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Most Torontonians say hosting World Cup not worth public cost
Photo credit: Toronto Star A new poll suggests Toronto-area residents are unconvinced that hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be worth the public cost, with many expecting the tournament will bring disruption and limited local benefits. Toronto Today reports that a new survey published by the Angus Reid Institute found 70 per cent of respondents…
Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13 people
Photo credit: Aljazeera Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced that airstrikes, which he said targeted the Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika. He said the strikes killed 11 children, one woman and one elderly man. There was…
Serena and Victoria on fire as Serena Williams makes triumphant return to tennis
Photo credit: CTV News Tennis legend Serena Williams made a triumphant return to the courts on Tuesday, with a big assist from Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko. The Canadian Press reports that the 44-year-old Williams and the 19-year-old Mboko teamed up to beat New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez of the United States 7-6…
Carney government to ban social media for kids under 16
Photo credit: Yahoo News Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is expected to table its long-awaited legislation aimed at online safety this week, including a ban on social media platforms for children under 16 years old. The National Post reports that a government official, speaking on the condiion of background, confirmed plans to present a bill in the…
Senegal’s World Cup squad undergoes extra screening at US airport tarmac
Photo credit: Times Now Members of Senegal’s national football team appeared to undergo strict security checks after arriving in the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to a video circulating on social media. Times Now World reports that the footage was shared on X by African football journalist Micky Jnr. It appeared to show several Senegal players…
Alice Ngitira: From a Kenyan Village to a London Stage by Adewale Sobowale
Photo credit: Africa.com She lost her father. She faced pressure to marry at 16. She lived in one of Kenya’s most forgotten corners. Then, at 19, Alice from Turkana stood on a stage in London – and everything changed for her. Africa.com reports that there’s a version of Alice Ngitira’s story where nobody ever hears it. In…
South Africa’s President acknowledges rising tensions over migration
Photo credit: AP News South Africa’s President promised Sunday to act on what he called concerns over illegal migration after a rise in anti-immigration protests and sentiment in Africa’s most advanced economy, with other nations claiming their citizens have been targeted in xenophobic attacks. The Associated Press reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments in a speech on…