Russia's best and brightest have left in their thousands following the country's invasion of Ukraine. Euronews' Monica Pinna investigates the reasons behind this brain drain.

The Toronto Transit Commission is denying any responsibility for injuries to a woman pushed onto the subway tracks at Bloor-Yonge station in April, instead laying blame on the woman charged with pushing her — and the victim herself. In a statement of defence filed last week in response the $1 million lawsuit launched by plaintiff Shamsa Al-Balushi, the TTC called for the proceedings to be dismissed, saying that is not liable for any damages. In its statement, the TTC argues that Al-Balushi "fail

Three people were killed Wednesday after at least a dozen vehicles collided in different spots along heavily-traveled Interstate 30 in southwestern Arkansas, state police officials said. (June 9)

The Higgs government is now asking the Energy and Utilities Board for a lifeline as it faces continuing political pressure to do more about the rising price of gasoline. Energy Minister Mike Holland says his department has contacted the arm's-length provincial regulator to seek "advice … suggestions or recommendations" about how to soften the impact on consumers. "It's information they can give us," Holland said. "They can give us information about global trends. They can give recommendations, a

At a cracked, old concrete foundation called "the slab," skateboarders are flying up metal ramps, sliding across rails and trying new tricks. It's a busy spot in Esgenoôpetitj First Nation overlooking the dark blue waters of Miramichi Bay. After a fire burned the reserve's band hall to the ground, skaters repurposed the remaining foundation into a place for their sport. Frank Johnson is one of a dozen skaters flying back and forth across the park. He started skateboarding here when he was 11. "I

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We're witnessing a global shift toward more plant-based eating, as consumers become more aware of the environmental consequences of our food system, concerned with animal welfare, or simply interested in the increasing number of plant-based options on grocery shelves. While reducing or eliminating meat (and/or eggs and dairy products) from our main meals is relatively simple, baking is seen more as a science — and most recipes default to butter, milk and eggs. Though baking does involve more pre

Premier Doug Ford will create a larger cabinet that better reflects Ontario's diversity and puts his own stamp on government more firmly than he did four years ago, according to Progressive Conservative insiders. Forming a cabinet will be job No. 1 for Ford in the wake of his re-election to a second term. With a larger crop of PC MPPs, most of whom have at least four years under their belts at Queen's Park, Ford has a wider range of options than he had in selecting his first cabinet in 2018. At

Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg and Catherine Zeta-Jones were flying high at the premiere of movie "The Terminal" in Los Angeles. (June 9)

It's day three of the University of Regina's 2022 spring convocation, and Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer is among the people being celebrated on Friday. Starting on Wednesday, 2,491 graduates have been receiving 2,673 degrees, certificates and diplomas, according to the university. "It is a very rewarding and fulfilling experience to see these students – many of whom have spent the last four or more years with us – cross the stage to receive their parchments and become graduates and

New Brunswick's official languages commissioner says she's "greatly disappointed" by Premier Blaine Higgs's silence on the review of the Official Languages Act. Shirley MacLean called the lack of progress on the file "a setback for language rights," in a statement issued Friday, the last day of the spring sitting of the legislature. Higgs countered that MacLean may have assumed he'd respond to the review by the end of the spring session, but contends he was clear it would be by the end of June.

WARNING: This video contains graphic details. A fourth-grade survivor of the shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, was among the survivors and parents of victims who delivered testimony before the U.S. Congress, demanding action on gun control.

Acclaimed Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg talks about why he couldn’t make his latest movie in Toronto, getting shut down by Netflix, the death of cinemas, and that one time he almost directed a Star Wars movie.

An oral history research project will focus on what life used to be like on P.E.I. for people of colour. A summer student working with the group BIPOC USHR — which stands for Black, Indigenous and People of Colour United for Strength, Home, Relationship — will record interviews with elders to ensure their stories are never lost or forgotten. Sobia Ali-Faisal, executive director of BIPOC USHR, said it's important to preserve these stories for future generations. "A lot of people, they're getting

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A small claims court in Bridgewater, N.S., has awarded a renter $3,744.02 in damages and compensation after her landlord cut off water and began demolition work while she was still living in a two-bedroom unit in the building. Some other tenants had already left the four-unit building. CBC is not naming the tenant to protect the privacy of her 10-year-old daughter. The tenant's lawyer said her client is pleased with the outcome. "She is good, I think she was relieved," Tammy Wohler, a managing l

U.S. stocks ended down sharply on Friday and posted their biggest weekly percentage declines since January as a steeper-than-expected rise in U.S. consumer prices in May fueled investor worries about more aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Tech and growth stocks, whose valuations rely more heavily on future cash flows, led the decline. Microsoft Corp and Apple Inc were among the biggest weights on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Toronto police have identified the victim of a shooting in Scarborough on Wednesday night as Javonte Daley, 24. The shooting took place near Lawrence Avenue East and Mossbank Drive around 8 p.m. Police arrived to find Daley behind a plaza with life-threatening injuries. He died at the scene. Toronto police's homicide squad continues to investigate and is trying to locate multiple suspects they believe are involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

The superintendent of the Texas school district where 19 students and two teachers were fatally shot says the district will hire more police officers in the fall (June 9)

Tony Award host and theater veteran Ariana DeBose says this year's telecast will spread its arms wider to celebrate both Broadway's stars and the unsung heroes who kept shows open during the pandemic restart. (June 9)

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership chair Ian Brodie says he doesn't see any scenario in which the race could be delayed, even as party faithful fret over the long wait to certify memberships. Brodie says candidates signed up "many, many new members" before last Friday's deadline and party staff are working to get voter lists to the campaigns. Speaking on the Curse of Politics podcast Tuesday, former Milton MP Lisa Raitt says the party is six to eight weeks behind confirming memberships, and she wo