via UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting as U.S., Israel strike IranThe United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency briefing Saturday under the agenda item, 'The Situation in the Middle East.'
Trump says ‘maybe we’ll have a friendly takeover of Cuba’
via Trump says ‘maybe we’ll have a friendly takeover of Cuba’Trump made the comment regarding Cuba to reporters as he was leaving the White House for a trip to Texas on Friday afternoon.
Activists hang photo of former prince Andrew in the Louvre
via Activists hang photo of former prince Andrew in the LouvreThe political campaign group Everyone Hates Elon placed the photo of the former prince on the walls of the Parisian gallery.
Canadians urged to shelter in place in Mexican state amid violence
via Canadians urged to shelter in place in Mexican state amid violencePeople in a popular Mexican city are being asked to keep a low profile, follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor local and international media to stay informed.
Andrew is still 8th in line to the throne. Some U.K. politicians want him out
via Andrew is still 8th in line to the throne. Some U.K. politicians want him outWhen Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was born in 1960, he was second in the line of succession, preceded only by his brother, King Charles III.
China drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitors
via China drops visa requirement for Canadian tourists, business visitorsFor most Canadian tourists, entering mainland China currently requires a lengthy application process and approximately $140 in fees.
Toronto sees hundreds of thousands rally for Iran ‘Day of Action’
via Toronto sees hundreds of thousands rally for Iran ‘Day of Action’Demonstrators called for an end to government repression in Iran as widespread protests inside the country have been met with violent crackdowns.
Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in Arctic
via Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in ArcticInuit leaders say Canada can learn from Greenland’s approach to health, housing and social services as Ottawa weighs greater investment in northern infrastructure.
World champion skydiver plummets to his death after parachute fails
via World champion skydiver plummets to his death after parachute failsWingsuit divers fly at speeds up to 250 km/h and generally have between 200 and 500 skydiving jumps under their belts before attempting to pilot a wingsuit.
Carney cancels trip, sends ministers to B.C. after Tumbler Ridge shooting
via Carney cancels trip, sends ministers to B.C. after Tumbler Ridge shootingCarney was due to travel to the Munich Security Conference on Wednesday evening after announcing his government's defence industrial strategy at an event in Halifax.
World leaders react to ‘senseless’ Tumbler Ridge shooting: ‘Horror has struck’
via World leaders react to ‘senseless’ Tumbler Ridge shooting: ‘Horror has struck’Tuesday afternoon's mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has been called 'one of the worst mass shootings' in Canada, minister says.
Woman testifies son of Norway’s crown princess raped her while she slept
via Woman testifies son of Norway’s crown princess raped her while she sleptProsecutors have said that the son of Mette-Marit, Norway’s crown princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted in the trial.
Southern Alberta Mustangs host memorial game for 3 players killed in collision
via Southern Alberta Mustangs host memorial game for 3 players killed in collisionA memorial game was held at the Stavely arena Sunday night to honour the three members of the Southern Alberta Mustangs hockey team who were killed in a collision last week.
Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba, effective immediately
via Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba, effective immediatelyThis comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose tariffs on countries providing oil to Cuba last week.
Canada ‘disappointed’ over Jimmy Lai’s 20-year prison sentence in Hong Kong
via Canada ‘disappointed’ over Jimmy Lai’s 20-year prison sentence in Hong KongThe 78-year-old pro-democracy former media tycoon was convicted in December of violating a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced dissent in Hong Kong.
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Winter Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopter
via Lindsey Vonn crashes in Winter Olympic downhill, taken away by helicopterVonn lost control within moments of leaving the starting gate, clipping a gate with her right shoulder and pinwheeling down the slope before ending up awkwardly on her back.
Olympic ski jumping penis enhancement a ‘wild rumour,’ officials say
via Olympic ski jumping penis enhancement a ‘wild rumour,’ officials sayThe Olympics' strangest sideshow blew up when the World Anti-Doping Agency said it would be on the watch for evidence male ski jumpers were artificially enlarging their penises.
U.S., Russia to reestablish military talks after Abu Dhabi meetings
via U.S., Russia to reestablish military talks after Abu Dhabi meetingsCommunications between the U.S. and Russia were suspended in 2021 shortly before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it?
via Canada has no nuclear weapons. After Trump’s Greenland threats, should it?Wayne Eyre, the former chief of the defence staff, recently said Canada shouldn't rule out acquiring nuclear weapons, but experts and the defence minister dismiss the idea.
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial begins
via Son of Norway’s crown princess denies rape charges as trial beginsMarius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges, including the four counts of rape.
Transport Canada is ‘monitoring’ Boeing Dreamliner grounding by Air India
via Transport Canada is ‘monitoring’ Boeing Dreamliner grounding by Air IndiaTransport Canada says it is 'monitoring the situation' after Air India said it grounded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets over reports of issues with a fuel control switch.
Canada’s Governor General starts trip that will head to Greenland
via Canada’s Governor General starts trip that will head to GreenlandGov. Gen. Mary Simon is in Norway for the start of a trip that will also visit Denmark and Greenland, which comes just weeks after U.S. threats to the sovereignty of Greenland.
Russia attacks Ukraine power grid amid record cold ahead of peace talks
via Russia attacks Ukraine power grid amid record cold ahead of peace talksNATO's secretary-general said that the overnight strikes raise doubts about Moscow’s intentions on the eve of talks, calling them “a really bad signal.”
Peter Mandelson resigns from U.K. Labour Party over Epstein ties
via Peter Mandelson resigns from U.K. Labour Party over Epstein tiesThe latest mention of Mandelson follows last year's disclosure of correspondence between him and Epstein, including a note calling the convicted sex offender his 'best pal.'
