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Iran has increased uranium stockpile enriched to near-weapons grade level: UN report – National | Globalnews.ca Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog seen Tuesday by The Associated … Read more

Baltic undersea cables severed, and Finland, Germany suspect sabotage – National | Globalnews.ca By Staff The Associated Press Posted November 19, 2024 9:28 am Updated November 19, 2024 11:59 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Germany’s defence minister said Tuesday officials have to assume damage to two data cables … Read more

Ukraine fired 6 US-made longer-range missiles into Russia, Moscow says – National | Globalnews.ca Ukraine fired six American-supplied longer-range missiles at Russia’s Bryansk region, Moscow said Tuesday, in what would be Kyiv’s first use of the weapons inside Russia in 1,000 days of war. The reported use of the Army Tactical Missile System, known as … Read more

Boeing to lay off over 2,500 U.S. workers as part of sweeping cuts – National | Globalnews.ca Boeing will lay off more than 2,500 workers in the U.S. states of Washington, Oregon, South Carolina and Missouri, according to federally required filings posted on Monday and a union official, as part of the debt-heavy U.S. planemaker’s … Read more

India’s capital sees air pollution hit 50 times the safe limit – National | Globalnews.ca Authorities in India’s capital shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city on Monday after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season. Residents of New Delhi woke up to thick, toxic smog enveloping … Read more

Acclaimed Russian ballet dancer dead after fall from 5th-floor balcony – National | Globalnews.ca Vladimir Shklyarov, one of the ballet community’s leading dancers, died after a fatal fall from a fifth-storey balcony in St. Petersburg, Russia. The Mariinsky Theatre, where the 39-year-old was the top-ranking dancer, confirmed the Nov. 16 death. “Tonight, the favorite of … Read more

Masked burglars break into Windsor Castle estate, steal 2 vehicles – National | Globalnews.ca Descrease article font size Increase article font size Two masked thieves broke into the grounds at Windsor Castle, one of the homes of King Charles III, and made off with two vehicles from a barn, police have confirmed. The incident took … Read more

1st U.S. case of severe mpox strain confirmed in traveller: health officials – National | Globalnews.ca Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern California upon return, according to the California … Read more

Russia says U.S. missile decision could raise the stakes in Ukraine war – National | Globalnews.ca President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russia with U.S.-supplied long-range missiles was met with ominous warnings from Moscow, a hint of menace from Kyiv and nods of approval from some Western allies. Biden’s shift in … Read more

Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in Belize after drenching Honduras – National | Globalnews.ca By The Staff The Associated Press Posted November 17, 2024 11:46 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Tropical Storm Sara on Sunday made landfall in Belize, where forecasters expect heavy rain to cause life-threatening flash flooding … Read more