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Hans Leo Cacdac  President Ferdinand Marcos named Hans Leo Cacdac as head of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) after serving as the agency’s officer-in-charge and undersecretary. In a letter signed by the President on Thursday, April 25, Cacdac was appointed as DMW’s chief after his designation as officer-in-charge of …

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments over a question that could affect whether former president Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.  Arguments on what’s an ‘official act,’ as well as a Nixon civil case, could …

Shanghai – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday on the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly” as he went on a charm offensive ahead of expected tough talks.  A day before meeting Beijing’s top brass to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade, Blinken’s …

Former hostage Aviva Siegel is imploring the government of Israel and others to get the remaining captives home from Gaza, including her husband, Keith.  Aviva Siegel was released after 51 days as a hostage but her husband remains in Gaza. She survived 51 days as a hostage. Hamas still has …

The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal.  Normand Morin has been sentenced to 3-and-a-half years in prison. The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three-and-a-half …

Women who have received threatening and abusive e-transfers from their former partners say Canadian banks need to step up and do more to prevent the misuse of their banking applications.  Former Australian banking exec says banks should make sure services aren’t weaponized by abusers. CBC News speaks to an Ontario …

Canada’s transportation regulator says it has made progress on addressing compensation claims against airlines since a new complaint resolution process was introduced last fall — but incoming complaints have pushed the backlog to a new high. Canadian Transportation Agency says backlog being driven by record number of incoming complaints. Canada’s …

A new study has found that more than half of global branded plastic pollution can be traced back to just 56 companies, led by The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo.  New study documents companies behind plastic waste across 5-year period. Just 56 companies fuelling bulk of plastic waste pollution, study suggests …

A police boat patrols along the river Seine near Pont Neuf at sunset, in Paris, on April 23, 2024. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)  PARIS—The Seine will play a starring role in this summer’s Paris Olympics, with the opening ceremony set to take place on the river, which will …

A CBC analysis found vacant buildings are at greater risk of catching fire, posing a danger to firefighters and threatening the city’s built heritage. Despite ongoing efforts by the city to force building owners to take better care of vacant properties, these buildings continue to be at risk. Vacant buildings …