U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old from Virginia, recently made history at the Winter Olympics with a remarkable performance. During his gold medal-winning free skate, Malinin executed a backflip known as "the Bonaly flip" on one blade, a move previously banned but named after French skater Surya Bonaly. His flawless execution of this move marked the first legal performance of it at the Olympic Games, despite not earning him technical points.
Malinin is renowned for being the first skater to successfully land the challenging quadruple axel jump in competition back in 2022 at the age of 17. This jump involves four and a half rotations in...
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...
Canada is aiming to collaborate with Chinese companies over the next three years to develop an electric vehicle (EV) using Chinese expertise, a senior...
Canada is aiming to collaborate with Chinese companies over the next three years to develop an electric vehicle (EV) using Chinese expertise, a senior Canadian official revealed. The objective is for Canada to lead North America in producing this...
The Canadian federal government has announced the next phase of its national gun buyback initiative, providing citizens with approximately two months to express their interest in participating to receive compensation for surrendering prohibited firearms. Since 2020, Ottawa has prohibited...
After more than a year since the initiation of the Buy Canadian movement, major grocery chains Loblaw and Sobeys are under increased scrutiny for engaging in "maple washing," which involves promoting imported products as locally sourced. The Canadian Food...
Home sales in Canada saw a decline in April compared to the previous year, alongside a rise in the average sale price. The Canadian Real Estate Association reported that there were 42,927 home sales in April, a four percent...
U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old from Virginia, recently made history at the Winter Olympics with a remarkable performance. During his gold medal-winning...
Canada's military personnel have teamed up with local workers and volunteers to kick off the restoration process for numerous homes affected in Pimicikamak Cree...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to hold discussions with Denmark next week, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent interest in acquiring...
A recent documentary showcased captivating underwater scenes in Lake Huron, where an area was dubbed "fish city" due to its abundant marine life. However,...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to hold discussions with Denmark next week, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent interest in acquiring Greenland. Rubio emphasized a preference for diplomatic solutions over military actions when addressing potential national...
Warner Bros. Discovery's board has once again turned down a takeover proposal from Paramount and advised shareholders to stick with a competing offer from Netflix. In a communication to shareholders, Warner Bros.' board characterized Paramount's revised $108.4 billion US...
An unusually severe respiratory illness season in northeastern Ontario is causing hospitals to face unprecedented challenges, leading to unconventional patient placements. Health Sciences North (HSN), the regional healthcare center, reports a 10 to 15 percent increase in patient numbers...
Today on the Front Burner podcast, Gerry Butts, the former principal secretary to Justin Trudeau and current adviser to Prime Minister Carney, joins the discussion. Butts, who also serves as the vice-chairman of the Eurasia Group, a global political...
U.S. figure skater Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old from Virginia, recently made history at the Winter Olympics with a remarkable performance. During his gold medal-winning free skate, Malinin executed a backflip known as "the Bonaly flip" on one blade, a...
Canada's military personnel have teamed up with local workers and volunteers to kick off the restoration process for numerous homes affected in Pimicikamak Cree Nation following a recent power disruption. The community, situated 530 kilometers north of Winnipeg, endured...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to hold discussions with Denmark next week, following U.S. President Donald Trump's recent interest in acquiring Greenland. Rubio emphasized a preference for diplomatic solutions over military actions when addressing potential national...
Alan Bradley, the renowned author behind the beloved Flavia de Luce mystery series, passed away at 87 on the Isle of Man, as confirmed by his publisher Penguin Random House Canada on Tuesday. With a talent for captivating storytelling,...
After more than a year since the initiation of the Buy Canadian movement, major grocery chains Loblaw and Sobeys are under increased scrutiny for engaging in "maple washing," which involves promoting imported products as locally sourced. The Canadian Food...
A company planning to construct its inaugural small modular nuclear reactor in New Brunswick is selling off some assets as uncertainties loom over its future in the province. Moltex Energy Canada is divesting its engineering designs, patents, software, intellectual...
Canadian skeleton athletes Madeline Parra and Brielle Durham have expressed their support for their coach's decision to withdraw them from a race, sparking controversy among nations vying to qualify for the Winter Olympics. Parra and Durham, alongside two other...
Warner Bros. Discovery's board has once again turned down a takeover proposal from Paramount and advised shareholders to stick with a competing offer from Netflix. In a communication to shareholders, Warner Bros.' board characterized Paramount's revised $108.4 billion US...
Stephen Colbert has showcased a special fondness for Canada through his late-night segments. Over the years, on both CBS's "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report," he has humorously poked fun at Canadian currency, politics,...
Home sales in Canada saw a decline in April compared to the previous year, alongside a rise in the average sale price. The Canadian Real Estate Association reported that there were 42,927 home sales in April, a four percent...
Editor's note: In April, the White House announced sweeping tariffs to revitalize American manufacturing. But will production indeed return to U.S. soil as the Trump administration hopes? CGTN has launched a five-part "Return of American Manufacturing?" series to explore...
Tariffs are "for national security, to protect jobs and to fight unfair trade practices." Really? According to the latest polls, the vast majority of Americans neither support the government's tariff policy nor believe it will create jobs.
In reality,...