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Government of Ontario begins construction on Caledonia GO Station in Toronto
The government of Ontario has started construction on the Caledonia GO Station in Toronto. The new station will connect the Barrie Line to Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus service and the future Line 5 Eglinton. “Our government is making...
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'Missing forests': Is Scotland a barren wasteland?
Broad-leaved trees thrive almost anywhere sheep, deer and muirburn are excluded. But with honourable exceptions – big landowners choose not to do that. And the Scottish Government looks the other way. The proof is the A9 above Blair Atholl....
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Death row, detainment and geopolitics cause surge in Canadian consular cases
Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand that Canadians might need to pay more...
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France’s Lecornu Forms Second Government with 34 Ministers Amid Political Chaos
Marrakech – French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled his new government on Sunday evening, just 48 hours after being reappointed to his post by President Emmanuel Macron. The 34-member cabinet includes a mix of familiar faces and newcomers...
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Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics result in onslaught of Canadian consular cases
Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand that Canadians might need to pay more...
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Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics cause onslaught of Canadian consular cases
By Canadian Press on October 13, 2025. OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister...
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What the Rich Kids of Instagram did next: They were the wealthy brats who invented influencer culture - but 10 years on, dark truths have emerged about their glossy lifestyles
They flushed Rolexes down the toilet and smashed up supercars for fun. Private jet was their favourite mode of transport and they mocked 'peasants' who couldn't afford their lifestyle. The Rich Kids of Instagram may have been obnoxious, but...
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Is there such a thing as a ‘problem shark’? Plan to catch repeat biters divides scientists
First was the French tourist, killed while swimming off Saint-Martin in December 2020. The manager of a nearby water sports club raced out in a dinghy to help, only to find her lifeless body floating face down, a gaping wound where part of her...
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The best wild beers in New Zealand come from a shed in the back blocks of Hamilton
On one side, the country’s largest and most well-funded breweries. On the other, a guy called Darryl with some barrels. To call Karamu the middle of nowhere would be unfair to the middle of nowhere, which has achieved a level of geographic...
Owner: Duncan Grieve
Explore local waters with Norwegian Spirit
Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line Norwegian Spirit is returning to Australian waters from December 2025 with new itineraries that local cruisers will love. These close to home cruises let you experience everything Norwegian Cruise Line has to...
Owner: Peter Lynch
French Pacific territories reacts to French government demise
As part of his visit to New Caledonia for the South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting, French Minister of Defence at the time, Sebastien Lecornu, performs the customary greeting at the customary senate of New Caledonia. 3 December 2023 Photo: AFP...
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Emergency Landing: Fiji Airways Boeing 737-800 Returns To Christchurch After Bird Strike
A Fiji Airways flight on Thursday, October 9, ended up circling the skies of Mid Canterbury after the Boeing 737-800 experienced a bird strike on departure. Fiji Airways flight 450 had departed from Christchurch Airport for the nearly four-hour...
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Get 75 per cent off a cruise, plus more deals as Aussie cruise season kicks off
Cruising season has officially kicked off in Australia, and there are some seriously good deals going on for anyone who is yet to secure their tickets. Whether you want to explore the magnificent fjords of New Zealand, soak up some sun in the...
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From New Cal to New Experiences
I was just four days old the first time I was on a boat. My first word, my first steps, my first 10 years were spent on board. My parents, my sister, and I lived in a boat called Flying High that we called home. While other kids talked about their...
Owner: Suellen Hurling
France: Life Without a Government
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The following could have appeared in the small-ads section of one of the free newspapers distributed in the Paris Metro: “Desperately seeking a Prime Minister, contact Marianne.” Marianne is the fictive damsel who serves as a symbol of the French...
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EU ensures accountability in Pacific funding
AS President of New Caledonia Alcide Ponga attends his first Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in Honiara this week, the French government in Paris has collapsed. In a confidence vote in the French National Assembly, there’s been a stunning...
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The Scanlon brothers: from a Midlands primary football side to Gibraltar teammates
It was almost a perfect night for the Scanlons when the 16-year-old Luca came on for his elder brother, James, to make his Gibraltar debut last month against the Faroe Islands, but there was a nagging problem. “I told him the night before not to...
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Honiara primed to host FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025
The Solomon Islands is gearing up to make history as host of the inaugural FIBA Melanesian Cup 2025, with organizers reporting smooth progress in welcoming four competing nations for the basketball showdown set for October 13-18 at Friendship...
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The smartest bird in the world can make tools
The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures. Although birds have historically been thought to have limited intelligence due to the size of their brains, recent research is rapidly disproving this belief. Advances in bird studies have...
Owner: Polanco Family
The Morocco U17 Team Starts Final Preparations in Dakar Ahead of FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The Moroccan U17 national football team, the Atlas Cubs, have started a crucial training camp in Dakar, Senegal as they enter the final phase of preparation for the FIFA U-17 World Cup which will take place in Qatar from 3 to 27 November 2025. Led...
Owner: Samir & Adnane Bennis