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EU chief sets out her vision for Europe's future in a key speech watched by Canada's Mark Carney

Sep 16, 2026 - World

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday set out her priorities for the European Union in the next year, including closer ties with Canada, protection for children online, climate change and Russia's war on Ukraine.

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Buenos Aires steakhouse tops Tripadvisor's 2026 best restaurants list

Sep 16, 2026 - World

Fogon Asado, an intimate Buenos Aires steakhouse built around a communal bar and an open-fire grill, has been named the world's best fine-dining restaurant for the second consecutive year in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants. Two restaurants from the U.S. also made the list.

Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments

Sep 16, 2026 - World

A building housing displaced Palestinian families collapsed in Gaza City on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, and Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a drone headed toward the holy city of Mecca.

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What to know about the deaths of 8 women in South Africa that have sparked fear and anger

Sep 16, 2026 - World

South African police have discovered the bodies of eight women in the Kempton Park area, east of Johannesburg, over the past two months

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague

Sep 16, 2026 - World

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in over a year Wednesday as he attended a hearing at the International Criminal Court, where he's facing charges of crimes against humanity.