Year: 2026

Air France will comply with new Israeli regulations barring crew from 31 Muslim-majority nations, including Algeria and Iran, from flying to Israel. The directive could expose the airline to discrimination lawsuits under French law, raising concerns about its implications for employment practices.

A worker died following the collapse of a canopy at the Fairmont Winnipeg hotel construction site on Thursday. The individual was engaged in asbestos abatement at the time of the incident, prompting investigations into safety protocols at the site.

President Trump is contemplating U.S. military action against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, prompted by a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The situation remains fluid as discussions continue regarding the potential response.

Tommi Harwood, 18, was sentenced to five years in prison following a conviction for raping a 16-year-old girl at Romford Station. Harwood, found guilty after a five-day trial, was also issued an indefinite restraining order and an eight-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Brooke George, a British TikTok star, faces challenging conditions in a Dubai detention centre while awaiting trial for the alleged murder of her partner, William Treeby.

US President Donald Trump claimed an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is in effect, contrary to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s report of Russian attacks on energy sites. This follows a recent drone strike in Kyiv that killed one individual and injured five others.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to cease attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s report of multiple Russian strikes on energy facilities. Zelenskyy expressed concerns over Russia’s compliance and stated that 33 individuals were injured in the latest attacks.

Stelco has denied allegations of breaching its agreement with the federal government, stating the claims are “false.” The company affirmed its readiness to take necessary actions to safeguard its interests.

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed opposition to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to live stream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Johnson’s stance aligns with that of other prominent Republicans, as conveyed during an interview with CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa.

Oleksandra Matviichuk calls for urgent action following allegations that Russian medics are torturing Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war, as outlined in a damning report.