Tag: World
First aid shipment has been driven across American-built pier to Gaza: U.S. Military
Troops finished installing the floating pier on Thursday, and the U.S. military's Central Command said the first aid crossed into Gaza at 9 a.m. Friday.
Ukraine has retaken half of territory lost at start of war: NATO
NATO’s top soldier said Ukraine’s flag 'will be hoisted in front of (NATO’s) headquarters' one day. The United States' top soldier said allies are rushing to get arms to Kyiv.
New King Charles portrait, with ‘blood-red palette,’ sparks mixed reaction
The piece, which was unveiled by King Charles and Queen Camilla, has elicited strong reactions from art critics, royal watchers and the broader public.
McGill encampment: Quebec judge denies injunction request to dismantle site
The ruling from the Quebec judge comes after McGill University filed an application late last week to remove the encampment from its campus in downtown Montreal.
Slovakia’s prime minister reportedly shot and in hospital
Slovakia's populist Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot on Tuesday after leaving a meeting with supporters, according to local media reports. Slovak outlets say he is in hospital.
Mad cow disease reported in Scotland — the first case in years
The government has imposed precautionary movement restrictions at impacted premises and on animals that have been in contact with the case in Ayrshire, it said in a statement.
‘High risk’: Canada, allies warn of state-sponsored cyberthreats to civil society
The advisory warns cyber actors backed by Russia, China and other countries are increasingly targeting non-profit and advocacy groups, journalists and other civil society members.
Protesters set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen’s University in Kingston
A pro-Palestinian encampment at Queen's University in Kingston was set up on May 10. Since then, the university has called out what it says were aggressive acts.
Flag of Israel flying at Calgary City Hall
The City of Calgary is defending its decision to fly the Israeli flag Tuesday at city hall in recognition of Israel's Independence Day.
Not just Canada: A look at extreme weather events all over the world
As Canada deals with wildfires, other parts of the world have suffered extreme weather events, such as heavy rains and storms bringing floods and landslides.
Boxer, 29, dies after collapsing in the ring during professional debut
Boxer Sherif Lawal was pronounced dead in the hospital despite the 'best efforts' of paramedics, who were called into the ring after he went down.
Orcas sink yet another yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar
The two people on board had to be rescued by a nearby oil tanker after their sailing yacht was rammed by orcas.
U.S., China hold first high-level talks on AI. Here’s why it matters
U.S. technology experts say the meeting could offer a glimpse into Beijing’s thinking about AI amid a generally tight-lipped Chinese approach to the technology.
Manhunt underway in France after gunmen ambush prison van, kill guards, free inmate
A massive manhunt is underway in France after armed men ambushed a prison van, killing two guards to free an inmate. France's justice minister swore police would capture them.
76M people were displaced within their countries in 2023, report finds
Almost 90 per cent of the total displacement was attributed to conflict and violence, while some 10 per cent stemmed from the impact of natural disasters.