Tag: World
Meet the ‘intergalactic space warrior’ challenging U.K.’s Rishi Sunak
Meet Count Binface, the 'intergalactic space warrior'running in the U.K. election against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He's promising to build 'at least one affordable house.'
Canadian doctor will join Virgin Galactic research space crew
Dr. Shawna Pandya, an Edmonton physician, will be flying to space as a research astronaut with Virgin Galactic on its new Delta Class of spacecraft.
Rare, naturally conceived quadruplets born in Scotland
Mother Arlene Mitchell said the birth of her four newborns was "an incredible and overwhelming experience."
Hurricane Beryl headed toward Jamaica after killing at least 6 in Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people in the southeast Caribbean.
Canadian dead in Ireland, Global Affairs Canada says
Global Affairs Canada confirmed that a Canadian citizen had died while in Ireland and said that officials were providing consular assistance to the family.
Northvolt says Quebec EV battery plant project will continue ‘as planned’
As of last month, the plant was supposed to begin manufacturing electric battery cells and producing cathode active material by 2026.
Want to quit smoking? WHO recommends these treatments for tobacco users
The World Health Organization has published its 'first-ever' clinical treatment guideline for people who want to quit tobacco use – which is on the decline in Canada and globally.
U.S. set to provide Ukraine with US$2.3B more in military aid
Austin said the aid will come through presidential drawdown authority, which allows the Pentagon to take the weapons from its stocks and send them more quickly to Ukraine.
Severe turbulence injures 36 on Boeing flight, fracturing necks and skulls
Passengers onboard Air Europa Flight UX045 recorded video of the fallout from the severe turbulence, sharing footage of broken overhead compartments and bloodied seats.
Over 200 French election candidates bow out in bid to block far right in runoff
Marine Le Pen's RN came out well ahead in Sunday's first-round vote after President Emmanuel Macron's gamble on a snap election backfired.
Bird flu pandemic may be ‘unfolding in slow motion,’ scientists warn
Scientists tracking the spread of bird flu are increasingly concerned that gaps in surveillance may keep them several steps behind a new pandemic.
Hurricane Beryl strengthens to Category 5 storm after killing 2 in Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl roared through open waters on Tuesday as a monstrous Category 5 storm on a path that would take it near Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
France elections: Far right seeks to ride momentum of 1st round success
Round one on Sunday propelled the National Rally closer than ever to government but also left open the possibility that voters could yet block its path to power in round two.
Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Caribbean as powerful Category 4 storm
Hurricane warnings were in effect for Barbados, Grenada, Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines as thousands of people hunkered down in homes and shelters.
Rain doesn’t stop the Panthers from celebrating Stanley Cup victory
A massive thunderstorm didn't stop the Florida Panthers from celebrating their Stanley Cup victory as thousands of fans came together for a rally to hoist the trophy.