Tag: World
As Olympics near, pollution in Paris’s Seine is still too high
Water pollution levels in Paris's River Seine remain much higher than allowed for bathing, data showed on Friday, one month before the Olympics.
Iranians vote in snap election to replace president killed in crash
Iranians voted in a snap election to replace the late hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi, with the race's sole reformist candidate vowing to seek 'friendly relations' with the West.
Key takeaways from the U.S. presidential debate with Biden and Trump
Joe Biden and Donald Trump clashed on Thursday night, debating abortion, immigration and their families' legal challenges. Here are the top flashpoints.
Are smoky BBQ-flavoured chips a health risk? What’s behind a ban in Europe
In April, the European Union moved to ban several artificial smoke flavourings found in popular foods such as chips, cheese, BBQ sauce and ham, citing health concerns.
Sunak, Starmer get heated in final debate before U.K. election
Protesters were heard outside as the two leading contenders to be the next British prime minister launched highly personal attacks over their and their parties' credibility.
Ex-Honduran president gets 45 years in U.S. prison for aiding drug traffickers
Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of taking bribes from drug traffickers and conspiring with his military and police while in office to enable tons of cocaine to reach the U.S.
Kenya’s president withdraws controversial tax bill that sparked deadly protests
At least 22 people were killed in mass protests over the finance bill that aimed to address Kenya's debts but was seen as the government breaking its promises to help ease costs.
Julian Assange returns to Australia after being freed in plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to his homeland Australia on Wednesday, hours after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets.
Wall Street Journal reporter goes on trial in Russia over espionage charges
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich went on trial behind closed doors in the Russian city of Yekaterinburg, 15 months after his arrest on espionage charges.
Physical inactivity a ‘silent threat’ as countries, including Canada, off track
A growing number of people in Canada and globally are physically inactive, the World Health Organization said in a new study, calling it a 'silent threat.'
Kenya’s president vows order after protesters storm parliament, at least 5 killed
Protesters had demanded that legislators vote against a bill imposing new taxes on East Africa's economic hub, where frustrations over the high cost of living have simmered.
UN warns it will suspend aid operations in Gaza without improved safety
The ultimatum is the latest in a series of U.N. steps demanding Israel do more to safeguard aid operations from strikes by its forces and to curb threats against aid workers.
‘Time to leave’ Lebanon as violence escalates, Joly urges Canadians
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said the situation could further deteriorate without warning, leaving Canadians unable to leave Lebanon or access consular services.
Bird flu vaccinations for humans to begin in Finland, a global first
Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination as soon as next week to some workers with exposure to animals, health authorities said on Tuesday.
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange set to be freed after U.S. plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will set him free after a 14-year British legal odyssey.
