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Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTDr. Strangelove diplomacy: How the Pentagon’s symbolic defence board freeze with Canada could backfire
Washington’s decision to suspend a symbolic Cold War-era defence body may have been meant to pressure Canada on military policy. Instead, experts say it risks reinforcing Canadians' distrust of the United States, complicates the politics of NORAD a...
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTCuba braces for possible U.S. military action as uncertainty follows Castro indictment
Former Cuban president Raúl Castro will be "keeping his head down," experts say, as questions swirl over whether the U.S. plans to take him by force and bring him to American soil to face charges over an incident from three decades ago. Federal pros...
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTTrump got revenge on his Republican critics. Here's why that could backfire
U.S. President Donald Trump is celebrating back-to-back victories in his push to oust his critics from the Republican Party, but there are clear signs that his revenge campaign could come back to bite him.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:55:22 EDTAs rare Ebola virus spreads in Congo, residents say 'nobody knows whether they are safe'
As health officials scramble to respond to a virus that has spread undetected for weeks, or possibly months, people in Congo are gripped with fear.
Thu, 21 May 2026 04:00:00 EDTMy phone was one of thousands snatched in London this year. Like many others, it was trafficked to China
London's Metropolitan Police are trying to crack down on sophisticated criminal networks that are snatching phones off the streets of London and exporting them in bulk to China.
Wed, 20 May 2026 13:35:34 EDTU.S. indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro, escalating Trump pressure campaign
Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:55 EDTU.S.-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal over Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal Wednesday night after United States authorities barred it from entering the U.S., citing new restrictions for people who who have recently travelled to three East Africa countries, w...
Wed, 20 May 2026 18:08:04 EDTElon Musk's SpaceX plans IPO with shares to be sold as soon as June
SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, opening the books of the company that has already revolutionized rocket technology, with even larger ambitions to colonize Mars and build AI data centres in space.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:02:58 EDTUkraine beefs up northern defences, points to risks of new Russian offensive north of Kyiv
Ukraine will send reinforcements to its northern regions and step up diplomatic pressure on Belarus to counter what Kyiv believes are Russian plans to launch a new offensive north of the capital, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 EDTHow ICE detention is forcing immigrants out of the U.S.
U.S. Immigration and Customs and Enforcement is holding about 60,000 people in detention centres, the vast majority without criminal convictions. Advocates say ICE detention is being used as a tool to bully people into leaving the country.
Wed, 20 May 2026 09:55:10 EDTIsrael's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable,' Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists "abominable," adding that Israel's ambassador will be summoned to Ottawa, after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared a video taunting them.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:35:28 EDTCalifornia wildfires threaten homes northwest of L.A.
Multiple counties in California have issued evacuation orders and warnings after several new wildfires ignited. This came as fire crews battled the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley. Fire officials said they anticipate strong winds and increased fire activit...
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:50:41 EDTTrump's new $1.776B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is a wild ride | About That
The Trump administration set up a roughly $1.8 billion US fund to support Americans facing domestic political persecution — but there are questions about accountability and who may benefit most from the cash. Andrew Chang explains how the 'anti-wea...
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:54:44 EDTXi calls for end to Middle East hostilities, strengthens Russia trade deals as Putin visits China
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his close ties with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and said their countries are partners in trade and international affairs as they opened bilateral talks Wednesday on his trip to Beijing.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:26:17 EDTTrump looking for a 'win' on Cuba as Raúl Castro indictment expected
As U.S. President Donald Trump appears poised to announce criminal charges against 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro, analysts say it's likely a symbolic move designed to increase psychological pressure on the small island nation. They ...
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:32:19 EDTThomas Massie's defeat in Kentucky highlights strong night for Republicans endorsed by Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump scored another win Tuesday against a Republican rival, dislodging Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's primary and knocking out one of his most outspoken critics on Capitol Hill.
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:53:05 EDTHantavirus outbreak doesn't appear to have originated on Dutch cruise ship, CEO says
The head of Oceanwide Expeditions says the information gathered to date about a deadly cluster of hantavirus cases "strongly" suggests the outbreak that hit his company's cruise ship did not originate on the vessel itself.
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:35:00 EDTGrey's Anatomy expands into West Texas with new rural hospital spinoff
Everyone's favourite long-running medical drama, Grey's Anatomy is getting a spinoff — and this time, it'll be set in the dusty, rugged terrain of cowboy country. The show's broadcaster, ABC, announced it has greenlit the currently untitled series ...
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:31:45 EDTSan Diego mosque shooters met online and shared hateful views, FBI says
The teenagers who killed three people at a San Diego mosque met online and shared a "broad hatred" toward different religions and races, U.S. authorities said Tuesday.
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:49:42 EDTIsraeli forces fired shots at Gaza aid flotilla vessels, video shows
Israeli forces opened fire on at least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organizers. But Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties.