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A fight for ‘the future of us all,’ Trudeau says in speech to Ukraine’s parliament

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

KYIV, Ukraine — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed Ukraine’s parliament today, calling the fight against Russia’s invasion a battle “for the future of us all.”He received several standing ovations during the 25-minute speech before a special session of the national legislature, known as the Verkhovna Rada.Trudeau also told the lawmakers that Canada will support their country’s bid for membership in the NATO military alliance and that peace must be achieved on Ukrainian terms and by  total withdrawal of  Russian forces.Trudeau’s address is part of an unannounced visit to Kyiv, where he pledged help for Ukraine’s military, including more weapons and fighter-pilot training, worth $500 million in new funding.Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland met Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and some of his senior advisers and his trade minister, as well as both countries’ ambassadors.This is the second time that Trudeau ha...

Next 48 hours crucial in Quebec wildfire fight as rain expected Monday: Bonnardel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

MONTREAL — The next 48 hours will be crucial in Quebec’s wildfire fight in northern and western parts of the province, with rain forecast for Monday but warmer, humid temperatures expected until then.Public Security Minister François Bonnardel says authorities are concerned for Normétal, located 720 kilometres northwest of Montreal in the Abitibi region, where fires are burning nearby. Another major fight is taking place in Lebel-sur-Quévillon, a northern municipality where the province’s largest fire is about five kilometres southeast of the community but also within a few kilometres of the Nordic Kraft pulp mill.The situation remains stable in Chibougaumau, Mistissini, Chapais and Oujé-Bougoumou, where numerous teams are deployed.Bonnardel says there are more than 130 fires burning in the province and teams have prioritized 37 of them, with 861 firefighters on the ground and 20 water bombers part of the fight.Provincial authorities say 13,810 Quebecers have been evacua...

Nigeria’s central bank chief arrested after being suspended by president

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s central bank chief has been arrested hours after being suspended from office by the country’s new president, authorities said Saturday.Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, is in “custody for some investigative reasons,” Nigeria’s secret police said in a statement without providing further details.The country’s new president, Bola Tinubu, suspended Emefiele as the central bank governor on Friday night, nine years after he was appointed to office to oversee the monetary policy affairs of Africa’s biggest economy and most populous country.Emefiele’s suspension “is sequel to the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy,” according to a statement from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, a deputy governor at the bank, immediately took over as acting governor.Emefiele’s arrest culminates months of investigation into his office by Ni...

4 Colombian children survived plane crash and 40 days alone in the Amazon jungle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

By MANUEL RUEDA (Associated Press)BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Four Indigenous children survived an Amazon plane crash that killed three adults and then wandered on their own in the jungle for 40 days before being found alive by Colombian soldiers.Officials in the South American country announced their rescue Friday, bringing a happy ending to a saga with highs and lows as searchers frantically combed through the rainforest hunting for the youngsters. By Saturday, as the children received treatment at a military hospital in the capital, Bogota, it remained unclear how the siblings, including an 11-month-old, managed to survived.President Gustavo Petro celebrated the news upon returning from Cuba, where he signed a cease-fire with representatives of the National Liberation Army rebel group. He is expected to meet with the children Saturday.Petro called them an “example of survival” and predicted their saga “will remain in history.”Damaris Mucutuy, an aunt of the children, told a radio sta...

Police respond to overturned tractor trailer in Colonie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State Police responded to an overturned tractor trailer in Colonie on June 9. No one was injured in the crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 10:15 p.m. on June 9, police arrived to the area of I-87 southbound at the Alternate Route 7 ramp on the report of an overturned tractor trailer. The truck lost a large load as a result of the accident, but everyone involved was unharmed. The scene was still being cleared of debris as of the morning of June 10.

2 people shot, 1 killed in overnight shooting in Harvard Park 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

Two people were shot in the Harvard Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles early Saturday morning, leaving one dead and one in the hospital in critical condition. According to LAPD, officers responded to the corner of 65th Street and Harvard Avenue on a shooting call around 2:58 a.m. and upon arriving on scene, encountered two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the victims, a female in her 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim, a 58-year-old man, was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. The shooting is not believed to be gang-related, and both are not homeless, police said. Neither victim has been identified, and no suspects have been named. An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with any information is urged to contact the LAPD.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report. 

Pac-12 media rights: Interpreting the latest comments from university presidents (and a notable internal development)

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff long ago went radio silent on the media rights negotiations, but the university presidents have occasionally ventured into the public space as the process churns toward its one-year anniversary.Two of the top talkers, Arizona’s Robert Robbins and Washington State’s Kirk Schulz, spoke publicly about the issue again this week, albeit under very different circumstances.Piece together their utterances, and we gain incremental insight into the saga as it seemingly enters the home stretch.Robbins offered insights during Arizona’s summit on the future of college sports in Washington, D.C., with two specific comments drawing our interest:— Asked about Arizona’s future conference affiliation (ie., the Pac-12 or the Big 12), Robbins offered the following per Sports Illustrated: “Depends on what our financial deal is.”— Asked about the future of the Pac-12, he noted: “My prediction is we are all going to...

Italy takes on Uruguay in U20 World Cup final with both looking to secure first title

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Italy and Uruguay will face off in the Under-20 World Cup final on Sunday with both countries seeking a first title in the tournament. Uruguay is trying to reclaim the trophy for South America after four consecutive European wins, and is hoping to emulate host Argentina’s victory at the World Cup in Qatar in December. The match will take place at the Diego Maradona Stadium in La Plata, outside Buenos Aires, with Uruguay playing in the final for the third time while Italy has reached the title game for the first time. Uruguay lost the final in 1997 and 2013. “It will be the first time we will play the final of this competition. It means a lot for me to play here, in Argentina,” said 17-year-old Simone Pafundi, who came on as a substitute to score Italy’s winner against South Korea in the semifinals. “Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona were born here, so for me it’s beautiful to play in this country.”Neither team was among the favorites when the U20 World ...

Trump tendrá hoy sus primeros actos de campaña tras ser acusado federalmente

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

El expresidente Donald Trump hará el sábado sus primeras apariciones públicas tras su acusación federal ante audiencias republicanas favorables en Georgia y Carolina del Norte, mientras trata de recabar apoyos para su defensa.Se espera que Trump, que sigue siendo el favorito para la nominación republicana a la Casa Blanca en las presidenciales de 2024 a pesar de sus crecientes problemas legales, aproveche sus intervenciones en las convenciones estatales del partido para lanzar un ardoroso reproche a las acusaciones y amplificar sus afirmaciones de que está siendo víctima de una “caza de brujas” con motivaciones políticas por parte del Departamento de Justicia del gobierno del presidente demócrata Joe Biden.Sus apariciones se producen un día después de que se hiciera pública la imputación que lo acusa de 37 delitos graves en relación con el almacenamiento de documentos clasificados en su finca de Mar-a-Lago. Quién es Jack Smith, el hombre clave detrás de la acusación c...

Japan’s Oda makes men’s history with wheelchair victory at French Open, De Groot wins women’s final

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:36 GMT

PARIS (AP) — Japanese teenager Tokito Oda won the French Open wheelchair final to become the youngest man to win a Grand Slam tournament in any discipline, while Diede De Groot won the women’s final on Saturday for her 18th major singles title.The 17-year-old Oda was seeded second and beat top-seeded Alfie Hewett of Britain 6-1, 6-4 on Court Philippe Chatrier for his first major title. The International Tennis Federation confirmed Oda’s record, which excludes juniors, and listed his age as 17 years, 33 days.Oda called it “the happiest day of my career” and he will also overtake Hewett at the top of the rankings on Monday.“Two dreams come true,” said Oda, who was beaten by Hewett earlier this year in the Australian Open final.Hewett missed out on this fourth French Open title, his eighth major in singles and his 24th Slam overall.Earlier, the 26-year-old De Groot of the Netherlands defeated second-seeded Yui Kamiji of Japan 6-2, 6-0 for her fourth title at Roland Garros, ...