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Why Your Grocery Bill Keeps Rising — And What You Can Do About It

  It's not just gas. Canada's food inflation hit its highest pace in over a year in May 2026 — and produce prices are leading the charge. MoneySavings.ca  |  June 27, 2026 If your grocery receipts have been giving you sticker shock lately, you're not imagining things. Canada's official inflation figures, released by Statistics Canada on June 22, confirm that food prices are climbing faster than the overall cost of living — and have been for 16 consecutive months . If you're trying to figure out why your weekly shop costs so much more than it did a year ago, here's a plain-English breakdown — and some practical steps you can take to soften the blow. By the Numbers — May 2026 (Statistics Canada) Overall CPI: +3.2% year over year (highest since December 2023) Grocery prices (food purchased from stores): +4.3% year over year Fresh vegetables: +9.0% year over year Fresh fruit: +5.3% year over year Tomatoes: +45.2% year over year Lettuce: +10.7% year over year G...

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Italy Detains Nine in Crackdown on Alleged Hamas Funding Network


Italian authorities have arrested nine people accused of channeling money to Hamas through a network of charities operating across the country. The operation, led by anti‑terrorism and financial crime units, targeted what investigators describe as a sophisticated system designed to disguise illicit transfers as humanitarian aid.

What Investigators Say

  • The suspects allegedly diverted millions of euros collected by charitable organizations and redirected the funds to entities linked to Hamas.
  • Police carried out coordinated raids across multiple regions, seizing assets and financial records believed to be tied to the scheme.
  • The investigation began after authorities detected unusual financial activity involving nonprofit groups, prompting a broader probe with support from European partners.

Why It Matters

The arrests highlight growing concerns across Europe about the misuse of charitable structures to finance militant groups. Italian officials say the operation underscores their commitment to disrupting international funding pipelines and preventing the exploitation of humanitarian channels.


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