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WorldJul 08, 2026

NATO leaders announce €70B in military aid for Ukraine as summit concludes

NATO member countries have pledged €70 billion in military assistance for Ukraine following the conclusion of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara, according to a joint declaration issued after the meeting. The alliance said it will increase investment to strengthen the deployment, operation and long-term readiness of its armed forces. The declaration states that NATO plans to expand capabilities in long-range precision strike weapons, air and missile defence systems, drones, advanced technologies and intelligence operations. Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United State
AlbertaJul 08, 2026

Mount Royal University investigates cyberattack after student, employee data compromised

Mount Royal University says it is investigating a cyberattack that resulted in some student and employee information being accessed, while other departmental data was deleted. According to a statement from the university, affected students and employees were notified on June 18. The university said some data was both accessed and removed, while certain departmental information was deleted without evidence that it had been viewed. The university said it may not be possible to fully recover all affected data. As a precaution, it is offering eligible individuals credit monitoring and identity the
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CanadaJul 08, 2026

Carney voices support for U.S. action on Iran during NATO summit, according to report

Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for recent U.S. military strikes on Iran during a NATO summit in Ankara, according to the information provided. The reported remarks described the military action as an appropriate response to alleged ceasefire violations. According to the report, Carney said Iran had continued targeting locations in Saudi Arabia and Qatar in what he characterized as irresponsible actions, adding that the U.S. response had become necessary. The report also said U.S. President Donald Trump announced an end to a ceasefire with Iran and criticized NATO allies, accusing
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BCJul 08, 2026

Three youths arrested after entering Abbotsford construction site, police seize BB guns and counterfeit cash

Three youths were arrested after allegedly entering a construction site in Abbotsford overnight, where police say they were found hiding on a large crane following an alarm activation. According to the Abbotsford Police Department, patrol officers responded to the site after an alarm was triggered and located three suspects, ages 14 and 15, who had allegedly entered the property without authorization. During a search, officers seized three BB guns and more than $11,000 in counterfeit Canadian currency. Police said the investigation remains ongoing. The allegations have not been tested in court
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CanadaJul 08, 2026

Public Safety Minister says Operation Hard Ball delivers major blow to organized crime networks

Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, says a joint FBI and RCMP investigation known as "Operation Hard Ball" has dealt a significant blow to three transnational organized crime groups, including the Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gangs. He said individuals involved in intimidation and violent criminal activity in Canada will continue to face enforcement action. According to the minister, authorities have made 24 arrests worldwide as part of the operation, including three arrests in Canada. He said the coordinated investigation has disrupted criminal networks accused
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CanadaJul 08, 2026

Joint operation by RCMP and FBI to take down organized crime groups

Canada's RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme told a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, in presence of the Federal Bureau of Investigation representatives, that 24 arrests have been made and several charges have been laid in connection with global organized crime networks. The RCMP released a news release after the press conference in which it named Lawrence Bishnoi, Ravinder Dhanda and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria about the crimes in Canada. The statement suggested that the groups and individuals are involved in crimes such as extortion, drug trafficking, kidnapping and violence in Canada and the US
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WorldJul 07, 2026

Trump reiterates call for U.S. control of Greenland during NATO summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has again said Greenland should be under United States control rather than Denmark, renewing remarks he has made previously about the strategically located Arctic territory. Speaking to reporters during the NATO summit in Türkiye while meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Trump said the presence of Chinese and Russian vessels in waters around Greenland is a security concern for the United States. He said Washington would not accept the current situation. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump's comments revive a l
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BCJul 07, 2026

B.C. government says it will pursue legal action against OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

The British Columbia government says it is preparing to launch legal proceedings against OpenAI in connection with the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, alleging the company failed to alert police after identifying warning signs on its ChatGPT platform. Attorney General Niki Sharma made the announcement during a news conference in Vancouver on Tuesday. According to Sharma, the province has retained legal counsel in both British Columbia and California, where OpenAI is headquartered, to pursue the case on behalf of the government. Sharma alleged that OpenAI identified violent activity linked to t
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WorldJul 07, 2026

Iran says no final agreement talks if U.S. threats continue

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will not begin negotiations on a final agreement with the United States if what he described as U.S. threats continue. In a post on social media, Araghchi said Clause 13 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) states that negotiations on a final agreement cannot begin in an atmosphere of threats. He also urged the United States to honour its commitments under the agreement. According to Araghchi, Clause 13 commits both countries to implementing a ceasefire, removing restrictions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, providing sanctions relief and

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BCOct 13, 2026

Surrey Municipal Elections See 30% Surge in First-Day Advance Voting

Voters showed strong enthusiasm on the first day of advance voting in Surrey’s municipal elections, with 10,618 people casting their ballots on Wednesday, October 7. The turnout was nearly 30% higher than the 8,159 votes recorded on the first day of advance voting during the 2022 municipal elections. According to election officials, five ballots were issued but were not deposited in the ballot boxes. Among the polling locations, Cloverdale Recreation Centre recorded the highest turnout, with 1,949 votes cast. Fleetwood Community Centre followed with 1,547 votes, while 1,370 people voted at S
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BCOct 13, 2026

77-Year-Old Woman Assaulted in Vancouver’s Fairview Neighbourhood

A 77-year-old woman was assaulted by a suspect in Vancouver’s Fairview neighbourhood on Monday evening, police said. The incident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. near Cambie Street and West Broadway. The woman was walking when a young man approaching from the opposite direction allegedly forcefully shoulder-checked her, knocking her to the ground. The suspect fled the scene following the assault. An eyewitness immediately called police and stayed with the victim until officers arrived. The woman suffered a cut to her head and was taken to hospital for treatment. According to police, the suspect
CanadaOct 13, 2026

Canadian Cybersecurity Expert Edward Dubrovsky Arrested by FBI Over Alleged ShinyHunters Ties

Canadian cybersecurity expert and ransomware negotiator Edward Dubrovsky has been arrested by the FBI over alleged links to a hacking group. The FBI alleges that 54-year-old Dubrovsky was involved with ShinyHunters, a hacking group accused of carrying out dozens of data thefts since 2019, including an alleged breach of the FBI’s database earlier this year. According to reports, Dubrovsky faces two serious charges. The first involves conspiracy to threaten damage to information with the intent to extort, while the second relates to interfering with commercial activities through threats. The c
CanadaOct 13, 2026

Canada, France, UK and Australia Urge Palestinian Authority to Reverse Election Delay

Canada, along with France, the United Kingdom and Australia, has expressed deep regret over Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s decision to postpone elections and called on the Palestinian Authority to reverse the move. Last year, the four countries recognized Palestine as a state, subject to several conditions, including holding elections. The elections were scheduled for November this year but have now been postponed until September 2027. In a joint statement, the four countries urged the Palestinian Authority to reconsider its decision. President Abbas cited security conditions in Israe
IndiaOct 13, 2026

Punjab Bandh Called for October 15 Over Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh

Punjab is witnessing widespread anger among the family members and supporters of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh, who was shot dead in broad daylight in Mansa on Tuesday. A Punjab bandh has been called for October 15 to protest the killing. The activist’s supporters have alleged a nexus between drug traffickers and the police in Punjab and demanded the resignations of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). Meanwhile, the Congress has accused AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of running a drug nexus in Punjab, while the BJP has urged the Governor to orde