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South African police seize more than 100 live scorpions stashed in luggageThe suspect had concealed the poisonous arachnids, which were alive, between his clothing packed inside his suitcase, according to police.TrendingJun 15
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Canadian citizen killed in South Africa shooting at Kruger National ParkA Canadian tourist was shot and killed Thursday in an apparent accident at the Kruger National Park in South Africa, according to officials there.CanadaJun 19
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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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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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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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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 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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New Music Friday: 12 new releases for the last weekend of spring (12 June 2026)While we do have more summer albums for New Music Friday, it's also time to start setting up records for the fall.EntertainmentJun 12
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Hantavirus strain can spread via humans, WHO says as 62 more feared exposedThe World Health Organization has identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can be transmitted from person to person, in passengers who were on the cruise ship.WorldMay 6
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final’s 1st halftime showFIFA said the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include the Super Bowl-style performance with Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS.EntertainmentMay 14
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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
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Punters, kickers again dominate CFL global draftHe went first overall in the CFL's global draft Wednesday, but the Ottawa Redblacks will have to wait for South African punter Aidan Laros.SportsApr 29
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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 risk is ‘low,’ WHO says as 30 more passengers being traced'I want to be unequivocal here: this is not SARS-CoV-2. This is not the start of a COVID pandemic. This is an outbreak that we see on a ship,' a WHO official said.WorldMay 7
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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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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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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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Dozens of ‘cocaine hippos’ tied to drug lord Pablo Escobar to be culledThe cocaine hippos escaped Pablo Escobar's ranch after the drug lord was killed by national police in 1993. Since then, they have taken up residence in the region.TrendingApr 14
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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