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For months, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his embattled Labour government have been dragged down by tough questions over why officials appointed Peter Mandelson, a close friend of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as ambassador to the U.S. Now there are fresh calls for Starmer to resign after it …
Read More »Trump says a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ as deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz looms
Thousands reported killed across region since Iran war began Thousands of people have been killed across the Middle East since the war between Iran, the U.S. and Israel began on Feb. 28, according to compiled figures from authorities and rights groups. In Iran, U.S.-based rights group HRANA said 3,546 people …
Read More »Iran judicial chief says quick justice for protesters is necessary, even as Trump military threat looms
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The death toll from unrest in Iran climbed to almost 2,600, a rights group said on …
Read More »They’re strapped for supplies, and danger looms. But Gaza’s children are thrilled to be back in school
Mona Al-Zanati is happy that her son is back in school, even though she lives in terror every moment he’s out of her sight. “Every hour he is away from me, I feel fear,” Al-Zanati, 45, told CBC News. “If I hear one strike or two, I just want to …
Read More »Uncertainty looms in Cuba after the capture of president of Venezuela, Cuba’s closest ally
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Cuban officials on Monday lowered flags before dawn to mourn 32 security officers they say were …
Read More »Ontario jails set to hit overcrowding record as bail reform looms, data shows
Ontario jails are heading toward a record year for overcrowding, remand populations and lockdowns just as politicians debate bail reforms that could lead to a further influx of accused behind bars, data analyzed by CBC News reveals. In the first six months of 2025, the jail population averaged 10,800 prisoners, …
Read More »Trump promise to pardon ex-Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking looms as country votes
Two conservative challengers were practically tied for the lead in Honduras’s presidential contest, with votes from about 55 per cent of polling places counted early Monday, according to preliminary and partial results. The vote came just days after U.S. President Donald Trump intervened in a close race by endorsing one …
Read More »Canada-U.S. trade negotiations at ‘intense phase,’ Carney says as deadline looms
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday trade negotiations with the U.S. are at an “intense phase” ahead of Friday’s deadline to reach an agreement. “[Canadians] don’t deserve the uncertainty that’s been thrust upon them… they want the right kind of resolution. They want a deal that makes sense for Canada,” …
Read More »Trump sidelines Israel, Gaza expansion looms
Front Burner Israel is planning to expand its military campaign in Gaza in a move that rights groups have said amounts to annexation. FRONT BURNER · Posted: May 13, 2025 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on an UNRWA …
Read More »Amazon among bidders to acquire TikTok as deadline looms for a buyer to be found
As the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short-video social media site are piling up. Amazon and, separately, a consortium led by OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are the latest to throw their hats into the ring for TikTok. The site faces an April 5 …
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