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Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?

Who is Doug Ford, the Canadian politician pushing Trump's buttons?

In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side.

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Deputy national security adviser ‘surprised’ Chinese spying case was dropped

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Independent inquiry will ‘help prevent further releases in error’ – Lammy

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China spy case evidence was not strong enough for trial, says chief prosecutor

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Independent inquiry will ‘help prevent further releases in error’ – Lammy

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Reform MP’s remarks ‘ugly’ but intention was not racist, Farage says

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