Vancouver city councillor Sean Orr has filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Ken Sim, alleging the mayor falsely accused him of distributing illicit drugs on Christmas Day. The lawsuit claims Sim acted "deliberately, maliciously, and in bad faith" during a briefing with Chinese-language media.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Parliament that Canada will "never participate" in the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran, after facing criticism for missing a government-initiated debate on the conflict. The prime minister said Canada supports preventing Iran's nuclear program but will not join military operations.
President Trump announced U.S. forces destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid intelligence reports that Tehran has begun mining the critical waterway. Oil traffic through the strait has plunged 86%, with over 700 tankers backlogged as the administration sends mixed signals about Navy escort operations.
Ireland and Brazil have opened formal negotiations for a bilateral Air Services Agreement that would enable the first direct flights between the two nations, potentially establishing Ireland's first-ever air link to South America and serving a growing market of 140,000 annual passengers.
The College Sports Commission is struggling to process a flood of school-affiliated NIL deals that account for 78% of all compensation value, forcing manual reviews where automation was expected. The surge has drawn White House attention, with President Trump promising an executive order to address spiraling costs in college athletics.
President Trump has threatened to freeze all legislation until the Senate advances voter ID requirements, while Senator Tim Scott attacks Democratic opposition to the SAVE America Act as out of step with minority voters. The GOP faces a looming filibuster fight that could reshape Senate procedures.
Pro-Iranian social media accounts have spread false claims that senior Israeli officials including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the prime minister's brother were killed in Iranian airstrikes. The viral posts, which have garnered millions of views, have been debunked by fact-checkers and X's AI chatbot.
The FDA approved leucovorin for a rare genetic brain disorder affecting fewer than 1 in 1 million Americans, retreating from earlier Trump administration claims that the drug could help up to 50% of children with autism. Prescriptions surged 71% after the White House promoted the drug in September.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the most intense airstrikes yet against Iran as Tehran launched attacks on Israel and Gulf states. The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, disrupting global oil supplies.
Britain has refused to deploy HMS Prince of Wales to the Middle East conflict despite U.S. criticism, while readying a second warship for the region. Oil prices stabilized after volatile trading amid the Iran crisis.
A senior Iranian security official has issued a direct threat against President Trump, warning him to "be careful not to be eliminated" amid the tenth day of conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces. The exchange follows Trump's warning of "death, fire, and fury" if Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz.
NSW Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis could not explain why state-owned insurer icare donated $111,124 to the Electrical Trades Union during a budget estimates hearing. The union's training arm is led by former CFMEU president Rita Mallia, who faces recommended civil charges from an anti-corruption investigation.
