Canada could become EU ‘associate member’ amid Trump tension and other stories | Global News Podcast

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has backed a proposal for Canada to become the European Union's first "associate member". Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been seeking closer ties with Europe as relations with the United States deteriorate over President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, and remarks about Canada becoming the “51st state”. Also in the Global News Podcast: 07:03 Officials in Gaza say at least 20 people are dead after the collapse of a building weakened by Israeli strikes. 10:04 Saudi Arabia shoots down a drone that it claims was fired at Mecca by the Iran-backed Houthis – who deny it 15:06 Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci is found guilty of war crimes by the International Criminal Court 18:42 German Chancellor Merz is under growing pressure after victories by the far-right AfD 21:52 Musicians quit Ed Sheeran’s US tour in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore who was dropped from the lineup after saying “Free Palestine” on stage The Global

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