Tag: World
Turbulence cases appear to be soaring. How fliers can stay safe
There are various causes of turbulence including heavy storms and passing over mountain ranges, but clear-air turbulence is often considered the most dangerous.
2nd human case of bird flu in U.S. detected in Michigan farm
Since 2020, a bird flu virus has been spreading among more animal species – including dogs, cats, skunks, bears and even seals and porpoises – in scores of countries
Howler monkeys drop dead, fall from trees in extreme Mexico heat wave
Mexico is in the grips of a heat wave, with temperatures soaring over 45 C in some parts of the country.
‘Shocking and stupid’: Man fined for trying to ‘body slam’ orca
The video shows a man leaping off the edge of a boat towards an adult orca and a calf while his companions cheer him on.
U.K.’s Rishi Sunak calls snap general election for summer
Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party has been in power since 2010, the longest reign for a party in the U.K. in modern times, but his party has fallen out of favour.
Canada appoints new ambassadors to Palestinian Authority, UN
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly announced that Graham Dattels has become Canada’s representative to the Palestinian Authority.
Russia begins tactical nuclear weapons drills. Here’s what it could mean
The maneuvers are taking place in the Southern Military District, which consists of Russian regions in the south, including on the border with Ukraine.
Australia’s 1st human case of bird flu confirmed in child
The case in Victoria involves an H5N1 virus, but the strain is not the same as those responsible for outbreaks in the United States, Looker said.
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state in ‘historic’ move
Norway, Ireland and Spain said on Wednesday they are recognizing a Palestinian state, in a historic but largely symbolic move that deepens Israel’s isolation.
Vancouver man helps save rickshaw riders in Egypt after fire breaks out
Just this past weekend the couple was in Cairo and driving home around 11 p.m. when they turned a corner and saw a rickshaw going up the ramp.
EU to use windfall profits from Russian assets for Ukraine. Will allies follow?
European Union countries formally adopted a plan on Tuesday to use windfall profits from Russian central bank assets frozen in the EU for Ukraine's defense.
Kensington Palace gives update on Kate Middleton’s work amid cancer battle
The Princess of Wales is receiving briefings on her foundation, although her public return to royal duties is still up in the air.
Canada lays new sanctions on Russia over North Korean weapons transfer
Canada is imposing new sanctions against Russia over Moscow's alleged use of North Korean missiles in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year.
Trudeau mum on ICC warrant requests as other Israel allies voice support
While no one faces imminent arrest, the announcement deepens Israel's global isolation as it faces growing criticism from even its closest allies over the conflict in Gaza.
U.K. tainted blood scandal victims to receive final compensation starting this year
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized for the “decades-long moral failure at the heart of our national life” on Monday, saying the long-awaited report marked a "day of shame."