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Top Somali referee set to officiate World Cup matches denied entry to U.S.Omar Artan is hailed as one of Africa's best referees and was the ref for the decisive leg of the African Champions League final last month — Africa's biggest club soccer game.TrendingJun 9
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Stolen SUV traced to West Africa results in fraud, theft chargesA stolen SUV fraudulently purchased in Saskatchewan was traced to Ghana, highlighting a broader trend of Canadian vehicles being shipped overseas.CanadaMay 29
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Ontario tests possible Ebola case after East Africa travel, no confirmationsOntario says it is testing a patient for Ebola following recent travel to East Africa, but no cases are confirmed and precautions are in place.CanadaMay 20
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Human remains found in dead South African crocodile after ‘dangerous’ operationFootage of the capture, shared by police, shows an officer and the 4.5-metre-long crocodile hanging from a rope suspended from the helicopter.TrendingMay 7
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1st plane carrying hantavirus-hit cruise ship passengers leaves for MadridSpanish nationals were the first to leave the MV Hondius, which remains anchored off Tenerife, the largest island in the Spanish archipelago off West Africa's coast.WorldMay 10
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Hantavirus: Possible human transmission in cruise ship outbreak, WHO saysA World Health Organization official said that the cruise stopped at several islands off the coast of Africa, some of which 'have a lot of rodents.'WorldMay 5
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Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo, hundreds of cases suspectedThis outbreak comes five months after another deadly spread of the Ebola virus in the central African nation, which led to 43 deaths.WorldMay 15
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Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian missionU.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said.WorldMay 16
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergencyEbola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal.HealthMay 17
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No refunds after Toronto FIFA Fan Festival evacuated over lightning concernsThe city confirmed no refunds would be issued for Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival, after a weather-related evacuation required attendees to leave the venue.CanadaJun 12
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Canada adds Ebola screening at airports as Ontario test comes back negativeDr. Joss Reimer said the testing was done proactively after an individual returned from Ethiopia and reported symptoms 'consistent with a range of illnesses.'HealthMay 22
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Ebola restrictions may see over 24K travel documents suspended, Ottawa saysThe mass suspension of travel documents marks the government's first use of powers it granted itself through its border legislation, Bill C-12, which passed in late March.HealthMay 28
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Police find $5.5M in cars from Ontario auto theft ring tied to $20M in lossesNiagara police launched Project Jack Links in December 2025, targeting groups allegedly involved in stealing high-end vehicles and trafficking them to overseas markets.CrimeMay 27
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What to know about Ebola outbreak as WHO declares global health emergencyWHO director-general Tedros Abhanom Ghebreyesus said that he is 'deeply concerned about the scale and spread' of the Ebola outbreak.WorldMay 19
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U of G soccer coach confident Canada can advance in 2026 FIFA World CupAlan Koch expects the Group B opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina to be a difficult game for Canada on Friday, but he is confident the team can advance through the competition.SportsJun 10
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Iranian soccer body claims World Cup fan tickets revoked days before startThe federation's claims come amid heightened tensions between Iran, the U.S. and Israel, all of which are currently adhering to a fragile ceasefire.TrendingJun 9
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Ball python found at Ontario sewage plant trying to slither to safetyThe Windsor-Essex County Humane Society said other animals have been found in the screening system at the plant before, but added snakes don't always survive.CanadaJun 2
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Hantavirus risk low in Ontario; couple asymptomatic and isolating in rural area: top doctorOntario health officials say two residents exposed to hantavirus during a cruise outbreak remain symptom-free and are isolating while being monitored for 45 days.CanadaMay 8
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Canada ties in 1st 2026 FIFA World Cup match, will lace up again June 18Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina finished their 2026 FIFA World Cup debuts tied at one goal apiece.CanadaJun 12
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Hantavirus: 3 dead on Atlantic cruise ship in suspected outbreakThe World Health Organization said detailed investigations aboard the MV Hondius ship are ongoing, including further laboratory testing.WorldMay 4