World champion skydiver plummets to his death after parachute fails – National

by South Asian Star | Feb 12, 2026 | World

A world champion winged suit skydiver has died after his parachute failed to deploy during a jump in the south of France. Pierre Wolnik, 37, a two-time French freefly world champion, died after jumping from a helicopter in a wingsuit in the Mont Blanc massif region on...

Syria’s leader targeted for assassination often, UN report says, as U.S. hands over military base

by South Asian Star | Feb 12, 2026 | World

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Syrian government forces have taken control of a...

Vladyslav Heraskevych exits Olympics with dream unfulfilled, but principles intact

by South Asian Star | Feb 12, 2026 | Sports

Listen to this articleEstimated 6 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Veteran sportswriter Richard Deitsch takes an...

Ontario police officer cleared in shooting death of First Nation man in makeshift courtroom

by South Asian Star | Feb 12, 2026 | National

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.WARNING: This story contains disturbing...

Prime Minister Carney to attend vigil in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., on Friday

by South Asian Star | Feb 12, 2026 | Local

Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to...