Tag: World
When the pope is sick, Italians always gossip about who comes next
'The pope is fine until he’s dead': The pontiff looms so large in everyday Italian life that there are lots of expressions that make light of even a dark event like his death.
Pakistani national from Ontario accused in NYC terror plot against Jews agrees to extradition
A Pakistani national from Ontario wanted in the U.S. on terror-related charges for allegedly targeting Jewish institutions in New York City has agreed to be extradited.
Mexican president warns U.S. against any ‘invasion’ to fight cartels
'We want to be clear given this designation that we don’t negotiate our sovereignty,' Claudia Sheinbaum said after the U.S. classified Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations.
The odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth have changed, yet again
The asteroid, described as a "city killer," is keeping space watchers on their toes.
2 women killed in Czech mall knife attack, 16-year-old suspect arrested
Police were investigating the motive for the attack in Hradec Kralove, a city 110 km east of Prague.
Hamas returns bodies of Israeli hostages, said to include children
Hamas on Thursday released the bodies of four Israeli hostages, said to include a mother and her two children who have long been feared dead.
Dozens of false killer whales stranded on Australian beach to be euthanized
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales are stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, officials said on Wednesday.
Columbine survivor, paralyzed after shooting, dies 25 years after tragedy
Hochhalter was found in her home in suburban Denver on Sunday. Her family suspects she died of natural causes stemming from her injuries in the 1999 shooting,
Massive sinkhole opens up in English village: ‘Absolute nightmare’
Residents of an English village were evacuated as a large sinkhole swallowed parts of the town’s main street up to the edge of homes.
Donald Trump is living in Russian ‘disinformation space,’ Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he “would like Trump’s team to be more truthful" after Trump suggested Ukraine “should have never started” the war.
Brazil’s top prosecutor charges Bolsonaro for alleged 2022 coup attempt
Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet alleges that Bolsonaro and 33 others participated in a plan to remain in power despite losing to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Pope Francis diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia, the Vatican says
The Vatican said Francis’ respiratory infection also involves asthmatic bronchitis, which required the use of cortisone antibiotic treatment.
Russia says it won’t rejoin G7 after Trump floats the idea
Moscow's Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov says "Russia has no interest" in joining the Group of Seven, which he calls an "outdated structure."
Rebuilding Gaza could cost more than US$50B: World Bank joint assessment
The Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment said that US$53.2 billion is needed for recovery and reconstruction over the next 10 years.
Tourists, skiers are getting too close to Mount Etna’s lava, officials warn
Authorities in Sicily say tourist vehicles are clogging up streets leading to the volcano, potentially blocking emergency services and rescue efforts.