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Far away from Olympic competition Canada’s #Winterlude in #Ottawa highlights the world’s longest skating rink and snow mobile jumps
February 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Far away from Olympic competition Canada’s #Winterlude in #Ottawa highlights the world’s longest skating rink and snow mobile jumps
Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors’ group says
February 7, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Drone attack by paramilitary group in Sudan kills 24, including 8 children, doctors’ group says
Italie: les touristes ont commencé lundi à payer l'entrée pour visiter la fontaine de Trevi
February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Italie: les touristes ont commencé lundi à payer l'entrée pour visiter la fontaine de Trevi
Canadian travel overseas was up in 2025, so was domestic travel, while visits to US down by nearly a quarter, as travellers vote with feet on cross border tensions
January 28, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Canadian travel overseas was up in 2025, so was domestic travel, while visits to US down by nearly a quarter, as travellers vote with feet on cross border tensions
Across Asia airports reintroduce covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India
January 28, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Across Asia airports reintroduce covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India
Over 2.5 million people are expected to visit Malaysia’s Batu Caves for this year's Thaipusam Tamil Hindu celebrations
January 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Over 2.5 million people are expected to visit Malaysia’s Batu Caves for this year's Thaipusam Tamil Hindu celebrations
UK, Canada, NATO veterans outraged by US president's dismissive comments on Afghan mission
January 24, 2026 at 2:33 PM
UK, Canada, NATO veterans outraged by US president's dismissive comments on Afghan mission
France’s navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia
January 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM
France’s navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia
Canada’s capital is celebrating 200 years and going for a record: Shawarma Fest 2026 aims to host a Guinness World Records attempt to build a 160-metre shawarma downtown.
January 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Canada’s capital is celebrating 200 years and going for a record: Shawarma Fest 2026 aims to host a Guinness World Records attempt to build a 160-metre shawarma downtown.
50 years since the first commercial flights of the Concorde
January 22, 2026 at 1:09 AM
50 years since the first commercial flights of the Concorde
Canada may be considering sending troops in support of Greenland
January 19, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Canada may be considering sending troops in support of Greenland
Senegal celebrates after soccer team wins African title following chaotic final
January 18, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Senegal celebrates after soccer team wins African title following chaotic final
Protesters rally in south Yemen to call for a separate state
January 16, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Protesters rally in south Yemen to call for a separate state
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has a strong lead in the presidential race. Early results so far from Thursday's election show he has 76% of the votes, followed by opposition leader, Bobi Wine, with about 20%
January 16, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has a strong lead in the presidential race. Early results so far from Thursday's election show he has 76% of the votes, followed by opposition leader, Bobi Wine, with about 20%
China announces record $1.19 trillion trade surplus as countries looking to diversify, such as Canada, turn away from US
January 14, 2026 at 6:37 PM
China announces record $1.19 trillion trade surplus as countries looking to diversify, such as Canada, turn away from US
Toronto airport ground crew member “inadvertently” trapped in cargo hold of taxiing plane
January 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Toronto airport ground crew member “inadvertently” trapped in cargo hold of taxiing plane
Power slowly restored to Kyiv after Russian strikes on grid
January 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Power slowly restored to Kyiv after Russian strikes on grid
Minnesota governor urges calm as protests rise after "predictable" and "preventable" shooting of resident by ICE agent
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Minnesota governor urges calm as protests rise after "predictable" and "preventable" shooting of resident by ICE agent
Paris and other French airports see further flight cancellations as snow system hits much of the country
January 6, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Paris and other French airports see further flight cancellations as snow system hits much of the country
US attack on Venezuela grounded a number of Caribbean flights, stranding passengers
January 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
US attack on Venezuela grounded a number of Caribbean flights, stranding passengers
BYD surpasses Tesla in 2025 EV sales, claiming global lead for first time
January 2, 2026 at 1:09 PM
BYD surpasses Tesla in 2025 EV sales, claiming global lead for first time
Countries tighten security as world starts marking new year with large public celebrations
December 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Countries tighten security as world starts marking new year with large public celebrations
Celebrations on New Year's Eve are being scrapped in cities around the world as local authorities fear terror threats in cities from Sydney to Paris
December 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Celebrations on New Year's Eve are being scrapped in cities around the world as local authorities fear terror threats in cities from Sydney to Paris
Spain in full holiday mode as miniature displays multiply across the country
December 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Spain in full holiday mode as miniature displays multiply across the country