Year: 2026

Trevor Harris guided the Saskatchewan Roughriders to a significant victory on Friday, prompting head coach Corey Mace to highlight the importance of Harris reaching a career milestone. The team’s performance underscores both Harris’s leadership and the ongoing success of the Roughriders this season.

The Pentagon has revoked Frank Kendall’s eligibility for classified information, accusing the former Air Force Secretary of leaking details regarding Air Force One’s capabilities. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the action, following concerns raised by media reports about the aircraft’s security features.

A 12-year-old boy in Firminopolis, Brazil, survived being hit by a lorry, sustaining only minor injuries, while receiving roadside assistance from witnesses.

Europe is experiencing rapid climate change, with temperatures increasing at approximately twice the global average. This alarming trend marks Europe as the fastest-warming continent, prompting urgent discussions on climate action and adaptation strategies.

Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president, succeeding Gustavo Petro, and signalled a shift towards a tougher stance on armed groups. The new leader has pledged to cut government spending by 40% and reshape the approach to narco-terrorism, claiming dialogue options are exhausted.

A Winnipeg family has expressed their frustrations after their terminally ill mother spent 20 hours in an emergency department. The situation has raised concerns regarding wait times in healthcare, highlighting challenges faced by patients and their families in urgent care settings.

U.S. journalist Reza Valizadeh has sent a new recording from Evin Prison, detailing his worsening conditions and those of fellow detainee Kamran Hekmati, who was recently returned to prison after a brief medical leave. Valizadeh reported inadequate medical care and concerns about tuberculosis spreading among prisoners.

Fear is rising over a potential mutation of the Ebola virus as cases surge in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 1,800 deaths have been reported.

Belarus has classified Euronews as “extremist,” a direct response to its coverage of the 2020 election and ongoing political repression, according to opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. This decision restricts access to its website in Belarus, raising concerns about the implications for independent journalism and information sharing.

Tennessee’s recent primaries reflected the impact of redistricting, with incumbent Representative Andy Ogles ousted in District 5 and significant changes in District 9, now leaning Republican. Senator Marsha Blackburn secured the Republican nomination for governor, aiming to succeed Bill Lee in the upcoming election.