Pékin a réclamé vendredi un cessez-le-feu complet au Moyen-Orient et la réouverture du détroit d'Ormuz.

Les Dobes, Demidov et Hutson se sont élevés au-dessus de la mêlée quand la situation l'a réclamé.

Karine Boivin Roy se dit réceptive aux inquiétudes quant au guichet unique pour le logement abordable.

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon sera le premier chef de parti à discuter de questions internationales avec l’organisme.

Plusieurs établissements modifieront leur horaire lundi à l’occasion de la Journée nationale des patriotes. Voici ce qui sera ouvert et fermé à Montréal.

Opération d’envergure dans Lanaudière : l’Équipe intégrée de la sécurité nationale de la GRC a déployé une soixantaine de policiers pour une opération à Lanoraie. Sur place, La Presse a pu assister à cinq petites explosions contrôlées, jeudi en début d’après-midi.

Transaction in Own Shares 14 May, 2026 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Shell plc (the ‘Company’) announces that on 14 May, 2026 it purchased the following number of Shares for cancellation.  Aggregated information on Shares purchased according to trading venue: Date of Purchase Number of Shares purchased Highest price paid Lowest price paid Volume weighted average price paid per share Venue Currency 14/05/2026 864,663 £ 31.5600 £ 31.3100 £ 31.4400 LSE GBP 14/05/2026 300,000 £ 31.5550 £ 31.3100 £ 31.4395 Chi-X (CXE) GBP 14/05/2026 132,633 £ 31.5450 £ 31.3150 £ 31.4391 BATS (BXE) GBP These share purchases form part of the Company’s share buy-back programme previously announced on 7 May 2026.  In respect of this programme, Goldman Sachs International will make trading decisions in relation to the securities independently of the Company for a period from 7 May 2026 up to and including 24 July 2026. Any such share purchases will be effected within certain pre-set parameters and in accordance with the Company’s general authority to repurchase shares. The programme will be conducted in accordance with Chapter 9 of the UK Listing Rules and Article 5 of the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014/EU dealing with buy-back programmes (“EU MAR”) and EU MAR as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time (“UK MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 (the “EU MAR Delegated Regulation”) and the EU MAR Delegated Regulation as “onshored” into UK law from the end of the Brexit transition period (at 11:00 pm on 31 December 2020) through the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (as amended by the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020), and as amended, supplemented, restated, novated, substituted or replaced by the Financial Services Act, 2021 and relevant statutory instruments (including, The Market Abuse (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (SI 2019/310)), from time to time. In accordance with EU MAR and UK MAR, a breakdown of the individual trades made by Goldman Sachs International on behalf of the Company as a part of the buy-back programme is detailed below. Enquiries: Media: International +44 (0) 207 934 5550; U.S. and Canada: Attachment 20260514_Shell RNS – full version The post Transaction in Own Shares appeared first on Montreal Gazette.

The Publicity Department of Baise City BAISE, China, May 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baise, Guangxi, located in southern China, shares contiguous mountains and rivers, intertwined cultural heritage and folk customs with Vietnam. It serves as a vital gateway for people-to-people exchanges and friendly neighborhood interactions along the China-Vietnam border. During the 2026 Guangxi March 3rd · Bagui Carnival  held recently, leveraging its border geographical advantages, the Publicity Department of Baise City elaborately organized a host of cross-border events covering sports, intangible cultural heritage (ICH), reading and folk customs. Bonded by diverse cultural activities, the city deepens cultural mutual learning and people-to-people connectivity in border areas, further polishing the border brand of China-Vietnam good neighborliness and cross-border cultural integration. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. Sports as a Medium: Building a Heart-to-Heart Bond Across the BorderOn April 23, the China-Vietnam Border Staff Football Invitational Tournament kicked off in Napo County, Baise. Teams from Vietnamese border provinces and athletes from Chinese border counties competed and exchanged skills on the pitch, forging deeper friendship and consensus through friendly competition. On April 25, the China-Vietnam Basketball Friendly Match was held at Jingxi Gymnasium. Integrating competitiveness and mass participation, this series of cross-border sports events not only enriches the cultural and sports life of border residents and boosts national fitness along the border, but also leverages the inclusive power of sports to break geographical barriers and consolidate the neighborly bond between Chinese and Vietnamese border dwellers. ICH Inherits Charm: Interpreting Shared Folk Traditions of Two NationsOn April 23, the China-Vietnam Folk ICH Exchange Gala Southern Melody, Resonance Across Two Nations  took place in Jingxi. The gala gathered artistic elites from Jingxi, Debao and Napo, as well as the Trà Lĩnh Art Troupe from Vietnam’s Cao Bang Province, bringing together premium folk art resources of both countries. On stage, Southern Zhuang Opera and Zhuang Molun Ballads were performed in succession, accompanied by live demonstrations of exquisite Zhuang brocade craftsmanship and authentic border folk performances. Artists from China and Vietnam performed together, showcasing the glamour of intangible cultural heritage. The shared folk traditions transcend national boundaries, presenting a vivid practice of people-to-people communication and cultural coexistence along the China-Vietnam border. Scholarly Fragrance Spreads Far: Nurturing Cross-border Youth FriendshipOn April 25, the themed exchange event Books Link China and Vietnam, Youth Share the Joy of Reading  was held at Jingxi National Gate Bookstore. At the event, Guangxi Publishing & Media Group awarded the plaque of “China-Vietnam Joint Reading Site” to the venue, marking a new permanent platform for regular China-Vietnam cultural exchanges in Baise and laying a solid foundation for long-term cross-border cultural interaction. Chinese and Vietnamese writers and cultural guests gathered to share ideas and insights on literary creation. Youth representatives from both countries recommended outstanding local literary works to each other. With books as the link and words as the bridge, the event promotes exchanges of cultural ideas and joint engagement among young people across the border. Melodies Convey Affection: Singing the Youth Friendship Along the BorderOn the evening of April 25, the China-Vietnam Youth “March 3rd” New Folk Song Concert opened at Jingxi Splendid Ancient Town. Young singers from both countries took the stage together. Rooted in the profound traditional folk culture of the two nations, they innovatively blended ancient border folk songs with modern pop music, presenting musical works featuring ethnic charm and contemporary vibes. The melodious tunes transcend mountains and seas to connect hearts, vividly interpreting the time-honored sincere friendship between Chinese and Vietnamese youth and endowing border folk culture with brand-new vitality. Folk Customs Gather Together: Painting a Scene of Shared Joy for Border DwellersOn April 26, the China-Vietnam Border Dwellers “March 3rd” Cultural, Sports and Folk Customs Event was held at Jingxi Equan Scenic Area. The venue was immersed in strong folk atmosphere. Ethnic costume shows and cross-border folk song antiphonal singing fully displayed the beauty of cultural integration along the China-Vietnam border. Featured folk performances such as throwing embroidered balls and field dwarf dances showcased the unique charm of traditional Zhuang culture. At the ICH experience and specialty food exhibition areas, Chinese and Vietnamese border dwellers made embroidered balls together, experienced tie-dye craftsmanship and tasted five-color glutinous rice. The immersive interactive experience drew the people of the two nations closer. Covering sports, intangible cultural heritage, literature, music and folk customs, Baise’s series of cross-border exchange events feature rich levels and diverse forms, shaping a multi-layered, three-dimensional and normalized pattern of people-to-people exchanges along the China-Vietnam border. Baise will continue to capitalize on its border location and cultural resources, further deepen cross-border people-to-people exchanges, forge distinctive border cultural exchange brands, and regularly hold cross-border cultural, sports and folk interactive activities. The city will keep consolidating China-Vietnam neighborly friendship along the border, writing a new chapter of cultural coexistence, people-to-people connectivity and win-win cooperation between the two countries across the border. Source: The Publicity Department of Baise City Contact person: Mr. Zeng, Tel: 86-10-63074558 The post Cultural Integration Along Guangxi-Vietnam Border: Baise’s Events Build a Bridge for China-Vietnam Neighborly Connectivity appeared first on Montreal Gazette.

The father of an 11-year-old boy who died following a dog attack two years ago testified Thursday at the trial of the owner charged in connection with the death.

If you were hoping for rain to wash away the post-winter grit and grime, you might be confused after the storm that just rolled through southern Manitoba.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet again Friday to wrap up a two-day state visit that has featured pomp and business deals — but also a stark warning from Xi that mishandling the Taiwan issue could ‌push U.S.-China relations to "a very dangerous place."

CIA director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials, including Raul Castro's grandson, during a high-level visit to the island Thursday, Cuban and U.S. officials said.

After Game 5 of their series against the Buffalo Sabres, the Montreal Canadiens are only one win away from the final four. Brian Wilde has more.

Artemis II crew gets hero's welcome at Canadian Space Agency headquarters in Quebec after historic journey to the far side of the moon.

Abortion pills are the most common method of terminating pregnancies in the US.

An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".

Striker jeered by own fans as he came off bench in return from injury in 2-0 La Liga win ​over Real Oviedo.

On May 15, Palestinians across historic Palestine and the diaspora commemorate the ‘Nakba’ or the ‘catastrophe’ of 1948.