via How the Ryan Wedding drug trial could compare to ‘El Chapo’ court caseThe former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases.
Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulate
via Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulateThe attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.'
At least 18 dead after ferry carrying over 330 people sinks in Philippines
via At least 18 dead after ferry carrying over 330 people sinks in PhilippinesAuthorities say they are investigating the cause of the sinking after search-and-rescue efforts saved at least 316 passengers and crew members retrieved 18 bodies.
EU investigating Musk’s X platform over AI chatbot Grok sexual deepfakes
via EU investigating Musk’s X platform over AI chatbot Grok sexual deepfakesThe European Union opened a formal investigation into social media platform X on Monday after artificial intelligence chatbot Grok spewed non-consensual sexualized deepfake images.
Read the full transcript of Carney’s speech to World Economic Forum
via Read the full transcript of Carney’s speech to World Economic ForumPrime Minister Mark Carney gave a forceful speech in Davos, Switzerland, on the 'new world order' and how middle powers like Canada can benefit by working together.
Canadian woman found dead on Australian island surrounded by wild dogs
via Canadian woman found dead on Australian island surrounded by wild dogsThe unidentified woman was found on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) with her body surrounded by a pack of dingoes, according to local police.
Carney agrees ‘in principle’ to Trump’s Gaza peace board
via Carney agrees ‘in principle’ to Trump’s Gaza peace boardThe Board of Peace is part of the peace plan brokered by President Donald Trump that saw a ceasefire take hold between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Canada talks trade with Qatar as Carney touches down in Doha
via Canada talks trade with Qatar as Carney touches down in DohaPrime Minister Mark Carney landed in Qatar Saturday as Canada looks to deepen ties with the country and form a strategic partner for investment and long-term economic cooperation.
Gaza ceasefire plan entering phase 2, Trump envoy says
via Gaza ceasefire plan entering phase 2, Trump envoy saysU.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X that the ceasefire deal that the Republican president helped broker was entering its second phase.
U.S. to suspend visa processing for migrants from 75 countries
via U.S. to suspend visa processing for migrants from 75 countriesThe U.S. State Department said the move would apply to countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls to U.S.
via Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls to U.S.The FBI said in the statement that it views swatting as a 'dangerous and disruptive crime' and warned that online anonymity is an illusion.
Canada, allies condemn Iran’s lethal crackdown on protests
via Canada, allies condemn Iran’s lethal crackdown on protestsForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand in a joint statement with Australia and the European Union praised the bravery of peaceful protesters and attacked Iran's use of lethal force.
Protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through L.A. anti-Iran protest
via Protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through L.A. anti-Iran protestThe U-Haul truck, with its side mirrors shattered, was stopped several blocks away and surrounded by police cars.
Brazil’s Lula suggests Carney may visit in April
via Brazil’s Lula suggests Carney may visit in AprilIn a social media post, Lula also said both leaders condemned the United States' use of force in Venezuela and called for reform to global governance institutions.
Venezuela’s state-run oil company says talks with U.S. progressing
via Venezuela’s state-run oil company says talks with U.S. progressingTrump has said he wants interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez to give the U.S. and private companies "total access" to her country's oil industry.
Deloitte sees oil hovering at $58 per barrel as glut drags on, while gas rises
via Deloitte sees oil hovering at $58 per barrel as glut drags on, while gas risesCrude oil prices will hover around US$58. per barrel in 2026, according to the latest energy price forecast from consulting firm Deloitte.
Will the U.S. operation in Venezuela hit Canada’s oil industry? What we know
via Will the U.S. operation in Venezuela hit Canada’s oil industry? What we knowExperts say that while Venezuelan oil is similar to crude produced in Canada, it will take some time before the South American country's industry could compete.
In shift from Trump, Rubio says U.S. won’t govern Venezuela
via In shift from Trump, Rubio says U.S. won’t govern VenezuelaVenezuela’s vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, demanded that the U.S. free Maduro and called him the country’s rightful leader as her nation’s high court named her interim president.
‘We are going to run Venezuela,’ Trump says after Maduro’s capture
via ‘We are going to run Venezuela,’ Trump says after Maduro’s captureTrump says U.S. forces carried out a 'large-scale' strike in Venezuela, captured Nicolás Maduro and that Washington will run the country until a 'proper transition' takes place.
Russia releases video of downed drone after Kyiv denied attack on Putin
via Russia releases video of downed drone after Kyiv denied attack on PutinRussia's defence ministry released video footage on Wednesday of what it said was a downed drone used to attack a presidential residence.
