Uganda says 9 more Ebola cases confirmed in Kampala, urges vigilance

Uganda has reported nine more Ebola cases in the capital Kampala, bringing the total number of known infections to 14 in the last two days, the health minister says.

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Ukraine cites success in downing drones as Kyiv and Moscow trade 'dirty bomb' accusations

Ukrainian authorities tried to dampen public fears over Russia's use of Iranian drones by claiming increasing success Monday in shooting them down, while the Kremlin's talk of a possible "dirty bomb" attack has added another worrying dimension as the war enters its ninth month.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/russia-invasion-ukraine-day-243-1.6627356?cmp=rss

Michigan teen pleads guilty to terrorism, other charges in deadly school shooting

A teenager pleaded guilty Monday to terrorism and first-degree murder in a Michigan school shooting that killed four students and put an extraordinary focus on the boy's home life and the alleged role of his parents in the tragedy.

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Coke's COP27 sponsorship doesn't go down well with green groups

Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co.'s sponsorship of the flagship UN climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted broader concerns about corporate lobbying and influence.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/coca-cola-cop27-sponsorship-1.6627056?cmp=rss

Rishi Sunak to become next British prime minister

Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of Britain's Conservative Party and will become the nation's next prime minister — the third this year.

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Climate protesters throw mashed potatoes at Monet painting

A Claude Monet painting was not damaged when climate protesters threw mashed potatoes at the artwork in a German museum on Sunday to protest fossil fuel extraction.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/monet-painting-climate-protest-potatoes-1.6627031?cmp=rss

Parkour athletes switch off Paris lights one by one

In Paris, young parkour athletes, whose sport involves running, swinging and vaulting in urban spaces, are using their skills in night-time escapades dubbed 'Lights Off' operations.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/parkour-paris-electricity-signs-climate-1.6627030?cmp=rss

Trump Organization goes on trial in New York, testing the concept of the impartial juror

When jury selection begins in the criminal trial of former U.S. president Donald Trump's company on Monday, prosecutors and the defence will likely be on alert for "stealth" jurors seeking to hide political biases in the hopes of being named to the panel, legal experts told Reuters.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-ny-trump-organization-trial-1.6627001?cmp=rss

Phillies reach World Series for 1st time since 2009, will face Astros

Bryce Harper slugged his fifth homer of the post-season, a two-run blast in the eighth inning that turned Citizens Bank Park into a madhouse, and the $330 million US slugger powered the Philadelphia Phillies past the San Diego Padres 4-3 on Sunday and into the World Series for the first the time since 2009.

source https://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/mlb-playoffs-roundup-oct-23-1.6626803?cmp=rss