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From Global News. On Friday, Education Minister Paul Calandra appointed supervisors to take over the day-to-day operations of the Peel District School Board (PDSB) and the York Catholic District School Board due to concerns over infighting and long-term financial sustainability. “After careful review, it is clear that both Peel and York Catholic are facing serious…
From Associated Press.
From CBS News. Shirley Bejarano is one of the thousands of Americans stranded in the Middle East as the Iran war roars on. Bejarano says she was forced to miss her grandfather’s funeral when her flight out of the region turned around and claims the U.S. is not helping her evacuate. CBS News 24/7 is…
From Associated Press. Israeli forces are reinforcing communities along the northern border as missiles and drones continue to be launched from Lebanon, according to The Associated Press’s Sam Mednick. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
From CBC News. A country’s right to self-determination is fundamental to international law, even in cases of foreign occupation after a war, says Matthias Goldmann of EBS University in Oestrich-Winkel, Germany. So, it is up to the people of Iran, not U.S. President Donald Trump, to determine its political structure and leadership, he says. »»»…
From Reuters. Israel’s offensive in Lebanon escalated with the launch of 26 waves of strikes on Beirut and ordered evacuations of southern suburbs in an expanded conflict with Hezbollah and Iran. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #israel #iran #lebanon #israeliranconflict #israeliranwar #israellebanonconflict #hezbollah #middleeast Read the story here: https://reut.rs/46JfpNq 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest…
From CNN. A CNN team on the Israel-Lebanon border witnessed two projectiles from Lebanon striking northern Israel, as the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. Israel has carried out a wave of strikes in Beirut and in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel says five Israeli soldiers were seriously wounded by Hezbollah fire on Friday. CNN’s Jeremy…
From USA TODAY. Video captured large smoke plumes rising over Beirut’s southern suburbs after an explosion hit the region. Israel carried out a wave of overnight strikes in the region, according to the Israeli military. READ: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/06/iran-war-us-israel-live-updates/89009295007/
From USA TODAY. Various public officials, including Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, gave a speech at civil rights activist Jesse Jackson’s memorial service March 6 in Chicago. Jackson’s services kicked off Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27, at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago’s South Side. 🎥: POOL/REUTERS Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/18/jesse-jackson-funeral-observances/88736592007/ Sign up for our…
From CBC News. Artificial intelligence is being used in the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, opening up moral and ethical questions around the decisions of who is actually pulling the trigger when an order to attack a target is issued. #Claude #AI #Iran »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS For…
From CBC News. China’s annual ‘Two Sessions,’ or liang hui is under way amid a contracting economy and U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war. CBC News’ team encountered heightened security on the way to key meetings at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square, including facial recognition scans and passport checks. »»» Subscribe…
From Reuters. Relatives of Kenyans recruited to Russia’s military marched to Nairobi’s parliament buildings, demanding answers about their loved ones in the Ukraine war. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #africa #kenya #russianmilitary #russia #russiaukrainewar #europe 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on…
From Global News. Canada and Japan have signed a new strategic partnership agreement on Friday that aims to boost co-operation on defence, energy, trade and technology. The pair signed three agreements including defence with Canada inviting Japan to participate in Arctic training missions. “We’re intensifying defence and security cooperation from information sharing to joint exercises…
From USA TODAY. Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be among various public officials set to attend civil rights activist Jesse Jackson’s memorial service March 6 in Chicago. Jackson’s services kicked off Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27, at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago’s South Side. 🎥: POOL/REUTERS Read…
From CNN. British citizens Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been imprisoned in Iran since last January, while they were traveling through the country on a motorcycle trip and accused of espionage. Joe Bennett, Lindsay’s son, is in regular contact with the couple over the phone. They told him those in prison “are petrified,” Bennett said…
From Reuters. Fans arrive for the opening ceremony of 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Verona, after the Games faced boycotts and travel uncertainty after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. #paralympics #verona #winterolympics Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
From NBC News. A wild turkey named Astoria has gained a following in New York City, after being spotted in Queens and migrating to Roosevelt Island to find a mate. NBC News’ Valerie Castro tells the story of this local celebrity and the women who track her every move. For more context and news coverage…
From Reuters. The U.S. economy shed 92,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4% with strikes and winter weather contributing to the decline. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #usa #us #economy #useconomy #unemployment #jobs #interestrates #federalreserve Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4dcv4bU 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world:…
From CBS News. Russia is providing Iran with information about U.S. positions in the region, sources tell CBS News. Eleanor Watson reports. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news,…
From DW News. There are concerns for the safety of the Iran women’s football team after they were called "traitors" on state TV. The team didn’t sing along to their anthem at the Asian Cup. Treason is punishable by death in Iran. #iranianwomen #iranianfootball #dwsports For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social…
From Bloomberg Markets and Finance. Brent crude futures hit $90 a barrel for the first time since October 2023 as war rages on in the Middle East. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has practically stopped. Some traders warn oil could top $100. Mike McGlone of Bloomberg Intelligence has more. ——– More on Bloomberg…
From Associated Press. AP’s Race and Ethnicity and Digital Audio and Radio teams launch “This City Was Black,” a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City. From migration and housing to education and politics, hosts Jaylen Green and Haya Panjwani delve into the ways Black residents have made indelible contributions…
From ABC News. Cast of Broadway’s ‘Fallen Angels’ talk new show; Attacks on Iran to surge: Pentagon; New details after Britney Spears DUI arrest. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. https://abcnews.com Download the ABC…
From ABC News. President Trump wrote on social media on Friday that “there will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!” ABC News’ Karen Travers reports. ––– Subscribe to ABC News on YouTube: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/59aJ1G ABC News is your daily source of breaking national and world news, exclusive interviews and 24/7 live streaming coverage. https://abcnews.com…
From DW News. The Trump administration is facing growing upset from leaders in the Persian Gulf who complain that they were not notified of Israel and US’ plans to strike in Iran, leaving them unable to prepare for the fallout militarily. Chapter Breakdown 0:00 Gulf states say Iranian drones on civilian infrastructure a red line…
From Bloomberg Markets and Finance.
From USA TODAY. Reverend Dr. Michael L. Pfleger, Pastor Emeritus of Faith Community of St. Sabina in Chicago, led off a series of prayers at the funeral service of Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago Friday. Rabbi Sharon Brous, Founder of IKAR in Los Angeles, and Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Pastor at Trinity United Church…
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From USA TODAY. Various public officials, including Rabbi Steven Jacobs, attended civil rights activist Jesse Jackson’s memorial service March 6 in Chicago, including Rabbi Steven Jacobs who delivered a speech at civil rights activist Jesse Jackson’s memorial service March 6 in Chicago. 🎥: POOL/REUTERS Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/18/jesse-jackson-funeral-observances/88736592007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Animated map of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East before and after the announcement of the blockade of maritime traffic by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The bright dots correspond to floating objects (generally boats) detected by the Sentinel-1 satellite radar, based on AFP’s reprocessing of…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Animated map of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East before and after the announcement of the blockade of maritime traffic by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The bright dots correspond to floating objects (generally boats) detected by the Sentinel-1 satellite radar, based on AFP’s reprocessing of…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Animated map of the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East before and after the announcement of the blockade of maritime traffic by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The bright dots correspond to floating objects (generally boats) detected by the Sentinel-1 satellite radar, based on AFP’s reprocessing of…
From CNN. A billionaire businessman in the UAE, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, openly criticized President Trump and the US war with Iran in a 500-word post on social media. CNN’s Erin Burnett spoke with him about his criticism and the reaction he has received.
From CBS News. The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran erupted on Feb. 28, 2026, and the death toll in the Middle East continues to grow. Questions linger about President Trump’s objectives behind the offensive as Arab nations and other U.S. allies fear being dragged into a massive and prolonged conflict. CBS News’ Olivia Gazis breaks down…
From Reuters. The world’s largest urban coffee plantation in Sao Paulo added 1,500 new coffee plants as researchers begin studies on their resistance to climate change and pests. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #brazil #coffee #environment #saopaulo #climatechange Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3NoPdkF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/…
From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s "unconditional surrender" in a social media post despite Iran saying they are prepared for a U.S. ground invasion. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/news/world/2026/03/06/iran-war-us-israel-live-updates/89009295007/
From CBC News. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says her team is working to source every available means of transportation to get stranded Canadians out of the Middle East, as the U.S. and Israel say they will soon move to the next phase of the war. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos:…
From ABC News. President Trump now says there will be no negotiations with Iran unless Tehran agrees to one thing; Beirut under its heaviest bombardment since the last war – as Israeli warplanes pound the city and thousands evacuate; the Trump administration unveils a new plan to stabilize gas prices after they jump 30 cents…
From CBC News. British police say they have arrested four men on suspicion of aiding a foreign intelligence service by spying on the Jewish community for Iran. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says there have been more than 20 Iran-backed attacks foiled in his country within the last year. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to…
From Global News. After signing a strategic partnership with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Friday, Mark Carney delivered a speech of gratitude and excitement for the future of the nations’ relationship. The Canadian prime minister even included some Japanese in his speech – much to the surprise of Takaichi. “I’m not finished…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Across the UK, British schoolchildren take part in the annual tradition of dressing up as their favourite fictional character to mark World Book Day. At this primary school in South West London, pupils arrive at the school gates dressed as Hermione Granger, Sherlock Holmes and Pippi…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Across the UK, British schoolchildren take part in the annual tradition of dressing up as their favourite fictional character to mark World Book Day. At this primary school in South West London, pupils arrive at the school gates dressed as Hermione Granger, Sherlock Holmes and Pippi…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Across the UK, British schoolchildren take part in the annual tradition of dressing up as their favourite fictional character to mark World Book Day. At this primary school in South West London, pupils arrive at the school gates dressed as Hermione Granger, Sherlock Holmes and Pippi…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. "All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region," says Stéphane Dujarric, a spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as he reads out a statement from Guterres during a news conference. Interested in…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. "All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region," says Stéphane Dujarric, a spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as he reads out a statement from Guterres during a news conference. Interested in…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. "All the unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond are causing tremendous suffering and harm to civilians throughout the region," says Stéphane Dujarric, a spokesman for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as he reads out a statement from Guterres during a news conference. Interested in…
From Associated Press. A video taken by AP shows what appear to be Iranian ballistic missiles flying over the occupied West Bank and dropping smaller bomblets, which are found inside the missile. (Produced by Elaine Carroll). #iran Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
From DW News. Israeli has intensified its strikes in Lebanon, particularly the capital Beirut, as it expands what it calls as a campaign against Iranian ally Hezbollah. It comes as it orders an unprecedented wide-reaching evacuation of Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanon’s PM Salam warns of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis triggered by Israel’s strikes Chapter Breakdown…
From NBC News. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with “NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Llamas in a video interview from Tehran as U.S. and Israeli bombs continue to hammer the country. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Hundreds gather in Iran’s capital, Tehran, for the first Friday prayers since the start of the war, and to demonstrate against attacks on the country by the United States and Israel, as well as the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. With the war…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Hundreds gather in Iran’s capital, Tehran, for the first Friday prayers since the start of the war, and to demonstrate against attacks on the country by the United States and Israel, as well as the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. With the war…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Hundreds gather in Iran’s capital, Tehran, for the first Friday prayers since the start of the war, and to demonstrate against attacks on the country by the United States and Israel, as well as the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. With the war…
From CNN. President Donald Trump told CNN’s Dana Bash Friday that Iran’s leadership has been “neutered” and that he’s looking for new leadership that will treat the United States and Israel well, even if that’s a religious leader and it’s not a democratic state. He also spoke about Cuba as “going to fall soon,” as…
From PBS NewsHour. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that more than 50 medical schools have agreed to teach more about nutrition. He made the announcement alongside Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Kennedy said the schools will now require 40 hours of what he called "comprehensive nutrition education." Kennedy and McMahon…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls the US war against Iran an "extraordinary mistake that we are going to pay for". Now in its seventh day, the war embroils nations beyond the region, upends the world’s energy and transport sectors, and brings chaos to even usually…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls the US war against Iran an "extraordinary mistake that we are going to pay for". Now in its seventh day, the war embroils nations beyond the region, upends the world’s energy and transport sectors, and brings chaos to even usually…
From AFP News Agency. Click Here to watch video. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez calls the US war against Iran an "extraordinary mistake that we are going to pay for". Now in its seventh day, the war embroils nations beyond the region, upends the world’s energy and transport sectors, and brings chaos to even usually…
From Global News. Pakistan and Afghanistan have exchanged cross-border strikes for an eighth straight day, marking one of the most intense bouts of fighting between the neighbours in recent years. In an interview with Global News, Ibrahim Bahis, a senior analyst in Afghanistan with the International Crisis Group, said Kabul has seen bombings, anti-aircraft fire…
From USA TODAY. Former Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden will be among various public officials set to attend civil rights activist Jesse Jackson’s memorial service March 6 in Chicago. Jackson’s services kicked off Thursday, Feb. 26, and Friday, Feb. 27, at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago’s South Side. 🎥: POOL/REUTERS Read…
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