Le commissaire à la déontologie policière du Québec a ouvert une enquête sur des allégations de comportements racistes de la part d’agents dans l’arrondissement multiculturel de Montréal-Nord.
Le commissaire à la déontologie policière du Québec a ouvert une enquête sur des allégations de comportements racistes de la part d’agents dans l’arrondissement multiculturel de Montréal-Nord.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge during the war.
Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller took aim at only leftwing activism at meeting of 66 nations against political violenceTop Trump officials on Thursday hosted a gathering of 66 nations to discuss the supposed threat of leftwing violence, and launched a series of diatribes, harsh even by the standards of the Trump administration, against leftism.The conference, convened by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, and attended by Stephen Miller, a top Trump adviser, and Scott Bessent, the treasury secret
Marco Rubio and Stephen Miller took aim at only leftwing activism at meeting of 66 nations against political violence
Top Trump officials on Thursday hosted a gathering of 66 nations to discuss the supposed threat of leftwing violence, and launched a series of diatribes, harsh even by the standards of the Trump administration, against leftism.
The conference, convened by Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, and attended by Stephen Miller, a top Trump adviser, and Scott Bessent, the treasury secretary, was billed as a “ministerial on the resurgence of political violence”, but the focus was solely on crushing leftist violence. It came as Donald Trump ramps up his efforts to label his political opponents, and a rising number of politicians identified with the Democratic Socialists of America as “communists”.
France's promise to hand Ukraine its first Rafale fighters will leave Kyiv operating one of the most mixed combat-jet fleets in the world—eight types built in four countries—according to RFE/RL. Analysts say Ukraine is taking on that complexity by choice—a wartime bridge it means to dismantle once its Soviet jets are gone.
Ukraine entered the full-scale war with a Soviet-built air force and has spent years remaking it under fire, leaning on whatever hardware allies will par
France's promise to hand Ukraine its first Rafale fighters will leave Kyiv operating one of the most mixed combat-jet fleets in the world—eight types built in four countries—according to RFE/RL. Analysts say Ukraine is taking on that complexity by choice—a wartime bridge it means to dismantle once its Soviet jets are gone.
Ukraine entered the full-scale war with a Soviet-built air force and has spent years remaking it under fire, leaning on whatever hardware allies will part with. Every jet it adds now folds into an air campaign reaching ever deeper into Russian-held skies.
The Rafale pledge, and the fleet it caps
Paris announced on 14 July that Ukraine will receive an initial four Rafales from a batch of 16, once Ukrainian pilots and ground crews have completed conversion to the type. That training could start in 2026, France and Ukraine said in a joint statement, with the jets expected over Ukraine around 2028-2029.
By RFE/RL's count, the deliveries will leave Ukraine flying eight combat-jet types from four countries: the Soviet MiG-29s and Su-27s it inherited, older Su-24 and Su-25 strike aircraft, and four Western fighters— American F-16s, French Mirage 2000s and Rafales, and Swedish Gripens. Almost no air force runs a lineup that wide.
Why does everyone else standardize
Militaries converge on one or two jet types for hard economic reasons. Each type needs its own supply chain, its own trained mechanics, its own spare parts, its own pilot pipeline. Germany and France, both large and well-funded, field just two fighter types each. Several NATO members fly only one.
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Christoph Bergs, an air power analyst at the Royal United Services Institute, told RFE/RL the fragmentation is a passing cost, not a fixed design. Kyiv wants to swap out its Soviet fleet entirely, he said, and the small batches of Gripens and Rafales arriving this decade will first cover "a transitionary, likely accelerated period of training and tactical integration."
Why Ukraine has no choice
The Soviet jets still at the core of Ukraine's fighting fleet became a liability after Russia seized Crimea in 2014 and cut off the flow of spare parts. Each year they keep flying, they grow harder to maintain and riskier to keep aloft. Kyiv cannot wait for one Western type to arrive in bulk while Russia attacks now, so it takes whatever allies will send, whenever they send it.
That is how the fleet became a patchwork—by wartime arithmetic, not design. F-16s came first because the US and its European operators had them in numbers and the parts to keep them airworthy. Mirages came because France had a few to spare. Gripens are coming because Sweden signed on for as many as 150, Rafales because Kyiv wants 100. Each deal made sense on its own, together, they hand Ukraine a training and maintenance load no peacetime planner would ever take on.
What the complexity buys
The mix pays Ukraine back in two ways. It builds combat air power faster because Kyiv accepts whatever airframe is available instead of waiting for a single standardized type. And it spreads the risk, so no lone supply cutoff or political reversal grounds the whole force. When Washington wavered over F-16 munitions and rules of engagement, the other jets kept flying.
Liz Oyer tells of how she refused to ‘rubber-stamp a political favor’ in gun rights case involving Trump ally Mel GibsonUS politics live – latest updatesLiz Oyer, a former pardon attorney, condemned Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, over his Wednesday testimony to the Senate judiciary committee. Blanche fired Oyer after she refused to recommend restoring firearms rights to the actor and Trump ally Mel Gibson, who was previously convicted of domestic violence.“I declined to
Liz Oyer, a former pardon attorney, condemned Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, over his Wednesday testimony to the Senate judiciary committee. Blanche fired Oyer after she refused to recommend restoring firearms rights to the actor and Trump ally Mel Gibson, who was previously convicted of domestic violence.
“I declined to rubber-stamp a political favor for a friend of the president, and it cost me my job,” the former US pardon attorney told the committee on the second day of Blanche’s confirmation hearing.
Our Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett describes how Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer and current nominee for attorney general, has helped Mr. Trump gain more control over the Justice Department.
Our Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett describes how Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer and current nominee for attorney general, has helped Mr. Trump gain more control over the Justice Department.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will spend nearly $2-billion over four years to expand the Canadian Armed Forces' fleet of light armoured vehicles by 190 vehicles. London-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will build the vehicles.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will spend nearly $2-billion over four years to expand the Canadian Armed Forces' fleet of light armoured vehicles by 190 vehicles. London-based General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada will build the vehicles.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney a déclaré que le Canada et les États-Unis se partageraient les recettes nettes « modestes » générées par le pont international Gordie-Howe, une fois les dettes et les coûts d’exploitation réglés.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney a déclaré que le Canada et les États-Unis se partageraient les recettes nettes « modestes » générées par le pont international Gordie-Howe, une fois les dettes et les coûts d’exploitation réglés.
A reported overnight drone attack targeted Russia's Engels-2 strategic airbase in Saratov Oblast on 16 July, with open-source analysts identifying a fire on the installation that hosts bombers used in missile attacks against Ukraine.
The monitoring Telegram channel Exilenova+ reported that multiple drones targeted the airbase overnight. Videos published by the channel appeared to show a fire burning on or near the military installation.
Independent Russian outlet Ast
A reported overnight drone attack targeted Russia's Engels-2 strategic airbase in Saratov Oblast on 16 July, with open-source analysts identifying a fire on the installation that hosts bombers used in missile attacks against Ukraine.
The monitoring Telegram channel Exilenova+ reported that multiple drones targeted the airbase overnight. Videos published by the channel appeared to show a fire burning on or near the military installation.
Independent Russian outlet Astra reported, based on open-source analysis, that a fire broke out on the airbase following the strike.
Shahed-like drone design draws attention
Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi noted that footage recorded by local residents appeared to show drones visually resembling Iranian-designed Shahed loitering munitions, which Russia has used extensively to strike Ukrainian cities and infrastructure throughout its full-scale invasion.
The outlet noted that visually similar drones have been observed during previous Ukrainian long-range strikes inside Russia.
An unidentified Ukrainian drone, visually resembling the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drone, used to attack Russia's Engels-2 airbase on 16 July 2026. Photo: Exilenova+
Base used for missile attacks on Ukraine
Engels-2 is one of Russia's principal strategic aviation bases and hosts Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers, which Russia regularly uses to launch Kh-101 cruise missiles against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.
The base also stores munitions, fuel, and maintenance equipment supporting Russia's long-range bomber fleet. Militarnyi noted that Russia expanded the airbase last year by constructing additional aircraft parking areas to accommodate more strategic bombers.
The airbase has been targeted repeatedly since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, reflecting Ukraine's campaign to degrade Russia's long-range strike capabilities deep behind the front line.
Explosions reported across Engels
Residents of the Russian cities of Saratov and Engels reported hearing multiple explosions beginning around 2:30 a.m. local time, according to monitoring channels.
Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin acknowledged a drone attack on the region, saying civilian infrastructure in Engels had been damaged but reporting no casualties. He did not confirm any strike on the military airfield.
According to Astra, one drone also struck a residential apartment building about two kilometers from the airbase. Militarnyi reported that local residents also described power outages following the explosions, with social media users suggesting a substation may have been hit.
Le premier ministre Mark Carney justifie ses reculs sur plusieurs politiques du gouvernement canadien qui visaient à réduire les émissions de gaz à effet de serre, en prédisant que les décisions qu’il a prises attireront les investissements requis pour une diminution.
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His comments come after 103 House Democrats backed an unsuccessful bid to halt billions in military aid to IsraelIsrael’s support among Democrats is starting to buckleSenator John Fetterman said he would consider leaving the Democratic party it ever became “the anti-Israel party”, as more than 100 House lawmakers backed halting military aid to the Middle Eastern ally over its incursions into Gaza and Lebanon.The Pennsylvania senator has emerged as one of Israel’s most prominent advocates among S
Senator John Fetterman said he would consider leaving the Democratic party it ever became “the anti-Israel party”, as more than 100 House lawmakers backed halting military aid to the Middle Eastern ally over its incursions into Gaza and Lebanon.
The Pennsylvania senator has emerged as one of Israel’s most prominent advocates among Senate Democrats, even as others in the party back away from their traditional support for the country amid accusations that prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government committed genocide in Gaza.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not expect the appointment of a new Ukrainian defense minister to bring major changes to Kiev's strategy in its fight against Russia.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte does not expect the appointment of a new Ukrainian defense minister to bring major changes to Kiev's strategy in its fight against Russia.
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
Fifa is "assessing the match reports" before deciding whether to punish Argentina after players held a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
C'est une affiche de rêve et également inédite en finale de la Coupe du monde. Le match Espagne-Argentine se tiendra dimanche 19 juillet à New York. L'occasion pour la Roja de décrocher sa deuxième étoile. Mais en face, un homme a rendez-vous avec l'Histoire : Lionel Messi. S'il gagne cette seconde finale mondiale de suite, le génie argentin pourrait bien clore les débats une bonne fois pour toutes et devenir le meilleur joueur de l'histoire. Quand vous aimez ce sport fabuleux qu'est le football
C'est une affiche de rêve et également inédite en finale de la Coupe du monde. Le match Espagne-Argentine se tiendra dimanche 19 juillet à New York. L'occasion pour la Roja de décrocher sa deuxième étoile. Mais en face, un homme a rendez-vous avec l'Histoire : Lionel Messi. S'il gagne cette seconde finale mondiale de suite, le génie argentin pourrait bien clore les débats une bonne fois pour toutes et devenir le meilleur joueur de l'histoire. Quand vous aimez ce sport fabuleux qu'est le football, c'est le genre de questions qui compte.
Les grands modèles d’intelligence artificielle seraient plus réticents à produire des critiques visant des gouvernements qui limitent déjà la liberté d’expression. C’est la conclusion d’une étude que vient de publier aujourd’hui l’Oversight Board, l’organisme indépendant principalement chargé d’évaluer les politiques de modération de Meta. Pour cette première évaluation consacrée aux grands modèles de langage, les […]
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USSF chief exec focuses on ‘incredible support’ of fansWon’t say if federation regrets Trump involvementUS president called Fifa to lobby for red card reviewUS Soccer Federation chief executive JT Batson made his first public remarks Thursday about the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s involvement in this summer’s World Cup, participating in a media roundtable with US Soccer chief operating officer Dan Helfrich and Fifa head of global football development Arsène Wenger.Before the United Sta
USSF chief exec focuses on ‘incredible support’ of fans
Won’t say if federation regrets Trump involvement
US president called Fifa to lobby for red card review
US Soccer Federation chief executive JT Batson made his first public remarks Thursday about the controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s involvement in this summer’s World Cup, participating in a media roundtable with US Soccer chief operating officer Dan Helfrich and Fifa head of global football development Arsène Wenger.
Before the United States’ last-16 encounter with Belgium, Trump revealed that he had made several calls to Fifa president Gianni Infantino, lobbying for a review of US forward Folarin Balogun’s red card in the last-32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fifa eventually suspended Balogun’s ban but denied that Trump’s repeated calls had influenced that decision.
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