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1. Trump announces tariffs against European nations unless U.S. can purchase Greenland

   

2. Nuclear fusion seems hot right now — but how close is fusion power?

   

   Recent nuclear fusion news from Canada and China has created a buzz. Meanwhile, new fusion startups have been popping up around the world, and have drawn billions in private investment. But how close are we to having fusion power plants?

3. European Union, South America's Mercosur bloc sign landmark free-trade agreement

   

   The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions around the world.

4. Countries have gotten results after enriching the Trumps. Could Canada do the same?

   

   Countries that have relied on traditional diplomacy to deal with the Trump administration have had less success than countries that have found ways to directly enrich the Trump family and those close to them.

5. Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blames Trump for inciting anti-government protests

   

   Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has acknowledged that thousands of people were killed during anti-government protests over the last two weeks, but blamed the U.S. for the death toll. He also called President Donald Trump a criminal for supporting the protests, which have been countered by tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said it has verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, and over 22,000 arrests. CBC News speaks to exiled Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad about the demonstrations.