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Avi Lewis Wins Federal NDP Leadership in First-Ballot Victory

Avi Lewis, who was proclaimed as the new leader of the NDP, speaks at the party convention in Winnipeg Sunday, March 29, 2026. Filmmaker and longtime activist Avi Lewis has been elected the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party , securing a decisive first‑ballot win with nearly 40,000 votes out of roughly 71,000 cast . His victory marks a significant shift for the party as grassroots members push for a more unapologetically left‑wing direction.  Lewis’s win signals renewed momentum for the NDP after a difficult federal election year. His campaign championed bold proposals—including expanding public ownership in key sectors—and emphasized rebuilding the party from the ground up. He inherits a party reduced to six seats in the House of Commons and facing internal tensions over energy policy, particularly from Alberta and Saskatchewan NDP leaders who warn his positions could harm workers in their provinces.  In his victory speech at the Winnipeg convention, Lewis call...

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Ukraine Unveils Wreckage of Russia’s New Ballistic Missile

 

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has provided The Associated Press with exclusive access to the wreckage of a new Russian ballistic missile, claiming it as evidence of Moscow’s escalating military capabilities in the ongoing conflict. The remains were displayed at an undisclosed location, with Ukrainian officials asserting the missile represents a significant technological advancement in Russia’s arsenal.

The missile, believed to be a next-generation weapon, was reportedly intercepted during an attack on Ukrainian infrastructure earlier this week. “This is a clear signal that Russia is intensifying its aggression with increasingly sophisticated weapons,” an SBU spokesperson stated.

Military analysts examining the wreckage highlighted the missile’s enhanced range and precision, which could pose greater challenges for Ukrainian air defenses. Ukrainian officials have called for increased Western support, including advanced anti-missile systems, to counter these threats.

Russia has yet to comment on Ukraine’s claims, but the display comes as tensions remain high amid ongoing strikes and counteroffensives. The new weaponry raises concerns about the potential for further escalation in the conflict.


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