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Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalny using toxin from dart frog, UK says

There is no innocent explanation for the toxin being found in samples taken from Navalny's body, Foreign Office says.

February 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM

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Six possible outcomes of Trump's climate policy change

The announcement on Thursday removes the legal bedrock for much of US environmental legislation.

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February 13, 2026 at 8:51 PM

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Carney, other federal leaders to attend Friday vigil in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. | CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney and other federal party leaders will travel to Tumbler Ridge, B.C., today to attend a vigil commemorating the victims of Tuesday's shooting.

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February 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM

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This X account looked like it belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter. It was a hoax | CBC News

A social media account that some initially believed belonged to the Tumbler Ridge shooter turned out to be a fraud — and even briefly fooled a prominent non-profit organization. Disinformation researc...

February 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM

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Mother of critically injured Tumbler Ridge victim feels compassion for shooter’s mother | CBC News

Maya Gebala's parents are by the 12-year-old's side taking strength from well-wishers. They are urging Canadians to support Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting victims and to avoid politicizing the tragedy.

February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM

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Norway's former PM Jagland charged with gross corruption over Epstein links

The charge was brought after the Council of Europe lifted his immunity, which he had as its former secretary general.

Canadian separatists optimistic after meetings with Trump officials

February 13, 2026 at 2:57 AM

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U.S. officials tamped down on the meetings with the Alberta separatists, saying no senior staffers were present and no commitments were made.

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February 12, 2026 at 8:20 PM

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U.S. House votes against Trump's tariffs on Canada | CBC News

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution against President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods, delivering a stinging rebuke to the administration for launching a trade war on its no...

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February 12, 2026 at 12:34 AM

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TikTok is tracking you, even if you don't use the app. Here's how to stop it

TikTok is growing its data harvesting empire, and avoiding the app won’t protect you – but some easy steps can keep you safe.

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February 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM

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US oil blockade: How long before Cuba collapses?

As the US oil embargo on Cuba takes hold, the country is rapidly running out of fuel. The effects on the country's economy and population could be devastating, a Latin America expert in Havana told DW...

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February 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM

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B.C. community of Tumbler Ridge in mourning after mass shooting kills 9, including 6 inside school | CBC

February 11, 2026 at 1:56 PM

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Fake nurse who operated on Vancouver Island pleads guilty to fraud, impersonation | CBC News

A woman who operated as a fake nurse on Vancouver Island has been given a global sentence of 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of fraud and impersonation.

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February 10, 2026 at 6:05 AM

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‘He’s not the same’: Father of Liam Conejo Ramos says 5-year-old continues to suffer

Some people thought they say the 5-year-old during the Super Bowl halftime show. But Liam is still in hiding with his family, after he and his father were detained and then released from a Texas deten...

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February 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM

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Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Ontario and Michigan | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, poised to become the newest border crossing between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.

February 9, 2026 at 11:27 PM

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Two-thirds of Albertans would vote to stay in Canada or lean that way, new poll suggests | CBC News

Petition signings and packed town halls haven't swayed a vast majority of Albertans toward separating from Canada, new data suggests. A poll released Monday found that 65 per cent say they would eithe...

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February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM

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Bad Bunny's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

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February 9, 2026 at 1:39 PM

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Bad Bunny delivers a heartfelt homage to Puerto Rico on the halftime stage | CBC News

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican superstar took to an elaborate set depicting his home island’s landscape on Sunday night, delivering a high-energy performance filled with hit tracks.

February 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM

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February 7, 2026 at 11:50 PM

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Lamborghini driver faces over $2.5K in costs after driving 197 km/h over Alex Fraser Bridge | CBC News

Between tickets for speeding and illegal window tinting, the cost of a seven-day impound, and increases to his premiums, B.C. Highway Patrol estimate the driver could be out more than $2,500.

February 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM

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Italy says railways hit by 'serious sabotage' as Winter Olympics begin

Police say they are investigating three incidents targeting rail infrastructure that caused travel delays.

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February 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM

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Trump blindsided Mexico with Cuba oil export tariff threat, says Mexican president | CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump blindsided Mexico with an executive order threatening tariffs on any country that supplied Cuba with oil, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum revealed on Friday.