Tag: World
Unknown N.L. soldier who fought in France over 100 years ago returns home
An unknown soldier from Newfoundland who died in the First World War was returned to St. John's Saturday. He will be officially laid to rest on July 1, Memorial Day.
Cannes Film Festival: Indie ‘Anora’ wins top honour Palme d’Or
Sean Baker is the first American filmmaker to win the Palme d'Or since Terrence Mallick in 2012.
Hundreds feared dead after landslide in remote area of Papua New Guinea
Some villagers and local media reports in the remote and mountainous Enga province said said the death toll might be much higher, but authorities have not confirmed any figures.
A new global pandemic agreement is near. But why can’t countries agree on a plan?
After more than two years of negotiations, rich and poor countries have failed — for now — to come up with a plan for how the world might respond to the next pandemic.
Canada waives fees on permits for Haitian temporary residents
Haitians with temporary resident status in Canada can now apply for a study permit, open work permit or status extension at no cost.
Kabosu, the dog behind the ‘Doge’ meme, has died
Kabosu's bemused expression sparked an internet sensation, spawning countless memes and inspiring one of the most popular cyrptocurrencies.
International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt Rafah operations
The top United Nations court ordered Israel on Friday to immediately halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
‘God’s influencer’: Pope clears way for the first-ever millennial saint
Carlo Acutis was 15 when he died from leukemia in 2006, but did big things for Catholicism in his short time on Earth.
Labour leader Keir Starmer will face Rishi Sunak in U.K.’s election. Who is he?
Keir Starmer, the Labour party’s 61-year-old leader, is current favourite to win the country’s July 4 election and would be the first Labour prime minister since 2010.
China begins 2 days of military exercises near Taiwan as ‘punishment’
Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy.
Tobacco industry ‘aggressively’ targeting youth with ‘manipulative’ tactics: WHO
Globally, an estimated 37 million children aged 13 to 15 years use tobacco, the WHO said in a report released Thursday, laying out how the industry lures young people.
Calls grow for Biden admin to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with U.S. weapons
Russia has been bombarding Ukraine with air assaults and missiles originating from the Russian mainland that have destroyed critical infrastructure as well as military targets.
Singapore Airlines turbulence: 20 people remain in intensive care, says Thai hospital
The director of the Bangkok hospital had said 41 people were still under treatment, but later said one person had been discharged.
Canada ranked 7th in foreign aid spending among richest nations
While Canada is one of the top contributors to foreign aid among some of the world's richest countries, a fifth of the spending never leaves Canada's borders.
Edmonton woman was married to 2 ISIS fighters, sought weapons training
The Alberta court imposed a 12-month terrorism peace bond Wednesday on Aimee Vasconez.