UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will “not join offensive action now”. BBC News
‘Something just went off’: Canadians in Middle East describe ‘surreal’ Iran missile strikesSean Previl
Canadians visiting and living in several Middle East countries are dealing with various emotions as Iran fires missiles in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s bombardment.
Flights cancelled as travel warnings issued after strikes on Iran
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks. BBC News
Starmer speaks to Trump after UK joins defensive operation in Middle East
Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level. BBC News
Cronkite-era producer exits CBS News in dramatic fashion after 46 years at network
Veteran CBS News producer Mary Walsh exited the network in dramatic fashion on Friday, suggesting the organization has been told to aim reporting at a particular political party. Walsh’s exit…
California serial child rapist granted parole admitted having pedophilic fantasies as recently as 2021
A convicted California child rapist who was set to walk free this week after controversially being granted parole acknowledged during the proceeding that he still sexually pleasured himself to children…
Trump joke ‘overshadows’ US women’s Olympic success, says women’s ice hockey captain
A “distasteful joke” by US President Donald Trump overshadows the achievement of female athletes at the Winter Olympics, says USA ice hockey gold medallist Hilary Knight. BBC News
Cuba says group shot on US-registered speedboat planned ‘armed infiltration’
The passengers were Cuban nationals living in the US, the Cuban government says. BBC News
Team USA goalie Jake Oettinger reacts to Trump’s locker room comments about the women’s hockey team
Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger, and member of the U.S. men’s hockey team, was asked about comments President Donald Trump made about the U.S. women’s hockey team, making light of…
MAGA voter crashes ‘scumbag’ Dem senator’s SOTU boycott speech: ‘Go Trump!’
Democrats were mocked on social media Tuesday night and Wednesday after multiple clips from their State of the Union boycott rally went viral, including when a Trump supporter crashed Sen.…
Ontario government pressed for action on northern highways after fatal crashesIsaac Callan
Over just five days in the north, the Chiefs of Ontario said there were five serious incidents on northern highways, which they say uniquely impact their communities.
Iran’s shadowy chemical weapons program draws scrutiny as reports allege use against protesters
A new report from the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) raises concerns about Iran’s opaque chemical weapons program, which argues policymakers have paid little attention to compared to…
‘It’s not a freebie’: Ford government defends OSAP changes as opposition continuesIsaac Callan
Premier Doug Ford said OSAP “is not a freebie anymore” and that “money doesn’t grow on trees” as opposition to his student loan changes continues to bubble.
Alberta to boost doctor spending by 22% as detail of upcoming budget sharedGlobalnews Digital
Danielle Smith said Alberta will spend $7.7 billion on doctors in 2026-27 — one of the first major details to come out of what’s expected to be a budget filled…
Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump’s residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time. BBC News
American star Brady Tkachuk says there’s hatred in USA-Canada rivalry ahead of gold medal match
Team USA star forward Brady Tkachuk said there is a hatred between the Americans and Team Canada ahead of Sunday’s highly anticipated gold medal match. Tkachuk, 26, said, for a…
Canadian men’s curling team wins gold medal after being embroiled in cheating controversy
The Canadian men beat Britain for gold in Olympic curling Saturday 9-6 after brushing aside accusations of cheating during the round-robin phase at the Milan Cortina Games. The chaos began…
After the Sangha Sammelanaya: Article 9 Must Not Be Forgotten
Synopsis Sri Lanka is a civilizational state — consecrated to the Buddha Sasana for over 2,570 years. From King Pandukabhaya to King Dutugemunu, from Mahiyangana to Anuradhapura, this island was…
GB go for men’s curling gold and Atkin in halfpipe final – Saturday’s guide
What’s happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. BBC News