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U.S. star Oksana Masters skis to 3rd gold of Milano Cortina, 22nd career Paralympic medal
Oksana Masters won the Para cross-country 10-kilometre interval start sitting race on Wednesday for her third gold in four events at the Milano-Cortina Games. Source link
At least 17 killed after drone strikes school in Sudan
An explosive-laden drone blamed on Sudanese paramilitaries struck a secondary school and a health-care centre in southern Sudan Wednesday, killing at least 17 people, mostly schoolgirls, a hospital official and a medical group said. Source link
Iran says it will not participate in FIFA World Cup because of U.S. military attack
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup after co-host the United States launched airstrikes against the country alongside Israel, killing its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said on Wednesday. Source link
Liberals are elated while Poilievre accuses Carney of ‘backroom deals’ after NDP defection
Smiling broadly, Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed MP Lori Idlout to the Liberal caucus Wednesday after convincing yet another opposition member to defect to the governing party — a political coup that brings him one step closer to a majority government. Source link
Alberta hit with yet another measles upswing, triggering new calls for action
Alberta experiencing a resurgence of measles and doctors say Albertans need to know the situation is not under control. Source link
Latest floor crossing puts Liberal majority within grasp — but Carney could still hit snags
With another opposition MP crossing the floor to join the Liberals, Prime Minister Mark Carney could have a slim majority following a few upcoming byelections — but the Liberal agenda could still face some hurdles in the House of Commons. Source link
Russia accuses Britain of helping Ukraine in missile strike that killed 6
The Kremlin on Wednesday accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain’s role “into account.” Source link
Canada beats Puerto Rico 3-2, can set WBC history with win over Cuba on Wednesday
Team Canada was gifted two runs off of bases-loaded walks in the third inning and then leaned on defence and pitching to do the rest as it knocked off host Puerto Rico 3-2 at the World Baseball Classic tournament on Tuesday night. Source link
Campbell, Vancouver Goldeneyes finding positives despite loss to Boston
Even in a building packed with nearly 10,000 cheering hockey fans, you can hear Kristen Campbell on the ice. The Vancouver Goldeneyes goalie is talkative in the net, acting as a quarterback for her team. Source link
Markets gain slightly on Wednesday as Germany plans major release of oil reserves
Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in pre-market trading Wednesday as energy prices stabilized somewhat on optimism that a major release of oil reserves was imminent. Source link