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2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

2026 relationship goal: Stay single?

As the number of single people around the world continues to climb, more people are opening up about why they’re choosing not to couple up. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser looks at how relationship goals are changing and what it means for the economy.

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From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada’s nuclear deterrence anxiety

European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanuel Macron has opened the door to a strategic dialogue — without offering a formal nuclear umbrella.

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What Trump's prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran
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January 9, 2026

What Trump’s prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump told Americans that while his objectives…

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Trump is considering U.S. ground troops in Iran. Here are his options
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January 9, 2026

Trump is considering U.S. ground troops in Iran. Here are his options

As U.S. President Donald Trump considers ordering ground troops into…

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Trump threatens to attack Iran's energy infrastucture, seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal
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January 9, 2026

Trump threatens to attack Iran’s energy infrastucture, seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg…

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Iran warns U.S. not to use ground troops as regional powers discuss how to end war
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January 9, 2026

Iran warns U.S. not to use ground troops as regional powers discuss how to end war

Iranian forces “are waiting for the arrival of American troops…

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Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
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January 9, 2026

Yemen’s Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel

Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen…

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Fear, arrests and intimidation shape daily life for Iranians amid war
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January 9, 2026

Fear, arrests and intimidation shape daily life for Iranians amid war

As the train car doors open after a 24-hour trip…

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The energy crisis has only just begun
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January 9, 2026

The energy crisis has only just begun

For every day the war in the Middle East drags…

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Trump threatens to hit Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours
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January 9, 2026

Trump threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if Strait of Hormuz not reopened in 48 hours

Iran responded Sunday with threats of its own, a day…

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Iran may be exaggerating its missile-making capabilities, but experts say it's still a threat
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January 9, 2026

Iran may be exaggerating its missile-making capabilities, but experts say it’s still a threat

Despite continued heavy pounding from U.S. and Israeli military forces,…

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