Russian-linked ships are suspected of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Some say it may be just the beginning

Nations on the Baltic Sea, along with NATO, have stepped up security after a third incident of suspected sabotage to underwater infrastructure in a month.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/baltic-sea-ships-sabotage-1.7425968?cmp=rss

Powerful winds fan wildfire in Los Angeles

Firefighters worked to contain a fast-moving wildfire in the Los Angeles hillsides dotted with celebrity homes as a windstorm hit Southern California on Tuesday, fanning the blaze. Traffic out of the area was jammed as residents tried to flee, and forecasters warned the worst may be yet to come with the windstorm predicted to last for days.

source https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.6607028?cmp=rss

The wave of gang violence in Haiti killed thousands last year, UN says

More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year as a UN-backed mission led by Kenya struggled to contain rampant gang violence, officials said Tuesday.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/haiti-gang-violence-5600-1.7425039?cmp=rss

Biden issues ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. waters

President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/biden-issues-ban-on-offshore-oil-and-gas-drilling-in-most-u-s-waters-1.7424857?cmp=rss

Israel says no foreign courts have warrants issued against reservists

Israel said on Tuesday pressure groups were pushing foreign courts to take action against Israelis over alleged war crimes in Gaza but described the actions as "propaganda activity" and said no warrants had been issued.

source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-soldiers-foreign-courts-warrants-1.7424953?cmp=rss