Tag: World
U.K. defence ministry hit by data breach, ‘malign actor’ exposed personal data
The Ministry of Defence would not confirm media reports that Chinese hackers are suspected of carrying out the cyberattack, but said it "cannot rule out state involvement."
Canada repatriates 6 children of woman deemed security risk from ISIS camp
The children of a woman detained in a camp for captured ISIS members are now in Canada. The family lawyer said a family will house all six of them together.
TikTok, ByteDance sue U.S. over law seeking sale or ban of app
The companies said they filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia arguing that the law violates the U.S. Constitution on a number of grounds.
Russia warns of nuclear weapon drills to ‘cool down’ West. Is it bluffing?
The U.S. later said it would not be changing its nuclear posture in response, underscoring the continued belief that Russia is unlikely to actually use nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Ukraine says it foiled a Russian spy plot to assassinate Zelenskyy
Two colonels in the State Guard of Ukraine were detained on suspicion of enacting the plan drawn up by Russia’s Federal Security Service, a statement said.
Joly says Israeli Rafah invasion would be ‘unacceptable,’ urges ceasefire
As Israeli forces take control of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly warns of a 'catastrophic' situation.
A spoonful of olive oil a day could reduce risk of death from dementia: study
A study found that those who consumed more than seven grams of olive oil a day — a bit over half a tablespoon — had a 28 per cent lower risk of dying from dementia.
Amid ceasefire talks, Israeli forces seize control of Rafah border crossing in Gaza
The Israeli 401st Brigade entered the Gaza side of the Rafah crossing early Tuesday, the Israeli military said, taking “operational control” of the crucial border point.
Indian PM Modi raises anti-Muslim rhetoric as election heats up
In recent rallies, Modi has called Muslims “infiltrators” and said they “have too many children,” referring to a Hindu nationalist trope that Muslims produce more children.
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russia’s leader
Already in office for nearly a quarter-century, Putin’s new term doesn’t expire until 2030, when he will be constitutionally eligible to run again.
New law banning some passwords in the U.K. an ‘important start,’ expert says
The United Kingdom is the first country to roll out a law banning generic passwords on smart devices. One tech analyst says this is a great start, but the onus is on device owners.
Israel launches Rafah assault, says ceasefire talks to continue
Hamas's acceptance of the cease-fire deal came hours after Israel ordered an evacuation of Palestinians from eastern neighborhoods of Rafah, signaling an invasion was imminent.
Antisemitic incidents rose in Canada last year — and after Oct. 7: B’nai Brith
Jewish human rights group B'nai Brith Canada is highlighting an 'astonishing' increase in reports of antisemitism in its annual audit of incidents.
Missing Australian, American surfers found dead in well with gunshot wounds
Prosecutors believe the men were targeted by armed robbers who wanted to steal parts from their truck.
Bernard Hill, actor from ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ dead at 79
Hill's death came the same day the second series of the BBC drama “The Responder” was to air, in which he was a part of.