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The Kouta brothers from London., Ont., are among hundreds of Canadians who have fled Gaza since war broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7. The last step of their journey to escape the besieged enclave comes as Israel threatens a ground invasion of Rafah, a border city considered one of the last relatively safe areas of the strip. ...
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Is time up for TikTok in the U.S.? What to know about today’s congressional vote
The U.S. Congress is inching toward a crackdown on the popular platform that could have far-reaching implications for social media in the country. Here’s what’s at stake in Wednesday’s House of Representatives vote on TikTok. CBC | World News
Read More »Russia is facing more than 16,000 sanctions — so why hasn’t its economy buckled?
Despite being subject to over 16,000 sanctions, Russia’s economy is not on the brink of collapse. It has been able to steer through the sanctions so far — and ramp up military production. CBC | World News
Read More »Nigel Farage sets out three crucial reasons why Boris Johnson won’t make election comeback
The politician-turned-broadcaster claims a return by the ex-premier to campaign for the Conservatives “isn’t going to happen”. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Only in Florida: a conch-test for the ages
The annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest in Key West, Florida took place on Saturday, inviting dozens of conch-players of all ages to take their turn at sounding the sea horn. Also called the ‘Conch Honk’ by locals, the event is part of a tribute to the conch shell’s role in Key West’s history as a tool used by sailors, fishermen ...
Read More »Japan’s 1st private-sector rocket launch attempt explodes shortly after takeoff
A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed. CBC | World News
Read More »Kemi Badenoch to sign huge trade deal with Texas today in Brexit victory
Ms Badenoch will sign off on the eighth US state-level agreement with Texas, and for the first time the Governor is travelling to Britain to do so. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Sir Keir Starmer promises assisted dying debate and vote in major Express victory
Childline founder Dame Esther spoke to the Labour leader about her battle to legalise assisted dying in the latest campaign breakthrough. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »20 Days in Mariupol win cut from Oscars international broadcast
The shortened version of the international broadcast of the 96th Oscars faced harsh criticism in Ukraine for omitting the segment announcing the documentary feature award, which went to Mstyslav Chernov’s 20 Days in Mariupol. CBC | World News
Read More »200 tonnes of aid is headed to Gaza by sea — with no port to unload it
A ship carrying 200 tonnes of aid for Gaza left Cyprus on Tuesday in a pilot project to open a sea route to deliver supplies to a population aid agencies say is on the brink of famine. CBC | World News
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