Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro warned Wednesday that he will not hesitate to call on the population for a “new revolution” if forced by what he calls “North American imperialism and fascist criminals.” Maduro’s comments come amid deadly protests across the country following its disputed presidential election victory, which the US and several other … Read more
Health problems and brain fog can persist for years in people hospitalised by Covid early in the pandemic, with some patients developing more severe and even new symptoms after 12 months, researchers say. They found that while many people with long Covid improved over time, a substantial proportion still had cognitive problems two to three … Read more
OTTAWA – Two witnesses stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting Wednesday, after Liberals tried to steer a planned discussion about violence against women towards the topic of abortion rights. The rare summer hearing of the House of Commons status of women committee was organized so MPs could hear from advocates and a … Read more
CP24 has obtained video of police raiding a Scarborough home of a father and son who were allegedly planning a “serious violent attack in Toronto.” In the video, multiple members of an emergency response team can be seen hopping out of a white van and descending on the property, which CTV News Toronto … Read more
In the wake of U.S. warnings about ground cinnamon products, Canada says it is monitoring the situation and doesn’t believe any products are affected in the country. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted on its website Monday that U.S. company American Spices LLC is recalling its Spice Class Brand ground cinnamon … Read more
Donald Trump falsely questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile on Wednesday. The Republican former U.S. president claimed that Harris, the first Black woman and Asian American to serve as vice president, that she had in the past only promoted … Read more
Sum 41 has cancelled six Canadian dates on its farewell tour as Deryck Whibley nurses a “minor” back injury. A representative for the Ajax, Ont., punk band tells The Canadian Press that Whibley was the unnamed band member listed as injured in a message to promoters earlier this week. The statement says … Read more
London – Entertaining the King is an expensive business, France is finding out. A sumptuous lobster dinner held to welcome King Charles III to Paris last September cost the French president’s office nearly €475,000 (US$515,000), according to accounts published on Monday by France’s public auditor. The lavish affair at the Palace of … Read more
OTTAWA – Liberals saw their donations rise in the second quarter of this year, showing the sole increase among federal parties, though Conservatives continue to dominate. Elections Canada released parties’ financial returns for the period from April to June this year. The Liberals raised nearly $3.8 million in the second quarter, an … Read more
ZAGREB, Croatia – Balkan countries on Wednesday battled wildfires stoked by high temperatures, winds and a weekslong drought, as firefighters in Croatia cited their toughest day so far this season and North Macedonia suggested it might seek help from NATO. Croatia’s Firefighters’ Association said the demanding 24-hour period included responding to more than … Read more
