Ukraine brings back nearly 20 children from Russian-occupied territories over past week "Each of them has endured pressure, intimidation, and attempts to undermine their identity. Today, they are finally safe," a statement read.

⚡️Ukraine brings back nearly 20 children from Russian-occupied territories, Russia over past week.

"Each of them has endured pressure, intimidation, and attempts to undermine their identity. Today, they are finally safe," a statement read.

Hungary election live: Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in Hungarian election after 16 years in power Long-serving prime minister beaten by opposition after early results showed clear lead

Orban concedes defeat. The support of Trump, Vance, Putin, Lavrov, Weidel, Milei, Le Pen, Fico, Babis and many others could not overcome Hungarian anger at a stagnant, corrupt regime

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Food security expert urges Canada to invest in agriculture, not just military capabilities Ismahane Elouafi says ‘the connection between food security and national security is huge’

“The connection between food security and national security is huge. And the connection between food security and global security, it’s clear." Ismahane Elouafi is urging Canada to invest in agriculture, not just military capabilities www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

The Iranian cultural sites damaged by war so far U.S. and Israeli bombardment is taking a toll on palaces, prehistoric caves and other treasures

The Iranian ppl are “under attack from their own regime. They’re under attack from the US & Israel. So as such, it’s really the Iranians, their livelihoods, their lives, their cultural heritage, all of that that is being destroyed.” www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl... @janicedickson.bsky.social

Which of Iran’s heritage sites have been damaged by war so far? A visual guide U.S. and Israeli bombardment is taking a toll on palaces, prehistoric caves and other treasures

“It is part of the DNA. It’s part of the way they see themselves … it’s how a nation remembers itself, how they carry this shared history and cultural meanings.” U.S. and Israeli bombardment takes a toll on palaces, prehistoric caves and other treasures www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Millions of people have been displaced inside Iran, UN Refugee Agency says Iranians are fleeing Tehran and other cities to northern, rural areas to seek safety as the U.S. vows to increase attacks

“The bombs and the missiles are indiscriminate... Many people are just waiting out, hoping, really, to see peace and stability. Guns going silent.” Millions of people have been displaced inside Iran, UN Refugee Agency says www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Russia tightens control over abortion in Ukraine's occupied territories Russian-controlled authorities in occupied Ukraine are increasing restrictions on women's reproductive rights, effectively preventing them from accessing abortions, according to the NGO East Human Rig...

Russian-controlled authorities in occupied Ukraine are increasing restrictions on women's reproductive rights, effectively preventing them from accessing abortions, according to the NGO East Human Rights Group.

Russian dissident facing deportation from the U.S. granted emergency stay Vladislav Krasnov says he could be jailed for 20 years if he is returned to Russia

“It was an extremely close call.” Russian dissident facing deportation from the U.S. granted emergency stay
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This is heartwarming: “What I think has sometimes been underappreciated is just what a huge contribution Canada has made over the past decade or even longer, which has really helped to accelerate maternal and child health progress globally.”

With Canada’s help, this Ugandan initiative is transforming health outcomes for women and children Volunteers in villages are trained to promote health care initiatives for children under five, and identify and manage illnesses early among babies and young children

I went to southwestern Uganda and spent time with health care workers and researchers who showed me how a partnership with Canadian physicians and funding from GAC has helped transform health care for women and children. W/ photos from Stuart Tibaweswa www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

B.C. couple who got out of Dubai urge fellow Canadians not to rely solely on Ottawa CEO of medevac company says the ‘situation is incredibly fluid and volatile’

“It felt like the opening to the war, which it was.” Canadians recount the moment an Iranian drone slammed into their hotel www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Mark Carney refuses to ‘categorically’ rule out military involvement in Middle East conflict Speaking in the Australian capital, Carney appeared to harden Canada’s stance on the war, saying it’s too soon to call for an immediate ceasefire.

What is even happening...

Carney supports the war, then does so with regret, says it prima facie violates international law, but now won't rule out joining in.

Mark Carney refuses to ‘categorically’ rule out military involvement in Middle East conflict: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Cheap, effective and battle-tested by Russia: Iran leans on Shahed drones to penetrate U.S. defenses The U.S. has reportedly been able to stop most of the autonomous munitions, but even in being taken down, the weapons drain crucial defense resources.

The U.S. is struggling to counter the Iranian Shahed drone despite having years to learn from Ukraine's experience

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‘We’ll run out of food this week’: how attacks on Iran leave Gaza under siege Israel has closed all crossings into Gaza, threatening to plunge 2 million people into a new hunger crisis * US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Israel closed all crossings into Gaza indefinitely when it attacked Iran, imposing a siege that has already pushed up food prices and threatens to plunge 2 million people into a new hunger crisis. After more than two years of war, and with Israeli forces in control of about 60% of the territory, almost all Gaza’s food must be brought in. Continue reading...

‘We’ll run out of food this week’: how attacks on Iran leave Gaza under siege

Mexicans and Canadians in Puerto Vallarta watch their step in a cartel war’s wreckage A tourist haven, once counted among the safest in the country, rethinks its future after El Mencho’s death brings destruction

“It’s still very fresh, and we are living with some kind of uncertainty.” In Puerto Vallarta, caught in a war with cartels, Mexicans and tourists – including Canadians – learn to watch their step www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

The tragic war in Ukraine has become tragically normal Four years after Russia began its full-scale invasion, the rest of the world is distracted by other news – but the conflict is more violent and devastating than ever

“Four years later, the sirens still scream, and the Russian attacks have become even deadlier.

What’s changed is the world has become accustomed to the war raging in Europe. We’ve come to accept that things are never going back to the way they were before.”

My essay on four years of war in Ukraine

Russian dissident held by ICE in U.S. hopes Canada can help him avoid deportation Vladislav Krasnov says he could face 20 years in prison for anti-Putin activities if he is sent back to Russia

Russian dissident detained in the U.S. by ICE hopes Canada will step in and offer asylum. “It’s very difficult for pro-democracy Russians to find safety anywhere else.”

@janicedickson.bsky.social reports

Young people in red states pick up where Charlie Kirk left off As Oklahoma chapters of Turning Point USA gain more members, and bigger ambitions, Democrats wonder how they can catch up

Youth inspired by Charlie Kirk are mobilizing in red states, while Democrats look for ways to catch up. My report from Oklahoma: www.theglobeandmail.com/world/us-pol...

Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be ‘destroyed’ by Russia US president tossed aside maps of Ukraine frontline in volatile White House meeting

"The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier"
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Russian mass attack traps nearly 200 miners underground, evacuation underway Russia launched a large-scale attack against a coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Oct. 19, trapping 192 employees underground, the Ukrainian energy company DTEK reported

⚡️Russian mass attack traps nearly 200 miners underground, evacuation underway.

Russia launched a large-scale attack against a coal mine in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Oct. 19, trapping 192 employees underground, the Ukrainian energy company DTEK reported.

Russia militarizing Ukrainian children, human rights lawyer says Children living under occupation will be forcibly recruited to the Russian army, Oleksandra Matviichuk says

Ukrainian human-rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk says Russia is building an army out of Ukrainian children living under occupation and that it’s “naïve” to think that they would only be used to fight against Ukraine. www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Investigators cite pamphlet given to detained Ukrainian children as evidence of Russia’s militarization Kids are being told not to speak ‘foreign languages’ and how to behave around former Russian soldiers who guard them

"Don't provoke the hero!” or it could be "the last peaceful word of the day.”

Pamphlet shows Ukrainian children being held in Russian detention centres - guarded by Russian military veterans - are being darkly warned that "politeness saves lives!"

Exclusive from @janicedickson.bsky.social and me

Canadian in Ukraine takes first steps to recovery and a return to the fight Calgary native Mackenzie Hughes was serving in Zaporizhzhia region when Russia attacked. His comrades saved him – and he hopes to rejoin them on the battlefield

“I’m not going to sit in Lviv or Kyiv and do nothing while there’s a war going on, you know? That’s outrageous behaviour.” Canadian injured while fighting in Ukraine vows to return to battle www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Ottawa has duty to ensure welfare of Canadians in ICE custody, advocates say Nearly 150 Canadians have been held at some point since Trump returned to office in January, U.S. enforcement data show

“What does due process look like for a toddler?” Incredible reporting by @saramojtehedz.bsky.social, Kathryn Blaze Baum, @mahima-singh.bsky.social, @janicedickson.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Nearly 150 Canadians held in ICE custody this year, including two toddlers, data show One child was detained for 51 days, more than double the legal detention period, a Globe and Mail analysis found

Nearly 150 Canadians held in ICE custody this year, including two toddlers, data show www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Nearly 150 Canadians held in ICE custody this year, including two toddlers, data show One child was detained for 51 days, more than double the legal detention period, a Globe and Mail analysis found

Two toddlers are among nearly 150 Canadians held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this year, data show

From @saramojtehedz.bsky.social, Kathryn Blaze Baum, @mahima-singh.bsky.social, @janicedickson.bsky.social
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Family of hostage held by Hamas pleads for international response after release of videos At a UN Security Council session, Evyatar David’s brother Ilay said silence was ‘complicity’

Family of hostage held by Hamas pleads for international response after release of videos www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

Subsidiary of Canadian security company cleared to provide up to $138-million in ‘emergency detention’ services to ICE GardaWorld Federal Services is vying for orders to help with immigration crackdown

Subsidiary of Canadian security company cleared to provide up to $138-million in ‘emergency detention’ services to ICE www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...