White House dubs Dem a scam victim after he fumes Rubio wouldn’t fund climate trip
The White House dubbed Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse a scam victim after he publicly complained the Trump administration would not fund or support his junket to the COP30 climate change conference…
Graham says Trump wants to ‘move the bill’ on Russia sanctions, but procedural hurdles await
Congress is once again on the edge of considering a bone-crushing sanctions package against Russia, but procedural disagreements threaten to derail the process. Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Richard Blumenthal,…
HHS gold standard study flips ‘gender affirming care’ on its head as Dems keep pushing trans issues at SCOTUS
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a peer-reviewed report that found medical procedures to alter a child’s biological sex pose serious long-term dangers to children as Democrats…
FCC Chairman Carr launches probe into BBC for ‘intentionally distorting’ Trump’s Jan. 6 speech in documentary
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to executives at the BBC, NPR, and PBS on Wednesday announcing that the agency has launched a probe into the…
Army secretary lands in Kyiv with Trump’s next move in Russia-Ukraine war
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Kyiv Wednesday as the U.S. moves to jump-start talks to end the Russia–Ukraine war. Driscoll, accompanied by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George,…
NC Senate candidate says ICE Charlotte ops the result of ex-gov opponent repeatedly blunting cooperation
North Carolina Republican senatorial candidate Michael Whatley said in a Wednesday interview that the reason ICE has to deploy such force in Charlotte and the Triangle is because of his…
December 12 Belongs to Soma Himi, Not to Sri Lankan Day
The Cabinet’s decision to declare December 12 as “Sri Lankan Day” is presented as a multicultural festival of parades, food fairs, and exhibitions. At the administrative level, this is framed…
Epstein files: House votes overwhelmingly to force release, sending bill to SenateGlobalnews Digital
The vote further showed the pressure mounting on lawmakers and the Trump administration to meet long-held demands that the Justice Department release its Epstein case files.
11 arrested, more tourists hospitalized as Istanbul poisoning mystery deepensKatie Scott
Over the weekend, two tourists staying at the same hotel as the deceased family were hospitalized after displaying symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Man, 18, dies from injuries in Transcona house fireSam Thompson
The fire, which took place Saturday morning at a home on Yale Avenue West, initially led to four people being taken to hospital.
From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed
A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life. BBC News
Saskatchewan Roughriders, Montreal Alouettes’ fans ready for Grey Cup face-offSean Previl
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are hoping to get their fifth title in franchise history, while the Montreal Alouettes are wanting their second Grey Cup championship in three years.
Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit threat against BBC comes amid spate of legal wins over media companies
President Donald Trump‘s 10-figure legal threat against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is not mere bluster, if his recent spate of legal victories against media and big tech is any…
Royal Navy crew member missing off Donegal coast
The Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel on Saturday morning. BBC News
NDP convention delegates call on their own government to build ferries in B.C.Globalnews Digital
BC NDP delegates want the province to build ferries locally to protect good-paying jobs, after BC Ferries chose a shipyard in China to construct four new vessels.
US justice department investigates Epstein’s alleged ties to Clinton and banks after Trump request
Trump said on social media he was seeking investigations into Bill Clinton and Larry Summers, as well as JP Morgan and other major banks. BBC News
A Nation Mourns The Passing of Dr. Harischandra Wijayathunga
Sri Lanka bows its head in solemn grief at the passing of Dr. Harischandra Wijayathunga (1931–2025), a scholar, patriot, and steadfast guardian of the Sinhala identity. His departure is not…
Two-thirds of military women experienced sexualised behaviour, survey says
The behaviours include comments about their appearance, harassment, leering and groping, according to a survey. BBC News
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”. BBC News