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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The brother of an American citizen killed in a brazen boat clash with Cuban forces says his sibling was consumed by an “obsessive and diabolical” push to free the island and that “no one knew” what he was planning.American citizen Michel Ortega Casanova, who worked as a truck driver, was one of 10 passengers on a Florida-registered boat that allegedly opened fire on Cuban soldiers in an attempt to infiltrate the island.Ortega Casanova, who lived in the U.S. for more than two decades, was one of four killed in the attempt. He…

OpenAI says it is further strengthening its criteria for referring users’ behaviour to law enforcement “based on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy and the Canadian context” and taking other new safety measures after meeting with federal ministers in Ottawa this week. The company behind ChatGPT has faced criticism after it was revealed that the company flagged and banned an account in June 2025 belonging to the shooter who killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., more than seven months later. However, the account wasn’t flagged to law enforcement until after the shooting because it was determined there was no “imminent” threat…

West Coast are set to sign East Fremantle star Milan Murdock as soon as today as they look to fill the final list spot ahead of the pre-season supplemental selection period deadline.

COLLECTIVE GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITYSo the real defence starts overseas, in countries where the virus is endemic. Early detection and containment of Nipah virus outbreaks requires resource-intensive surveillance systems. So more financial, technical and other support could be provided to countries that bear this upstream burden to prevent cross-border spread.Countries that detect and transparently report outbreaks under the WHO International Health Regulations should be supported and not just penalised, especially when blunt border measures may not reduce the risk of virus importation.Singapore is well prepared given our strong surveillance system, robust infection control practices in healthcare facilities, and the recent establishment of…

After spending decades criticising China, a succession of leaders from Western countries have been lining up to engage with its leadership.In recent months, many of them have visited Beijing, seeking business opportunities.German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is the latest to land in China.Merz says Beijing must not be overlooked when tackling the big global challenges.United States President Donald Trump’s huge tariffs are said to have pushed Western countries closer to China.But can China be an alternative?And what does it have to offer?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Jost Wubbeke – Managing partner at Sinolytics and an expert on China’s industrial policy, rare earths and supply…

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani traveled to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet with President Trump, with a proposal to build more city housing on the agenda.It’s at least the second time the two have met at the White House. Their first meeting, prior to Mamdani’s swearing in, was marked by a friendly and cooperative tone that surprised many observers. The two have since kept in touch. The meeting comes on the heels of the president speaking about Mamdani during the State of the Union, calling him a “nice guy.” The meeting also came the same day ICE agents detained a Columbia University…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jontay Porter, whom the NBA banned for life for gambling in 2024, is making his return to the court.Porter, 26, is going to the Seattle SuperHawks, a member of the re-created United States Basketball League. The SuperHawks announced Porter’s signing on Wednesday. The team begins its season on March 7.Porter is currently awaiting sentencing after he pleaded guilty to a related federal charge. In July 2024, he pleaded guilty to a federal court in Brooklyn to one count of conspiracy to commit fraud, a sentence that carries up to 20 years in…

new video loaded: Trump’s Go-To Tactic in the State of the UnionOur reporter Zolan Kanno-Youngs examines the context of a moment in the State of the Union speech when President Trump turned to a favorite tactic on immigration.By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Gilad Thaler, Thomas Vollkommer, Laura Salaberry and Ray WhitehouseFebruary 26, 2026

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 26, 2026 4:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal Liberals’ Budget Implementation Act has passed a confidence vote in the House of Commons. Bill C-15 carried on division, meaning there was no recorded vote in Parliament.The legislation enacts key measures proposed in the Liberals’ 2025 federal budget, which passed a confidence vote for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government in November last year. Get weekly money news Get expert insights, Q&A on markets, housing, inflation, and personal finance information delivered to you every Saturday. Opposition parties…

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews will be at the G-Tech Community Stadium until at least 2032 after signing a contract extension with The Bees.