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Russia said on Saturday that 10 of its wrestlers who were offered spots at the Paris Olympics as neutrals will refuse to compete. The Russian wrestling federation said in a statement that its officials, coaches and athletes held a meeting and “came to an unanimous decision — to refuse to participate in the Olympic Games.” CBC | World News
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British PM Starmer says Rwanda deportation plan is ‘dead and buried’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Saturday on his first full day in office that he is scrapping a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda as he vowed to get change in motion, though he warned it will take time. CBC | World News
Read More »What’s at stake for France and its president in Sunday’s vote
The presidency of France’s Emmanuel Macron could shift dramatically depending on the outcome of a closely watched vote this Sunday. The snap election the president called could result in him being forced to share power with the far-right party that dominated the first round of voting. CBC | World News
Read More »Keir Starmer declares Rwanda plan ‘dead and buried’ as he ruthlessly axes immigration deal
The new Prime Minister had pledged to scrap the scheme and has kept to his word within hours of arriving at Downing Street. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Awkward moment Robert Peston tells Keir Starmer ‘80% didn’t vote for you’
The Prime Minister was facing questions from journalists in a first press conference after an inaugural Cabinet meeting. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »What you can do to bring down the temperature when discussing the Israel-Hamas war
Experts in mediation and dialogue suggest ways to manage the intense emotions and volatile scenarios sparked in Canada by the Israel-Hamas war, particularly on university campuses and in workplaces. CBC | World News
Read More »Gold stolen in Toronto airport heist now likely overseas, police admit
Peel Police have quietly provided new details about the Pearson Airport gold heist, confirming that investigators believe the gold is now overseas — likely in India or Dubai. CBC | World News
Read More »Besting hardliner, reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff election
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential election Saturday, besting hardliner Saeed Jalili by promising to reach out to the West and ease enforcement of the country’s mandatory headscarf law after years of sanctions and protests squeezing the Islamic Republic. CBC | World News
Read More »Zara Tindall ‘just as important’ as Princess Beatrice and Eugenie in royal pecking order
EXCLUSIVE: Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall may not have a royal title, but sources say she is highly regarded by the Royal Family and is ‘just as important’ as princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Did the Supreme Court really just give U.S. presidents the power to assassinate opponents?
Did the U.S. Supreme Court really just give presidents dictatorial rights to murder their political opponents? Liberal justices argued that’s the shocking possibility following the court’s ruling on Trump’s immunity case. CBC News asked constitutional scholars, who said though it’s technically true, it will never happen in practice. CBC | World News
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