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• Advance Polls for Alberta Referendum to Start Tuesday

  11-10-2026 23:41 via article.wn.com
  Advance voting in Alberta’s 10-question referendum begins Tuesday, Oct. 13, ahead of referendum day on...
  
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• WHO experts recommend HPV vaccine for girls aged between four and over

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  The World Health Organization's vaccine experts recommended that countries consider routine vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) in girls as young as four, provided it helps improve lagging vaccine coverage. Some 165 countries have introduced the HPV vaccine, said Anthony Scott, who chairs the WHO's Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE)....
  
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• While Trump Floats a Kim Meeting, North Korea Flaunts Its U.S.-Range Missiles

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Kim Jong Un took his family to a new military museum, where drones and missiles underscore a push to advance his military. ......
  
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• What to cut back and what to leave standing in your garden's fall cleanup

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Fall is garden cleanup time, but that doesn’t mean you should turn your property into a barren wasteland. Leaving certain perennials standing over winter can be beneficial. Others, however, need to go. Similarly, some shrubs should be pruned as they wind down, while cutting others back now could adversely affect their performance next year. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kA
  
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• TCL Asset Group Inc. to Manage the Sale of Assets from the StormFisher Varennes, Quebec ...

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Sale Features Multi-Million Dollar Offering of Unused Waste Crushing, Processing and Biomass Shredding Lines, Drying System as well as New MRO, Stores and Spares (2022-2024) VARENNES, QC, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL Asset Group Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract to manage the sale of surplus assets from the acquired Recyclage Carbone Varennes Waste/Biomass site. The site will be developed into North America's first large-scale low-carbon methanol production f
  
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• South Korea Reveals Intelligence Sharing Hurdles With US

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Seoul has been experiencing issues regarding intelligence cooperation with Washington, the South Korean ambassador to...
  
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• Saudi-led coalition struck oil facilities west of Yemen\u2019s capital, Houthi-run broadcaster says

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  CAIRO (AP) — A coalition of forces in Yemen led by Saudi Arabia carried out new airstrikes Tuesday on the Houthi rebel-held Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Houthi-run broadcaster Al Masirah and residents said. The strikes marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis and came shortly after a coalition spokesman urged residents to evacuate the area for their safety. Witnesses in Sanaa reported hearing explosions. It was not immediately clear which facilities were hit. × Th
  
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• Saudi Arabia Extends Riyadh Airport Closure After Deadly Houthi Strikes

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of its second-busiest airport after Houthi attacks on the facility over the...
  
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• Red Cross calls for urgent de-escalation in West Asia

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Civilians are paying an unacceptable price as a result of military operations in the Middle East, said Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross. ......
  
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• Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage". ......
  
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• Police Issue Public Warning After Repeat Child Sex Offender Released in Southern Ontario

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  A southern Ontario police department has issued an alert about the release of a high-risk sex offender with a history...
  
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• Pakistan train derailment kills four | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  MULTAN: At least four...
  
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• One in ‘cardiac arrest’, 7 hurt in S Korea stabbing | Kuwait Times Newspaper

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  SEOUL: A man wearing an...
  
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• New Global Guide Examines International Relocation and Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2026 /CNW/ -- A new book, International Relocation and Tax Planning for High-Net-Worth Individuals: A Legal and Lifestyle Guide for Clients and Their Advisors, provides a practical framework for individuals, families, family offices and professional advisors considering or advising on international relocation. Jack Bernstein, senior tax partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, served as editor and Canadian country author for the publication. Published by Wolters Kluwer and developed w
  
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• MI5 chief says Iran targeting military sites, suspected plot at RAF Fairford 'not unique'

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Ken McCallum, who leads the UK's domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country's Islamic authorities ......
  
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• Houthis report two killed in strike on oil company, blaming Saudi Arabia

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Yemen's ⁠Houthi-run health ministry said two people were killed ‌when ⁠an oil company in the Red Sea province of ‌Hodeidah was ⁠attacked, ‌blaming Saudi Arabia for ⁠the strike. There ‌was no immediate Saudi confirmation. Houthi media earlier reported that Saudi Arabia struck an oil facility near Sanaa, after the Saudi-led coalition ordered civilians to evacuate the site. An AFP correspondent in Sanaa reported hearing an explosion, while a breaking news
  
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• Foreign journalists face Israel entry hurdles ahead of elections

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Foreign journalists whose reporting is deemed unfavourable to Israel are facing difficulties entering the country ahead of its upcoming national elections, with reporters subjected to questioning, detention and entry restrictions. Award-winning British journalist Secunder Kermani was briefly detained and initially denied entry after arriving to cover the elections, amid growing concerns over restrictions on international media reporting. Kermani, a foreign correspondent for Channel 4 News, share
  
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• Drone Attacks on Ships Sailing Near NATO Waters Present Fresh Test for the Alliance

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  European leaders, who have accused Russia of brazen assaults on their soil, contend with strikes on ships skirting their waters. ......
  
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• Burnham links airbase incident to Iran amid complex US relations

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham attributed recent threats to an RAF base in Gloucestershire to Iran on Monday, but this may cause further problems for him in future. Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, which hosted long range bombers for the United States, including B1 and B52 bombers, on 27 September, after the police received a call concerning suspicious activity in the area. The men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, and on suspicion of preparing an act of t
  
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• Bombardier to Highlight Its Industry-Leading Aircraft, Top-Ranked Customer Services and ...

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Bombardier Global 8000, Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 aircraft will be showcased on static displayBombardier will spotlight its industry-leading customer support, recognized with the No. 1 ranking in AIN’s Product Support Survey for the third consecutive year and in Professional Pilot’s Corporate Aircraft Product Support Survey for the second consecutive yearBombardier will host an exclusive Pilot Talk with John Travolta at its static display on October 20, offering insights from h
  
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• AP Trending SummaryBrief at 11:21 a.m. EDT

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into artificial intelligence Grocery store chain Kroger says it will lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it ramps up its use of artificial intelligence to streamline operations. In a memo to Kroger employees on Monday, CEO Greg Foran said the company needs to take advantage of recent advances in technology. Kroger last month outlined its AI strategy with the goal of improving the customer experience a
  
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• 11 missing after two ships struck off Bulgaria in latest Black Sea attack

  13-10-2026 19:28 via article.wn.com
  Eleven people were reported missing after two merchant ships were struck off the Bulgarian coast in the latest sign of increasing spillover from the Ukraine war in the Black Sea. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev summoned the Russian ambassador after drones struck a Ukrainian-owned cargo ship, while another vessel was also hit and sank further north off the coast of the NATO and EU member. Black Sea shipping has been hit by growing fallout from the Ukraine-Russia war in recent months. Mr Rade
  
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• Zelenskyy says Ukraine received no intelligence from partners about missiles headed to Kyiv

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  The attack on Kyiv was part of Russia’s intensified aerial assaults....
  
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• Wife orders Fudgie the Whale cake with birthday message for husband, gets very literal result

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  A woman in New York City ordered a birthday cake for their husband that ended up being a whale of a fail. On Oct. 3, casting agent Chelsi Kern posted a Thread about the experience that went viral, with over 9.9 million views and 54,800 likes. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE In the post, Kern (who uses they/she pronouns) described the hilarious result of a Fudgie the Whale cake order from Carvel for their partner, Matthew Bennett. “What I asked them to write on my h
  
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• What to know about France\u2019s high school student protests

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  It’s the latest challenge to Emmanuel Macron’s presidency in a country beset by crises....
  
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• Visitors witness a man being thrown to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster ...

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  AUSTELL, Ga. (AP) — Visitors at Six Flags near Atlanta described watching a man being tossed from a roller coaster and falling to his death, causing the theme park operator to temporarily close nine similar roller coasters nationwide. Several others were injured in the incident Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia. Officials have not released any information about the man who died or the conditions of the others. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in lawsuit seeking records on Elon Musk’s DOGE

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. Supreme Court, siding...
  
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• UN lauds India's push against child marriage, backs girl child rights

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  UN lauds India's push against child marriage, backs girl child rights ......
  
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• \u2018My president\u2026 sorry, my husband\u2019: Trump\u2019s new press secretary Katie Zacharia\u2019s awkward debut

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  White House press secretary Katie Zacharia\u2019s first White House press briefing lasted just 14 minutes....
  
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• Trump vs. Red States: AI Infrastructure Fuels Political Clash Ahead of Midterms

  13-10-2026 19:05 via article.wn.com
  The construction of data centers has emerged as a pivotal institutional and political issue ahead of the 2026 U. S. midterm elections, creating a distinct friction between the administration of President Donald Trump and...
  
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