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Sudan Drone Attack Claims Many Schoolgirls

March 11, 2026

A violent drone hit a secondary school and a health centre in southern Sudan, killing at least 17 people, most of them young girls. The attack also took the lives of a teacher and a health worker. Local doctors say that ten people were hurt, with three girls suffering serious wounds; two had surgery

sports

Marlon Vera: From Ecuadorian Streets to UFC Spotlight

February 28, 2026

Marlon “Chito” Vera entered the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 268 with a record that needed a turnaround. Ranked ninth in the bantamweight division, he was looking to end a three‑match skid after a close decision loss. The bout against Mexican up‑and‑coming David Martínez was his chance to climb back i

health

Heat‑Wave Alerts Get Smarter, Save Lives

February 26, 2026

In Spain, 2025 was the hottest summer on record, beating 2022 by about one tenth of a degree. Yet, fewer people died from the heat—908 deaths less than in 2022. Researchers wondered if a tweak to how authorities warn about heat waves could explain this drop. They looked at each province’s year

politics

Cuban Border Patrol Engages U. S. Speedboat, Four Killed

February 26, 2026

A Cuban border guard unit fired on a speedboat that was marked with a Florida license plate, according to an official statement from the island’s Ministry of the Interior. The government said the boat opened fire first, sparking a gun battle that left four people on board dead and six injured. The i

politics

Border Clash After Airstrikes: A Fresh Look at the Pakistan‑Afghanistan Tension

February 24, 2026

Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre

politics

Canada Stands Its Ground: A Fresh Look at Identity and Independence

February 18, 2026

The idea that Canada could become the 51st state of the United States sparks debate across borders. Some voices say it is a serious threat, while others view it as an exaggerated claim. The conversation has moved beyond political talk into everyday life. Canadian pride shows up in small ways, like

politics

Canada and India: Strengthening Economic Ties

February 17, 2026

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit India soon. This trip is part of a bigger plan to boost trade between the two countries. The visit is scheduled for early March, with Carney likely spending March 1-2 in New Delhi. Carney's visit comes at a time when Canada is looking to expand it

crime

School Shooting in Thailand Ends with Hostages Freed

February 11, 2026

A young man, 18 years old, burst into a school in Hat Yai district of Songkhla Province with a firearm. He started shooting, forcing the staff and students to surrender. Police quickly moved in and stopped him before he could do more harm. The authorities released all the people who were held hostag

sports

Farid Basharat: From Refugee Camp to UFC Ring

February 7, 2026

Farid Basharat, now 28, grew up in a world torn apart by war. Born in Afghanistan’s Paktia province in 1997, his family fled the civil conflict and first found shelter in Pakistan. Later they moved to England, where Farid spent his childhood among other refugees. He began training in Taekwondo at a

weather

Storm Marta Leaves Spanish Farms Flooded and Farmers in Trouble

February 7, 2026

The rain keeps coming. Winds blow hard. Fields are under water. Farmers in southern Spain say they have lost many hectares of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower. The damage is worth millions of euros. They want help from the government. The storm, named Marta, is part of a long line of bad weather.