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Venezuela vexes Trump but rightward trend across Americas could help U.S. national security strategy
The favourite in Chile’s election on Sunday is the right-wing José Antonio Kast. A Kast victory would be the latest rightward political shift in South America, as U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House try to coax or force the socialist leader of Venezuela from office. Source link
At least 12 Palestinians dead or missing in Gaza as devastation from floods spreads
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding from heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organization for Migration said on Friday. Source link
Bloyce Thompson to be sworn in as new P.E.I. premier, 1 day after Rob Lantz resigns
Deputy premier, Bloyce Thompson will be sworn in as P.E.I.’s 35th premier Friday afternoon, one day after Rob Lantz resigns from the role to seek permanent leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of P.E.I. Source link
Accused in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurateur extradited from Scotland to Canada
Three Scottish men accused of killing an Ontario restaurant owner after a dispute over an unpaid bill have been brought to Canada to face charges. Source link
'That was my granddaughter's voice': Senior suspects scammers used AI in Regina, Saskatoon
Jill Finn suspects thieves used AI to recreate her granddaughter’s voice in the latest phone scam targeting seniors in Regina and Saskatoon. Source link
Convicted human smuggler wants to self-represent in appeal, questions lawyer's conduct
A man convicted of human smuggling last year has asked a U.S. court to continue his appeal without a lawyer, in a case where a family from India froze to death near the Manitoba-U.S. border in 2022. Source link
'Counterfeit' opioid 1st found in Toronto now in Thunder Bay, Ont., prompting public drug alert
A drug alert has been issued in Thunder Bay, Ont., over a toxic substance first found in Toronto earlier this fall. Here’s what we know about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid that was never clinally approved to be sold on the market. Source link
Japan reports 6.7 magnitude quake in northeast, prompting tsunami advisory
Japan on Friday issued a tsunami advisory after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country’s northeast, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. Source link
Will this winter be colder or warmer than last? For most of Canada, it's a toss up
If you want to know what kind of winter to expect across much of Canada this winter, you’re out of luck — Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is predicting above-seasonal temperatures in the eastern Arctic region, but elsewhere, the forecast is pretty up in the air. That’s partly because of climate change and La […]