CityNews Vancouver
Abbotsford police seeking attempted abduction suspect
Abbotsford police seek suspect in attempted abduction at Sumas Mountain Regional Park. Woman approached by man who tried to pull her into vehicle. She escaped. Suspect: 5’9”, late 20s to early 30s, medium build, short blond/orange hair, white shirt, white pickup truck. Police urge caution in area. Contact Det. Nathan Perrey at nathan.perrey@abbypd.ca with information.
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CityNews Calgary
Province warns of aggressive grizzly bear after attack near Calgary
The province warns of an aggressive grizzly bear north of Calgary after a hunter was seriously injured in an attack. The same bear was responsible for a deadly attack in 2021. Authorities are searching for the bear and advise caution in the area. Residents are urged to report sightings of the bear with sub-adults.
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Global News Toronto
LiberalNDP deal accomplished a lot, Singh says after pulling plug
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh praised accomplishments like dental care and pharmacare under the Liberal-NDP deal, despite pulling out. Singh criticized the Liberals for letting people down and pitched the NDP as the party to stop the Conservatives. The confidence-and-supply agreement aimed to keep the minority government in power until 2025. Trudeau hopes to continue working with the NDP on legislation. Election timing remains uncertain.
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Al Jazeera English
Russia warns response to US sanctions on RT will make everyone shudder
Moscow accuses US of launching an ‘information campaign’ against Russian state-funded media RT ahead of US presidential elections. Russia vows retaliatory measures after US sanctions RT editors, accusing them of trying to influence the vote. US designates Russian media outlets as ‘foreign missions’, prompting Russian warning of harsh response. Tensions escalate as both countries accuse each other of election interference.
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CTV News
A French woman whose husband is accused of inviting men to rape her testifies in court
A woman in Avignon, France, testified that her ex-husband drugged her to be raped by other men while unconscious. The trial involves 50 men facing rape charges, with evidence of thousands of images found on the husband’s devices. The victim hopes her testimony will help prevent similar ordeals. The trial is ongoing, with shocking details emerging.
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Global News Toronto
Recent grizzly bear attack in Alberta linked to fatal incident 3 years ago
Alberta officials warn of a recent grizzly bear attack near Calgary, with the bear responsible for a fatal attack in 2021. The victim sustained serious injuries, and the bear remains at large. DNA samples link the bear to the previous fatal attack. Authorities are actively searching for the bear, urging residents to be cautious and report sightings.
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BBC.com
Hunter Biden pleading guilty in tax evasion case
Hunter Biden offers to plead guilty in tax evasion case, surprising prosecutors. Initially sought Alford plea, maintaining innocence, but prosecutors objected. Facing charges of $1.4m tax evasion, Biden’s attorney cites private interest for plea change. President Biden won’t pardon son. Prosecutors argue against plea deal allowing innocence claim. Trial ongoing. Biden previously convicted of gun possession and drug use.
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CTV News
Liberal national campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst is stepping down
Embattled PM Trudeau faces setback as campaign director Jeremy Broadhurst quits, citing personal reasons. Broadhurst’s departure follows NDP Leader Singh pulling party out of agreement supporting Trudeau’s minority government. Liberals trail Conservatives in polls, raising possibility of early election.
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CityNews Vancouver
New Westminster kidnapping 2 facing charges
Two charged in New Westminster kidnapping case, victim found within 24 hours. NWPD urges public to come forward with information. Suspects facing assault-related charges, remain in custody. Contact Major Crime Unit with tips at 604-529-2430 or mcucrimetips@nwpolice.org.
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BBC.com
Who is Margarita Simonyan, RT’s editorinchief sanctioned by US
Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of RT, sanctioned by the US for alleged election interference, is described as Putin’s top propagandist. Born in Russia, she rose to prominence after reporting on the Beslan school siege. Known for her anti-Western views, she has led RT for over two decades, growing it into a key propaganda outlet.