemns black partition walls around its pavilions at Paris Air Show

PARIS (AP) — France's government ordered black partition walls erected around Israeli defense industry exhibits displaying offensive weapons at the Paris Air Show, because of the war in Gaza and rising tensions in the Mideast.
Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit

Canada and the United Kingdom think and work alike, Starmer says during Ottawa visit

OTTAWA — The historic ties and long-standing working relationship between the United Kingdom and Canada are not just reflections of the past, but are very much needed "in the here and now," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday.
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada's priorities as the G7 summit host, but there's still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days.
Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent

Amid upheaval abroad, universities urge Ottawa, Quebec to invest in attracting talent

MONTREAL — Four major Quebec universities are proposing initiatives to make the province a landing spot for high-level researchers and urged the federal and provincial government to step up at a unique moment to attract talent from around the globe.
How Prime Video's 'Burn Bar' is changing the way we watch NASCAR

How Prime Video's 'Burn Bar' is changing the way we watch NASCAR

NASCAR fans have grown accustomed to seeing speed, throttle and braking on broadcasts for years. There has been one measurement, though, that has eluded networks and viewers for years. Until now.
Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

Emerging quantum technologies take the spotlight at Kananaskis G7 summit

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has named quantum technologies as a priority topic for the G7 meeting in Kananaskis — placing the nascent tech centre stage at the summit for the first time.
Finland accuses senior crew of Russia-linked vessel in damage of undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

Finland accuses senior crew of Russia-linked vessel in damage of undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

HELSINKI (AP) — Finnish authorities have accused senior officers of a Russia-linked vessel that damaged undersea cables last year between Finland and Estonia of criminal offenses related to the wreckage.
Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

Canada's top doctor Theresa Tam leaving position when term ends June 20

TORONTO — As Dr. Theresa Tam prepares to leave her position next week, Canada's top doctor says it's more important than ever for Canada to stand up for science and combat disinformation.
Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts

Defence spending boost can only go so far to lessen U.S. reliance: experts

MONTREAL — In early 2002, Glenn Cowan touched down in Kandahar as part of the first wave of regular Canadian Army troops deployed to Afghanistan, serving in a U.S.-led brigade combat team.