Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will take to the stage Friday for what could be one of the most important speeches of his political career as he tries to convince delegates at the party's Calgary convention to keep him in the job.

Documents from extradition proceedings at the Belgrade Higher Court obtained by the fifth estate and the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network provide an extraordinary glimpse into the lifestyle and whereabouts of a young Canadian man with an alleged $65 million US in cryptocurrency burning a hole in his pocket and multiple countries seeking his arrest.

The push to buy Canadian is loud and clear, but are those local-looking products the real deal? CBC Marketplace exposes how some popular foods that seem Canadian are actually made in the U.S. Experts say some patriotic packaging may confuse shoppers, a practice called «maple washing.»

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said the military is fully prepared to “deliver whatever” President Donald Trump orders regarding Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

India’s Economic Survey has projected GDP growth of up to 7.2% on the back of strong domestic demand Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian operatives arrested a Ukraine-linked gunman planning to kill a Russian officer in St. Petersburg, the FSB has said Read Full Article at RT.com

It’s “very dangerous” for Canada and the UK to seek improved ties with China, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the EU’s economy, accounting for 99% of its businesses. EU programmes to support SMEs have focused on improving their competitiveness, access to finance and their ability to innovate. Recent initiatives have sought to help SMEs navigate challenges such as the digital transition, carbon neutrality, and economic recovery in the face of geopolitical developments. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Audiovisual policy in the EU is governed by Articles 167 and 173 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). The key piece of legislation in this field is the Audiovisual Media Services Directive. The main EU instrument to help the industry is the MEDIA strand of the Creative Europe programme. The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union demands respect for ‘the freedom and pluralism of the media’. The European Media Freedom Act establishes a common framework for media services in the internal market. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Water is essential for human, animal and plant life and for the economy. Its protection and management transcend national boundaries. The EU’s water policy plays a key role in preserving the environment, supported by legislation that safeguards water sources and both freshwater and marine ecosystems. These laws also ensure the cleanliness of drinking and bathing water. The EU Water Framework Directive establishes a legal framework to protect and restore clean water and to ensure its long-term sustainable use. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The Ukrainian serviceman commended the humane attitude to him from the Russian military as he also advised his fellow soldiers to lay down arms or defect to the Russian side

As of 7:10 a.m. Moscow time, the MOEX Index was up by 0.77% at 2,819.35 points

According to the instructor, despite versatility, combat training is still divided by specialty

Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s department of European affairs Vladislav Maslennikov described the OSCE as a «component of the Euro-Atlantic security concept that has discredited itself»

According to the press service, the first stage of training for the recruits included theory

ROBERT HARDMAN: When by-elections deliver shocks - and there have been some humdingers in recent years - they usually come in a fetid sports hall at around 3am on the morning after.

Andy Shovel, who co-founded plant-based meat firm THIS, has had enough of the 'miserable' 'day to day experience' of trying to book a court at the Chelsea Harbour Club in west London.

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[New Times] Rwanda and Mexico on Wednesday, January 28, marked 50 years of diplomatic relations, reflecting on growing cooperation in diplomacy, finance, tourism and multilateral engagement.

[RFI] Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno is set to visit Paris on Thursday, where he will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in a sign of improving relations between the two countries after more than a year of tension.

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Canada Computers & Electronics says a data breach has leaked information about some of its customers, though several say they are unhappy with the scant details the retailer has provided — including how many of them were affected, and when the breach occurred.

Nicole Scherzinger looked ravishing in red as she led the famous faces at the American Heart Association's Red Dress Collection Concert on Thursday night.

Donald Trump has told the regime to abandon its nuclear ambitions, reduce its ballistic missiles and end support for proxies such as Hamas and Hezbollah.

Mexico is Cuba's number one supplier, providing roughly 44 percent of the island's crude in 2025.

On Thursday, high-profile guests descended upon the red carpet for a special screening of the First Lady's new documentary, Melania, at The Kennedy Center.

The first arrivals for Melania Trump's star-studded movie premiere have arrived on the red carpet.

The case means Trump has again filed a claim for a large amount of money against the government he oversees, putting him on both sides of the potential negotiating table.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, highlighting his ideals of Swadeshi and self-reliance. India observes Martyrs' Day today, January 30, to honor the Father of the Nation. Security is heightened in central Delhi for the commemorative event at Rajghat, with potential traffic diversions.

DMK MP Kanimozhi has voiced strong opposition to the prominent use of Hindi on a Chennai railway station signboard, calling it an «imposition.» This move by the BJP-led Centre reignites the long-standing language dispute between the ruling party and the Tamil Nadu government, with language politics expected to be a key factor in upcoming assembly elections.

Anton Bibarov-Gosudarev also emphasized that the referendums in Crimea, Donbass, and Novorossiya represent unprecedented expressions of popular will

Under the executive order signed by Donald Trump, the United States formally declares a national emergency over what it describes as a threat posed by Cuba