via At least 26 dead, 61 injured in Chinese fireworks factory explosionBlown-out walls, columns, and a collapsed roof left the site in ruins, people trapped without access to exit routes and at risk from further explosions.
Timmy the stranded humpback whale, rescued and returns to the ocean
via Timmy the stranded humpback whale, rescued and returns to the oceanThe stranded whale was first spotted idle near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from his natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.
U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish men
via U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish menThe country’s official threat level from terrorism was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday’s stabbing attack in London, which police have called an act of terrorism.
White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summit
via White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summitThe Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."
Elon Musk fails to appear at Paris legal summons over alleged child abuse, deepfakes on X
via Elon Musk fails to appear at Paris legal summons over alleged child abuse, deepfakes on XElon Musk and Linda Yaccarino, the former CEO of X, were summoned for 'voluntary interviews' with Paris prosecutors following a search at the French premises of X.
Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran standoff continues in Strait of Hormuz
via Oil prices rise as U.S.-Iran standoff continues in Strait of HormuzPresident Donald Trump said an Iranian-flagged cargo ship had been fired upon and seized when it tried to get around the U.S. blockade.
Trump says another round of talks set on extending Iran ceasefire
via Trump says another round of talks set on extending Iran ceasefireThe White House said Vice President JD Vance, who led the first round of historic face-to-face talks over 21 hours last weekend, would lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan.
Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in Germany
via Multimillionaires band together in effort to save beached whale in GermanySince his first sighting, the whale has been trapped several times and freed with human assistance, but has become stranded again and is now fighting for his life.
U.S. tourist held in Zanzibar after his fiancee dies following arguments
via U.S. tourist held in Zanzibar after his fiancee dies following argumentsJoseph Isaac McCann, 45, was questioned by police, four days after his partner, Ashly Robinson, 31, was found dead in a luxury villa in Zanzibar on her birthday trip.
Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royal
via Prince Harry says Princess Diana’s death made him not want to be a royalPrince Harry, during his 20-minute address, spoke about his experience with mental health and how grief, after the death of his mother, has impacted his life.
Anand says Sudan a ‘priority,’ pledges $120M in aid as war enters 4th year
via Anand says Sudan a ‘priority,’ pledges $120M in aid as war enters 4th yearCanada's foreign affairs minister said hunger is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan but it's up to global tribunals to decide whether a genocide is taking place.
Dozens of ‘cocaine hippos’ tied to drug lord Pablo Escobar to be euthanized
via Dozens of ‘cocaine hippos’ tied to drug lord Pablo Escobar to be euthanizedThe cocaine hippos escaped Pablo Escobar's ranch after the drug lord was killed by national police in 1993. Since then, they have taken up residence in the region.
Iran war fallout has ‘abruptly darkened’ global economic outlook, IMF says
via Iran war fallout has ‘abruptly darkened’ global economic outlook, IMF saysThe IMF downgraded its forecast for global growth to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from the 3.3 per cent it had forecast in January, but the new rate assumes the war is 'short-lived.'
Cuba’s president says ‘we will defend ourselves’ against U.S. invasion
via Cuba’s president says ‘we will defend ourselves’ against U.S. invasion'If the time comes, I don't think there would be any justification for the United States to launch a military aggression against Cuba,' Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said.
Hungary’s Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right opposition
via Hungary’s Orban concedes landmark defeat to centre-right oppositionHungary's veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orban conceded defeat on Sunday after a landslide election victory by the upstart opposition.
‘We are bonded forever’: Artemis II crew reflect on historic 10-day mission
via ‘We are bonded forever’: Artemis II crew reflect on historic 10-day missionAfter a 10-day mission that sent them around the far side of the moon, NASA Commander Reid Wiseman says he and his three fellow Artemis II crew members are "bonded forever."
1 dead, 27 hurt after bus with British tourists crashes on Spanish island
via 1 dead, 27 hurt after bus with British tourists crashes on Spanish islandThe accident happened when the vehicle came off the road in La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands and popular with visitors from northern Europe.
Prince Harry sued for libel by HIV-AIDS charity he co-founded
via Prince Harry sued for libel by HIV-AIDS charity he co-foundedThe charity's co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, who left along with Harry in 2025, helped set up the charity 9 years after Princess Diana was killed in a car accident.
Trump: ‘Iran can be taken out in one night,’ could happen Tuesday
via Trump: ‘Iran can be taken out in one night,’ could happen TuesdayTrump said that "Iran can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night" at a news conference at the White House on Monday afternoon.
Iran, U.S. receive new ceasefire proposal, Israel strikes energy facility
via Iran, U.S. receive new ceasefire proposal, Israel strikes energy facilityU.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz looms while mediators scramble to get the U.S. and Iran to agree to a new ceasefire proposal.
Trump says U.S. fighter jet officer rescued, renews Iran power plant threats
via Trump says U.S. fighter jet officer rescued, renews Iran power plant threatsEfforts continue by Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt to bring the U.S. and Iran to the negotiating table, according to two regional officials.
Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain
via Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chainA nationwide recall has been issued for cheese, salads and meal kits over possible listeria contamination, with dozens of products affected across Canada.
As U.S. Supreme Court weighs key case, what is birthright citizenship?
via As U.S. Supreme Court weighs key case, what is birthright citizenship?The case stems from an executive order Trump signed on day one of his second term ending birthright citizenship, which guarantees citizenship to nearly everyone born on U.S. soil.
Oil prices keep climbing as Iran war uncertainty drags stock markets down
via Oil prices keep climbing as Iran war uncertainty drags stock markets downThe mixed movements followed a whirlwind of action in the war over the weekend, including an entry into the fighting by Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Fan dies after fall at Mexico City stadium hosting 2026 World Cup opener
via Fan dies after fall at Mexico City stadium hosting 2026 World Cup openerAfter the incident, the Mexico City Prosecutor's Office released a statement saying it's 'investigating the death of a person that occurred on March 28 inside Estadio Banorte.'
KitKat thieves make a break for it, steal more than 400K bars in roadway heist
via KitKat thieves make a break for it, steal more than 400K bars in roadway heistThe chocolate bars were set to be distributed across Europe, but KitKat announced Sunday that a large chunk of its chocolate supply had veered off course.
Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies war
via Pope uses Palm Sunday Mass to reject claims God justifies warPope Leo dedicated his Palm Sunday homily to his insistence that God is the “king of peace” who rejects violence and comforts those who are oppressed.
Yemen’s Houthis confirm first attack on Israel since start of current war
via Yemen’s Houthis confirm first attack on Israel since start of current warYemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis confirm their first attack on Israel in the current conflict, raising fears of a wider regional war as Israel moves to intercept a missile.
Russian man gets 4 years in prison for assault witnessed by Barron Trump
via Russian man gets 4 years in prison for assault witnessed by Barron Trump'I'm calling from the U.S., I just got a call from a girl, you know, she's getting beat up,' Trump said in a transcript released by prosecutors.
RCMP, CSIS reviewing Vancouver company accused of ties to Hezbollah, minister says
via RCMP, CSIS reviewing Vancouver company accused of ties to Hezbollah, minister saysThe RCMP and CSIS are looking into the company, which remains active in Canada despite being sanctioned by the U.S.
Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran war
via Netanyahu races to avoid snap election, with no boost in polls from Iran warOne way to force snap elections would be to let parliament fail to pass the budget by March 31, which under Israeli law would trigger a vote within 90 days.
Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risks
via Canadians plan to sail to Gaza despite detention risksCanadians are preparing to sail to Gaza with an aid flotilla, despite expectations of interception and detention by Israeli forces
Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports
via Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airportsTrump also said ICE could carry out arrests at airports, including targeting undocumented immigrants, and made specific references to migrants from Somalia.
‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officials
via ‘Havana syndrome’ report doubting foreign role was flawed: U.S. officialsU.S. intelligence, military and law enforcement officials unanimously agreed that an intelligence assessment doubting a foreign role in the 'Havana syndrome' should be withdrawn.
Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from media
via Defence minister clarifies after saying he learnt of base strike from mediaThe federal Conservatives accuse the government of being too secretive about the war and point out that Canada's allies are sharing such information openly at daily briefings.
Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of Hormuz
via Canada and allies say they could ‘contribute’ efforts on Strait of HormuzCanada is amongst several nations who 'condemn in the strongest terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf.'
Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepen
via Cuba reports nationwide blackout as fuel, economic crises deepenThe Ministry of Energy and Mines announced a 'complete disconnection' of the country’s fuel-powered electrical system, plunging nearly 11 million people into darkness.
Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime official
via Deportation hearing begins for alleged senior Iranian regime officialAbbas Omidi is one of 32 'senior officials' of Iran’s regime located in Canada.
Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’
via Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman.
Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medals
via Canadian Paralympic Committee CEO calls for more investment after dip in medalsCanada finished eighth in the gold-medal standings with just three. As for total medals, Canada placed sixth, with four silver and eight bronze.
Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in April
via Canada to release additional 140K barrels of oil per day starting in AprilCanada produced on average 5.3 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2025, according to the Canada Energy Regulator, making the upcoming production jump a 2.6 per cent increase.
Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questions
via Should you cancel March break travel amid Iran war? Ask these questionsOne of the busiest travel periods of the year is about to begin and could be more volatile amid the Iran war, which has impacted air travel.
Canada moves to help Canadians trapped in Kuwait without exit permits
via Canada moves to help Canadians trapped in Kuwait without exit permitsSome Canadians who wanted to leave Kuwait had been denied exit permits by their employers. "The situation is a hostage-like one," one Canadian there said.
Children of some of Iran’s most outspoken regime leaders live in West
via Children of some of Iran’s most outspoken regime leaders live in WestAs Iran’s regime suppresses protests and launches missiles at neighbouring countries in response to the U.S. and Israeli war, its sons and daughters are living more comfortably.
Senior Iranian official loses attempt to ban public from deportation hearing
via Senior Iranian official loses attempt to ban public from deportation hearingAbbas Omidi is one of 28 ‘senior officials’ of Iran’s regime immigration officers have found in Canada.
Fewer Canadians abroad seeking help as hundreds flee Middle East war: GAC
via Fewer Canadians abroad seeking help as hundreds flee Middle East war: GACThe department said it is also seeing fewer Canadians take government-assisted travel options as flights gradually resume in certain parts of the region.
Explosion outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo under investigation: police
via Explosion outside U.S. Embassy in Oslo under investigation: policePST, the Norwegian police security service, called in additional personnel following the incident but has not changed the country's terror threat level.
No sign of compromise in Middle East as Canadians flee fighting
via No sign of compromise in Middle East as Canadians flee fightingCanadians are returning home from the Middle East as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt travel and rattle global energy markets.
Northern European nations will create joint evacuation plans after Ukraine
via Northern European nations will create joint evacuation plans after UkraineTen nations in northern Europe will prepare for possible cross-border evacuations of civilians in the event of a crisis in the region in a bid to learn from the war in Ukraine.
‘Something just went off’: Canadians in Middle East describe ‘surreal’ Iran missile strikes
via ‘Something just went off’: Canadians in Middle East describe ‘surreal’ Iran missile strikesCanadians visiting and living in several Middle East countries are dealing with various emotions as Iran fires missiles in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel's bombardment.
