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Last updated: February 19, 2025 08:02
Russia Plans High-Level Contacts With Syria
Russia is planning to hold high-level contacts with Syria in the near future, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Syria's interim leader Ahme
Pope Francis slept peacefully, ate breakfast following diagnosis of pneumonia in both lungs
Pope Francis, 88, slept well and ate breakfast on Wednesday morning after he was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, according to the Vatican.
Zelenskyy Rejects Trump's Call to Restore Ukraine Elections
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday dismissed the claims about his approval ratings being at 4% as Russian disinformation and said attempts to replace him during the war against Russia would no
Loblaw to Open 80 Stores in 2025 as Part of $10-Billion Investment Over Five Years
A Loblaws grocery store is shown at a Bowmanville, Ont. shopping centre on Feb. 28, 2023. (The Canadian Press/Doug Ives)
Michael Zwaagstra: Here’s How to Address Canada’s Teacher Shortage
A teacher talks with her Grade 3 and 4 students on their first day back after summer break at an elementary school in Montreal on Aug. 29, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi)
Canada Recognizes Aboriginal Title on Haida Gwaii: What Are the Implications?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Haida Nation President Gaagwiis Jason Alsop (R) sign documents as Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Gary Anandasangaree (L) watches during a
More than 150 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Australia's Tasmania state
More than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia's island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday.
Clive Palmer Tries to Copy Trump Again in New Political Party Launch
Clive Palmer is seen talking to the media outside the Brisbane Supreme Court, in Brisbane, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AAP Image/Darren England)
Shen Yun Artist Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Independent MP Kevin Vuong presents a congratulatory letter to Tia Zhang, artist at Shen Yun Performing Arts and former instructor at Canada's National Ballet School, after awarding her with the King
Cost of Big Victorian Infrastructure Projects Surge $11 Billion in One Year
Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan speaks during a Cricket Australia Media Opportunity at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 18, 2024. (Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images for Cricket
Google agrees to pay Italy $340 million to settle a tax evasion investigation
Italian prosecutors said Wednesday they will seek to drop a tax evasion investigation against Google after the tech giant agreed to pay a 326 million euro ($340 million) settlement.
Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that became stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania.
US Envoy Visits Kyiv for Talks With Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
U.S. special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Gen. Keith Kellogg, attends the Munich Security Conference in Germany on Feb. 15, 2025. (Boris Roessler/Reuters)
Russia Praises Trump for Saying NATO Led to Ukraine Invasion
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov lauded President Donald Trump on Wednesday for saying that previous U.S. support of Ukraine's bid to join the NATO military alliance was a major cause of the war
Family of Canadian Woman Bitten By Shark in Turks and Caicos Island Calls Attack a ‘Nightmare’
A beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, on Sept. 25, 2016. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

US Pursues Broader Ties With Russia Amid Push for Peace in Ukraine
(L–R) U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security advisor Mike Waltz, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, national security ad
Lithium-Ion Battery Behind Latest Killer House Fire
Aftermath of an ebike fire in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 18, 2025. (Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSW)
Brazil’s prosecutor-general files charges against ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plan
Brazil’s Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet has filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro, alleging he attempted a coup to stay in office following his 2022 election loss.
South Australia Takes Control of Whyalla Steelworks to Protect Country’s Steel Supply
A factory worker moves steel rods at the Multi Slide Industries manufacturing plant in Adelaide, Australia on Aug. 12, 2013. (Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)
EU Agrees on 16th Batch of Sanctions Against Russia
European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels on March 1, 2023. (Johanna Geron/Reuters)
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Charged With Plot to Kill Lula, Overturn 2022 Election Results
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to supporters during an Independence day rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Sept. 7, 2024. (Nelson Almeida/AFP via Getty Images)
Middle East Latest: Netanyahu Appoints Advisor with Trump Ties to Lead Ceasefire Talks
An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas.The U.S.-born Ron Dermer is a Cabi
Israel Indicts 5 Reservists Over Alleged Prisoner Abuse
The Israeli military prosecutor has filed indictments against five reservists, alleging severe abuse and injury of a Palestinian prisoner at Sde Teiman prison, that included cracked ribs, a punctured
Russia Mocks US With Massive Drone Strike on Ukraine
Russia's drone attack hours after peace talks in Saudi Arabia showed Moscow is "mocking" the U.S.
3 Chinese Warships Sighted Off the Coast of Sydney
The type 055 (Renhai-class) guided missile destroyer, Nanchang, of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy participates in a naval parade in the sea near Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong p
Musk Agrees: Zelenskyy Wants Money, Not Peace
Elon Musk on Tuesday agreed with a post from one X user, Gunther Eagleman, that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy doesn't want the war in Ukraine to end; he wants money and power.
Police in Disputed Kashmir Raid Bookstores, Seizing Books Related to Islamic Group
Police in Indiancontrolled Kashmir raided bookstores and seized 668 books linked to a major Islamic organization in the disputed region, where strict controls on the press have escalated in recent yea
UK Inflation Jumps to 10-month High of 3 Percent
A woman looking at an energy bill in an undated file photo. (Danny Lawson/PA)
Investigation Into Plane Crash at Pearson Airport Continues as Black Box Recovered
The wreckage of a Delta Air Lines flight 4819 is seen on the tarmac of Pearson International Airport, in Toronto, in a Feb. 18, 2025, still image made from handout video footage. (The Canadian Press/H

Mystical Beliefs Fuel Senegal's Illegal Big Cat Trade and Threaten Lion's Survival in West Africa
The morning sun slants through the canopy of Senegal's NiokoloKoba National Park as Sgt. Abdou Diouf and his brigade of rangers march in single file, guns at the ready. They scan the brush for signs o
The pope slept peacefully, got up and had breakfast after diagnosis of pneumonia, Vatican says
Pope Francis slept well, got out of bed and ate breakfast Wednesday, the Vatican said, after tests confirmed the 88-year-old pontiff had developed pneumonia in both lungs in a further complication tha
Farmers on Waitlist for Starlink as 3G Shutdown Causes Service Reliability to Plummet: NFF
An Australian farmer checks his phone for weather updates in Boggabri, Australia, on Oct. 3, 2019. (David Gray/Getty Images)
Brazil's prosecutor-general files charges against ex-President Bolsonaro over alleged coup plan
Brazil's prosecutor-general on Tuesday filed charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat.
Zelenskyy: Trump Lives in Russian 'Disinformation Space'
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that President Donald Trump is living in a Russian "disinformation space" regarding his previous day's comments about the Ukrainian leader's approv
Netanyahu Appoints Adviser With Trump Ties to Lead Ceasefire Talks
An Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed a close confidant to lead negotiations for the second stage of the ceasefire with Hamas.The U.S.-born Ron Dermer is a Cabi
Philippine Village Battles Dengue by Offering Bounties for Mosquitos — Dead or Alive
A village in the densely populated Philippine capital region launched a battle against dengue Wednesday by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitos dead or alive.The unusual strate
‘Traumatic’: Murder Charge After 10-Week-Old-Baby Dies
A baby playing with toys at home in Northamptonshire, England, on Aug. 4, 2023.. (Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
Crown Seeking 10-Year Sentence for Freedom Convoy Organizer Pat King
Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King returns to court following a break in Ottawa on Nov. 22, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)
Man Who Attacked Japan’s Ex-Prime Minister Kishida Is Convicted and Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Ryuji Kimura (C), is caught by police after he threw a homemade pipe bomb at Japan's former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a campaign event in Wakayama, western Japan, on April 15, 2023. (Kyodo N
Leak of Containment Pond at Site of Yukon Mine Disaster Impacting Creek: Officials
Victoria Gold's Eagle gold mine site north of Mayo, Y.T., is shown in this handout aerial photo taken on July 3, 2024. (The Canadian Press/HO - Yukon Government)
Pope Able to Sleep Peacefully Amid Double Pneumonia
Pope Francis slept well and ate breakfast Wednesday, the Vatican said, after he developed pneumonia in both lungs in a further complication in the condition of the 88yearold pontiff that raised concer
Pakistan Wants to Expel All Afghan Refugees from the Country, Says Afghan embassy
Pakistan wants to remove all Afghan refugees from the country and their expulsion is imminent, the Afghan embassy in Islamabad warned Wednesday.The embassy issued a strongly worded statement about Pak
Man Who Attacked Japan's Ex-Prime Minister Kishida Convicted and Sentenced to 10 Years, Reports Say
A Japanese court on Wednesday convicted a man who threw a homemade pipe bomb at Japan's former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a 2023 campaign event, sentencing him to 10 years in prison, according to

China’s Xi Rallies Business Leaders in Rare Meeting
A giant screen shows news footage of Deepseek founder Liang Wenfeng and Tencent's Pony Ma attending a symposium on private enterprises, at a shopping complex in Beijing on Feb. 17, 2025. (Florence Lo/
EU Envoys Approve More Sanctions against Russia to Mark the Third Anniversary of Its war on Ukraine
European Union envoys have approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia, with the measures set to enter into force next week on the third anniversary of its fullscale invasion of Ukraine, a top EU
UAE Tells Rubio It Rejects Displacement of Palestinians
The United Arab Emirates leader told the United States' secretary of state Wednesday that his country rejects a proposal to displace Palestinians from their land, the Emirati state news agency WAM rep
90 Whales Stranded on Remote Beach to Be Euthanised
157 false killer whales became stranded near Arthur River, Tasmania, with 90 still showing signs of life. (Courtesy of Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania)
Trump is living in a Russian-made 'disinformation space,' says Ukraine's Zelenskyy
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that U.S. President Trump is living in a Russian-made "disinformation space" as a result of his administration's discussions with Kremlin officials
Australia’s Wage Growth Slows to 3.2 Percent, Hits Two-Year Low
Pedestrians are reflected in a window in front of a board displaying stock prices at the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 9, 2018. (David Gray/Reuters)
Israeli Officials: Egypt Wants to Protect Peace Agreement
Over the past months, Israeli media increasingly covered reports that the Egyptian military is in the process of ramping up its presence in the Sinai Peninsula, which was stipulated as a near-demilita
British Couple Traveling Round the World Charged With Espionage in Iran
Undated image of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who were detained in Iran in Feb. 2025. (Family Handout/PA Wire)
Putin-Trump Meeting Might Not Come Together in a Week
Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump could meet this month, although the first face-to-face encounter between a Russian and a U.S. leader since 2021 could take longer to prepare
Nearly 300 Deportees From US Held in Panama Hotel
Panama is detaining in a hotel nearly 300 people from various countries deported under President Donald Trump, not allowing them to leave while waiting for international authorities to organize a retu
Mother, Daughter Killed in Fire Despite Hero Neighbour
Aftermath of a house fire in Heckenberg, Sydney, on Feb. 19, 2025. (Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSW)
Missing King George V Statue Head Seen Burning on Barbecue in Video
A beheaded statue of King George V is seen in Kings Domain, Melbourne, Australia on June 10, 2024. (AAP Image/Rachael Ward)
Snowy Hydro Board Gets a New Chair
A worker takes a look at the cutter head of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Kirsten at the Snowy Hydro Scheme in Talbingo, Australia, on Dec. 3, 2021. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)
AeroVironment unveils JUMP 20-X AI powered drone at IDEX
Robotic systems developer AeroVironment revealed its latest uncrewed aircraft system, the JUMP 20-X, at the International Defense Exhibition this week, showing off its precision in complex and dangero
