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Vietnam bartender arrested over tourist deaths linked to tainted alcohol
A bartender in Vietnam is under arrest for allegedly making a deadly drink using medical alcohol that killed a British woman and her fiancé.
Millions will die due to ‘ruthless’ USAID cuts, Vatican charity warns
Pope Francis’ point-man on development aid insists that the Trump administration remember Christian principles about caring for others as it begins governing.
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador
The Canadian ambassador to France says threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to invade another country violate international law.
Trudeau in Paris for AI summit as Trump set to announce new tariffs
Trump said Sunday he will formally announce 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including from Canada.
Trump won’t deport Prince Harry: ‘He’s got enough problems with his wife’
President Trump couldn't resist taking a swipe at Prince Harry's wife, Meghan Markle.
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli civilian men they held for the past 16 months on Saturday, and Israel was freeing dozens of Palestinian prisoners.
European trip gives PM a chance to tout Canada’s AI efforts, strengthen ties: experts
Justin Trudeau’s visit to Europe offers Canada an opportunity to shore up its relationship with the EU and show leadership in artificial intelligence regulation, experts say.
Sony PlayStation Network outage enrages gamers around the world
A major outage of Sony’s PlayStation Network on Saturday has left tens of thousands of gamers unable to access online services, stores and multimedia apps.
Half a world away from war, Ukrainian veterans compete at Invictus Games
The Invictus Games, a multi-sport tournament for veterans wounded in service, opens in Vancouver and Whistler on Saturday. Ukraine's Illia Haiduk is among this year's athletes.
Trump freezes South Africa aid over land expropriation law
Trump was responding to a new law in South Africa that gives the government powers in some instances to expropriate land from people.
Joly won’t say if ‘abhorrent’ Trump pitch to clear Gaza is ethnic cleansing
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly was asked if Donald Trump's proposal on Gaza constitutes ethnic cleansing, and replied saying "the comments were abhorrent."
Alberta teen out of coma after assault at resort bar in Dominican Republic
Cindy Rowan says she's relieved her son, Chase Delorme-Rowan, is also talking for the first time since Jan. 14.
Bank of England slashes growth hopes for British economy in 2025
The Bank of England lowered its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.50 per cent, taking it to its lowest level since mid-2023.
Terrorist listing for drug cartels would help fentanyl fight: RCMP chief
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says a federal move to list organized crime cartels as terrorist entities would give the Mounties more tools to pursue charges and enforce the law.
HongKong Post keeps parcel suspension in place despite U.S. reversal
The move by USPS on Tuesday to stop accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong had caused chaos and confusion among retailers and express shipping firms.