New Canadian leader Mark Carney vows quick transition of power after talks with Justin Trudeau

Former central banker Mark Carney, fresh from a landslide victory to become the leader of Canada&s ruling Liberal Party and the country&s next prime ­minister, met Justin Trudeau ­yesterday and said the formal handover of power would be quick.

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US president Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return to Washington. Photo: Reuters

Fears of a recession grew in the US yesterday after president Donald Trump declined to rule out a recession as the economy stutters from his efforts to impose tariffs and rebuild the US manufacturing sector, acknowledging that &it takes a little time& before Americans will see a payoff from his policies.

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Sharks seen swimming in Australia&s flooded canals in wake of Cyclone Alfred

Sharks have been sighted swimming through Gold Coast canals as Australia continued to struggle with heavy rain and flooding caused by Cyclone Alfred.

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Ukraine&s top general says troops in Russia&s Kursk region not at risk of ‘encirclement&

Ukraine&s top general said yesterday that his troops fighting in Russia&s Kursk region were not at risk of encirclement, despite a recent counteroffensive by Russian forces that has included North Korean troops.

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Teen with ‘werewolf syndrome& very happy with Guinness world record for facial hair

An 18-year-old in India has made history by securing the Guinness world record for the hairiest face on a man.

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Medieval bishop&s ring unearthed by metal detectorist to be sold at auction

A jewelled medieval bishop&s ring that was discovered in a muddy field by a metal detectorist is estimated to fetch more than £15,000 when it is sold at auction.

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