Germany’s president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's ...
Winnipeg’s arena curling in a club project seen as start of cross-country expansion
A Winnipeg pilot project offers arena ice and rocks in a curling club to top teams in the area. Two sheets at the eight-sheet ...
‘Failure is not an option’: Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety
Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland, who lost his home in the fire, said they have to find a way. “Failure is not an option for ...
Manitoba government questioned over push for rate freeze on electricity
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says a rate freeze on electricity in 2025 is achievable, despite another forecasted financial loss at Crown-owned Manitoba Hydro.
‘Now’s the time’: As Canada ramps up housing, advocates urge more accessible builds
Five-year-old Beau starts each day being carried by one of his parents to the family's living room, where his wheelchair awaits in their Beamsville, Ont., home.
South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting leader Han
South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly has voted to impeach the country’s acting leader, Han Duck-soo.
Leaders and politicians pay homage to India’s former prime minister, Manmohan Singh
Authorities in India have declared a seven-day mourning period to honor Manmohan Singh, officials said Friday, as politicians and public paid tributes to the country’s former ...
Multi-vehicle crash in Calgary kills nine-year-old child on Boxing Day: police
Calgary police say a nine-year-old girl died after a multi-vehicle collision that happened on the morning of Boxing Day.
‘We fall and we rise’: Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination
Lahai Makieu struck the bamboo with a machete until it cracked and fell. Balancing on his crutch, he reached to pick it up.
Defense steps up for the Bears, but the offense struggles in a 6-3 loss to the Seahawks
The defense delivered for the Chicago Bears. It was one of the team's best performances of the season on that side of the ...
Climate change added 41 days of dangerous heat around world in 2024
People around the world suffered an average of 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year because of human-caused climate change, according to a group of scientists who also said ...