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Aid workers in Gaza await humanitarian help

According to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, the flow of aid into the territory should resume as soon as the deal is signed — but will it happen and will it be enough?

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Trump wins praise, even from critics, for Israel-Hamas peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump is touting the peace deal between Israel and Hamas he helped broker as a major diplomatic achievement. While some question the stability of the peace, for now even some Democrats and critics, like former Natio...

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How soon will it take to get aid flowing into Gaza

According to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, the flow of aid into the territory should resume as soon as the deal is signed — but will it happen and will it be enough?

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How Tony Blair ended up on Trump’s Gaza peace team

U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed former U.K. prime minister Tony Blair as part of his Gaza ‘board of peace.’ Here's how Blair landed on Trump’s radar and why some of his credentials make him a controversial pick.

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Israelis, Palestinians cheer ceasefire, but worry about lasting peace

In Israel news of the ceasefire with Hamas has been met with praise for U.S. President Donald Trump and anticipation for a hostage homecoming. In Gaza there is widespread relief while the pain and suffering of years of war looms large an...

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Future remains uncertain for Marineland beluga whales

The fate of 30 beluga whales at Marineland remains unclear. A proposed sanctuary in Nova Scotia could provide a new home, but plans for its construction, announced in 2020, have yet to move forward.

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France in political turmoil after third PM resigns within past year

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is the third prime minister to step aside within the past year. Pressure is mounting on President Emmanuel Macron to find someone to form a government or call parliamentary elections.

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Why some say Marwan Barghouti could be key to Mideast peace

Marwan Barghouti has been in an Israeli jail for 22 years, but many Palestinians and some Israelis think the controversial leader could be key to reigniting the peace process.

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Blue Jays defeat Yankees to advance to ALCS

The Toronto Blue Jays won Game 4 of their American League Division Series matchup against the New York Yankees to advance to the next round of the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Carney raises reviving Keystone XL pipeline with Trump

Sources told CBC News that Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which would run from northern Alberta to the U.S. Midwest, during his conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

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A secret passageway at the Colosseum opened to the public

Jonathan Edmondson, a history professor at York University, tells The National about the moment a secret passageway at the Colosseum, known as the ‘Commodus Passage,’ opened to the public in Rome.

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Blue Jays blow early lead, lose Game 3 to Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays got out to an early lead against the New York Yankees and had fans' hopes up, including some Canadians who had made their way to Yankee Stadium. Ultimately the Yankees came back to win Game 3 by a score of 9-6, but ...

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Paramedics in Gaza weary after years of death and destruction

Youssef Abdel Qader, a Palestinian paramedic in Gaza, says rescue runs and the deaths of his colleagues have taken a toll. According to the United Nations, over the course of two years, Israeli military operations have destroyed or damag...

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Canada's Carney set for second Trump trade meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to avoid setting expectations too high ahead of another meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, but the possibility of relief for Canada’s steel industry has brought a dash of opt...

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Two brothers went to the Nova music festival — only one came back

When Hamas attacked the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, Gal Dalal was able to escape — but his brother Guy has been held hostage in Gaza ever since. And while a new U.S.-brokered release plan is giving Gal new hope, the two years of...

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Israel, Hamas representatives start negotiations over peace deal

Representatives from the Israeli government and Hamas have started negotiations over the U.S.-brokered peace agreement to bring an end to the two-year war.

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Why is the U.S. attacking boats near Venezuela?

For weeks, U.S. forces have destroyed suspected drug-smuggling vessels off Venezuela’s coast, resulting in at least 20 deaths. Experts warn the military campaign may violate international law, raising questions about legality and regiona...

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How Israel tries to control the narrative around Gaza

For two years, Israel has kept tight reins on what and who gets into Gaza and the information coming out of it. CBC’s Saša Petricic gets rare, escorted, access to the region and breaks down Israel’s efforts to maintain control over the n...

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AI workouts are coming for your gym membership

American exercise equipment company Peloton has launched new AI software that offers real-time feedback like a personal trainer, which has some questioning whether the technology might replace in-person training with human coaches.

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Trump sends National Guard to Oregon despite court block

U.S. President Donald Trump's battle with Democratic-led cities is heating up after 200 California National Guard troops have been reassigned to Oregon, despite a judge blocking the deployment to Portland.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza continue ahead peace talks

Israeli planes and tanks pounded areas across the Gaza Strip overnight and on Sunday, destroying several residential buildings, witnesses said, as Palestinians hoped a U.S. plan to end the war would soon ease their suffering.

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Trump's tariffs crushing India's frozen shrimp industry

The U.S. was India's top export market for shrimp, but 50 per cent export tariffs brought in by the Trump administration have seriously hurt the industry. Some farmers have faced price cuts of almost 40 per cent on their catch.

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It took 25,000 Lego bricks to build this new Halifax ER

A small-scale version of what will become the new IWK Health Centre emergency department is now on display at the Halifax children's hospital — and it's made out of more than 25,000 bricks of Lego.

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How these smart pants can help seniors soften the blow from a fall

The trousers feature air bags and built-in sensors that detect when the wearer is falling. They were created by Azimut Médical, a Montreal company that specializes in intelligent, inflatable garments.

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Could the Trump deal end the Gaza war?

Israel slowed its Gaza offensive on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded it stop bombing in response to Hamas saying it was ready to free hostages under the U.S. plan to end the two-year-old war.

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The introduction of 'New Coke' during the 80's cola wars

In 1985, the Coca-Cola company decided to shake things up — and it exploded in the soft drink maker's face. Coca-Cola had just made a splashy launch of a new formula for the 99-year-old drink, which quickly became known as New Coke.

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Prince William tells Eugene Levy he’ll change monarchy when he’s king

The Prince of Wales was interviewed by actor Eugene Levy, host of The Reluctant Traveller, and opened up about personal struggles and what type of change he might bring to the U.K. monarchy if he becomes king.

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Taylor Swift brings 'The Life of a Showgirl' to theaters

Swifties are ready for Taylor Swift's return to the big screen as event screenings branded as a 'release party' for her latest album have marketing experts continuing to marvel at the scope of the pop singer's influence.

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Frustrations at U.S. border after CBSA systems outage delays truckers

Truckers looking to enter Canada from the Blue Water Bridge or Ambassador Bridge faced hours-long delays as a result of a now-resolved systems outage that saw staff unable to process electronic forms.

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Blue Jays set for first-ever playoff series against Yankees

Blue Jays fans are ready for playoff baseball after the New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox to move on to face Toronto in an American League Division Series matchup.

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