U.S. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday to remove diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from the military, reinstate thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, and take aim at transgender troops. CBC | World News
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Canada’s efforts to combat abuse in sports saw slow progress in 2024
Steps to make Canadian sports safer were made in 2024, but to what end? A national commission began cross-country public consultations, an online registry of people sanctioned or under investigation for maltreatment in sport went live and a seismic shift in handling future complaints was announced. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Polygamist leader Samuel Bateman draws 50-year sentence for efforts to coerce women, girls into sex
A polygamist religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual ‘wives’ including 10 underage girls was sentenced to 50 years in prison on Monday for coercing girls as young as nine years old to submit to criminal sex acts with him and other adults, and for scheming to kidnap them from protective custody. CBC | World News
Read More »Qatar says it has ‘stalled’ Israel-Hamas mediation efforts until sides show ‘seriousness’ for Gaza deal
The Gulf country has been working alongside the United States and Egypt for months on fruitless talks between the warring sides in Gaza and any disengagement from that process could further complicate efforts to reach a deal. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S. agencies warn of ongoing foreign efforts to sow election doubt
U.S. law enforcement and election security agencies are debunking two new examples of Russian disinformation on the eve of election day, highlighting attempts by foreign actors to sow doubt in the voting process and warning that the efforts run the risk of inciting violence against election officials. CBC | World News
Read More »Thousands of soldiers, volunteers join cleanup efforts after Spain flooding kills more than 200
As a large crowd of people gathered for cleanup efforts, Spain’s prime minister announced Saturday that his government is sending 10,000 soldiers and police officers to its eastern region of Valencia amid mounting criticism over the government’s response to catastrophic flooding. CBC | World News
Read More »Strike levels Beirut building as Blinken ramps up Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
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Read More »Hamas won’t attend Gaza truce talks, hampering U.S. efforts to defuse escalating tensions across the region
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Read More »Loose Women’s Linda Robson suffered hair loss and foul breath due to weight loss efforts
Loose Women presenter Linda Robson has struggled with her weight and body image over the years, prompting her to try a number of diets in a bid to shed the pounds. Daily Express :: TV and Radio Feed
Read More »Six months after Hamas took their loved ones, families call on Israel to ramp up rescue efforts
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