Tag: World
Pope Francis to lead Easter Vigil after skipping Good Friday for his health
Pope Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been battling respiratory problems all winter that have made it difficult for him to speak at length.
Zelenskyy fires more aides in reshuffle as Russia launches attacks across Ukraine
No explanation was given immediately for the latest changes in the Ukraine president's wide-reaching personnel shakeup over recent months.
Albertans who found their way back from Haiti amid gang violence call crisis worst ‘ever seen’
Earlier this month, a state of emergency and curfews were extended in Haiti.
Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with 99 drones, missiles
Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles hitting regions across the country.
Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham team owes him millions. What’s the financial hit?
Reynolds and McElhenney purchased Wrexham, one of the world’s oldest soccer teams, for $2.5 million while the club was in the fifth tier of the English game.
Alberta distillery takes home best new spirit prize at World Whiskies Awards
Anohka Distillery just took home a huge title at the World Whiskies Awards in London, England, beating out submissions from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S.
Top UN court orders Israel to open more aid crossings in Gaza
The top United Nations court on Thursday ordered Israel to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza, including opening more land crossings to allow aid.
Molly the magpie: Famous bird separated from dog best friend, sparking petition
Over 77,000 fans of the inter-species besties have signed a petition to have Molly the magpie and Peggy the Staffordshire terrier reunited.
Global smartphone market set for 2024 rebound: report
Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound three per cent this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets, a new report says.
Calgary-area teen going to ‘really cool’ world medieval combat championship
Malin Wigglesworth, 16, will be travelling with his dad Andrew to the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) 2024 world championship in Mexico City.
Deal for British carmakers to avoid high Canadian tariffs set to expire: U.K.
Britain said on Wednesday that post-Brexit trade arrangements with Canada that enable its carmakers to avoid high tariffs there were likely to expire next week.
Ryanair CEO says airline found parts missing from Boeing planes
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said he has been voicing his concerns with Boeing for 18 months, saying their quality control 'has not been acceptable.'
Human trafficking in Southeast Asia now a global crisis, Interpol says
Organized crime rings who fueled an "explosion" of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network.
Canada begins Haiti airlift evacuations after weather delay
Canadian passport-holders are being offered a chance to leave as Haiti undergoes food shortages and escalating violence from armed gangs.
Julian Assange can appeal U.S. extradition order, U.K. court rules
WikiLeaks' Julian Assange can continue his fight against extradition to the United States after the High Court in London ruled on Tuesday he should be allowed to appeal against it.