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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to take the fight to Donald Trump after declaring a snap election for April 28.

Political analyst Lori Williams says the contest between Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre is neck and neck.

New data from the Commonwealth Bank shows that just one in 10 people would tell their loved ones that they've been scammed.

88-year-old Pope Francis made a brief public appearance from his hospital window before leaving and beginning two months of prescribed rest at home.

The Opposition hints at boosting gas supply to ease energy costs, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down a budget weeks out from the election.

As spending grows, economists are calling for structural budget repair measures to future-proof the national balance books against unexpected pressures.