2 h. ago Pope appears to be overcoming setback in recovery from pneumonia

ROME — Pope Francis was up and receiving therapy on Monday after apparently overcoming a setback in his recovery from pneumonia. The Vatican said he is stable, off mechanical ventilation and is showing no sign of new infection following a respiratory crisis late last week. “The pope rested well all night,” the Vatican said in […]

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6 h. ago Zelenskiy Says He’d Meet Again With Trump But Not at Any Cost

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he’s willing to meet again with Donald Trump if the US president invites him, but signaled that another White House encounter would have to be “serious” for him to make the trip.

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11 h. ago Norway Premier Rejects EU Membership Debate as Too Polarizing

Norway needs to avoid revisiting the issue of a potential European Union membership at a time of growing geopolitical tensions due to the risk of sowing more division in society, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store said.

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14 h. ago Reliance Unit Risks India Fine in Rebuke for Ambani’s Empire

A unit of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. risks being penalized after failing to set up a battery cell plant that formed part of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s push to cut import dependence, according to people familiar with the matter.

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15 h. ago LEAFS TAKEAWAYS: Win streak hits five games despite some high

Each of the Maple Leafs’ past five consecutive wins has included a dangerous high-wire element to it and Sunday’s near tumble was no exception. In extending their win streak, they pushed the envelope in what not to do in the defensive zone, but still collected another two points to stay atop the Atlantic Division. Our […]

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15 h. ago Zelenskyy signals he’d meet with Trump if invited back to U.S.

(Bloomberg) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s willing to meet Donald Trump if the U.S. president invites him again “to solve real problems,” adding his country is ready to accept a minerals deal that was put on hold last week. “We are worthy of an equal dialog,” Zelenskyy said in London on Sunday, his […]

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20 h. ago Trudeau staunchly defends Zelenskyy as London summit on European security wraps up

LONDON — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau clearly signalled his view today that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted to keep his word on any agreement to end his attack on Ukraine. Trudeau expressed unwavering support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the Ukrainian president’s explosive meeting Friday with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. […]

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22 h. ago Pope didn’t need mechanical ventilation Sunday after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation on Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that his respiratory function was improving as he continues his recovery from double pneumonia and a respiratory crisis. The 88-year-old pope did continue to receive high flow supplemental oxygen after Friday’s coughing […]

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22 h. ago Francis off mechanical ventilation entirely, signalling he’s overcome risks

ROME — Pope Francis remained in stable condition and didn’t need any mechanical ventilation Sunday, the Vatican said. It was a sign that he had overcome the possible complications from a respiratory crisis on Friday and that his breathing function overall was improving as he recovers from double pneumonia. The 88-year-old pope did continue to […]

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26 h. ago Pope skips weekly blessing, but is in stable condition: Vatican

The Vatican distributed a message from the pope in which he thanked his doctors for their care and well-wishers for their prayers after he skipped his weekly noon blessing.

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40 h. ago Commanders acquire wide receiver Deebo Samuel in a trade with the 49ers, AP source says

WASHINGTON — The Washington Commanders have acquired wide receiver Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round pick, pending a physical, according to a person with knowledge of the trade. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because the trade cannot be official until the start of the […]

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45 h. ago Francis stable a day after respiratory crisis, spent ’long periods’ off non

He had no further episodes of bronchial spasms, the Vatican said

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50 h. ago Freeland tells Maher she’ll ditch ‘virtue signaling’, ‘identity politics’ as Liberal leader

"I call him maple syrup MAGA, or mini-Trump," Freeland joked after Maher asked her how to pronounce Pierre Poilievre's name

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50 h. ago Freeland tells Maher she’ll ditch ‘virtue signalling’, ‘identity politics’ as Liberal leader

"I call him maple syrup MAGA, or mini-Trump," Freeland joked after Maher asked her how to pronounce Pierre Poilievre's name

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51 h. ago Pope has restful night after respiratory setback, Vatican says

Doctors said it would take a day or two to evaluate how and if the Friday afternoon episode impacted Francis’ overall clinical condition.

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51 h. ago Stocks Face a ‘Fog of Uncertainty’ as Global Risks Keep Mounting

The US stock market sent some troubling signals this week as investors’ euphoric post-election vibe slams into a few challenging realities.

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62 h. ago South Korea’s Exports Sputter as Risks Rise in Chips and Tariffs

South Korea’s exports lost growth momentum in February as demand for semiconductors weakened and officials scrambled to engage the US in hopes of averting a hit from Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

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67 h. ago Beyond Oil Enters Indian Market with Significant Distribution Agreement

Strategic agreement to introduce Beyond Oil’s innovative frying oil filtration solution to restaurants across India VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company”), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while […]

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67 h. ago Going on a resort vacation? What to avoid to lower risk of food poisoning

After hundreds of Canadians fell ill at a Mexican resort, experts warn that contaminated food and water can lead to serious illnesses.

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68 h. ago Toronto is renovating two bridges with bike lanes and here's what they will look like

In spite of Premier Doug Ford's anti-bike lane sentiments and legislation, the City of Toronto is moving to transform a number of streets to better prioritize pedestrians and cyclists under the assumption that so long as no traffic lanes are removed during the revamps, the projects won't be subject to the province's new Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act.Among the numerous kilometres of roadway eyed for the new infrastructure are two bridges due to be replaced to help prevent flooding in the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood, which is designated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) as one of the most at-risk for river overflows and backups during storms.The two viaducts, which are 1960s-era and cross over Black Creek at Jane Street and Scarlett Road, will be reconstructed and increased in height as nearby flood channels are expanded and the surrounding land is stabilized.At the same time, the roadways will also be widened, and ...

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