Tag: World
Hurricane Helene triggers IV fluid shortage in U.S. Is Canada next?
Baxter International, which supplies 60 per cent of the U.S. IV fluid stock to hospitals, was forced to shut down operations in late September due to Hurricane Helene.
Canada adds $15M to Lebanon aid, will match up to $6M in donations
The federal government says the new money will help Canadian and international aid groups provide food, water, emergency health care and other assistance in Lebanon.
Alimentation Couche-Tard makes revised offer for 7-Eleven owner
The convenience store giant behind Circle K is not giving up its hope of taking over the Japanese owner of its international rival, 7-Eleven.
ANALYSIS: Trudeau, in quick trip to Asia, to focus on trade, security
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will become the first Canadian PM to visit Laos, where he'll participate in a summit for leaders of southeast Asian countries.
3 scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for breakthrough work on proteins
David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their breakthrough work predicting and designing the structure of proteins.
Elon Musk’s X to return to Brazil after complying with Supreme Court demands
Elon Musk’s X was blocked on Aug. 30 in the highly online country of 213 million people — and one of X’s biggest markets.
Dominican Republic has expelled 11,000 Haitians in past week, with more coming
The Dominican government announced last week that it would deport up to 10,000 Haitians a week, citing an “excess” of immigrants as the two countries' relations continue to sour.
Political party leaders condemn ‘hateful rhetoric’ at B.C. protest
The protest was organized by the pro-Palestinian group Samidoun and held on the anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people.
British intelligence chief warns of ‘worsening threat’ from ISIS
In a rare public speech, MI5 Director General Ken McCallum also warned of a 'staggering rise' in attempts at assassination and other crimes on U.K. soil by Russia and Iran.
Poilievre says Israel hit on Iran nuclear sites would be ‘gift’ to humanity
U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders have warned against Israel striking Iran's nuclear facilities over fears of further escalating the Middle East conflict.
Airline apologizes for showing R-rated film on every screen during flight
The 2023 movie 'Daddio,' starring Dakota Johnson and Sean Penn, was screened for all passengers, despite sex and nudity in the film.
Madeleine McCann suspect acquitted of separate rape charges in German trial
Christian Brückner was acquitted of three counts of aggravated rape and two counts of sexual abuse of children between 2000 and 2017 in Portugal.
As 1K Canadians leave Lebanon, thousands more still eligible, officials say
Since Sept. 29, a total of 1,162 Canadians, permanent residents and immediate family members have flown out of Lebanon, Global Affairs Canada said.
‘Free your voice’: How yodeling is being reclaimed by German progressives
Yodeling may sometimes be connected to conservative thinking, but a group of progressive women in Germany want to rebel against that and 'reclaim the yodel.'
Jews, Palestinians in Alberta call for peace on 1st anniversary of Hamas attack on Israel
On the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the ongoing conflict in Gaza, events and protests took place across Canada, including in Edmonton and Calgary.