Tag: World
Tourist caught carving initials into ancient Pompeii house, faces huge fine
The British tourist was spotted using a blunt object to make five carvings on a wall of the nearly 2,000-year-old House of the Vestals in Pompeii.
Greece grappling with ‘extremely dangerous’ wildfires. What to know
A spokesperson for Global Affairs told Global News that Canadians should take 'normal security precautions in Greece' amid the wildfires.
Shirtless man climbs Eiffel Tower, arrested before Olympic closing ceremony
Paris police evacuated tourists from the area and a group of visitors to the Eiffel Tower were briefly locked on the second floor amid the commotion.
U.S. orders missile submarine to Middle East amid regional tensions
Pentagon chief has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area.
Air safety expert on plane crash in Brazil: ‘I wouldn’t fly ’em’
Aviation expert Mary Schiavo describes what she saw in a video of Voepass Linhas Aéreas Flight 2283 plummeting to the ground in Brazil Friday, killing all 62 people on board.
How Ukraine’s surprise push into Russian territory caught Moscow off guard
The Kremlin declared a “federal-level” emergency in the Kursk region following the large-scale incursion and sent reinforcements there on Friday.
Olympic javelin men’s final scripts story of friendship between rivals
At the Paris Olympics, the record-breaking men’s javelin throw final has scripted a heartwarming story of friendship between two athletes from India and Pakistan.
A plane has crashed in Brazil with 62 people on board. Here’s what we know
The airline VoePass confirmed a plane headed for Sao Paulo’s international airport crashed in the city of Vinhedo with 58 passengers and 4 crew members aboard.
Canada and allies hit Belarus with new sanctions, urge prisoners’ release
The new sanctions were announced to mark the fourth anniversary of President Alexander Lukashenko's 'fraudulent' election victory and resulting crackdown on protesters.
Judge rules against billionaire who wanted off Canada’s sanctions list
Igor Makarov challenged sanctions Canada imposed on him in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Defiant Swifties sing their hearts out in Vienna after foiled terror plot
Hundreds of fans gathered to commiserate about the Eras Tour cancellations, trade friendship bracelets and sing their favourite Taylor Swift tunes.
Japan issues 1st ‘megaquake advisory.’ What that means
Seismologists at the agency held an emergency meeting after Thursday’s quake to analyze whether it had affected the nearby Nankai Trough and reassessed the risk of a major quake.
Canadian North Korea expert detained in Switzerland on espionage charges: reports
The reports were part of a joint investigation by the German news outlet Der Spiegel, the Swiss media company Tamedia and North Korea-focused website NK News.
Parts of Africa at risk of falling under control of ISIS groups, UN hears
A top U.N. counterterrorism official told the Security Council that the terrorist groups have “expanded and consolidated their area of operations” in West Africa and the Sahel.
Russian chess champ accused of poisoning competitor with mercury
Though Russian chess player Amina Abakarova has already been temporarily suspended from competing, she may also face a lifetime ban.
