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Canada's Marineland gets 'conditional approval' to sell whales to US
Canada's federal government on Monday gave Marineland conditional approval to sell its 30 imperilled beluga whales to parks in the United States, after rejecting an export request to China.
Politics
Migration, China ties dominate as Trump ally prepares to lead Honduras
Conservative businessman Nasry "Tito" Asfura will be sworn in Tuesday as president of Honduras, two months after being helped to election victory by US President Donald Trump.
Politics
Tokyo pandas head for China, leaving Japan bereft of beloved bears
Two hugely popular pandas are set to depart from a Tokyo zoo for China on Tuesday, leaving Japan without any of the beloved bears for the first time in more than 50 years.
Economy
Kanye West blames bipolar disorder amid outrage over antisemitic rants
Rapper Kanye West on Monday denied being a Nazi and expressed regret over his antisemitic rants, blaming such behavior -- which included recording a song that celebrates Hitler -- on his bipolar disorder.
Economy
Trump attempts to pivot in face of Minneapolis killing backlash
President Donald Trump sent his top border enforcer to Minneapolis on Monday and struck a conciliatory note in a bid to tamp down nationwide outrage over the second killing of a US citizen protesting militarized immigration raids this month.
Sports
Bayern confirm talks to extend Kane's contract
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl on Monday confirmed the club are in talks to extend Harry Kane's deal at the club.
Politics
Costa Rica: Central America's democratic eco paradise
A favorite tourist destination for its stunning beaches and rich natural beauty, Costa Rica has recently seen its tranquility shattered by the impacts of drug trafficking.
Sports
French ski star Pinturault Olympic hopes rekindled with extra berth
Veteran French alpine skiing star Alexis Pinturault's hopes of competing in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics were rekindled on Monday with the news of an extra berth for France just hours after he failed to make the list of 160 athletes selected for the 2026 Games.
Politics
Crime concerns feed into Costa Rica presidential vote
Voters in Costa Rica go to the polls Sunday with a right-wing candidate polling as the runaway favorite with her promises to crack down on drug-related violence.
Boulevard
Nigerian military officers to face trial over 2025 coup plot
Nigeria's military will try several officers over an alleged plan to oust President Bola Tinubu last year, it said Monday, acknowledging a plot the government had initially denied.
Culture
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Victoria Beckham escaped the bitterness of a family feud with a trip to Paris on Monday to receive an award from the culture ministry for her contribution to the fashion and entertainment industries.
Politics
Israel returns remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili
The remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, were brought back to Israel on Monday, closing the chapter on a painful saga that has kept Israeli society on edge ever since Hamas's unprecedented October 7, 2023 attack.
Politics
EU, India successfully conclude major trade deal: New Delhi
India and the European Union have finalised a massive free trade deal, Indian government officials said on Monday, about two decades after negotiations were first launched.
Weather
Bitter cold grips millions as US digs out of sweeping snowstorm
Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.
Sports
Vonn among seven Americans set for fifth Olympics
Alpine ski star Lindsey Vonn, seeking her fourth Olympic medal at age 41, was among seven Americans named to their fifth United States Olympic team on Monday.
Culture
Anderson channels nature in Dior Haute Couture debut
Dior designer Jonathan Anderson drew inspiration from nature and his love of ceramics for his debut Haute Couture collection on Monday, just days after mixed reviews for his menswear.
Politics
'Keep dreaming': NATO chief says Europe can't defend itself without US
NATO chief Mark Rutte warned Monday Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, in the face of calls for the continent to stand on its own feet after tensions over Greenland.
Economy
Stricken games giant Ubisoft seeks rare French job cuts
French video games giant Ubisoft said Monday it aims to shed up to 200 staff at its Paris headquarters, days after investors gave a frosty reception to a drastic restructuring plan.
Politics
Hong Kong uses decades-old speeches to try democracy activists
A Hong Kong court heard recordings of defiant anti-Beijing speeches, some dating back nearly three decades, as prosecutors presented their case on Monday against two democracy activists facing national security charges.
Economy
Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown
Donald Trump is likely facing the second government shutdown of his presidency after a fatal shooting by US immigration agents detonated a fragile budget truce in Congress and unified Democrats against funding his hardline immigration crackdown.
Sports
World champion Brignone to compete at Winter Olympics: Italian ski federation
Federica Brignone will compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics after recovering in time from a horror injury to represent Italy on home snow, Italy's winter sports federation announced on Monday.
Politics
US deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
A US naval strike group led by an aircraft carrier has deployed to Middle Eastern waters, the United States said Monday, as Tehran warned it was ready to hit back at any American attack launched in response to a crackdown on anti-government protests.
Boulevard
UN fears hundreds of migrants missing or dead in Med shipwrecks since start of 2026
Hundreds of migrants may be missing at sea or feared dead following reports of multiple deadly shipwrecks in the central Mediterranean in recent days, the UN's migration agency warned Monday.
Politics
Rushdie warns of political violence as he recounts his attack
The horrific knife attack that almost killed Salman Rushdie was an example of violence unleashed by unscrupulous political leaders, the author said Sunday, warning that "everybody's in danger now" in the increasingly febrile United States.
Boulevard
Iran broadcasting forced 'confessions' to deter dissent: activists
The man faces the camera with his face blurred as dramatic music pounds in the background.
Politics
Israel military says remains of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili returned
The Israeli military said on Monday that the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, had been identified and were being repatriated to Israel for burial.
Politics
North Sea nations vow to boost wind power for energy independence
A group of northern European nations vowed Monday to build up climate-friendly wind power in the North Sea to achieve greater energy independence from Russia and other foreign suppliers.
Economy
Carney links Trump's new tariff threat to N. America trade deal review
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday downplayed US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat against Canada, saying the comments should be viewed with an eye toward an upcoming trade deal review.
Sports
Wales to use domestic turmoil as Six Nations 'fuel', says Lake
Captain Dewi Lake insisted on Monday that Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as "fuel" to ignite their Six Nations campaign.
Sports
Irish believe in themselves despite mixed results, says Doris
The Irish players still "have a lot of belief" in themselves and their ability to regain the Six Nations title despite mixed results last year, captain Caelan Doris said on Monday.
Boulevard
Gunmen kill 11 in attack at Mexican football match
Gunmen opened fire on football fans after a match in central Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring a dozen more in a region plagued by violence blamed on organized crime, local authorities said.
Sports
Townsend bullish on Scotland's Six Nations prospects
Gregor Townsend believes that Scotland can put a chastening end to 2025 behind them to compete with anyone in the Six Nations this season.