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President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed a bill revoking Russia’s ratification of a global nuclear test ban, a move that Moscow said was needed to establish parity with the United States.  Most nuclear countries never ratified the treaty, but some Russian lawmakers have pushed for new tests. President Vladimir Putin …

Ukraine’s commander-in-chief said on Wednesday the war with Russia was moving to a new stage of static and attritional fighting, a phase he warned could benefit Moscow and allow it to rebuild its military power.  Gen. Valery Zaluzhnyi says Ukraine needs new military capabilities — including air power. Ukraine’s war …

More foreigners prepared to leave the Gaza Strip on Thursday as its Hamas-run government said at least 195 Palestinians died in Israeli attacks on a congested district on the outskirts of Gaza City, strikes that Israel said had killed Hamas commanders.  Israeli military details latest ground fighting in Gaza, says …

CBC News answers your questions about the government of Alberta’s plan to potentially create its own retirement plan and pull out of the Canada Pension Plan.  CBC News answers questions about how the Canada Pension Plan works and what Alberta could do. The government of Alberta’s plan to potentially create …

People across the North who belong to Indigenous communities have spoken with CBC North this week about their efforts to grapple with Sainte-Marie’s legacy and whether to believe the Fifth Estate report about her origins. Many say it’s a nuanced issue and that, above all, it must be addressed with …

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahead.  Benchmark U.S. lending rate stays at highest level in 22 years. The U.S. Federal Reserve …

Republican lawmaker George Santos easily survived a vote on Wednesday to expel him from the U.S. House of Representatives, as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while both his criminal trial and a House ethics committee investigation proceed.  Expulsion lacked support of new Speaker, who has said …

A B.C. man who uses a wheelchair says he was dropped and injured while attempting to safely exit an Air Canada flight, after a ground crew failed to bring the equipment he needed.  Ryan Lachance says Air Canada offered him $500 in flight credits after incident left him bedridden for …

Medical experts say more study and support is needed for overdose survivors and long-time opioid users who are harmed, left with injuries or chronic health problems that then hinder their rehabilitation.  Bent spines, lesions, risk of amputations — the toll of drug harms is rising Hugh Lampkin says he abused …

This undated photo shows a view of Boracay island in Malay, Aklan. (Malay Tourism Office via Facebook)  SINGAPORE — A majority of Filipinos consider sustainable tourism an important factor for the country, a shift that must be advocated for in the coming years. Filipino-American businesswoman and travel industry leader Liz …