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Destruction by Sudan's rebels in El Fasher bears 'hallmarks of genocide': UN experts
A “campaign of destruction” in October by Sudanese paramilitary forces against non-Arab communities in and near a city in the western region of Darfur shows “hallmarks of genocide,” UN-backed human rights experts said Thursday, a dramatic finding in the country’s devastating war. Source link
Trump hosts 1st Board of Peace meeting, announces pledges for reconstruction-peacekeeper funding for Gaza
Five countries have committed troops for an international security force for Gaza and U.S. President Donald Trump promised billions of dollars for reconstruction of the war-torn territory, on Thursday during the first meeting of his fledgling Board of Peace. Source link
China's Ning Zhongyan skates to Olympic 1,500m gold, denying Stolz 3rd straight win in Milan
Chinese speed skater Ning Zhongyan beat the odds, upending pre-race favourite Jordan Stolz of the United States to win the men’s Olympic 1,500 metres in an Olympic-record one minute 41.98 seconds on Thursday. Source link
Alina Muller delivers Switzerland women's hockey bronze with OT winner against Sweden
Alina Muller scored 9:09 into overtime to clinch Switzerland its second Olympic women’s hockey bronze medal in a 2-1 win over Sweden at the Milano-Cortina Games on Thursday. Source link
Alina Müller delivers Switzerland women's hockey bronze with OT winner against Sweden
Alina Muller scored 9:09 into overtime to clinch Switzerland its second Olympic women’s hockey bronze medal in a 2-1 win over Sweden at the Milano-Cortina Games on Thursday. Source link
'Enough is enough': Canadian intelligence experts to focus on extortion crime, federal minister says
The federal finance minister visited Mississauga, Ont., Thursday to announce dedicated financial intelligence experts who will focus on extortion crime targeting Canadian businesses and households. Source link
Pneumonia hospitalizations in Canada rose dramatically last respiratory illness season, CIHI says
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit. Source link
Canada's Rachel Homan clinches Olympic semifinal berth with win over South Korea
The Canadian Olympic women’s curling team advanced to the playoffs after a 10-7 win over South Korea on Thursday at the Milano Cortina Winter Games. Source link
Sarah McLachlan, Allison Russell and Cameron Whitcomb to perform at the 2026 Juno Awards
McLachlan and Russell will perform a special tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Joni Mitchell. Source link
Grandson of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups inventor accuses Hershey of recipe changes
The grandson of the inventor of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at The Hershey Co., accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese’s brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. Source link