Tag: World
Mystery balls of debris prompt closure of 9 beaches in Sydney, Australia
"There's something that's obviously leaking or dropping... floating out there and being tossed around," said the concerned mayor of Northern Beaches.
Kate Middleton says her cancer is in remission, thanks hospital staff
The Princess of Wales' announcement comes on the same day she visited with cancer patients at the same hospital where she was treated for cancer.
Russia forms emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread
An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday as an oil spill in the Kerch Strait from two storm-stricken tankers continues to spread.
Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
Ukraine’s forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk border region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday.
Non-European airlines should not fly in western Russia airspace: EU
The warning was for third-country operators authorized by EASA, given that Russian airspace has been closed to European Union airlines.
Venezuela’s Maduro defies calls to step down, sworn in for 3rd term
Maduro was declared the winner of July's election by both Venezuela's electoral authority and top court, though detailed tallies confirming his victory have never been published.
Police search for missing sisters who vanished during night walk in Scotland
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen walking on a bridge in central Aberdeen in the early hours of Jan. 7.
‘Apocalyptic’: Winnipeggers experience impact of devastating California wildfires
A former Winnipegger who has been living in Los Angeles for the past three years said while he's safe from the disaster, it's hitting dangerously close to home.
Canadians visiting the U.K. now need to pay for a travel permit
Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom will now need to apply and pay for a travel permit — not a visa — before entering the country.
Rising cases of human metapneumovirus in China ‘not unusual’, WHO says
Rising cases of common respiratory illnesses in China and elsewhere around the Northern Hemisphere are within the range expected for winter, with no unusual outbreaks reported.
Greenland says despite Trump’s threats and son’s visit, they aren’t for sale
Donald Trump Jr. said his visit to Greenland was not politically motivated. Meanwhile, his father wouldn't rule out using force to take control of the territory.
Hamas stands by hostage release terms as Trump pushes for deal by Jan. 20
A Hamas official said Trump was rash to say 'all hell will break out' unless the remaining hostages being held in Gaza go free by his Jan. 20 inauguration.
Trump floats using ‘economic force’ to merge Canada and U.S., slams trade
Trump also said he wants NATO members to spend at least five per cent of their GDP on defence, more than double the current two-per cent target.
Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in Tibet, shakes Nepal
A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people in Tibet.
22-year-old tourist killed while bathing elephant at Thailand sanctuary
Experts said the elephant that killed Blanca García was likely stressed by the pressure of living and interacting with tourists.