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Ukraine attacks Russia’s shadow oil tankers, Moscow responds with Kyiv bombardmentA Ukrainian naval drone on Friday struck an aging, unmarked and uninsured vessel in the Black Sea near Turkey that was being used by the Kremlin to circumvent sanctions on its oil exports. A drone attack on a second tanker further dented Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war funds. In scenes that will bring a much...WorldNov 29
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Did US commit war crimes during strikes on alleged drug boats?More trouble for the Trump administration this weekend – this time over reports the U.S. Secretary of War may have committed a war crime. According to a story by the Washington Post, Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered defence officials to kill all crew members of a boat believed to be smuggling drugs in the Caribbean. The...U.S. NewsNov 30
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Global National: Nov. 30More trouble for the Trump administration this weekend – this time over reports the U.S. Secretary of War may have committed a war crime. According to a story by the Washington Post, Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered defence officials to kill all crew members of a boat believed to be smuggling drugs in the Caribbean. The...Global NationalNov 30
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Trump hits Moscow with oil sanctions to prompt progress on Russia-Ukraine war settlementIn his latest efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. President Donald Trump has slammed Moscow with sanctions targeting two of the country’s biggest oil companies – Lukoil and Rosneft. The decision comes after Trump cancelled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin – someone the Republican leader is expressing increasing frustration with as...PoliticsOct 23
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Trump, Israel say ceasefire ‘still in effect’ after IDF strikes Gaza over alleged Hamas attackResponding to an alleged attack on Israeli military personnel by Hamas fighters Sunday, a wave of IDF airstrikes bombarded Gaza despite the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Both Israel and U.S. President Donald Trump – who, last week, brokered the first phase of the latest Israel-Hamas peace agreement – say the ceasefire is still...WorldOct 20
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‘A lot of uncertainty’ remains on 2nd phase of Israel-Hamas peace deal: analystPositivity is ringing out across not just the Middle East, but the entire world, after the Palestinian militant group Hamas released the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages – held in captivity for just over two years – on Monday. Though he sees the hostage-prisoner exchange and ceasefire as a positive for the Middle East, Anwar...PoliticsOct 14
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Large parts of Kyiv in dark after Russian attack as Ukraine hits back at oil and gas sectorLarge parts of Ukraine’s capital are in the dark after Russia launched an intense bombardment on Kyiv’s key infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it a cynical and calculated attack targeting basic needs as winter approaches. But as Jackson Proskow reports, Ukraine is also inflicting massive damage on Russia’s oil and gas sector.WorldOct 10
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Russia bombards Kyiv with mass aerial strikes, killing at least 17At least 17 people have died and dozens of others are injured after a series of Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv. The attack on the Ukrainian capital struck roughly 20 locations in seven different districts – even damaging the European Union’s (EU) Ukraine Delegation and essential Innercity trains.Aug 28
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Russia unleashes large bombardment on Ukraine, brushes off Western efforts for peaceThe Kremlin is dismissing renewed international efforts to end Russia’s war on Ukraine. Redmond Shannon looks at Russia’s latest bombardment across Ukraine; and what Russia is ruling out, as the hope of peace talks fades again.Global NationalAug 21
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Europe buys US weapons for Ukraine, Kyiv mourns after deadly Russian strikeIt’s a day of mourning in Ukraine, after a Russian bombardment killed at least 23 people on Thursday and badly damaged a European diplomatic compound. With U.S. peace efforts in limbo, allies have begun buying American weapons for Ukraine. Vincent McAviney explains.WorldAug 29
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New carving installed in Lombardy Park after theftA piece of stolen art in a Kelowna park is being replaced. The owl carving went missing from Lombardy Park earlier this year, but the artist has done another piece to stand in its place. Travis Lowe has more.CanadaJul 29
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Global National: Aug. 21Russia’s latest bombardment across Ukraine, as hope for peace fades. The fears Gaza’s humanitarian crisis will deepen as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approves the Gaza City takeover plan. Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump’s first conversation in weeks. Plus, how Frank Caprio is being remembered as the “nicest judge in the...Global NationalAug 21
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Iran cannot negotiate with U.S. while under Israel bombardment, minister saysIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Saturday that there is no room for negotiations with the U.S. to while Israeli attacks continue.WorldJun 21
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Social media encourages overspending. Here’s what parents can do about itSpending time online means being bombarded with advertisements for a plethora of products that could blow your budget. Social media apps are increasingly facilitating in-app buying and one-click purchases. The barrage can overwhelm adults, and be even more dangerous for young people. Anne Gaviola has more on what parents can do to safeguard children and...Jul 5
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Social media encourages overspending. Here’s what parents can do about itSpending time online means being bombarded with advertisements for a plethora of products that could blow your budget. Social media apps are increasingly facilitating in-app buying and one-click purchases. The barrage can overwhelm adults, and be even more dangerous for young people. Anne Gaviola has more on what parents can do to safeguard children and...Jul 5
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Russia hammers Ukraine’s capital with record missile barrageExplosions rocked the city of Kyiv for more than seven hours overnight on Thursday, as Russia launched a record missile and drone attack. The bombardment came just hours after a call between the president’s of the United States and Russia, which President Donald Trump said ended in “disappointment.” Vincent McAviney reports.WorldJul 4
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Israel strikes Iran nuclear program, killing 3 top generalsIran has retaliated with a wave of drone strikes after being bombarded by Israel Thursday evening. Though Israeli officials say the drones were intercepted, Iran’s supreme leader has warned of severe punishment after Israel targeted its nuclear program and killed three top generals.WorldJun 13
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Israel air strikes kill at least 85 amid growing fears of mass starvation in GazaIsraeli air strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, local health authorities said, as Israel continues its bombardment despite mounting international pressure to stop military operations and allow aid into Gaza unimpeded.WorldMay 20
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Pope Leo urges Gaza peace amid Israeli offensiveCeasefire talks resumed in Qatar on Saturday as Pope Leo called for peace in Gaza. Despite this, Israel has escalated its bombardment, killing more than 300 people since Thursday. Israel also launched the first phase of a ground assault, mobilizing its military to seize “strategic areas of Gaza” and eliminate Hamas. As Nathaniel Dove reports,...PoliticsMay 17
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Global National: May 17Prime Minister Mark Carney is on his first overseas trip since being elected. He held crucial meetings with world leaders in Rome on Saturday ahead of Pope Leo’s inauguration. Ceasefire talks resumed in Qatar on Saturday as Pope Leo called for peace in Gaza. Despite this, Israel has escalated its bombardment, killing more than 300...Global NationalMay 17