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(Olympics) Ex-bobsleigh medalist Won Yun-jong elected to IOC Athletes’ Commission | Yonhap News Agency

Won Yun-jong, South Korea's 2018 Olympic bobsleigh silver medalist, topped the voting for the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission Thursday. He becomes the third South Korean and first Winter Olympian elected to the group.

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Conflicts & Security

Pakistan summons an Afghan diplomat after a suicide attack kills 11 soldiers

Pakistan summoned a senior Afghan diplomat Wednesday to protest a suicide bombing that killed 11 soldiers and a girl near the Afghan border. The attack took place Monday in the northwestern Bajaur district, which officials blame on insurgents based in Afghanistan.

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Markets

Small caps to watch: Earnings from MTY Food Group, Organigram’s German acquisition and more

Canada's S&P/TSX Small Cap Index climbed 64 percent over the past 52 weeks through Thursday's close, reaching a record 1,413.69 on Jan. 29. MTY Food Group reported fourth-quarter revenue that topped estimates and swung to a profit, driving potential activity in its shares.

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US Politics

Republicans are ignoring Trump and holding out hope for a second megabill

A group of House and Senate Republicans is pushing for a second budget reconciliation bill to enact conservative priorities before the 2026 midterms, even as former President Donald Trump expresses skepticism and GOP leaders question the votes. The effort persists through the Republican Study Committee and key lawmakers like Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.

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Africa

All but one category of contact crimes record declines in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal recorded declines in nearly every category of contact crimes during the third quarter of South Africa's 2025/26 financial year, except for sexual offences which rose. Murder cases in the province fell 7.5 percent, a drop of about 5,000 incidents from the previous year.

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Discovery

UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18

Nearly 850 high school students from Western New York head to the University at Buffalo's North Campus on March 18 for the 33rd annual Science Exploration Day. The event packs workshops, lab tours and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across campus sites.

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US Politics

Milwaukee Woman’s Mental Health Crisis Highlights Systemic Failures in Crisis Response

A Milwaukee woman's mental health episode turned into a legal ordeal that exposed flaws in how police, hospitals, and the courts handle mental health crises, according to her account and medical records.

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Europe

Far-right March in Lyon Sparks Anti-Racist Protests in Paris Over Police Violence

A far-right demonstration in Lyon, France, featuring Nazi salutes and racist chants, sparked a counter-protest in Paris as thousands gathered in solidarity with El Hacen Diarra, a migrant worker who died after a violent police arrest.

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US Politics

Man Shot at Mar-a-Lago Had No Interest in Politics or Guns, Family Says

The 21-year-old man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago was not interested in politics or guns, his cousin said, contradicting the high-profile nature of the incident.

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US Politics

Edinburgh Schools Phone Consultation Enters Final Week as Rollout Looms

Edinburgh's consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools enters its final week, with officials urging widespread participation before potential policy implementation.

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Corporate

American Airlines Inspects Boeing 737 MAX 8 After Bullet Damage in Colombia

American Airlines is conducting a full inspection of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that was found with bullet holes after landing in Miami, following a suspected attack in Colombia.

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US Politics

ADC Faced Setbacks, Arrests, and Internal Strains as 2027 Race Intensifies

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing mounting challenges as it prepares for the 2027 general elections, including electoral setbacks, legal troubles, and internal discord that could shape its future as an opposition force.

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US Politics

Cincy Precinct Project Aims to Push Local Democrats Leftward

A grassroots initiative called the Cincy Precinct Project has launched a campaign to reshape the Hamilton County Democratic Party, aiming to shift its priorities further to the left amid national political tensions.

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Unternehmen

Trauerfeier für Conor Quinn, Vater von vier Kindern

Conor Quinn, ein 31-jähriger Vater von vier Kindern, der bei einem schweren Verkehrsunfall auf der Moy Road außerhalb von Armagh ums Leben kam, wird am Mittwoch beerdigt.

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Corporativo

Se anuncian detalles del funeral del trágico padre de cuatro hijos de Moy Road

Se han confirmado los arreglos funerarios para Conor Quinn, un padre de cuatro hijos de 31 años que murió en un accidente de tráfico mortal en la carretera de Moy, fuera de Armagh.

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