Ukraine launches large drone attack on Moscow, mayor says
Ukraine attacked Moscow on Wednesday with at least 11 drones, which were shot down by air defences in what Russian officials said was one of the biggest drone strikes on the …
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Brazil picked to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027
Brazil will host the 2027 Women’s World Cup after a vote of FIFA’s full membership chose the South American bid over a joint proposal from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany. The …
Ontario scrapping sick notes to cut down on doctors’ paperwork
Ontario says it will force employers to scrap requirements for sick notes as part of an effort to cut down on paperwork for family physicians. The change will be part …
Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro indicted for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 vaccination status
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was formally accused Tuesday of falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status, marking the first indictment for the embattled far-right leader, with more allegations potentially in store. …
U.S. announces 500 new sanctions targeting Russia over Navalny death, Ukraine war
The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the …
Some virtual care companies putting patients’ personal health data at risk, new study finds
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can …
Ozempic not linked to increase in suicidal thoughts, U.S. study suggests
People taking the popular diabetes and obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy had a lower risk of suicidal thoughts than those taking other medications to treat the same conditions, a new …
‘A remarkable era’: Groundbreaking innovations in treating spinal cord injury offer new hope for patients
Gert-Jan Oskam could no longer walk after a cycling accident 12 years ago in China. He suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury, so while he had some sensation in his lower …
Venezuela wins vote claiming oil-rich area of neighbouring Guyana
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro got the victory he sought in a weekend referendum on whether to claim sovereignty over an oil-rich area of neighbouring Guyana. But a lacklustre turnout suggested his government is …
Rescuers try new approach to free 41 workers trapped in Indian tunnel collapse for 2 weeks
Indian rescuers began drilling vertically on Sunday from the top of a mountain under which 41 workers were trapped two weeks ago while working on a highway tunnel in the …