Just over two months after it was announced Algoma Steel would receive $500 million in government loan guarantees, the steel producer said it was issuing 1,000 layoff notices to workers at its plant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. The layoffs raise questions as to why it was receiving millions of dollars yet still cutting jobs.

As the number of birds culled due to an avian flu outbreak on turkey farms near Strathroy, Ont., approaches 100,000, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says they won't provide staff for media interviews for fear they will be subject of harassment, or death threats.

The federal government paid Stellantis more than $220 million to help upgrade its plants in Ontario before the automaker revealed plans to move some production to the U.S., recent records show.

The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard more audio recordings of the couple berating the brothers in their care, and viewed more texts in which the two demeaned the brothers before the death of the eldest boy in 2022.

Ontario spent a record $112 million on tax-payer-funded advertising last year, with the province’s auditor saying nearly 40 per cent of the campaigns could have left a “favourable impression” of Premier Doug Ford’s government ahead of the snap election.

Cuellar was charged last year with bribery, money laundering and conspiracy. His wife, Imelda, also will receive a pardon, according to Trump. 

Former European Commission Vice President Federica Mogherini has been charged with fraud related to misuse of EU funds Read Full Article at RT.com

Tech mogul Elon Musk has reportedly said Vice President J.D. Vance will follow Donald Trump in the White House Read Full Article at RT.com

Polish PM Donald Tusk reiterated at a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that Warsaw still awaits German war reparations Read Full Article at RT.com

The India-Russia Business Forum comes amid plans to boost bilateral trade to $100 billion Read Full Article at RT.com

Only 22% of survey respondents support German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, while the right-wing AfD party continues to gain in popularity Read Full Article at RT.com

[SNA] Obied -- The Forests National Corporation (FNC) in North Kordofan State has begun sowing acacia, talh, and heglig seeds across 2,700 feddans this season in the Miyiyat, Kitr, and Berak areas of Al-Ain Forest in the Wad Al-Baga area. Miyiyat are small soil basins designed to collect and retain rainwater, while Berak (singular: Birka) are natural rainwater catchments--both serving as essential water-harvesting features that enhance seed germination and seedling survival in dryland restoration.

[Maka] Luanda -- If hypocrisy needed a railway, it would look exactly like the Lobito Corridor. It is being hailed as a symbol of African progress. In truth, it is a mirror of everything negative the continent endures: Chinese debt, Western opportunism, Congolese blood, Angolan misrule--and a railway that connects foreign interests more efficiently than it connects the people who live along its tracks. It promises prosperity while delivering the same old extraction dressed in new flags.

[allAfrica] Register for today's presentation by the London School of Economics, The Politics of Hunger in Sudan, by Sudanese scholar Dr. Nisrin Elamin.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into IndiGo's network disruptions, citing massive flight delays and cancellations. The airline reported 1,232 flight cancellations in November due to crew constraints and ATC failures. IndiGo attributed the issues to unexpected operational problems, including technical glitches and winter schedule adjustments.

Beyond Type 1, co-founded by Nick Jonas and supported by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has launched #TheBeyondType campaign in India to combat type 1 diabetes stigma. The initiative highlights inspiring individuals living with T1D and partners with local organisations to improve awareness, medical support, and community networks for affected families across the nation.

AI assistants are evolving from tools to emotional anchors, with people forming deep, private bonds with chatbots as therapists and friends. This reliance, driven by immediacy and comfort, blurs lines between reality and imagination, leading to potential emotional dependency and even 'AI psychosis.' While AI offers a low-effort outlet for unfiltered conversations, experts warn it cannot replace genuine human connection and empathy, highlighting the profound impact on our emotional landscapes.

A Bhopal gas tragedy commemoration rally turned contentious as BJP supporters alleged protesters intended to burn an RSS effigy alongside one representing Dow Chemical. Police intervened, removing the effigy after a complaint, citing it was offensive and warning against targeting any organisation. Survivor groups denied the accusation, stating effigies represented those responsible for the disaster.

India and Russia are set to discuss advanced BrahMos missile development during President Putin's visit. Following its success in Operation Sindoor, India seeks lighter, versatile BrahMos-NG variants for its Air Force and extended-range systems. This collaboration underscores the strong Indo-Russian strategic partnership, with further talks on next-gen hypersonic and air-to-air missiles also anticipated.

Karnataka's chief ministerial post remains undecided despite meetings between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. The Congress high command faces a complex challenge involving loyalty, caste arithmetic, and the party's future in the state. Both leaders are awaiting a decision from Delhi, with potential solutions ranging from status quo to power rotation.

(AP) — India’s telecoms ministry on Wednesday rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices. The Ministry of Communications on Monday asked smartphone makers to install the...

Ruby Wax 's husband has issued a stern warning to her I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! campmates after a string of rows about her becoming camp leader.

Details of a compensation scheme for motorists affected by the car finance commissions scandal are being finalised, with payouts set to cost lenders an estimated £11billion.

By the time the Duke of Sussex took to the stage in one of the Hilton Toronto's many conference rooms, the arrival of 'a real-life prince' had been well and truly teased.

Vincent Chan, 45, from north London, sexually abused children at the nursery where he worked. He even took pictures of his 'heinous' crimes on the company iPad. He pleaded guilty to 26 charges.

NIK SIMON: England have been drawn in the same pool as Wales for the 2027 World Cup and have a potentially dream route to the final. 

Beyond Type 1, co-founded by Nick Jonas and supported by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has launched #TheBeyondType campaign in India to combat type 1 diabetes stigma. The initiative highlights inspiring individuals living with T1D and partners with local organisations to improve awareness, medical support, and community networks for affected families across the nation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The health sector is bracing for fresh turmoil after the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) issued a 21-day strike notice, accusing the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors of reneging on key labour agreements and dragging their feet on a long-awaited Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).