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Mass Shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School Kills 8 in Canada
A gunman killed eight people, including a teacher and five students aged 12-13, at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia, injuring over two dozen others. Prime Minister Mark Carney ordered flags at half-mast and canceled travel; a vigil is planned with Premier David Eby attending. The small mining community is in shock, described as one big family.
Netanyahu Meets Trump at White House Amid Iran Strike Threats
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu met President Trump, who refuses to rule out bombing Iran over its nuclear program and protester crackdown, with an aircraft carrier deployed. No definitive decisions made, but talks continue; Netanyahu calls Iran's ambitions an existential threat demanding missile and proxy curbs. This marks Netanyahu's sixth US trip since Trump's return.
Russian Drone Strike Kills 15 Mineworkers in Dnipro, Ukraine
A Russian drone hit a minibus carrying mineworkers in Dnipro, Ukraine, killing at least 15 and injuring seven in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Kyiv and Kharkiv also face strikes amid escalated conflict. This highlights continued aerial assaults on civilian targets.
Israel Partially Reopens Rafah Crossing After Gaza Blockade
Israel allowed 150 people to exit Gaza and 50 to enter daily via the Rafah Crossing with Egypt, closed since May 2024. An Israeli airstrike simultaneously hit a building in Gaza City. The move offers limited humanitarian relief amid the war.
US House Approves Repeal of Trump's Canada Tariff Emergency
The House passed a bill repealing Trump's national emergency for punitive tariffs on Canada, with six Republicans joining Democrats; Senate passage likely but Trump vows veto. Trump called Canada the worst to deal with on social media. This escalates US-Canada trade tensions.
Canada Men's Hockey Faces Switzerland at Milan Olympics
At the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, undefeated Canada plays Switzerland in men's hockey after a 5-0 shutout over Czechia. Defenceman Josh Morrissey may miss due to injury. Other matchups include Finland vs Sweden and Canada-US curling.
Nigeria Kills Senior Boko Haram Commander in Raid
Nigerian forces killed Boko Haram deputy leader Abu Khalid and ten fighters in Borno State's Sambisa Forest. US to deploy 200 soldiers for training and logistics against Boko Haram. This boosts counter-insurgency efforts.
US VP Vance Visits Armenia for Peace Deal with Azerbaijan
JD Vance, highest US official to visit Armenia, met PM Nikol Pashinyan to advance Nagorno-Karabakh peace agreement. US and Armenia signed a nuclear deal with up to $9B in exports. This strengthens bilateral ties and regional stability.
Iraqi Airstrikes Kill IS Militants; Suicide Bomb in Al-Qa'im
Iraqi F-16s struck IS hideouts near Hatra, killing four and destroying facilities. Separately, an IS suicide bomber died injuring two officers during arrest in Al-Qa'im. Ongoing insurgency persists in Iraq.
El Paso Airspace Closed Over Cartel Drone Fears from Mexico
FAA shut El Paso airspace near Fort Bliss due to suspected cartel drones risking commercial flights, including medevacs; military downed a balloon mistaken for one. Air travel resuming but concerns linger. This heightens border security issues.
US Uneven Tariffs Shift Trade in Wine, Rice, Wool Markets
New US tariffs make South African wine 17% more expensive relative to others, while Italian rice 12% cheaper, diverting trade flows. Developing countries face losses but some opportunities arise. UNCTAD highlights restrictive landscape impacts.
Landmine Explosions Kill Five in Syria's Deir ez-Zor, Aleppo
Four died and eight wounded when a vehicle hit a landmine in Deir ez-Zor; another killed a tractor driver in Taanah, Aleppo. Incidents underscore persistent dangers in Syrian conflict zones. Casualties mount from unexploded ordnance.