Tag: World
Toronto woman grappling with grief, anger after death of cousin held hostage by Hamas
Maayan Shavit says 40-year-old Carmel Gat was among six hostages whose bodies were recovered by the Israeli army in Gaza on Saturday shortly after they were killed.
A German far-right party leads exit polls in one state election and is roughly level in another
A new party founded by a prominent leftist was also making an immediate impact, while the parties in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s unpopular government were set for weak results.
Companies are crafting new ways to grow cocoa, and chocolate alternatives, to keep up with demand
Scientists and entrepreneurs are working on ways to make more cocoa that stretch well beyond the tropics, from Northern California to Israel.
Russia says it downed over 150 drones in one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks of the war
Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region, the Defense Ministry said Sunday.
Israel recovers the bodies of 6 hostages in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Israel on Sunday said it had recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including a young Israeli-American man who became one of the most well-known captives held by Hamas.
A deadly storm sweeps through Japan and heavy rainfall could last for days
Tropical Storm Shanshan brought torrential rain Sunday to Japan ’s Shizuoka area southwest of Tokyo, as weather officials warned it would linger for several more days.
Brazilian judge suspends Elon Musk’s X platform nationwide
The move further escalates the monthslong feud between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes over free speech, far-right accounts and misinformation.
Norway’s Princess Martha Louise to wed U.S. shaman amid years of controversy
The wedding comes amid widespread criticism of the couple’s actions and waning support for the Scandinavian royals, who have been hit with a number of scandals.
Afghan women sing in defiance of Taliban morality laws
Laws issued by the Taliban last week forbid women from singing and reading aloud in public because a woman's voice is deemed 'intimate.'
Spanish YouTube chef found guilty of gruesome murder, dismemberment in Thailand
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo avoided the death penalty, but was sentenced to life in prison for the gruesome crime.
700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to be killed for meat in Namibia
The severe drought in Namibia is likely to leave nearly half of the human population experiencing high levels of food insecurity, the United Nations reported.
Terror plot at Taylor Swift concert aimed to kill thousands: CIA official
CIA Deputy Director David Cohen addressed the failed plot during the annual Intelligence and National Security Summit, held this week in Maryland.
Australians now have a right to disconnect from work. Will Canada follow?
The new rule, which came into force Monday, means Australian employees cannot be punished for refusing to read or respond to contact from their employers outside work hours.
U.S., China plan new Biden-Xi talks as top officials meet in Beijing
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, and U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan held lengthy talks against the backdrop of sharp disagreements between the superpowers.
Museum mishap: 4-year-old boy accidentally shatters 3,500-year-old jar
The museum said the Bronze Age jar was likely used to carry or store substances like wine or olive oil during an era predating biblical King David and King Solomon.