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UK’s Refusal to Allow U.S. Iran Strike Plans Sparks Diplomatic Fallout

                                                       British PM Keir Starmer and US President Donald A growing diplomatic rift has emerged between London and Washington after the United Kingdom declined a U.S. request to use RAF bases for potential military strikes on Iran. British officials reportedly argued that authorizing such operations could breach international law, prompting Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government to block access to key facilities, including RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The decision has reportedly angered President Donald Trump, who has been weighing military options amid rising tensions with Tehran. Several outlets note that the dispute has spilled into other areas of U.S.–UK cooperation, including disagreements over the future of the joint base at Diego Garcia and Trump’s withdrawal of sup...
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How Loblaw and Metro are coping with food price inflation and sustainability challenges

 


Two of Canada's largest grocery chains, Loblaw and Metro, have reported increased sales and profits for the third quarter of 2023, despite facing public criticism over their role in food price inflation. 

Loblaw posted a net income of $421 million, up 12% from the same period last year, while Metro saw its net earnings rise 9% to $191 million. Both companies attributed their strong performance to higher demand for food and pharmacy products amid the ongoing pandemic, as well as their investments in e-commerce and digital initiatives. 

However, they also acknowledged the challenges of rising costs and supply chain disruptions that have contributed to higher food prices for consumers. Loblaw and Metro have recently added a new title to their executive teams: Chief Sustainability Officer, who will be responsible for overseeing their environmental and social impact strategies.



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