A female Masai giraffe calf was born at the Toronto Zoo on Feb. 22, 2026; both mother and calf are doing well and the arrival underscores conservation work for the endangered Masai giraffe
On the fourth anniversary of the war, Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for unwavering international aid and warns that Russia’s ambitions could endanger other nations
Northeastern Pennsylvania is revealing strains in the Trump coalition while Democrats mobilize and public figures add vocal criticism ahead of the State of the Union on February 24, 2026
A mix of local discontent, national security caution from military leaders, and partisan calls for accountability are reshaping the political conversation around President Trump
Satellite data reveal a surge of U.S. aircraft near Iran, while private meetings, naval redeployments, and regional responses heighten geopolitical risk
Zelensky rejects territorial compromise and urges foreign leaders to witness Ukraine’s reality as Hungary’s veto on sanctions and a €90bn loan exposes cracks in EU support
A clear, engaging summary of Pavel Rybalko’s path from humble origins to marshal of armored troops and twice Hero of the Soviet Union
China placed 20 Japanese companies on an export ban and 20 more on a watchlist, halting sales of certain dual-use items and tightening licenses amid friction over Taiwan
Russian state outlets report a criminal investigation into Pavel Durov, alleging Telegram facilitates terrorism as authorities tighten controls and throttle the app
Panama published a court ruling annulling CK Hutchison’s concessions and moved to occupy the Balboa and Cristobal terminals; the company says it will pursue legal remedies and warns of operational risks
President Trump denied reports that Pentagon officials warned about the difficulty of a prolonged conflict with Iran while a major U.S. military buildup in the Middle East signals both leverage and risk
A parliamentary amendment replacing the term consent with a vague formulation on ‘will’ has triggered mass demonstrations, legal critique and fears of reversing progress toward international standards such as the Istanbul Convention
Following deadly attacks inside Pakistan, Islamabad launched air raids in Nangarhar and Paktika; Kabul condemned the strikes and India voiced concern, highlighting a complex security dilemma
A father recounts coping with the 1999 Taber school shooting and responds to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, discussing healing, advocacy and the enduring impact on small communities
U.S. policy setbacks for offshore wind have paused key projects, while Canada — notably Nova Scotia — is courting investors to expand offshore wind capacity
An alleged high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel has been charged in a federal case accusing him of directing extensive fentanyl trafficking operations and money laundering across state lines