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WorldAug 12, 2024

Police in London say a man is arrested after a child and adult were stabbed in a busy square

London’s Metropolitan Police say a man has been arrested after an 11-year-old and a 34-year-old were stabbed in central London. The attack occurred in Leicester Square, which is heavily visited by tourists at this time of year. The stabbing occurred as Britain has been on edge after more than a week of unrest.
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WorldAug 09, 2024

Passenger plane crashes in Brazil's Sao Paulo state. It's unclear how many people were aboard

A plane able to carry dozens of passengers crashed in Brazil's Sao Paulo state on Friday, local media reported, but it was not immediately clear how many people were aboard. The local firefighters corps confirmed that the plane fell in the city of Vinhedo, but did not offer more details. Brazil’s TV GloboNews showed footage of a large area on fire and smoke coming out of an apparent plane fuselage. Brazil’s airport authority Infraero did not immediately confirm the information after a request from The Associated Press. No local airlines immediately reported one of their planes to be missin
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WorldAug 08, 2024

No Tsunami threat in B.C. after powerful Japan earthquake

There are no tsunami threats in British Columbia after a powerful earthquake struck off Japan’s southern coast, according to the U.S. based National Tsunami Warning Center. The Japan Meteorological Agency says Thursday's quake registered magnitude 7.1 and was centered in waters off the eastern coast of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a depth of about 30 kilometres. The quake most strongly shook Nichinan city and nearby areas in Miyazaki prefecture on Kyushu island, triggering a local tsunami advisory that urged residents to stay away from the coastline, but there were no reports
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WorldAug 06, 2024

Kamala Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, hails from state with close ties to Canada

Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate, marking a major milestone since her move to the top of the Democratic ticket ahead of the November presidential election. They are expected to appear together at a rally this evening after Harris formally clinched the nomination on Monday. The search for a running mate began just two weeks ago, after President Joe Biden removed himself as the nominee amid concerns over his age and endorsed Harris. The 60-year-old Walz is military veteran, retired educator and union supporter whose state shares a 550-mile bo
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WorldAug 01, 2024

Israel says it has confirmed Hamas military wing chief Mohammed Deif was killed in a July strike

The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July. Israel targeted Deif in a July 13 strike that hit a compound on the outskirts of the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, but the military said for weeks it was working to determine if he died in the blast. Hamas has denied he was killed. More than 90 other people, including displaced civilians in nearby tents, were killed in the strike, Gaza health officials said at the time. In a statement Thursday, the Israeli military said that “followin
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WorldJul 31, 2024

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jets to bolster defenses against Russia, a US official tells AP

Ukraine has received the first F-16 fighter jets that it has sought for months to fight back against an onslaught of Russian missile strikes, a U.S. official confirmed to the Associated Press. Ukraine has been pushing its Western allies for F-16s for Ukraine for months, saying they were critically needed to fight back against the onslaught of missiles Russia has fired against it. The F-16 is specialized in suppressing enemy air defenses. The U.S. has also been training Ukrainian pilots on how to fly the jets and has already graduated the first group of pilots on its operation. It’s not clear
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WorldJul 30, 2024

Shooting: Manu Bhakar and Sarbjot Singh wins the bronze medal

Indian shooters Manu Bhakar and Sarbjot Singh wins the bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed event by defeating the Korean team. Along with this, Manu Bhakar has created another history in Paris Olympics on Tuesday. She became the first Indian athlete to win two medals in the same Olympic event. Earlier, Manu had won the gold medal in the women's 10m air pistol category by setting an Olympic record on Sunday.
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WorldJul 29, 2024

Man arrested after reports of stabbing with multiple casualties in northwest England

Police say a man has been arrested after a reported stabbing in northwest England in which several people were hurt. Merseyside Police said officers were called at about noon on Monday to an address in Southport. It said “there are a number of reported casualties" and called it a “major incident.” It said officers arrested a man and seized a knife. The force said there is no wider threat to the public.
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WorldJul 26, 2024

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsedKamala Harrisin her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats. The endorsement, announced Friday morningin a videoshowing Harris accepting a joint phone call from the former first couple, comes as Harris continues to build momentum as the party’s likely nominee after President Joe Biden’s decision toend his reelection bid and endorse his second-in-commandagainst Republican nominee and former PresidentDonald Trump. It also highl

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BCDec 30, 2025

Heavy rainfall closes Highway 16, isolates Prince Rupert and parts of B.C. north coast

Persistent and intense rainfall across British Columbia’s north coast has forced the closure of major highways and temporarily cut off road access to Prince Rupert, raising concerns about travel disruptions and infrastructure damage in the region. Provincial transportation officials say Highway 16, the primary route linking Prince Rupert with Terrace and other inland communities, has been closed in both directions due to flooding. DriveBC reports water over the roadway and unsafe driving conditions following days of sustained rain. Environment Canada says more than 200 millimetres of rain fe
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BCDec 30, 2025

Burnaby RCMP seize nearly $4 million worth of drugs, arrest one man after six-month investigation

Burnaby RCMP say a lengthy gang enforcement investigation has led to the seizure of more than 97 kilograms of illicit drugs, over $70,000 in cash, and the arrest of one suspect in Metro Vancouver. Police say the Burnaby RCMP Gang Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at a residence in New Westminster on December 17 as part of a six-month drug trafficking probe. A 29-year-old man was taken into custody and remains under investigation for multiple potential drug-related charges. Officers seized approximately 15 kilograms of cocaine, 41 kilograms of methamphetamine, 30 grams of fentanyl, and
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CanadaDec 30, 2025

One killed, three hurt in shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation, RCMP issue regional alert

One person has died and three others were injured following a shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation in western Saskatchewan, according to RCMP. Police say officers were called to the community Monday morning after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found one victim deceased at the scene and three others suffering from injuries. RCMP have not released details about the condition of those injured or whether additional people were taken to hospital. Mounties are searching for two suspects who remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous. Investigators are still working to det
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BCDec 30, 2025

Odd complaints about haircuts, hornets and luggage top B.C.’s unusual 911 calls of 2025

British Columbia’s main emergency call centre says complaints about luggage size, a bad haircut and even a household hornet were among the most unusual 911 calls received this year, highlighting ongoing misuse of the emergency line. E-Comm, which answers about 99 per cent of 911 calls across the province, says it handles roughly two million calls annually. While most callers use the service appropriately, officials say a small number continue to call for situations that do not require police, firefighters or paramedics. Among the calls flagged in E-Comm’s year-end list were reports about a
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CanadaDec 30, 2025

Dozens of luxury motorcycles tied to Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding seized in Mexico, FBI says

U.S. authorities say they have recovered dozens of high-end motorcycles linked to Ryan Wedding, the former Canadian Olympic snowboarder now accused of leading an international drug trafficking operation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates the motorcycles, seized during raids in Mexico City and the surrounding State of Mexico, are worth approximately US$40 million. The raids, conducted last week, targeted four properties connected to a suspect whose description matches Wedding’s, according to Mexico’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection. In addition to the motorcycles,