The Public Health Agency of Canada is reporting a fifth hospitalization in an E. coli outbreak linked to recalled Pillsbury brand Pizza Pops. The federal agency says 23 people in seven provinces got sick with the bacterial illness after eating or handling certain flavours of the frozen snack between early October and late November.

The Diageo-owned Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility is now up for sale as the company prepares to close the Crown Royal plant early next year.

Member of Parliament (MP) for Efate Rural Constituency, Fred Lui Samuel, has extended warm festive greetings to the people of Efate Rural and the offshore islands, reaffirming his commitment to inclusive development and collaborative leadership.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has sentenced 21-year-old Jim Vira to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, after he pleaded guilty to threatening to kill his mother and committing acts of domestic violence against both his mother and grandfather.

The new Vanuatu National Provident Fund (VNPF) mandatory contribution rate approved by Parliament will take effect now that it has been gazetted.

The Future Fund under the Government Citizenship Investment Immigration Plan (CIIP) initiative has invested more than VT600,000,000 to increase copra production through its business arm, Vanuatu Basket Limited (VBL), during 2024 and 2025.

Ernst & Young (EY)–Parthenon, the former liquidator of Air Vanuatu, has been named Global Corporate Rescue of the Year at the 2025 Global Turnaround, Restructuring and Insolvency (TRI) Awards held in the United Kingdom for its role in restructuring Vanuatu’s…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the State Department would bar several Europeans for their actions in monitoring the internet, which he characterized as censorship.

The CBI will challenge the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence and grant him bail in the Unnao rape case. Despite this, Sengar remains jailed due to a separate conviction. The survivor, calling the bail «death,» plans to appeal to the Supreme Court, citing safety fears.

A CRPF head constable sustained injuries when a leopard entered a paramilitary camp in Anantnag, attacking him in the mess. The animal subsequently escaped into a nearby forest. This incident follows a recent surge in wild animal sightings and attacks across Kashmir, prompting the government to develop a plan to address the issue.

A Junior Commissioned Officer of the Indian Army, Subedar Surjeet Singh, tragically lost his life from a gunshot wound while on duty in Samba district, Jammu and Kashmir. The terror angle has been ruled out, and the incident is currently under investigation. The Rising Star Corps has paid tribute to the brave soldier, offering unwavering support to his grieving family.

Some residents of Grindavík have decided to return home for the holidays and spend Christmas in the town. A lively New Year’s Eve is expected.

Lithuanian parliament has approved a law expanding the powers of the country’s intelligence agencies, citing alleged national security risks Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Federal Security Service has eliminated a suspect who they say coordinated with Kiev via WhatsApp to attack an oil pipeline Read Full Article at RT.com

Congress slammed the Centre’s ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis as a “bogus attempt at damage control,” saying it fails to address concerns over the government’s new 100-metre hill definition. Jairam Ramesh alleged the redefinition weakens environmental protection despite expert objections, a charge the Centre has denied.

Kayla Gavin is reminding people to microchip their pets after she was reunited with her cat two months after he went missing.

An Alberta chocolatier brought a distinctly Canadian flavour to the baking show Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, a magical experience she says taught her to think bigger. Priya Winsor of St. Albert, Alta., said the show pushed her well beyond her comfort zone, particularly when it came to constructing large-scale edible showpieces.

Hospitals are tightening policies to prevent patient bottlenecks, even if beds aren't available, according to a memo obtained by CBC News.

The organization that represents some of America's largest spirits producers is calling for the NSLC to remove a policy that gives preferential markup to Nova Scotian spirit products.

As Yukon continues to deal with a prolonged spell of extreme cold that's put the grid under 'significant strain,' emergency officials are advising people to be prepared in case of a power outage.

Hundreds of residents in parishes severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa are receiving cash vouchers just in time for Christmas. The disbursement, which started on December 17, is being undertaken by the World Food Programme (WFP) in collaboration...

Superintendent Coleridge Minto, head of the St Elizabeth Police Division, has assured residents and visitors that the parish is safe and ready to host major public events, as he threw his full support behind the first-ever New Year’s Eve fireworks...

The organisers of Rebel Salute have announced that the event will not be staged in Jamaica in 2026, citing challenges brought about by Hurricane Melissa. In a statement posted on its Instagram page, Rebel Salute said the hurricane has disrupted...

The Centre has ordered a complete ban on new mining leases in the Aravallis and directed states to expand protected zones. This move aims to conserve the ancient mountain range, extending from Delhi to Gujarat, and halt unregulated mining. The government also intends to expand restricted areas based on ecological assessments.

A Pentagon report suggests China is using eased border tensions with India to stabilize ties and counter growing US-India partnership. While Beijing seeks normalcy through resumed flights and visas, New Delhi remains skeptical of China's motives amid ongoing distrust. This strategic move aligns with China's long-term national rejuvenation goals.