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Pro-Palestinian encampment enters 5th day at McGill with court ruling expected
Police confirmed the department is waiting on a decision on a provisional injunction sought by two students to end the protest at the campus.
Columbia student protesters face expulsion after taking over campus building
The occupation of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, renamed Hind’s Hall to honour a child victim in Gaza, unfolded as other universities stepped up efforts to end the protests.
What’s behind Kenya’s intense flooding as death toll climbs
At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains in Kenya, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.
London sword attack: 14-year-old killed, 4 injured by man on stabbing spree
Video of the terrifying incident shows a man wearing a yellow hoodie holding a long sword walking in the London suburb of Hainault.
Sikh rally in Toronto with multi-party support prompts India diplomatic rebuke
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh at the Khalsa Day rally in Toronto on Sunday.
Gold watch owned by richest Titanic passenger sells for record-breaking $2M
The 14-carat gold pocket watch formerly belonged to the Titanic's richest passenger, businessman John Jacob Astor IV, who died during the ship's sinking.
Demonstrators set up Pro-Palestinian encampment at UBC
UBC officials say staff will monitor and assess the demonstration on the Vancouver campus and will liaise with the RCMP.
Friends ‘fight off’ shark after it attacks man in Tobago
The victim, 64-year-old Peter Smith, was attacked and seriously injured by what officials believe was a bull shark.
Gérard Depardieu in police custody over latest sexual assault allegations
Gérard Depardieu, 75, has faced sexual assault allegations from more than a dozen women, blighting his reputation as one of France's most well-known actors.
McGill University mulls ‘next steps’ as pro-Palestinian encampment triples in size
McGill University is considering its next steps to deal with the camp set up by pro-Palestinian activists on campus grounds in downtown Montreal, officials said Monday.
Kenya floods: 40 dead in dam collapse after heavy rain
Heavy rains have been pounding the country since mid-March and the Meteorology Department has warned of more rainfall. The flooding already killed nearly 100 people.
Belarus opposition leader warns of Russia’s threat: ‘We know dictatorship’
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says her country's struggle for democracy is also against Russia's ongoing subjugation of Belarus, which poses a danger to the Belarusian people.
Calgary family welcomes refugees from Gaza at considerable expense
There was immense relief and joy at Calgary International Airport Saturday afternoon as Ossama Zaqqout, his wife, and kids, finally welcomed his parents to Canada.
Winnipeg crowd gathers in support of Iranian rapper sentenced to death
Toomaj Salehi was first detained in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death in Iran, which sparked nationwide protests in 2022. A death sentence has not been confirmed by Iranian officials
South Africa celebrates 30 years since end of apartheid, but discontent grows
Analysts and polls predict that the waning popularity of the democratic party once led by Nelson Mandela is likely to see it lose its parliamentary majority for the first time.