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Canadian accused of spying sentenced to 11 years in prison in China

Canadian entrepreneur Michael Spavor was sentenced to 11 years in prison by a Chinese court in a case linked to Beijing's pressure campaign against the Canadian government over the arrest of a Huawei executive.

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New Zealand navy personnel welcome colleagues aboard warship with powerful haka

Royal New Zealand Navy sailors were welcomed with a haka as they joined colleagues on the HMNZS Te Mana ship in Canada on Monday, August 9.

China

Chinese court upholds death sentence for Canadian drug convict

A Chinese court on Tuesday rejected a Canadian drug convict's appeal of a death sentence, in what appeared to be an effort to step up pressure on Canada to release a detained executive of tech giant Huawei.

Green News

Why America’s record-breaking night temperatures are so concerning

As North America experiences one of its hottest summers to date, we take a look at what this means for climate change.

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Canada

Queen Victoria, Elizabeth II statues defaced during Canada Day protest

It follows the discovery of the remains of hundreds of children at former schools for indigenous children.

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Record heatwave linked to deaths in western Canada and US Northwest

The heat wave is caused by what meteorologists describe as a dome of high pressure and worsened by human-caused climate change, which is making such extreme weather events more likely and more intense.

Canada

Hundreds unmarked graves found at another indigenous school in Canada

Last month the remains of 215 children, some as young as 3 years old, were found buried on the site of what was once Canada’s largest Indigenous residential school near Kamloops, British Columbia.

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Watch: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse visible in Europe's skies

A "ring of fire" will be partially visible in many parts of Europe as the first solar eclipse of the year lights up the sky.

Canada

Four Muslim family members killed in 'deliberate' attack in Canada

Police say four members of a Canadian Muslim family were killed after the driver of a pick-up truck deliberately mounted the pavement in London on Sunday.

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Pope voices 'pain' over Canadian residence school deaths

Pope Francis expressed his pain over the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous students.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Canada

Remains of 215 children found at Canadian Indigenous school

The school was one of 139 such institutions set up in the country in the late 19th century in which First Nations, Métis and Inuit children were forcibly conscripted.

Green News

At 1.6 billion years old, this is the oldest water in the world

What could the discovery of the oldest water in the world tell us about life on other planets?

Destinations

Yukon is the perfect road trip for a break from society

Need a break from society? With more moose than people, Yukon is for you.

Belgium

EU lets US, Canada and Norway join its military mobility project

In a move suggesting President Biden is happier about closer military co-operation with the EU, the US will join a European Union military project.

Germany

Germany suspends use of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine for under-60s

Germany has paused the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under the age of 60 following concerns about rare blood clots.

Nature

Scientists say the Arctic could be lush and green in future

Historic evidence of plant life in the Arctic predicts a similar outcome in future if we don't stop climate change.

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Surveillance video released as Ontario police search for car thieves

Police in London, Ontario, are asking for help to track down two people involved in a car theft.

Living

Northern Lights Photographer of the Year showcases stunning phenomenon

The award aims to educate people about these natural light shows.

Canada

Canada's Ontario to go into province-wide lockdown after Christmas

Health officials in Canada's most populous province have criticised politicians for what they see as prioritising the economy by delaying the lockdown until December 26.