Tag: World
Fugitive father on the run with kids for years found, shot dead by police in NZ
The December 2021 disappearance of Tom Phillips and his children — now about 9, 10 and 11 years old — confounded investigators for years as they scoured the area looking for him.
Mushroom murderer Erin Patterson given 3 consecutive life sentences
Erin Patterson was convicted in July of murdering Don and Gail Patterson and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, with a lunch of foraged death cap mushrooms.
6 killed in Jerusalem after Palestinian gunmen opened fire, Israeli officials say
Several Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem on Monday, killing six and wounding another 12 people, according to Israeli officials.
Nepal police open fire on protesters outside Parliament, killing 11
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Nepal's capital Monday to vent their anger against a decision by authorities to block most social media platforms.
South Korea finalizing the return of hundreds of citizens detained in U.S.
South Korean leaders describe the sense of betrayal felt by the United States after President Donald Trump detained hundreds of workers at a Hyundai plant in Georgia.
WestJet plane makes ‘hard landing’ Sunday at Sint Maarten airport
WestJet Airlines confirms a flight from Toronto to Sint Maarten, in the Caribbean, made a 'hard landing' and passengers used emergency slides to evacuate the aircraft on Sunday.
Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to problems with cable, report says
Portuguese investigators have released their first report into the crash of a funicular, a tram-like carriage in Lisbon, that killed 16 people, including two Canadians.
Trump arrives at US Open to cheers and boos, prompts security delay
President Donald Trump was greeted with a mixture of cheers and boos when he arrived for the start of the U.S. Open men's tennis final match in New York on Sunday.
Canadian doctor back from Gaza urges action beyond Palestine recognition
An orthopedic surgeon from Saskatchewan is urging a meaningful resumption of aid flow into Gaza and for Canada to implement a two-way arms embargo.
2 Canadians among the dead in Lisbon funicular crash
Two Canadians, five Portuguese nationals, three British citizens, two South Koreans, one American, one French, one Swiss and one Ukrainian were among the dead, police said.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe prepares for trip to China
Farmers are still feeling the pressure of Chinese tariffs on canola, and with finances for many on the line, Premier Scott Moe is hoping to bridge the divide.
Canadian Armed Forces member deployed to Latvia is missing, says DND
The DND said an investigation and search are underway into the disappearance of Edmonton-based Canadian Armed Forces member George Hohl, who has been missing since Tuesday.
Prime Minister Carney sending MP to China to push back against canola tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Parliamentary Secretary will join Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a three day trade mission to China to discuss "trade irritants."
Macron says 26 countries will provide troops to Ukraine after fighting ends
26 countries have pledged to provide troops to Ukraine as a "reassurance force" once the fight ends with Russia, according to the French President.
Lisbon funicular crash: A Canadian is among those hurt, officials say
A Canadian has been confirmed among the injured following a funicular streetcar crash in Lisbon, Portugal Wednesday, in which at least 17 people died, authorities say.