Insults, lawsuits and jail threats muddy South Korea's 'Squid Game' presidential election

The race between South Korea's two leading presidential candidates has seen unprecedented levels of toxic rhetoric, mudslinging and lawsuits.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/south-korea-presidential-election-1.6375098?cmp=rss

Abandoned shopping mall offers sanctuary, friendship for Ukrainian refugees amid the fear

Food, shelter and essential supplies are available at a former shopping centre for refugees pouring into Poland since their country was invaded by Russia on Feb. 24. Some 964,000 people have crossed from Ukraine into Poland since that day.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukrainian-refugees-journey-border-1.6374935?cmp=rss

Federal government urges Canadians not to travel to Russia — and to leave if possible

The Canadian government is warning citizens not to travel to Russia for any reason, and to leave the country if they are able.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-do-not-travel-russia-1.6374495?cmp=rss

Russian shelling of Ukrainian cities continues for 11th day

More than 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine have crossed into neighbouring countries since Russia invaded, according to the United Nations.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russian-shelling-of-ukrainian-cities-continues-for-11th-day-1.6366712?cmp=rss

An 11th day of conflict and life upended in Ukraine

More than 1.5 million refugees from Ukraine have crossed into neighbouring countries since Russia invaded, according to the United Nations.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/an-11th-day-of-conflict-and-life-upended-in-ukraine-1.6366712?cmp=rss

U.S. in 'very active' talks with allies on banning Russian energy imports, Blinken says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States and its allies are having a "very active discussion" about banning the import of Russian oil and natural gas in the latest escalation of their sanctions in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-ukraine-sanctions-1.6374747?cmp=rss

Prince Charles condemns 'terrible' Russian aggression as royals stand with Ukraine

When Prince Charles condemned the "brutal" aggression of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it might have seemed like a senior royal was wading into geopolitical territory they try to avoid, but there is precedent for the words of Queen Elizabeth's heir, who has been known to speak more freely and controversially on such issues than his mother.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-invasion-royal-support-queen-recovers-covid-1.6372972?cmp=rss