Tag: World
North Korea sends balloons with feces, trash attached into South Korea
About 260 North Korean balloons have been found all over the country, filled with various pieces of trash and manure.
2 men charged after U.S. prosecutors say B.C. freight trains used for human smuggling
The U.S. Department of Justice says two men are facing human smuggling charges for their alleged role in a scheme to transport people across the border on freight trains.
Trudeau to attend G7 and Ukraine peace summits next month
Justin Trudeau's focus at the G7 summit will be on highlighting the importance of democracy, promoting fair economic growth and combating foreign interference.
Volcano erupts in Iceland, prompts Blue Lagoon evacuation
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Wednesday, spewing red streams of lava in the latest display of nature's power, triggering the evacuation of the Blue Lagoon spa.
4.2M chickens will be killed after Iowa farm bird flu outbreak
Crews are in the process of killing 4.2 million chickens after the disease was found at a farm in Iowa, making it the latest in an outbreak that now is affecting dairy cattle.
Putin warns against striking Russia as Ukraine gets more aid from EU allies
President Vladimir Putin warned that hitting Russian soil with Western-supplied weapons could set the war on a dangerous new path.
Trudeau says Canada ‘horrified’ by Israeli strikes in Rafah but mum on action
Trudeau says Canada "in no way" supports the attacks on Rafah, which had become a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing Israeli attacks elsewhere in the Gaza Strip.
U.S. says pier used for Gaza aid deliveries needs ‘over a week’ of repairs
The U.S.-built temporary pier will be removed from the coast of Gaza to be repaired after getting damaged in rough seas and weather, the Pentagon said Tuesday.
Pope Francis apologizes for using homophobic slur in closed-door meeting
Pope Francis apologized for reportedly using an offensive slur about gay men during a meeting with bishops in Rome.
Papua New Guinea evacuates thousands in path of deadly and ‘unstable’ landslide
Officials said the odds of finding survivors were slim, even as relief teams have trickled into the difficult-to-access northern Enga region of the Pacific nation since Friday.
Papua New Guinea landslide buries thousands, officials say. What to know
Local authorities said more than 2,000 people were buried alive by the landslide in Enga province, more than three times the death toll estimated by the U.N.
Partial injunction granted against pro-Palestinian encampment at UQAM
Superior Court Justice Louis J. Gouin says safety measures need to be put in place urgently at the encampment.
Mexico heat wave: Records shattered, experts warn of hail, whirlwinds
At least a dozen cities in Mexico have already broken records for high temperatures in recent days.
Israel faces new condemnation after deadly Rafah strikes
Israel has faced surging international criticism over its conflict with Hamas, with even some of its closest allies, particularly the U.S., expressing outrage at civilian deaths.
Russia claims NATO members’ support for Ukraine is ‘escalation’ of conflict
'NATO is increasing the degree of escalation,' a Kremlin spokesman said, after NATO's head called for alliance members to alet Ukraine to use Western weapons in Russia.