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Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:08:18 EDT
Former rapper and Gen Z's candidate poised to win Nepali election by landslide
In a resounding victory that is guaranteed to reshape Nepal's politics, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah appeared headed for a landslide win in the South Asian country's first polls since youth-led protests toppled the previous government last ...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:58:45 EDT
What we know about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge in Tehran more than a week ‌into its conflict with the United States and Israel.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:30:20 EDT
2 arrested after explosive device thrown at protest near Mayor Mamdani's house: NYPD
New York ​City police said on Sunday a device that was ignited and thrown during protests outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home over the weekend was an explosive that could have caused serious injury or death.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:00:00 EDT
Greenlanders should still worry about Trump's designs on their island, Governor General says
Although U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in taking over Greenland appears to have faded — at least publicly — Canada's Governor General says concern remains that the fight over the semi-autonomous territory isn't over yet.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:18:51 EDT
Iran names Khamenei's son Mojtaba as new supreme leader: state media

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship by descent. But they have to prove it
Amid rising tensions in the United States and increased global volatility, many Americans are looking to Canada — and their roots — for a possible way out following recent changes to Canada’s citizenship rules.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:31:47 EDT
Roaring crowd of 8,992 sets Para hockey attendance record at U.S.-Italy game in Milan
The opening Para ice hockey match at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games set an attendance record for the sport at a major tournament.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
Keeping up the royal appearances amid the Andrew scandal
Even though senior members of the Royal Family haven't been commenting publicly about former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in keeping up their regular appearances they have been sending messages amid the controversy swirling around King Charlesâ...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:40:57 EST
Why did Trump fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem? | About That
Andrew Chang explains what led up to U.S. President Donald Trump's firing of Kristi Noem, the secretary of Homeland Security. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 EST
Why Iranian attack drones are a major problem in this war
Iran is reported to have thousands of cheap attack drones, but shooting each one out of the sky costs the U.S. and its allies millions. For The National, CBC’s Eli Glasner breaks down the math and the problem it reveals about modern air defence str...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:23:30 EDT
As war takes its toll in Iran, some still hope for regime change
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations said 1,332 Iranian civilians have been killed in the conflict so far. With the war now in its second week, some opponents of Iran's governing regime are conflicted by the U.S.-Israeli attacks on their country.

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
U.S. customs searched a record number of electronic devices last year
United States customs officers conducted a record number of searches of electronic devices last year of people travelling to the U.S., and a recent update to its directives adds new devices such as smart watches, SIM cards and flash drives to the lis...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact the atmosphere and the night sky
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere....

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EST
As Carney seeks strengthened global alliances, is it time Canada join the EU?
New polling shows just under half of Canadians support the idea of joining the European Union, but experts say there is a steep price of admission. CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of the idea and what Canad...

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EDT
At 25, Wikipedia faces a double threat: the rise of AI and the decline of local media
It's been 25 years since Wikipedia first launched, but what does its future look like in a world where traditional media is on the decline and AI is on the rise?

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:00:00 EST
After deadly Hong Kong fire, the art of bamboo scaffolding hangs in the balance
In November 2025, a deadly fire broke out at a Hong Kong apartment complex under renovation, killing at least 168 people. The Wang Fuk Court estate was covered in bamboo scaffolding and safety netting, which came under scrutiny after the tragedy.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:15:00 EST
U.S. says it worked with Ecuador to bomb alleged drug-trafficking operations site
The U.S. and Ecuador carried out a joint operation targeting drug trafficking operations in the ‌South American country, authorities in both countries said on Friday, with the U.S. calling the move "lethal kinetic operations."

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:13:47 EST
'This is wrong,' Lebanese resident says as hundreds of thousands displaced amid Israeli strikes
Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Lebanon on Friday, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes in densely populated neighbourhoods to seek shelter elsewhere, as aid groups warned the escalating conflict could lead to a humanitarian catast...

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:56:54 EST
Justice Department releases Epstein files that include uncorroborated Trump allegation, after complaints
The U.S. Justice Department released FBI records late Thursday that summarize interviews of an ‌unidentified woman in which she made accusations against President Donald Trump related to an alleged sexual encounter.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:37:43 EST
Dillon Brooks, Canadian NBA player with the Phoenix Suns, arrested for suspicion of DUI after traffic stop
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Ariz., police said. Brooks was released following the booking process around 3:30 a.m.

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