Новости за 25.02.2024

Israeli troops and Palestinian gunmen clashed throughout the Gaza Strip over the weekend, as mediators picked up the pace of talks on a possible ceasefire to free hostages held by Hamas and bring a measure of Ramadan respite to the battered enclave.

Dogged by low approval ratings and concerns about his age, health and mental acuity, U.S. President Joe Biden continues to face concerns from some Democrats about his electability for a second term in office. Could he be replaced? It's highly unlikely, say political observers.

Oppenheimer continued to steamroll through Hollywood's awards season on Saturday, winning the top prize, for outstanding cast, along with awards for Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr., at the 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards.

A Halifax lawyer who has played a pivotal behind-the-scenes role in the careers of musicians such as Sloan, Feist, The Rankin Family and Alvvays will be front and centre at next month's Juno Awards in Halifax when he receives a special achievement award.

In speaking with community organizations, CBC News found that Canada's drug crisis is affecting a largely unchecked population of users – newcomers – and we don't even know how severe the issue is. Now, experts are calling not only for better data collection, but also more attention to the realities that lead newcomers to use drugs, and culturally-specific care that could help them escape it.

Hilary Duff enjoys the experience of a proper, cold wintry Ottawa. Only this year, it didn’t materialize.

Most of us assume that our memories get worse as we grow older, but it’s not as simple as that. Experts say that certain kinds of memories become harder to remember as we age, but the ability to retain memories remains intact — especially when people take steps to keep their brains and bodies healthy.

Cuba lies more than 100 kilometres from the nearest slice of the continental United States, but it has managed to keep a close eye on what Uncle Sam is up to for a very long time.

Prince William's call this week to end the fighting in Gaza, along with plans to build housing for homeless people on his estate in southwestern England, may offer insight into how he is defining himself in the role of Prince of Wales and heir to the throne.

Book publishers and industry watchers are taking note of the romantasy subgenre’s enormous popularity among young female readers — author Sarah J. Maas alone has sold 40 million copies — and the power of #BookTok to elevate both its well-known, traditionally published writers, and self-published indie authors alike.

The ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are causing concerns in Britain over potential tea shortages.

The union representing crane operators in B.C. is asking for stricter safety regulations after a Vancouver construction worker was killed when a crane's load fell on her.

Rachel Homan booked an express ticket to the Canadian women's curling championship final with a 6-4 win in extra ends over Jennifer Jones in a playoff game Saturday night in Calgary.