This kayak is distinctive, from the Inuvialuit region of the western Arctic, and one of only a handful of its kind still in existence. It's been held by the Vatican Museums for 100 years, but is being repatriated now as part of a historic return of 62 objects of cultural …
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Death toll from flooding in Southeast Asia surpasses 1,500, calls to fight deforestation increase
The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 on Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors and hundreds of people remained unaccounted for across the region. Hundreds of people still missing; heavy rain expected this weekend The death toll from …
Read More »Israel identifies body of returned hostage as Thai national
Israel has identified the remains of the hostage it received from Hamas on Wednesday as Thai agricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak, the prime minister's office said on Thursday. Agriculture worker Sudthisak Rinthalak was killed in southern Israel on October 7, 2023 Israel has identified the remains of the hostage it received …
Read More »Trade tensions temporarily on backburner as PM visits Washington for FIFA celebration
Though Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upcoming trip to the U.S. is all about FIFA soccer, it’s hard to overlook the political tensions ahead of the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. If there’s an opportunity to nudge Canada-U.S. relations in a more positive direction, insiders suggest Carney should take it. …
Read More »Trump offered Putin a tactical victory in Ukraine. It wasn’t enough
The Kremlin has again rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's latest proposals to end the war in Ukraine. While Trump has tried to entice Russian President Vladimir Putin with offers of Ukrainian territory and lucrative future commercial contracts, Putin's goal of subjugating Ukraine isn't something Trump can put on the table. …
Read More »Deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume
Malaysia's transport ministry said Wednesday that the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished without a trace more than a decade ago. The passenger jet vanished without a trace more than a decade ago Malaysia's transport ministry …
Read More »As millions of Americans face pricier health insurance, is ‘Trumpcare’ the solution?
Health insurance is about to get a lot more expensive for millions of Americans, and that's posing a political challenge for U.S. President Donald Trump. Premiums will more than double unless Congress extends Affordable Care Act subsidies Health insurance could be about to get a lot more expensive for millions …
Read More »The inside story of the $13M Mercedes linked to Ryan Wedding and seized by the FBI
CBC News has learned new details about the purchase last year of a rare Mercedes-Benz supercar, recently seized by the FBI amid its investigation into Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding. The 2002 CLK-GTR Roadster was acquired for $11.9 million US by Wedding's alleged money launderer. Rare supercar was bought by Toronto …
Read More »Trump administration pauses all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and U.S. citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. Official policy comes the same day Trump publicly berated Somalis in the U.S., calling them 'garbage' The …
Read More »Another son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty to U.S. drug trafficking charges
A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal. Joaquín Guzmán López pleads guilty to 2 counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin "El Chapo" pleaded …
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