Russian plane accidentally strikes Russian city near Ukraine border leaving 20m crater
‘Accidental discharge of aviation ammunition’ from jet responsible for huge blast in Belgorod
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B.C. First Nation says 40 unmarked graves found around former residential school
The shishalh Nation on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast says ground-penetrating radar has identified what are believed to be 40 unmarked graves of children on or near the site of the former St. Augustine's Residential School.
Authorities Baffled; 100 Million in Gold Disappears From Canada’s Pearson International Airport
Authorities are scrambling after an estimated $22 million worth of gold and other valuables disappeared from the Pearson International Airport in Toronto,
Ukrainian woman said her Russian captors mocked her execution and forced her to dig her own grave
During a hearing, the woman told US lawmakers that she was beaten, forced to undress, and cut by Russian soldiers who kidnapped her.
Uganda’s president refuses to sign new hardline anti-gay bill
Yoweri Museveni sends bill imposing death penalty for homosexuality back to parliament for unspecified changes
World may face record heat this year as El Nino returns
During El Nino, winds blowing west along the equator slow down, and warm water is pushed east, creating warmer surface ocean temperatures.
Kyiv To Terminate Lease Agreement With Russian Embassy
The Kyiv city council plans to terminate the land lease agreement with the Russian Embassy amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Mexican Cartels Are Turning Once-Peaceful Ecuador Into a Narco War Zone
“We are fighting to contain this sickness that is threatening our country,” said an official of the violence created by Mexico's cartels in Ecuador.
Lula vetoed ammo transfers to Ukraine due to a request from Putin - CNN Brazil
Trata-se da munição para o sistema móvel antiaéreo Gepard, que foi adquirido pelo Brasil do Exército alemão para a segurança e defesa do país durante a Copa do Mundo de 2014 e das Olimpíadas do Rio, em 2016
The president of Uganda was told by actual scientists to veto a barbaric anti-LGBTQ+ bill that would make homosexuality illegal in the country.
The president of Uganda asked for research into the reasons behind homosexuality. The results probably weren't what he was hoping for.
Russia may discard Pyotr Velikii battlecruiser as there are no money for repairs
The Pyotr Velikii (Peter the Great), a heavy nuclear missile carrier and the flagship of the Northern Fleet of Russia, could be withdrawn from the Russian Navy due to the “high cost of modernisation”.
Missing Indian climber Anurag Maloo found alive on Nepal's Mount Annapurna
Accelerating melt of ice sheets now 'unmistakable'
Greenland and Antarctica are increasing their contribution to the annual rise in global sea levels.
Reported Chinese police station in London rattles UK
LONDON: The United Kingdom says a report of an alleged secret Chinese police station in south London is of “great concern” and that it will not tolerate any attempt by China to harass its citizens.
Quebec education minister issues directive banning religious practices in public schools
Education Minister Bernard Drainville formally banned all religious activities in schools, vocational training centres and adult education centres after issuing a directive early Wednesday evening.
Russia expands war recruitment drive with video ad calling for 'real' men
The military's video campaign to lure more professional soldiers to fight in Ukraine challenges those interested to show they are "a real man" and swap what it casts as hum-drum civilian life for the battlefield.
Electronic military draft notices sent out in St Petersburg, Russia
The authorities in St Petersburg have started sending out electronic military conscription notices in test mode as part of the spring conscription in Russia.
UK: Hindu students 'bullied'; Pushed to 'covert to Islam' by Muslim pupils | Report
67 million children missed vaccines during pandemic: A decline in vaccine confidence comes after more than a decade of hard-earned gains in routine childhood immunization. Getting back on track will be a challenging task, UNICEF warned
The COVID-19 pandemic caused lockdowns and major health care disruptions, leading to millions of children missing out on life-saving routine vaccines. Getting back on track will be a challenging task, the agency warned.
Nasa says flash over Kyiv was not its satellite
There is widespread speculation over a flash that lit up the skies over the Ukrainian capital.