Tag: World
Concert attack has sparked jump in army recruitment, Russia claims
Russia says it's seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month's deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow.
Strong earthquake near Taiwan prompts tsunami warning for southern Japan
A tsunami of up to three meters was expected to reach Japan's southwestern coast late Wednesday morning, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.
NASA wants to give the moon its own way to track time. Here’s why
The White House wants NASA to come up with a preliminary idea by the end of the year for a moon-centric time reference system and have a final plan by the end of 2026.
8 cruise ship passengers stranded in Africa after arriving late to boarding
Passengers on the Norwegian Dawn went on a private excursion and were denied entry back onto the boat when they showed up after the vessel's sailing time.
Fugitive arrested after 27 years running from child sex abuse charges
U.K. fugitive Richard Burrows went on the run in 1997 after failing to show up to his trial for indecent assault charges.
Finland school shooting: 12-year-old opens fire, killing student, wounding 2
One student died and two others were seriously injured when a 12-year-old opened fire at the Viertola school outside Helsinki.
Road oil demand to peak by 2032 as EVs become more common, Goldman forecasts
Goldman said the 1.7 billion global vehicles drove 47 per cent of 2023 oil demand, with gasoline consumption driving about half of road demand.
Dual Canadian-U.S. citizen among dead in apparent Israeli airstrike
An apparent Israeli airstrike killed seven aid workers with World Central Kitchen, leading the charity to suspend delivery Tuesday of vital food aid to Gaza.
Israel suspected of deadly airstrike on Iranian embassy in Syria
Iran's ambassador to Syria claimed five to seven people, including some diplomats, were killed and that Tehran's response would be "harsh."
Canada expands Haiti airlift to include relatives, permanent residents
The government has also arranged for a charter flight for Canadians who pay a market rate to fly between the Dominican Republic and Montreal.
Remains of missing 2-year-old Emile Soleil found in French Alps
Bones belonging to Émile Soleil were found nearly nine months after he went missing from his grandparent's home in a remote hamlet in the French Alps.
Ukraine’s energy system far from collapse despite ongoing Russian strikes
Recent Russian attacks have caused significant damage to the Ukrainian power system, but a total collapse is unlikely, the head of Ukraine's national grid company says.
Russia dismisses investigation linking ‘Havana syndrome’ to Moscow
Insider reported that members of a Russian military intelligence (GRU) unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving U.S. personnel.
Germany legalizes possession of small amounts of cannabis
Marijuana campaigners in Germany lit celebratory joints on Monday as the country liberalized rules on cannabis to allow possession of small amounts.
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine during Easter Mass address
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday.
