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Israel launches attack to seize Lebanon border town ahead of U.S.-hosted talks
Israeli troops launched an attack to seize a key south Lebanon town from Hezbollah fighters holed up inside on Monday, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of historic talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. Source link
Russian swimmers to be allowed to compete with flag and anthem after restrictions dropped
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem. Source link
What would a U.S. blockade of Iran's ports look like?
CBC’s David Common explains what’s expected around the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. military said it would move to block ships travelling to or from Iran’s ports. Source link
Eric Swalwell suspends California governor campaign amid sex assault allegation
Democratic House Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday following sexual assault allegations that he continues to deny. Source link
Oil prices rise, global markets decline ahead of U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose $7.04, or 7.4 per cent, to $102.24 US a barrel on Monday. That’s up from roughly $70 per barrel before the war in late February. Markets in France, Britain, Germany, Japan, South Korea and more also declined. Source link
Canada Reads 2026 is about to start
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Alberta testing AI-powered drone technology in battle against wild boar
Researchers are turning to a new high-tech combination of drones, thermal cameras and artificial intelligence to get a new vantage point on Alberta’s wild boar problem. Source link
Britney Spears enters treatment facility weeks after DUI arrest
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Source link
Conservation groups call for 'science-based' approach to Alberta grizzly bear hunt proposal
Conservation groups say recent calls for the provincial government to legalize the hunting of threatened grizzly bears in Alberta aren’t justified by science due to a lack of up-to-date population studies. Source link