Author: News Desk

Hayden Lykkemark, originally from Langley, died in a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. Friends reported that he had shown an interest in joining the military from a young age. Further details surrounding the incident have not been disclosed.

Thousands of students and teachers protested across Greece, demanding increased education funding for better facilities and smaller class sizes. The demonstrations coincided with similar youth-led protests in other European nations, reflecting wider frustrations over rising costs and economic challenges. Police reported about 10,000 participants in Athens.

Fire crews reported a chaotic scene on Wednesday, with three cars fully engulfed in flames, which spread to two adjacent houses. Emergency services were deployed to manage the situation, although no further details on casualties or the cause were immediately available.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St Petersburg for discussions with Russian leaders on the Ukraine conflict, following “positive” talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway. Witkoff is scheduled to meet President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as diplomatic efforts to end the war intensify.

A post-election poll indicates that the Parti Québécois might have secured a majority government had it not committed to a sovereignty referendum in its initial mandate. This decision appears to have influenced voter support significantly, affecting the party’s electoral outcome.

Jean Claude Hategekimana, a former fighter with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), has returned to Rwanda after years of conflict. At the Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre, he and other returnees are receiving support to transition into civilian life amid challenges of reintegration and overcoming persistent fears instilled by their past.

The president of the Regina Thunder has the Prairie Football Conference championship trophy following the Saskatoon Hilltops’ failure to bring it to the game on Sunday. This issue arose during a key matchup, highlighting oversight in pre-game preparations.

Oxfam’s analysis reveals that the richest 1 percent in Peru captured 42 percent of new wealth generated between 2019 and 2025, while only 1.4 percent went to the poorest half of the population. The findings highlighted persistent inequality and growing public concern over government responsiveness to the issue.

U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn threats to ban Canadian jet manufacturer Bombardier from the U.S. market, stating he intends to ensure the well-being of the company’s workforce. This marks a shift in the administration’s approach towards the company amid ongoing trade discussions.

A 35-year-old man was shot dead at a pub on Hertford Road, Enfield, on Monday evening. The Metropolitan Police have released a CCTV image of a person they wish to speak to in connection with the murder, while investigations continue and no arrests have been made.