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19/06/2026 – The Brazilian feature-length animation by Érica Maradona, Otto Guerra, Sávio Leite and Tania Anaya is a lively blend of road movie, coming-of-age tale and buddy comedyWorld-premiering in the Grand Competition – Feature Film section at Animafest Zagreb, the Brazilian film Son of a Bitch by Érica Maradona, Otto Guerra, Sávio Leite and Tania Anaya transforms a grim premise into a lively blend of road movie, coming-of-age tale and buddy comedy. Following Ismael and his trusty three-legged canine companion Bacalhau, it traces a young man’s attempt to outrun the identity imposed on him by his hometown: that of a…

MONTREAL — A luxury tax on cars, planes and boats yielded more than $900 million before it was scaled back amid concerns about the negative effect on manufacturers. In the two fiscal years between 2023 and 2025, the tax on pricey conveyances was pouring nearly $390 million a year into federal coffers — well over double the forecast from the Parliamentary Budget Office — according to figures obtained through an access-to-information request by The Canadian Press. Backers of the tax say the windfall amounts to an unexpected success that vindicates the full levy and shows that wealthy individuals are more…

Según los últimos datos de la consultora Robert Walters, el 19% de los profesionales afirma sentirse menos motivado en su trabajo tras su última evaluación de desempeño o revisión salarial anual. Este dato pone de manifiesto la creciente presión que enfrentan las empresas para equilibrar la confianza y el compromiso de sus equipos con las expectativas de progresión profesional y el control de costes. Solo un 28% de los profesionales encuestados a nivel global indicó que esta evaluación les dejó con una perspectiva más positiva sobre su futuro profesional, lo que evidencia la necesidad urgente de que las organizaciones refuercen su…

OTTAWA — It took Corey Tochor three years to get to this week. The Conservative MP turned heads on Parliament Hill when, in the midst of the House of Commons’ final dizzying days of passing legislation before adjourning for the summer, he emerged with an idea: What if psilocybin and psilocin, the active ingredients in what are otherwise known as magic mushrooms, were easier to access for those using it in therapy? “I didn’t get involved in politics for this,” Tochor told National Post in an interview. “But Thomas came into my office and really tweaked me that, wait a…

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.It’s just about 90 minutes to Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup showdown between England and Croatia in Dallas. Already, dozens of soccer fans are gathered at Fort York and the Bentway in Toronto, decked out in a kaleidoscope of flags, scarves and jerseys from across the world. They await the 2:30 p.m. opening of the gates for the FIFA Fan Festival.For some, the festival is nothing but joy. It’s a…

WINNIPEG — The Canadian Museum for Human Rights says an exhibit about displaced Palestinians is to go ahead as planned, despite criticism that it’s a potentially one-sided story. The exhibit, opening June 27, focuses on people affected by the Nakba, Arabic for catastrophe, when about 750,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced in 1948 during fighting over control of what is now Israel. The exhibit has been in the works for four years, though Palestinian Canadians have been calling for their stories to be told at the Winnipeg museum since it opened in 2014. Jewish groups, including the Centre for Israel and…

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are speaking about the breakdown of their marriage a few days after reports of their divorce spread. On June 15, several publications reported that the singer filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years in May, the same month they separated. Soon after, speculations about their split quickly made the rounds online. The former couple has now spoken out separately, addressing the speculations head-on and debunking claims. Their comments offer a clearer picture of where they stand amid the ongoing chatter. ADM/Capital Pictures / MEGA Jelly Roll is in the middle of a tour,…

According to Bloomberg, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has, in a series of recent meetings, told senior ASML executives he’s concerned that one of the Dutch chipmaker’s extreme ultraviolet lithography machines — the EUV systems that are the only tools on Earth capable of printing the most advanced semiconductor patterns — may have ended up in China. That would be a major breach of export controls that have barred ASML from selling EUV to China since the first Trump administration. It’s a serious claim. Senior administration officials told Bloomberg they have evidence that ASML shipped EUV-related components and transport equipment…

Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup after edging past South Korea in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the only goal of a scrappy encounter five minutes into the second half as the tournament co-hosts made it two wins from two to secure qualification from Group A. The first half was largely forgettable with neither side creating much going forward but the mood among the home supporters turned from frustration to delight five minutes after the restart with South Korea the architects of their own downfall. Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu came out to catch…

LONDON — Labour’s Andy Burnham, the current mayor of Greater Manchester, has won a special election for a seat in Parliament that puts him in a position to challenge embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer for leadership of the country. Burnham decisively won the seat of Makerfield in northwest England over Rob Kenyon of the anti-immigration party Reform UK. The victory announced early Friday cements the status of Burnham, a 56-year-old politician nicknamed the King of the North, as the top contender to replace Starmer as leader of the Labour Party and the country. Burnham won almost 55% of the 45,510…