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U.S. CDC told to stop working with WHO ahead of formal withdrawal
Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa.
As Trump ratchets up Greenland bid, Danish PM says Nordic leaders are united
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has repeatedly made it clear that Greenland is not for sale, despite Trump's insistence that he plans to 'get' the territory.
Freighter on the move after it was freed from ice on frozen Lake Erie
A freighter was on its way to Canada on Sunday after it was freed from ice that trapped it in a frozen Lake Erie for days, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
U.S. to leave World Health Organization on Jan. 22, 2026
Trump announced the move on Monday, hours after he was sworn in for a second four-year term. The WHO said on Tuesday that it regretted the move from its top donor country.
‘Heil Tesla’: Elon Musk’s salute projected onto carmaker’s factory in Germany
An image of Elon Musk making the gesture during his speech at U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration was projected onto Tesla's Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg.
Trump admin cancels travel for refugees already cleared to settle in U.S.
Among those affected are the more than 1,600 Afghans cleared to resettle in the U.S. as part of the program that the Biden administration set up.
‘Mr. Trump, f— off’: Danish politician lashes out over Greenland proposal
"Dear President Trump, listen very carefully. Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years," Anders Vistisen said.
Trump orders U.S. out of World Health Organization
The move sets a 12-month notice period for the U.S. to leave the United Nations health agency and stop all financial contributions to its work.
Elon Musk sued by SEC over Twitter stock purchases
Elon Musk started amassing Twitter shares in early 2022, and by March of that year, he owned more than 5 per cent.
Biden moves to lift Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism designation
The move would be part of a deal to free political prisoners and ease some economic pressure, though incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to reverse the decision.
‘Apocalyptic’: Winnipeggers experience impact of devastating California wildfires
A former Winnipegger who has been living in Los Angeles for the past three years said while he's safe from the disaster, it's hitting dangerously close to home.
Hamas stands by hostage release terms as Trump pushes for deal by Jan. 20
A Hamas official said Trump was rash to say 'all hell will break out' unless the remaining hostages being held in Gaza go free by his Jan. 20 inauguration.
Trump floats using ‘economic force’ to merge Canada and U.S., slams trade
Trump also said he wants NATO members to spend at least five per cent of their GDP on defence, more than double the current two-per cent target.
U.S. to ‘continue surging’ Ukraine aid ahead of Trump taking office
The package includes $1.25 billion in presidential drawdown authority, which allows the military to pull existing stock from its shelves and gets weapons to the battlefield faster.
Norad paying ‘full attention’ to Chinese-Russian air co-operation
The head of the North American Aerospace Defence Command says Chinese and Russian air co-operation in the Arctic has Norad's 'full attention.'