Brazil Orders House Arrest for Bolsonaro Coup Accomplices
A Brazilian court has ordered house arrest for key accomplices of former President Jair Bolsonaro in an alleged coup plot. Get the latest details on this major political development.
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Bolsonaro Ally Arrested in Paraguay After Fleeing Brazil
A key ally of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been captured in Paraguay after fleeing a coup conviction. Details on the arrest and its political implications.
Jair Bolsonaro Backs Son Flavio for 2026 Brazil Presidency
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, while hospitalized, endorsed his son Flavio for the 2026 presidential election. The move, made from a medical facility where he is under police guard, signals a new phase in the country's political battles. Read
YouTuber arrested in Brazil for child sexual exploitation
Floyd Wallace Jr., a U.S. YouTuber, was arrested in São Paulo for allegedly exploiting underage girls. Police seized hidden cameras and electronic devices. Read the full investigation.
Bolsonaro has double hernia surgery
Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro recovers from a double hernia operation on Christmas Day. Get the latest details on his health and ongoing legal situation.
Imprisoned Bolsonaro Hospitalized for Hernia Surgery
Brazil's imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro was temporarily released for hernia surgery in Brasilia. Details on his health, security, and political fallout.
Canadian Coffee Prices Jump More Than 25% in a Year
Statistics Canada reports coffee prices have soared, with ground coffee up 35.2%. Climate issues in Brazil and Vietnam, plus rising Asian demand, are key factors. Read more.
Lula: Venezuela Conflict Would Be Humanitarian Catastrophe
Brazil's President Lula da Silva issues a stark warning against military intervention in Venezuela, highlighting the risk of a massive humanitarian disaster. Read his full statement.
Flavio Bolsonaro stripped of congressional seat in Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has been removed from his seat in Congress. The move follows his father's arrest and 27-year sentence for leading a coup attempt.
Brazil, Mexico Seek to Defuse U.S.-Venezuela Crisis
Brazilian and Mexican leaders are engaging in urgent diplomacy to prevent escalation between the U.S. and Venezuela. Read the latest on this developing international crisis.
Brazil Senate Passes Bill That Could Reduce Bolsonaro Sentence
Brazil's Senate has passed a controversial bill that could significantly reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. The move sparks debate on justice and political influence.
Man convicted in Brossard murders seeks release during review
Daniel Jolivet, who has served 33 years for four murders, will learn Friday if he can be released on bail while the federal government investigates his case for a potential wrongful conviction.
G7 Ministers Condemn Hong Kong Activist Jimmy Lai Conviction
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations, including Canada, have issued a strong condemnation of the conviction of Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai. Read the full statement and international reaction.
B.C. practitioner granted bail while appealing sex assault convictions
A Vancouver-area 'vaginal rejuvenation' practitioner, convicted of sexual assault, has been granted bail pending his appeal. Learn the details of the case and its implications.
Tesla driver convicted of 196 km/h impaired driving awaits bail
An Ontario man convicted of impaired driving after reaching 196 km/h in a Tesla awaits a bail decision pending his appeal. Get the latest details on this high-speed case.
B.C. spa owner released on bail pending appeal
The B.C. Court of Appeal has granted interim release to a medical aesthetics spa owner convicted of seven sexual assaults. He will be under 24-hour house arrest while appealing his 11-year sentence.
Parole board approves escorted absences for child killer
The Parole Board of Canada has granted escorted temporary absences to Elaine Campione, convicted of drowning her two young daughters in Barrie in 2006. Read the latest on this controversial decision.
Brian Walshe Found Guilty of Murdering, Dismembering Wife
Brian Walshe convicted of first-degree murder for killing and dismembering his wife, Ana, in 2023. The case relied on a digital trail of disturbing searches and evidence.
Brazilian Women Protest Gender-Based Violence After Shocking Cases
Thousands of demonstrators marched in São Paulo and across Brazil on December 7, 2025, demanding action against femicide and gender-based violence following a series of high-profile cases.
Benin President Talon condemns foiled coup attempt
Benin's President Patrice Talon addresses a failed coup attempt, stating the perpetrators are fleeing. The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in the West African nation.
Benin Coup Attempt Foiled, Gunfire in Cotonou
Benin's interior minister declares a military coup attempt has been thwarted. Gunshots reported in Cotonou as regional bloc ECOWAS condemns the move. Get the latest details.
Benin's government foils coup attempt, minister says
Benin's interior minister announced security forces have thwarted a coup attempt. Details are emerging about the foiled plot against the West African nation's government.
Bolsonaro Taps Son Flavio as Political Heir
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro designates his son Flavio as his political successor. Explore the implications for Brazil's political landscape and the Bolsonaro dynasty's future.
Supreme Court restores woman's attempted murder conviction
The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated a woman's conviction for the attempted murder of her mother. The ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, overturns a previous appeal court decision. Read the full details of this significant legal reversal.
Clown mask, chainsaw attacker convicted in New York
A man has been convicted for a terrifying incident involving a clown mask and a chainsaw in a Cohoes, New York neighbourhood. Read the full details of the disturbing case.
Daily Show Rips Trump's Explanation for Drug Trafficker Pardon
Josh Johnson of The Daily Show dissected Donald Trump's confusing justification for pardoning ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine. Watch the full segment.
Sugar Steadies on Brazil's Potential Ethanol Shift
Raw sugar futures hold steady amid a tug-of-war between rising Indian output and the prospect of Brazilian mills diverting more sugarcane to ethanol. Analysts say prices must rise to make sugar profitable again.
Trump's Cocaine Trafficker Pardon Sparks GOP Criticism
President Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine, draws sharp rebuke from Republican senators and raises constitutional questions.
Feds seek to toss lawsuit by wrongly accused Manitoba man
The Attorney General of Canada is asking a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a Manitoba man wrongly accused of child sex crimes. Get the latest on this legal battle.
GoldHaven Drills 8 Holes at Copeçal, 9th Underway
GoldHaven Resources Corp. has completed eight diamond drill holes at its Copeçal Gold Project in Brazil, with a ninth hole now underway to follow up a promising sulphide intersection. Read the latest on this exploration campaign.
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