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Mark Carney

Also known as: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney · Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney · Prime Minister Mark Carney

2026-04-272026-06-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    But the celebratory atmosphere at Vancouver's BC Place stadium, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cheering on 'Les Rouges', was soured by a serious injury to Kone in the 51st minute.Qatar's Assim Madibo upended Kone with a clumsy challenge from behind to leave the Italy-ba

    Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
  3. The Standard

    r of air defence missiles, a winter support package and strengthening pressure on Russia. “It’s great that everybody understands that Russia is not winning, and we have to push Putin to end this war,” the Ukrainian leader said at a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

    G7 powers push Russia to end Ukraine war as US backs peace
  4. Citizen Digital

    "President Trump, like all of us, simply acknowledged that there was no serious willingness on Russia's part today to discuss peace." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had noted a US "change in tone with respect to Ukraine".

    G7 leaders welcome Trump 'change' on Ukraine
  5. Citizen Digital

    s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump, Kenya's President William Ruto, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney

    G7 leaders bolster commitment to combat migrant smuggling
  6. The Standard

    A multinational force led by France and Britain "can play an important role to facilitate the resumption of maritime traffic" in the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping has been severely restricted in the conflict, it added.Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, speaking before the th

    G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI
  7. Citizen Digital

    ._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The guest list includes Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump (United States), Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney

    Ruto arrives in France for G7 Summit, to push Africa's case for financial reform
  8. The Standard

    ction, security and artificial intelligence.Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, President William Ruto, and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto in Evian for the G7 Summit, France. [PCS] The guest list includes Presidents Macron and Donald Trump (United States), Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney

    Ruto arrives in France for G7 Summit
  9. Citizen Digital

    At the summit, the President will share the table with some of the world's most powerful leaders, among them United States President Donald Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Japanese Prime Minister

    Ruto heads to France for G7 summit to push for Africa investment, AI equity reforms
  10. Citizen Digital

    Canadian Prime Minister ⁠Mark Carney has a slim majority in Parliament, which is due to break for summer recess soon.

    Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was also at the ceremony, said "the 150 aircraft will be built by Canadian workers on Canadian factory floors.

    AirAsia signs $19bn deal for 150 Airbus A220 jets
Sport

Canada wins first World Cup match 6-0 over nine-man Qatar

The News

Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.

19 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Canada wins first World Cup match 6-0 over nine-man Qatar

    Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. G7 leaders intensify pressure on Russia to end Ukraine war

    G7 leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions on gas and oil to end the war in Ukraine, with US President Trump saying Moscow should "make a deal." Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the summit at Evian-les-Bains, where he met with Trump and other G7 leaders.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. G7 leaders unite on pressuring Russia over Ukraine war

    G7 leaders at a three-day summit hailed newly-found unity on increasing pressure on Russia to end its war against Ukraine, sensing a shift by President Donald Trump to take a tougher line against Moscow. The leaders agreed on a final statement involving key geopolitical issues and committed to increasing supplies of air defence equipment to Ukraine.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. G7 leaders commit to dismantle migrant smuggling networks

    G7 leaders, alongside G7 partner countries Kenya and Korea, agreed Tuesday to intensify efforts against human trafficking and migrant smuggling by dismantling organised criminal networks and disrupting their business models.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. G7 leaders welcome Iran deal, pledge Ukraine military support

    G7 leaders hailed the US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "historic opportunity" to prevent Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and addressed regional threats, while agreeing to increase air defence supplies to Ukraine and pressure Russia on peace negotiations.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Ruto attends G7 Summit in France to advocate for Africa

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to represent Africa at the G7 Leaders' Summit, invited by French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto, accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, will participate in discussions on the economy, international trade, climate action, security, and artificial intelligence.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Ruto represents Africa at G7 Summit in France

    President William Ruto arrived in Evian, France, to participate in the G7 Leaders' Summit as an invited guest of French President Emmanuel Macron. Ruto is expected to advocate for reforms of the global financial system and stronger Africa-world partnerships on trade, infrastructure, and energy.

    16 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Ruto to attend G7 summit in France for Africa agenda

    President William Ruto is travelling to Evian, France for the G7 Leaders' Summit, where he will champion Africa's economic agenda and push for reforms to the global financial system. He received a personal invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron and will present Africa's common position as shaped during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi last month.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Canada bans social media for under-16s, regulates AI chatbots

    Canada introduced a digital safety bill banning social media for children under 16, with exemptions for platforms meeting certain safety standards, and establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards for AI chatbots. Companies face penalties of 3% of global revenue or up to C$10 million for non-compliance.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. AirAsia orders 150 Airbus A220 jets for $19 billion

    Southeast Asia's largest low-cost carrier AirAsia signed a $19 billion agreement to purchase 150 Canadian-made Airbus A220-300 jets, with the option to double the order to 300 aircraft to meet future demand. The deal, announced at Airbus's facility in Canada, represents the largest order in that country's history and will enable the airline to open new Asian routes starting with fleet deliveries in 2028.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Trump evacuated after gunman attempts White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting

    A gunman opened fire near a security checkpoint during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC on Saturday night, prompting Trump's evacuation. Suspect Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was arrested; the FBI and US Attorney General are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings suggesting senior White House officials may have been targeted.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

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