Western leaders urge Israel to avoid a ground assault in Lebanon
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Trump repeats claims about Ilhan Omar amid renewed congressional scrutiny
A familiar controversy returned when President Donald Trump amplified claims about Ilhan Omar, prompting fresh congressional attention and highlighting remarks from rising Republican figures
Major winter storm batters northern Ontario, leaving deep snow and outages
A powerful mid-March storm on March 16, 2026, dropped up to half a metre or more in parts of northern Ontario and prompted travel bans, power outages and sweeping municipal responses
How Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting Yiwu exports
Merchants in Yiwu face soaring shipping costs, idle containers and new markets as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz reshape trade flows
Former Mueller team conduct and the bipartisan Government Surveillance Reform Act in focus
An unnamed FBI agent alleges political bias and rule‑breaking inside the Mueller team, while lawmakers offer bipartisan reforms to Section 702 and government surveillance
Nighttime protests in Cuba: blackouts, the Morón clash and diplomatic signs
Nighttime power cuts and a rare storming of a party office have intensified protests in Cuba even as off-the-record contacts with the United States surface
Junta-backed parliament convenes in Naypyitaw amid international rejection
A legislature dominated by military allies has opened in Naypyitaw after phased polls that excluded major opposition and drew condemnation from ASEAN, the UN and rights organisations
Municipal vote snapshot: key takeaways from recent polls
A concise, city-by-city read of exclusive polls, surprises and second-round scenarios
Big blue waterslide at Lakewood Civic Centre closed; new slide planned for 2027
The City of Saskatoon closed the big blue waterslide after an inspection found safety risks; a new slide is scheduled to open in 2027 while other pool programs continue
Shadow fleet under pressure as U.S., India and Europe seize ships
A CBC investigation found a surge in interdictions: at least 14 vessels seized or boarded since December 2026, signalling a tougher stance on sanction evasion at sea
CBS and Paramount settle with Trump after 60 Minutes editing controversy
A former 60 Minutes journalist alleges that CBS’s previous ownership folded under political pressure after a disputed interview spurred a $20 billion suit that ended in a multimillion‑dollar settlement
How deportations to CECOT sparked legal claims and unanswered questions
A year after large-scale transfers to El Salvador’s CECOT prison, survivors and advocates have filed claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act and courts are beginning to challenge the removals
Le Colonial signs 15-year lease at 50 West 57th Street
Le Colonial is coming back to Midtown with a 15-year lease at 50 West 57th Street, occupying 9,600 square feet and signaling change for the block
More than 800,000 displaced in Lebanon as shelters fill and aid struggles
More than 800,000 Lebanese have fled their homes in a matter of days, overwhelming shelters and prompting urgent warnings from humanitarian organizations
Russia and China deepen military ties with Iran as new supreme leader takes office
Iran signals strategic ties with Russia and China as Mojtaba Khamenei assumes the supreme leadership and security risks threaten regional shipping lanes
How drone accusations, Italian drug rules and environmental alerts are shaping public debate
A single briefing that connects Iran’s claim about copycat drones, Italy’s AIFA criteria for innovative drugs and a set of environmental advisories impacting public safety and policy