Tag: World
UN head warns of ‘climate hell’ as May sets temperature record
The UN's secretary general warned of "climate hell" on Wednesday as two new reports show that the planet may warm above the 1.5 C threshold once hoped to be kept at or under.
Remote Amazon tribe hooked on the internet, thanks to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Though most of the world has had decades to grapple with the repercussions of the internet, tribes living in the Amazon's Indigenous villages are playing catch-up.
China ‘aggressively’ trying to lure West’s military trainers: Five Eyes
Five Eyes intelligence partners said Beijing is using private companies in South Africa and China to target potential recruits in western countries with 'exorbitant salaries.'
Boeing’s Starliner prepares for 3rd attempt of crewed launch
Boeing geared up again Wednesday for its first astronaut launch on its Starliner capsule, the third launch attempt for NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
India’s Modi secures record 3rd term but his party loses outright majority
For the first time since the BJP swept to power in 2014, it did not secure a majority on its own, winning 240 seats, far fewer than the record 303 it won in the 2019 election.
Lethbridge’s Friendship Force chapter sparks the power of connection
Australian members of the worldwide Friendship Force joined the Lethbridge chapter to visit Waterton National Park in an effort to turns strangers into friends.
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads guilty to stealing US$17M from athlete
Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return and admitted to stealing from Ohtani to pay his sport gambling debts.
Sunak, Starmer clash over taxes and health in 1st U.K. election debate
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak sought to boost his party’s dismal outlook, while Labour’s Keir Starmer aimed to cement his status as favourite to become the next prime minister.
Formula 1 Grand Prix: Why Montreal is telling commuters to leave their cars at home
Montreal is gearing up for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and officials are strongly urging fans to leave their cars at home since there will be no parking at the venue.
Global debt hit record US$97T last year, 30% owed by developing nations: UN
In a report released Tuesday, the United Nations said that high interest payments are outstripping growth in essential public spending around the world.
India election: PM Modi may need coalition allies to secure 3rd term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's coalition led in a majority of seats in India's general election, according to early figures, but faced a stronger challenge than expected.
Israel says 4 more hostages declared dead in Gaza amid pressure for ceasefire
U.S. President Joe Biden laid out what he described as a three-phase Israeli ceasefire proposal last week, winning a positive initial reaction from Hamas.
700 balloons later, North Korea says it’ll stop sending trash to South Korea
Despite North Korea signalling the end of the trash balloon campaign, South Korea is forging ahead with plans to suspend a 2018 military pact between the countries.
Canada, China defence ministers discuss interference, Taiwan, Russia
Canada's defence minister met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss election interference, Taiwan and China's support for Russia.
Claudia Sheinbaum poised to become Mexico’s 1st female president
'I will become the first woman president of Mexico,' Sheinbaum said, shortly after electoral authorities announced a statistical sample showed she held an irreversible lead.