Calgary hit-and-run
Calgary police seek dashcam footage after hit-and-run on Deerfoot Trail
Police say a black SUV believed to be a Ford Explorer side-swiped one car, sparking a collision with a second, then fled east on 16 Avenue N.E
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2026 Elections
Abdulelah Al-Amri
Aden
Affordable housing
Agriculture
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Alberta government
Algeria
All Whites
Al Nassr
Hebron
Aden
Pyongyang
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- Food security Ottawa launches $750-million program for year-round fruit and vegetable production The Controlled Environment Agriculture Growth Pathway Program will fund technology and local projects, with project summaries accepted until Dec. 23
- Indigenous housing Construction starts on 24 affordable homes for Indigenous families, Elders in Calgary Alberta is putting more than $6 million toward Ke Mama Nnanik, a southeast Calgary project run by Métis Calgary Family Services Society
- Switzerland–North Korea Swiss foreign minister visits Pyongyang as Swiss office reopens Ignazio Cassis is the first Swiss government minister in more than two decades to visit North Korea. He has since crossed into South Korea
Yemen
Aden residents stockpile food and plan exits as Houthi strikes continue
Missile and drone attacks over the past month have hit the government's temporary capital, disrupting flights and daily routines
Media advisory
Federal, N.S. officials to make infrastructure announcement in Debert on Thursday
MP Alana Hirtle, Minister Dave Ritcey and cultural centre head Tim Bernard to attend; details not yet released
West Bank
Israel's siege on Hebron has displaced at least 4,969 people, Al Jazeera reports
Al Jazeera also reports a settler opened fire on children at a playground near the city and the arrest of three Palestinians returning to Gaza
Fuel tax relief
Bill C-38 passes, extending federal fuel excise tax suspension to Jan. 31, 2027
The Canadian Fuel Affordability Act received Royal Assent on Thursday, with half-rate excise taxes to follow from Feb. 1 until March 31 before full rates return
World Cup 2026
Iran-Belgium match in Los Angeles set for special U.S. security measures
The Group 7 fixture at SoFi Stadium is scheduled after both teams opened with draws, with Belgian media cited as saying U.S. agencies are taking no risks around the game
World Cup 2026
Pulisic fitness hangs over USMNT’s early World Cup qualification chance
The United States and Australia can each reach the round of 32 with a win in Seattle, while Mauricio Pochettino waits on his captain’s calf injury
UK Weather
Amber extreme heat warning issued as 35C heatwave approaches
The Met Office warning covers parts of southern and eastern England and south Wales on Monday and Tuesday, with health risks and travel disruption expected
Portugal pressure point
Ronaldo starting debate fuels Portugal tension after opening draw
Social media criticism of several Portugal players has intensified after Cristiano Ronaldo played the full match in a draw with DR Congo
Cardiff disorder
Five sentenced over Ely riot as courtroom anger erupts
The first adult defendants sentenced over the 2023 Cardiff disorder received prison terms after violence that followed the deaths of two teenagers on an e-bike
World Cup 2026
England open Tuchel’s World Cup bid against Croatia in Dallas
The Group L meeting pairs England’s perfect qualifying record with a Croatia side still leaning on its veteran core after deep runs in the last two World Cups
Portugal at the World Cup
Ronaldo set for a different kind of World Cup role at 41
Portugal’s first lineup against DR Congo is expected to keep Cristiano Ronaldo central, even as his game has narrowed into a more specialized scoring role
World Cup rules
World Cup injury rule faces scrutiny over one-minute absence
A Varzesh3 report says FIFA’s anti-time-wasting measure can leave a fouled team short-handed when referees miss contact and VAR cannot intervene
Brazil World Cup watch
Neymar announces fifth child as Brazil waits on injury recovery
The Brazil No. 10 has been called into Carlo Ancelotti’s 26-man World Cup squad but remains out as he works toward a return later in the tournament
Argentina football
Argentina’s Messi Dependence Is Fading Under Scaloni
The world champions still look to Lionel Messi for leadership, but their record without him under Lionel Scaloni shows a team far less fragile than in past World Cup cycles
World Cup 2026
France start Mbappé, Olise against Senegal in Group I opener
Didier Deschamps’ side begins its latest World Cup run after the 2022 final defeat, while Senegal look for a sharper start after exiting the last tournament to England
Saudi Arabia
Al-Amri’s first Saudi goal caps comeback against Uruguay
The Al Nassr defender, once cut from camp and under pressure from club fans, scored in the 41st minute after earning a place in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup squad
World Cup 2026
UEFA and French Leagues Resist FIFA’s Wider Cooling-Break Model
The dispute centers on mid-half pauses at the 2026 World Cup, with critics saying a safety rule is being stretched into extra television advertising time
Saudi Arabia football
Al-Amri turns Saudi recall into historic goal against Uruguay
The defender, recently dropped from the national team, scored his first Saudi Arabia goal after a turbulent spell at club level and a late return to the World Cup squad
Iran at the World Cup
Ghalenoei’s ‘Best Group-Stage Match’ Claim Adds to Iran Scrutiny
A Varzesh3 analysis says Iran’s difficult World Cup buildup is widely acknowledged, but the coach’s sweeping postmatch praise after facing New Zealand risked creating a fresh distraction
Uruguay fitness concerns
Bielsa takes blame for Araújo injury in Uruguay camp
The Uruguay coach defended his staff’s preparation plan but said muscle injuries during training show “something is wrong,” with player workload a central concern
World Cup finances
Saudi, Spain budgets dwarf Uruguay in World Cup Group H
A report on Group H finances shows Spain at about €403 million and Saudi Arabia near €400 million, while Uruguay’s football turnover is roughly €35 million
World Cup 2026
Manuel Neuer breaks Germany age record in World Cup opener
The goalkeeper’s start against Curaçao moved him past Lothar Matthäus in Germany’s record book and into the top tier of the oldest players to appear at a World Cup
World Cup 2026 opponent watch
Iran’s first opponent New Zealand brings a squad shaped across continents
The All Whites’ 26-man list is led by Chris Wood and includes only six native New Zealand players, according to a Varzesh3 profile
World Cup
Tunisia reels after 5-1 World Cup opening loss to Sweden
Sebastian Tounekti apologized to supporters after the Carthage Eagles’ heavy Group F defeat, with Japan next in a match that could decide whether their campaign stays alive
World Cup 2026
Egypt’s lineup mystery builds before Belgium opener
Former Egypt goalkeeper Ahmed Shobier says Hossam Hassan may be holding back a tactical surprise, with questions lingering in defense, midfield and the third attacking spot
Stadium naming rights meet FIFA rules
Why SoFi Stadium became ‘Los Angeles Stadium’ for a FIFA match
FIFA’s commercial rules forced U.S. venues to strip sponsor names during the tournament, with Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium getting a limited exception
Argentina fitness watch
Martínez returns to Argentina training before Algeria opener
The goalkeeper trained for a second straight day in Kansas City, but Argentina’s staff has not yet confirmed whether he will start after a finger injury
World Cup Group D
Australia lands in Vancouver with Turkey opener already simmering
Tony Popovic says all 26 players are fit as Australia prepares to face a favored Turkey side returning to the World Cup after 24 years
Court sentencing
Wiltshire carer jailed for killing mother on Christmas Day
Stefania Glowka admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility and was cleared of murder after the death of her 86-year-old mother in Devizes
India
Student parody account becomes flashpoint over Modi government and dissent
An Al Jazeera opinion essay says the Cockroach Janta Party account, started after a chief justice’s remark about young people, was pushed offline in India after drawing millions online
Pakistan-administered Kashmir unrest
Deadly Kashmir protests expose deeper fight over representation
At least 11 people were killed in Rawalakot before a protest led by the banned JAAC, as anger over reserved legislative seats widened into a broader governance dispute
West Ham governance
West Ham faces ownership test after Sullivan steps down
David Sullivan denies allegations about his private life, but the football regulator’s request for urgent information has deepened uncertainty around the relegated club
World Cup history
World Cup upsets: 10 shocks that rewrote tournament history
From the United States beating England in 1950 to Saudi Arabia stunning eventual champion Argentina in 2022, the tournament’s biggest surprises still shape its mythology
Tennis
Serena Williams in talks over Queen’s doubles return
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has completed the required drug-testing period, but no deal has been finalised for the London grass-court event
Persian Gulf
Report: U.S. Jets Hit Two IRGC Speedboats in Persian Gulf
A brief report citing local sources said three people were killed and air defenses were activated in Bandar Abbas, but the supplied material includes no independent confirmation
Ontario politics
Caroline Mulroney to leave Ford cabinet and Ontario legislature
The York-Simcoe MPP says she will step down June 5, triggering a byelection and another cabinet change for Premier Doug Ford’s government
Maine Senate race
Collins leans on federal spending record in Maine Senate fight
The Republican incumbent is framing her Appropriations Committee seniority as a reason to return her to Washington as Democrat Graham Platner argues Mainers need a political break from the status quo
Shipping detours and whale habitat
Rerouted ships put South Africa’s whales in the path of more traffic
Conflict-linked disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are pushing more vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, raising concern about ship strikes
Israeli prisons
Advocate says sexual abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons is systematic
Kifaya Khraim of the Ramallah-based Women’s Centre for Legal Aid and Counselling said the abuse appears widespread, though the report provided few details
NHL
Victor Hedman says Lightning leave was for mental health
The Tampa Bay captain said he stepped away in the final weeks of the season to focus on himself, after missing 22 games including the playoffs
Transatlantic trade
Trump’s EU auto tariff threat puts Europe’s carmakers back in the crosshairs
The US president says tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks could rise from 15 percent to 25 percent, reviving a dispute over an unfinished trade deal
Israel-Lebanon conflict
Smotrich says he promised son ‘more destruction’ in Lebanon
The Israeli finance minister’s remark comes as Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon and as he pushes to annex Lebanese territory and redraw Israel’s borders
Climate talks
Canada joins 50-country talks on moving away from fossil fuels
The Santa Marta meeting is not expected to produce binding commitments, but organizers hope it can build momentum outside the UN climate process
Japan diplomacy
Japan casts FOIP as bridge to Middle East as security risks grow
In a 10-year assessment of the Free and Open Indo-Pacific vision, Japan’s ambassador to Qatar points to maritime security, supply chains and development as priorities
Federal prosecution
Comey indicted over ‘8647’ Instagram post about Trump
Prosecutors allege the former FBI director knowingly threatened the president; Comey denies wrongdoing and is expected to argue the post was protected speech
Public Health Alert
Respiratory Illness Hospitalizations Surge in Canada as Vaccination Rates Decline
New data shows COVID-19, flu, and RSV driving a sharp rise in preventable hospital admissions