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Israel’s cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
If the cabinet approves it, the deal will then go to the government for final sign-off. Both bodies are expected to OK the ceasefire, which could start as soon as Sunday.
‘No consequences’: Canadian Sikhs allege widespread threats, spying by India
Witnesses told the foreign interference commission India had threatened their families, spied on temples and meddled in Canada’s elections.
Indian movie star Saif Ali Khan stabbed by intruder in his home
Indian media quoted police as saying the intruder barged into the house at about 2:30 a.m. and fled after stabbing Khan.
‘Economic wartime’: Eby backs federal tariff response, possible export bans
Eby made the comments Wednesday after meeting with premiers from across the country, in anticipation of U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs.
Israel, Hamas appear to agree on tentative Gaza ceasefire deal: officials
Qatari and Hamas officials say a ceasefire has been reached to pause Israel's military offensive in Gaza and release dozens of hostages.
Elon Musk sued by SEC over Twitter stock purchases
Elon Musk started amassing Twitter shares in early 2022, and by March of that year, he owned more than 5 per cent.
Obesity and BMI: Experts want to branch out from controversial metric
A group of global experts is proposing a new way to define and diagnose obesity, reducing the emphasis on the controversial body mass index.
South Korea’s impeached president detained in first for country
South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was detained in a major law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday.
Biden moves to lift Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism designation
The move would be part of a deal to free political prisoners and ease some economic pressure, though incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to reverse the decision.
Mystery balls of debris prompt closure of 9 beaches in Sydney, Australia
"There's something that's obviously leaking or dropping... floating out there and being tossed around," said the concerned mayor of Northern Beaches.
Kate Middleton says her cancer is in remission, thanks hospital staff
The Princess of Wales' announcement comes on the same day she visited with cancer patients at the same hospital where she was treated for cancer.
Russia forms emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread
An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday as an oil spill in the Kerch Strait from two storm-stricken tankers continues to spread.
Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
Ukraine’s forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk border region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday.
Non-European airlines should not fly in western Russia airspace: EU
The warning was for third-country operators authorized by EASA, given that Russian airspace has been closed to European Union airlines.
Venezuela’s Maduro defies calls to step down, sworn in for 3rd term
Maduro was declared the winner of July's election by both Venezuela's electoral authority and top court, though detailed tallies confirming his victory have never been published.