Tag: World
Venezuela moves Christmas to Oct. 1, President Nicolás Maduro decrees
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro announced the premature holiday over five weeks after a highly contested presidential election in the country.
Canola farmers say China retaliatory probe ‘one more thing’ to worry about
After a rail shutdown, inflation and drought, farmers are worried they'll end up paying the price for the fallout over Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Planning a visit to New Zealand? Why you might have to pay more this year
Starting Oct. 1, just in time for spring and summer in the Southern Hemisphere, New Zealand will nearly triple a tax it levies on international visitors.
Grenfell fire report blames ‘dishonest’ firms, govt failures for 2017 tragedy
The years-long public inquiry into the 2017 blaze, that killed 72 people, concluded that there was no 'single cause' of the tragedy.
Ukraine’s foreign minister resigns ahead of expected government shuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated last week that a reshuffle was imminent, with the war poised to enter a critical stage.
Ugandan Olympic athlete set on fire by her boyfriend, police say
Rebecca Cheptegei, a distance runner who finished in 44th place at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was attacked in her home.
New Titanic images show ship’s iconic railing is broken, plus more artifacts
Researchers said the collapse of the Titanic is 'inevitable,' making preservation and documentation of the shipwreck more important than ever before.
Venezuela’s arrest warrant for opposition leader condemned by U.S., Brazil
The Venezuelan attorney general's office said on Monday that a court had issued an arrest warrant for Gonzalez, accusing him of conspiracy and other crimes.
Votes in space? How stranded Starliner astronauts will cast U.S. election ballots
NASA says all astronauts on the International Space Station will have the opportunity to vote in November's election while in orbit around the globe.
Russian airstrike kills 41, injures 180 in Ukrainian city, says Zelenskyy
The strike occurred in the city of Poltava, the capital of the region of the same name, officials said. Poltava is located about 350 kilometers (200 miles) southeast of Kyiv.
China hits Canada with anti-dumping canola probe after EV tariffs
China said on Tuesday it plans to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
U.S. seizes Venezuelan president’s plane, says it was purchased illegally
The plane used by Nicolas Maduro was seized in the Dominican Republic and transferred to the custody of federal officials in Florida, the U.S. Justice Department said.
African nations lose up to 5% of GDP annually due to climate change: report
The World Meteorological Organization said many African nations are spending up to nine per cent of their budgets for climate adaptation policies.
Rare strike in Israel adds to pressure for ceasefire, hostage deal in Gaza
U.S. President Joe Biden added to the pressure by saying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isn't doing enough to reach a deal for a ceasefire and hostage release.
Palestinian militants kill 3 Israeli police in the West Bank
Palestinian militants killed three Israeli police officers on Sunday when they opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank, where Israel has carried out large-scale raids.