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• Kyiv expects heavy snow as millions live with scarce electricity, heating

  Grid operator Ukrenergo said that electricity producers were able to cover only three-quarters of consumption needs, necessitating restrictions and blackouts across the country.

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• Depleted Raptors beat Dallas Mavericks 105-100

  O.G. Anunoby scored eight of the Toronto Raptors' final dozen points on Saturday, all but single-handedly wrestling the win out of the Mavericks' clutches.

  Sports

  Nov 26
• Donald Trump under fire for dining with white nationalist and Kanye West

  Trump had dinner with West as well as Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist who has used his online platform to spew antisemitic and white nationalist rhetoric.

  Politics

  Nov 26
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• North Korea’s ‘ultimate goal’ is to possess world’s strongest nuclear force: Kim Jong Un

  Building the nuclear force is for reliably protecting the dignity and sovereignty of the state and the people, according to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

  World

  Nov 26
• Ukraine, allies launch US$150M grain export plan to aid vulnerable nations

  Zelenskyy said Kyiv had raised $150 million from more than 20 countries and the European Union to export grain to countries including Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia.

  Politics

  Nov 26
• Visiting family for the holidays? How to stay safe amid rising COVID, flu and RSV cases 

  With a triple threat of viruses spreading this year, health experts are urging Canadians to take protective measures during the holiday season.

  Canada

  Nov 26
• FIFA World Cup: Serbia charged for hanging political banner in locker room

  The banner showed a map of Serbia that included the territory of Kosovo, which has been an independent state for nearly 15 years, and the slogan ``No Surrender.''

  Sports

  Nov 26
• Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Retailers extend deals as Canadians shift shopping habits

  Many in the retail industry feel the divisions will be even more hazy this Cyber Monday as the COVID-19 health crisis continues to reshape shopping habits.

  Consumer

  Nov 26
• More than 4,000 children’s educational toys recalled over possible lead contamination

  Health Canada has ordered the recall of a toy for infants – Placote My First Cube – due to possible lead contamination, a highly toxic chemical, especially for children. 

  Canada

  Nov 26
• Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei dies at 64

  Prior to becoming foreign minister in 2012, Makei, who was a close ally of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko, was Lukashenko's chief of staff.

  World

  Nov 26
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• Irene Cara: ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ star dies at 63

  New York-born Cara began her career on Broadway, with small parts in short-lived shows, although a musical called ``The Me Nobody Knows'' ran over 300 performances.

  World

  Nov 26
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• China’s Xinjiang loosens some ‘zero-COVID’ restrictions after lockdown protests

  Authorities in China's western Xinjiang region opened up some neighborhoods in Urumqi after residents held demonstrations against the city's ``zero-COVID'' lockdown.

  World

  Nov 26
• American shoppers spent a record US$9B online on Black Friday despite inflation: report

  Online spending in U.S. rose 2.3 per cent on Black Friday, Adobe Inc's ADBE.O data and insights arm Adobe Analytics said, despite deals starting as early as October.

  World

  Nov 26
• IRCC finds no fault in AIDS summit visa debacle, but advocates fear possible repeat

  Next month, Montreal is hosting a UN conference on biodiversity loss, stoking worries that delegates from the regions most impacted by declining species will be stuck at home.

  Canada

  Nov 26
• Ukraine continues to work on restoring water, power after Russian strikes

  The strikes have been seen as attempts at Russian retribution against Ukraine's beleaguered but defiant people after Ukrainian troops over two week ago liberated Kherson.

  World

  Nov 26
• Lack of urgency on mental health transfer contributing to ER crisis, advocates say

  A lack of urgency to improve and expand access to mental health and addictions care across the country is contributing to the 'crisis' in Canada’s emergency rooms, advocates say.

  Health

  Nov 26
• FIFA: Fire breaks out near World Cup stadium in Lusail, Qatari officials say

  The blaze sent thick black smoke into the sky, which was visible from a marketplace in central Doha as World Cup fans milled among its shops and restaurants.

  Sports

  Nov 26
• What are ‘Buy Nothing’ groups? Experts say trend can help Canadians handle inflation

  Buy Nothing Group encourages a gift economy where community members give away items for free so someone in their neighbourhood can make use of them.

  Economy

  Nov 26
• ‘It’s an epidemic’: Sextortion and online crimes against youth spike dramatically

  Police agencies across the country are warning about a dramatic increase in the number of cases involving online sexual exploitation or sextortion of children and teens.

  Crime

  Nov 26
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• Justin Trudeau appears on ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ spinoff: ‘Build a resilient society’

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an appearance on Friday's episode of ``Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World'' to offer the contestants words of inspiration.

  Canada

  Nov 25
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• Canada’s Sajjan tweets about raising human rights concerns at World Cup after backlash

  International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has tweeted about raising human rights concerns during his visit to Qatar for the World Cup after opposition criticism.

  Sports

  Nov 25
• Twitter’s ban on Trump after Jan. 6 attack was ‘grave mistake’: Elon Musk

  Last week, Musk announced the reactivation of Trump's account after a slim majority voted in a Twitter poll in favor of reinstating Trump.

  Tech

  Nov 25
• Ottawa to invest $39.4M to support Indigenous languages in northern territories

  The funding is set to go to communities, organizations and governments to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen the languages.

  Canada

  Nov 25
• Emergencies Act inquiry fact-finding phase wraps after 6 weeks of hearings: ‘An amazing feat’

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the last of more than 75 witnesses. The Public Order Emergency Commission also received over 7,000 evidence documents.

  Politics

  Nov 25
• NASA’s Orion capsule enters lunar orbit, nears halfway mark of test flight

  NASA's Orion capsule entered an orbit stretching tens of thousands of miles around the moon Friday, as it neared the halfway mark of its test flight.

  Science

  Nov 25