Tag: World
Bill Blair says he’s ‘optimistic’ about Canada joining expanded AUKUS
Canada has said it wants to join a second pillar of AUKUS that will collaborate on new military technologies, including artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
TIFF suspends ‘Russians At War’ screenings due to ‘significant threats’
The announcement came a day after TIFF stood by the film, which is helmed by a Russian-Canadian director and received Canadian public funding, amid growing backlash.
Thai cave boys’ coach trapped again, this time by typhoon flooding
Ekkapol Chantawong said Typhoon Yagi trapped him, his family, his girlfriend and her aunt on the rooftop of their home in Thailand, with no time to escape the raging floodwaters.
Tech billionaire emerges from capsule in 1st civilian spacewalk in history
Jared Isaacman helped finance the five-day flight and was the first to emerge out of the SpaceX capsule and marvel at planet Earth from above.
Weakening economy pushes European Central bank to another rate cut
The ECB lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis points in a widely telegraphed move, following up on a similar cut in June as inflation is now within striking distance of its target.
Hurricane Francine batters Louisiana, over 245,000 left without power
Hurricane Francine made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 2 storm, packing winds up to 100 mph and leaving significant damage in its wake. The storm struck the coast near Terrebonne Parish late on Wednesday, with widespread power outages reported across...
TIFF stands by ‘Russians at War’ doc after TVO pulls support amid outcry
The festival defended its inclusion and screening of the documentary on free speech grounds, after documentary filmmakers expressed outrage over TVO's decision.
Trump and Harris debate sidesteps cryptocurrency, focuses on leadership and national security
The first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris sparked attention due to their sharp exchanges on leadership, national security, and the direction of the country. However, cryptocurrency, a growing concern in the global economy, was notably absent...
Ex-boyfriend accused of setting Rebecca Cheptegei on fire dies from burns
Dickson Ndiema Marangach was accused of dousing his girlfriend, a Ugandan Olympic athlete, in gasoline and setting her ablaze.
Why does Indonesia’s Bali province want to ban hotel construction?
The moratorium could stretch up to 10 years, senior minister Luhut Pandjaitan was quoted by news website Detik as saying on Sunday.
Ukraine strikes Moscow in biggest drone attack so far
The drone attacks on Russia damaged at high-rise apartment buildings in the Ramenskoye district of the Moscow region, setting flats on fire, residents told Reuters.
‘Russians at War’ documentary at TIFF sparks backlash over Canadian funding
The film, 'Russians at War,' was helmed by a Russian-Canadian director and purports to show Russian soldiers on the front lines in Ukraine grappling with the war.
China ends foreign adoptions, leaving some hopeful families with questions
Only people who are blood relatives or step-relatives of Chinese children will be able to apply for international adoption.
Man flees country after allegedly pouring hot coffee on baby: Australia police
Police released surveillance camera footage of the suspect fleeing on foot after allegedly pouring hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby in a Brisbane park.
‘What a relief’: Kate Middleton announces she’s completed chemotherapy
The Princess of Wales shared an intimate video of her family, while explaining that she still has a long road to complete recovery and healing.