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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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Canada hasn't yet been asked to help defend Gulf states from Iran, Carney says
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January 9, 2026

Canada hasn’t yet been asked to help defend Gulf states from Iran, Carney says

Iranians say they fear the regime more than airstrikesCBC News…

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Iran's supreme leader dead after major attack by Israel and the U.S.: Trump
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January 9, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader dead after major attack by Israel and the U.S.: Trump

No ‘coherent’ opposition ready to take power, Iranian-Canadian lawyer saysKaveh…

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Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran but more talks expected on Friday
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January 9, 2026

Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with Iran but more talks expected on Friday

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed disappointment on  Friday about U.S….

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As tensions simmer between U.S. and Iran, Iraq is feeling the heat
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January 9, 2026

As tensions simmer between U.S. and Iran, Iraq is feeling the heat

Of the many proxy battlegrounds between Iran and the United…

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Iran's Khamenei warns any U.S. attack would spark 'regional war'
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January 9, 2026

Iran’s Khamenei warns any U.S. attack would spark ‘regional war’

Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the…

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Middle East worries about possible U.S. strike on Iran as Trump makes threats
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January 9, 2026

Middle East worries about possible U.S. strike on Iran as Trump makes threats

Iranian officials reached out to the wider Middle East on…

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Iranian state TV says 3,117 people killed in recent protests, U.S.-based group projects higher toll
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January 9, 2026

Iranian state TV says 3,117 people killed in recent protests, U.S.-based group projects higher toll

Iranian state TV on Wednesday issued the first official death…

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Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to broadcast pro-monarch, anti-crackdown message
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January 9, 2026

Hackers disrupt Iran state TV to broadcast pro-monarch, anti-crackdown message

Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage…

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As Iranians bury their dead, many are waiting for Trump's next move
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January 9, 2026

As Iranians bury their dead, many are waiting for Trump’s next move

While airing video on Wednesday of large funeral processions for…

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