Tag: World
ISIS, al-Qaeda materials found in Taylor Swift concert terror suspect’s home
One of the two teenagers arrested in the foiled terror plot had bomb-making materials and chemical substances in his home.
Canada pulls diplomats’ families out of Israel as fears of a spiral grow
“Global Affairs Canada approved the temporary relocation of dependent children and their legal guardians from Tel Aviv to a safe third country,” says Ottawa.
Uncertainty over Starliner delays SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronaut launch by weeks
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been orbiting for almost two months longer than expected and is messing with the docking rotation at the ISS.
Banksy unveils 3rd animal artwork in 3 days in London
Across three days, the elusive street artist Banksy has verified three different murals depicting wild animals in hard-to-reach places.
Paris mayor unleashes series of F-bombs on Olympic opening ceremony critics
Socialist Party Mayor Anne Hidalgo did not mince words for those who took issue with the director and performers of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony.
Travelling to the U.K. amid unrest? Canada urges caution in advisory
The government is cautioning Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom to avoid areas where demonstrations, protests and large gatherings are taking place.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh’s interim government
An economist and banker, Mohammed Yunus was awarded the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for his work developing microcredit markets. He has been named the head of the interim government.
U.K. unrest: Why police are preparing for a night of ‘disruption and division’
U.K. cities and towns across have been wracked by violence for the past week as angry mobs egged on by far-right extremists have clashed with police and counterdemonstrators.
Olympic triathletes fall ill after River Seine swims. What we know so far
Some Olympic triathletes who swam in the River Seine have fallen sick and were forced to pull out of competition this week amid concerns about the river’s water quality.
What’s behind the political crisis in Bangladesh?
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday urged people to exercise restraint in what it said was a “transitional moment on our democratic path.”
Conservatives demand government explain how terror suspects immigrated to Canada
Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer wants the House of Commons to recall its public safety committee to dig into the situation.
Canadian markets open lower amid global selloff aftershocks
Canada's main stock index took a hit to start trading on Tuesday, a day after a global stock selloff saw sharp declines in indices around the world.
Boeing officials to testify about mid-flight blowout on 737 Max
The two-day hearing could provide new insight into the Jan. 5 accident, which caused a loud boom and left a gaping hole in the side of the Alaska Airlines jet.
Paris 2024 cancels marathon swim test run over Seine water quality concerns
The cancellation comes a day after the triathlon mixed relay event was held in the river that runs through the center of the French capital.
UN fires 9 UNRWA staff for possible involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
The United Nations made the announcement after an internal watchdog concluded an investigation into allegations against 12 staffers at UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency in Gaza.
