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Israel clears final hurdle to start constructing controversial West Bank settlement project
Israel has cleared the final hurdle before starting construction on a contentious settlement project near Jerusalem that would effectively cut the occupied West Bank in two, according to a government tender. Source link
Jury hears opposing narratives of officer's actions during deadly Texas school shooting
The trial of one of the first police officers on the scene of the deadly 2022 attack at a Texas elementary school opened on Tuesday with prosecutors accusing him of criminally failing to try to stop the slaughter, while the defence said the officer did the best he could at the chaotic and confusing scene. […]
IN PHOTOS | Tech highlights from CES 2026
Companies both large and small are giving the public a first look at their new products during CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer technology trade show, now underway in Las Vegas. Source link
Air Transat pilots vote to ratify new five-year deal
91 per cent of Air Transat pilots who voted agreed to ratify a new five-year employment contract with the airline. The union and company reached the tentative deal in December, narrowly avoiding a strike. Source link
Kazuma Okamoto 'very happy' to join Blue Jays team with sights set on World Series title
The six-time all-star with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball told reporters Tuesday that he plans to work hard every single day and do his best for the team, which is firmly eyeing a return to the World Series. Source link
Nestlé recall of some baby formulas does not apply to Canadian products, company says
Nestlé voluntarily recalled a number of baby formula batches due to potential contamination with a toxin that can cause severe vomiting and nausea. The recall applies to products sold in a number of countries, mostly within Europe, but the company says Canada is not affected. Source link
Who controls Venezuela’s oil? It’s complicated
With the U.S. now claiming control of Venezuela, Donald Trump says oil companies will rush in to build up the infrastructure and earn huge profits. But Venezuela has a history of seizing American assets and kicking U.S. companies out, leaving the future of the oil industry uncertain. Source link
Nova Scotia boy attacked by 3 dogs has died, school officials say
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says the loss of the 13-year-old student will be felt widely. Source link
Nova Scotia boy attacked by 3 dogs has died
The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education says the loss of the 13-year-old student will be felt widely. Source link
The first quantum fluctuations set into motion a huge cosmic mystery
The earliest acoustic vibrations in the cosmos weren’t exactly sound – they travelled at half the speed of light and there was nobody around to hear them anyway. But Jim Baggott says from the first moments, the universe was singing Source link