In a recent development, judges at the International Criminal Court have determined that former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte is deemed fit to face trial after a previous hearing was postponed due to concerns about his health. Duterte is accused of crimes against humanity for his alleged role in numerous killings linked to his anti-drug campaign during his time as a city mayor and later as president.
The 80-year-old's legal team had argued that his health was fragile and deteriorating while in the court's custody. Duterte was apprehended in March and was initially scheduled to appear in court in September; however, the hearing was delayed to assess his...
Canadian figure skater Laurence Fournier Beaudry became emotional in a new Netflix documentary as she recounted her experience following sexual assault accusations against her former ice dance partner and boyfriend, Nikolaj Sørensen. Fournier Beaudry, aged 33 and hailing from Montreal, addresses the allegations in Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing, a docuseries scheduled for release on February 1. The docuseries, comprised of three parts, focuses on three top ice dancing teams preparing for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympic Games in February, one of which includes Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron from France. In the first episode, Fournier Beaudry expressed her emotional turmoil, stating, "I never really discussed publicly...
Statistics Canada reported an increase in job seekers in December, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate. Canada added 8,200 new jobs last month, pushing the unemployment rate to 6.8%, up from 6.5% in November. This follows three...
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that he had a conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, and Carney accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in April. Both leaders expressed disapproval of the United States' use...
The U.S. government announced on Monday that Tesla and LG Energy Solution have entered into a supply agreement to construct a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan. The facility is expected...
A recent report from the national energy regulator in Canada suggests a significant surge in electricity demand by the year 2050. This projection also anticipates a substantial increase in natural gas production and the expansion of renewable energy sources...
In a recent development, judges at the International Criminal Court have determined that former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte is deemed fit to face trial...
A Venezuelan-Canadian professor at McMaster University reflects on the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. Manuel Vasquez Villavicencio, an assistant...
Canadian freestyle skier and current Olympic silver medalist, Mikaël Kingsbury, shared that he is nearing full recovery from a left groin injury sustained four...
A coastal flooding warning is in effect this weekend for the South Coast of British Columbia, covering Metro Vancouver and portions of southern Vancouver...
The upcoming nature protection strategy by the Carney government is causing concern among advocacy groups as there may not be additional funding attached. Billions...
A coastal flooding warning is in effect this weekend for the South Coast of British Columbia, covering Metro Vancouver and portions of southern Vancouver Island. The alert was issued by Environment Canada on Thursday, citing the combination of abnormally...
The leader of Pimicikamak Cree Nation has stated that numerous residences have been significantly impacted following an extended power outage that resulted in damage to a water treatment facility and plumbing systems, leading to the evacuation of approximately 4,000...
The Trump administration has taken control of Venezuelan oil tankers, calling for the restitution of oil and other assets while also threatening conflict against the Maduro regime, casting uncertainty over the fate of the world’s largest proven oil reserves.
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Venezuelan migrants worldwide erupted in jubilation on Saturday following the U.S.-led apprehension of President Nicolas Maduro, whose administration oversaw one of the most significant mass migrations in recent memory. In Chile's capital, chants lauding Maduro's capture reverberated as Venezuelan...
In a recent development, judges at the International Criminal Court have determined that former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte is deemed fit to face trial after a previous hearing was postponed due to concerns about his health. Duterte is accused...
A Venezuelan-Canadian professor at McMaster University reflects on the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. Manuel Vasquez Villavicencio, an assistant philosophy professor in Hamilton, notes that while some may view this event as a victory,...
Canadian freestyle skier and current Olympic silver medalist, Mikaël Kingsbury, shared that he is nearing full recovery from a left groin injury sustained four months ago during training. Kingsbury, who had to withdraw from the men's small final in...
A coastal flooding warning is in effect this weekend for the South Coast of British Columbia, covering Metro Vancouver and portions of southern Vancouver Island. The alert was issued by Environment Canada on Thursday, citing the combination of abnormally...
When the United States and Israel conducted attacks on Iran at the end of the previous month, singer-songwriter Joseph Terrell found himself consumed by the conflict. This led him to channel his thoughts into crafting song lyrics.
Hailing from North...
The U.S. government announced on Monday that Tesla and LG Energy Solution have entered into a supply agreement to construct a $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan. The facility is expected...
A recent probe conducted by animal welfare activists reveals ongoing suffering, injuries, and fatalities among horses transported for slaughter in Japan. This has sparked renewed calls for Canada to prohibit these shipments.
Kaitlyn Mitchell, the legal advocacy director at Animal...
Welcome to our weekly newsletter focusing on environmental trends and solutions driving us towards a more sustainable world. At an event where children shared their thoughts on climate change, discussions with some of them revealed their aspirations and fears...
Canadian figure skater Laurence Fournier Beaudry became emotional in a new Netflix documentary as she recounted her experience following sexual assault accusations against her former ice dance partner and boyfriend, Nikolaj Sørensen. Fournier Beaudry, aged 33 and hailing from...
After the theft of a historic bell from a church in Fredericton post-Christmas, a nearby security camera captured an image of a pickup truck involved in the incident. Unfortunately, the photo only showed the front of the truck, omitting...
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,...