Year: 2026

Universities across Canada, including the University of British Columbia, McGill University and the University of Toronto, are hiring researchers as part of an initiative to bolster academic resources and enhance research capabilities in various fields.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million no-bid contract to Compliant Technologies LLC for 6,000 electric shock gloves, intended to aid in controlling resisting detainees. The G.L.O.V.E. devices require direct contact to activate and are designed for lower-impact interventions during law enforcement actions.

A catastrophic flood caused by an ice avalanche in the Himalayas has resulted in at least 359 deaths and over 1,000 people reported missing, including British tourists.

Switzerland plans to establish a military drone battalion by 2028, according to a defence ministry statement. This initiative aims to enhance reconnaissance, operations, and defence capabilities, supported by a new recruitment and training programme as well as a civilian-military centre focused on drones and robotics.

New mail-in ballot restrictions from the US Postal Service are now in effect following a Supreme Court ruling that supports changes initiated by former President Donald Trump. Legal challenges from 24 states argue the rules could cause significant harm and claim they are unconstitutional.

A lunar eclipse will peak at 10:10 p.m. mountain time and 12:10 a.m. eastern standard time, with optimal visibility in central and eastern Canada. Celestial events enthusiasts are encouraged to observe the phenomena during this timeframe.

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” following his earlier statements on social media. The order instructs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to update federal records, although it cannot impose this name change internationally. Canada has yet to respond.

At least 33 British tourists are unaccounted for after a glacier collapse triggered flash floods in Nepal, compounding concerns for 826 missing individuals.

Eastern Flank European Commissioners have urged President Ursula von der Leyen to establish a high-level coordinator to address mounting Russian threats to the Baltic states. This role would coordinate EU efforts and enhance regional preparedness amid escalating security concerns linked to the war in Ukraine.

Work is ongoing to install a steel pipe for drinking water transport, with over two kilometres already completed. The project is a little more than halfway finished, contributing to efforts to enhance local water supply infrastructure.