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Deadly Mass Shooting at Canadian High School in Tumbler Ridge
A rare and horrific mass shooting occurred at a high school in the small town of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, resulting in at least eight deaths (including the shooter) and dozens injured, with some reports citing up to ten fatalities. The incident, one of Canada’s deadliest in recent decades, involved attacks at the school and a related home, sending shockwaves through the community. Authorities identified the suspect, who died by suicide, and a day of mourning was declared in the province.
Source: Reuters
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Trump Hosts Netanyahu Amid Ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Talks and Threats
US President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, where Trump reiterated his insistence on continuing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program while threatening to deploy another aircraft carrier strike group for potential strikes if talks fail. This comes after recent US-Iran discussions in Oman, the first since a prior conflict, highlighting tensions in Middle East diplomacy.
Source: CNN
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Attorney General Pam Bondi Grilled in Congress Over Jeffrey Epstein Files
US Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense questioning from lawmakers in a fiery House hearing regarding the Justice Department’s handling and release of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, with accusations of concealing names of powerful associates and mishandling investigations. The session drew attention from Epstein victims and renewed scrutiny on ties to high-profile figures.
Source: Reuters
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US House Votes to Disapprove Trump’s Tariffs on Canada in Rare Rebuke
In a narrow bipartisan vote, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution disapproving President Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on Canadian goods, with several Republicans joining Democrats. The measure, largely symbolic as it heads to the Senate where a veto is expected, marks an unusual challenge to Trump’s trade policies.
Source: Reuters
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Trump Orders Pentagon to Prioritize Coal-Generated Electricity
President Trump signed an executive order directing the US Department of Defense to enter long-term agreements to purchase electricity from coal-fired plants and preserve coal-based energy assets, aiming to boost the declining fossil fuel industry despite ongoing climate concerns and economic shifts.
Source: Al Jazeera
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Record Heat and Wildfires Impact Southern Hemisphere Nations
Extreme heatwaves and raging wildfires affected multiple Southern Hemisphere countries including Argentina, Australia, Chile, and South Africa at the start of 2026, with temperatures nearing records and significant destruction, occurring amid three consecutive years of global heat highs despite a weak La Niña influence.
Source: Reuters
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Taiwan’s President Urges Passage of Massive Special Defense Budget
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pressed the opposition-controlled parliament to approve a proposed $40 billion special military budget to strengthen defenses against China, warning that delays could cause a “rupture” in readiness, as tensions persist over Beijing’s territorial claims.
Source: Reuters
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Global Surge in Violence and Threats Against Politicians Reported
A survey by the Inter-Parliamentary Union revealed a worldwide increase in violence, threats, and harassment targeting politicians, with 71% reporting incidents (mostly online), fueled by new technologies like AI, raising alarms about threats to democracy, particularly acute in the United States.
Source: Reuters
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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Nears Designation as Future Leader
A South Korean spy agency report indicated that Kim Ju-ae, daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, is close to being officially positioned as the next leader of the regime, signaling a potential continuation of the family dynasty amid ongoing regional security concerns.
Source: AP News
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US Energy Secretary Visits Venezuela for Oil Industry Assessment
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright traveled to Caracas in the highest-level American visit to Venezuela in nearly three decades, focusing on energy policy and rebuilding the oil sector following the US-involved capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro, aiming to restore stability and prosperity.
Source: CNN
