Tag: World
Associate of Frenchman on trial for mass rape admits to copycat abuse
Jean-Pierre Marechal, 63, told the French courtroom that Dominique Pélicot supplied the tranquilizers and acted as a mentor to him.
Canada, allies lay new Iranian sanctions 2 years after Mahsa Amini death
Included in Wednesday's sanctions are a dozen officials accused of killing and detaining protestors, suppressing protests in 2019 and 2022 and arresting journalists.
‘Canada does not view China as an adversary,’ ambassador says
Jennifer May said Canada no longer faces the green light of "business as usual" with China, but it's also past what she called the red-light scenario of 2018.
Arrests in Canada part of global takedown of criminal messaging app: police
Australian police arrested 38 suspects in raids across four states in recent days while law enforcement agencies were also making arrests in Canada, Sweden, Ireland and Italy.
Canada abstains from UN motion calling on Israel to end presence of Gaza, West Bank
The resolution is based on a July ruling by the International Court of Justice, which condemned Israel’s rule over lands it captured in 1967 by force.
Kate Middleton marks quiet return to work following cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales marked her return to work with a meeting for a cause near and dear to her heart.
Exploding Hezbollah pagers used in attack allegedly made by Hungarian company
Pagers used by the militant group Hezbollah exploded near-simultaneously a day earlier in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least 12 people.
Goa’s Venomous Snake Rescuers Tackle Growing Challenges
Efforts to manage and relocate venomous snakes in Goa have intensified as wildlife activists Benhail Antao and Louise Remedios tackle a surge in snake-related incidents. Their work is critical amid growing concerns over human-snake conflicts exacerbated b...
Airlines Halt Flights to Israel and Lebanon Amid Tensions
Air France-KLM and Deutsche Lufthansa AG have temporarily suspended flights to Israel and Lebanon due to escalating regional tensions. This move by major European carriers highlights the growing concerns over passenger safety amidst ongoing geopolitical u...
A day after trail-blazing ballerina dies at 29, her mother dies too
Michaela Mabinty DePrince was a soloist for the Boston Ballet and was considered one of the most prominent Black ballet dancers in the world.
‘I am a rapist’: French man admits to drugging wife, inviting dozens to rape her
'Today I maintain that, along with the other men here, I am a rapist,' Dominique Pélicot testified.
Mass pager explosions injure dozens of Hezbollah members: officials
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah previously warned the group’s members not to carry cellphones, saying that they could be used by Israel to carry out targeted strikes.
Meta bans RT, other Russian state media outlets over ‘foreign interference’
Meta said it's banning Russia state media organization from its social media platforms, alleging that the outlets used deceptive tactics to amplify Moscow's propaganda.
London hospitals set to trial drone deliveries for blood samples
A groundbreaking trial in London is about to reshape how blood samples are transported between hospitals, using drones to streamline the process. The six-month project, a collaboration between the National Health Service (NHS), drone service provider Apia...
MongoDB, AICTE Collaboration to Upskill 500,000 Students in India
MongoDB has taken a significant step to bridge the gap in technical education across India by partnering with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This collaboration aims to provide 500,000 students with advanced skills in cutting-edge t...