Tag: World
Global oil prices set for 4th weekly decline amid demand concerns
Oil prices remained on course for a fourth successive weekly decline as signs of weak growth in global fuel demand outweighed fears of supply disruption in the Middle East.
Crowd loudly boos convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde at Olympics
Calls to remove Steven Van de Velde from the Olympics have been loud, and the crowds at both of his matches so far have been similarly loud.
U.K. stabbings: PM to create police unit to crack down on violent clashes
The attack at a Taylor Swift-themed summer holiday dance class shocked a country where knife crime is a long-standing and vexing problem, though mass stabbings are rare.
Extensive prisoner swap coming, Turkey says amid reports of U.S.-Russia deal
A number of U.S. nationals are being held in Russian prisons, including jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.
Bank of England joins global easing cycle with 1st rate cut in 4 years
The bank said that by a 5-4 margin, its policymaking panel backed a quarter-point reduction in its main interest rate to five per cent, from the 16-year of 5.25 per cent.
Hamas military wing head was killed in July strike, Israel says
The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif, was killed in an airstrike in Gaza in July.
Ottawa warns Canadians in Lebanon there is no guaranteed evacuation
Global Affairs Canada says 21,399 Canadians have officially registered as being in Lebanon, though it expects many more are present in the country.
Accused mastermind of 9/11 terror attacks to plead guilty: Pentagon
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices in the attacks are expected to enter the pleas at the military commission at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as soon as next week.
U.K. stabbings: Violent protesters attack police as town mourns 3 dead girls
Hundreds of protesters threw bricks and set cars ablaze near the site of a horrific stabbing attack that claimed the lives of three girls just one day prior.
Dangerous fungus spreads at popular California music festival
California health officials are warning that thousands who attended a popular outdoor music festival may have been exposed to a dangerous and potentially deadly fungus.
Former BBC lead presenter pleads guilty in indecent child images case
The court heard that Edwards, 62, was involved in an online chat with an adult man on WhatsApp who sent him 377 sexual images, of which 41 were indecent images of children.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, militant group says
Hamas said Haniyeh was killed at his residence in Tehran in an Israeli airstrike after he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president.
Olympic triathlons held in Seine after uncertainty over water quality
The decision to go ahead with the swim for the triathlon competitions was a big deal for the city, Olympics organizers and the athletes.
What went wrong with the Titanic submersible? Hearing to start in September
A formal hearing that is a key piece of the Marine Board of Investigation's inquiry will begin in the middle of September in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike
The Israeli Defence Forces said in a statement on Tuesday it had carried out a targeted strike in Beirut against a Hezbollah commander.