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European leaders are seeking to clarify a little-used mutual defence clause in the European Union treaty as questions grow over Washington’s long-term commitment to NATO during a deepening rift with the United States.NATO, founded in 1949, is a military alliance of North American and European countries built on the principle that an attack on one member is an attack on all. But years of tension between Washington under President Donald Trump and its European allies have pushed European governments to place greater emphasis on their own defence capabilities.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe shift has come as Trump…

Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday after his indictment a day earlier for allegedly making threats against President Trump.He did not enter a plea on Wednesday. Federal Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick read the charges against Comey and denied the Justice Department’s attempts to set conditions of release. “I don’t think conditions on release are necessary in this case,” Fitzpatrick said, adding that “they weren’t necessary last time” Comey was indicted. Comey, in a blue suit and light blue dress shirt, was represented by Patrick Fitzgerald and Jessica Carmichael. He nodded as he was read his rights…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette announced Wednesday a tax cut for 75,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help keep businesses competitive. On Wednesday, the province’s new premier said the tax relief comes amid economic stress the province and country have experienced since the U.S. tariffs and wars driving up energy costs.The tax rate for SMEs will drop to 2.2 per cent from 3.2 per cent on the first $500,000 of income. Fréchette said the affected business will be able to save up to nearly $630 million over five years. Get breaking National…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Romanian national who admitted to participating in a series of swatting calls and bomb threats targeting U.S. government officials — including members of Congress, Cabinet-level officials, federal judges and heads of federal law enforcement agencies — was sentenced Wednesday to four years in prison.Federal prosecutors asked a judge to impose a five-year sentence for Thomasz Szabo, 27, who pleaded guilty in June to conspiracy and threat charges.U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson presided over the case in Washington, D.C. Szabo, who used the online aliases “Plank,” “Jonah” and “Cypher,” pleaded guilty on…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The House of Representatives approved a budget blueprint funding immigration enforcement for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term over Democrats’ fierce objections on Wednesday.Lawmakers voted 215-211 along party lines to take a critical step toward ending the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security funding lapse that began on Feb. 14.Rep. Kevin Kiley, I-Calif., who caucuses with Republicans, voted present. House Democrats united in opposition to the immigration enforcement measure while every Republican present voted in support.House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., could spare just a handful of defections with Republicans’ slim majority.REPUBLICANS CAN…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At just 22, Coco Gauff has already earned U.S. Open and French Open Grand Slam titles. But earlier this week, the American star exited the Madrid Open well before the final, falling short in her bid for another tournament victory.Linda Nosková defeated Gauff Monday in the Round of 16. After her Madrid Open run ended, Gauff said she faced backlash from “angry” gamblers upset their wagers did not pay off.”@ the angry gamblers saying racist things in my IG comments/dms hiding behind anonymous accounts,” Gauff said in a post to her TikTok account…

As warmer weather brings more traffic to Elk Island National Park, visitors this spring expecting to see bison might find themselves seeing something else — black bears. Staff say many visitors have no idea black bears are in the park.“They didn’t even know that there were bears here and so they didn’t know to carry bear spray. They didn’t know to make noise,” explained lead ecologist Ramona Maraj.She said recent research indicates there’s now around 40 black bears in the park, a population that really started growing around 2016.“It’s part of a North America wide range expansion that’s happening of…

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has slammed the AFL’s “compromised draft”, joining his president in lashing the league for going “weak” on player movement changes.The AFL is pushing ahead with moves that will affect father-son prospects and all academy (northern and next generation) selections, despite strong objections from several clubs.But Lyon believes the AFL’s hasn’t gone far enough in overhauling the draft, which blew out to a first round last year of 25 picks instead of what should be 18.The Saints, led by president Andrew Bassat, have been vocal about wanting change, targeting the Queensland teams for their access to…