At least 53 individuals, including two infants, have lost their lives or gone missing following the sinking of an inflatable migrant vessel off the coast of Libya, according to the United Nations migration agency. The tragic incident occurred on the perilous route to Europe that many migrants take in search of a better future. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the boat, carrying 55 African migrants, set off from Zawiya in western Libya late Thursday and started to take on water six hours into the journey. By Friday morning, it had capsized north of Zuwara. Two Nigerian women were rescued by Libyan authorities, with one...

Italy's women's hockey team secured a momentous 3-2 victory over Japan in Milan, propelling them to an unexpected spot in the Olympic quarterfinals. The team, led by Canadian general manager Daniele Sauvageau and featuring former Canadian gold medalist Laura Fortino, showcased resilience and determination on the ice. Sauvageau, a revered figure in hockey circles, took on the challenge of building a competitive team for Italy despite facing limited resources and a small pool of female players in the country. With strategic scouting and recruitment efforts, Sauvageau assembled a roster of talented individuals, including key players like Fortino, who made the transition to represent Italy after a successful...

Canada is aiming to collaborate with Chinese companies over the next three years to develop an electric vehicle (EV) using Chinese expertise, a senior...

North Atlantic right whale experts on both sides of the border express cautious optimism following an increase in the number of new calves born...